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The Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin starts at Shaoshang (Shao Shang, 1) and ends at Zhongfu (Zhong Fu, 1). The Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-Yangming starts at Shangyang (Shang Yang, 2) and ends at Yingxiang (Ying Xiang, 20). The Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming starts at Lidui (Li Dui, 45) and ends at Touwei (Tou Wei, 8). The Spleen Meridian of Foot-Taiyin starts at Yinbai (Yin Bai, 1) and ends at Dabao (Da Bao, 21). The Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang starts at Jingming (Jing Ming, 1) and ends at Zhiyin (Zhi Yin, 67). The Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin starts at Yongquan (Yong Quan, 1) and ends at Shufu (Shu Fu, 27). The Pericardium Meridian of Hand-Jueyin starts at Zhongchong (Zhong Chong, 9) and ends at Tianchi (Tian Chi, 1). The Sanjiao Meridian of Hand-Shaoyang starts at Guanchong (Guan Chong, 1) and ends at Ermen (Er Men, 22). The Gallbladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang starts at Qiaoyin (Qiao Yin, 44) and ends at Tongziliao (Tong Zi Liao, 1). The Liver Meridian of Foot-Jueyin starts at Dadun (Da Dun, 1) and ends at Qimen (Qi Men, 14). The Heart Meridian of Hand-Shaoyin starts at Shaochong (Shao Chong, 9) and ends at Jiquan (Ji Quan, 1). The Small Intestine Meridian of Hand-Taiyang starts at Shaoze (Shao Ze, 1) and ends at Tinggong (Ting Gong, 19).

Eight Hui-Coupling Points: the Zang-Hui is Zhongwan (Zhong Wan, 12); the Fu-Hui is Zhangmen (Zhang Men, 13); the Jin-Hui (Hui point for tendons) is Yanglingquan (Yang Ling Quan, 34); the Sui-Hui (Hui point for marrow) is Juegu (Xuan Zhong, 39); the Gu-Hui (Hui point for bones) is Dashu (Da Zhu, 11); the Feng point (referenced in text, often associated with specific locations or errors in transmission, typically distinct from standard Hui points) is Fengfu (Feng Fu, 16); the Xue-Hui (Hui point for blood) is Geshu (Ge Shu, 17); the Mai-Hui (Hui point for vessels) is Taiyuan (Tai Yuan, 9).

Mu-Alarm Points: The Mu point of the Liver is Qimen (Qi Men, 14); the Mu point of the Spleen is Zhangmen (Zhang Men, 13); the Mu point of the Kidney is Jingmen (Jing Men, 25); the Mu point of the Heart is Juque (Ju Que, 14); the Mu points of the Large Intestine, Small Intestine, and Gallbladder should be remembered as Tianshu (Tian Shu, 25), Guanyuan (Guan Yuan, 4), and Riyue (Ri Yue, 24) respectively.

Mnemonic: For abdominal issues, select Zusanli (Zu San Li, 36); for back and waist issues, select Weizhong (Wei Zhong, 40); for head and neck stiffness, seek Lieque (Lie Que, 7); for facial and oral disorders, He Gu (He Gu, 4) collects them.

Heavenly Stem Correspondences: Jia corresponds to the Gallbladder; Yi to the Liver; Bing to the Small Intestine; Ding to the Heart; Wu to the Stomach; Ji to the Spleen; Geng to the Large Intestine; Xin to the Lung; Ren to the Bladder; Gui to the Kidney. The Sanjiao also entrusts itself to Ren; the Pericardium returns to Gui.

Earthly Branch Hour Flow: The Lung meridian prospers at Yin hour; the Large Intestine meridian at Mao hour; the Stomach meridian at Chen hour; the Spleen meridian at Si hour; the Heart meridian at Wu hour; the Small Intestine meridian at Wei hour; the Bladder meridian at Shen hour; the Pericardium meridian at You hour; the Sanjiao meridian at Xu hour; the Gallbladder meridian at Hai hour; the Liver meridian at Zi hour; the Liver meridian connects at Chou hour.

Needling requires understanding of blood and qi taboos: At Zheng-Chou hour, avoid needling blood; at Yin hour, two ke; at Wei hour, four ke; at Mao hour, five ke; at You hour, seven ke; at Chen hour, eight ke; at Xu hour, nine ke; at Si hour, ten ke; at Hai hour, eleven ke; at Wu hour, twelve ke (indicating specific times when blood/qi states require caution).

Body part correspondences: One ankle, two teeth, three head/breast/mouth area, four shoulder/tail/coccyx bone, five back surface/ear difficulty, six on arm/forearm, seven at waist/neck front, eight beware of knee/ribs, nine elbow/foot connect. Another set: One foot/nose bridge, hand little finger; Two ankle hairline, outer ankle position; Three thigh/teeth/foot and liver; Four waist/stomach/wrist, Yangming hand; Five mouth/all over body, Foot Yangming; Six palm/chest front, again chest; Seven inner ankle connect to Qichong knee; Eight wrist/thigh inside and yin center; Nine coccyx at foot/knee/shin back; Ten back inner ankle foot dorsum.

Yuan-Source Points: Jia Gallbladder exits Qiuxu (Qi Xu, 40); Yi Liver exits Taichong (Tai Chong, 3); Bing sits at Wangu (Wan Gu, 42) as the Source point; Ding exits Shenmen (Shen Men, 7) within the Source; Wu Stomach Chongyang (Chong Yang, 42) allows yang qi to pass; Ji exits Taibai (Tai Bai, 3); Geng He Gu (He Gu, 4); Xin originally exits Taiyuan (Tai Yuan, 9) together; Ren returns to Jinggu (Jing Gu, 64) passing through; Gui exits Taixi (Tai Xi, 3) meeting the Source point. Sanjiao Ren is Yangchi (Yang Chi, 4); Pericardium is Taoling (Tai Ling, 7); Gui repeats.

Tonification and Sedation Principles: On Yang days and Yang hours, Qi is in front, Blood is behind, Pulse is on the side; On Yin days and Yin hours, Blood is in front, Qi is behind, Pulse is at the Source. On Yang days and Yang hours, needle rotates left, first selecting Yang meridians to treat Fu organ diseases; On Yin days and Yin hours, needle rotates right, acting on Yin meridians to cure Zang-Fu diseases.