LV 1 - Acupuncture Point - Da Dun

LV 1 Names

• English Name: Large Pile
• Pinyin Name: Da Dun
• Chinese Character: 大敦

Location

• On the lateral side of the the big toe, .1 cun from the corner of the nail.
• For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.

LV 1 Clinical Uses

• Jing Well Point - loss of consciousness, moves Qi in the genital area.
• Shan Disorder - swollen genitals.
• Lin Disorders.
• Uterine/Menstrual bleeding from excess or deficiency.
• Emotional manifestations of LV Qi Stagnation - inappropriate emotions, depression, lethargy.

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LV 1 Point Associations

LV 1 TCM Patterns

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

• There are no patterns associated at this time.

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

LV 1 Conditions Treated

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

• No Linked Conditions At This Time.

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".