The Extra points

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COMMENTARY
The point Dannangxue (M-LE-23) is famous for its appli-
cation in the treatment of both acute and chronic
cholecystitis and cholelithiasis. In the majority of cases it
becomes tender when the gall bladder is inflamed, and
indeed may perform a secondary role in the diagnosis of
these conditions. Dannangxue (M-LE-23) is one of the few
acupuncture points that only exists on one side of the
body.
COMBINATIONS
Acute pain of cholelithiasis: Dannangxue (M-LE-23),
Yanglingquan GB-34 (left), Qimen LIV-14 (right),
Burong ST-19 (right), Zhongwan REN-12, Hegu L.I.-4
and Taichong LIV-3.
Yanglingquan GB-34
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Dannagxue (M-LE-23)
DANNANGXUE (M-LE-23)
Gallbladder Point
LOCATION
Between 1 and 2 cun distal to Yanglingquan
GB-34 on the right leg.
LOCATION NOTE
i. The exact location of this point is determined by careful
palpation to identify the point of maximum tenderness; ii.
Yanglingquan GB-34 is located below the lateral aspect of
the knee, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun
anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
ACTIONS
Clears heat and drains damp
INDICATIONS
Acute and chronic cholecystitis, acute and chronic
cholelithiasis, disease of the bile duct, biliary ascaria-
sis, distention and pain of the lateral costal region,
paralysis and numbness of the lower limb.
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