GB23 (Zhejin, “Flank Sinews”) is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the lateral aspect of the chest, in the 4th intercostal space, 1 cun anterior to the mid-axillary line. This is located 1 cun anterior to YuanYe (GB22), which is 3 cun inferior to the apex of the axilla. It expands the chest, regulates Qi, and alleviates fullness and pain.
On the lateral aspect of the chest, in the 4th intercostal space, 1 cun anterior to the mid-axillary line. This is located 1 cun anterior to YuanYe (GB22), which is 3 cun inferior to the apex of the axilla.
Oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun along the intercostal space. Avoid deep perpendicular insertion to prevent pneumothorax.
Expands the chest, regulates Qi, and alleviates fullness and pain..
Sudden fullness in the chest, inability to lie down, wheezing, shortness of breath, vomiting of undigested food, acid regurgitation..
Zhejin is a local point on the Gallbladder channel primarily used for acute conditions of chest constraint and respiratory distress. Its classical indications point to its effectiveness for sudden chest fullness that is so severe it prevents the patient from lying down, accompanied by wheezing. It can also address rebellious Stomach Qi, such as vomiting and acid reflux, when it affects the chest and diaphragm.
GB23 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB23 (Zhejin) is located on the lateral aspect of the chest, in the 4th intercostal space, 1 cun anterior to the mid-axillary line. This is located 1 cun anterior to YuanYe (GB22), which is 3 cun inferior to the apex of the axilla.
GB23 expands the chest, regulates Qi, and alleviates fullness and pain. Common clinical indications include sudden fullness in the chest, inability to lie down, wheezing, shortness of breath, vomiting of undigested food, acid regurgitation.
Oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun along the intercostal space. Avoid deep perpendicular insertion to prevent pneumothorax.
GB23 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).