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Where Energy Crosses Paths: How This Acupoint Can Help You Breathe and Energize

From toothache relief to stopping nosebleeds and unblocking the nasal breathing pathways, Ju Liao is a go-to for fast relief.
Where Energy Crosses Paths: How This Acupoint Can Help You Breathe and Energize
ST3 Great Crevice (Ju Liao) The Epoch Times
Moreen Liao
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
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In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the concept of meridians—invisible energy pathways throughout the body—may seem abstract. No single tissue or structure corresponds to them, which makes them tricky for people more accustomed to modern anatomical concepts.

However, if you think of meridians as rivers of vital energy or qi flowing through the body, they begin to make more sense. The acupoint, Great Crevice (Ju Liao, ST3), is located at one of the busiest intersections in this energy network. Located right next to the nose, Ju Liao is where three important channels converge. That’s why Ju Liao deserves a closer look—for both its deep energetic value and highly practical everyday uses.

At the Crossroads of 3 Channels

Ju Liao was first documented in the “Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing,” a classical TCM text usually translated as “The A-B Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.” This point is unique because it is an intersection of three energy pathways: the Stomach Meridian, the Large Intestine Meridian, and the Yang Qiao Extraordinary Vessel.
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.