LI-11 – Quchi (曲池)
Pool at the Bend
Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian
Location
At the lateral end of the elbow crease, midway between the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and the biceps tendon
Needling technique
Depth: 1-1.5 cun (20-30 mm)
Direction: Perpendicular
Indications
Fever, Allergy, urticaria, eczema, hypertension, shoulder and elbow pain, immune disorders, constipation
Contraindications
Avoid in patients with bleeding disorders. Caution near the radial nerve.