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Tianfu (TI9), Hui (EX-CA1), and Qishe (ST10) govern goiter (Yingliu, 瘿瘤) and qi-reversal causing throat swelling. (The *Jia Yi Jing* states: Tianfu is synonymous with Tianchou.) Naohu (DU17), Tongtian (BL7), Xiaoluo (BL9), and Tantu (CV22) govern the accumulation of large qi in the neck. Tongtian (BL7) governs goiter; moxibustion of fifty cones is indicated. Xingtang (Note: likely a textual variant or obscure point name) can be treated with one hundred cones of sheep urine moxibustion.

Feiyang (BL58) governs hemorrhoids (Zhichuang, 痔疮) and pain in the perineum/anus. Jiegu (GB39, also known as Yanglao GB34 contextually but text says Jiegu which is GB39) governs scrofula-like swellings (Madao, 马刀) and axillary swelling. Tantu (CV22), Zhangmen (LR13), Tianchi (PC1), and Zhigou (TE6) govern fistulas (Lou, 漏). (Also stated: Zhigou and Zhangmen govern madao swelling.) Shangqiu (SP5) and Fuliou (KI7) govern hemorrhoidal bleeding, diarrhea, and tenesmus after defecation. (Also stated: Shangqiu governs bone erosion from hemorrhoids and frequent nightmares.) Tianchou (SI16) and Tantu (CV22) govern cervical fistulas and pain. Laogong (PC8) governs heat-type hemorrhoids. Chengjin (BL56), Chengfu (BL36), Weizhong (BL40), and Yanggu (SI5) govern hemorrhoidal pain and axillary swelling. Huiyin (CV1) governs hemorrhoids communicating with the yin region; this condition is fatal. Xiaxi (GB43), Yangfu (GB38), and Taichong (LR3) govern axillary swelling and madao. Qiaoyin (GB11) governs carbuncles and sores, headache like cone piercing, immobility, and irritability upon movement. Daling (PC7), Zhigou (TE6), Yanggu (SI5), and Houxi (SI3) govern scabies crusts.

Ququan (LR8) governs hernia (Shan, 疝) with jumping pain in the yin radiating to the umbilicus, urinary retention, and impotence. (Also stated: pain radiates to the penis.) Guanyuan (CV4) governs hernia. (Also stated: governs acute hernia pain.) Zhongdu (LR6) governs hernia and metrorrhagia (Bengzhong, 崩中). Zhongwan (CV12) governs Chong-hernia, characterized by syncope and unconsciousness. Heyang (BL35) governs hernia and metrorrhagia, pain above and below the abdomen, intestinal disorders, and sudden failure/pain of the yin. Zhaohai (KI6) governs heaviness and weakness of the four limbs, bodily oppression, and sudden onset of hernia in the yin. Taixi (KI3) governs large hernias, masses, and accumulations in the uterus/bao-gong, with pain radiating to the yin. Shangqiu (SP5) governs pain in the inner thigh, qi-stasis abscesses, wandering hernia (Huxian, 狐疝) radiating to the lower abdomen, and inability to bend or straighten. Jianjing (GB21), located at the junction of the shoulder and arm, governs hemiplegia (Pianfeng, 偏风). Juque (CV14) governs wandering hernia. Siman (RN3/SP12 context? Text says Siman CV3 usually, but here listed under abdominal points) governs hernic accumulations below the umbilicus. (*Jia Yi Jing* states: governs blood stasis in the bao-gong). Shenque (CV8, Umbilicus), Shimen (CV5), Tianshu (ST25), and Qihai (CV6) govern lower abdominal hernia qi, wandering among the five zang organs, peri-umbilical pain, and qi rushing to the chest causing dyspnea. (*Jia Yi Jing* states: Umbilical hernia with peri-umbilical pain and chest rush preventing breath; moxa Shenque, Shimen, and Tianshu.) Dadun (LR1) governs sudden severe hernia pain, testicular ascent into the abdomen, cold hernia with protrusion or unilateral swelling of the yin, depression in the umbilical/abdominal region, and difficult, painful urination. Moxibustion or acupuncture provides immediate relief. Treat left side with right points, and right side with left points. (*Jia Yi Jing* states: Zhaohai governs this.) Chongmen (SP12) and Taiyin (Spleen Meridian points) govern hernic masses and yin hernia. Tianshu (ST25) governs qi-hernia with vomiting. Daju (ST26) governs hernia with hemiplegia. Jiaoxin (KI8) governs qi-strangury and hernia, yin tension, and pain in the groin and inner thigh. Zhongfeng (LR4) governs sudden hernia and strangury pain, flaccidity-cold syndrome, and body numbness.

Qichong (ST30) governs yin swelling and pain, impotence, penile pain, and bilateral testicular traction pain preventing supine position. Shaofu (HT8) governs yin pain, immediate prolonged erection with chills and fever, sudden yin pain with enuresis, sudden itching and qi-reversal due to deficiency, acute hernia with difficulty urinating. Dahe (KI12) and Ranggu (KI2) govern seminal emission and retraction of the yin. Zhongji (CV3) governs spermatorrhea. Yinshi (ST33) governs cold hernia descending to the abdominal fascia, knee and waist pain resembling flowing water, various lower abdominal hernias, cold sensation from pressure down to the Futu area of the knee, hernia pain with abdominal fullness, flaccidity, and shortness of breath. Wushu (GB26) governs yin hernia with moving testes and lower abdominal pain. Taichong (LR3), Zhongfeng (LR4), and Diji (SP8) govern hernia and essence deficiency. (Also stated: Taichong governs wandering hernia with vomiting and reversal.) Yuji (LU10) governs yin dampness and other abdominal ailments. Yinjiao (CV7) and Shimen (CV5) govern bilateral testicular retraction. (Also stated: Shimen governs abdominal fullness and hernic accumulations.) Taichong (LR3) governs bilateral testicular retraction and abdominal hardness preventing lying down. Yinggu (KI10) governs impotence, urgent lower abdomen with pain radiating to the inner yin. Huiyin (CV1) governs coldness of the glans penis. Xingjian (LR2) governs penile pain.