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[Qian Niu Zi Wan Formula]
Treats stagnation and obstruction of the Zang-Fu organs. Expels wind and regulates Qi.
Qian Niu Zi (Semen Pharbitidis, 1 jin, half raw, half lightly stir-fried) Guixin (Cortex Cinnamomi, 1 liang) Zhike (Pericarpium Aurantii, 1 liang, bran-fried until slightly yellow, pith removed) Xiong (Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong, 1 liang) Yuli Ren (Semen Pruni, 1 liang)

The above herbs are crushed, sifted into fine powder, mixed with refined honey, and pounded for 300-200 strokes. Form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 20 pills before meals, washed down with warm wine.

[Qian Niu Zi Wan Formula] (Another version)
Treats stagnation and obstruction of the Zang-Fu organs. Chest and abdominal Qi distension and stuffiness. Retained food not digesting. Pain in the waist and hypochondrium. Constipation and dryness of the large intestine.
Qian Niu Zi (Semen Pharbitidis, 10 liang, crushed and sifted to obtain 6 liang of powder) Muxiang (Radix Aucklandiae, 0.5 liang) Binglang (Arecae Semen, 0.5 liang) Qing Ju Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride, 0.5 liang, soaked in water, white pith removed, dried)

For the above herbs, except Muxiang, crush and sift into fine powder. Mix evenly with the Qian Niu Zi powder. Mix with refined honey and pound for 100-200 strokes. Form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds.

Another formula.
Qian Niu Zi (Semen Pharbitidis, 1 jin, lightly stir-fried, crushed and sifted to obtain 10 liang of powder) Qing Ju Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride, 3 liang, soaked in water, white pith removed, dried, crushed and sifted into powder)

Grind all above herbs uniformly. Mix with refined honey and pound for 300-500 strokes. Form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 15-20 pills before meals, washed down with warm wine.

[Da Ma Ren Wan Formula]
Treats chronic Qi stagnation in the chest and abdomen. Lung Qi rebellion. Jiaogqi (Foot disease/Gout). Cold and heat alternating. Pi masses (accumulations). Inability to eat. Even if eating, food does not digest. Disharmony of Zang-Fu organs. Constipation of the large intestine.
Da Ma Ren (Semen Cannabis, 3 liang, separately ground into paste) Chuan Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, 2 liang, cut into pieces, ground, lightly stir-fried) Helile Pi (Endocarpum Chebulae, 2 liang) Renshen (Radix Ginseng, 1 liang, rhizome removed) Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, 1 liang, soaked in water, white pith removed, dried)

Crush the above herbs into powder. Mix with refined honey and pound for 1,000 strokes. Form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 20 pills before meals, washed down with ginger decoction. If bowel movement is not unobstructed, increase to 30 pills. Taking with wine is also acceptable. This medicine, even if it causes frequent bowel movements, does not damage the body's healthy Qi.

[Preface to the Classic of Acupuncture]
The art of acupuncture is profound and mysterious, difficult to fully explore its subtle gates. Famous masters of past dynasties have mostly followed ancestral traditions. Generally, their orientations differ, and key mechanisms are mutually presented. Some are hidden and hard to understand, while others are expressed in plain language. This classic is passed down to future generations.

The Genuine Classics of Huangdi are the legacy teachings of ancient sages and the exemplary models for later generations. Therefore, one must first clarify the flow and distribution of acupoints, indicating their origins without exception. If one acts carelessly, the guidance of Ying and Wei (Nutritive and Defensive Qi) will be misguided.

Because in Spring and Summer, Yang Qi is superior and located upwards, human Qi also resides upwards; thus, shallow needling should be used. In Autumn and Winter, Yang Qi is inferior and located downwards, human Qi also resides downwards; thus, deep needling should be used. Therefore, in Spring and Summer, one must "bring forth Yin"; in Autumn and Winter, one must "bring forth Yang". However, the method to "bring forth Yin" during the warm seasons of Spring and Summer is: upon initial insertion, press deeply until reaching the Kidney and Liver sectors to acquire Deqi (obtaining Qi sensation), then guide the needle intention towards Yin. The method to "bring forth Yang" during the cold seasons of Autumn and Winter is: upon initial insertion, keep it shallow and floating, reach the Heart and Lung sectors to acquire Deqi, then push inward to reach Yang. This is called "bringing forth Yin in Spring and Summer" and "bringing forth Yang in Autumn and Winter".

Regarding the flow and distribution of acupoints: where it emerges is the Jing-Well point; where it flows is the Ying-Spring point; where it pours is the Shu-Stream point; where it passes is the Yuan-Source point; where it travels is the Jing-River point; where it enters is the He-Sea point. This is the great method of acupuncture. In Spring, needle Jing-Well points; in Summer, needle Ying-Spring points; in Mid-Summer, needle Shu-Stream points; in Autumn, needle Jing-River points; in Winter, needle He-Sea points.

Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian: Emerges at Shaochong (Jing-Well). It is the Hand-Shaoyin meridian. Flows to Shaofu (Ying-Spring), pours into Shenmen (Shu-Stream), passes through Tongli (Yuan-Source), travels along Lingdao (Jing-River), and enters Shaohai (He-Sea).

Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian: It is the Hand-Jueyin meridian. Emerges at Zhongchong (Jing-Well), flows to Laogong (Ying-Spring), pours into Daling (Shu-Stream), passes through Neiguan (Yuan-Source), travels along Jianshi (Jing-River), and enters Quze (He-Sea).

Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian: Emerges at Shangyang (Jing-Well). It is the Hand-Yangming meridian. Flows to Erjian (Ying-Spring), pours into Sanjian (Shu-Stream), passes through Hegu (Yuan-Source), travels along Yangxi (Jing-River), and enters Quchi (He-Sea).

Hand-Sanyang Triple Energizer Meridian: Emerges at Guanchong (Jing-Well). It is the Hand-Sanyang meridian. Flows to Yemen (Ying-Spring), pours into Zhongzhu (Shu-Stream), passes through Yangchi (Yuan-Source), travels along Zhigou (Jing-River), and enters Tianjing (He-Sea).

Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian: Emerges at Shaoze (Jing-Well). It is the Hand-Taiyang meridian. Flows to Qiangu (Ying-Spring), pours into Houxi (Shu-Stream), passes through Wangu (Yuan-Source), travels along Yanggu (Jing-River), and enters Xiaohai (He-Sea).

Flow and distribution of Foot-Yang and Foot-Yin acupoints:
Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian: Emerges at Lidui (Jing-Well). It is the Foot-Yangming meridian. Flows to Neiting (Ying-Spring), pours into Xangu (Shu-Stream), passes through Chongyang (Yuan-Source), travels along Jiexi (Jing-River)... [Text cuts off]

Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian: Emerges at Qiaoyin (Jing-Well). It is the Foot-Shaoyang meridian. Flows to Xiaxi (Ying-Spring), pours into Linquan (Shu-Stream), passes through Qiuxu (Yuan-Source), travels along Yangfu (Jing-River)... [Text cuts off]

Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian: Emerges at Zhiyin (Jing-Well). It is the Foot-Taiyang meridian. Flows to Tonggu (Ying-Spring), pours into Shugu (Shu-Stream), passes through Jinggu (Yuan-Source), travels along Kunlun (Jing-River)... [Text cuts off]

Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian: Emerges at Yinbai (Jing-Well). It is the Foot-Taiyin meridian. Flows to Dabu (Ying-Spring), pours into Taibai (Shu-Stream), passes through Gongson (Yuan-Source), travels along Shangqiu (Jing-River)... [Text cuts off]

Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian: Emerges at Dacun (Jing-Well). It is the Foot-Jueyin meridian. Flows to Xingjian (Ying-Spring), pours into Taichong (Shu-Stream), passes through Zhongfeng (Yuan-Source), travels along Zhongdu (Jing-River)... [Text cuts off]

Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian: Emerges at Yongquan (Jing-Well). It is the Foot-Shaoyin meridian. Flows at RanGu (Ying-Spring), pours into Taixi (Shu-Stream), passes through Shuiquan (Yuan-Source), travels along Fuliu (Jing-River)... [Text cuts off]

It is also said: Knowing the Qi of Ying (welcoming/reversing) and Sui (following/accompanying) can regulate Qi. The method of regulating Qi must lie in Yin and Yang. What is meant by Ying and Sui is knowing the flow of Ying and Wei (Nutritive and Defensive Qi). Following the direction is Sui; opposing the direction is Ying. Firm areas require careful handling. Selecting acupoints. Addressing the disease.

It is also said: When needling Ying (Nutritive) level, do not injure Wei (Defensive); when needling Wei level, do not injure Ying. To needle Yang (Wei), hold the needle horizontally and insert obliquely. To needle Yin (Ying), first use the left hand to twist and press the acupoint to be needled.

It is also said: East is Excess, West is Deficiency; Drain South, Tonify North. This refers to the mutual balance of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Because East belongs to Wood, West belongs to Metal... [Text implies balancing via draining Fire and tonifying Water to subdue Wood and support Metal].

It is also said: What is called Qi Excess is Heat; Qi Deficiency is Cold. For Excess patterns, use the right hand to hold the needle, and the left hand to twist and open the acupoint to drain. For Deficiency patterns... [Text cuts off, implying tonification].

It is also said: For Deficiency, slow insertion and quick withdrawal; for Excess, quick insertion and slow withdrawal. Slow is draining, quick is tonifying. The methods of tonification and drainage follow this principle exactly. When inserting the needle... [Text cuts off].

Rotate the needle handle. Do not rotate. Fish-food-like subtle movements. Slowly... If... Abdomen... The practitioner waits as if walking three Li, the patient remains silent. Settle the mind, sit upright, wait for Qi and pulse to stabilize, then insert the needle.

It is also said: The practitioner of acupuncture must remain connected to body and mind. Mouth like holding a rope, eyes looking inward. Observe Qi changes and do not needle recklessly. Insert needle one Fen, know Heaven... [Text cuts off]. If no... Master... Sinews... Marrow... Five days to death (if liver pierced? Text unspecified), six days to death if Kidney pierced. Three days to death if Lung pierced. Ten days to death if Spleen pierced. One and a half days to death if Gallbladder pierced.

It is also said: Do not needle when greatly drunk. Do not needle when greatly angry. Do not needle when greatly fatigued. Do not needle when greatly full. Do not needle when greatly hungry. Do not needle when greatly thirsty. Do not needle when greatly startled. These are the profound warnings of antiquity.

Huangdi asked Qibo: I have heard of the names of the Nine Needles, corresponding to Heaven, Earth, Four Seasons, and Yin-Yang. I wish to hear the method to transmit to future generations. Qibo replied: Nine... [Text cuts off]. Eight... [Text cuts off]. Seven... [Text cuts off]. Corresponds... [Text cuts off]. Corresponds... [Text cuts off].

The Nine Needles open the nine orifices and eliminate the ailments of the 365 joints. This is called each having its establishment. Huangdi asked: Human life has form, inseparable from Yin and Yang. Heaven and Earth combine Qi, divided into Nine Regions, divided into Four Seasons. Moon has waxing and waning, day has lengthening and shortening, all things arrive together, immeasurable. Deficiency and Excess... [Text cuts off, likely "groaning"], dare ask the method. Qibo said: Wood is felled by Metal, Fire is extinguished by Water, Earth is penetrated by Wood, Metal is deficient by Fire, Water is severed by Earth. All things are thus, inexhaustible. Thus, there are five aspects of acupuncture suspended for the world, but the common people share their food and do not know them. First, govern Shen (Spirit); second, know how to nourish the body; third, know that poisons/drugs are true remedies; fourth, make bi-shi (stone needles) of appropriate size; fifth, know the diagnosis of Zang-Fu and Blood-Qi. When these five methods are established, each has its priority. This is the practice of modern times. Tonify Deficiency, drain Fullness. These are known by all craftsmen. But regarding following Heaven's pattern and Earth's rule, moving according to response, harmonizing is like an echo, following is like a shadow. The Dao has no ghosts or gods, coming and going alone. Huangdi said: I wish to hear this Dao. Qibo said: The truth of all needling must first govern Shen. Once the Five Zang are settled and the Nine Pulses are prepared, then consider the needle. Do not see common pulses, do not hear common ominous signs. Exterior and Interior match, do not rely on form first, play with the coming and going, then apply to the person. People have Deficiency and Excess; do not approach Five Deficiencies, do not stay away from Five Excesses. When the time comes to needle, there is no room for breath. Hand movement focuses, needle is bright and even. Quietly observe meaning, watch for changes of comfort. This is called "Ming Ming" (obscure/subtle), unknown in form. See it as dark clouds, see it as millet grains, follow seeing it fly, do not know who. Still as a crossbow, rising as releasing the trigger. Huangdi said: How is it Deficient? How is it Excess? Qibo said: To needle Deficiency, must achieve Fullness (Qi arrival); to needle Excess, must achieve Deficiency (Qi departure). Once Jing Qi has arrived, guard it carefully and do not lose it. Depth depends on intent, distance is uniform. Like facing an abyss, hand like holding a tiger, Spirit does not engage with worldly matters. Now, the Acupoint Chart Classics are listed afterwards.