Which acupoint is favored for Liv Overacting on ST in epigastric pain?

The favored acupoint for addressing Liver overacting on the Stomach, particularly in cases of epigastric pain, is Liver 14 (Liv-14). This point is located on the lateral side of the costal region, corresponding with the Liver organ, and is helpful for regulating the Liver's Qi. When the Liver's Qi is stagnant or overactive, it can affect the Stomach, leading to symptoms such as epigastric pain.

Liver 14 is also significant for treating various digestive issues related to emotional stress or liver health, which can exacerbate conditions involving the Stomach. By needling Liv-14, practitioners aim to soothe the Liver, alleviate Qi stagnation, and harmonize the relationship between the Liver and Stomach, thereby relieving epigastric discomfort.

In contrast, while the other points mentioned—Liver 3, Ren 6, and Spleen 4—may have their own healing properties, they are not as specifically aligned with addressing the Liver's influence on the Stomach in the context of epigastric pain. For instance, Liver 3 is more commonly associated with regulating Liver Qi more broadly rather than specifically addressing its overactivity affecting the Stomach, while