POINT: GB-34 (GALL BLADDER-34)

NAME: YANGLINGQUAN

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:

Disorders of the sinews
Contraction of the sinews
Contraction and pain of the calf muscles in sudden turmoil disorder
Contraction of the sinews of the foot
Stiffness and tightness of the muscles and joints
Numbness
Hemiplegia
Stiffness of the neck and shoulders
Elbow pain
Atrophy disorder of the lower limb
Painful obstruction of the lower limb
Swelling, redness and pain of the knee
Cold painful obstruction of the hip and knee
Sciatica
Numbness and pain of the thigh and knee
Coldness and pallor of the feet
Leg Qi
Foot Qi
Cold hands
Pain in the sides and ribs
Intercostal neuralgia
Rheumatism of the knee
Dull lancing pain in the thighs and knees
Muscular atrophy, motor impairment, numbness and pain of the lower extremities
Insensitivity of the hip and knee
Cannot flex the foot
Edema of the legs with spasms
Urinary incontinence
Urinary dribbling
Habitual constipation
Sensation of something obstructing the throat
Pain in the renal region
Hepatitis
Chronic foot deformity
Lack of coordination between body and mind, left and right and up and down
Frightens easily
Multiple sclerosis
Infantile convulsions
Perifocal inflammation of the shoulder
Sequelae of windstroke
Lower body erysipelas due to Damp-Heat
Acid regurgitation
Wind-predominant Bi
Convulsions
Disorders of the muscles and tendons
Weakness of the lateral deviation of the foot

Diseases of the Gall Bladder
Fullness and pain of the lateral costal region
Frequent sighing
Fear of people as if one is about to be apprehended
Constipation
Enuresis
Epilepsy
Bitter taste in the mouth
Vomiting
Jaundice
Chills and fever
Malaria
Swelling of the face and head
Hypertension
Beriberi
Difficulty moving the knees
Bi syndrome of the knee
Lymphoedema
Pain in the hypochondriac and costal regions
Fullness of the chest and ribs
Pain in the knee preventing it from being flexed
Wei and Bi syndromes of the lower limbs
Paralysis of the lower limb
Spasms of the lower limb
Insensitivity of the foot
Muscle spasms in the foot
Foot swollen or icy and pale
Distention of the mouth, tongue, throat, face and head
Retention of urine
Gall stones
Cholecystitis
Peritonitis
Round worms in the bile duct
Many types of mental disorders
Diarrhea
Insanity
Loss or lack of Blood
Sciatica
Hypertension
Distention of the Gall Bladder
Acute biliary tract diseases
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Throat Bi
Seizures
Infantile paralysis
Muscular tetany
Hip joint disorders

COMBINATIONS:

LI-11 Quchi or LI-11 Quchi GB-30 Huantiao	ST-35 Dubi LIV-7 Xiguan ST-36 Zusanli	ST-35 Dubi ST-31 *Biguan*
Hemiplegia	Disorders of the knee and below the knee	Numbness of the knee
SP-9 Yinlingquan	GB-43 Xiaxi	GB-35 Yangjiao GB-38 Yangfu
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
ST-42 Chongyang LIV-3 Taichong GB-40 Qiuxu	GB-21 (needle first) Jianjing ST-36 (needle second) Zusanli	GB-30 Huantiao UB-60 Kunlun UB-62 Shenmai SI-6 Yangliao
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) Huantiao	GB-30 Huantiao GB-40 Qiuxu	GB-30 Huantiao
Wind-Cold-Damp Bi (needle GB-34 second)	Hip pain	Leg pain radiating to the lateral costal region
SP-4 Gongsun SJ-6 Zhigou LIV-13 Zhangmen	SJ-6 Zhigou	GB-41 Zulinqi LI-9 Shanglian
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 Gongsun	DU-1 (needle first) Changqiang LIV-1 (needle second) Dadun	HT-7 Shenmen Ht-9 Shaochong PC-6 Neiguan
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 Rangu	M-LE-23 Dannangxue PC-6 Neiguan M-BW-35 (8th and 9th thoracic vertebrae) Jiaji	ST-36 Zusanli Li-9 Shanglian
Aprehension and fear as if one were about to be apprehended	Cholecystitis	Fullness in the flanks and abdomen
REN-12 Zhongwan	REN-6 Qihai	GB-24 Riyue
Eliminates Liver Qi Stagnation in the epigastrium	Eliminates Liver Qi Stagnation in the lower abdomen	Resolves Damp-Heat in the Liver and Gall Bladder

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.