Qimen LR14
Liver Meridian (Foot Jueyin)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | LR14 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Liver Meridian (Foot Jueyin) |
| Location | On the chest, directly below the nipple, at the sixth intercostal space. |
Traditionally recorded associations
hypochondriac painabdominal distensionhiccupacid regurgitationmastitisdepressionfebrile disease
Traditional application notes
| Technique | Press and knead with the pad of the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | Along the intercostal spaces |
| Force | Gentle |
| Tips | Qimen is the Liver Front-Mu acupoint; the pressing and kneading intensity should be light; Pushing and pressing along the direction of the intercostal spaces gives better results |
| Technique | mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | Combining with deep breathing during moxibustion gives better results; The degree should be local warmth and penetration; Moxibustion is not advisable within 30 minutes after meals |
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov