LIV10 Zu Wuli

Zu Wuli · 足五里 · Leg Five Li (li is an old measure of distance)

Meridian

Liver meridian

Location

On the medial aspect of the thigh, 3 B-cun inferior to ST30 (Qichong), at the lateral border of the adductor longus muscle - about 2 B-cun lateral to the anterior median line; the pulsation of the artery may be felt here.

What it helps with

Gently supports a heavy, distended feeling in the lower abdomen and tension in the groin and inner thigh.

How to work on it

Lying on the back with the knees bent, rest the finger pads on the muscle and hold gentle, superficial pressure for 30-60 seconds on each side, breathing calmly.

Caution

The point overlies the femoral vessels and inguinal lymph nodes: do not press deeply, and if you feel a pulse under the fingers move 1-2 cm aside. Do not use during pregnancy.

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