Yanglingquan — Yang Mound of the Passage
In brief
This point is useful for relieving various aches and tensions, particularly those felt in the knees and flanks, and for easing muscle cramps. It is valued for supporting comfort in the lower limbs and tendons.
Where to find it
Below the kneecap, in the hollow in front of and below the head of the fibula
How to stimulate it (acupressure)
To stimulate this point, locate it below the knee, in the hollow in front of and below the small bony prominence on the outer side of your leg (the head of the fibula). Apply moderate pressure with your thumb or a finger, without ever causing sharp pain. You should feel a sensation of pressure, possibly with slight numbness. Hold this pressure for 1 to 2 minutes. You can repeat this self-massage 2 to 3 times a day.
Other uses
Acupuncture
Depth : 1-1,5 cun
Needling at this point is performed perpendicularly. This procedure, which requires in-depth knowledge of anatomy and Chinese medicine, is exclusively reserved for the practitioner.
A major point for tendon and muscle conditions, this point is an important energetic crossroads for the Liver and Gallbladder.
Effects in traditional Chinese energetics (TCM)
Promotes the flow of Liver and Gallbladder (organs) Qi (vital energy), relaxes the tendons (tissues connecting muscles to bones), and resolves Damp-Heat (a type of energetic imbalance). It is a He-Sea point (gathering point), an Earth point (a point associated with the Earth element in TCM), and a Hui-Meeting point of the Tendons (a gathering point specific to the tendons).
Related points
Points frequently used alongside this one.
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