PC3 (Quze, “Marsh at the Crook”) is the He-Sea (Water) point of the Pericardium Channel Meridian. It is located at the cubital crease, on the ulnar side of the biceps brachii tendon. It clears heat, harmonizes the stomach, stops vomiting.
At the cubital crease, on the ulnar side of the biceps brachii tendon.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun. Caution: median nerve and brachial artery.
Clears heat, harmonizes the stomach, stops vomiting.
Cardiac pain, palpitations, fever, stomachache, vomiting, elbow pain.
As the He-Sea (Water) point of the Pericardium meridian, PC3 is a powerful point for clearing heat, especially summerheat, from the Pericardium and blood. It is best known for its ability to treat heat-related conditions such as fever, heatstroke, and skin eruptions. It also effectively harmonizes the stomach and stops vomiting, particularly when due to heat or food stagnation, and is often bled for acute heat conditions.
PC3 is one of 9 points on the Pericardium Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
PC3 (Quze) is located at the cubital crease, on the ulnar side of the biceps brachii tendon.
PC3 clears heat, harmonizes the stomach, stops vomiting. Common clinical indications include cardiac pain, palpitations, fever, stomachache, vomiting, elbow pain.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun. Caution: median nerve and brachial artery. Caution: ⚠ Major vessel/nerve nearby — palpate first; avoid deep insertion (near the median nerve).
PC3 is a point on the Pericardium Channel Meridian (Xīnbāo Jīng).