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Jingmen (GB25), RanGu (KI2), and Yinlingquan (SP9) govern Dongxie (profuse watery diarrhea with undigested food). Jiaoxin (KI8) governs Xili (dysentery with pus and blood) with red and white leakage of blood. Dantian (CV17, though often associated with lower abdomen points in this context, specifically referring to a point governing lower abdominal issues here, likely CV4 Guanyuan or similar functional area, but text says Dantian) governs uncontrollable dysentery and severe colic pain in the lower abdomen. Fuliou (KI7) governs pus and blood in stool, tenesmus after dysentery, and abdominal pain like strangulation. Shushu (BL20) governs dysentery with anorexia, where food does not generate flesh and muscle. Xiaochangshu (BL27) governs dysentery with five-colored pus and blood, and heavy sensation with swelling and pain in the anus. Guanyuan (CV4) and Taixi (KI3) govern persistent dysentery. Jingmen (GB25) and Kunlun (BL60) govern Dongxie accompanied by body pain. Tianshu (ST25) governs diarrhea occurring when cold is contracted again in winter, with pain around the umbilicus and cutting pain from wandering Qi in the intestines and stomach. Fuai (ST17) governs pus and blood in stool, food not digesting due to cold invading the middle, and abdominal pain. Chize (LU5) governs vomiting and diarrhea occurring simultaneously from above and below, and pain under both hypochondria. Shugu (BL65) governs intestinal diarrhea. Changqiang (GV1) governs heaviness of the head accompanied by Dongxie. Taibai (SP3) governs abdominal distension, indigestion with a tendency to vomit, and diarrhea with pus and blood. Diji (SP8) governs Tangjia (loose stools with masses), abdominal pain, and Zangbi (obstruction of the zang organs). Yinlingquan (SP9) and Yinbai (SP1) govern heat in the chest and sudden diarrhea. Taichong (LR3) and Ququan (LR8) govern loose diarrhea and bloody flux in dysentery. Shenshu (BL23) and Zhangmen (LR13) govern Dongxie with undigested food due to cold invading the middle. Huiyang (BL35) governs cold in the abdomen, profuse diarrhea, intestinal lesions, and hematochezia. Sanjiaoshu (BL22), Xiaochangshu (BL27), Yishe (ST26), and Zhangmen (LR13) govern borborygmus, abdominal distension, and the urge for profuse diarrhea. Zhongwan (CV12) governs abdominal distension and Sundxie (diarrhea with undigested food). Dachangshu (BL25) governs borborygmus, abdominal swelling, and sudden diarrhea.

Chengjiang (CV24), Yishe (ST26), Guanchong (SJ1), and RanGu (KI2) govern Xiaoke (wasting-thirst syndrome) with polydipsia. (It is also said that: Yishe governs Xiaoke, fever, and yellowing of the face and eyes.) Laogong (PC8) governs bitter thirst and inability to eat. Quchi (LI11) governs aversion to cold, fever, and thirst. Yinbai (SP1) governs thirst relieved by drinking. Xingjian (LR2) and Taichong (LR3) govern dry throat and desire to drink. Shangqiu (SP5) governs internal vexation and thirst.

Gongsun (SP4) governs edema of the head and face. Shuigou (GV26) governs edema and fullness of the philtrum. Weicang (BL50) governs edema, abdominal distension, inability to eat or drink, and aversion to cold. Zhangmen (LR13) governs moist skin and Shi Shui (stone water, a type of edema with water accumulation in the lower jiao) with body swelling. Wuyi (ST15) governs body swelling and painful skin that cannot tolerate clothing. Zhongfu (LU1), Jianshi (PC5), and Hegu (LI4) govern facial and abdominal edema. Yinjiao (CV7) and Shimen (CV5) govern water distension with water qi moving in the skin, a firm and thick lower abdomen, yellow urine, and Qi fullness. Guanyuan (CV4) governs lower abdominal fullness and Shi Shui. Siman (CV4, note: text lists Siman which is often synonymous with Guanyuan or a specific point location, here listed separately as CV4/Siman area) and RanGu (KI2) govern large abdominal Shi Shui. Guanmen (ST22) governs body swelling and heaviness. Tianshu (ST25), Fenglong (ST40), Lidui (ST45), Xiangu (ST43), and Chongyang (ST42) govern facial edema. (It is also said that: Fenglong governs edema of the four limbs and dampness of the body.) Tianfu (LU3) governs body distension, reversed breathing preventing lying down, wind sweat with body swelling, panting, and excessive saliva. Qichong (ST30) governs Da Qi Shi Shui. JieXi (ST41) governs Feng Shui (wind-induced edema), swelling of the cheekbones, and dark complexion. Shanglian (SI9) governs knee swelling due to Feng Shui. Zusanli (ST36) governs water distension of the abdomen and skin swelling. Xiangu (ST43) and Lieque (LU7) govern carbuncles and swelling of the face and eyes. (It is also said that: Lieque governs sweating and edema of the four limbs.) Linqi (GB41) governs axillary swelling and chest fullness. Dadun (LR1) governs large abdominal swelling and oppression in the umbilical and abdominal region. Tianyou (TE16) governs breast swelling and swelling in the supraclavicular fossa. Kunlun (BL60) governs swelling of the waist and sacrum, and heel swelling. Qiuxu (GB40) and Yangqiao (BL59) govern axillary swelling, aversion to cold and fever, and neck swelling. Ququan (LR8) governs abdominal swelling. Fuliou (KI7) and Fenglong (ST40) govern edema of the four limbs due to counterflow of wind. Yinggu (KI10) governs aversion to cold and fever, and unilateral abdominal swelling. Wanggu (GB12) and Juliao (ST3) govern Qi swelling of the head and face; Yanglingquan (GB34) governs swelling of the head and face.

For all cases of carbuncles and swelling of the head and eyes, or retained fluid causing fullness and support in the chest and hypochondria, puncturing Xiangu (ST43) to bleed will result in immediate relief.