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Tinghui (GB2, Hearing Meeting) consists of two acupoints, located in the depression anterior to the ear. They can be found when the mouth is open, and arterial pulsation is palpable upon pressing. Each point is moxibusted with five cones (zhuang), primarily treating deafness and inability to hear. The *Jia Yi Jing* records: "This is where the Qi of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao meridian emerges."

Xiaguan (ST7, Lower Gate) consists of two acupoints, primarily treating deafness. The *Jia Yi Jing* records: "Located below Kerenzhuren (ST7/Shangguan), in the hollow beneath the arterial pulse anterior to the ear, at the lower edge of the bone. The point exists when the mouth is closed and disappears when opened. It is the meeting point of the Foot-Yangming Stomach and Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder meridians." Each point is moxibusted with three cones. The moxa cone should be sized like the head of a thin chopstick.

For tinnitus, treat with Baihui (GV20), Hanyan (GB4), Luxin (GV19), Tianchuang (SI16), Daling (PC7), Pianli (LI6), Qian Gu (SI3), and Houxi (SI3). Note: Houxi is SI3, Qian Gu is SI5. The text lists them together.

For ear pain, deafness, and tinnitus, treat with Shangguan (ST7). Needling should not be deep.

For deafness accompanied by tinnitus, treat with Xiaguan (ST7), Yangxi (LI5), Guanchong (SJ1), Yimen (TE14 - *Note: Text says 'Yemen', likely typo for Yimen or similar, but WHO standard for TE14 is Yimen. Text actually says 'Yemen' which might be a typo for 'Yifeng' or 'Yanggu'. Given context 'Yangxi Guanchong Yemen Yanggu', 'Yemen' is likely a corruption. I will translate as written but note it's an acupoint*), and Yanggu (SI5). *Correction*: The text says "Yemen" (腋门). There is no standard acupoint named Yemen. It is likely a typo for Yifeng (TE17) or similar. However, strictly following the text provided: "Yangxi, Guanchong, [Yemen], Yanggu". I will transliterate/translate as given. Actually, looking at common texts, this list often includes Yifeng. But I must stick to the source text "Yemen". Wait, "Yemen" (腋门) is not a standard name. It might be a typo for "Yifeng" (翳风) or "Xiaotan"? No, Xiaotan is GB9. Let's look at the characters: 腋门. This is likely a textual error in the source for a specific point. I will translate it as "Yemen" (Acupoint) or assume it refers to a location. Given the constraint "keep original names", I will use "Yemen". *Self-correction*: In some editions, this might be "Yifeng". But I will stick to the provided text "Yemen".

For tinnitus, deafness, and headache/jaw pain, treat with Ermen (TE21).

For deafness with a rushing sound in the ears, like wind blowing, treat with Tinghui (GB2).

For deafness and inability to hear, treat with Tianchuang (SI16).

For deafness with a "KT KT" sound and inability to hear, treat with Tianrong (SI17).

For a sensation of wind in the ear, tinnitus, deafness, and intermittent hearing loss, treat with Shangyang (LI1).

For deafness and bilateral temporal pain, treat with Zhongzhu (TE3).

For a "chun chun" sound in the ears and deafness, treat with Waiguan (TE5).

For sudden-onset deafness due to Qi disturbance, treat with Sidu (TE10).

Prepare a mud cake, half a fen thick, place it over the ear, sealing the edges tightly to prevent air leakage. Pierce a small hole in the center of the mud cake with a chopstick. Apply moxibustion through this hole for one hundred cones. When the pain in the ear becomes unbearable, tilt the head to drain the yellow fluid. Once drained completely, the condition will improve. If the mud dries, replace it multiple times. This is a method for treating ear diseases. Alternatively, cut an arrow shaft two cun long, insert it into the ear, seal the surrounding area with flour paste to prevent air leakage, and apply seven cones of moxibustion on top of the arrow shaft. Another method: crush fermented soybeans (Douchi) to make a cake, fill it into the ear canal. Take fresh Rehmannia root (Sheng Dihuang) five to six fen long, sharpen one end to a point, insert it into the ear so it aligns with the bottom of the Douchi cake. Cover the cake with a Catalpa leaf (Qiuye), carve a hole the size of a chopstick head through the leaf and cake, and apply three cones of moxibustion.

For continuous bleeding from the mouth and nose, known as "Brain Nap" (Naocuo), moxibustiate Shangxing (GV23) fifty cones. This point is located one cun above the hairline.

For unceasing runny nose, moxibustiate the sides of the nostrils aligned with the nasal bridge, seven cones.

For nasal polyps, moxibustiate Shangxing (GV23) two hundred cones. This point is directly opposite the tip of the nose, one cun above the hairline. Also, moxibustiate points three cun lateral to Shangxing on both sides, one hundred cones each.

For epistaxis accompanied by itching, moxibustiate the middle of the transverse crease at the base of the big toe, ten cones. For severe cases, one hundred cones. Moxibustiation here also stops persistent epistaxis and treats scrotal swelling. Additionally, moxibustiate Fengfu (GV16) four cones; if bleeding persists, moxibustiate again. Also, moxibustiate Yongquan (KI1) two cones, one hundred cones each.

For mild epistaxis without heavy blood flow, select points from the Foot-Taiyang Bladder meridian. For severe epistaxis, select points from the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine meridian. If ineffective, needle below Wangu (SI4); if still ineffective, prick the middle finger to bleed.

For rhinorrhea and epistaxis, Shangxing (GV23) is the primary point. First select [missing character], then select Tianyou (TE15) and Fengchi (GB20).

For nasal gland abscess leading to foul-smelling nose (Libi), treat with Naokong (GB13).

For nasal obstruction, dryness, cold air sensation, facial deviation with excessive salivation, rhinorrhea, epistaxis with carbuncles, treat with Yingxiang (LI20).

For rhinorrhea and epistaxis with discharge, presence of hanging carbuncles or old polyps, nasal blockage preventing airflow, and loss of smell, treat with Suliao (GV25).

For epistaxis, nasal obstruction, facial deviation, uncontrollable clear discharge, and rhinorrhea with carbuncles, treat he Liao (LI18).

For rhinorrhea causing breathing difficulty, inability to control secretions, loss of smell, and persistent epistaxis, treat Shuigou (GV26).

For nasal polyps causing obstruction, pain in the nasal tip and forehead, and erosive ulcers in the nose, treat Yinjiao (DU28).