YANGJIAO

NAME

YANGJIAO

LOCATION

On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, seven cun superior
to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in the depression
at the posterior border of the fibula. Locate the point one cun distal
to the midpoint of the of the line drawn between the popliteal
crease and the tip of the lateral malleolus.
Seven cun above the tip of the external malleolus
on the posterior border of the fibula.

NEEDLING

Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Straight insertion 1 to 2 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Xi-Cleft point of the Yang Wei channel
Intersection point of the three Yang channels of the
leg
Point on the Yang Qiao channel

ACTIONS

Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
Regulates Gall Bladder Qi
Calms the Shen
Relaxes the sinews
Removes obstruction from the channel

INDICATIONS

Swelling and pain of the knee
Atrophy disorder of the lower limb
Painful obstruction of the lower limb
Cold painful obstruction
Contraction of the sinews in sudden turmoil disorder
Sciatica
Muscular atrophy and atrophy of the leg
Gastrocnemius muscle paralysis
Neuralgia
Mania induced by fright
Agitated madness
Fullness, distention and pain of the chest and lateral
costal region
Fullness of the chest and hypochondriac region
Swelling of the face and eyes
Throat painful obstruction
Pain of the lateral aspect of the leg
Asthma

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point is usually used for acute pain along the channel, with stiffness and cramping of the leg muscles. This is a special point for neuralgia, especially neuralgia or paralysis of the tibial area.