Gallbladder 22

GB 22 / Yuan Ye / Armpit Abyss

POINT LOCATION

On the mid-axillary line when the arm is raised, 3 cun below the axilla in the 4th intercostal space.

 

Associations

• Tendonomuscular meridian gathering point of Arm Yin channels

 

INDICATIONS / CONDITIONS TREATED

• Cough
• Chest congestion/fullness
• Hypochondriac pain
• Axillary swelling
• Pain/motion restriction of shoulder and upper arm

 

TCM ACTIONS

• Regulates Qi
• Opens chest

 

Cautions

• Pneumothorax caution