GB35 (Yangjiao, “Yang Intersection”) is the Xi-cleft of Yangwei point of the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, on the posterior border of the fibula. It regulates qi and blood, and alleviates pain.
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, on the posterior border of the fibula.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun.
Regulates qi and blood, and alleviates pain.
Leg pain, numbness, chest and hypochondriac pain, fullness.
As the Xi-cleft point of the Yangwei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), GB35 is primarily used for acute conditions and pain along the Yangwei Mai pathway, particularly in the lateral aspect of the body. It is effective for sudden onset pain, spasms, and stiffness, especially in the neck, shoulder, and hypochondrium. It also helps regulate the qi and blood of the Yangwei Mai, which links all the Yang meridians. It can be used for conditions like epilepsy and mania when related to Yangwei pathology.
GB35 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB35 (Yangjiao) is located on the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, on the posterior border of the fibula.
GB35 regulates qi and blood, and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include leg pain, numbness, chest and hypochondriac pain, fullness.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun.
GB35 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).