The Extra Points, Dannangxue
dannangxue, "Gallbladder Point"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
M-LE-23   
Meridian
Meridian:
The Extra Points  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (CAM) [revised ed. 1999]  Browse
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
The tender spot 1-2 cun below Yanglingquan (GB 34)
  • Deadman
Between 1 and 2 cun distal to Yanglingquan GB 34 on the right leg
How To Find It
A. The exact location of this point is determined by careful palpation to identify the point of maximum tenderness. B. Yanglingquan GB 34 is located below the lateral aspect of the knee, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun anterior and in
Innervation
Innervation:
No innervation data at this time
Vasculature
Vasculature:
No vasculature data at this time
Cautions
Cautions:
  • avoid use with Moxa
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly .8-1.2 cun
  • Deadman
Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun