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Wangu (GB12) consists of two acupoints, located 0.4 cun posterior to the hairline behind the ear. Each point is moxibusted with three cones (totaling nine cones), primarily treating yawning. The *Jia Yi Jing* states: "This is the intersection of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian and the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian."

For jaw dislocation caused by excessive yawning, moxa is applied to the fifth thoracic vertebra on the back. The dosage is fourteen cones per day for three consecutive days. If not cured, Mochong (ST30) is moxibusted with two hundred cones. This point is located in the center of the bone below the throat on the chest, also known as Qitang.

Tongli (HT5) consists of two acupoints, primarily treating frequent yawning. The *Jia Yi Jing* records: "The Luo-connecting vessel of the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian is one cun posterior to the wrist crease, connecting to the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian." Each point is moxibusted with five cones, with cone sizes resembling half a jujube pit. Additionally, moxa may be applied to the depression three cun or three.5 cun above the medial malleolus of the foot, totaling one hundred cones administered in three sessions. This point is Sanyinjiao (SP6).

For incontinence of diarrhea and dysentery, indigestion, and pain in the lower abdomen, Moxibustion is applied to Dantian (CV11? Note: Text says umbilicus minus 2 cun, likely referring to a specific local point or error in source text interpretation, but literally "Dantian"). The point is located two cun below the umbilicus. Daily moxibustion ranges from seven to one hundred cones.

For diarrhea and dysentery with indigestion and failure to build muscle mass, Moxibustion is applied to Pishu (BL20), using the "Sui Nian Zhu" method (number of cones equal to the patient's age).

For acute diarrhea and five types of dysentery, characterized by pus and blood in the stool, tenesmus, and severe abdominal pain, Moxibustion is applied to Xiaochangshu (BL27) with one hundred cones. For chronic diarrhea and dysentery with frequent flatus and coldness due to fatigue, Moxibustion is applied to Xiayao (Baohuang/Bladder points) with one hundred cones, administered in three sessions. The point is located on the spinal column at the exact center of the eight Ba Liao points. More moxibustion is better; acupuncture is contraindicated. Additionally, Zhongwan (CV8? No, text says Qi Zhong/CV8 is umbilicus, but context implies CV8 or similar midline point, actually text says "Qi Zhong" which usually means Umbilicus CV8, but later mentions Guan Yuan. Let's stick to literal translation): Moxibustion is applied to the umbilicus (Qihuang/Qi Zhong contextually often refers to Shenque CV8, though text says Qi Zhong) with approximately two to three hundred cones. Furthermore, Guanyuan (CV4) is moxibusted with three hundred cones over ten days. These methods treat cold dysentery and abdominal pain. Guanyuan is located three cun below the umbilicus.

For chronic diarrhea and dysentery that does not heal, Moxibustion is applied to the depression above the high bone one cun inferior to the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian, three cun from the bifurcation of the big toe, using the "Sui Nian Zhu" method. Alternatively, use a bent bamboo strip to measure the distance directly above the spine between the two hips. Mark this point, then measure one cun downward, and mark one cun to each side. Measure one cun further down to align with the spine. Apply moxa to these three locations, thirty cones per day, accumulating over one hundred cones. This can cure all forms of dysentery and also treat damp dysentery.

For diarrhea and dysentery with loss of appetite and indigestion, Moxibustion is applied to Changgu (likely a local or alternative name, possibly referring to a point near the umbilicus given the location description), fifty cones, administered in three sessions. The point is located five cun lateral to the umbilicus.

For immobility of the four limbs, profuse sweating, and watery dysentery, Moxibustion is applied to Daheng (SP15), using the "Sui Nian Zhu" method. For persistent dysentery with pus and blood, Moxibustion is applied to Youmen (KI21). These two points are located half cun lateral to Juque (RN14). Each point receives three cones. This also treats hardness and rebellious qi in the lower abdomen.

For dysentery with red and white discharge, Moxibustion is applied to the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian [specific point implied or general meridian treatment], fifty cones, administered in three sessions.

For small intestine dysentery with pus and blood, Moxibustion is applied to Hunshe (likely a local or obscure point name, possibly referring to a point near the umbilicus), one hundred cones (reduced for children). The point is located one cun lateral to the umbilicus on both sides.

For cold in the intestines causing diarrhea, intestinal rumbling, and bloody stools, Huiyang (BL35) is indicated.

For dysentery with pus and blood, cold invading the middle jiao causing indigestion and abdominal pain, Fu'ai (ST18) is indicated.