Acupoints

Feeling Sluggish on Humid Days? Discover an Ancient Secret of Relief

For issues of poor digestion, swelling in the lower limbs, or general sluggishness, the Leaking Valley acupoint is worth exploring.
Feeling Sluggish on Humid Days? Discover an Ancient Secret of Relief
SP7 Leaking Valley (Lou Gu) The Epoch Times
Moreen Liao
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
|Updated:
checkCircleIcon
Medically reviewed by
Jingduan Yang, M.D.
0:00

The Leaking Valley (Lou Gu, SP7) acupoint has been recognized in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for approximately 2,000 years, but has only recently garnered attention in modern clinical research.

If you’ve ever experienced a sudden heaviness in your feet, especially in humid environments, this acupoint on your lower leg might be worth exploring. Lou Gu boasts an impressive list of benefits that make it a valuable resource.

TCM Perspective: A Dampness-Regulating Spot

Lou Gu was first mentioned in the “Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing” (“A-B Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion”).
Moreen Liao
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
Moreen was born into a family with a lineage of four generations of traditional Chinese medicine doctors and professors. She was Dean of the Natural Therapies Institute in Sydney, Australia. Drawing on her family heritage, she created a certified organic wellness brand, and co-founded the largest Chinese medical image encyclopedia online.