LIV-1 Big Mound DADUN - Acupuncture Points
Location
( LIV-1 Big Mound DADUN - Acupuncture Points ) On the lateral aspect of the big toe, 0.1 cun proximal and lateral to the corner of the nail.
How to find
LIV-1 is located at the junction of two tangents along the proximal and lateral borders of the big toe, 0.1 cun from the actual margin of the nail. ➞ SP-1 is located at the medial corner of the big toe.
Needling
Vertically or obliquely 0.1–0.2 cun. Avoid needling into the perionychium.
For excess conditions, prick to bleed. Caution: Painful point.
Actions/Indications
● Regulates the Lower Burner, the genitals and Liver Qi
● Eliminates Dampness
● Opens the sensory orifices
Special features
Jing-well point, Wood point, ben point (Five Phases), entry point.
Category: Acupuncture Points




