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Gall Bladder 34
 Chinese Name: Yanglingquan (English translation: Yang Hill
Spring)
Location:
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, in the
depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.
Classification:
He-Sea point of the Gall Bladder Meridian
Converging point of Sinews
Indications:
- Hemiplegia, pain of the shoulder, weakness,
numbness and pain of the lower extremities, swelling and pain of the knee,
beriberi
- Pain in the hypochondrium, bitter taste in
the mouth, vomiting, jaundice
- Infantile convulsion
Functions:
Benefits the sinews and joints, activates the
meridian, moves Liver Qi, harmonizes the Shaoyang, relieves pain.
Notes:
GB 34 is a very good point to move Liver Qi
and to treat anything related to the sinews. He-Sea points are where the qi of the
meridian collects and goes deep into the body. He-sea points are known to
indicated treat rebellious qi and diarrhea.
Needling:
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 - 1.5 cun. |
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