GB 23 — Zhé Jīn (辄筋) — Flank Sinews
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1. Overview
GB 23 — Zhé Jīn (辄筋) — is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder meridian. Its English name, Flank Sinews, 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 23 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
1 cun anterior to GB-22 in the fifth intercostal space.
3. Actions
- Regulates Qi
- Unbinds the chest
- Benefits the axilla
4. Indications
- Fullness of the chest
- Hypochondriac pain
- Asthma
- Swelling of the axilla
- Saber lumps
- Inability to raise the arm
- Belching
- 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 23 Zhé Jīn (Flank Sinews) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use GB 23 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Asthma, 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.
