Yangjiao GB-35
Chinese: 阳交
Pinyin: Yáng Jiāo
Location
7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, on the posterior border of the fibula, within the distance between the tip of the external malleolus and Yanglingquan GB-34. It is also at the same level as Waiqiu GB-36.
How to locate
First locate Yanglingquan GB-34 in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. Then locate the highest prominence of the lateral malleolus.
Yangjiao GB-35 is at the midpoint between these two reference points, on the posterior border of the fibula. Waiqiu GB-36 is at the same level, but on the anterior border of the fibula.
Main actions
Removes Obstructions from the Channel
Needling
Vertically 0.5–1.5 cun
Commentary for Yangjiao GB-35
Yangjiao GB-35's main function is to open the Channel by removing the Obstructions due to Coldness invasion. Therefore, it is able to treat pain, stiffness, swelling or even atrophy of the lower legs or knees.
It can also be used as a distal point to resolve Qi Stagnation in the hypochondrium and lateral costal region.