Liver meridian
LV-4 (Zhōngfēng, 中封) — Mound Center
- Meridian
- Liver (LV)
- Anatomical view
- anterior
- Point classification
- Jing-river point of the Liver channel.
- Depth reference
- 0.5–0.8 cun with controlled direction outside the ankle joint space
- Moxibustion
- Point-specific moxibustion applicability is not established in the checked point source. Scarring/suppurative moxibustion near a joint is avoided.
- Reference aliases
- LV4; Zhongfeng; 中封; Mound Center
Anatomical location
At the anteromedial ankle, in the hollow medial to the tibialis anterior tendon and in front of the medial malleolus.
Traditional actions
Spreads Liver qi; clears dampness from the lower burner; stabilizes the ankle channel.
Recorded indications
Primary: Medial ankle pain; difficult urination; genital pain; hernia-type groin pain.
Secondary: Lower abdominal discomfort; low-back pain; leg weakness.
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region LR4, p. 197
- Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Liver 4: English translation, classification, indications, functions and needling
- Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand, Safety in Clinical Practice Guidance Care with points near joints, pp. 12–13
- WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Section II, 3.9: moxibustion with non-bacterial suppuration near joints, p. 23
Frequently asked questions
Where is LV-4 located?
At the anteromedial ankle, in the hollow medial to the tibialis anterior tendon and in front of the medial malleolus.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for LV-4?
Spreads Liver qi; clears dampness from the lower burner; stabilizes the ankle channel. The dataset lists these primary indications: Medial ankle pain; difficult urination; genital pain; hernia-type groin pain. Secondary indications are recorded as: Lower abdominal discomfort; low-back pain; leg weakness.
Is LV-4 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify LV-4 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.