Names Of Li Gou
LV 5 Acupuncture Point
- English Name: Woodworm Canal
- Pinyin Name: Li Gou
- Chinese Character: 蠡溝
Where Is LV 5 ?
LV 5 Location
- 5 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus on the midline of the surface of the tibia.
- For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.
What Is LV 5 Used For?
LV 5 Clinical Usages
- Genital Issues, especially damp-heat related infections/discharges.
There Are 14 Points Along The (LV) Liver Meridian ...
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