LI11 Quchi Dog Acupuncture Point
Qū Chí 曲池Professional veterinary acupuncture overview of LI11 Quchi in dogs, including anatomical location, heat-clearing support applications, immune function, and safety notes.
| Chinese Name | 曲池 |
| Pinyin | Qū Chí |
| Meridian | Large Intestine Meridian (LI) |
| Anatomical Location | At the lateral end of the elbow crease when the elbow is flexed. |
| Main Indications | Fever, skin disorders, forelimb paralysis, immune support, heat patterns, itching, eczema. |
| Classical Function | ⭐ He-Sea; Key heat-clearing point. |
| Meridian Color | Large Intestine Meridian | Metal | White |
Clinical Overview
In veterinary acupuncture practice, LI11 is one of the most powerful heat-clearing and immune-strengthening points for dogs with fever, skin conditions, or inflammatory disease.
TCVM practitioners often include LI11 in protocols aimed at clearing heat, cooling the blood, resolving dampness, and supporting immune function.
Veterinary Disclaimer
This educational content is not intended to replace professional veterinary diagnosis or treatment. Acupuncture and electroacupuncture should only be performed by a licensed veterinarian or certified veterinary acupuncturist.
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Pinpoint Location
Anatomical Landmark
Lift the animal's front leg and flex the elbow. Palpate the lateral crease in the elbow and locate the depression at the lateral end of this crease, midway between LU-5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Keep your finger in this crease and let the foot down on the floor, then needle perpendicularly into the crease.
Primary Clinical Indications
- Fever: A classic point for clearing internal and external heat.
- Skin disorders: Frequently used for eczema, itching, urticaria, and heat-related skin conditions.
- Forelimb paralysis: Often included in mobility and channel obstruction protocols.
- Immune support: Commonly selected as a powerful immune-strengthening point.
Recommended Point Pairings
In clinical veterinary acupuncture, LI11 is often paired with other heat-clearing, immune, and skin-support points depending on presentation.
Frequently paired with GV14, LI4, and ST44 in heat-clearing protocols.
Often combined with SP10, BL12, and local skin points for heat-blood and dampness patterns.
May be integrated into multimodal support strategies involving acupuncture, nutrition, and veterinary medical care.
Modern Veterinary Interpretation
From a modern veterinary rehabilitation perspective, LI11 is positioned at the elbow and is often used as a systemic heat-clearing and immune-modulating point.
Integrative veterinarians may include this point within broader fever, skin, and immune-support plans involving acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and medical management.
Safety & Needling Notes
Professional Veterinary Use
Because LI11 lies near the elbow joint capsule, needling depth and angle should only be handled by trained veterinary professionals. The recommended technique is to lift the leg, find the crease, let the foot down, and needle perpendicularly into the crease to avoid hitting fibrous joint structures.
Gentle Acupressure Guidance
Pet owners exploring supportive acupressure should use only gentle pressure on the elbow crease area and discontinue immediately if pain, stress, or guarding occurs.
Editorial & Veterinary Review
This educational resource was prepared by the PetAcu editorial team using veterinary acupuncture references, TCVM educational materials, canine rehabilitation resources, and integrative veterinary literature.
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