GB-34 Yanglingquan - Yang Mound Spring
More Spirit Names: Yang Hill Spring
| English: | Yang Mound Spring |
| Also Known As: | Mound Fountain of Yang Yang Tomb Spring Yang Hill Spring |
Location
- Below the lateral aspect of the knee, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. Note: Slide your finger up the lateral aspect of the lower leg until the soft tissue of the musculature gives way to the bony prominence of the head of the fibula.
- In the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.
- With the leg bent at the knee, this point can be found in the hollow anterior and slightly below the head of the fibula.
Needling
- Perpendicular or slightly oblique posterior insertion 1 to 1,5 cun. this point is sometimes through-needled to SP-9 Yinlingquan, in which case it should be located in a slightly more distal position.
- Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1.2 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
- Straight insertion pointed slightly downward toward the back of the tibia, 1 to 3 cun. Sensation: Distention and soreness extending downward.
Command Functions
- He- Sea point of the Gall Bladder channel
- Earth point of the Gall Bladder channel
- Hui-Meeting point of the sinews
- Mu Dan-yang Heavenly Star point
- Quiet Courage point
Actions
- Benefits the sinews and joints
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
- Spreads Liver Qi
- Alleviates pain
- Benefits the lateral costal region
- Clears Liver and Gall Bladder Damp-Heat and Summerheat
- Clears Heat
- Harmonizes the Shao Yang
- Benefits and regulates the Liver and Gall Bladder
- Soothe the Liver and Gall Bladder
- Strengthens the sinews and bones
- Eliminates Phlegm-Fire from the Stomach
- Subdues mild cases of Liver Yang Raising
- Extinguishes Liver Wind
- Removes obstruction from the channel
- Relaxes the sinews
- Benefits the joints and hips
- Strengthens the knees
- Subdues rebellious Qi
- Drains Liver pathogens
- Dispels Wind, Wind-cold and Wind-Phlegm
- Eliminates Exterior conditions
Indications
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Combinations
| LI-11 Or | ||
Hemiplegia | Disorders of the knee and below the knee | Numbness of the knee |
SP-9 | GB-43 | |
Swelling of the knee that is difficult to endure Malaria | Pain of the lateral aspect of the knee | Bone Bi Numbness of the hip joint and knee |
Flaccidity of the legs | Pain and soreness due to Leg Qi (needle GB-34 last) | Pain in the lumbar region and knee |
GB-30 (needle first) | GB-30 | |
Wind-Cold-Damp Bi (needle GB-34 second) | Hip pain | Leg pain radiating to the lateral costal region |
SJ-6 | ||
Pain of the lateral costal region | Pain of the lateral costal region due to injury by Cold | Fullness of the abdomen and lateral costal region |
SP-4 | ||
Swelling of the face and head | Hot constipation (needle GB-34 last) Qi constipation (needle GB-34 last) | Fear and fright with Heart pain |
KI-2 | M-LE-23 | ST-36 |
Aprehension and fear as if one were about to be apprehended | Cholecystitis | Fullness in the flanks and abdomen |
REN-12 | REN-6 | GB-24 |
Eliminates Liver Qi Stagnation in the epigastrium | Eliminates Liver Qi Stagnation in the lower abdomen | Resolves Damp-Heat in the Liver and Gall Bladder |
- GB-34 + LIV-3: soothes Liver Qi
Contraindications
- Forbidden after the second month of pregnancy.
Notes
- This is the main point to influence the sinews throughout the body.
- This is one of the main points to treat diseases featuring alternating chills and fever including malaria.
- This is considered one of the most important points in the body.
- This is a special point for muscles and lack of Qi and Blood flow.
- This point brings stability and rigidity with flexibility.
- Use moxibustion on this point for urinary incontinence.
- SP-9 + LI-11 treats general Damp-Heat, whereas GB-34 + GB-24 targets Liver and Gall Bladder Damp-Heat.
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | The Earth point, a point of great stability: without earth there would be no tree. Very powerful, though less so on a spirit level. As the Earth point it strengthens, steadies and harmonizes the Gallbladder, and it is a great strengthening point when the Gallbladder is weak. It grounds the decision maker and helps a person get above the complaint and find new ways. When Wood grows without enough soil, smothered and unable to breathe, this point adds Earth and helps stability: picture a tree in too little soil, which the first strong wind blows over. As a spring it lets Wood stay fluid and flexible, rooting down for nourishment and taking in essence; that smoothness calms frustration and eases rigid decisions. |
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| Worsley |
Location: On the outer lower leg, 14 ACI above the lateral malleolus prominence, in front of and slightly below the fibular head. |
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From Class
- GB-44 / GB-30 / GB-34 / GB-39 / BL-11: GB-44 not added without hip treatment; for the hip use GB-30, GB-34 (sinews), GB-39 (bone), BL-11 — then GB-44 might be added. (Yuen)
- Month 6: moxa GB-34; Xu Duan; Spleen points SP-4, 8, 12, 17, 18: Bind things (Shan Yao), nourish Stomach/Lung yin for Wei qi; Liver blood for the sinews; Spleen points rectify qi. (Lewis)
- Nine Peaks treatment: Builds on the Seven Heavenly Star Prayer: add GB-30 and GB-34 to strengthen yang, or LU-7 and HT-5 to nourish yin and soften the heart; ends at Du-20. (Lewis)