GB-34 (Yang Ling Quan) Yang Mound Spring - Acupuncture point on the Gall Bladder Channel of Foot Shao Yang

"The Gall Bladder rules decisions and judgment"

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

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Acu Point GB-34 (Yang Ling Quan) Yang Mound Spring

Acupuncture Points on the Gall Bladder Channel of Foot Shao Yang

He-Sea & Earth Point
Hui-Meeting Point of the Sinews
Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point

Actions:

Benefits the sinews and joints
Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Spreads Liver Qi and benefits the lateral costal region
Clears Liver and Gall Bladder damp-heat
Harmonizes shaoyang

Indications:

Hemiplegia, weakness, numbness and pain of the lower extremities, swelling and pain of the knee, beriberi, hypochondriac pain, bitter taste in the mouth, vomiting, jaundice, infantile convulsion.

Location (CAM):

In the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.

Location (AMOA):

Below the lateral aspect of the knee, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM