GB34 Yanglingquan (Yang Mound Spring)
陽陵泉yáng líng quánYanglingquan
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Location
In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.
Categories
- He-Sea point of the Gallbladder meridian
- Lower He-Sea point of the Gallbladder
- Hui-Meeting point of the Sinews
The classical groups this point belongs to, from Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture.
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which GB34 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Anthropophobia Fear Of PeopleAnxiety ApprehensionMuscle WastingChillsCold FootConstipationContraction Leg CalfContraction Tendon Ligament FootContraction Tendon / Ligament FootDisease GallbladderChannel Shaoyang DisorderChannel Yangming DisorderGastrointestinal DisorderTurmoil DisorderDry ThroatBedwettingEpilepsyFeverCostal Lateral FullnessHemiplegiaHigh Blood PressureAnkle Sprain StiffnessFoot Evertor Strain StiffnessJoints Tightness StiffnessMuscles Tightness StiffnessTendon Ligament Contraction StiffnessImmobility Ankle SprainImmobility Foot Evertor StrainImmobility Joints TightnessImmobility Muscles TightnessImmobility Tendon / Ligament ContractionInfertilityInsomniaJaundiceMalariaNumbnessThigh NumbnessPainRib PainElbow PainKnee PainLeg Calf PainShoulder PainStomach AcheThigh PainPallor FootPeriod DisorderPeriod / Menstruation DisorderPeriod / Menstruation Premenstrual Syndrome / PmsPeriod Premenstrual Syndrome PmsQi LegKnee RednessSciaticaSighing ExcessiveChannel StagnationStiffness NeckStiffness Shoulders SwellingFacial SwellingHead SwellingBi Arthralgia Cold SyndromeBi / Arthralgia Cold SyndromeBi Arthralgia Hip SyndromeBi / Arthralgia Hip SyndromeBi Arthralgia Knee SyndromeBi / Arthralgia Knee SyndromeBi Arthralgia Leg SyndromeBi / Arthralgia Leg SyndromeDamp Heat Gallbladder SyndromeDamp-heat Gallbladder SyndromeDamp Heat Liver SyndromeDamp-heat Liver SyndromeTaste BitternessVomiting
TCM actions
What classical sources say GB34 does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the point, not a condition.
Benefit Costal LateralBenefit DigestionBenefit JointsBenefit Regulate Qi LiverBenefit Regulate ShaoyangBenefit Tendon LigamentBenefit Tendon / LigamentRegulate Qi LiverRegulate Shaoyang
Protocols using GB34
The 50 best-sourced of 622, ranked by strength of evidence. The count above is the full figure.
- Dysmenorrhea Primary – ST25, ST36, SP06, SP08, SP10, BL23, BL32, KD03, GB34, GB39, LV03, CV03, CV04, CV06, GV04 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60035-2 ↗)
- Trigeminal Neuralgia – LI04, LI20, ST02, ST03, ST04, ST06, ST07, ST36, SP06, SI18, GB14, GB15, GB34, CV24 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(10)60018-0 ↗)
- Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain, Limited Movement – SI11, TB02, TB03, GB34 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60082-0 ↗)
- Headache, Back Pain, Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain, Neck Stiffness – LI11, LI15, ST36, ST40, SI11, BL18, BL20, BL23, KD03, PC06, TB05, GB20, GB34, LV03, CV12, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(10)60025-8 ↗)
- Limbs Numbness, Limbs Pain, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Abnormal Sensation Limbs – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST09, ST31, ST32, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST43, ST44, SP03, SP06, SP08, SP09, SP10, BL13, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL23, GB34, CV04, CV06 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(10)60003-9 ↗)
- Papules, Nodules, Acne, Pustules, Cysts, Heat Lung-stomach – LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, TB05, GB34 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(08)60007-2 ↗)
- Osteoarthritis Knee – ST34, ST35, SP10, GB33, GB34 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60075-3 ↗)
- Osteoarthritis Knee – ST26, ST34, ST35, SP10, SP15, GB33, GB34, CV04, CV06, CV12 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60075-3 ↗)
- Stroke, Hemiplegia, Paralysis Arm, Paralysis Leg, Spasticity – LI04, LI10, LI14, LI15, ST31, ST32, ST36, ST40, ST41, SP06, SP10, BL60, TB05, GB34, LV03, CV04 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(08)60042-4 ↗)
- Stroke, Hemiplegia, Paralysis Arm, Paralysis Leg, Spasticity, Speech Unclear – LI04, LI10, LI14, LI15, ST31, ST32, ST36, ST41, TB05, GB34, LV03 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(08)60042-4 ↗)
- Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Disorder, Bradykinesia, Rigidity Cogwheel, Balance Disturbance – LU05, LI05, LI11, LI15, ST41, SP09, HT03, SI06, SI09, BL36, BL40, KD03, PC02, PC03, PC07, TB02, TB04, TB14, GB30, GB34, LV04 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60004-2 ↗)
- Buttocks Pain, Lower Limb Pain, Muscle Spasm, Lameness – ST36, BL40, BL60, GB30, GB31, GB34, GB39 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60023-6 ↗)
- Knee Pain, Swollen Knee, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Morning – ST35, ST36, SP06, SP09, SP10, GB34 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(12)60010-7 ↗)
- Paralysis, Cerebrovascular Disease Acute Ischemic, Neurological Dysfunction – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST32, ST36, SP06, SI03, BL60, TB05, GB30, GB34, GB39 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(08)60045-x ↗)
- Poor Appetite, Bitter Taste, Dry Mouth, Hypochondriac Right Pain, Hypochondriac Right Bloating, Anorexia Greasy Food – ST36, SP06, PC06, TB06, GB34, LV03, LV14, CV12 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(08)60039-4 ↗)
- Sciatica, Lumbar Pain, Prolapse Intervertebral Disc – BL17, BL25, BL32, BL40, GB30, GB34 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(08)60041-2 ↗)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Knee – ST35, SP10, GB34 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(08)60028-x ↗)
- Osteoarthritis Knee, Knee Chronic Pain – ST34, ST36, SP09, SP10, GB34 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-4-6 ↗)
- Joint Pain, Stiffness Morning, Arthritis Rheumatoid Juvenile, Stiffness Joint, Joint Swelling – LI05, BL60, GB30, GB34, CV22 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nel012 ↗)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Knee – LU06, LI04, LI10, LI15, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP05, SP06, SP09, SP10, SI08, SI10, BL23, BL40, BL60, KD03, KD07, KD10, TB14, GB33, GB34, LV03, LV07, LV08 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-4-6 ↗)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Knee – ST34, ST36, SP09, SP10, GB34 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-4-6 ↗)
- Arthritis Rheumatoid, Joint Pain, Stiffness Morning, Joint Swelling – LI04, LI11, ST36, TB05, GB34, GB39 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-7-35 ↗)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Disability Mobility – LI11, ST34, ST35, ST43, SP05, KD03, KD10, GB34 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nen080 ↗)
- Vomiting, Nausea, Photophobia, Headache Migraine, Headache Unilateral, Phonophobia – LI04, ST44, SI03, BL60, PC06, TB05, TB20, GB08, GB13, GB20, GB34, GB40, LV03, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-10-25 ↗)
- Nausea, Bloating, Heartburn, Dyspepsia Functional, Abdominal Pain Epigastric, Early Satiety, Postprandial Fullness – GB34, GB36, GB37, GB40 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-10-75 ↗)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Knee – LI04, ST36, SP06, SP09, SP10, KD06, TB05, GB34, GB41, LV03, LV08 (doi:10.1186/1471-2474-10-130 ↗)
- Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Gait Freezing – ST36, GB34, LV03 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep085 ↗)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee – ST34, ST36, SP09, SP10, GB34, LV03 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep085 ↗)
- Knee Weakness, Tremor Arm, Epigastric Pain, Fatigue Arm, Stiffness Shoulder, Anxiety Performance – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI14, ST36, HT07, TB05, GB21, GB34, GV26 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep210 ↗)
- Disability Low Back, Low Back Chronic Pain – ST04, ST36, SP13, SP14, BL23, BL24, BL25, BL37, BL40, GB12, GB26, GB30, GB34, GB41, GV03, GV04, GV05, GV24, GV26 (doi:10.1186/1471-2474-11-118 ↗)
- Knee Pain, Swollen Knee, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Knee – ST34, SP09, SP10, GB34 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-10-32 ↗)
- Fatigue, Insomnia, Irritability, Hot Flashes – SP06, HT07, BL15, BL23, BL32, PC06, GB34, LV03, GV20 (doi:10.1016/j.urology.2010.03.033 ↗)
- Paralysis Facial, Sequelae Bell's Palsy, Paresis Facial, Contracture Facial, Spasm Facial, Synkinesis Facial, Stiffness Facial – LI04, LI10, LI20, ST01, ST04, ST06, ST09, ST36, TB17, TB23, GB34 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-71 ↗)
- Fatigue, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Fibromyalgia, Widespread Pain – LI04, SP06, BL18, BL20, PC06, GB34, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-59 ↗)
- Anxiety, Immune Nk Cell Deficiency – LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, HT03, HT05, SI03, BL60, KD06, PC06, TB05, GB34, GB43, LV02, CV03, CV04, CV06, CV15, GV20 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep236 ↗)
- Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain, Mood Changes, Damp-heat Lower-jiao – LI11, ST28, ST29, ST40, SP06, SP09, BL22, BL32, GB34, LV02 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep239 ↗)
- Hot Flashes, Vasomotor Symptoms, Menopause Perimenopause, Menopause Postmenopause – LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, HT07, BL15, BL18, BL20, BL23, KD03, PC06, GB34, LV03, CV06, CV17, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1097/gme.0b013e31821f9171 ↗)
- Ankle Pain, Sprain Ankle, Ankle Swelling – LI04, ST36, ST41, SP04, SP05, SP06, SP09, HT07, BL60, BL62, BL63, BL64, KD02, KD03, KD06, GB34, GB40, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-241 ↗)
- Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Migraine, Head Pain – LI04, ST08, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP06, BL02, BL10, BL11, BL60, PC06, TB05, GB02, GB08, GB14, GB34, GB41, LV02, LV03, GV18, GV23 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-241 ↗)
- Exercise Capacity Reduced, Cardiorespiratory Fitness Low, Sedentary Lifestyle – LU01, ST36, BL17, BL23, BL52, PC06, GB34, CV04, CV17 (doi:10.6061/clinics/2012(02)18 ↗)
- Headache, Myofascial Pain, Temporomandibular Joint Pain, Jaw Movement Restriction – LI04, ST06, ST36, TB05, TB17, TB21, GB02, GB34 (doi:10.4317/medoral.17567 ↗)
- Knee Pain, Swollen Knee, Osteoarthritis Knee – ST34, SP09, SP10, GB34 (doi:10.1155/2012/696498 ↗)
- Head Pain, Headache Migraine – TB05, GB20, GB34 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-123 ↗)
- Constipation, Aphasia, Ischemic Stroke, Paralysis Hemiplegia – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST25, ST36, ST40, SP06, GB30, GB34, GB40, CV23, GV15, GV20 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-216 ↗)
- Osteoarthritis Knee – ST36, GB34, CV04, CV06 (doi:10.1155/2012/372670 ↗)
- Joint Pain, Stiffness Joint, Musculoskeletal Symptoms, Aromatase Inhibitor Side Effects – LI04, ST36, BL65, KD03, PC06, GB34, CV04, CV06, CV12 (doi:10.1007/s10549-013-2427-z ↗)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Joint Knee – LI04, ST34, ST36, SP06, SP09, SP10, GB34 (doi:10.1155/2013/427265 ↗)
- Myofascial Pain, Tightness Trapezius, Restricted Rom Cervical, Trigger Points Latent – BL40, GB34 (doi:10.1155/2013/287184 ↗)
- Lumbar Pain, Low-back Pain – BL23, BL24, BL25, BL26, BL32, BL40, BL60, GB30, GB34 (doi:10.1155/2013/872142 ↗)
- Ischemic Stroke, Paralysis Hemiplegia, Motor Impairment – LU05, LI04, LI11, LI15, ST36, ST40, SP06, PC06, TB14, GB34, GB39, LV03 (doi:10.1155/2013/431986 ↗)
Most often selected alongside GB34
How many sourced protocols in the index pair each point with GB34. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.
- ST36Leg Three Miles338 protocols
- LI04Junction Valley236 protocols
- SP06Three Yin Intersection196 protocols
- LV03Great Surge187 protocols
- LI11Pond At The Bend168 protocols
- SP09Yin Mound Spring166 protocols
- SP10Sea Of Blood137 protocols
- TB05Outer Gate137 protocols
- GB30Jumping Circle111 protocols
- ST34Ridge Mound109 protocols
- GV20100 Convergences101 protocols
- GB39Suspended Bell100 protocols