Among the various acupoints in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Yang Hill Spring (Yang Ling Quan, GB34) is particularly notable. It’s frequently used by practitioners and valued by patients for a wide range of health issues, from joint and tendon problems to anxiety.
What makes Yang Ling Quan so effective? Ancient wisdom and modern research highlight its significant impact on the body’s meridian system and how it interacts with brain function.
Ancient Knowledge In Modern TCM Practice
Yang Ling Quan is first mentioned in the “Ling Shu,” also known as the “Spiritual Pivot,” one of the foundational texts of TCM that focuses on acupuncture therapy. Yang Ling Quan is classified as a He-sea point on the gallbladder meridian, an energy pathway associated with this organ. He-sea points have a unique ability to regulate the flow of qi and blood throughout the entire meridian.
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
Moreen was born into a family with a lineage of four generations of traditional Chinese medicine doctors and professors.
She was Dean of the Natural Therapies Institute in Sydney, Australia.
Drawing on her family heritage, she created a certified organic wellness brand, and co-founded the largest Chinese medical image encyclopedia online.
