Chinese Name:
Yanglao (English translation: Nourishing the Aged)
Location:
On the dorsal ulnar aspect of the forearm, in the
depression on the radial side of the styloid process of the ulna.
Classification:
Xi-Cleft point of the Small Intestine Meridian
Indications:
- Blurring of the vision
- Aching of the shoulder, back, elbow and arm,
acute lumbar pain
Functions:
Activates the meridian, benefits the eyes, benefits the shoulder and arm,
alleviates pain.
Notes:
A
Xi-Cleft
point is the site where the Qi of the meridian is
deeply converged. Qi and blood are stored deeply at these particular points. If
there appear abnormal reactions at X-Cleft points, it shows that the pathogens
have entered the deeper parts of Zang-Fu organs. Thus, they are used for acute,
painful symptoms, inflammation, protracted diseases of its pertaining meridian
and Zang-Fun organ. Also, Xi-Cleft points of the Yin meridians have hemostatic
functions.
Needling:
Oblique insertion towards the elbow .5 - .8 cun. |