'QuChi' ('koo-chee') is the Chinese name for an acupuncture point (literal translation 'crooked pond'). The point lies on the Large Intestine meridian. Meridians are pathways around the body, through which vital energy (known as 'Qi' or 'Chi') flows to maintain normal body function. The Large Intestine meridian starts at the forefinger (LI 1) and travels through the throat to the nose (at LI 20). The Qu-Chi point is point number 11 on the line and is thought to pull excess energy from the face and nose. The point can be located easily . When the elbow is bent, a skin crease can be seen. The LI-11 point lies at the end of the crease on the outer aspect of the arm. The point has been used for thousands of years to treat conditions such as eczema, skin problems and joint problems. In Chinese medicine speak it is said to remove superficial heat from the skin and could also be used in conditions such as urticaria, tennis elbow and sinusitis. Interestingly there has been some investigation of this point by western scientists, who have shown that it can stimulate part of the immune system and is beneficial in reducing itching symptoms in patients with kidney disease.