Name

陽池

• Yang Chi
• Yang Pool
• Pool of Yang

Location

On the wrist joint, on the ulnar side of the common extensor tendon of the fingers

Nature

Yuan-Source Point

Functions

• Tonifies the function of fluid transformation, the metabolism of Water. See Body Fluids. Swollen legs, oedema.
• Tonifies Yang: weakness, tiredness, fatigue, poor appetite. With moxibustion
• Sedates excess Fire when it is due to Yin deficiency: diabetes with excessive thirst, drinks a lot, dry mouth.
• If there is dampness, turbid energy that prevents Yang from rising: gas, poor diet, accumulation of stools TE-4 + CV-12. Vomiting in pregnancy.
• Lesser Yang: alternation between chills and hot flushes, anxiety.
• Local pain: relaxes the sinews, wrist pain, even fracture, lack of strength to grasp objects. Frozen hand.
• Shoulder pain in the Triple Burner Channel. Numbness, tingling of 2nd and 3rd finger. See Ma Mu

Comments

Treats patterns of Deficiency and Excess

Treatment

• Needling: 0.3-0.5 cun. Can be moxaed

Interactions

• Arm and hand contracture: LI-4, LI-11, LU-5, TE-3
• Circulate the energy: CV-6, CV-12