Zhou Shu (elbow association point)
Zhou Shu · 肘俞 · โจ่วซู
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Location
On the lateral side of the elbow, between the lateral tuberosity of the humerus and the olecranon
Landmark: Lateral elbow, between the lateral humeral tuberosity and the olecranon
Actions and Indications
Frees the elbow joint and moves qi in the thoracic limb
Needling
Perpendicular, 0.5 cun
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Bai Hui (lumbosacral) 百會
The principal point for the lower back and hindlimbs; raises yang and relieves pain — the most used point in veterinary acupuncture.
Leg Three Li 足三里
The strongest qi and blood tonic; regulates stomach and intestines and supports immunity.
Kidney Shu 腎俞
Tonifies the kidney and strengthens the bones and lower back — the principal point of the geriatric patient.
Jumping Round 環跳
Frees the hip and hindlimb and relieves sciatic pain.
Yang Mound Spring 陽陵泉
Relaxes sinews and muscle throughout the body; regulates liver and gall bladder.
Jian Jiao (coxa angle) 荐角
Frees the coxofemoral joint and moves qi in the pelvic limb