Zhoujian (EX-UE1) Extra Point [1]

Posted by : admin on Feb 22, 2008 - 04:06 AM
Acupuncture Points / Extra Points [2]

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.

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