【Category】
extra point.
【Origin】
Zhoujian (EX-UE1) is an anatomical term in Chinese medicine. It refers to the tip of the elbow, which is the protruding part of the olecranon of the ulna. The acupuncture point is on it, hence the name.
【Location】
At the back of the elbow, when the elbow is bent, it is the tip of the olecranon of the ulna.
【Anatomy】
There is a superficial tendon membrane; an arterial network of the elbow joint; and a dorsal cutaneous nerve of the forearm.
【Manipulation】
Moxibustion 3 to 7 days.
【Efficacy】
Carbuncle, scrofula, boil and sore, intestinal abscess.
【Recipe】
- pestilent qi: Quchi (LI11) through Binao (LI14), Zusanli (ST36), Tiantu (CV22), Lianquan (CV23), Shaohai (HT3), Bailao (moxibustion) , Zhoujian (EX-UE1) (moxibustion), ashi point (moxibustion).
- pestilent qi in Xiangsheng, starting from the nucleus around the neck: Tianjing (TE10), Fengchi (GB20), Zhoujian ( EX-UE1), Quepen (ST12), Shixuan (EX-UE11).
