[Origin]

The outer side is "Yang", and the point is on the outer side of the Xiguan (LR7) node, hence the name. To distinguish it from the Yaoyangguan (GV3) point of the same name as the governor vessel (GV) on the waist, it is named "knee". Zhenjiu Daquan is called "Fuyang Pass". Also known as "Guan Ling" (Qianjin Yaofang‧ Note), it refers to the high protrusion of the lateral epicondyle of the femur. Also known as "Hanfu" (see Suwen‧Gukong Lun, Leijing Zhang Jie-bin notes that it is the Knee Leiguan point), which means that this place is cold. Parts easily invaded by evil spirits.

[Location]

Lateral part of knee, Yanglingquan (GB34) Three inches straight above, in the depression above the lateral epicondyle of the femur. When the knee is flexed, it is in the depression between the iliotibial band and the biceps femoris tendon behind the lateral epicondyle of the femur.

• Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing: "Three inches above Yanglingquan (GB34), Dubi (ST35) sinks outward 》
• Zhenjiu Zishengjing Author: "Two inches above Yanglingquan (GB34)"; : "One inch closer to Xiyan (EX-LE5)".

[Anatomy]

• Muscles: behind the iliotibial band and in front of the biceps femoris tendon.
• Nerve: There are terminal branches of the myolateral cutaneous nerve under the skin.
• Vessels: lateral arteries and veins above the knee.

[Manipulation]

Perpendicular insertion 1～1.5 inches. moxa cone moxibustion 3 to 5 times, moxa stick warm moxibustion for 10 to 15 minutes.

[Efficacy]

Benefits the knees, relaxes the tendons, and reduces indigestion.

• Classical: lateral knee pain, inability to flex or extend, muscular spasm, crane knee phlegm, arthralgia in the shin, non-stop vomiting, excessive salivation.
• Modern: Swelling and pain in the knees and numbness in the lower legs.

[Recipe]

• Tiburen: Huantiao (GB30), Xiyangguan (GB33), Chengjin (BL56).
• Xiguan (LR7) Arthritis: Xiyangguan (GB33), Liangqiu (ST34), Dubi (ST35), Xuehai (SP10), Zusanli (ST36).