Liver 3 (LR3) Tai Chong is one of the most used points in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has a wide range of applications.
It is located in the depression distal to the joint of the first and second metatarsal bones.
The treatment of this point generates strong reactions, of numbness or tingling, up to a possible emotional reaction of crying.
Tears, according to traditional Chinese medicine, are closely connected to the liver and anger: in fact, they express the expansive force of this emotion which manifests itself as an impetus, when it is expressed. The applications of this point are suitable for dispelling the stasis of Liver Qi, nourishing Yin and blood, cooling the liver (in fact, note the direct connection with tears which are yin in nature).
Tai Chong is a point that brings out explosive energy, generated by excess Heat and/or Yang. In fact, it is also useful for treating repressed anger; to release blocked emotions, which cause irritability, and has a powerful calming effect on the mind.
The translation of its name is: “ Great Assault ” and refers to the specific ability of this point to rectify the flow of Qi in the Liver meridian.
If we were to suggest a blend of essential oils for the treatment of Tai Chong, we could think of Vetiver as the base note, which, being a root, favors the descent of energy; to True Lavender (which contains fewer ketones than the hybrid variety) as a medium note, because it is useful in treating wind-heat; Bitter Orange as a top note, because it eliminates the stagnation of Liver Qi which tends to invade the Stomach (Cheng Law).
PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this article is for informational purposes only and does not replace the advice of your doctor. The applications reported do not in any case have a prescriptive or therapeutic nature and must in no way replace the direct doctor-patient relationship or the specialist visit. Always consult your doctor or specialist beforehand.