Cubit Marsh
Chize · 尺澤 · ฉื่อเจ๋อ
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Location
On the cranial aspect of the elbow, in the depression lateral to the tendon of biceps brachii; the depression is clearest with the elbow flexed.
Landmark: Cranial elbow crease, beside the biceps brachii tendon.
Actions and Indications
Clears heat from the lung, stops cough, relaxes the elbow.
Needling
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cm.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Lung Shu 肺俞
Regulates lung qi — the back-shu point of the lung.
Celestial Chimney 天突
Directs qi downward and stops cough.
Chest Center 膻中
Regulates qi in the chest and promotes lactation; influential point of qi.
Broken Sequence 列缺
Releases the exterior, opens the nose, relaxes the neck.
Central Treasury 中府
Disperses lung qi and relieves chest oppression.
Abundant Bulge 豐隆
Resolves phlegm and directs qi downward.