GB22

Yuanye

Touqiaoyin(GB22,渊腋) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyang Gall Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Location

At the middle axillary line and 3 cun below the axilla, in the 4th intercostal space when the arm is lifted.

Indication

• ①Fullness sensation in the chest, pain and paraesthesia in the hypochondriac region;
• ②pain in the upper limb, swelling of the axilla, pain in the back and shoulder.

Method

Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch.