The Qu Chi Band:
Invented by Andrew Broch, a leading acupuncturist in Leeds the Qu-Chi band works by applying pressure to a specific point on the arm. A scientific study has shown benefit and feedback from customers has been overwhelming.

What is it?
QuChi is so simple that people have said they're very surprised that it hasn't been commercially available before. It is a natural and drug-free way to get almost instant relief from the symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis.

The band is very easy to use. Once in place (just underneath the elbow joint as illustrated in the instructions that come with the band), you can wear the band day and night without noticing it's there.

How does it work?
It uses the "Qu-Chi" pressure point, a specific focus-point on the body, linked to the front of the face and the sinuses.

Qu-Chi can be used while taking other medication and can be worn day and night and is suitable for all ages.

What's makes this product unique is that it does not cause drowsiness. Something that those who suffer will understand the importance of.

The band is machine washable. Simply put the band on either before your symptoms appear or as soon as you notice them. It really works!

One size fits all.

Based on Acupuncture, which has been used for thousands of years and is increasingly used by western doctors and hospitals, The Qu-Chi band has been developed to apply pressure to The LI-11 point, which has been used to help alleviate the symptoms of allergic rhinits.

* Drug-free, natural product - clinically proven relief from hayfever and allergic rhinitis
* Alleviates symptoms such as runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, tiredness, headache and lack of concentration
* Can be used with other medication and is suitable for use throughout the night, thereby giving 24 hour relief
* Does not cause drowsiness
* Fast acting
* Suitable for all ages
* Should be worn from before symptoms start, but can be put on when symptoms noticed
* Can be worn on either arm
* Can be worn at night to help with sleep problems
* Can be used all year round for non-hayfever related allergic rhinitis - it may even help with other allergies such as house dust-mite or pets.
* NOT suitable for use in pregnancy
* Registered with medical devices agency as class 1 medical product (CE marked)
* Product can be hand washed
* Now available in a choice of colour (original brown, pink)


How it Works
'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.

To put on the band
1. Place the Qu-Chi band over the arm, with the button over the outer elbow, as close to the Qu-chi point as possible.
2. Ensure that one strap is above the elbow and the other is below the elbow.
3. Bend the elbow to ensure that the button is pressing on the outer end of the elbow crease.
4. Adjust the band to ensure a comfortable wearing position.

Alleviates symptoms including:
Runny nose, Itchy eyes, Sneezing, Tiredness, Headache, Lack of Concentration.

75% Cotton, 23% Polyamide, 2% Elastane.

Testimonials

We are not the only people excited by the 'Qu-Chi Band'. Just take some time to read through these comments. If you would like to add yours, send us your feedback using our contact page.

'All in all, I would say using the Qu-Chi Band in addition to my antihistamine pills worked well for me. I would highly recommend that other chronic sufferers of hayfever try it.'
Etan Silver, 30 Zurich, Switzerland

'I generally find acupuncture amazing and have now tried the Qu-Chi Band to alleviate my hayfever and allergic rhinitis symptoms. I have found this to be of great benefit with the added bonus of helping me to get a brilliant night's sleep.'
Caroline Bryant, Quality Assurance Manager'

'As soon as a particular plant is in the hedgerow, I have typical allergy reactions, namely, runny nose, sore eyes, sneezing and a feeling like a tight band around my head. When I put on the Qu-Chi band, my symptoms were alleviated immediately.'
Honor Franks, Retired Schoolmistress

'When I first felt the benefits of wearing the band, it was rather surreal. being around other sufferers and not feeling the dreadful symptoms that I regularly suffered. When it was time to send the band back after the clinical trial, well I didn't want to.'
Jason Palmar, 36 Company Director, London, UK

'I have suffered severe hayfever for many years - causing me to be in bed for days and terrible nose bleeds. I ordered one of your bands and wore it for the first time today. This morning before I put it on I was having sneezing fits and I had a nose bleed - since I put it on - nothing!!! Now I am a bit sniffy but nothing else. I cant tell you what this means - its life changing for me so I thank you for it.'
Miriam Chinnick

'I just wanted to say thank you for the Qu-Chi acupressure armband you sent back with my grandma and grandad. I have had trouble with my sinuses for 5 years now. I have seen Dr's at the hospital, I have had allergy tests, lots of steroid nose sprays and even had to flush my sinuses out 3 timesa day but nothing has worked. I wore the armband for 1 day and noticed a big difference. I wear it all the time now.'
T Garnett age 15

'I just wanted to let you know that the arm band really does work, it has made a big difference to him and it was really getting to him. The next step according to the consultant was a 6 month course of antibiotics which we were really opposed to. The band came along at the right time for us as we were running out of options. It really does work.'
Deb Garnett (Mum)

'I have been very pleased with my band, I took it off last week, overnight, then forgot to put it on in the morning, got to the gym and could hardly do anything, I was so tired, then realised why, eventually my eyes started itching, so when I got home I put it back on, and symptoms disappeared, fantastic!!'
Sally Ann, Leeds

'Got one for my mom - love it!!! No more symptoms! This band is total genius :)'
Tamara Moubazbaz, Toronto

'As for your armband - it's remarkable. The week you sent it, the weather went really bad (or is that good for hayfever sufferers?), so I couldn't tell if it worked or not. However, during the heatwave of the last few days, I've actually managed to have windows open for the first time ever, without being too ill.'
Bryan Manley

'within 15-20 minutes of putting the band on my breathing would improve considerably, rather like the difference between breathing over sandpaper compared with breathing over silk and my bronchial tubes did not feel as tight. The other effects were that it eased the catarrh that i have suffered for years and my eyes not as sore.

i'm a very light sleeper, maybe only getting 4-5 hours sleep a night. i would wake up at least twice, sometimes i would wake up choking, with really bad catarrh and a dry mouth, obviously i am breathing through my mouth- and snoring-so i am told!

for the past two weeks i decided to wear the band all night, i certainly was not prepared for the results. as usual i have gone to bed at the usual time and have slept soundly until 7 - no walking the house, no toilet visits, no twitchy legs, no choking, no dry mouth! even a thunderstorm didn't wake me.

you have no idea how well it has made me feel, even the lines on my face have lessened. thank you.'
Marjorie Burkinshaw, Pontefract

Do not wear during pregnancy, as this point has been used to induce labour.
If you have problems with circulation in your arm, then please consult your doctor before use.
Do not stop any prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.
If the band is uncomfortable or causes pain then remove it.