The liver is the body's most vital detoxification organ, protecting the body by eliminating toxins and waste. When toxins accumulate excessively, it inevitably affects the spleen's transportation and transformation functions and the gallbladder's excretion. Massaging specific acupoints can aid the liver in detoxification. Which acupoints help liver detoxification? 1.Zusanli (ST36) Massaging Zusanli promotes liver detoxification by regulating liver qi and unblocking meridians to relieve pain. It also enhances liver function, strengthening the body and nurturing the liver. Apply pressure with your index finger or thumb to both Zusanli points on your legs, maintaining firm pressure until the skin feels warm.
2. Gallbladder Shu Point (GB21)
Massaging this point clears heat, transforms dampness, regulates liver qi, and promotes gallbladder function. It aids in eliminating toxins from the liver and gallbladder, improving liver-related issues like dark spots and sallow complexion. Sit upright, clench both fists, and use the knuckles to massage the point for two minutes until a mild aching sensation develops.
3. Sanyinjiao (SP6) and Riyue (BL10) Points
Sanyinjiao is where the Liver, Spleen, and Kidney meridians intersect. Regular massage here enhances liver detoxification and metabolic function, aids in eliminating excess fluids, promotes digestion, and facilitates waste excretion.Traditional Chinese medicine views the liver and spleen as paired organs. When liver and gallbladder qi stagnates, it impairs the spleen and stomach's ability to transport and transform nutrients, preventing toxins from being expelled. These toxins then accumulate within the body. The Riyue point excels at promoting qi circulation, relieving stagnation, and regulating liver and gallbladder function. Massaging this point strengthens liver function.
4. Qimen Point (LR14)
Massaging Qimen regulates liver dysfunction, aids toxin elimination, and improves symptoms like sallow complexion, rough skin, and acne caused by excessive liver fire. Lie flat on your back and use the pad of your middle finger to massage this point in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions for two minutes each, until a mild warmth is felt locally.
5. Tai Chong (LR3) Point
As the source point on the Liver Meridian, Tai Chong regulates liver qi, lowers blood pressure, and clears liver heat. It aids in eliminating liver toxins, reduces liver fire, promotes beauty, enhances immunity, and alleviates eye swelling and pain. Sit upright and massage this point with your thumb or index finger for 30 seconds until a sensation of soreness and fullness develops.