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Extracting the essence from extensive knowledge, discarding complexity to simplify, and summarizing the *Yulong Fu* (Jade Dragon Ode) into this treatise, one seeks safety through the use of golden needles.

Generally speaking, for sudden apoplexy (stroke), Baihui (GV20) on the vertex can be selected; for continuous Hong Kong foot (a condition characterized by swelling and pain in the lower limbs), Jiaojing (LR8) can be used; for head wind headache and nasal sinusitis (Bi Yuan), Shangxing (GV23) is applicable; for deafness and swollen cheeks, Tinghui (GB2) can be taken; for eyebrows appearing too high, pain at Cuanzhu (BL2), and pain at Touwei (ST8), these points treat eye pain and headaches; Rugen (ST18) treats cough, qi rebellion, phlegm, and asthma; Fengshi (GB31) and Yinshi (ST33) dispel weakness in the legs and feet; Yinlingquan (SP9) and Yanglingquan (GB34) eliminate unbearable leg swelling; Erbai (EX-LE2) treats hemorrhoids and fistulas; Jianshi (PC5) eradicates malaria; Dazhun (LR1) removes hernia; Gaohuang (BL43) tonifies deficiency and consumption; Tianjing (SJ10) treats scrofula (Luo Ying); for urticaria (Yin Zhen), Shenmen (HT7) treats dementia, manic laughter/jumping, cough, and wind-phlegm; Taiyuan (LU9) and Lieque (LU7) are suitable for acupuncture; for emaciation and panting, one should know Xuanji (CV15) and Qihai (CV6); Qimen (LR14) and Dazhun (LR1) treat firm accumulations and hernias; Laogong (PC8) and Tailing (PC7) treat heart oppression, sores, palpitations, and empty vexation; puncturing Zusanli (ST36) treats epidemic diseases; for malaria, search Houxi (SI3); Guixu (GB39), Zusanli (ST36), and Yinjiao (RN7) are suitable for moxibustion in Hong Kong foot; Jingming (BL1), Taiyang (EX-HN5), and Yutou (BL1) address eye conditions based on these points.

As for the elderly with frequent urination, Mingsmen (GV4) and Shenshu (BL23) are appropriate for moxibustion; for women with breast swelling, Xiaze (BL18) and Taiyang (EX-HN5) can be pushed/massaged; Shenzhu (GV12) eliminates cough and removes back pain; Zhiyin (BL67) resolves jaundice and effectively treats mental fatigue; Changqiang (GV1) and Chengshan (BL57) are excellent for moxibustion treating hemorrhoids; Fenglong (ST40) combined with Feishu (BL13) is miraculous for treating phlegm-cough; Fengmen (BL12) governs coughs caused by cold pathogens injuring the stomach; Tianshu (ST25) regulates the danger of spleen diarrhea (Pi Xie) due to pathogenic invasion; Fengchi (GB20) and Guixu (GB39) treat kyphosis resulting from pivot dysfunction; Renzhong (GV26) and Quchi (LI11) treat prostration and kyphosis; puncturing Qimen (LR14) treats unresolved Shaoyang syndrome that does not transmit further; needling Jiawei (CV15) for epilepsy that has already manifested requires caution against reckless application; Yinjiao (RN7), Shuifen (CV9), and Zusanli (ST36) are suitable for puncturing in cases of gu distension (ascites); Shangqiu (SP5), Jiexi (ST41), and Qiuxu (GB40) can trace and treat foot pain; ChiZe (LU5) manages the misfortune of tendon spasm; Wanggu (SI4) treats difficulty in moving hands and feet; shoulder and back pain involves Wushu (GB29) and Beifeng (an extra point); rib cramping pain combines ChiZe (LU5) and Quchi (LI11); wind-dampness clashing in both shoulders can treat excessive heat in the Sanjiao; Guanchong (SJ1) is most suitable for redness and swelling of the arms; Zhongzhu (SJ3) and Yemen (SJ2) must differentiate spleen deficiency jaundice; Wanggu (SI4) and Zhongwan (CV12) leave no doubt; for cold damage without sweat, attacking Fuliou (KI7) with draining method is indicated; for cold damage with sweat, taking Hegu (LI4) should follow the pattern; to regulate fullness and qi rebellion, Zusanli (ST36) can prevail; to raise hidden deep pulses, Fuliou (KI7) is called divine; Zhaohai (KI6) and Zhigou (SJ6) unblock constipation; Neiting (ST44) and Linqi (GB34) regulate fatty lesions in the lower abdomen; Tiantu (CV22) and Danzhong (CV17) treat wheezing and cough; Dicang (ST4) and Jiache (ST6) treat facial paralysis (mouth deviation); Yingxiang (LI20) attacks nasal obstruction as the best option; Jianjing (GB21) treats arm pain as if grasped; Erjian (LI2) treats toothache; Zhongkui (EX-UE9) regulates reverse vomiting leading to recovery; Bailao (EX-UE11) stops spontaneous sweating; Tongli (HT5) treats heart palpitations that do not heal; Da Gu Kong (EX-UE1) and Xiao Gu Kong (EX-UE2) treat rotting eyes and stop cold tears; bilateral Taiyang (EX-HN5) treat eye pain and effectively manage blood overflow; Xinshu (BL15) and Shenshu (BL23) treat kidney/lower back deficiency and nocturnal emissions; Renzhong (GV26) and Weizhong (BL40) treat acute lumbar spine pain from sprains that is hard to control; Taixi (KI3), Kunlun (BL60), and Shenmai (BL62) best treat foot swelling; Yongquan (KI1), Guanyuan (CV4), and Fenglong (ST40) serve as examples for treating corpse labor (chronic consumption); Yintang (EX-HN3) treats convulsions; Shenting (GV24) regulates head wind; Dalin (PC7) and Renzhong (GV26) frequently drain bad breath; Dai Mai (GB26) and Guanyuan (CV4) require multiple moxa sessions to attack kidney failure; for heavy and painful legs, needling Huangu (an extra point near hip) and Xiyan (EX-LE2), but avoid puncturing Zusanli (ST36) when walking is difficult; Zhongfeng (SP4) and Taichong (LR3) take Neiguan (PC6) and Zhaohai (KI6) to treat abdominal masses and convulsions; Yingxiang (LI20) and intra-nasal points reduce redness from eye heat; abdominal pain and constipation combine Taoling (PC7) with Waiguan (SJ5) and Zhigou (SJ6); leg wind-damp pain involves Juliao (GB29) combined with Huantiao (GB30) and Weizhong (BL40); Shangwan (CV13) and Zhongwan (CV12) treat chronic heart pain; for red or white leukorrhea, seek the differences in Zhongji (CV3).

Furthermore, for heart deficiency with heat congestion, Shaochong (HT9) clearly indicates rescue methods; for blurred vision and blood overflow, Ganshu (BL18) differentiates deficiency and excess; one must investigate the profound essentials of heart transmission and study the speed/slowness of manipulation techniques; or when facing insufficient relief from sprain/pain injuries, it is difficult to determine which acupoints can dispel them. I compile these personal insights for your reading, hoping that experts will not disdain them.