Quze PC3 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication

Nomenclature:

Qu: curve ze: marsh
Quze is the point where qi of the meridian infuses into the shallow depression of the elbow like a water flowing into a marsh.

Location:

On the transverse cubital crease, on the ulnar side of tendon of the biceps brachii muscle.

Functions:

• Opens Heart qi (resuscitation, loss of consciousness).
• Drains heat and cools blood. (heat that has gone deep into body, severe bronchitis, sunstroke ).
• Sedates rebellious qi and stops vomiting.

Indication:

• Quze is good point for cardiac pain, palpitation, Sunstroke.
• Stomachache, vomiting, diarrhea.
• Local problems: arm pain, elbow pain.

Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.0 cun.
Prick with the three-edged needle to induce bleeding.

Remark:

He-Sea point.

Precaution:

The brachial artery and veins lie deeply, just medial to this point.

Read about other points of Pericardium Meridian:

PC1-Tianchi-天池    PC2-Tianquan-天泉 PC4-Ximen-郄门  PC5-Jianshi-间使    PC6-Neiguan-内关    PC7-Daling-大陵  PC8-Laogong-劳宫   PC9-Zhongchong-中冲