GB35 Yang Intersection

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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.

Location

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.

Needling

Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun.

TCM functions

Regulates qi and blood, and alleviates pain.

Indications

Leg pain, numbness, chest and hypochondriac pain, fullness.

Xi-cleft of Yangwei

Clinical notes

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.

On the Gallbladder Channel channel

GB35 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is GB35 located?

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.

What is GB35 used for?

GB35 regulates qi and blood, and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include leg pain, numbness, chest and hypochondriac pain, fullness.

How is GB35 needled?

Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun.

Which meridian is GB35 on?

GB35 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).

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