Dadun (LV1)
Dadun (LV1), “Large Pile”, is a point on the Liver meridian. It is point 1 of the 14 on the channel. Jing-Well of the Liver: regulates lower abdominal Qi, relieves hernia and stops uterine bleeding.
Location
On the great toe, on the lateral corner of the toenail, 0.1 cun from the edge.
Functions according to tradition
Jing-Well of the Liver: regulates lower abdominal Qi, relieves hernia and stops uterine bleeding.
Traditional indications
- Hernia
- Uterine bleeding
- Uterine prolapse
- Enuresis
- Loss of consciousness
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
It is the first or last point of the channel, at the tip of a finger or toe, where tradition says the Qi “wells up”. It is credited with a rapid effect and has been used to clear heat and in acute situations.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- KI8 Jiaoxin (Kidney): Hernia, Uterine bleeding, Uterine prolapse
- GB27 Wushu (Gallbladder): Hernia, Uterine prolapse
- SP12 Chongmen (Spleen): Hernia, Uterine prolapse
- ST29 Guilai (Stomach): Hernia, Uterine prolapse
- GB28 Weidao (Gallbladder): Hernia, Uterine prolapse
- BL55 Heyang (Bladder): Uterine bleeding
Point profile
- Code
- LV1
- Pinyin name
- Dà Dūn
- Characters
- 大敦
- Translation
- Large Pile
- Meridian
- Liver
- Element
- Wood
- Classification
- Jing-Well
- Topics
- Emergency, Hernia, Menstruation
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
