有难易焉。至于络又各不同，十五络之络，乃阴经别走阳经，阳经别走阴经，而横贯两经之间。所谓横者，
为络与经相随上下者也。缪刺之络，乃病邪流溢大络，不得入贯经俞，而其痛与经脉缪也，乃络病经不病
者也。血络之络，及皮肤所见或赤或青或黑之络，而小者如针，大者如筋也。以浅深言之，血络至浅，缪
刺者次之，十五络近里而贯经俞也。
胃者，水谷之海，其输上在气冲，下在三里。水谷之海，有余则腹满，不足则饥不受谷食。
冲脉者，为十二经之海，其输上在于大杼，下出于巨虚之上下廉。血海有余，则常想其身大，怫然不知
其所病。血海不足，亦常想其身小，狭然不知其所病。
膻中者，气之海，其输上在于柱骨之上下，前在于人迎。气海有余者，气满胸中， 息面赤。气海不足，
则气少不足以言。
脑为髓之海，其输上在于其盖，下在风府。髓海有余，则轻劲多力，自过其度。髓海不足，则脑转耳鸣，
胫酸眩冒，目无所见，懈怠安卧。审守其输，而调虚实。
（入治寒热法。）
〔《灵》〕肺出于少商。少商者，手大指端内侧也，为井木。
〔《铜人》〕云∶少商二穴木也，在大指端内侧去爪甲角韭叶许，手太阴脉之所出也，为井。以三棱针刺之
出血，以泻诸藏之热，不宜灸。《甲乙经》云∶针入二分，留一呼，灸一壮。
溜于鱼际。鱼际者，手鱼也，为荥。
〔《铜人》〕云∶鱼际二穴，火也。在大指本节后内侧散脉中，手太阴脉之所行也，为荥。针入二分，留三呼，
可灸二壮。
注于太渊。太渊，鱼后一寸陷者中也，为 。
〔《铜人》〕云∶太渊二穴，土也。在手掌后陷中，手太阴脉之所注也，为 。针入二分，可灸三壮。
行于经渠。经渠，寸口中也，动而不居为经。
〔《铜人》〕云∶经渠二穴，金也。在寸口陷中，手太阴脉之所行也，为经。针入二分，留三呼，禁灸，灸即伤人神。
入于尺泽。尺泽，肘中之动脉也，为合，手太阴经也。
〔《铜人》〕云∶尺泽二穴，水也。在肘中约纹上动脉中，手太阴脉之所入，为合。针入二分，可灸五壮。
心出于中冲。中冲，手中指之端也，为井木。
〔《铜人》〕云∶中冲二穴，木也。在手中指端去爪甲如韭叶陷中，手厥阴心主脉之所出也，为井。针入一分，
留三呼，可灸一壮。
溜于劳宫。劳宫，掌中中指本节之内间也，为荥。
〔《铜人》〕云∶劳宫二穴，火也。在掌中央动脉中心原虚处，屈中指无名指取之，手厥阴脉之所溜也，
为荥。针入三分，留六呼，可灸。
注于大陵。大陵，掌后两骨之间方下者也，为 。
〔《铜人》〕云∶大陵二穴，土也。在掌后两筋间陷中，手厥阴脉之所注也，为 。针入六分，可灸三壮。
行于间使。间使之道，两筋之间三寸之中也。有过则至，无过则止，为经。
〔《铜人》〕云∶间使二穴，金也。在掌后三寸两筋间陷中，手厥阴心包络脉之所行也，为经。针入三分，
可灸五壮。其穴有大络为限，故入络过 ，掌后正劳宫后三寸，寸止处是穴。故经曰有过则至，无过则止也。
入于曲泽。曲泽，肘内廉下陷者之中也，屈而得之，为合。手少阴也。
〔《铜人》〕云∶曲泽二穴，水也。在肘内廉下陷中，屈肘得之，心包络脉之所入也，为合。针入三分，留
七呼，可灸三壮。手少阴“少”字当作“厥”。
肝出于大敦。大敦者，足大指之端及三毛之中也，为井木。
〔《铜人》〕云∶大敦二穴，木也。在足大指端去爪甲如韭叶及三毛中，足厥阴脉之所出也，为井。针入三分，
留六呼，可灸二壮。
溜于行间。行间，足大指间也，为荥。
〔《铜人》〕云∶行间二穴，火也。在足大指间动脉应手陷中，足厥阴脉之所溜也，为荥。针入六分，留十呼，灸三壮。
注于太冲。太冲，行间上二寸陷者之中也，为 。
〔《铜人》〕云∶太冲二穴，土也。在足大指本节后二寸，或云一寸五分陷中，足厥阴脉之所经也，为 。针入三分，
留十呼，可灸三壮。
行于中封。中封，内踝之前一寸半陷者之中，使逆则宛，使和则通，摇足而得之，为经。
〔《铜人》〕云∶中封二穴，金也。在足内踝前一寸，仰足而取之陷中，伸足乃得之，足厥阴脉之所行也，
为经。刺入四分，留七呼，可灸三壮。其穴使足逆仰则穴有宛陷可定，针使手足和，其穴有巷道可通，
故曰使逆则宛，和则通也。
入于曲泉。曲泉，辅骨之下，大筋之上也，屈膝而得之，为合。足厥阴也。
〔《铜人》〕云∶曲泉二穴，水也。在膝内辅骨下大筋上小筋下陷中，屈膝得之，足厥阴脉之所入也，为合。
刺入六分，留十呼，可灸三壮。
脾出于隐白。隐白者，足大指之端内侧也，为井木。
〔《铜人》〕云∶隐白二穴，木也。在足大指端内，去爪甲如韭叶，足太阴脉之所出也，为井。针入一分，
留三呼，可灸三壮。
溜于大都。大都，本节之后下陷者之中也，为荥。
〔《铜人》〕云∶大都二穴，火也。在足大指本节后陷中，足太阴脉之所溜也，为荥。刺入二分，
留七呼，可灸三壮。按本节后“后”字当作“前”更详。
注于太白。太白，腕骨之下也，为 。
〔《铜人》〕云∶太白二穴，土也。在足大指内侧核骨下陷中，足太阴脉之所注也，为 。刺入三分，
留七呼，可灸三壮。
行于商丘。商丘，内踝之下陷者之中也，为经。
〔《铜人》〕云∶商丘二穴，金也。在足内踝骨下微前陷中，足太阴脉之所行也，为经。刺入三分，
留七呼，可灸三壮。
入于阴之陵泉。阴之陵泉，辅骨之下陷者之中也，伸而得之，为合。足太阴也。
〔《铜人》〕云∶阴陵泉二穴，水也。在膝下内侧辅骨下陷中，伸足乃得之，足太阴脉之所入也，为合。
刺入五分，留七呼，可灸三壮。
肾出于涌泉。涌泉者，足心也，为井木。
〔《铜人》〕云∶涌泉二穴，一名地冲，在足心陷中，屈足卷指宛宛中，跪取之。少阴脉之所出也，为
井。刺入三分，留七呼，可灸三壮。
溜于然谷。然谷者，然骨之下者也，为荥。
〔《铜人》〕云∶然谷二穴，火也。一名龙渊，足内踝前起大骨下陷中，足少阴脉之所溜也，为荥。刺入
三分，留三呼，灸三壮，刺之多见血，使人立饥欲食。
注于太溪。太溪，内踝之后，跟骨之上陷中者也，为 。
〔《铜人》〕云∶太溪二穴，土也。在趺上踝后跟骨上动脉陷中，足少阴肾脉之所注也，为 。刺入三分，
留七呼，灸三壮。凡人病有此脉则生，无则死。
行于复溜。复溜，上内踝二寸，动而不休，为经。
〔《铜人》〕云∶复溜二穴，金也，一名伏白，一名昌阳。在足内踝上二寸筋骨陷中，足少阴脉之所行也，
为经。刺入三分，留三呼，可灸五壮。
入于阴谷。阴谷，辅骨之后，大筋之下，小筋之上也，按之应手，屈膝而得之，为合。足少阴经也。
〔《铜人》〕云∶阴谷二穴，水也。在膝下内辅骨之后，大筋下小筋上，足少阴脉之所入也，为合。刺
入三分，可灸三壮。
膀胱出于至阴。至阴者，足小指之端也，为井金。
〔《铜人》〕云∶至阴二穴，金也。在足小指外侧去爪甲如韭叶，足太阴脉之所出也，为井。刺入一分，
留五呼，可灸三壮。
溜于通谷。通谷，本节之前外侧也，为荥。
〔《铜人》〕云∶通谷二穴，水也。在足小指外侧本节前陷中，足太阳脉之所溜也，为荥。刺入二分，
留五呼，可灸三壮。
注于束骨。束骨，本节之后陷者中也，为 。
〔《铜人》〕云∶束骨二穴，木也。在足小指外侧本节后陷中，足太阳脉之所注也，为 。刺入三分。
留五呼，可灸三壮。
过于京骨。京骨，足外侧大骨之下，为原。
〔《铜人》〕云∶京骨二穴，在足外侧大骨下赤白肉际陷中，按而得之，足太阳脉之所过也，为原。
刺入三分，留七呼，可灸七壮。
行于昆仑。昆仑，在外踝之后，跟骨之上，为经。
〔《铜人》〕云∶昆仑二穴，火也。在足外踝后跟骨上陷中，足太阳脉之所行也，为经。刺入五分，
留十呼，可灸五壮。
入于委中。委中，在 中央，为合，委而取之。足太阳也。
〔《铜人》〕云∶委中二穴，土也。在 中央约文中动脉陷中，足太阳脉之所入也；为合。刺入五分，
留七呼，可灸三壮。
胆出于窍阴。窍阴者，足小指次指之中也，为井金。
〔《铜人》〕云∶窍阴二穴，金也。在足小指次指之端去爪甲角如韭叶，足少阳脉之所出也，为井。刺入
一分。留三呼，可灸三壮。
溜于侠溪。侠溪，足小指次指之间也，为荥。
〔《铜人》〕云∶侠溪二穴，水也。在足小指次指二岐骨间本节前陷中，足少阳脉之所溜也，为荥。刺入
二分，留三呼，可灸三壮。
注于临泣。临泣，上行一寸半陷者中也，为 。
〔《铜人》〕云∶临泣二穴，木也。在足小指次指本节后间陷中，去侠溪一寸五分，足少阳脉之所注也，
为。刺入二分，留三呼，可灸三壮。
过于丘墟。丘墟，外踝之前，下陷者中也，为原。
〔《铜人》〕云∶丘墟二穴，在足外踝下如前陷中，去临泣三寸，足少阳脉之所过也，为原。刺入五分，
留七呼，可灸三壮。
行于阳辅。阳辅，外踝之上，辅骨之前，及绝骨之端也，为经。
〔《铜人》〕云∶阳辅二穴，火也。在足之外踝上四寸，辅骨前、绝骨端三分，去丘墟七寸，足少阳脉之
所行也，为经。刺入五分，留七呼，可灸三壮。
入于阳之陵泉。阳之陵泉，在膝外陷者中也，为合，伸而得之。足少阳也。
〔《铜人》〕云∶阳陵泉二穴，土也。在膝下一寸 外廉陷中，足少阳脉之所入也，为合。刺入六分，
留十呼，可灸七壮至四十九壮。
胃出于厉兑。厉兑者，足大指次指之端也，为井金。
〔《铜人》〕云∶厉兑二穴，金也。在足大指次指之端去爪甲角如韭叶，足阳明胃脉之所出也，为井。刺
入一分，留一呼，可灸一壮。
溜于内庭。内庭，次指外间也，为荥。
〔《铜人》〕云∶内庭二穴，水也。在足大指次指外间陷中，足阳明胃脉之所溜也，为荥。刺入三分，
留十呼，可灸二壮。
注于陷谷。陷谷者，上中指内间上行二寸陷者中也，为 。
〔《铜人》〕云∶陷谷二穴，木也。在足大指次指本节后陷中，去内庭二寸，足阳明胃脉之所注也，
为。刺入五分，留七呼，可灸三壮。
过于冲阳。冲阳，足跗上五寸陷者中也，为原。摇足而得之。
〔《铜人》〕云∶冲阳二穴，一名会原，在足跗上五寸，去陷谷各三寸骨间动脉，足阳明脉之所过也，为原。
刺入三分，留十呼，可灸三壮。
行于解溪。解溪，上冲阳一寸半陷者中也，为经。
〔《铜人》〕云∶解溪二穴，土也。在膝下冲阳后一寸五分腕上陷中，足阳明脉之所行也，为经。刺入五分，
留五呼，可灸三壮。
入于下陵。下陵，膝下三寸， 骨外廉三里也，为合。复下三里三寸为巨虚上廉，复下上廉三寸为巨虚下
廉也。大肠属上，小肠属下，足阳明胃脉也。
〔《铜人》〕云∶三里二穴，土也。在膝下三寸 外廉，足阳明脉之所入也，为合。刺入一分，留
七呼，可灸三壮。《素问》在膝下三寸陷中，外廉两间肉分间。《甲乙》云∶巨虚上廉，足阳明与大肠合在
三里下三寸，刺入三分，灸三壮。巨虚下廉，足阳明与小肠合。在上廉下三寸，刺入三分，可灸三壮。按足阳明胃也，
大肠、小肠皆属于胃，是足阳明也。
三焦者，上合手少阳，出于关冲。关冲者，小指次指之端也，为井金。
〔《铜人》〕云∶关冲二穴，金也。在手小指次指之端去爪甲角如韭叶，手少阳脉之所出也，为井。
刺入一分，留三呼，可灸三壮。
溜于液门。液门，小指次指之间也，为荥。
〔《铜人》〕云∶液门二穴，水也。在手小指次指陷中，握拳取之，手少阳脉之所溜也，为荥。刺入
三分，留三呼，可灸三壮。
注于中渚。中渚，本节之后陷者中也，为 。
〔《铜人》〕云∶中渚二穴，木也。在手小指次指本节后间陷中，液门下一寸，手少阳脉之所注也，
为。刺入二分，留三呼，可灸三壮。
过于阳池。阳池，在腕上陷者之中也，为原。
〔《铜人》〕云∶阳池二穴，一名别阳。在手表腕上陷中，手少阳脉之所过也，为原。刺入二分，留三
呼，可灸三壮。
行于支沟。支沟，上腕三寸，两骨之间陷者中也，为经。
〔《铜人》〕云∶支沟二穴，火也。在腕后三寸，两骨之间陷中，手少阳脉之所行也，为经。刺入二分，
留七呼，可灸二七壮。
入于天井。天井，在肘外大骨之陷者中也，为合。屈肘乃得之。
〔《铜人》〕云∶天井二穴，土也。在肘外大骨后肘上一寸，两筋间陷中，屈肘取之。手少阳脉之所入
也，为合。刺入一寸，留七呼，可灸三壮。
There are differences in difficulty. As for the collateral vessels (Luo Mai), they vary from one another. The collaterals of the fifteen Luo vessels connect Yin meridians to Yang meridians, and Yang meridians to Yin meridians, traversing horizontally between the two meridians. What is called "horizontal" refers to the collateral vessels running up and down alongside the main meridians. The collaterals targeted by Miao acupuncture (Miao Ci) are those where pathogenic factors overflow into the large collaterals but cannot enter and penetrate the Shu points of the meridians; their pain is scattered and does not follow the meridian pathways, indicating disease in the collaterals while the meridians themselves remain unaffected. The blood collaterals (Xue Luo) refer to the visible vessels on the skin that appear red, blue, or black; small ones are as thin as needles, and large ones are as thick as sinews. In terms of depth, blood collaterals are the most superficial, followed by the collaterals used in Miao acupuncture, while the fifteen Luo vessels are deeper, close to the interior, and penetrate the Shu points of the meridians.
The Stomach (Wei) is the sea of water and grain. Its transport points are located superiorly at Qichong (ST30) and inferiorly at Zusanli (ST36). When the sea of water and grain (Stomach) has excess, there is abdominal fullness; when it has deficiency, there is hunger but an inability to accept food.
The Chong Vessel (Chong Mai) is the sea of the twelve meridians. Its transport points are located superiorly at Dazhu (BL11) and inferiorly emerging from Shangjuxu (ST37) and Xiaguxu (ST39). When the Sea of Blood (Chong Mai) has excess, one often feels their body is enlarged, feeling stifled and unaware of the specific illness. When the Sea of Blood has deficiency, one often feels their body is shrunken, feeling constrained and unaware of the specific illness.
Danzhong (CV17) is the sea of Qi. Its transport points are located superiorly at the upper and lower parts of the vertebral column (Zhugu) and anteriorly at Renying (ST9). When the Sea of Qi (Danzhong) has excess, there is Qi fullness in the chest, rapid breathing, and a red face. When the Sea of Qi has deficiency, there is shortness of breath insufficient for speech.
The Brain is the sea of Marrow. Its transport points are located superiorly at the crown (Baihui area) and inferiorly at Fengfu (GV16). When the Sea of Marrow has excess, one feels light, vigorous, and strong, exceeding normal limits. When the Sea of Marrow has deficiency, there is dizziness, tinnitus, soreness and weakness in the shins, vertigo, blurred vision, lethargy, and a desire to lie still. One must carefully observe these transport points to regulate deficiency and excess.
(Entering the methods for treating cold and heat.)
[From *Ling Shu*] The Jing-Well point of the Lung Meridian emerges at Shaoshang (LU11). Shaoshang is located at the medial tip of the thumb, belongs to Wood, and is the Jing-Well point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Shaoshang points, belonging to Wood, located at the medial tip of the thumb, about the width of a leek leaf away from the nail corner. This is where the Qi of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian emerges, serving as the Jing-Well point. Puncture with a three-edged needle to bleed, to drain heat from the internal organs; moxibustion is contraindicated. [From *Jia Yi Jing*]: Puncture depth 2 cun, retain needle for the duration of one exhalation, apply one moxa cone.
Qi flows through Yuji (LU10). Yuji is the thenar eminence, belongs to Fire, and is the Ying-Spring point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Yuji points, belonging to Fire, located in the dispersed vessels medial to the proximal interphalangeal joint of the thumb. This is where the Qi of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian flows, serving as the Ying-Spring point. Puncture depth 2 cun, retain needle for the duration of three exhalations, can apply two moxa cones.
Qi pours into Taiyuan (LU9). Taiyuan is located in the depression one cun posterior to Yuji, belongs to Earth, and is the Shu-Stream point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Taiyuan points, belonging to Earth, located in the depression behind the palm. This is where the Qi of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian pours, serving as the Shu-Stream point. Puncture depth 2 cun, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi travels through Jingqu (LU8). Jingqu is located at the radial pulse (Cunkou), pulsating continuously, belongs to Metal, and is the Jing-River point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Jingqu points, belonging to Metal, located in the depression at Cunkou. This is where the Qi of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian travels, serving as the Jing-River point. Puncture depth 2 cun, retain needle for the duration of three exhalations, moxibustion is prohibited; applying moxibustion damages the Shen (Spirit).
Qi enters and combines at Chize (LU5). Chize is the artery in the center of the elbow, belongs to Water, and is the He-Sea point, belonging to the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Chize points, belonging to Water, located in the artery within the transverse cubital crease. This is where the Qi of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian enters, serving as the He-Sea point. Puncture depth 2 cun, can apply five moxa cones.
The Jing-Well point of the Pericardium Meridian emerges at Zhongchong (PC9). Zhongchong is located at the tip of the middle finger, belongs to Wood, and is the Jing-Well point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Zhongchong points, belonging to Wood, located in the depression at the tip of the middle finger, about the width of a leek leaf away from the nail corner. This is where the Qi of the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian emerges, serving as the Jing-Well point. Puncture depth 1 cun, retain needle for the duration of three exhalations, can apply one moxa cone.
Qi flows through Laogong (PC8). Laogong is located in the space medial to the proximal phalanx of the middle finger in the palm, belongs to Fire, and is the Ying-Spring point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Laogong points, belonging to Fire, located in the hollow center of the arterial pulse in the middle of the palm. Flex the middle and ring fingers to locate it. This is where the Qi of the Hand-Jueyin Meridian flows, serving as the Ying-Spring point. Puncture depth 3 cun, retain needle for the duration of six exhalations, can apply moxibustion.
Qi pours into Daling (PC7). Daling is located below the space between the two bones at the wrist, belongs to Earth, and is the Shu-Stream point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Daling points, belonging to Earth, located in the depression between the two tendons at the back of the palm. This is where the Qi of the Hand-Jueyin Meridian pours, serving as the Shu-Stream point. Puncture depth 6 cun, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi travels through Jianshi (PC4). The path of Jianshi is three cun between the two tendons distal to the wrist. If there is pathology, Qi reaches here; if there is no pathology, it stops here, belongs to Metal, and is the Jing-River point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Jianshi points, belonging to Metal, located in the depression between the two tendons three cun distal to the wrist. This is where the Qi of the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian travels, serving as the Jing-River point. Puncture depth 3 cun, can apply five moxa cones. This point is limited by the large collateral; thus, entering the collateral beyond the limit, specifically three cun posterior to Laogong at the end of the Cun Kou pulse, is the location. Hence the classic says, "If there is pathology, it reaches here; if not, it stops."
Qi enters and combines at Quze (PC3). Quze is located in the depression below the medial edge of the elbow, obtained by flexing the elbow, belongs to Water, and is the He-Sea point. Belongs to the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian (Note: Text corrects this to Hand-Jueyin Pericardium).
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Quze points, belonging to Water, located in the depression below the medial edge of the elbow, obtained by flexing the elbow. This is where the Qi of the Pericardium Meridian enters, serving as the He-Sea point. Puncture depth 3 cun, retain needle for the duration of seven exhalations, can apply three moxa cones. The character "Shao" in Hand-Shaoyin should be "Jue".
The Jing-Well point of the Liver Meridian emerges at Dadun (LR14). Dadun is located at the tip of the big toe and among the hair tuft, belongs to Wood, and is the Jing-Well point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Dadun points, belonging to Wood, located at the tip of the big toe, about the width of a leek leaf away from the nail corner and among the hair tuft. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian emerges, serving as the Jing-Well point. Puncture depth 3 cun, retain needle for the duration of six exhalations, can apply two moxa cones.
Qi flows through Xingjian (LR2). Xingjian is located between the big toe and the second toe, belongs to Fire, and is the Ying-Spring point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Xingjian points, belonging to Fire, located in the depression where the arterial pulse is felt between the big toes. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian flows, serving as the Ying-Spring point. Puncture depth 6 cun, retain needle for the duration of ten exhalations, apply three moxa cones.
Qi pours into Taichong (LR3). Taichong is located in the depression two cun superior to Xingjian, belongs to Earth, and is the Shu-Stream point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Taichong points, belonging to Earth, located two cun posterior to the proximal interphalangeal joint of the big toe, or some say one cun five fen in the depression. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian passes, serving as the Shu-Stream point. Puncture depth 3 cun, retain needle for the duration of ten exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi travels through Zhongfeng (LR4). Zhongfeng is located in the depression one cun half anterior to the medial malleolus. If Qi moves against the flow, it stagnates; if Qi moves harmoniously, it flows freely. Obtain it by shaking the foot, belongs to Metal, and is the Jing-River point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Zhongfeng points, belonging to Metal, located in the depression one cun anterior to the medial malleolus, obtained by supinating the foot. Extending the foot yields the point. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian travels, serving as the Jing-River point. Puncture depth 4 cun, retain needle for seven exhalations, can apply three moxa cones. For this point, if the foot is dorsiflexed, the depression becomes distinct; if the hand and foot are relaxed, the pathway opens. Hence it is said, "If against the flow, it stagnates; if harmonious, it flows."
Qi enters and combines at Ququan (LR8). Ququan is below the condyle of the tibia, above the large tendon, obtained by flexing the knee, belongs to Water, and is the He-Sea point. Belongs to the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Ququan points, belonging to Water, located in the depression below the large tendon and above the small tendon under the medial condyle of the knee, obtained by flexing the knee. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Jueyin Meridian enters, serving as the He-Sea point. Puncture depth 6 cun, retain needle for ten exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
The Jing-Well point of the Spleen Meridian emerges at Yinbai (SP1). Yinbai is located at the medial tip of the big toe, belongs to Wood, and is the Jing-Well point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Yinbai points, belonging to Wood, located medially at the tip of the big toe, about the width of a leek leaf away from the nail corner. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian emerges, serving as the Jing-Well point. Puncture depth 1 cun, retain needle for the duration of three exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi flows through Dabu (SP2). Dabu is located in the depression posterior and inferior to the proximal phalanx, belongs to Fire, and is the Ying-Spring point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Dabu points, belonging to Fire, located in the depression posterior to the proximal interphalangeal joint of the big toe. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian flows, serving as the Ying-Spring point. Puncture depth 2 cun, retain needle for seven exhalations, can apply three moxa cones. Note: The character "posterior" (Hou) after proximal joint should be "anterior" (Qian) for greater accuracy.
Qi pours into Taibai (SP3). Taibai is located below the navicular bone (nuclear bone), belongs to Earth, and is the Shu-Stream point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Taibai points, belonging to Earth, located in the depression below the nuclear bone on the medial side of the big toe. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian pours, serving as the Shu-Stream point. Puncture depth 3 cun, retain needle for seven exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi travels through Shangqiu (SP5). Shangqiu is located in the depression inferior to the medial malleolus, belongs to Metal, and is the Jing-River point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Shangqiu points, belonging to Metal, located in the slight depression anterior to the medial malleolar bone. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian travels, serving as the Jing-River point. Puncture depth 3 cun, retain needle for seven exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi enters and combines at Yinlingquan (SP9). Yinlingquan is located in the depression below the condyle of the tibia, obtained by extending the leg, belongs to Water, and is the He-Sea point. Belongs to the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Yinlingquan points, belonging to Water, located in the depression below the medial condyle of the knee, obtained by extending the foot. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Taiyin Meridian enters, serving as the He-Sea point. Puncture depth 5 cun, retain needle for seven exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
The Jing-Well point of the Kidney Meridian emerges at Yongquan (KI1). Yongquan is located in the sole of the foot, belongs to Wood, and is the Jing-Well point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Yongquan points, also named Dizhong, located in the depression of the sole. Flex the foot and curl the toes to find the hollow. Obtain it in a kneeling position. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian emerges, serving as the Jing-Well point. Puncture depth 3 cun, retain needle for seven exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi flows through Ranggu (KI2). Ranggu is located below the prominence of the calcaneus (Rangu bone), belongs to Fire, and is the Ying-Spring point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Ranggu points, belonging to Fire, also named Longyuan, located in the depression below the large bone anterior to the medial malleolus. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian flows, serving as the Ying-Spring point. Puncture depth 3 cun, retain needle for three exhalations, apply three moxa cones. Puncturing often causes bleeding, making one feel hungry and desiring to eat while standing.
Qi pours into Taixi (KI3). Taixi is located in the depression posterior to the medial malleolus and superior to the calcaneus, belongs to Earth, and is the Shu-Stream point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Taixi points, belonging to Earth, located in the depression of the arterial pulse on the dorsum of the foot, posterior to the ankle and superior to the calcaneus. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian pours, serving as the Shu-Stream point. Puncture depth 3 cun, retain needle for seven exhalations, apply three moxa cones. If a person is ill and this pulse exists, they live; if absent, they die.
Qi travels through Fuliu (KI7). Fuliu is two cun superior to the medial malleolus, pulsating continuously, belongs to Metal, and is the Jing-River point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Fuliu points, belonging to Metal, also named Fubai and Changyang. Located in the depression between bone and tendon two cun superior to the medial malleolus. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian travels, serving as the Jing-River point. Puncture depth 3 cun, retain needle for three exhalations, can apply five moxa cones.
Qi enters and combines at Yingu (KI10). Yingu is posterior to the condyle of the tibia, below the large tendon and above the small tendon, palpable upon pressure, obtained by flexing the knee, belongs to Water, and is the He-Sea point. Belongs to the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Yingu points, belonging to Water, located posterior to the medial condyle of the knee, below the large tendon and above the small tendon. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Shaoyin Meridian enters, serving as the He-Sea point. Puncture depth 3 cun, can apply three moxa cones.
The Jing-Well point of the Bladder Meridian emerges at Zhiyin (BL67). Zhiyin is located at the tip of the little toe, belongs to Metal, and is the Jing-Well point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Zhiyin points, belonging to Metal, located laterally at the tip of the little toe, about the width of a leek leaf away from the nail corner. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian emerges, serving as the Jing-Well point. Puncture depth 1 cun, retain needle for five exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi flows through Tonggu (BL65). Tonggu is located anterior-lateral to the proximal phalanx, belongs to Water, and is the Ying-Spring point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Tonggu points, belonging to Water, located in the depression anterior to the proximal interphalangeal joint on the lateral side of the little toe. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian flows, serving as the Ying-Spring point. Puncture depth 2 cun, retain needle for five exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi pours into Shugu (BL65). Shugu is located in the depression posterior to the proximal phalanx, belongs to Wood, and is the Shu-Stream point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Shugu points, belonging to Wood, located in the depression posterior to the proximal interphalangeal joint on the lateral side of the little toe. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian pours, serving as the Shu-Stream point. Puncture depth 3 cun, retain needle for five exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi passes through the Yuan-Source point Jinggu (BL64). Jinggu is located below the large bone on the lateral side of the foot, belongs to Metal, and is the Yuan-Source point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Jinggu points, located in the depression at the junction of red and white flesh below the large bone on the lateral side of the foot, obtained by pressing. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian passes, serving as the Yuan-Source point. Puncture depth 3 cun, retain needle for seven exhalations, can apply seven moxa cones.
Qi travels through Kunlun (BL60). Kunlun is posterior to the lateral malleolus and superior to the calcaneus, belongs to Fire, and is the Jing-River point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Kunlun points, belonging to Fire, located in the depression superior to the calcaneus posterior to the lateral malleolus. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian travels, serving as the Jing-River point. Puncture depth 5 cun, retain needle for ten exhalations, can apply five moxa cones.
Qi enters and combines at Weizhong (BL40). Weizhong is in the center of the popliteal fossa, belongs to Earth, and is the He-Sea point, obtained by flexing the knee. Belongs to the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Weizhong points, belonging to Earth, located in the depression of the arterial pulse in the center of the popliteal crease. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian enters, serving as the He-Sea point. Puncture depth 5 cun, retain needle for seven exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
The Jing-Well point of the Gallbladder Meridian emerges at Xiaoyin (GB44). Xiaoyin is located between the little toe and the second toe, belongs to Metal, and is the Jing-Well point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Xiaoyin points, belonging to Metal, located at the tip of the second toe, about the width of a leek leaf away from the nail corner. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian emerges, serving as the Jing-Well point. Puncture depth 1 cun, retain needle for three exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi flows through Xiaxi (GB43). Xiaxi is located between the little toe and the second toe, belongs to Water, and is the Ying-Spring point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Xiaxi points, belonging to Water, located in the depression between the bifurcation of the bones of the little and second toes, anterior to the proximal joint. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian flows, serving as the Ying-Spring point. Puncture depth 2 cun, retain needle for three exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi pours into Linqi (GB41). Linqi is located in the depression one cun half superiorly, belongs to Wood, and is the Shu-Stream point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Linqi points, belonging to Wood, located in the depression between the joints posterior to the proximal phalanx of the second and little toes, one cun five fen away from Xiaxi. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian pours, serving as the Shu-Stream point. Puncture depth 2 cun, retain needle for three exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi passes through the Yuan-Source point Qiuxu (GB40). Qiuxu is located anterior to the lateral malleolus in the depression, belongs to Metal, and is the Yuan-Source point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Qiuxu points, located in the depression as described below the lateral malleolus, three cun away from Linqi. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian passes, serving as the Yuan-Source point. Puncture depth 5 cun, retain needle for seven exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi travels through Yangfu (GB38). Yangfu is superior to the lateral malleolus, anterior to the fibula, and at the end of the Jiegǔ (fibular head), belongs to Fire, and is the Jing-River point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Yangfu points, belonging to Fire, located four cun superior to the lateral malleolus, anterior to the fibula and three fen from the end of the Jiegǔ, seven cun away from Qiuxu. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian travels, serving as the Jing-River point. Puncture depth 5 cun, retain needle for seven exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi enters and combines at Yanglingquan (GB34). Yanglingquan is located in the depression lateral to the knee, belongs to Earth, and is the He-Sea point, obtained by extending the leg. Belongs to the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Yanglingquan points, belonging to Earth, located in the depression one cun below the knee on the lateral aspect of the fibula. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian enters, serving as the He-Sea point. Puncture depth 6 cun, retain needle for ten exhalations, can apply three to forty-nine moxa cones.
The Jing-Well point of the Stomach Meridian emerges at Lidui (ST45). Lidui is located at the tip of the second toe, belongs to Metal, and is the Jing-Well point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Lidui points, belonging to Metal, located at the tip of the second toe, about the width of a leek leaf away from the nail corner. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian emerges, serving as the Jing-Well point. Puncture depth 1 cun, retain needle for one exhalation, can apply one moxa cone.
Qi flows through Neiting (ST44). Neiting is located in the lateral space between the second and third toes, belongs to Water, and is the Ying-Spring point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Neiting points, belonging to Water, located in the depression in the lateral space between the second and third toes. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian flows, serving as the Ying-Spring point. Puncture depth 3 cun, retain needle for ten exhalations, can apply two moxa cones.
Qi pours into Xangu (ST43). Xangu is located in the depression two cun superiorly from the medial space between the second and third toes, belongs to Wood, and is the Shu-Stream point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Xangu points, belonging to Wood, located in the depression posterior to the proximal interphalangeal joint of the second and third toes, two cun away from Neiting. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian pours, serving as the Shu-Stream point. Puncture depth 5 cun, retain needle for seven exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi passes through the Yuan-Source point Chongyang (ST42). Chongyang is located in the depression five cun on the dorsum of the foot, belongs to Earth, and is the Yuan-Source point. Obtain it by shaking the foot.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Chongyang points, also named Huiyuan, located five cun on the dorsum of the foot, three cun away from Xangu on either side, in the arterial pulse between the bones. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian passes, serving as the Yuan-Source point. Puncture depth 3 cun, retain needle for ten exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi travels through Jiexi (ST41). Jiexi is located in the depression one cun half superior to Chongyang, belongs to Fire, and is the Jing-River point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Jiexi points, belonging to Earth, located in the depression one cun half posterior to Chongyang at the ankle. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian travels, serving as the Jing-River point. Puncture depth 5 cun, retain needle for five exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi enters and combines at Xialing (Zusanli ST36). Xialing is located three cun below the knee on the lateral aspect of the tibia at Zusanli, belongs to Earth, and is the He-Sea point. Three cun below Zusanli is Shangjuxu (ST37), and three cun below Shangjuxu is Xiaguxu (ST39). The Large Intestine combines at the upper, the Small Intestine at the lower, both belonging to the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Zusanli points, belonging to Earth, located three cun below the knee on the lateral aspect of the tibia. This is where the Qi of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian enters, serving as the He-Sea point. Puncture depth 1 cun, retain needle for seven exhalations, can apply three moxa cones. [From *Su Wen*]: Located in the depression three cun below the knee, in the gap between the muscles on the lateral aspect. [From *Jia Yi Jing*]: Shangjuxu, where the Foot-Yangming Meridian combines with the Large Intestine, is three cun below Zusanli; puncture depth 3 cun, apply three moxa cones. Xiaguxu, where the Foot-Yangming Meridian combines with the Small Intestine, is three cun below Shangjuxu; puncture depth 3 cun, can apply three moxa cones. Note: The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian, with the Large and Small Intestines subordinate to it, constitutes the Foot-Yangming system.
The Sanjiao (Triple Burner) connects superiorly to the Hand-Shaoyang, emerging at Guanchong (TE1). Guanchong is located at the tip of the fourth finger, belongs to Metal, and is the Jing-Well point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Guanchong points, belonging to Metal, located at the tip of the fourth finger, about the width of a leek leaf away from the nail corner. This is where the Qi of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian emerges, serving as the Jing-Well point. Puncture depth 1 cun, retain needle for three exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi flows through Yemen (TE2). Yemen is located between the fourth and fifth fingers, belongs to Water, and is the Ying-Spring point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Yemen points, belonging to Water, located in the depression between the fourth and fifth fingers. Obtain it by making a fist. This is where the Qi of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian flows, serving as the Ying-Spring point. Puncture depth 3 cun, retain needle for three exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi pours into Zhongzhu (TE3). Zhongzhu is located in the depression posterior to the proximal phalanx, belongs to Wood, and is the Shu-Stream point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Zhongzhu points, belonging to Wood, located in the depression between the joints posterior to the proximal phalanx of the fourth and fifth fingers, one cun below Yemen. This is where the Qi of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian pours, serving as the Shu-Stream point. Puncture depth 2 cun, retain needle for three exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi passes through the Yuan-Source point Yangchi (TE4). Yangchi is located in the depression on the dorsal wrist, belongs to Metal, and is the Yuan-Source point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Yangchi points, also named Bieyang. Located in the depression on the dorsal wrist. This is where the Qi of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian passes, serving as the Yuan-Source point. Puncture depth 2 cun, retain needle for three exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.
Qi travels through Zhigou (TE6). Zhigou is three cun superior to the wrist, in the depression between the two bones, belongs to Fire, and is the Jing-River point.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Zhigou points, belonging to Fire, located in the depression between the two bones three cun posterior to the wrist. This is where the Qi of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian travels, serving as the Jing-River point. Puncture depth 2 cun, retain needle for seven exhalations, can apply fourteen moxa cones.
Qi enters and combines at Tianjing (TE10). Tianjing is located in the depression of the large bone lateral to the elbow, belongs to Earth, and is the He-Sea point. Obtain it by flexing the elbow.
[From *Tong Ren Jing*] It states: There are two Tianjing points, belonging to Earth, located one cun superior to the elbow, posterior to the large bone lateral to the elbow, in the depression between the two tendons. Obtain it by flexing the elbow. This is where the Qi of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian enters, serving as the He-Sea point. Puncture depth 1 cun, retain needle for seven exhalations, can apply three moxa cones.