As spring returns to the earth and all things revive, human yang energy rises. At this time, liver fire becomes particularly intense, making various liver conditions prone to recurrence. Consequently, many people experience irritability, impatience, dry eyes, and redness—all manifestations of rising liver fire. Releasing anger and regulating emotions greatly aid liver health. Of course, massaging the Qimen acupoint can also help nourish the liver.
The Qimen acupoint is located directly below the nipple, in the sixth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.To locate this point, first find the Juque point (6 cun above the umbilicus). The Juque point is situated on the midline of the body, two finger-widths below the intersection of the left and right ribs. Then draw a vertical line straight down from the nipple. The point where this line intersects horizontally with the Juque point is Qimen.Qimen is the Mu point of the Liver Meridian, a specific point where the qi of the zang-fu organs converges in the chest and abdomen. Due to its proximity to the zang-fu organs, it is frequently used to treat diseases related to these organs. The Shanghan Lun considers this point the primary choice for regulating the liver and gallbladder, demonstrating excellent efficacy in liver regulation. Clinically, it is commonly used to treat liver diseases.