GB-34 - Yang Mound Spring

阳陵泉 - Yáng líng quán

Point Region: Lower leg

GB

Gallbladder Meridian

足少阳胆经 - Zú Shàoyáng Dǎn Jīng

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the outer side of the lower leg, in the hollow in front of and below the head of the fibula (the bony knob below the outer side of the knee).

How to Locate:

  1. Find the bony knob on the outer side of your leg, just below the knee
  2. Move in front of it and down
  3. The point is in the hollow there
GB-34 (Yang Mound Spring) acupressure point location: On the outer side of the lower leg, in the hollow in front of and below the head of the fibula (the bony knob below the outer side of the knee).

How to Apply Pressure

Find the bony knob below the outer side of the knee and press into the hollow just in front of and below it. Use moderate pressure and stop if the leg cramps. Severe gallbladder pain needs medical care, not pressure.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Muscle pain
  • Leg cramps
  • Tendon disorders
  • Gallbladder problems
  • Knee pain
  • Decision-making difficulties

Related Health Concerns

CrampsNeuralgiaKnee PainSciaticaStomach Cramps

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Traditionally combined with:

GB-34 + BL-40
Middle of the Crook
GB-34 + SP-9
Yin Mound Spring

Important Precautions

Avoid this point with:

  • Acute gallbladder attacks requiring surgery
  • Severe leg injuries
  • Blood clotting disorders

Take care:

  • Seek immediate medical attention for severe gallbladder pain
  • Avoid during acute leg cramps
  • Use moderate pressure below knee
  • Discontinue if muscle spasms increase