Ligou (LV 5)

Ligou is the Luo point of the Liver: from here the collateral branch leaves to join the Gallbladder and strengthen it.

Location of Ligou

Ligou is located 5 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the medial border of the tibia.

Therapeutic functions and clinical indications of Ligou

• Ligou is a point used for genital pain : penis, testicles, labia majora and minora, during intercourse, as well as pain after episiotomy (incision of the perineum made during childbirth to prevent tearing).