Meaning

Elbow Bone Hole.

Localization

With the elbow flexed, on the radial side of the upper arm 1 cun above Qu Chi LI. 11 at the border of the humerus.

Functions

Straightens tendons, restores the patency of the meridians.

Indications

- Channel diseases: straightens tendons, restores motor function of upper limb; pain in the shoulder and elbow joint, rheumatic arthritis of the elbow joint.

Needling Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.8 cun. puncture perpendicularly or obliquely toward to the shoulder joint and to a depth of 1.0-1.5 cun. Cauterization.