2025November 22,

Traditional Chinese Medicine Textbook Episode 4 The Liver Drains and Stores Blood

?"The liver is responsible for drainage and blood storage" - the compass of the mind that guides the harmony of qi and blood

Our bodies and minds are invisible"Qi" and "Blood"It is supported by the flow of
The existence that regulates the flow and maintains the harmony between emotions and body - that is"Liver"Are.
In Oriental medicine, the liver is"General's Officer"It is also called an important organ that controls the flow of qi and blood and emotions (emotions) throughout the body.
　Its function is mainly two effects: **drainage** and blood storage**It is summarized into.

?? Relaxation - Relax the mind and unwind the mind

　Drainage is the function of smoothing the flow of qi, blood, and bodily fluids and maintaining harmony between the body and mindAre.
When the liver is draining well, breathing is deep, digestion is smooth, and emotions are kept calm.
However, if stress, anger, and repressed emotions continue, the liver will be stagnant"Liver Qi Congestion"In a state.
Various physical and mental disorders such as chest and armpit tightness, sighing, menstrual irregularities, irritability, and insomnia appear.
In acupuncture, acupuncture points of the liver meridian and gallbladder meridian are used to regulate the flow of qi and restore the drainage effect.

? Taichong:Relieve the stagnation of liver qi and stabilize emotions.
? Kimon: For chest and flank tightness and stress-related gastrointestinal symptoms.
? Yoryosen: Helps the liver drainage through the gallbladder meridian.

? Blood storage - store blood and nourish life

　Blood storage is the function of the liver to store blood and supply it to the whole body as needed.Are.
During activity, blood is sent to the muscles, and when resting, blood is returned to the liver to store blood.
Having this rhythm in place allows us to move, rest, and recover.
In addition, liver blood is deeply related to women's menstruation, pregnancy, vision, nails, and muscle function.
Lack of liver blood can cause dizziness, eye fatigue, cramps, menstrual irregularities, anxiety, and insomnia.
In acupuncture, the following points are used to supplement liver blood and enhance blood storage.

? Kanyu: A key point that regulates the basic function of the liver.
? Saninko: Regulate the liver, spleen, and kidneys, and nourish the blood.
? Sea of blood: to replenish blood and for menstruation and skin disorders.