GB22

Yuanye

Star

淵腋 (Yuānyè) — Armpit Abyss

Gallbladder channel · point 22

Location

On the lateral chest, on the mid-axillary line, in the fourth intercostal space, 3 cun below the axilla.

Needling

Depth: 0.3–0.5 cun
Angle: Oblique or transverse
⚠ Cautions: Pneumothorax risk on deep perpendicular insertion.

Functions

  • Regulates qi and relieves fullness of the chest and flanks

Indications

Chest and hypochondriac pain and fullnessswelling of the axillapain of the arm

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