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Tai Chong (太冲, LV3 / LR3) sits on the top of the foot, in the depression between the first and second metatarsal bones, just before that junction. Either foot works. Massage with a fingertip until you feel a dull soreness, then keep that pressure while rotating for three to five minutes. Repeat on the other foot. This Liver-channel source point is often used when fatigue or a flat, languishing mood sits with tight stress. Stop if pain sharpens.
Point guide
Find & press
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Find the hollow
Sit so you can see the top of either foot. Start in the soft groove between the big toe and second toe, then slide toward the ankle along that line. Stop in the tender depression just before the first and second metatarsal bones join. Feel for a hollow, not hard bone.
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Finger-press to dull soreness
Massage the point with a fingertip until you feel a dull, slight soreness (酸胀). Keep the pressure kind. Sharp shooting pain means ease off and relocate the hollow.
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Rotate 3–5 minutes, both feet
Maintain that pressure while rotating your finger on the point for three to five minutes. Then repeat on the other foot. Stay on the tender hollow; do not scrub across bone.
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Stop cues
Ease off if the press feels sharp, numb, or wrong. Mild ache that eases on release is common; sharp pain is a stop signal.
Try today Locate Tai Chong on either foot today and rotate-press for three to five minutes.
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FAQs
Quick questions
Where is the Tai Chong (LV3) acupuncture point?
On the top of the foot, in the depression between the first and second metatarsal bones, just before that junction. From the webbing between the big toe and second toe, slide back along the groove until you feel a tender hollow.
Is LV3 the same as LR3?
Yes. LV3 and LR3 both name Tai Chong (太冲) on the Liver channel. Older texts often write LV3; many modern charts use LR3. Same point on the dorsum of the foot.
How long should I press Tai Chong, and should it hurt?
Massage with a fingertip to a dull soreness, then rotate for three to five minutes on each foot. Sharp pain, shooting tingling, or numbness means ease off.
Why press Tai Chong for fatigue or a flat mood?
In TCM, Tai Chong is the Liver Yuan-source point. It is often used when stagnant Liver Qi sits with fatigue, irritability, or a languishing, low-energy mood. Home press is a short habit between visits, not a diagnosis on its own.
Can I press both feet, and which foot first?
Yes. Either foot works. Press one side for three to five minutes, then the other. Start with whichever foot is easier to reach.
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