What causes liver pain?

There are many acupoints in our body. In traditional Chinese medicine, these acupoints have different functions. Regular massage of certain acupoints can even prevent and treat diseases. Therefore, it is recommended that everyone learn more about acupoints. So, what is the reason for liver point pain in daily life? Liver point is located on the back of the human body and is connected to many nerves and bones. Let's take a look at what causes liver pain.

Liver Shu, the name of a meridian acupoint. From Lingshu Beishu. Belongs to the foot-sun bladder meridian. The back-shu point of the liver. On the back, 1.5 inches lateral to the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra. It is distributed with the medial cutaneous branches of the posterior rami of the ninth and tenth thoracic nerves, the deep layer with the lateral branches, and the medial branches of the posterior rami of the ninth intercostal artery and vein. It is mainly used to treat jaundice, flank pain, stomachache, hematemesis, epistaxis, vertigo, night blindness, red and painful eyes, glaucoma, mania, epilepsy, back pain, acute and chronic hepatitis, cholecystitis, neurasthenia, intercostal neuralgia, etc. Insert the needle obliquely 0.3-0.5 cun.

The effects and benefits of massaging the liver acupoints

1. Relieve and treat gastrointestinal diseases, chest pain, abdominal pain, back pain, etc.

2. Relieve and treat rough skin, jaundice, age spots, etc.

3. Relieve and treat liver disease, insomnia, vomiting blood, dizziness, etc.

Pain in the liver meridian is likely due to stagnation of qi and blood

1. What is Qi and Blood Stasis?

Qi, blood, yin and yang are the basic substances that constitute human life. People will not get sick if they have sufficient qi and blood. Qi is the mother of blood, because blood needs the push of qi to deliver nutrients in the blood to all parts of the body. Once qi is deficient, qi stagnates, and blood lacks power, causing blood to stop somewhere, or not flow smoothly. This is qi stagnation and blood stasis.

2. Symptoms of Qi and Blood Stasis

1. Forgetfulness and panic: The heart controls blood circulation and mental activities. If the heart's qi and blood are insufficient, the mind will not be nourished, which will manifest as chest tightness, palpitations, and shortness of breath.

2. Dizziness and tinnitus: The brain needs the nourishment of qi and blood. If the qi and blood are insufficient, headaches, dizziness, tinnitus and forgetfulness often occur.

3. Pale complexion: The spleen and stomach are the source of Qi and blood. Weak spleen and stomach will lead to insufficient Qi and blood, and the complexion will be sallow, dull and with spots.