[Analysis on specific effect of acupoints at the upper arms in treatment of scrofula and goiter].

Through analyzing the indication distribution of the different acupoints located at the upper limbs recorded in and , the industry planning teaching materials of traditional Chinese medicine, it is discovered that the acupoints located at the upper arms are commonly selected for the treatment of scrofula and goiter, while the acupoints below the elbow at the hand meridians and those at the lower limbs of the foot meridians which running through the neck, do not have the similar indications. Based on a further analysis on the literature at ancient and modern times, it is believed that the acupoints located on the lateral side of the upper arms, especially those at the large intestine meridian of hand- perhaps have the specific effect in treatment of scrofula and goiter.