Modern medicine often uses this point to treat shoulder joint pain, elbow pain, hypertension, upper limb paralysis, appendicitis, thyroid enlargement, acute gastroenteritis, urticaria, and influenza. In addition, this point has remarkable effects on skin diseases, ulcers, and abscesses.
Location: The Qu Chi point is located on the outer side of the forearm, where there is a depression on the outer edge of the elbow crease when the elbow is flexed at a right angle. Qu Chi is the confluent point of the Large Intestine meridian and has the functions of "clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing fever, and promoting the circulation of qi and blood".
Treating measles and relieving itching quickly
Measles is characterized by the appearance of various sizes and shapes of rash on the skin accompanied by itching. This disease is often caused by the invasion of wind evil that cannot be dispelled, which accumulates in the muscles, skin, and blood, leading to the onset of the disease. It can also be caused by excessive consumption of nourishing and heat-producing foods, leading to excessive accumulation of heat in the digestive system, which cannot be smoothly discharged and manifests as a skin disease. Qu Chi is a point on the Large Intestine meridian and has the effects of accelerating metabolism and promoting liver detoxification. Therefore, applying proper pressure to this point and stimulating it vigorously for more than 5 minutes can relieve itching.
Fighting allergic rhinitis
Qu Chi is the confluent point of the Hand Yangming Large Intestine meridian and has the functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, dispelling wind and opening the meridians, and regulating lung qi. It can treat diseases in the nasal and throat areas. Allergic rhinitis is a common and frequently-occurring disease in the field of otorhinolaryngology. Pressing and massaging the Qu Chi point can stimulate the meridians and quickly promote the smooth flow of qi and blood in the body, achieving the effect of treating allergic rhinitis.
Tapping Qu Chi point to urgently lower blood pressure
Qu Chi point has many functions, and the most convenient use is to lower blood pressure. When blood pressure rises suddenly, pressing the Qu Chi point can relax the nervous system, gradually regulate breathing, and make the heart rate and blood pressure return to normal. Pressing this point regularly can also help maintain stable blood pressure and prevent hypertension.
During the peak period of hypertension, which is from 6 to 10 am and from 3 to 5 pm, spread out the palm of the right hand, slightly bend the left arm, and tap the elbow of the left hand with the side of the right palm, which is the location of the Qu Chi point. Repeat this several times to keep blood pressure stable.
