LR10

LR10 is also named 足五里, 足五裏, Zuwuli
Zuwuli
Zuwuli

Zuwuli(LR10,足五里) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Jueyin Liver Meridian of Foot.

Location

3 cun directly below Qichong(ST30), at the root of the thigh, inferior to the pubic tubercle and on the lateral border of adductor longus.

Indication

  • ①Pain in the lower abdomen;
  • ②dysuria;
  • ③prolapse of the uterus;
  • ④pain and swelling of the testicles;
  • ⑤scrofula.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.