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Lidui (ST45), Sanjian (LI3), Chongyang (ST42), Pianli (SI6), Xiaohai (SI8), Hegu (LI4), Neiting (ST44), and Fuliou (KI7) are indicated for dental caries (tooth decay). Fu Bai (GB12) is indicated for toothache resulting in inability to speak. Daying (ST5), Quan (EX-HN10, located at the zygomatic bone), Tinghui (GB2), and Quchi (LI11) are indicated for toothache accompanied by aversion to cold. Yanggu (SI5) and Zhengying (GB17) are indicated for upper toothache. Yanggu (SI5), Yemen (TE2), Shangyang (LI1), Erjian (LI2), and Sidu (TE10) are indicated for lower toothache. Jiaosun (TE14) and Jiache (ST6) are indicated for teeth unable to chew. Xiaguan (ST7), Daying (ST5), Yifeng (TE17), and Wanggu (GB12) are indicated for pain from dental caries. Qubin (GB7) and Chongyang (ST42) are indicated for dental caries.

Fengfu (GV16), Tianchuang (SI16), and Laogong (PC8) are indicated for throat pain. Futu (LI18), Tiantu (CV22), and Tianxi (BL44) are indicated for hoarse sounds in the throat and sudden qi rebellion with choking. Shaoshang (LU11), Taichong (LR3), and Jingqu (LU8) are indicated for humming sounds in the throat. Yuji (LU10) is indicated for dryness and heat in the throat. Shuitu (ST9) is indicated for swelling of the throat. Yemen (TE2) and Sidu (TE10) are indicated for shortness of breath and a sensation in the pharynx as if there were a polyp. Jianshi (PC5) is indicated for a sensation of obstruction in the throat (In *Jia Yi Jing*, this point is listed as Xingjian (LR2)). Shaochong (HT9) is indicated for sourness in the throat. Shaofu (HT8) and Ligou (LR5) are indicated for a sensation of qi in the throat resembling a polyp. Zhongzhu (TE3), Zhigou (TE6), and Neiting (ST44) are indicated for sore throat. Fuliou (KI7), Zhaohai (KI6), Taichong (LR3), and Zhongfeng (LR4) are indicated for dry throat. Qiangu (SI3), Zhaohai (KI6), and Zhongfeng (LR4) are indicated for unilateral swelling of the throat, making swallowing difficult. Yongquan (KI1) and Dazhong (KI4) are indicated for pain in the throat, making it impossible to take food. Ran Gu (KI2) and Taixi (KI3) are indicated for internal swelling of the throat, with qi moving through the throat causing inability to speak. Fengchi (GB20) is indicated for stiffness and spasm of the neck drawn by the throat.

Wanggu (GB12), Tianyou (SI16), and Qiangu (SI3) are indicated for Hou Bi (sore throat with obstruction), swelling of the neck and nape preventing flexion and extension, and cheek swelling radiating to behind the ear. Zhongfu (LU1) and Yangjiao (GB35) are indicated for Hou Bi, chest fullness and obstruction, and alternating chills and fever. Tianrong (SI17), Quepen (ST12), Dazhu (BL11), Geshu (BL17), Yunmen (LU2), Chi Ze (LU5), Erjian (LI2), Lidui (ST45), Yongquan (KI1), and Rangu (KI2) are indicated for Hou Bi with choking sensations and alternating chills and fever. Tianding (SI11), Qishe (ST11), and Geshu (BL17) are indicated for Hou Bi with dysphagia, persistent throat swelling, and inability to swallow food or drink. Tiantu (CV22) is indicated for Hou Bi with dry and urgent throat. Daling (PC7) and Pianli (SI6) are indicated for Hou Bi with dry throat. Xuanji (CV15) and Jiutui (CV15) are indicated for Hou Bi with throat swelling, preventing the passage of water and gruel. Sanjian (LI3) and Yangxi (LI5) are indicated for Hou Bi with a sensation of choking in the throat. Shenmen (HT7), Hegu (LI4), and Fengchi (GB20) are indicated for Hou Bi. Zusanli (ST36), Wenliu (LI37), Quchi (LI11), Zhongzhu (TE3), and Fenglong (ST40) are indicated for Hou Bi resulting in inability to speak. Guanchong (TE1), Touyin (GB11), and Shaoze (SI1) are indicated for Hou Bi with curled tongue and dry mouth. In all cases of Hou Bi, if there is sudden rebellious qi in the hypochondrium, first select the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), then select Zusanli (ST36) and Yunmen (LU2) and apply reducing methods. Additionally, pricking the tip of the little finger to bleed will lead to immediate relief.