PointStudy reference
LR3LR
Taichong
Great Rushing
太冲
Where it is
Chart of the classical path. Tap a point to open its card. It does not replace palpation.
depression distal to la junction de 1º y 2º metatarsianos
Study themes
- liver
- tendons
- mind
Traditional educational themes: liver, tendons, mind. TCM/Shiatsu study framework; not a clinical indication.
In traditional study
Traditionally associated with the Liver channel within TCM/Shiatsu educational frameworks. Study themes: liver, tendons, mind. Not medical advice.
Point families
How it is worked
- Acupuncture
- Moxibustion
- Shiatsu Pressure
- Tuina
Origins, lineages and aliases
Origins
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Nomenclature
- Huangdi Neijing
Lineages
- Classical TCM
- Modern TCM / TCM colleges
Also known as
LR3 · Taichong · LR 3 · 太冲
Study
Taichong (LR3) on the dorsum of the foot between 1st and 2nd metatarsals. Study gate for Liver channel and Wood.
- How do I memorize LR3?
- Link foot + Wood + Liver yuan-source. Locate in 3D and contrast with nearby study points like KI1.
Study reference within traditional Shiatsu/TCM frameworks. Does not diagnose or treat.
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Keep exploring
- LiverThis point belongs to the meridian channel in traditional TCM mapping.
- woodIn Five Element theory, this meridian is associated with this element.
- LR2 · XingjianEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- LR4 · ZhongfengEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- LR1 · DadunEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- HeadacheRelated educational symptom theme.
- Temporal headacheRelated educational symptom theme.
- Try a quizContinue learning with a short practice.