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Zhoujian EXUE1

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Location

Point codeEXUE1
Meridian
LocationIn the posterior region of the elbow, with the elbow flexed, at the tip of the olecranon of the ulna.

3D location is not available for this point.

Traditionally recorded associations

carbuncles and deep-rooted abscessesfurunclesintestinal abscessscrofula

Traditional application notes

Application notes pending review.

Frequently asked

Where is it located?

3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.

Can I press it myself?

This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.

Sources & references

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
  2. NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov