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Ren Shen (Human Spirit) migration points must be remembered: the big toe of the foot corresponds to the 1st day; the lateral malleolus to the 2nd day; the medial aspect of the thigh to the 3rd day; the waist to the 4th day; the mouth to the 5th day; the left hand to the 6th day; the medial malleolus to the 7th day; the wrist to the 8th day; the coccyx (Kao Shen) to the 9th day; the lower back and upper back to the 10th day; the nasal bridge to the 11th day; the hairline to the 12th day; the teeth to the 13th day; the epigastrium (Wei Wan) to the 14th day; the chest is covered on the 15th and 16th days; the Qichong acupoint (Qichong, ST30) gathers on the 17th day; the medial aspect of the thigh and the foot on the 18th and 19th days; the lateral aspect of the medial malleolus on the 20th day; the little finger of the hand on the 21st day; the lateral malleolus on the 22nd day; the Liver and foot on the 23rd day; the Hand Yangming Meridian on the 24th day; the Foot Yangming Meridian on the 25th day; the chest on the 26th day; the knee on the 27th day; the yin region on the 28th day; the knee and tibia on the 29th day; the dorsum of the foot on the 30th day. Acupuncture and moxibustion are contraindicated where Ren Shen resides.

The ankle corresponds to Zi; the waist to Chou; the eyes to Yin; the face to Mao; the head to Chen; the hands to Si; the chest to Wu; the abdomen to Wei; the Heart to Shen; the back to You; the head to Xu; and the thighs to Hai.

On Zi days, do not treat the head, this must be recognized; on Chou days, the waist and ears; on Yin days, the chest; on Mao days, the nose and Spleen; on Chen days, the knees and waist; on Si days, the hands; on Wu days, the Heart, act swiftly; on Wei days, the head, hands, and feet; on Shen days, the head and back; on You days, the knees and back during walking, which are similar; on Xu days, the yin region, head, and face; on Hai days, wandering around the head and neck. This is the song regarding the twelve Earthly Branches spirits prohibiting moxibustion. Men should avoid "Chu" (Remove) days, and women should avoid "Po" (Break) days, which one should master.

On Jia days, do not treat the head; on Yi days, the ears and throat; on Bing days, the shoulders; on Ding days, the back and heart; on Wu and Ji days, the abdomen and Spleen; on Geng days, the waist; on Xin days, the Lungs; on Ren days, the knees; on Gui days, the Kidneys and shins. On Gui days, needling the hands and feet is unsuitable. If these Ten Heavenly Stems taboos are not violated, there will be no worries.

The location of Kao Shen (Coccyx Spirit) has its roots: Kun position corresponds to the medial and lateral malleoli, preserved by sages; Zhen palace corresponds to teeth and mouth, worth remembering; Xun position resides at the nipples; the Central Palace connects the shoulder bone and coccyx; the back and eyes flow from the Qian position upstream; the arms are in the Dui palace, difficult for Bian stone therapy and moxibustion; Gen palace corresponds to the waist and neck, also requiring cessation; Li position corresponds to the knees, ribs, and hypochondrium, making acupuncture difficult; Kan position corresponds to the elbows, connecting to the abdomen and feet. For physicians to precisely understand the Kao Shen formula ensures that various diseases will not interfere with taboo concerns.

This was established by Shennong, starting from Kun in the first year and Zhen in the second year, flying sequentially through the Nine Palaces each year, cycling repeatedly. Wherever the annual year arrives, it becomes the site of decline. Moxibustion and acupuncture are strictly contraindicated; do not violate this, otherwise other diseases may arise.

Method for Securing the Jar for Sheng Da Ling Yao (Ascending Strike Spiritual Medicine):
It is suitable to use a Yangcheng jar. Heat the jar, crush garlic, and rub it all over the outside of the jar. Heat again and rub again, repeating three or four times. Then, pour ginger and vinegar into the jar, rinse and boil until dry. Next, mix two parts yellow earth and two parts coal ash with horsehair and salt water. Secure the jar with a thickness of one finger, dry in the shade. If cracks appear, secure them again. It must be completely solid before use.

Method for Sealing the Jar Mouth for Sheng Da Ling Yao:
After placing the medicine, cover with an iron lid. Use gypsum and Wumingyi (Pyrolusite) in equal parts, and half the amount of salt, all ground into extremely fine powder. Mix with vinegar to form a paste. Add two or three pieces of charcoal inside the lid, heat the lid, and use a brush to apply the medicine paste around the rim. Apply as it dries until level with the mouth. Alternatively, use gypsum, raw alum, and salt in equal parts, ground into powder, mixed with water, and applied as described above.

Method for Refining Gold-Topped Arsenic:
Use one jin (approx. 500g) of lead. Melt it in a small jar over charcoal fire. Throw two liang (approx. 60g) of white arsenic onto the molten lead. Refine until the smoke is exhausted. Remove, cool, and open. The gold-topped arsenic will crystallize on the surface of the lead. Take it off for use.

Method for Preparing Han Shi Mian (Cold Food Flour):
Use one jin of white flour. Prepare another half jin of flour, mix with water to a thick consistency, roll into two thin sheets. Wrap the first sheet inside the second, sealing the edges tightly. Steam on the Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day). Hang in a ventilated place to dry in the shade. Store wrapped in flour. Do not let women touch it. The longer it is stored, the more effective it becomes.