Quchi (LI 11)

Point He of the Large Intestine.

Location

Quchi is located at the elbow, between the outer end of the flexion crease and the epicondyle.

Important point because it releases the exterior, expels Wind and Cold and clears Heat.

Therapeutic functions and clinical indications

• All external attack syndromes, Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat: a runny nose, for example;
• Local Heat on the meridian, gingivitis, lower jaw abscess;
• Constipation, diarrhea, hemorrhoids;
• It is also used when there is Heat in the Blood: eczema, urticaria.