LR-2 - Moving Between
行间 - Xíng jiān
Point Region: Foot
LR-2 Xingjian, meaning 'Moving Between,' is the Ying-Spring and Fire point of the Liver channel. Located on the foot, this point is a 'moving between' that helps to regulate the body's internal energy and restore a sense of balance. Its name, 'Moving Between,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.
Think of Xingjian as a point that helps to 'move between' the emotions 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-2 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 in the depression between the first and second metatarsals.
How to Locate:
- Find the webbing between your big toe and second toe
- Move back from the webbing toward your ankle
- Feel for the depression between the toe bones
- The point is in this natural hollow
Primary Functions
Liver & Gallbladder System
- Clears liver heat and reduces inflammation
- Drains liver fire and excess yang
- Regulates liver qi circulation
- Treats liver yang rising patterns
Emotional & Mental
- Reduces anger, irritability, and rage
- Calms excessive emotional reactions
- Treats mood disorders and emotional instability
- Promotes mental clarity and calmness
Eye & Vision System
- Treats red, swollen, and painful eyes
- Relieves eye inflammation and conjunctivitis
- Improves visual clarity
- Treats dry eyes and eye fatigue
Nervous System
- Treats headaches, especially temporal and vertex
- Reduces dizziness and vertigo
- Calms nervous system hyperactivity
- Treats epilepsy and convulsions
Reproductive System
- Regulates menstruation and treats heavy bleeding
- Addresses genital inflammation and pain
- Treats urogenital infections
Digestive System
- Relieves acid reflux and heartburn
- Treats stomach heat and inflammation
- Improves bile flow and gallbladder function
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Headache
- Red eyes
- Dizziness
- Irregular menstruation
- Eye inflammation
- Vertigo
- Menstrual problems
- Anger
- Irritability
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
Related Acupoints
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LR-2 Protocols
Irritability & Heat Clearing (3 minutes)
- Sit comfortably with foot relaxed
- Locate LR-2 (on the dorsum of the foot, between the first and second toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the web margin)
- Apply gentle pressure for 30 seconds on each foot
- Massage in circular motions for 1 minute to clear Liver fire and ease emotional tension
- Repeat pressure while breathing slowly and relaxing the jaw
Important Precautions
- Recent foot surgery
- Severe foot infections
- Acute foot injury