QUZE

NAME

QUZE

LOCATION

On the transverse cubital crease, at the ulnar side of the tendon of the m. biceps brachii.
With the arm bent slightly at the elbow, this point can be found just medial to the tendon of the biceps muscle at the transverse crease of the elbow.
On the transverse cubital crease, in the depression immediately to the ulnar side of the biceps brachii muscle.
Note: locate this point with the elbow slightly bent.

NEEDLING

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 0.7 cun or prick to bleed.
Straight insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun, causing local distention and soreness and sometimes a numb, sore sensation extending as far as the middle finger.
For acute gastritis or enteritis or Heat exhaustion accompanied by high fever, prick to bleed.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun, or prick to bleed.
Note: needle this point with the elbow slightly bent.
Caution: the brachial artery and veins lie deeply, just medial to this point.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

He-Sea point
Water point

ACTIONS

Opens up Heart Qi
Drains Heat from the Qi, Ying and Blood levels
Regulates the Intestines
Pacifies the Stomach
Harmonizes the Stomach and Intestines
Expels Fire toxin
Opens the Orifices
Stops convulsions
Moves Blood
Dispels Stasis
Calms the Shen
Stops vomiting and diarrhea
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain

INDICATIONS

Cardiac pain
Palpitations
Febrile diseases
Irritability
Stomach ache
Vomiting
Pain in the elbow and arm
Tremor of the hand and arm
Whole body very hot
Very thirsty
Dry mouth
Whole body trembling
Excess thirst and very hot without perspiration
Epigastric pain
Fright
Nervousness with thirst
Dyspnea
Urticaria
Trembling of the arms and hands
Wind-Cold Invasion
Cough
Uterine fibroids
Inflammation of the Heart
Vomiting glairy mucus or Blood
Brachial neuralgia
Upper neuralgia
Morning sickness
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Severe tonsillitis
Hemiplegia
Agitation and thirst
Hemoptysis
Hematemesis
Summerheat stroke
Counterflow Qi
Contraction of the arm and hand
Acute gastroenteritis
Enteritis
Rheumatic Heart disease
Myocarditis
Bronchitis
Heat exhaustion
Chest pain and easily frightened
Diarrhea with vomiting
Irritability and fullness
Dreams of water
Insanity
Fever with Excess perspiration
Paralysis
Infertility
Fear of meeting people
Heat stroke
Erysipelas
Diarrhea with Blood in the stool
Skin eruptions
Convulsions
Coma
Excessive menstrual bleeding due to Blood Heat
Measles with fever and incessant movements of the hand and arm
Paracholera
Cholera
Epidemic diseases
Sadness
Perspiration on the head and neck
Agitation and restlessness
Dry tongue with pain of the lateral costal region
Dysenteric disorder
Pounding sensation below the Heart
Wind rash
Paralysis of the upper limb

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point brings stability. This is an excellent point for treating children, especially with measles. This point clears Heat at the Qi Level.