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Yuanye (GB 22)

Location

With the arm raised, on the mid-axillary line, 3 cun below the axilla, in the 4th intercostal space.

Indications
  • Fullness of the chest, cough
  • Pain in the hypochondriac region, swelling of the axillary region
  • Pain and motor impairment of the arm
Contraindications: 
Contraindicated for moxa
Applications
  • Regulates qi, loosens the chest
  • Benefits the axilla
Techniques

Needle obliquely 0.3-0.5 cun. Deep or perpendicular insertion is not advisable as it may puncture the lung.

Remarks
Special Points Remarks: 
Muscle Meridian Meeting Point - 3 Arm Yin