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Fenglong (ST40) governs the inability to eat. Shimen (CV5) governs lack of appetite and food entering the stomach without being digested. Tianshu (ST25), Lidui (ST45), and Neiting (ST44) govern indigestion, aversion to food, and tension pulling toward the umbilicus. Weidao (GB28) governs water qi in the Sanjiao (Triple Burner) causing inability to eat. Zhongfeng (LR4) governs jaundice with slight fever and aversion to food. Ran Gu (KI2), Neiting (ST44), and Pishu (BL20) govern aversion to food. Weishu (BL21) and Shenshu (BL23) govern cold distension in the Stomach; although one eats much, the body becomes thin and emaciated. (It is also said that: Weishu (BL21) governs vomiting, tendon cramping, difficulty swallowing food, and inability to eat.) Dachangshu (BL25) and Zhou Rong (ST19) govern discomfort after swallowing food and a preference for drinking. Yanggang (BL16), Qimen (LR14), Shaoshang (LU11), and Laogong (PC8) govern the inability to swallow food and drink. Zhangmen (LR13) governs food and drink failing to digest, returning from the abdomen and being vomited out, heat in the middle jiao with aversion to food, distress upon swallowing when smelling food odor leading to a feeling of fullness and injury from overeating, yellowing of the body, soreness, pain, and emaciation. Zhongting (CV13) and Zhongfu (LU1) govern cold in the diaphragm, inability to swallow food, and vomiting with regurgitation. Shidou (ST23) governs borborygmus in the diaphragm, sounding like "chacha" and "yin yin," often with audible water sounds. Juque (CV14) governs obstruction and discomfort in the diaphragm. Zhongji (CV3) governs feeling hungry but unable to eat. Shangwan (CV13) and Zhongwan (CV12) govern cold damaging the stomach after overeating, with food and drink failing to digest.

For all cases where food and drink fail to digest and return from the abdomen, first reduce Xiaguan (ST25? Note: Text says Xiaowan/Xiaguan contextually likely referring to lower epigastrium or specific point, usually Xiaguan is ST7, but in this context of digestion, it might refer to a specific location or typo for Xiaguan/Wei Xiaowei. However, strictly translating text: "Xia Wan" is not a standard point name, likely refers to Lower Epigastrium or a specific point. Given "Sanli" follows, and standard protocol for indigestion often involves Zusanli. The text says "Xia Wan". I will translate literally as Lower Epigastrium area or assume it refers to a specific point if known. Actually, looking at standard texts, "Xia Wan" is not a standard acupoint. It might be a typo for "Xiaguan" or referring to the region. However, later it says "Qu Sanli". Let's stick to the text: "Xia Wan". Wait, checking historical texts. In *Qianjin Yaofang*, "Xia Wan" might refer to the lower part of the epigastrium or a specific point. But standard points are Shangwan, Zhongwan, Xiawan. Ah, "Xia Wan" (Lower Stomach/Wan) is likely a typo for **Xiawan** (CV10). I will translate as Xiawan (CV10) based on medical logic, or keep literal if unsure. Let's look at the characters: 取下脘. Yes, it is 下脘 (Xiawan CV10). So, puncture Xiawan (CV10), then puncture Zusanli (ST36) using the reducing method.

For all cases of aversion to food, puncture Ran Gu (KI2) to induce bleeding, which makes one feel hungry immediately.

Shangqiu (SP5), Youmen (KI15), and Tonggu (BL58) govern a tendency to vomit. (It is also said that: Shangqiu (SP5) governs Spleen deficiency, causing illness with aversion to cold, unhappiness, frequent sighing, alternating chills and fever, and a tendency to vomit.) Shufu (BL24), Lingxu (BL25), Shencang (BL26), and Juque (CV14) govern vomiting accompanied by chest fullness. Lv Gu (GB8) governs irritability, fullness, and vomiting. Tianrong (SI17) governs cough with counterflow qi and vomiting of frothy saliva. Weishu (BL21) and Shenshu (BL23) govern vomiting. Quze (PC3) governs counterflow qi and vomiting of salivary fluid. Shaoshang (LU11) and Laogong (PC8) govern vomiting. Zhongting (CV13) and Zhongfu (LU1) govern retching and vomiting, with food returning after being swallowed. Shimen (CV5) governs vomiting. Yanglingquan (GB34) governs vomiting of old bile/fluids and palpitations in the heart region. Weidao (GB28) governs incessant retching and vomiting. Dazhong (KI4) and Taixi (KI3) govern vexation, chest fullness, and vomiting. Jiegu (GB39) governs desire to vomit due to febrile disease. Yinbai (SP1) governs vomiting in the diaphragm and lack of appetite. Hunmen (BL47) and Yangguan (DU3) govern incessant vomiting and excessive saliva. Geshu (BL17) governs vomiting of food; additionally, moxa can be applied to Zhangmen (LR13) and the gastric region. Juque (CV14) and Xiong Tang (Note: Xiong Tang is not a standard point, likely refers to the chest/sternum area or a typo for Xiongxiang/Xiongzhong? Or perhaps **Xiongxiang** (CV17)? No, Juque is CV14. "Xiong Tang" might be a typo for **Xiongxiang** or just the chest area. I will translate as "Chest/Tang" or assume it refers to the chest region. Actually, in some editions, it might be **Xiongxiang**. But sticking to text: "Xiong Tang". I will translate as Chest area.) governs vomiting of food. Dadun (LR1) governs hiccups and belching; additionally, moxa can be applied to Shiguan (KI18). Neiting (ST44) governs a tendency to frequently stretch and yawn.