Stress & Irritability
The Shu stream and Source point of the liver meridian; the master point for liver patterns. Often called the great spreading point of TCM.
Location
On the top of the foot, in the depression between the first and second metatarsal bones.
Energetic Significance
The Shu stream and Source point of the liver meridian; the master point for liver patterns. Often called the great spreading point of TCM.
Primary Uses
Liver qi stagnation patterns (irritability, premenstrual symptoms), tension headaches, eye disorders, menstrual irregularities, hypertension, anger management, depression.
Self Care Application (Acupressure)
Apply firm pressure for one to two minutes on each side; one of the most useful self care points for stress and irritability. Often called the calming point.
Will LV-3 Great Surge (Liver acupoint) actually work for you?
LV-3 Great Surge (Liver acupoint) carries a Wood signature, the element associated with career frustration, stalled projects, irritability, decision fog. But whether your specific pattern needs more Wood support or whether Wood is already excess in you is the difference between this approach helping or hurting. Your free Energy Chart reveals which of the Five Elements run strong, weak, or out of balance in you, the foundation for selecting the TCM and wellness practices that actually fit your wealth and expansion pattern across past, present, and future.
Connected energies
Other Acupoints on the Liver Channel
This is the only top thirty acupoint listed on this channel; explore other meridian points below.
