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First, insert five needles into the hair tuft on the head. Place a vessel filled with water over it, cover with new cloth, and place a large-mouthed vessel horizontally on top. Then, solemnly call out to and gaze at the person; they will inevitably want to rise and run away. Do not listen to them. Instead, take some water and spray it on them once, blow air towards them while observing, repeat this three times until the water becomes warm. Wipe off the water, flick the forehead near the hairline with your finger, and ask if they wish to be cured. The person will inevitably refuse to answer. After flicking fourteen times (two sevens), they will answer. Then, use a needle to prick the empty space near the medial side of the philtrum (Renzhong, GV26) below the nose. Retain the needle. At the pulsating depression anterior to the root of both ears, retain the needle. Prick one cun above the nose along the midline entering the hairline, placing the needle horizontally. Prick straight up from the nose again. Stop when the patient regains consciousness.

For sudden mania with ghost-like speech, prick the area under the nail of the big toe of the foot, inserting slightly and stopping immediately. For manic running and abusive language, moxibustion is applied at a depth of eight fen, with the number of moxa cones (Zhuang) corresponding to the patient's age. The acupoint is located five fen below the Yangming channel. For mania, epilepsy, convulsive running due to wind, mental confusion, anger or joy, abusive laughter, crying, singing, and ghost-like speech, apply moxibustion to Naohu (Fengfu, GV16) and Fengchi (GB20). Also apply moxibustion to the Hand-Yangming, Hand-Taiyang, Hand-Taiyin, Foot-Yangming, Yangqiao Mai, Shaoyang, Taiyin, Yinqiao Mai channels, and the heel, with the number of Zhuang determined by the patient's age.

For fright, palpitations, and weakness, apply fifty Zhuang of moxibustion to Dahuang (SP15).

For violent cursing and striking others, known as "Re Yang Wind" (Hot Yang Wind), apply one Zhuang to Yan Kou (the corner of the mouth at the junction of red and white mucosa/skin). Apply thirty Zhuang to the scrotal seam, taking care not to approach the testicles in the center, to avoid damaging Yang Qi.

For manic running and stabbing, suicidal tendencies, incessant cursing, and claiming to speak for gods or ghosts, apply one Zhuang to the head of the mouth corners at the red-white junction. Apply five Zhuang to the inner flexor aspect of both elbows. Apply three Zhuang to the middle of the back vertebrae, as a supplementary moxibustion treatment.

For sudden manic speech resembling ghost talk, tightly bind the thumbs of both hands with a steamer belt. Immediately apply moxibustion to two points on the lateral hypochondrium corresponding to the flexed rib heads. When the fire starts, apply seven Zhuang to each point. Soon after, the "ghost" will state its name and beg to leave. Ask gently, then release the hands.

For delirious speech caused by evil spirits, apply four Zhuang to Chui Ming. This acupoint is inside the lips, at the central longitudinal line, also known as Gui Lu. It is recommended to sever the longitudinal line with a sharp knife for better effect.

For illness caused by evil spirits involving loud shouting, cursing, and running, apply moxibustion to the tips of the ten fingers, one fen from the nails, also known as Gui Cheng.

For evil spirit-induced mania with heavy limbs, treat with Xiong Hui (Baihui, GV20), also known as Gui Men.

For evil spirit illness involving loud shouting, cursing, and running far away, treat with Zusanli (ST36), also known as Gui Xie.

For evil spirit illness causing heaviness and pain in the four limbs and other symptoms, treat with Chi Ze (LU5), also known as Gui Shou.

For evil spirit illness causing incessant speech and various symptoms, treat with Renzhong (GV26), also known as Ting.

For manic epilepsy where the patient does not recognize others, or for mania with dizziness and confusion, apply nine Zhuang of moxibustion to Baihui (GV20).

For manic running and twitching, apply moxibustion three cun above Yuzhen (BL9). Another method is to apply one hundred Zhuang one cun behind the vertex.

For manic running and epilepsy, apply twelve Zhuang two cun behind the vertex.

For manic ghost-like speech, apply nine Zhuang to Tian Chuang (SI16).

For manic epilepsy with weeping, apply thirty Zhuang to Shou Ni Zhu. This acupoint is six cun posterior to the wrist on both sides.

For manic running and convulsive epilepsy, apply fifty Zhuang to He Kou. This acupoint is in the depression of the artery posterior to the wrist.

For manic epilepsy with wind spasms and tongue protrusion, apply one hundred Zhuang to Wei Wan.

For manic running and epilepsy, apply one hundred Zhuang to Da You.

For manic running and epilepsy, apply thirty Zhuang to the end of the costal margin.

For manic speech and mental confusion, apply one hundred Zhuang to Tianshu (ST25).

For erratic manic episodes, apply thirty Zhuang to Jianshi (PC5), located five cun posterior to the wrist between the two bones of the forearm. (Also applicable for fright, weeping, and laughing).

For manic running and sorrowful weeping, apply moxibustion to Chen Jue (also read as Chen Lan). The number of Zhuang corresponds to the patient's age. The acupoint is on the medial aspect of the upper back scapula, at a spot unreachable by the reverse hand, specifically where pressing above Gu Mang causes pain.

For manic ghost-like speech, apply one hundred Zhuang to Futu (ST32).

For sorrowful weeping and ghost-like speech, apply fifty Zhuang to Tianfu (LU3).

For sorrowful weeping, evil speech, and frantic singing/crying, apply fifty Zhuang to Ci Men.

For manic convulsive epilepsy, apply thirty Zhuang to Cheng Ming. This acupoint is on the artery three cun superior to the posterior aspect of the medial malleolus. (Also applicable for manic running and fright).

For manic epilepsy with wind and fright, cold extremities, and vexation, apply fifty Zhuang to Ju Yang.

For manic epilepsy and ghost-like speech, apply forty Zhuang to the Foot-Taiyang channel.

For manic running, fright, and mental confusion, apply thirty Zhuang to the Foot-Yangming channel.

For manic epilepsy, apply moxibustion to the Foot-Shaoyang channel, with the number of Zhuang corresponding to the patient's age.

For manic running and coma resembling death, apply five Zhuang to the trichiasis area of the big toe. (Yi Yun suggests applying to Dadun, LR1).

For wind pathogen, apply moxibustion to Jianshi (PC5), with the number of Zhuang corresponding to the patient's age. Also apply seven Zhuang to Chengjiang (CV24).