Li Gou (LR5): An Acupoint Essential for Every Woman

The Li Gou acupoint stands out as a must-know point for improving women’s gynecological health.
Li Gou (LR5): An Acupoint Essential for Every Woman
Moreen Liao
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
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Women’s health has come a long way, yet more than half of U.S. women skip annual OB-GYN checkups. Today’s featured acupoint serves as a powerful reminder that your health matters. Just six minutes of attention to this point each day can make a difference in your well-being.
Some issues—like genital itchiness and irregular periods—might not always seem urgent enough to require immediate medical attention, but they can significantly disrupt daily life. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers an effective complementary approach to healing, and Li Gou (Liver 5) stands out as a must-know point for improving gynecological health.
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.