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UB-59 Fuyang - Foot Bone Yang

More Spirit Names: Instep Yang, Tarsal Yang

English:	Instep Yang
Also Known As:	Tarsal Yang Foot Bone Yang

Location

3 cun directly above UB-60 Kunlun, at the lateral aspect of the gastrocnemius muscle.
Note: this point is located in the depression between the Achilles tendon and the peroneal tendons.

Needling

Straight insertion 1 to 2 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally or distally, 1 to 1.5 cun.

Command Functions

Xi-Cleft point of the Yang Qiao channel
Crossing point of the Yang Qiao channel.

Actions

Removes obstruction from the channel
Invigorates the Yang Qiao, channel
Strengthens the back
Benefits the lumbar regions and legs
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain

Indications

Headache
Low back pain
Paralysis of the lower limbs
Inflammation of the ankle joint
Pain of the External malleolus
Lumbar pain with inability to stand for long
Inability to stand after sitting
Thigh pain
Wind Bi with numbness
Atrophy disorder of the lower limb
Inability to raise the four limbs
Heaviness and soreness of the leg and knee
Ulceration of the leg
Chills and fever
Pain of the brow
Sudden turmoil disorder with cramps

Heavy sensation at the head
Redness and swelling of the External malleolus
Seizures
Hip, thigh and lower back pain with inability to stand
Lower leg cramps
Sciatica
Leg Qi
Cold-Damp leg Qi
Hemorrhoids
Inflammation of the ankle joint
Paralysis of the plantar flexor muscles and weakness in medial deviation of the foot
Rheumatism of the ankle
Clonic spasm

Combinations

SJ-10 Tianjing	UB-7 Tongtian DU-13 Yamen
Clonic spasm	Heaviness of the head

Contraindications

Notes

This is a frequently used point for lower back pain.
It strengthens the muscles and makes movement easier.
It is effective only for unilateral backache.
It is very useful for elimination of toxins from the body-mind.

Five Elements Spirit Perspective

Spirit of the Point	Foot Bone Yang is used in clearing; it unclogs impurities, clearing toxins from body, mind and spirit. As the Accumulation point of the Yang Heel Vessel, it helps balance Yin and Yang and restore a person's natural rhythms. It also clears the distrust, suspicion and paranoia that come when the Bladder becomes polluted, when a person sees nothing but dinginess and threat instead of the wonder of life.
Worsley	Lets our life make a clear, purposeful physical impact, infused with heavenly presence and inspiration. Our complete happiness and fullest realization rely on this divine spark becoming part of our life and guiding each step we take. Worsley gives it as a First Aid point for food poisoning. Location: On the posterolateral lower leg, 3 ACI above the level of the lateral malleolus prominence, behind peroneus longus, straight above UB-60. Needle depth: 5 fen Moxa: 5-7 cones
When to Consider	When body, mind and spirit feel toxic For distrust, suspicion and paranoia When a person sees only dinginess and threat instead of the wonder of life When natural rhythms need restoring
Combinations	LI-4 Joining of the Valleys with UB-59: the classic detoxification on any Causative Factor (CF), the strongest points for clearing toxins and poisons from body and mind, especially in mental disorders; an emotional discharge may follow treatment, but calm comes in the end
Notes	Accumulation (Xi Cleft) point of the Yang Heel Vessel Worsley listed it as an empirical point for detoxification and food poisoning For a Water CF it plays the part LI-4 plays elsewhere in clearing toxins on all levels

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.