GB22 (Yuanye, “Armpit Abyss”) is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the lateral chest, 3 cun inferior to the axilla, on the mid-axillary line, in the 4th intercostal space. It regulates Qi and blood in the chest and lateral costal region.
On the lateral chest, 3 cun inferior to the axilla, on the mid-axillary line, in the 4th intercostal space.
Oblique insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution: Pneumothorax.
Regulates Qi and blood in the chest and lateral costal region.
Fullness and pain in the chest and hypochondrium, swelling of axillary lymph nodes.
GB22, Yuanye, is primarily used for regulating Qi and blood in the chest and lateral costal region, making it effective for intercostal neuralgia, chest oppression, and pain in the hypochondriac region. It is particularly useful for conditions arising from Liver Qi stagnation, such as distention and fullness in the lateral costal area. Clinically, it can be combined with GB23 for a broader effect on the lateral chest and flank.
GB22 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB22 (Yuanye) is located on the lateral chest, 3 cun inferior to the axilla, on the mid-axillary line, in the 4th intercostal space.
GB22 regulates Qi and blood in the chest and lateral costal region. Common clinical indications include fullness and pain in the chest and hypochondrium, swelling of axillary lymph nodes.
Oblique insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution: Pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
GB22 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).