YAOYANGGUAN

NAME

YAOYANGGUAN

LOCATION

On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra.
Note: this point is located one intervertebral space below the line connecting the highest points of the two iliac crests.

NEEDLING

Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Caution: the spinal cord lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build.
Below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra, at the level of the crista iliaca.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Between the spinous processes of the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Dispels Wind-Damp
Benefits the lumbar region and legs
Regulates the lower Jiao
Tonifies Yang
Regulates Kidney Qi
Benefits the lower back and knees
Eliminates Cold-Dampness

INDICATIONS

Inability to flex and extend the knee
Pain of the outer aspect of the knee
Wind Bi with numbness
Contraction of the sinews
Inability to walk
Pain of the crotch and lumbar region due to taxation injury
Muscular atrophy, motor impairment, numbness and pain of the lower extremities
Sciatica
Metritis
Metrorrhagia
Nocturnal emission
Spermatorrhea
Wei and Bi syndromes of the lover limbs
Lower limb asthenia
Numbness of the lower limbs
Numb and stiff legs
Chronic enteritis
Scrofula
Hernia
Continuous vomiting
Seminal emission
Impotence
White turbidity
Menstrual disorders
Leukorrhea
Nephritis
Colitis
Irregular menstruation
Impotence
Premature ejaculation
Lumbar disc problems
Lower back pain
Lower abdominal distention
Knee pain or weakness
Leg cramps
Leg paralysis
Diarrhea due to Cold-Damp
Arthritis of the knee
Contractures of the lower limbs preventing walking
White vaginal discharge
Vaginal discharge with Blood
Myelitis

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

The primary use for this point is in treatment of low back and leg disorders, particularly if they are due to Kidney Yang Deficiency. This point is said to be especially good for vaginal discharge with mucus and Phlegm.