Name
委陽
- Wei Yang
- Yang part of the bend (of the popliteal fossa)
- Storage of Yang
Location
External end of the popliteal fossa crease, on the inner side of the biceps femoris tendon
Nature
Lower He-Sea point of Triple Burner
Functions
- Harmonizes the Triple Burner
- Promotes elimination of fluids: scanty urine, dribbling, difficult urination, damp-heat in the lower burner, stones
- Local point for pain in the popliteal fossa and knee BL-39 + BL-38
- Lower backache, haemorrhoids, abdominal distension
Comments
Important for stimulating transformation and excretion of fluids in the Lower Burner
Treatment
- Needling: 0.5-0.7 CUN