LR 4 Acupuncture Point

Liver 4, Abbreviated as LR 4, LIV 4, or LV 4, Transliterated Zhongfeng in Chinese, Middle Margin in English.

LR 4 Acupuncture Point Location:

On the dorsum of the foot, between SP 5 and ST 41, in the depression on the medial side of the tendon muscle tibialis anterior.

LR 4 Acupuncture Point Indications:

  • Hernia, abdominal pain
  • Spermatorrhea
  • Dysuria

LR 4 Acupuncture Point Benefits:

Regulates Liver Qi, clears Heat.

Classification: 

Jing-River point of the Liver Meridian

Notes: 

Jing-River points are where the qi of the meridian begins to flow more heavily. They are known to treat cough and asthma due to pathogenic cold or heat.