Quchi acupoint(LI11): natural anti-inflammatory and pain relief
Introduction to Quchi Point:
A key point for relieving joint pain and skin problems, Quchi (Quchi, LI11) is located at the lateral end of the transverse elbow stripe, in the depression that appears when the elbow is flexed. Daily massage can reduce inflammatory factor levels by 35% (Natural Medicine study), making it particularly suitable for gym-goers, eczema sufferers and people with high stress.
Finding of the Quchi point:
Bend the elbow 90 degrees and find the lateral transverse end of the elbow
Touch the lateral epicondyle of the humerus (lateral bony prominence of the elbow)
The midpoint of the line connecting the two points is the Quchi point.
Self-assessment: Soreness when pressed in a healthy state, tingling when eczema flares up.
What is the function of the Quchi point?
- Joint pain killer
When tennis elbow attack with a chilled metal spoon rolling pressure Quchi points, with solar plexus massage, 10 minutes to relieve acute pain. - Skin Inflammation Conditioning
After applying aloe vera gel on eczema area, massage Quchi acupoint and [Sanyinjiao] (inner side of ankle) synchronously, the itching relief rate reaches 72%. - Immunity booster
Daily moxibustion of Quchi acupoint for 15 minutes during flu season, together with vitamin C supplementation, reduces the risk of catching a cold by 41%. - Stress Headache Relief
Rubbing Qu Chi acupoint clockwise with peppermint essential oil, together with [Nei Guan acupoint] (inner wrist) stimulation, restores mental clarity within 5 minutes.
Combination therapy of Quchi acupoint
- Quchi point + Kidney point (BL23)
Application: Chronic fatigue joint pain
Operation: Slapping Qu Chi in the morning and applying hot compresses on the waist before going to bed
- Quchi acupoint + Fengchi acupoint (GB20)
Indications: Allergic rhinitis
Regimen: daily pressure during seasonal changes
Safety precautions for Quchi acupoint:
Essential oil massage is not allowed on broken skin
Patients with severe high blood pressure need to be instructed by a physician
Pregnant women are advised to switch to gentle strokes (prohibited in late pregnancy)
Important Reminder:
All information on this site is for learning and communication purposes only, not for diagnosis and treatment of disease, if there is any physical discomfort, please seek medical attention offline in a timely manner.