(扁鹊越人)
夫参博以为约,要辑简而舍繁。总玉龙以成赋,信金针以获安。原夫卒暴中风,
顶门、百会;香港脚连延,里绝、三交。头风鼻渊,上星可取;耳聋腮肿,听会偏高。攒
竹、头维,治目疼头痛;乳根、俞府,疗嗽气痰哮。风市、阴市,驱香港脚之乏力;阴
陵、阳陵,除膝肿之难熬。太白医痔漏,间使剿疟疾。大敦去疝气,膏肓补虚劳。天井
治瘰 隐疹,神门治呆痴笑 。咳嗽风痰,大渊、列缺宜刺; 羸喘促,璇玑、气海当知。
期门、大敦,能治坚 疝气,劳宫、大陵,可疗心闷疮痍。心悸虚烦刺三里,时疫 疟
寻后溪。绝骨、三里、阴交,香港脚宜此;睛明、太阳、鱼尾,目证凭兹。老者便多,命
门兼肾俞而着艾;妇人乳肿,少泽与大阳之可推。身柱蠲嗽,能除膂痛;至阳却疽,善
治神疲。长强、承山,灸痔最妙;丰隆、肺俞,痰嗽称奇。风门主伤冒寒邪之嗽,天
枢理感患脾泄之危。风池、绝骨,而疗乎伛偻;人中、曲池,可治其委仆。期门刺伤寒未解,
经不再传;鸠尾针痫癫已发,慎其妄施。阴交、水分、三里,蛊胀宜刺;商丘、解溪、
墟,香港脚堪追。尺泽理筋急之不达,腕骨疗手腕之难移。肩脊痛兮,五枢兼于
背缝;肘挛疼兮,尺泽合于曲池。风湿搏于两肩,肩
可疗;壅热盛于三焦,关冲最宜。手臂红肿,中注、液门要辨;脾虚黄胆,腕骨、中脘
何疑。伤寒无汗,攻复溜宜泻;伤寒有汗,取合谷当随。欲调饱满之气逆,三里可胜∶要
起六脉之沉匿,复溜称神。照海、支 ,通大便之秘,内庭、临泣,理小腹之脂。天
突、膻中医喘嗽、地仓,颊车疗口 。迎香攻鼻窒为最,肩井除臂痛如 。二间治牙疼,中
魁理翻胃而即愈;百劳止虚汗,通里疗心惊而不差。大小骨空,治眼烂能止冷泪、左
右太阳,医目疼善治血翳。心俞、肾俞,治腰疼肾虚之萝遗;人中、委中,除腰脊痛闷之
难制。太溪、 、申脉,最疗足肿之 、涌泉、关元、丰隆,为治尸劳之例。印堂治其
惊搐,神庭理乎头风。大陵、人中频泻、口气全除,带脉、关元多灸,肾败堪攻。脚腿重
疼,针髋骨、膝眼;行步艰楚,灸三里、中封。取内关于照海,医腹疾之块;搐迎香于鼻
肉,消眼热之红。肚痛秘结,太陵台外关于支沟;腿风湿痛,居 兼环跳于委中。上脘、中
脘,治九种之心痛,赤带、白带,求中极之异同。又若心虚热壅,少冲明于济夺;目昏血溢,
肝俞辨其实虚要心传乎玄秘,究手法之疾徐。或值挫闪痛疼之不定,此为难拟定穴之可
祛。辑管见以便读。幸高明而无哂诸。
(玉龙歌俗以为扁鹊所撰,盖后人托为之者。上玉龙赋又总辑其要旨耳。)
( Bian Que, courtesy name Yue Ren )
To distill the essence from the extensive, one must collect the concise and discard the redundant. Compiling the "Jade Dragon Ode" into this prose, one can indeed attain peace through the use of golden needles.
Initially, for sudden apoplexy (stroke), the Dingmen (Top of Head) and Baihui (Hundred Convergences) acupoints should be selected; for recurrent Hongjiao (Gouty Arthritis / Foot Qi), the Lijue (Inner Neiting) and Sanjiao (Waiguan, TE 5) acupoints are indicated. For Toufeng (Head Wind) and Biyuan (Nasal Sinusitis), Shangxing (GV 23) can be utilized; for Erlong (Deafness) and Saizhong (Mumps/Swollen Cheeks), Tinghui (GB 2) is highly effective.
Canzhu (BL 2) and Touwei (ST 8) treat Eye Pain and Headache; Rugen (ST 17) and Shufu (KI 27) treat Cough, Qi Reversal, and Phlegmatic Asthma. Fengshi (GB 31) and Yinshi (ST 33) dispel the weakness caused by Hongjiao (Foot Qi); Yinlingquan (SP 9) and Yanglingquan (GB 34) eliminate the unbearable swelling of the knees. Taibai (SP 3) treats Hemorrhoids and Fistulas; Jianshi (PC 5) eradicates Malaria. Dadun (LR 1) removes Hernia; Gaohuang (BL 43) tonifies Deficiency and Consumption. Tianjing (TE 10) treats Scrofula (Luo Li) and Hidden Rashes; Shenmen (HT 7) treats Dementia and Inappropriate Laughter.
For Cough with Wind-Phlegm, it is appropriate to needle Taiyuan (LU 9) and Lieque (LU 7); for Emaciation with Panting, one should understand the roles of Xuanji (CV 15) and Qihai (CV 6).
Qimen (LR 14) and Dadun (LR 1) can treat Hard Hernia; Laogong (PC 8) and Daling (PC 7) can treat Chest Stifling Sensation and Skin Sores.
For Palpitations and Empty Restlessness, needle Zusanli (ST 36); for Epidemic Febrile Diseases and Malaria, seek Houxi (SI 3).
Guixu (Ex-B1, Xu Zhong), Zusanli (ST 36), and Yinjiao (CV 7) are suitable for Hongjiao (Foot Qi); Jingming (BL 1), Taiyang (Ex-HN 5), and Yutail (Eye Corner) rely on these points for Eye Disorders.
For the elderly with frequent urination, moxibustion should be applied to Mingmen (GV 4) along with Shenshu (BL 23); for women with Breast Swelling, Tuina (Pushing/Rubbing) can be used on Xiaozé (SI 1) and Taiyang (EX-HN 5).
Shenzhu (GV 12) dispels Cough and eliminates Back Muscle Pain; Zhiyang (GV 9) drives away Carbuncles and effectively treats Mental Fatigue. Changqiang (GV 1) and Chengshan (BL 57): Moxibustion for Hemorrhoids is most excellent; Fenglong (ST 40) and Feishu (BL 13): Treatment for Phlegmatic Cough is miraculous.
Fengmen (BL 12) governs Cough caused by Cold Evil invasion; Tianshu (ST 25) regulates the crisis of Spleen Diarrhea due to pathogenic infection.
Fengchi (GB 20) and Guixu (Ex-B1) treat Kyphosis (stooping); Renzhong (GV 26) and Quchi (LI 11) treat Collapse and Falling.
Needling Qimen (LR 14) treats unresolved Shanghan (Cold Damage) where the disease does not transmit further; Needling Jiawei (CV 15) treats already manifested Epilepsy and Mania, but application must be cautious to avoid reckless needling.
Yinjiao (CV 7), Shuifen (CV 9), and Zusanli (ST 36) are suitable for needling in cases of Guzhang (Ascites/Distension); Shangqiu (SP 5), Jiexi (ST 41), and Qiu Xu (GB 40) can track and treat Hongjiao (Foot Qi).
Chi Ze (LU 5) regulates tendon stiffness and inability to extend; Wang Gu (SI 4) treats difficulty in moving the wrist.
When Shoulder and Spine hurt, Wushu (GB 27) combined with Bei Feng (Back Seam - likely referring to back shu points like Pohu) is used; when Elbow contracts and hurts, Chi Ze (LU 5) combines with Qu Chi (LI 11).
When Wind-Dampness attacks both shoulders, Jian Jing (GB 21) can treat; when Heat accumulates excessively in the Sanjiao (Triple Burner), Guan Chong (TE 1) is most suitable.
For Red Swelling of Arms and Hands, distinguish between Zhong Zhu (TE 11) and Ye Men (TE 2); for Spleen Deficiency leading to Jaundice, there is no doubt regarding the use of Wang Gu (SI 4) and Zhong Wan (CV 12).
For Shanghan (Cold Damage) without sweating, attacking via Fuliou (KI 7) with draining method is appropriate; for Shanghan with sweating, taking Hegu (LI 4) should follow the syndrome.
To regulate Qi Reversal causing fullness, Zusanli (ST 36) excels; to raise sinking and hidden pulses, Fuliou (KI 7) is divine.
Zhaohai (KI 6) and Zhizheng (SI 7) unblock Constipation; Neiting (ST 44) and Linqi (GB 41) regulate Small Abdominal Hemorrhoids.
Tiantu (CV 22) and Danzhong (CV 17) treat Asthma and Cough in TCM; Dicang (ST 4) and Jiache (ST 6) treat Facial Paralysis (Crooked Mouth and Eyes).
Yingxiang (LI 20) is best for overcoming Nasal Obstruction; Jian Jing (GB 21) eliminates Arm Pain as if broken.
Erjian (LI 2) treats Toothache; Zhongkui (Ex-UE 10) regulates Fanwei (Regurgitation/Vomiting) and heals quickly; Bailao (Ex-UE 5) stops Sweating; Tongli (HT 5) treats Heart Palpitations without error.
Dagu Kong (Ex-UE 6) and Xiaogu Kong (Ex-UE 7) treat Eye Ulceration and stop Cold Tears; Left and Right Taiyang (EX-HN 5) treat Eye Pain and resolve Blood翳 (Corneal Opacity).
Xinshu (BL 15) and Shenshu (BL 23) treat Lower Back Pain and Kidney Deficiency causing Spermatorrhea; Renzhong (GV 26) and Weizhong (BL 40) remove difficult-to-control Lower Back and Spine Pain and Distress.
Taixi (KI 3), Kunlun (BL 60), and Shenmai (BL 62) best treat Foot Swelling; Yongquan (KI 1), Guanyuan (CV 4), and Fenglong (ST 40) are examples for treating Shilao (Corpse Labor/Chronic Consumption).
Yintang (Ex-HN 3) treats Convulsions; Shenting (GV 24) regulates Head Wind.
Frequently draining Daling (PC 7) and Renzhong (GV 26) completely removes Bad Breath; Moxibustion on Da Mai (GB 26) and Guanyuan (CV 4) can attack Kidney Exhaustion.
For Heavy and Painful Legs, needle Huagu (Hip Bone) and Xiyan (Knee Eye); for Difficult and Painful Walking, moxa Zusanli (ST 36) and Zhongfeng (LR 4).
Taking Neiguan (PC 6) combined with Zhaohai (KI 6) treats Abdominal Masses; Pulling Yingxiang (LI 20) at the nasal flesh reduces Redness of Eye Heat.
For Abdominal Pain with Constipation, Taiyuan (LU 9 - Note: Text says Tai Ling, likely typo for Tai Yuan or Tai Bai? Text says "Tai Ling", usually Taiyuan or Taibai. Let's stick to text "Tai Ling" which might be a typo for Taiyuan or just a specific reference. Actually, "Tai Ling" is not a standard point. It might be "Taiyuan". Or "Taibai". Given "Wai Guan" follows, maybe it's a combination. I will translate as Tai Ling [sic] or assume Taiyuan. Let's look at the characters: "太陵". This is likely a typo for "太渊" (Taiyuan) or "太白" (Taibai). However, strictly translating, I will use "Tai Ling" noting it may be an error, or better, interpret as Taiyuan if context suggests lung/qi. But wait, "Tai Ling" sounds like "Taiyuan". Let's check "Wai Guan" and "Zhi Gou". These are Sanjiao points. Maybe "Tai Ling" refers to something else. I will translate literally as Tai Ling, but add a note mentally that it's likely Taiyuan. Actually, looking at common versions, it is often "Taiyuan". I will translate as Taiyuan (LU 9) for accuracy of intent, or keep "Tai Ling" if strict. Let's keep "Tai Ling" but acknowledge it's non-standard. *Correction*: The text says "太陵台外关于支沟". "Tai Ling" is likely "Taiyuan". "Tai" = Big, "Ling" = Palace. Taiyuan is Great Spring. I will translate as Taiyuan (LU 9) assuming typo, or just "Tai Ling" if forced. I'll use "Taiyuan (LU 9)" as it makes medical sense with Lieque/Taiyuan pairs, though here it's with Waiguan. Wait, "Tai Ling" might be "Taibai". Let's stick to the literal "Tai Ling" but it's confusing. I will translate as "Taiyuan (LU 9)" as it is the most probable intended character for "Tai Ling" in this context of respiratory/qi regulation, or perhaps it refers to a specific extra point. I will use "Taiyuan (LU 9)" for clarity.) combined with Waiguan (TE 5) and Zhigou (TE 6); for Damp-Wind Pain in Legs, Juliao (GB 29) combines with Huantiao (GB 30) and Weizhong (BL 40).
Shangwan (CV 13) and Zhongwan (CV 12) treat the Nine Types of Heart Pain; for Red Leukorrhea and White Leukorrhea, seek the differences in treating Zhongji (CV 3).
Furthermore, for Heart Deficiency with Heat Accumulation, Shaochong (HT 9) clarifies rescue and recovery; for Blurred Vision with Blood Overflow, Liver Shu (BL 18) distinguishes Excess and Deficiency.
One must learn the profound secrets of Heart Transmission, investigating the techniques of manipulation speed and slowness.
Or when encountering unpredictable pain from Sprains and Contusions, this is difficult to cure by determining fixed acupoints.
These observations are compiled for easier reading. I hope the experts will not disdain them.
(The "Jade Dragon Song" is commonly believed to be written by Bian Que, but it is actually a work attributed to later generations. The above "Jade Dragon Ode" summarizes its main points.)