GB 22 — Yuān Yè (渊腋) — Armpit Abyss
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1. Overview
GB 22 — Yuān Yè (渊腋) — is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder meridian. Its English name, Armpit Abyss, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use GB 22 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the mid-axillary line, when the arm is raised, 3 cun below the axilla in the fourth intercostal space.
3. Actions
- Regulates the Qi
- Unbinds the chest
- Benefits the axilla
4. Indications
- Fullness of the chest
- Swelling of the axillary region
- Pain of the hypochondriac region
- Pain and motor impairment of the arm
- Pain of the shoulder and arm
- Inability to raise the arm
- Axillary lymphadenitis
- Cough
- Chills and fever
5. Needling
Puncture obliquely 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
GB 22 Yuān Yè (Armpit Abyss) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use GB 22 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Cough. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
