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Eighty-one Methods, Two Verses of Rhyme

If the Yang pulse at Cun Kou (pulse-taking position at the wrist) before the Guan (Bar) position on the left hand is absent (Yang Jue), it indicates a deficiency of the Small Intestine pulse. The patient suffers from Bi syndrome (obstruction and pain) in the umbilical region, and hernia or masses in the lower abdomen. The main symptom is cold qi rushing up to the heart monthly. Treatment involves needling the Pericardium channel point located in the middle of the transverse crease of the palm, inserting one fen.

If the Yang pulse at Cun Kou before the Guan position on the left hand is excess (Yang Shi), it indicates an Excess pattern of the Small Intestine. The patient suffers from urgency below the heart, Heat Bi syndrome, internal heat in the Small Intestine, and dark yellow urine. Treatment involves needling the Hand-Taiyang channel point located one cun posterior to the base of the second finger, where there is a pulsating artery.

The Yin Du (Yin Capital) point is located half a cun lateral to the midline Ren Mai (Conception Vessel). Moxibustion according to age (Sui Nian Zhuang) treats Heat diseases of the Small Intestine.

The Hun She (Soul Residence) point is located one cun lateral to both sides of the umbilicus. Moxibustion of 100 moxa cones treats diarrhea with pus and blood from the Small Intestine; for children, reduce the dosage. Additionally, moxibustion of 7 cones at Xiao Chang Shu (Small Intestine Shu) is indicated.

Method for Moxibustion treating Wind-Dizziness:
Measure the width of the mouth horizontally with a rope to obtain the measurement in cun. Then, use one end of the rope to measure from the nose to both nostrils to get the nasal width. Take half of this nasal width measurement and fold it within the full mouth width measurement. First, locate the center of the hair whorl on the head and apply moxibustion there. Measure four directions (left, right, front, back) with the rope and apply moxibustion at the ends of the rope. Taking the anterior side as the front, determine the number of moxa cones based on age. Perform moxibustion three times a year; wait until the sores heal before continuing, with the same number of cones as before. If applied too quickly, Fire Qi may ascend. If there are multiple hair whorls, choose the one closest to the nose. If the whorl is close to the forehead, it is also suitable. If scarring on the face is a concern, avoid that area, but if the disease is severe, this method should not be disregarded.

Method for Treating Sudden Epilepsy/Mania:
Apply 3 moxa cones to the depression above the penis (near the urethral opening); urination becoming clear indicates recovery. This is the acupoint location.
Additionally, apply 3 cones to the glans penis.
Additionally, apply 3 cones to the nipple.
Additionally, apply 7 cones to the hairy area on the big toe.
Additionally, apply 30 cones to the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), located directly above the philtrum, entering the hairline by three finger-breadths.
Additionally, gradually apply 300 cones each to Tian Chuang (Sky Window) and Bai Hui (Hundred Convergences); make the moxa cones very small.
Another method: Apply 5 cones each to the hairline above the ears.

Method for Treating Invasion by Evil Spirits causing Trance, Tremors, and Jaw Lock:
At the philtrum (Ren Zhong) and the nails of the big toes on both hands and feet, place the moxa cone such that half is on the nail and half on the flesh. If seven cones do not stop the symptoms, increase to fourteen cones. Make the cones the size of a sparrow's droppings.
For Mania and hearing ghost voices, needle under the nail of the big toe on the foot, inserting slightly and stopping.

Method for Treating Adult Epilepsy and Pediatric Convulsions:
Moxibustion at the second thoracic vertebra and the coccyx. Measure the distance between them with a rope and fold it in half; one end marks the spine. After marking these three points, break the rope into three equal parts and arrange them in a 'Y' shape. Apply moxibustion at the central point and the two lower points along both sides of the spine, totaling five locations. Mark these five points with cinnabar. Apply 100 cones to each point. Use a shaved bamboo stick for measurement, which is more accurate than a rope.

For violent cursing and striking others, termed "Hot Yang Wind": Apply 1 cone each to the corners of the mouth (where red and white skin meet).
Additionally, apply 30 cones to the scrotal seam. Have the patient stand, mark the spot with a pen while lying down and pushing the testicles upward. Apply moxibustion, avoiding the center near the testicles to prevent damaging Yang Qi.

Method for Sudden Onset of Mad Speech and Ghost Voices:
Tightly bind the thumbs of both hands with a steamer strap. Then moxa the hypochondriac regions opposite the elbows. Apply 7 cones to each side simultaneously. Soon, the ghost voice will recite its name and beg to leave. Ask questions slowly, then release the hands.

For Manic Running, Agnosia, and Dizzy Confusion due to Epilepsy: Apply 9 cones to Bai Hui.
For Manic Running and Twitching: Apply 3 cones to Yu Zhen (Jade Pillow), three cun above. Another method: Apply 100 cones one cun behind the vertex.
For Maniacal Ghost Voices: Apply 9 cones to Tian Chuang.
Additionally, apply 15 cones to the corners of the mouth.
For Manic Epilepsy and Crying: Apply 30 cones to Ni Zhu (Reverse Flow), six cun posterior to the wrist.
For Manic Running and Convulsions: Apply 50 cones to He Kou (River Mouth), in the depression of the arterial pulse posterior to the wrist, identical to the Yangming channel.
For Manic Epilepsy and Wind-Epilepsy with Tongue Protrusion: Apply 100 cones to Wei Guan (Stomach Tube/Jiuwei), no needling.
Additionally, apply 100 cones to Da You.
Additionally, apply 30 cones to Jian Shi (Intercourse Interval). (*Qian Jin* states: Treats manic running and epilepsy.)
For Mad Speech and Trance: Apply 100 cones to Tian Shu.
Additionally, apply 30 cones to Jian Shi. (*Qian Jin* states: Treats mad and delirious speech.)
For Manic Running, Joy, Anger, Sorrow, and Crying: Apply moxibustion according to age at Ju Jue. Located on the back, medial aspect, where the reverse hand cannot reach, six fen above Gu Mang, tender upon pressure (also known as Ju Que Shu).
For Maniacal Convulsions: Apply 30 cones to Cheng Ming, on the arterial pulse three cun superior to the posterior malleolus.
Additionally, apply 50 cones to Ju Tai Yang. (*Qian Jin* states: Treats manic epilepsy and wind-convulsion, Jue-Ni with vexation.)
Additionally, apply 50 cones to Ju Tai Yang. (*Qian Jin* states: Treats manic epilepsy and ghost voices.)
Additionally, apply moxibustion according to age to the Foot-Shaoyang channel. (*Qian Jin* states: Treats manic epilepsy and erratic behavior.)
Additionally, apply 30 cones to the Foot-Yangming channel. (*Qian Jin* states: Treats manic running, fright, and trance.)
For Manic Running and Epilepsy resembling death: Apply 9 cones to Da Dun. (*Qian Jin* states: Apply to the hair tuft on the big toe.)
For Manic Running and Cursing: Apply moxibustion according to age to Ba Hui (Eight Meeting Points), five fen inferior to Yangming.
For Manic Epilepsy, Frightened Running, Wind-Trance, liking to curse, laugh, sing, cry, ghost voices, and tongue protrusion: Apply moxibustion according to age to Shang Xing, Nao Hu, Feng Chi, Hand-Taiyang, Hand-Yangming, Hand-Taiyin, Foot-Taiyang, Foot-Yangming, Yang Qiao, Shaoyang, Taiyang, Yin Qiao, and the heel.
For Fright, Palpitations, and Weakness: Apply 50 cones to Da Heng.
For Evil Ghost Delirium: Apply 14 cones to Xuan Ming, located in the center inside the lips. Also known as Gui Lu. Another method suggests using a steel knife for incision is better.
For Maniacal Ghost Voices: Apply 100 cones to Fu Tu.
Additionally, apply 50 cones to Ci Men. (*Qian Jin* states: Treats sorrowful crying, evil speech, and ghost-induced singing/laughing.)
For Sorrowful Crying and Ghost Voices: Apply 50 cones to Tian Fu.
For Erratic Mania, disheveled hair, loud screaming intending to kill, ignoring fire and water: Moxa Jian Shi, left for men and right for women, according to age.
For Manic Running, Stabbing, Suicide Attempts, Unceasing Cursing, and Claiming Ghost Voices: Apply 1 cone to the red-white junction at the corner of the mouth.
Additionally, apply 5 cones to the inner flexion of both elbows.
Additionally, apply 3 cones to the middle of the spleen area on the back, repeating the treatment.
For Frightened Mania and Running: Apply 7 cones to three cun above the medial malleolus, near the posterior arterial pulse.
For Evil Diseases with Heavy and Painful Limbs and Various Symptoms: Ren Zhi (Cubit Crease/Lu Ze) is the primary point. Also known as Gui Tang.
For Evil Disease with Incessant Speech and Various Symptoms: Ren Zhong (Philtrum) is the primary point. Also known as Gui Shi. (*Qian Jin* states: Also known as Gui Ke Ting; when suffering from sudden evil invasion, pinch below the nose first.)
For Evil Disease with Coma and Unconsciousness: Feng Fu (Wind Palace) is the primary point. Also known as Gui Xue.
For Evil Disease with Loud Cursing and Running: One fen distal to the tips of the ten fingers is the primary point. Also known as Gui Cheng.
For Evil Disease and Ghost Epilepsy: The upper chest is the primary point. Also known as Gui Men. It also treats heavy limbs.
For Evil Disease with Loud Cursing and Running: San Li (Three Mile) is the primary point. Also known as Gui Xie.
Lao Gong is also known as Gui Lu.
Yang Ze is also known as Gui Chen.
The depression at the hairline anterior to the ear is also known as Gui Chuang.
The arterial pulse at Chi is named Gui Shou.
The Foot-Taiyang channel is named Gui Lu.

For Epilepsy and Mania lasting 20-30 years: Moxa Tian Chuang, then Jian Jing, then Feng Men, then Gan Shu, then Shen Shu, then Xin Bao Mu (Pericardium Mu), then Qu Chi, then the five toes, then Yong Quan. Each point receives 500 cones, administered as 7 cones per day.

Diagram and Rhyme for Needling Evil Ghost Diseases:
All evil diseases originate from various sources. Their diverse manifestations reveal the beginnings of mania and evil. Some are silent, some speak excessively and deceitfully, some sing or cry, some laugh or groan, some sleep or sit in ditches eating filth, some expose their bodies, some wander day and night...
Bian Que said: For diseases caused by a hundred evils, there are thirteen acupuncture points. Begin needling at Gui Gong (Ghost Palace). Next, needle Gui Xin (Ghost Faith), then Gui Lei (Ghost Rampart), then Gui Xin (Ghost Heart). It is not necessary to needle all; five or six points suffice. If it is the essence of an evil insect, it will speak of its origins; verification proves true. Immediately the spirit is obtained; it is not necessary to take its life, only to seek its departure. Needle from the left for men and from the right for women. If several points do not elicit speech, needle all over. Follow the rhyme; prepare acupuncture and moxibustion accordingly.

First insertion: Ren Zhong (Philtrum), named Gui Gong. Needle from the left side below the nose, exiting the right.
Second insertion: Three fen below the nail of the thumb, named Gui Xin. Insert three fen into the flesh.
Third insertion: Below the nail of the big toe, insert two fen, named Gui Lei. Needle all five toes.
Fourth insertion: Half a jie (unit of measurement) into the transverse crease of the palm, named Gui Xin.
Fifth insertion: At the white flesh boundary below the lateral malleolus. Seven applications of fire needle, three insertions, named Gui Lu.
Sixth insertion: One cun into the hairline, above Da Zhui. Seven applications of fire needle, three insertions, named Gui Zhen (Ghost Pillow).
Seventh insertion: Five fen below the earlobe. Seven applications of fire needle, three insertions, named Gui Chuang (Ghost Bed).
Eighth insertion: From Cheng Jiang, puncture from left to right, named Gui Shi.
Ninth insertion: Three cun from the hand transverse crease, between the two tendons, named Gui Lu, also known as Jian Shi.
Tenth insertion: One cun straight above the nose into the hairline. Seven applications of fire needle, three insertions, named Gui Tang.
Eleventh insertion: Three cones to the anal cleft; three cones to the clitoris in women, named Gui Cang.
Twelfth insertion: At the intersection of the inner and outer heads of the cubital crease with the white flesh boundary. Seven applications of fire needle, three insertions, named Gui Chen, also known as Qu Chi.
Thirteenth insertion: One cun from the tip of the tongue, at the midline suture underneath. Pierce through to the top of the tongue. Place a board across the mouth to fix the needle head and prevent tongue movement, named Gui Feng.
If the points are paired on hands and feet, needle both. If isolated, needle singly.

Method for Treving Wind-Evil:
Moxa Jian Shi according to age.
Additionally, moxa Cheng Jiang seven cones, repeated.
Additionally, moxa Xin Shu seven cones.
Additionally, moxa San Li seven cones.

Method for Treating Gui Mei (Evil Spirits):
Moxa one cun into the hairline, 100 cones.
Moxa Jian Shi and Xin Shou (Palms) 50 cones each.

Method for Treating Wild Fox Spirits:
Bind the thumbs together tightly. Moxa the space between the joined thumbs for 14 cones (two sevens). Recovery occurs when the fox cries out.