PC-3 - Crooked Marsh
曲泽 - Qū zé
Point Region: Chest
PC-3 Quze, meaning 'Marsh at the Bend,' is the He-Sea and Water point of the Pericardium channel. Located on the arm, this point is a 'marsh at the bend' that helps to regulate the body's internal energy and restore a sense of balance. Its name, 'Marsh at the Bend,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.
Think of Quze as a point that helps to 'drain the marsh' of your body. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a restless spirit, a feeling of 'heat' in the body, and a lack of vitality. By regulating the body's internal energy, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.
By regulating the body's internal energy, PC-3 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a calm and unburdened body.
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: Located at the elbow crease, medial to the biceps tendon.
How to Locate:
- Bend your elbow slightly
- Find the crease where your elbow bends
- Locate the tendon on the inner side (thumb side)
- The point is just to the inner side of this tendon
Primary Functions
Circulatory System
- Regulates heart qi and blood circulation
- Reduces palpitations and cardiac pain
- Improves circulation to arms and hands
- Clears heat from the heart
Digestive System
- Relieves stomach pain and nausea
- Reduces vomiting and digestive upset
- Calms stomach spasms
- Improves appetite regulation
Emotional & Mental
- Calms the mind and reduces agitation
- Helps with emotional instability
- Reduces manic or excessive behaviors
- Promotes inner peace
Nervous System
- Calms nervous system hyperactivity
- Reduces tremors and spasms
- Helps with seizure-related conditions
- Improves nerve function in arms
Musculoskeletal System
- Relieves elbow pain and stiffness
- Reduces arm muscle tension
- Improves joint mobility in elbow
- Treats tennis elbow and similar conditions
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Gastritis
- Anxiety
- Vomiting
- Febrile disease
- Stomach problems
- Nervousness
- Nausea
- Fever
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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PC-3 Protocols
Heart Heat & Arm Tension Relief (3 minutes)
- Sit with elbow bent and palm facing up
- Locate PC-3 (on the transverse cubital crease, ulnar side of the biceps tendon)
- Apply gentle pressure with thumb for 30 seconds
- Massage in circular motions for 1 minute to clear heat and ease arm tension
- Repeat pressure while breathing deeply and relaxing the chest
Important Precautions
- Recent elbow surgery
- Severe elbow injury
- Acute gastric bleeding