points, G.B.-18 Chengling, Du-19 Houding, G.B.-13 Benshen.
Stagnation of Qi
Stagnation of Liver-Qi
Treatment Principle
Move Qi, pacify the Liver, settle the Ethereal Soul and calm the Mind.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
LIV-3 Taichong, L.I.-4 Hegu, LIV-14 Qimen, P-6 Neiguan, P-7 Daling, T.B.-6 Zhigou, Du-24
Shenting, G.B.-13 Benshen.
Explanation
- LIV-3 is the main point to simultaneously move Liver-Qi and calm the Mind. In
combination with L.I.-4 (the "Four Gates"), it has a very powerful calming effect on the
Mind. - LIV-14, Front-Collecting point of the Liver, moves Liver-Qi.
- P-6 and P-7, indirectly connected to the Liver via the Terminal Yin channels, move
Liver-Qi and calm the Mind. P-6 has more of a moving effect and lifts mood, while P-7 is
better at calming the Mind when there is severe mental restlessness. - T.B.-6 moves Liver-Qi.
- Du-24 and G.B.-13 powerfully calm the Mind in any Liver pattern.
Special Formula
ST-30 Qichong, KI-14 Siman, KI-13 Qixue, LIV-3 Taichong, P-6 Neiguan, BL-15 Xinshu,
BL-18 Ganshu, SP-6 Sanyinjiao.
Explanation
This formula is used for Liver-Qi stagnating in the lower abdomen and Qi of the Penetrating
Vessel rebelling upwards to disturb the Heart. This condition arises from shock or prolonged