The "General" the liver is responsible for filtering, detoxifying, nourishing, replenishing and storing the blood.  The liver controls the peripheral nervous system, which regulates muscle activity and ligament elasticity.  The liver function is reflected externally in the condition of fingernails and the eyes.  The liver in the wood element governs growth and development, drives and desires ambitions and creativity.  Obstruction of the liver energy can cause intense feelings of frustration, rage and anger. The body needs to rest while the liver works hard, cleaning up after the daily intake of food and drink. The distal points along the liver meridian are used in eye disorders, liver and gall bladder disorders and headaches.

12 Channels

FOOT EQUILIBRIUM YIN LIVER MERIDIAN POINT: 14       ABBREV: Liv, or LV                       1 to 3 am CHINESE: Kan Ching ALARM  LV-14 Location: On the mammillary line, directly below the nipple, in the intercostal space of the 6th and 7th ribs. TONIFICATION LV-8 Location: At the medial end of the transverse crease of the knee joint, in a depression at the anterior border of semimembranosus and semitendinosus. SEDATION  LV-2 Location: 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web between 1st and 2nd toes. ENTRY  LV-1 Location: On the lateral aspect of the dorsum of the terminal phalanx of the big toe, midway between the lateral corner of the nail and interphalangeal joint. SOURCE  LV-3 Location: Between the 1st and 2nd toe, 2 cun proximal to the margin of the web. ASSOCIATED BL-18 Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra. LUO  LV-5 Location: 5 cun superior to the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the tibia. EXIT LV-14 Location: On the mammillary line, directly below the nipple, in the intercostal space of the 6th and 7th ribs. ACCUMULATION  LV-6 Location: 7 cun superior to the tip of the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the tibia.