Traditional Chinese Medicine has its unique methods for treating diseases, just like acupuncture points. Although they may seem unrelated, they can achieve the effect of treating diseases through massage on acupuncture points, which is completely different from Western medicine. For example, massaging the Quze point combined with the Weizhong point can treat acute gastroenteritis. So what are the other applications of the Quze point in combination with other points?
Quze Point
Quze Point
"Quze Point". "Qu" means hidden. "Ze" means swamp. Quze means that the qi and blood of the pericardium meridian converge here. This point is located on the pericardium meridian and is located in the southern part of the body. Although the qi of the upper and lower parts of the pericardium meridian converges and dissipates heat and cold here, showing the characteristic of water moisturizing and descending, the water and humidity from the Heaven Spring point still produce a large amount of gasification here. This point is like a tropical swamp, generating qi and blood, hence the name Quze.
Location of the Quze Point
The Quze Point is located at the transverse line of the elbow, on the ulnar side of the tendon of the biceps brachii.
Acupoint Selection Method: Extend the elbow and turn the palm upward. Slightly bend the elbow and you can feel a large tendon in the elbow bend, which is the tendon of the biceps brachii. On the inner side (ulnar side) of the tendon, you can feel a depression on the transverse line of the elbow, and pressing it will produce a sore and distended feeling.
Acupoint Anatomy: On the ulnar side of the biceps brachii tendon, there are deep muscles such as the pronator teres muscle and the brachialis muscle. There is a venous network composed of the median cubital vein, the cephalic vein, the basilic vein, the palmar branch of the radial vein, and the anterior branch of the ulnar vein. The median nerve and the ulnar nerve pass through the inner side of the forearm.
Applications of the Quze Point in Combination with Other Points
1. Treatment of Hematemesis
The Quze Point is paired with the Shenzhen Point and the Yuzhi Point to treat hematemesis.
2. Treatment of Acute Gastroenteritis
Weizhong Point
The Quze Point is paired with the Weizhong Point for acupuncture and bloodletting to treat acute gastroenteritis.
3. Treatment of Palpitations and Heartache
The Quze Point is paired with the Dalin Point, the Xinyu Point, and the Jueyinshu Point to treat palpitations and heartache.
4. Treatment of Elbow and Arm Spasms, Shoulder and Arm Pain
The Quze Point is paired with the Shaoshang Point, the Chize Point, and the Quchi Point to treat elbow and arm spasms, shoulder and arm pain.
5. Treatment of Cardiac Chest Pain
The Quze Point is paired with the Neiguan Point and the Dalin Point to treat cardiac chest pain.
6. Treatment of Palpitations
The Quze Point is paired with the Dalin Point, which has the effect of clearing the heart and calming the mind, to treat palpitations.
7. Treatment of Vomiting and Stomachache
The Quze Point is paired with the Neiguan Point and the Zhongwan Point, which have the function of regulating the intestines and stomach, to treat vomiting and stomachache.
8. Treatment of Heatstroke
The Quze Point is paired with the Weizhong Point and the Quchi Point, which have the function of clearing heat from the heart, to treat heatstroke.
Quze Point
Treatment Methods and Precautions for the Quze Point
Treatment Principles: If it is cold, use acupuncture and bloodletting or purgation and tonification, or use moxibustion. If it is hot, use water acupuncture or purgation.
Massage: Use the thumb to tap or flick the Quze Point 100-200 times to improve palpitations, heartache, and coughing up blood.
Moxibustion: Use moxa sticks to gently warm the Quze Point for 5-20 minutes, once a day, to relieve anxiety and heartache.
Gua Sha: Use scraping technique to scrape the Quze Point for 3-5 minutes, once every other day, to treat fever, palpitations, heartache, and restlessness.
Acupuncture: Directly puncture the Quze Point 0.3-0.5 inches, causing local soreness and distention. It can be dispersed towards the arm or elbow (or use a triangular needle for bloodletting).
