GB34 (Yanglingquan, “Yang Mound Spring”) is the He-Sea (Earth) point of the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the lateral aspect of the lower leg, in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. It benefits the sinews and joints, regulates Shaoyang, and clears damp-heat.
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.
Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun.
Benefits the sinews and joints, regulates Shaoyang, and clears damp-heat.
Knee pain, leg pain, hemiplegia, hypochondriac pain, bitter taste in mouth, jaundice.
As the Hui-Meeting point of the Tendons, GB34 is the master point for all sinew and joint disorders throughout the body, including spasms, cramps, contractures, and weakness. As a He-Sea point, it is effective for rebellious qi and damp-heat in the Gallbladder and Liver, treating conditions like hypochondriac pain, jaundice, and bitter taste in the mouth. It is also the Lower He-Sea of the Gallbladder, making it crucial for Gallbladder organ issues. It is often paired with Liv3 (Taichong) to smooth Liver qi and relax sinews.
GB34 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB34 (Yanglingquan) is located on the lateral aspect of the lower leg, in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.
GB34 benefits the sinews and joints, regulates Shaoyang, and clears damp-heat. Common clinical indications include knee pain, leg pain, hemiplegia, hypochondriac pain, bitter taste in mouth, jaundice.
Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun.
GB34 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).