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The acupoints of the Yin Linking Vessel (Yinwei Mai) begin at Zhubin (KI9), followed by Fushhe (SP13), Dahan (SP15), Fuai (ST18), Qimen (LR14), Tiantu (CV22), and finally Lianquan (CV23) at the root of the tongue. These points collectively maintain the Yin energy.

The Yin Linking Vessel originates from the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian; locate Zhubin (KI9) behind the medial malleolus. Fushhe (SP13) is located in the lower abdomen. Dahan (SP15) is level with the umbilicus, situated 3.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline. Moving upward, Fuai (ST18) is clearly visible below the nipple. Qimen (LR14) is located in the intercostal space directly below the nipple, in the second rib. Tiantu (CV22) is located one cun below the laryngeal prominence.
[Note] The Yin Linking Vessel originates at the intersection of all Yin meridians, specifically starting from the posterior aspect of the medial malleolus of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, ascending to the middle of the lower leg, named Zhubin (KI9). It intersects with the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian in the lower abdomen, 3.5 cun from the abdominal midline, which is Fushhe (SP13). Level with the umbilicus and 3.5 cun from the midline is Dahan (SP15). Moving further to two cun below the end of the second rib under the nipple is Fuai (ST18). Intersecting with the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian at the intercostal space below the nipple is Qimen (LR14). Intersecting with the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) in the depression one cun below the laryngeal prominence is Tiantu (CV22). Ascending from Tiantu, beneath the chin, above the larynx, centrally at the root of the tongue, lies Lianquan (CV23), where the Qi of the Yin Linking Vessel emerges.

Baihui (GV20) primarily treats sudden wind-stroke (stroke), epilepsy, and pediatric convulsions. It also treats rectal prolapse caused by sinking of Large Intestine Qi, functioning to lift and tonify the ascending Yang Qi of all Yang meridians.
[Note] Baihui (GV20) lifts and tonifies ascending Yang Qi. It treats adult wind-stroke, epilepsy due to phlegm-fire, pediatric acute and chronic convulsions, sinking of Large Intestine Qi, and rectal prolapse. Needle 2 fen, moxa 5 cones.

Shenting (GV24) is mainly indicated for moxibustion in cases of sheep-epilepsy (generalized tonic-clonic seizures). For vertigo and headache, moxa Nao Kong (GB18). Yifeng (TE17) is specialized for needling to treat deafness, and also treats cervical scrofula.
[Note] Shenting (GV24) treats wind-epilepsy and sheep-epilepsy. Moxa 3 cones; needle insertion is prohibited. Nao Kong (GB18) treats unilateral or bilateral headaches and vertigo. Needle 4 fen, moxa 5 cones. Yifeng (TE17) treats deafness and scrofula. According to the *Zhen Jing* (Classic of Acupuncture): First have the patient bite approximately twenty copper coins to help locate the point accurately. Needle 3 fen; moxibustion is prohibited.

Shangxing (GV23) and Tongtian (BL3) treat rhinitis (bi yuan). Nasal polyps causing obstruction can be cured by moxibustion. They also treat cephalalgia due to wind and various eye diseases; burning moxa cones the size of a wheat grain ensures safety.
[Note] Shangxing (GV23) and Tongtian (BL3) treat rhinitis, nasal congestion, nasal polyps, and nasal hemorrhoids. If the left nostril is affected, moxa the right side; if the right, moxa the left; if both, moxa both. After moxibustion, a piece resembling rotten bone should be expelled from the nose, after which the disease heals spontaneously. They also treat cephalalgia due to wind and eye disorders. Shangxing (GV23) is suitable for needle insertion of 3 fen, retained for six breaths, or moxa 5 cones. Alternatively, bleeding with a three-edged needle is recommended to drain heat from the Yang meridians. Tongtian (BL3) is suitable for needle insertion of 3 fen, retained for seven breaths, or moxa 3 cones. The moxa cone should be the size of a wheat grain.

Yamen (GV15) and Fengfu (GV16) are only suitable for needling. They treat wind-stroke causing flaccidity of the tongue and inability to speak, neck stiffness and rigidity, spasms, as well as cephalalgia due to wind and cold damage (shang han).
[Note] Yamen (GV15) and Fengfu (GV16) treat wind-stroke with tongue flaccidity, sudden aphasia, wind-cold damage, headache with neck stiffness preventing turning the head, and spasms. Yamen (GV15): needle 2 fen, do not insert deeply, moxibustion prohibited. Fengfu (GV16): needle 3 fen, retain for three breaths, moxibustion prohibited.

Touwei (ST8) is primarily indicated for needling cephalalgia due to wind. It treats eye pain feeling like dislocation, tearing, and blurred vision. Moxibustion is prohibited; needle along the skin for 3 fen. Needling Cuanzhu (BL2) simultaneously enhances efficacy.
[Note] Touwei (ST8) and Cuanzhu (BL2) treat severe cephalalgia due to wind, eye pain feeling like dislocation, tearing, and blurred vision. Touwei (ST8): needle along the skin 3 fen, moxibustion prohibited. Cuanzhu (BL2): needle 1 fen, retain for six breaths, moxibustion prohibited. "Along the skin" means inserting the needle superficially parallel to the skin surface.

Lvgu (GB8) treats vomiting, phlegm, and vertigo due to alcohol injury. Fengchi (GB20) treats cold pathogen in the Lung, and also treats unilateral or bilateral cephalalgia. Jiache (ST6) treats mandibular dislocation (luo jia feng), resolving wind pathogens.
[Note] Lvgu (GB8) treats vomiting, phlegm, and vertigo due to excessive alcohol intake. Needle 3 fen, moxa 3 cones. Fengchi (GB20) treats Lung affected by wind-cold and unilateral or bilateral cephalalgia due to wind. Needle 4 fen, moxa 3 or 7 cones. The moxa cone should be small. Jiache (ST6) treats mandibular dislocation, defined as the dropping of the lower jaw. Needle 3 fen, moxa 3 cones. The moxa cone should be the size of a wheat grain.

Linqi (GB41) treats nasal obstruction, ocular discharge, cold tears, and corneal opacity (cloudy film). It also treats惊痫 (startle epilepsy) with eyes rolling back, sudden syncope, evening-onset malaria, and hypochondriac pain.
[Note] Linqi (GB41) treats nasal congestion, vertigo, ocular discharge, corneal opacity, and various eye diseases, as well as startle epilepsy with retroversion of the eyes, sudden phlegm-syncope, and late-onset malaria. Needle 3 fen, retain for seven breaths, moxibustion prohibited.

Shuigou (GV26) treats wind-stroke with locked jaws, evil qi invasion causing epilepsy and facial deviation. Needling treats wind-water edema of the face and head; moxibustion treats pediatric acute and chronic convulsions.
[Note] Shuigou (GV26) treats wind-stroke with clenched jaws, sudden loss of consciousness due to evil qi attack, epileptic falls, facial deviation, wind-water facial edema, and pediatric acute and chronic convulsions. Needle 3 fen, retain for six breaths, moxa 3 to 7 cones (size of wheat grain). However, moxibustion is less effective than needling.

Chengjiang (CV24) treats the seven types of hernias in men, masses (zheng jia) in women, and tight lips (cuo kou) in infants. Needling is effective for hemiplegia due to wind. Moxibustion is highly effective for diabetes mellitus (xiao ke) and dental ulcers (ya gan).
[Note] Chengjiang (CV24) treats various hernias in men, uterine masses in women, infant oral tightening, hemiplegia due to wind, facial deviation, locked jaws, unquenchable thirst in diabetes mellitus, and dental caries/ulcers.
Needle 2 fen, retain for five breaths, moxa 3 cones.

Yingxiang (LI20) is primarily indicated for needling to restore olfaction lost due to nasal obstruction. It also treats facial itching as if insects are crawling. Use tonification followed by sedation, needle 3 fen. Note that this point prohibits fire therapy (moxibustion).
[Note] Yingxiang (LI20) treats nasal congestion with loss of smell, edema with wind movement, and facial itching resembling insect crawling. Needle 3 fen, moxibustion prohibited.

Facial deviation and mouth corner drooping are treated with moxibustion on Dicang (ST4). It treats cheek swelling, lip flaccidity, locked jaws, aphonia, inability to close the eyes, twitching, and blurred vision.
[Note] Dicang (ST4) treats facial deviation, locked jaws, toothache, cheek swelling, inability to close eyes, lip flaccidity, difficulty eating, aphonia, eyelid twitching, blurred vision, and blindness at night. Needle 3 fen, retain for five breaths, moxa 7 cones, or 14 cones; for severe cases, 49 cones are acceptable.

Tinghui (GB2) treats tinnitus and deafness. Simultaneously needling Yingxiang (LI20) yields the best results. It also treats wind-stroke with facial deviation, temporomandibular joint dislocation, and toothache.
[Note] Tinghui (GB2) treats tinnitus, deafness, TMJ dislocation, toothache, wind-stroke, and facial deviation. Needle 4 fen, moxa 3 cones. Simultaneously draining Yingxiang (LI20) yields miraculous effects. Yingxiang (LI20): needle 3 fen, moxibustion prohibited.

Tinggong (SI19) treats tinnitus and deafness. Jingming (BL1) and Cuanzhu (BL2) treat blurred vision, tearing upon exposure to wind, itching/pain of the eyelids, night blindness (que mu), and pterygium (bai yi).
[Note] Tinggong (SI19) treats tinnitus resembling cicada chirping and deafness. Needle 3 fen, moxa 3 cones. Jingming (BL1) and Cuanzhu (BL2) treat eye pain, blurred vision, tearing in wind, pterygium growing over the cornea, white opacity with itching, and night blindness. Jingming (BL1): needle 0.5 fen, retain for six breaths, moxibustion prohibited. Cuanzhu (BL2) treats the same conditions: needle 3 fen, retain for six breaths, moxibustion prohibited.