NAME
ZHOULIAO
LOCATION
With the arm flexed at the elbow, this point can be found approximately
1 cun above and lateral to LI-11 Quchi at the
margin of the humerus.
When the elbow is flexed, the point is on the lateral side
of the upper arm, 1 cun above LI-11 Quchi.
When the elbow is flexed, the point is located in the depression
1 cun proximal to the end and 1 cun lateral
to LI-11 Quchi.
NEEDLING
Slanted insertion, along the anterior margin of the humerus,
1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
Benefits the elbow joint
INDICATIONS
Pain at the elbow and arm
Inflammation of the epicondyle of the humerus
Wind-taxation with somnolence
Pain and stiffness of the elbow
Bi Syndrome of the arm
Insensitivity and rheumatism of elbow
Paralysis of the upper extremities
Spasm or numbness of the arm
Lassitude
Spasm or numbness of the arm
Numbness and immobility of the upper arm
Inflammation of the lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Pain in the arm which cannot be raised or bent
COMBINATIONS
| LI-11 Quchi LI-10 Shousanli | LI-15 Jianyu SI-4 Wangu | LI-14 Binao |
| Inflammation of the epicondyle of the humerus | Swelling and redness of the arm with elbow pain | Pain and inability to raise the arm |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is a very useful point to treat tennis elbow when pain radiates upwards towards the shoulder..