There are many acupoints on the human body, and different acupoints correspond to different diseases. Today, let's learn about the efficacy and function of the acupoint "Quze" on the arm, and its specific indications. Let's take a look together!
Quze Acupoint
【Quze Acupoint】The name of the meridian point. From "Ling Shu: Ben Shu". Belongs to the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian. It is a (Water) point.
【Name Explanation】"Quze Acupoint". "Qu" means hidden. "Ze" means marsh. The name Quze implies that the qi and blood of the pericardium meridian converge here.
This acupoint is located in the southern part of the body, where the meridian qi of the upper and lower parts of the pericardium meridian converge and dissipate heat and cold. It shows the characteristics of water's moisturizing and descending nature. However, the meridian water transmitted from Tianquan acupoint to this acupoint still contains a large amount of vaporized water dampness, which generates qi and blood like a tropical marsh. Therefore, it is named Quze.
Efficacy and Function of Quze Acupoint
Heartache, easy to startle, palpitations, stomachache, vomiting, muscle cramps, fever, restlessness, pain in the elbow and arm, tremors in the upper limbs, coughing.
Effects of Quze Acupoint
【Indications】Heat stroke, stomachache, vomiting, palpitations, heartache, restlessness, arm pain, etc.
【Effects】Clearing the heart and calming dryness, relaxing tendons and promoting blood circulation.
【Clinical Application】Commonly used in the treatment of acute gastroenteritis, heat stroke, etc.
【Combinations with Other Acupoints】
(1) Quze acupoint combined with Shenmen acupoint and Yujie acupoint for relieving hematemesis;
(2) Quze acupoint combined with Neiguan acupoint, Zhongwan acupoint, and Zusanli acupoint for relieving vomiting and stomachache;
(3) Quze acupoint combined with Weizhong acupoint and Quchi acupoint for relieving high fever and heat stroke;
(4) Quze acupoint combined with Neiguan acupoint and Dalin acupoint for relieving chest pain.
Acupoint Therapies and Precautions for Quze Acupoint
【Treatment Principles】If cold, use acupuncture with bleeding or first purge and then tonify, or use moxibustion. If hot, use water needle or purge.
【Massage Therapy】Tap Quze acupoint with the thumb 100-200 times to improve palpitations, heartache, and hemoptysis.
【Moxibustion Therapy】Use moxa stick to gently warm and moxibust Quze acupoint for 5-20 minutes, once a day, to relieve startle and heartache.
【Gua Sha Therapy】Use scraping method to scrape Quze acupoint for 3-5 minutes, once every other day, to treat fever, palpitations, heartache, restlessness, etc.
【Acupuncture Therapy】Directly puncture Quze acupoint with a needle for 0.3-0.5 cun, causing local soreness and swelling, and then disperse it towards the arm or elbow (or use a triangular needle to puncture and bleed)
