手太阴肺经
少商穴(此穴宜刺不宜灸。入前针法。)
手阳明大肠经
曲池穴 治胃疽。及上部疔肿发背。浑身疮毒、风刺、瘾疹、顽疥。小儿丹毒。并痈痪。四肢拘挛。历节风。
(穴在肘外辅。屈肘两骨中。以手拱胸。纹尽头陷者是穴。)
三间穴 治蜂窠疽。(穴在手次指本节后内侧陷中。又名少骨穴。)
肩 穴 治乳痈、乳毒、乳岩。(穴在肩端两骨罅间。陷者宛宛。举臂取之。有空是穴。一名肩
井穴。足少阳阳跷之会。)
三里穴 治乳症、膝症。(穴在膝眼下三寸。 骨外 内两筋间。举足取之。)
偏历穴 治颧疔。(穴在手腕中后三寸陷中。)
足太阴脾经
冲门穴 治胁痈。(穴去大横五寸。在府舍下。横骨端约中动脉。)
商丘穴 治阴疽。(穴在足内踝下。微前陷中。)
箕门穴 治腹痈。(穴在鱼腹上。越筋间。阴股内。动脉应手。是穴。)
大敦穴 治鱼口。(在足大指端。指甲里三毛中。)
三阴交穴 治鹤膝裆疽。(穴内踝上三寸。骨下陷中。)
膝顶穴 治鹤膝风、香港脚。(此秘法也。诸书不载。)
足阳明胃经
神授穴 治牙痈。(二穴。随人大指上直去骨罅处起。用患人手一跨。此秘法也。)
缺盆穴 治鬓疽、瘰 。(穴在肩下。横骨陷中。)
伏兔穴 治鬓疽。(穴在膝上六寸起肉。正跪坐而取之。一云膝盖上七寸。以左右各三指按捺。
上有肉起如兔之状。故名之。脉络会也。)
犊鼻穴 治唇疽膝痛。(穴在膝膑下。 骨上。侠解大筋陷中。是穴形如牛鼻。)
梁丘穴 治流注。(穴在膝上二寸。两筋间。)
踝骨穴 治疽着五指。及霍乱转筋。(此秘法也。)
手厥阴心胞络经(胞络、乃包裹心之肉也。)
门穴 治胸疽。(穴在掌后。去腕五寸。)
间使穴 治肘痈、腋肿。瘿瘤、疥癣。(穴在手掌后三寸。两筋间陷中。)
内关穴 治锐疽、瘰 。合谷疔、蛇头疔。(穴在掌后。去腕二寸。两筋间。)
合谷穴 治鱼肚疔、注节疔。(穴在大指次指合纹尽处陷中。)
手少阳三焦经
四渎穴 治鱼腮。(穴在肘前五寸。外 陷中。)
天井穴 治瘰 、石榴疽。 毒、鱼腮。五痔、瘾疹。(穴在肘外。大骨后肘上一寸。辅骨上两筋。
又骨陷中。刺肘拱胸得之。)
会宗穴 治肩疽、 疽。(穴在臂腕后三寸。空中一寸。)
腋门穴 治药疽。(穴在手小指次指间陷中。握拳取。)
手少阴心经
少冲穴 治喉痈。舌疔、舌肿。(穴在手小指内 端。去爪甲角如韭叶。又名经始穴。)
灵道穴 治气痈。(穴在掌后一寸五分。)
少海穴 治 疽并瘰 。不问肿溃。及臂痛不能伸。齿龈痛烂。齿寒头痛。胸风腋疽。一名曲节。
(穴在肘内 后大骨外。去肘五分陷中。屈手向上取之。)
神门穴 治兑疽、穿骨疽。(穴在掌下锐骨端陷中。)
少商穴 治喉症。宜针忌灸。见针门。
心俞穴 治喉毒悬痈。(穴在背第五椎两傍。各开一寸五分。)
手太阳小肠经
支正穴 治侵脑疽。(穴在腕后五寸。)
阳谷穴 治凤眉疽。(穴在手外侧腕中。兑骨下陷中。)
后溪穴 治黑疔。(穴在手小指外侧。本节后陷中。捏拳取之。)
腕骨穴 治鼻疔。(穴在手外侧腕前。起骨下陷中。)
天宗穴 治顶疽。(穴在秉风后大骨下陷中。)
肩贞穴 治肩风。(穴曲脾下。两骨解间。肩 后陷中。)
掌后五寸五分 治马口疮。(秘法。)
足厥阴肝经
阴包穴 治咬骨疽。(穴在膝上四寸。股内 两筋间。拳足取之。看膝内侧。必有槽中。)
膝关穴 治透脑疽。(穴在犊鼻下二寸傍陷中。)
中都穴 治阴疽。肠癖顽疝。(穴在内踝上七寸 骨中。)
蠡沟穴 治玄疽。(穴在足内踝上五寸。)
章门穴 治气癖。(穴在直季胁肋端。脐上二寸。两傍九寸。侧卧、屈上足、伸下足、举臂取之。
一云。肘尖尽处是。)
膝下外 横骨 治鹳口疽坐马等痈。(秘法。)
足少阳胆经
剑巨穴 治马刀。(穴在掌后三寸二分。秘法。)
肘尖穴 治瘰 。三次除根。(取穴令患者端坐。叉手平胸。肘后突出尖骨是。灼艾人须立于患人后。
因穴在后面内侧小尖骨尖。以指按之。患处酸麻方是真穴。此乃大肘尖之傍小肘尖。仰手与小指对直者是也。
按此骨尖小指即麻为验。此穴与肩尖穴多取不真。惟此取法最确。故重表而出之。宜珍之勿忽。)
金门穴 治瘰 。(穴在掌后三寸五分。秘法。)
阳陵泉穴 治渊疽。(此穴筋之会也。专治筋病。穴在膝下一寸。 外 陷。蹲坐取。)
悬钟穴 治附骨疽。(穴在足外踝上三寸动脉中。)
膝眼穴 治鹤膝风。(穴在膝头骨下两傍陷中。)
环跳穴 治腿股风。居 二穴认真攻。委中毒血更出尽。愈见医科神圣功。(穴在脾枢中。侧卧。伸下
足。屈上足。以左手摸穴。右手摇撼取之。足少阳太阳之会也。居 穴在章门下八寸三分。监骨上陷中。居
在跳上一寸。灸则筋缩。)
足少阴肾经
阴谷穴 治心口疽。(穴在膝下。内补骨后。大筋下。小筋上。屈膝取之。按之应手。)
筑宾穴 治幽痈、赫痈。(穴在内踝上 分中。)
足太阳膀胱经
风门穴 治玉枕疽。又能宣通背上诸阳热气。一名热府穴。(穴在背骨第二椎下陷中间。两傍相去
脊同身寸各开一寸五分。正坐取之。各灸七壮。)
心俞穴 治发背。(穴在五椎下两傍。各开一寸五分。)
委阳穴 治五发。(穴在足小 中。外 两筋间。屈伸取之。一云在承扶下一寸六分。屈伸取之。
承扶在尻臀下陷纹中。兼骑竹马法灸之。)
会阳穴 治肾疽血崩。(穴在膝约纹中央下三寸。)
昆仑穴 治附阴疽。风疹、风热、冷脾。(穴在足外踝后。跟骨上陷中。细脉动应手。)
任脉经(此经会阴而行腹)
百会穴 治龙泉疽。虎髭毒。(穴在巅顶中。直平耳尖。)
督脉经(此经会阳而行背)
神阙穴 治对口。(穴在两手兑骨间。亦秘法也。)
Meridian of Hand-Taiyin Lung
Shaoshang (Shao Shang, Lesser Shang) acupoint (This point is suitable for needling but not for moxibustion. See the previous section on needle techniques.)
Meridian of Hand-Yangming Large Intestine
Quchi (Qu Chi, Pool at the Crook) acupoint: Treats stomach abscess (Wei Ju), as well as upper-body ding sores (Ding Zhong), fa bei (Fa Bei), systemic sore toxins, wind thorns (Feng Ci), urticaria (Yin Zhen), stubborn scabies (Wan Jie), pediatric erysipelas (Dan Du), yong huan (Yong Huan), limb spasm and contracture (Si Zhi Ju Luan), and li jie feng (Li Jie Feng). (The point is located between the lateral auxiliary bone of the elbow, in the depression between the two bones when the elbow is flexed. Cross arms over the chest; the depression at the end of the arm crease is the point.)
Sanjian (San Jian, Third Interstice) acupoint: Treats bee-hive abscess (Feng Ke Ju). (Located in the medial depression behind the proximal phalanx of the second finger, also known as Shaogu acupoint.)
Jianyu (Jian Yu, Shoulder Cave) acupoint: Treats breast abscess (Ru Yong), breast toxin (Ru Du), and breast cancer/lump (Ru Yan). (Located in the gap between the two bones at the shoulder tip, in the hollow depression. Raise the arm to locate; a sense of emptiness indicates the point. Also named Jianjing acupoint, it is the intersection with the Foot-Shaoyang Yangqiao vessel.)
Zusanli (Zu San Li, Three Miles) acupoint: Treats breast conditions (Ru Zheng) and knee conditions (Xi Zheng). (Located three cun below the knee eye, between the outer edge of the tibia and the two tendons on the inner side. Lift the foot to locate.)
Pianli (Pian Li, Oblique Stream) acupoint: Treats zygomatic ding sore (Quan Ding). (Located in the depression three cun posterior to the wrist joint.)
Meridian of Foot-Taiyin Spleen
Chongmen (Chong Men, Chong Gate) acupoint: Treats hypochondriac abscess (Xie Yong). (Five cun away from Daheng, below Fushhe, approximately at the midpoint of the transverse bone where the artery beats.)
Shangqiu (Shang Qiu, Market Mound) acupoint: Treats yin abscess (Yin Ju). (Located in the slight anterior depression below the medial malleolus.)
Jimén (Ji Men, Ji Gate) acupoint: Treats abdominal abscess (Fu Yong). (Located above the fish belly, crossing between the tendons, on the inner thigh; the artery beats upon pressure, indicating the point.)
Dadun (Da Dun, Great Mound) acupoint: Treats fish-mouth sore (Yu Kou). (Located at the tip of the great toe, within the hair root of the nail.)
Sanyinjiao (San Yin Jiao, Three Yin Intersection) acupoint: Treats crane-knee dan abscess (He Xi Dang Ju). (Located three cun above the medial malleolus, in the depression below the tibia.)
Xiding (Xi Ding, Knee Top) acupoint: Treats crane-knee wind (He Xi Feng) and beriberi (Xiang Gang Jiao). (This is a secret method, not recorded in other books.)
Meridian of Foot-Yangming Stomach
Shenshou (Shen Shou, Divine Grant) acupoint: Treats dental abscess (Ya Yong). (Two points. Measure from the straight bone gap using the patient's thumb length. One span of the affected hand's thumb is used. This is a secret method.)
Quepen (Que Pen, Bird's Nest) acupoint: Treats temple abscess (Bin Ju) and scrofula (Luo Li). (Located in the depression of the transverse bone below the shoulder.)
Futu (Fu Tu, Crouching Rabbit) acupoint: Treats temple abscess (Bin Ju). (Located six cun above the knee where the muscle rises. Locate while kneeling upright. Another saying is seven cun above the knee; press with three fingers of left and right hands; the muscle rises like a rabbit, hence the name. It is a convergence of meridians.)
Dubi (Du Bi, Calf's Nose) acupoint: Treats lip abscess (Kou Ju) and knee pain. (Located below the patella, above the tibia, in the depression of the large tendon. The shape resembles a calf's nose.)
Liangqiu (Liang Qiu, Hill Mound) acupoint: Treats flowing accumulation (Liu Zhu). (Located two cun above the knee, between the two tendons.)
Huagu (Hu Gu, Ankle Bone) acupoint: Treats abscess adhering to the five toes, and cholera with tendon spasms (Huo Luan Zhuan Jin). (This is a secret method.)
Pericardium Meridian of Hand-Jueyin (The pericardium is the membrane wrapping the heart.)
Ximen (Xi Men, Xi Gate) acupoint: Treats chest abscess (Xiong Ju). (Located five cun distal to the wrist crease on the palm side.)
Jianshi (Jian Shi, Intertwined Wrist) acupoint: Treats elbow abscess (Zhou Yong), axillary swelling, goiter (Ying Liu), scabies and tinea (Jie Xuan). (Located three cun distal to the palm, in the depression between the two tendons.)
Neiguan (Nei Guan, Inner Pass) acupoint: Treats sharp abscess (Rui Ju), scrofula (Luo Li), Hegu ding sore, and snake-head ding sore. (Located two cun distal to the wrist crease, between the two tendons.)
Hegu (He Gu, Valley Convergence) acupoint: Treats fish-belly ding sore and joint-dripping ding sore. (Located in the depression at the end of the crease where the thumb and index finger meet.)
Triple Energizer Meridian of Hand-Shaoyang
Sidu (Si Du, Four Ditches) acupoint: Treats fish-cheek swelling (Yu Sai). (Located five cun above the elbow, in the lateral depression.)
Tianjing (Tian Jing, Heavenly Well) acupoint: Treats scrofula (Luo Li), pomegranate abscess (Shi Liu Ju), toxic sores (Yong Du), fish-cheek swelling, five types of hemorrhoids, and urticaria. (Located laterally to the elbow, one cun above the elbow behind the large bone, between the two tendons on the accessory bone and another bone depression. Obtain by flexing the elbow and crossing arms over the chest.)
Huizong (Hui Zong, Convergence Origin) acupoint: Treats shoulder abscess and arm abscess. (Located three cun posterior to the wrist, one cun in the "empty space" of the forearm.)
Yemen (Ye Men, Axilla Gate) acupoint: Treats medicinal abscess (Yao Ju). (Located in the depression between the little finger and the ring finger. Locate with a clenched fist.)
Heart Meridian of Hand-Shaoyin
Shaochong (Shao Chong, Lesser Peak) acupoint: Treats throat abscess, tongue ding sore, and tongue swelling. (Located at the radial corner of the little finger nail, about the width of a leek leaf. Also named Jingshi acupoint.)
Lingdao (Ling Dao, Spiritual Path) acupoint: Treats qi abscess (Qi Yong). (Located one cun five fen distal to the wrist crease.)
Shaohai (Shao Hai, Lesser Sea) acupoint: Treats abscesses and scrofula, regardless of swelling or ulceration, as well as arm pain with inability to extend, gum pain and rotting, cold teeth, headache, chest wind, and axillary abscess. Also named Qujie. (Located five fen distal to the elbow, in the depression lateral to the large bone posterior to the medial epicondyle. Flex the hand upward to locate.)
Shenmen (Shen Men, Spirit Gate) acupoint: Treats Dui abscess and penetrating bone abscess. (Located in the depression at the radial end of the hypothenar eminence.)
Shaoshang (Shao Shang, Lesser Shang) acupoint: Treats throat conditions. Suitable for needling, contraindicated for moxibustion. See Needle Section.
Xinshu (Xin Shu, Heart Transporter) acupoint: Treats throat toxin and hanging abscess (Xuan Yong). (Located on both sides of the fifth thoracic vertebra, one cun five fen lateral to the spine.)
Small Intestine Meridian of Hand-Taiyang
Zhizheng (Zhi Zheng, Correct Upright) acupoint: Treats brain-penetrating abscess (Qin Nao Ju). (Located five cun posterior to the wrist.)
Yanggu (Yang Gu, Yang Valley) acupoint: Treats phoenix-eyebrow abscess (Feng Mei Ju). (Located in the depression below the styloid process of the ulna on the lateral side of the wrist.)
Houxi (Hou Xi, Posterior Stream) acupoint: Treats black ding sore. (Located in the depression posterior to the proximal phalanx of the little finger on the ulnar side. Locate with a clenched fist.)
Wangu (Wan Gu, Wrist Bone) acupoint: Treats nasal ding sore. (Located in the depression below the raised bone anterior to the wrist on the lateral side.)
Tianzong (Tian Zong, Heavenly Master) acupoint: Treats vertex abscess (Ding Ju). (Located in the depression below the large bone posterior to Bingfeng.)
Jianzhen (Jian Zhen, Shoulder Integrity) acupoint: Treats shoulder wind. (Located below the scapular spine, between the two bone joints, in the depression posterior to the shoulder joint.)
Point 5.5 cun posterior to the wrist: Treats horse-mouth sore. (Secret method.)
Liver Meridian of Foot-Jueyin
Yinbao (Yin Bao, Yin Wrap) acupoint: Treats bone-biting abscess (Yao Gu Ju). (Located four cun above the knee, between the two tendons on the inner thigh. Clench the foot to locate; there must be a groove on the inner knee.)
Xiguan (Xi Guan, Knee Gate) acupoint: Treats brain-penetrating abscess (Tou Nao Ju). (Located in the depression two cun lateral to Dubi.)
Zhongdu (Zhong Du, Central Capital) acupoint: Treats yin abscess, chronic diarrhea, and stubborn hernia. (Located seven cun above the medial malleolus, in the tibia.)
Ligou (Li Gou, Worm Channel) acupoint: Treats xuan abscess (Xuan Ju). (Located five cun above the medial malleolus.)
Zhangmen (Zhang Men, Chamber Gate) acupoint: Treats qi mass (Qi Pi). (Located at the end of the floating rib, two cun above the umbilicus, nine cun lateral. Lie on side, flex upper leg, extend lower leg, raise arm to locate. Another saying is the tip of the elbow.)
Point on the lateral transverse bone below the knee: Treats stork-mouth abscess and saddle sores. (Secret method.)
Gallbladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang
Jianju (Jian Ju, Sword Giant) acupoint: Treats machete scrofula (Ma Dao). (Located 3.2 cun distal to the wrist. Secret method.)
Zhoushui (Zhou Shui, Elbow Tip) acupoint: Treats scrofula. Three treatments can eradicate the root. (Have the patient sit upright with hands crossed over the chest; the prominent bone at the back of the elbow is the point. The practitioner stands behind the patient. Press the small pointed bone on the medial-posterior aspect of the elbow. If the affected area feels sour and numb, it is the true point. This is the small elbow tip beside the large elbow tip, aligned with the little finger when the hand is supinated. Pressing this bone causes numbness in the little finger as verification. This point and Jianjian are often inaccurately located; only this method is precise, so it is emphasized. Cherish it and do not neglect.)
Jinmen (Jin Men, Metal Gate) acupoint: Treats scrofula. (Located 3.5 cun distal to the wrist. Secret method.)
Yanglingquan (Yang Ling Quan, Yang Spring) acupoint: Treats yuan abscess (Yuan Ju). (This point is the meeting of sinews, specifically treating sinew diseases. Located one cun below the knee, in the depression lateral to the fibula. Locate while squatting.)
Xuanzhong (Xuan Zhong, Hanging Bell) acupoint: Treats deep-bone abscess (Fu Gu Ju). (Located in the arterial pulse three cun above the lateral malleolus.)
Xiyan (Xi Yan, Knee Eye) acupoint: Treats crane-knee wind. (Located in the depressions on both sides below the patellar ligament.)
Huantiao (Huan Tiao, Ring Jump) acupoint: Treats leg and thigh wind. Carefully treat Juliao and Huantiao; if pus and blood are fully drained from Weizhong, the physician's divine skill is revealed. (Located in the center of the hip pivot. Lie on side, extend lower leg, flex upper leg. Use left hand to palpate, right hand to shake and locate. It is the intersection of Foot-Shaoyang and Foot-Taiyang. Juliao is 8.3 cun below Zhangmen, in the depression above the ilium. Huantiao is one cun above the jump. Moxibustion here may cause tendon contraction.)
Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin
Yingu (Yin Gu, Yin Valley) acupoint: Treats heart-mouth abscess (Xin Kou Ju). (Located below the knee, posterior to the medial condyle of the tibia, under the large tendon and above the small tendon. Flex the knee to locate; it beats upon pressure.)
Zhubin (Zhu Bin, Bamboo Guest) acupoint: Treats you abscess and he abscess. (Located in the specific division above the medial malleolus.)
Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang
Fengmen (Feng Men, Wind Gate) acupoint: Treats jade-pillow abscess. It also promotes the circulation of yang heat in the back. Also named Refu. (Located in the depression below the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra, one cun five fen lateral to the spine on both sides. Sit upright. Moxa seven moxa cones on each.)
Xinshu (Xin Shu, Heart Transporter) acupoint: Treats fa bei (Fa Bei). (Located on both sides of the fifth thoracic vertebra, one cun five fen lateral to the spine.)
Weiyang (Wei Yang, Outer Wall Yang) acupoint: Treats five types of fa sores. (Located between the two tendons on the lateral side of the foot, flex and extend to locate. Another saying is 1.6 cun below Chengfu, flex and extend to locate. Chengfu is in the gluteal crease. Combine with riding bamboo horse moxibustion.)
Huiyang (Hui Yang, Convergence Yang) acupoint: Treats kidney abscess and uterine bleeding. (Located three cun below the center of the popliteal crease.)
Kunlun (Kun Lun, Kunlun Mountain) acupoint: Treats yin-adhering abscess, wind rash, wind-heat, and cold spleen. (Located posterior to the lateral malleolus, in the depression above the calcaneus; the fine pulse beats upon pressure.)
Conception Vessel (Ren Mai) (This meridian travels through Huiyin and the abdomen.)
Baihui (Bai Hui, Hundred Convergences) acupoint: Treats dragon-spring abscess and tiger-whisker toxicity. (Located at the apex of the head, directly level with the ear tips.)
Governor Vessel (Du Mai) (This meridian travels through Huiyang and the back.)
Shenque (Shen Que, Spirit Portal) acupoint: Treats duikou (Du Kou). (Located between the pisiform and triquetrum bones of both hands. Also a secret method.)