Location acupuncture point Lv 08
Location:
The point is located at the inner end of the knee joint crease when the knee is bent.
Springs at the Bend — Qū Quán
This acupuncture point has as its main indication to eliminate dampness from the lower of the 3heaters. Typical symptoms would be urinary retention, cloudy urine, burning during urination, fluor vaginalis.
Application: 
45 seconds 
medium
45 seconds 
medium
Name:
- 曲泉 (qū quán)
- Li 08
- Quellen an der Biegung
Properties of the acupuncture point
Meridian:
Liver
Element:
Wood
Assignment:
Yin 
Organ time:
1 to 3 o'clock
Category:
Toning point
Effect from the point of view of TCM:
- Strengthens the liver blood
- Relaxes the tendons
- Removes moisture from the bottom heater
- Supports the bladder
Contraindication:
None
None
The acupuncture point Lv 08 is an important point to strengthen and tone the liver.
Application:
AcuPen:
This acupuncture point is pressed with the tip of the AkuPen for 30 to 45 seconds, or simply until the pain stimulus dissipates.
Acupressure:
The acupuncture point Lv 08 is pressed with the middle finger or thumb for 30 to 45 seconds.
Acupressure can be repeated several times a day (2 to 3 times) in case of acute problems.
Acupuncture technique:
The point is needled vertically, with a depth of 0.5 to 1 cun. Moxibustion is possible.
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Meridian: Liver
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Features: element wood
- Spring
- Acid
- East
- Eyes
- Anger
- Creativity
- Liver
- Gallbladder