GB23 (Zhejin, “Flank Sinews”) is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the lateral chest, 1 cun anterior to GB22, in the 4th intercostal space. It regulates Qi and blood in the chest and lateral costal region.
On the lateral chest, 1 cun anterior to GB22, 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, asthma.
GB23, Zhejin, is a significant point for regulating Qi and blood in the chest and lateral costal region, making it highly effective for pain, distention, and fullness in the hypochondrium and intercostal spaces. It is particularly useful for conditions related to Liver Qi stagnation, such as rib-side pain and difficulty breathing due to chest constriction. It is often used with GB22 and Liver 14 to address Liver Qi stagnation in the lateral aspect of the body.
GB23 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB23 (Zhejin) is located on the lateral chest, 1 cun anterior to GB22, in the 4th intercostal space.
GB23 regulates Qi and blood in the chest and lateral costal region. Common clinical indications include fullness and pain in the chest and hypochondrium, asthma.
Oblique insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution: Pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
GB23 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).