Zhoujian (EX-UE1) Extra Point

Regional Anatomy:
Skin-subcutaneous tissue-subcutaneous bursa of olecranon-tendon of brachial triceps muscle.
There are the posterior cutaneous nerve of the forearm and the anteriovenous network around the elbow joint in this area.

Location:
Upright sitting with arms akimbo and flex the elbow to make an angle of 90 ; at the tip of process of olecranon.
Function:
Detoxifying and relieving stasis.

Indications:
Scrofula.

Methods:
Moxibustion usually is applied by using 3-7 moxa cones, or mild moxibustion for 5-15 min.