There are many acupuncture points on the human body, and different points correspond to different diseases. Today, let's learn about the efficacy and main functions of the acupuncture point "Quze" on the arm. Let's take a look together with the editor!
Quze Acupuncture Point
Quze is the name of the acupoint. It is mentioned in "Ling Shu. Ben Shu". It belongs to the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian and is the point where the meridian qi and blood converge.
The name "Quze" implies that the qi and blood of the Pericardium Meridian converge here, hidden and secretive like a marsh.
This point is located in the southern region of the body and represents the characteristics of water, with the convergence and dispersion of the meridian qi of the upper and lower parts of the Pericardium Meridian. However, the water and dampness from the meridian qi passing through the point still generate a large amount of steam, similar to a tropical marsh, hence the name Quze.
Functions and Indications of Quze Acupuncture Point
Chest pain, easy to startle, palpitations, stomachache, vomiting, muscle cramps, fever, restlessness, pain in the elbow and arm, tremors in the upper limbs, cough.
Efficacy of Quze Acupuncture Point
Treating diseases: heatstroke, stomach pain, vomiting, palpitations, chest pain, fever and restlessness, arm pain, etc.
Functions: clearing the heart, calming dryness, promoting blood circulation and relieving muscle tension.
Clinical Applications: commonly used in the treatment of acute gastroenteritis, heatstroke, etc.
Combination of Quze Acupuncture Point with Other Points
(1) Quze point combined with Shenmen point and Yujie point to relieve and treat hematemesis.
(2) Quze point combined with Neiguan point, Zhongwan point, and Zusanli point to relieve and treat vomiting and stomach pain.
(3) Quze point combined with Weizhong point and Quchi point to relieve and treat high fever and heatstroke.
(4) Quze point combined with Neiguan point and Dalin point to relieve and treat chest pain.
Treatment Methods and Precautions for Quze Acupuncture Point
Treatment principles: If cold, puncture and bleed or purge first, then tonify or use moxibustion. If hot, use water needle or purge.
Massage therapy: Use the thumb to tap the Quze point 100-200 times to improve palpitations, chest pain, and hemoptysis.
Moxibustion therapy: Use a moxa stick to gently warm the Quze point for 5-20 minutes, once a day, to relieve startle and chest pain.
Scraping therapy: Use scraping technique to scrape the Quze point for 3-5 minutes, once every other day, to treat fever, palpitations, chest pain, and restlessness.
Acupuncture therapy: Directly insert the needle into the Quze point 0.3-0.5 inches, causing local soreness and swelling, and then disperse it to the arm or elbow (or use a three-edged needle to puncture and bleed).
