The "Xingjian" acupoint is located between the big toe and second toe. As a fire-element point—the liver corresponds to wood, and wood generates fire—it drains heart fire when liver fire is excessive. This point specifically dispels heart fire.In spring, excessive liver fire can cause toothaches, swollen cheeks, mouth ulcers, nosebleeds, and blisters on the tip of the tongue. These symptoms indicate that the fire has spread from the liver meridian to the heart meridian. Frequent rubbing of the Xingjian point can disperse the heart fire from this area.Located 4 cm up the instep from the big toe joint, the Tai Chong point is considered the body's foremost vital acupoint. Some liken it to the body's pressure release valve, as it serves as both the source point and shu point of the liver meridian—a key point for dispersing liver qi and fire. Massaging Tai Chong maximally expels stagnant energy from the body.
The Tai Chong point is easily located. On the top of the foot, push toward the ankle from the junction of the big toe and second toe. The point is found at the end of the bone junction. To massage, carefully locate the most tender spot, then press and rub from the Tai Chong point toward the Xing Jian point. This helps effectively release liver fire.
3. Dàdūn (Great Thickness) Point
The first point on the Liver Meridian, located beside the nail groove on the inner side of the big toe. "Dūn" means thick, so "Dàdūn" signifies exceptionally thick.
Dàdūn is a Jing well point, where "well" signifies the source. It is located at the edge of the big toe's nail bed, closest to the second toe.
Massaging or moxibustion on Dàdūn clears liver heat and brightens vision, promoting mental clarity and refreshing vitality.