LI-11, Qu Chi, 曲 池, Pool at the Crook
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| Categories |
| He-Sea Point • Ghost Point • Mother Point |
| Location |
| At the elbow • Midway between LU-5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus • At the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular Depth: 1 to 1.5 cun |
| Description: Perpendicular insertion or joined by through-needling to HT3 |
| Caution: |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| HE-SEA POINT: 1) Counter flow qi and diarrhea, disease of the stomach from irregular eating and drinking. Distention and abdominal pain, vomiting, and dysenteric disorder • 2) Skin diseases - erysipelas, uticaria, rash, dry skin, shingles, whole body itch, clove sores on the back - GOOD FOR ANY KIND OF SKIN PROBLEMS where REDNESS is seen (not like LI-7 where it's only good for furuncles and carbuncles from toxic heat) |
| Energetics 2 |
| MOTHER POINT (earth point): Flow of qi and blood in the upper limb: good for shoulder pain, face, and head |
| Energetics 3 |
| CLEAR HEAT: One of the foremost points on the body to clear heat and fire. • Heat - rapid pulse, red tongue • Shen - (like a ghost point) psycho-emotional problems, manic type, irritability, hyperactive • HYPERTENSION • Mastitis |
| Energetics 4 |
| LOCAL ISSUES: especially elbow pain, most important point for TENNIS ELBOW |
| Energetics 5 |
| Benefit tendons, Bi Pain |
| Energetics 6 |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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