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6. Taichong
 

  
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The taichong is on the meridian of the liver.

  

The taichong is on the top of each foot in the crook where the big toe bone meets the second toe bone (analogous to the hegu on the hand).
     
  

Massage this point with your thumb as deeply as is comfortable, starting with the left side, for about five minutes.
     
  Continue along the second toe until you reach the tip. You may feel some pain; this means you are in the right spot and are unblocking stagnation in your liver meridian.

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Last modified November 2, 2004. Adapted from the book Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Woman's Guide to Healing from Breast Cancer, by Dr. Nan Lu, O.M.D., M.S., L.Ac., with Ellen Schaplowsky. This site is for consumer educational use only. Never disregard, avoid, or delay in obtaining medical advice from your doctor or health provider because of something you have read on this site. Copyright © 2003-2008 Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation. All rights reserved.

 

  

:: Introduction

:: Acupoint 1: Yongquan

:: Acupoint 2: Guanyuan

:: Acupoint 3: Zhongwan

:: Acupoint 4: Dabao

:: Acupoint 5: Hegu

» Acupoint 6: Taichong

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