Yangjiao GB35: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature:
Yang: Yang of Yin-yang Jiao: crossing
The lateral is Yang. Yangjiao is at the lateral aspect of the leg, where it crosses the bladder meridian.
Point: GB35
Chinese Name: 阳交
Name: Yangjiao
English Name/Meaning: Yang Intersection
Pinyin: yáng jiāo
Han Geul 한글: yang gyo 양교
Romaji: yō ko
Vietnamese: Dương giao
Location:
7 cun above the tip of the external mallelous, on the posterior border of the fibula.
Functions of yangjiao:
- Removes channel obstruction.
- Treats atrophy syndrome.
Indications:
- Fullness of the chest and hypochondriac region, muscular atrophy and paralysis of the leg.
- Pain swelling and weakness in the knee.
Method:
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Remarks:
- Xi-cleft point of Yang wei vessel.
- Crossing point of Yang wei vessel.