GB 21-25

Question 1

GB 21 Location

Answer 1

On the shoulder, directly above the nipple, at the midpoint of the line connecting Du14 and the acromion, at the highest point of the shoulder

Question 2

GB 21 Actions

Answer 2

1. Regulates Qi, activates the channel and alleviates pain
2. Transforms and lowers phlegm and dissipates nodules
3. Benefits the breasts and expedites delivery

Question 3

GB 21 Needling

Answer 3

Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch

Question 4

GB 21 Indication

Answer 4

Tight traps – liver qi stag
Liver wind phlegm
Liver fire congealing fluids
Good for Xu with ST 36
Lactation issues from stress

Question 5

GB 21 Cautions

Answer 5

Deep or perpendicular needling may induce a pneumothorax
Contraindicated in pregnancy

Question 6

GB 22 Location

Answer 6

On the mid-axillary line when the arm is raised, 3 cun below the axilla, in the 5th intercostal space

Question 7

GB 22 Needling

Answer 7

Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 inch

Question 8

GB 22 Action

Answer 8

1. Regulates Qi and unbinds the chest
2. Benefits the axilla

Question 9

GB 22 Cautions

Answer 9

Deep or perpendicular needling may induce a pneumothorax

Question 10

GB 23 Location

Answer 10

1 cun anterior to GB22, at the level of the nipple, in the 5th intercostal space

Question 11

GB 23 Needling

Answer 11

Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 inch

Question 12

GB 23 Actions

Answer 12

1. Unbinds the chest and lowers rebellion
2. Regulates Qi in the three jiao

Question 13

GB 23 Indications

Answer 13

Muscle Atrophy

Question 14

GB 23 Cautions

Answer 14

Deep or perpendicular needling may induce a pneumothorax

Question 15

GB 24 Classification

Answer 15

Front Mu Point of the Gall Bladder

Question 16

GB 24 Location

Answer 16

Directly below the nipple, in the seventh intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline

Question 17

GB 24 Needling

Answer 17

Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 inch

Question 18

GB 24 Action

Answer 18

1. Benefits the Gall Bladder and spreads Liver Qi
2. Lowers rebellious Qi and harmonizes the middle jiao
3. Resolves damp-heat

Question 19

GB 24 Indications

Answer 19

GB disease
Tonify GB, timidity and indecisiveness

Question 20

GB 24 Caution

Answer 20

Deep or perpendicular needling may induce a pneumothorax

Question 21

GB 25 Classification

Answer 21

Front Mu of the Kidneys

Question 22

GB 25 Location

Answer 22

On the lateral side of the abdomen, on the lower border of the free end of the 12th rib

Question 23

GB 25 Needling

Answer 23

perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5inch

Question 24

GB 25 Actions

Answer 24

1. Tonifies the Kidneys & regulates the water passages
2. Fortifies the Spleen & regulates the intestines
3. Strengthens the lumbar region

Question 25

GB 25 Caution

Answer 25

In thin subjects, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity