FUYANG

NAME

FUYANG

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

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

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.