PC3

Quze

Quze(PC3,曲泽) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Jueyin Pericardium Meridian of Hand. It is the He-Sea Point of the pericardium.

Meaning

Qu, curve; ze, marsh. The Qi of meridian infuses into the shallow depression of the elbow like water flowing into a marsh.

Location

On the transverse cubital crease, at the ulnar side of the tendon of m.biceps branchii.

Indication

Cardiac pain, stomachache, vomting, diarrhea, pain in elbow joint.

Method

Perpendicularly 0.5-1.2 cun.