QUQUAN

NAME

QUQUAN

LOCATION

Just superior to the medial end of the popliteal crease, in the depression anterior to the tendons of the m. semitendinosus and m. semimembranosis, about 1 cun anterior to KI-10 Yingu.
Note: It is helpful to flex the knee to locate the popliteal crease and identify the tendons, although the point may subsequently be needled with a pillow under the leg to semi-flex it. The m. semitendinosus, which lies posteriorly to the m. semimembranosis is the most prominent of the two tendons.
When the knee is flexed, the point is at the medial end of
the transverse popliteal crease, posterior to the medial epicondyle
of the tibia, in the depression of the anterior border of the
insertions of the m. semitendinosus and m. semimembranosis.
With the knee flexed, this point can be found in the depression at the medial end of the transverse crease on the posterior aspect of the knee.
With the knee flexed, this point is located in the depression on the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease between the upper border of the medial epicondyle of the femur and the tendon of the semimembranosus muscle.

NEEDLING

Perpendicular or slightly posterior insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

He-Sea point of the Liver channel
Water point of the Liver channel
Tonification point of the Liver

ACTIONS

Clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Jiao
Benefits the genitals
Invigorates the Blood
Benefits the uterus
Nourishes Blood and Yin
Benefits the Bladder
Relaxes the muscle channels

INDICATIONS

Swelling and itching of the genitals
Pain of the genitals
Genital itching
Pain of the penis
Impotence
Lack of sperm
Seminal emission
Seminal emission associated with sexual taxation
Uterine prolapse
Abdominal masses in women due to Blood Stasis
Hypogastric masses
Infertility due to Blood Stasis
Amenorrhea
Swelling of the hypogastrium
Shan disorder
Pain of the abdomen and lateral costal region
Umbilical pain
Pain in the internal part of the hip
Sensation of swelling in the flanks
Diarrhea
Vertigo
Pain at the articulation of the knee
Generalized pains of the body
Swelling of the genital region
Eating up of the external genitalia
Blurred vision
Anger
Indecision
Person cannot tolerate change of environment or company
Cramped rectal discharge of thick blood
Vaginal prolapse
Lower abdominal pain
Lower abdominal pain that goes to the throat
Vaginitis
Prostatitis
Painful urinary dysfunction
Testicular mumps
Dysuria
Spermatorrhea
Nocturnal emission
Rheumatism of the knee with swelling
Pain in the knee and calf with an icy Cold sensation
Intestinal hemorrhage
Edema of the abdomen and flanks
Madness
Difficult urination
Retention of urine
Painful and rough urination
Enuresis
Nephritis
Anuria
Diarrhea with undigested food in the stool
Diarrhea with pus and Blood
No pleasure in eating
Mania disorder
Headache
Visual dizziness
Epistaxis
Redness, Heat, swelling and pain of the eyes
Dyspnea
Knee pain
Swelling and pain of the patella
Coldness and pain of the knee and lower leg
Pain of the inner thigh
Extreme pain of the body
Problems with sight
Anhydrosis
Agitated madness
Suffocation
Colic
External swelling of the leg
Damp-Heat dysentery
Dizziness
Very bad fear
Jealousy
Depression
Very fragile - cannot take one more trial or tribulation
Fibroid tumors
Pruritis vulvae
Drug-induced disorders
Unable to lift head to see close up, or in the distance
Hernia pain
Urinary tract infection
Dysmenorrhea due to Blood Stasis
Abdominal pain
Muscular contracture of the knee inhibiting movement
Dysentery
Dysentery with pus and Blood
Menstrual disorders in girls
Tuberculosis due to debauchery
Paraplegia

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point acts mainly on the genitals and lower abdomen. Its main function is to eliminate Damp-Heat from the Lower Jiao. It is effective for both Damp-Heat and Cold-Damp.