Quchi

Quchi(LI11, 曲池) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Yangming Large Intestine Meridian of Hand. Quchi is the He-Sea point of the Large Intestine. It is the main point for antianaphylaxis and antipyresis.

Meaning

Qu, crooked; chi, pond.
When the arm is flexed, a depression at the elbow is like a pool and the point is inside it.

Location

When the elbow is flexed, the point is in the midpoint between the lateral end of the transverse cubical crease and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

Indication

Method

Perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun.


Quchi