Extra Points: Upper Extremities (EX-UE)

Zhoujian EX-UE-1

Chinese: 肘尖

Pinyin: Zhǒu Jiān

Location

On the tip of the olecranon. 

How to locate

On the tip of the olecranon. The point is best located when the elbow is flexed.  

Main actions

Transforms Phlegm and reduces swelling

Indications

Scrofula Furuncles Carbuncles Axilla nodules Inguinal nodules Deep-rooted ulcers Intestinal abscess

Needling

Moxibustion only!

Commentary for Zhoujian EX-UE-1

Zhoujian EX-UE-1 is mainly used to transforms Phlegm, especially effective in removing intestinal abscess. It is also indicated for scrofula and nodules in the axilla and inguinal region. 

It is recommended to apply moxibustion to the point which symptoms are on the opposite side.