Qu Chi (LI11)
📍 Location
On the lateral end of the elbow crease, at the midpoint between the elbow crease and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
🏥 Indications
Hypertension, fever, skin diseases (eczema, urticaria), elbow and shoulder pain, common cold.
🖐️ Stimulation method
Perpendicular needling 1-1.5 cun. Strong pressure massage to lower blood pressure. Moxibustion for cold.
⚠️ Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with severe qi deficiency. Used with caution in cases of acute anemia.
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