LR-1 - Big Mound

大敦 - Dà dūn

Point Region: Foot

LR

Liver Meridian

足厥阴肝经 - Zú Juéyīn Gān Jīng

LR-1 Dadun, meaning 'Great Mound,' is the Jing-Well and Wood point of the Liver channel. Located at the corner of the nail on the big toe, this point is a 'great mound' that helps to regulate the body's internal energy and restore a sense of balance. Its name, 'Great Mound,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.

Think of Dadun as a point that helps to 'flatten the mound' of your body. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a restless spirit, a feeling of 'heat' in the body, and a lack of vitality. By regulating the body's internal energy, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.

By regulating the body's internal energy, LR-1 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a calm and unburdened body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: Located at the nail base of the big toe, on the lateral (fibular) side.

How to Locate:

  1. Look at your big toe
  2. Find the outer corner of the big toenail (away from your other foot)
  3. Locate where the nail meets the skin at this corner
  4. The point is right at this junction
Location illustration for Located at the nail base of the big toe, on the lateral (fibular) side.

Primary Functions

Liver & Gallbladder System

  • Soothes liver qi and resolves stagnation
  • Regulates liver blood flow and function
  • Treats liver qi stagnation patterns

Reproductive System

  • Regulates menstruation and treats irregular periods
  • Addresses menstrual pain and cramping
  • Treats genital itching and inflammation
  • Supports reproductive health in both genders

Emotional & Mental

  • Calms irritability and anger
  • Reduces emotional stress and frustration
  • Stabilizes mood swings
  • Promotes emotional balance

Digestive System

  • Treats abdominal distension and bloating
  • Improves appetite and digestion
  • Relieves stomach and intestinal discomfort

Urinary System

  • Treats urinary retention and difficulty
  • Regulates urination patterns
  • Addresses bladder dysfunction

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Hernia
  • Urinary retention
  • Bedwetting
  • Coma
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Genital pain
  • Reproductive problems
  • Fainting

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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LR-1 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Broken skin around nail
  • Severe nail infections
  • Recent nail injury