Quze Point accepts the convergence of the pericardium meridians, which are the upper and lower meridians of the heart. The heat of the qi and blood reaching this point begins to decline and continuously transforms into meridian water, exhibiting the moistening and descending characteristics of water.
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The meridian water that passes through Tianquan Point and descends to this point still carries hot and humid water. The collision of these two types of qi and blood generates qi and blood, just like a tropical swamp, hence the name "Quze".
The qi and blood in Quze Point come from the meridian water descending from Tianquan Point and the cold and humid water qi from the upper part, as well as the water and dampness qi obtained from the meridians below the elbow of the pericardium meridian. The convergence and collision of the upper and lower qi and blood form the meeting point of the pericardium meridian. In the Five Elements, the pericardium meridian belongs to fire, while Quze Point belongs to water. Therefore, regular massage of this acupoint has the functions of clearing the heart, reducing fire, relieving restlessness, and calming the mind.
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If you often experience chest and heart heat, dizziness, or have diseases such as hypertension and coronary heart disease that belong to the symptoms of pericardium meridian heat, you can regulate it by massaging Quze Point.
In addition, Quze Point can also be used to treat heart pain. "Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing" records: "For sudden chest pain and coughing, Quze Point is the main acupoint. When blood is released, it will be relieved." In "Qian Jin Fang", it is mentioned that Quze Point and Dalin Point are the main acupoints for heart discomfort and surprise. "Tong Ren" says that Quze Point can "treat heart pain, relieve restlessness and dry mouth, reverse qi and vomit blood, wind stroke, and trembling in the arm, elbow, and wrist." These are all experiences obtained by ancient people through continuous medical exploration.
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According to the "Shang Shu Hong Fan", it is recorded that "wood is called Quzhi" in the Yin-Yang Five Elements. The liver belongs to wood, and the meaning of Quzhi is that there is straightness in the curve, a harmonious combination of rigidity and flexibility. Therefore, "Qu" can be understood as the liver. Quze Point specializes in treating liver diseases, so it has extraordinary nurturing abilities for this area and is an important acupoint for liver protection.
According to the "Ling Shu Shun Qi Yi Ri Fen Wei Si Shi", it is recorded that "if the disease is in the stomach due to improper diet, taking the point of He and bleeding the collaterals at Quze Point has the functions of opening the orifices, dispelling evil, activating blood circulation, removing stasis, and dredging the meridians." In addition, long-term pressing of this acupoint has very good effects on vomiting, spasmodic muscle contractions, twitching of limbs, chest and heart heat, dizziness, and brain swelling.
