Yang Jiao: An Underappreciated Acupoint for Anxiety and Palpitations

Yang Crossing (Yang Jiao, GB35) may not be the acupoint that every acupuncturist frequently uses in their practice, and it often gets overshadowed by more popular points. However, that doesn’t mean we should overlook it! Despite its less common usage, this acupoint offers significant mental and physical health benefits. The key is that the conditions Yang Jiao is known for treating tend to arise suddenly and unpredictably and can also dissipate just as quickly.

Let’s explore how Yang Jiao can serve as a powerful yet underappreciated resource for managing minor emergencies.Historical Roots and Traditional UseYang Jiao was first documented in “The A-B Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing),” the oldest surviving text on acupuncture and moxibustion (a gentle heat therapy with dried mugwort) dating back to the third century C.E.



This acupoint is an intersection of the gallbladder meridian and the Yang Wei Mai, a vessel responsible for regulating yang energy throughout the body...

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