人身经脉十二。回环之道。有升有降。阴阳不同。言脉度者。左右男女不同。此人
道也。本输皆出于四末（一）。阳受气于四末。积阳为天。天之在我者。德也。阳为之
主。阴为之辅。名为经正。手足三阳为主。手足三阴辅之。三阴合三阳。名为六合。皆
至外而内。不同于经脉脉度之常道。故篇名经别。盖五脏六腑之经脉离合出入。合于天之
道也。故本输各脏腑之穴为合。盖指井本乎天气。入肘膝四关（一）。乃合于人身脏腑
之气。自内而外。偏重五脏真机。自外而内。禀受六元正纪。此人之合于天道也。
手三阴合手三阳。足三阴合足三阳。十二正凡六合。详见经别篇。
渔翁 （咏手太阴肺五 穴）
少商湖海一渔翁。鱼际大渊任转篷。漫道经渠不可测。还教尺泽起蛟龙。
夜色 （咏手阳明大肠六 穴）
商阳茆屋二三间。合谷阳溪第几弯。九曲池边云影淡。满天星斗浴波澜。
秋风 （咏足阳明胃六 穴）
秋风厉兑内庭西。陷谷冲阳过解溪。三里未知何日到。几番翘首欲思齐。
野寺 （咏足太阴脾五 穴）
隐白云中一老僧。大都离俗少人憎。几回太白商丘过。汲饮阴陵泉几升。
班师 （咏手少阴心五 穴）
少冲少府把师班。兵马神门得胜还。灵道战书前日发。而今少海已归山。
观涨 （咏手太阳小肠六 穴）
浮萍少泽任东西。前谷渊源绕后溪。腕骨又通阳谷涧。交流小海欲倾 。
茅亭 （咏足太阳膀胱六 穴）
茅亭结起至阴边。通谷浮云四望烟。束骨近同京骨峙。昆仑遥与委中连。
远眺 （咏足少阴肾五 穴）
秋高间眺涌泉边。然谷太溪豁眼帘。复溜一帆阴谷去。江山览胜碧连天。
秋雁 （咏手厥阴心包络五 穴）
中冲孤雁彻云霄。几度劳宫破寂寥。转过大陵来间使。深渊曲泽莫招摇。
咏蝶 （咏手少阳三焦六 穴）
关冲桃李液门裁。中渚阳池次第开。花落支沟香满涧。一天井字蝶飞来。
别恨 （咏足少阳胆六 穴）
窍阴别后恨相牵。几侠溪临泣杜鹃。怀抱丘墟情未毕。烦君阳辅寄陵泉。
春游 （咏足厥阴肝五 穴）
云霞烟锁大敦峰。忘却行间转太冲。坐望中封无路入。曲泉流水听淙淙。
按∶此明万厉梁大川题李南丰医学入门之作。仙与任君应秋讨论之。润色之。附之篇末。以博当代儒而医者一粲。
The twelve meridians of the human body have a circular path of circulation, with ascending and descending movements, and their yin and yang attributes differ. When discussing meridian lengths (maidu), there are differences between the left and right sides, as well as between men and women; this is the principle of human physiology.
The Ben Shu (Primary Transport) acupoints all emerge from the four extremities. Yang Qi receives its nourishment at the four extremities; accumulated Yang Qi constitutes Heaven. What Heaven endows upon us is called "De" (Virtue/Power). Yang acts as the master, and Yin serves as the assistant; this is referred to as "Jing Zheng" (Correct Meridians). The three Yang meridians of the hand and foot act as the masters, while the three Yin meridians of the hand and foot serve as assistants. The combination of the three Yin and three Yang meridians is called the "Six Combinations" (Liu He). These meridians travel from the exterior to the interior, differing from the regular pathways of the twelve primary meridians; hence, this chapter is titled "Jing Bie" (Divergent Meridians). This is because the joining, separating, entering, and exiting of the meridians of the five Zang organs and six Fu organs align with the Way of Heaven. Therefore, the Ben Shu acupoints correspond to the acupoints of each Zang and Fu organ. It is generally understood that the Jing-Well acupoints originate from Heavenly Qi, and upon entering the Four Passes of the elbows and knees, they combine with the Qi of the human body's Zang and Fu organs. Moving from the interior to the exterior, emphasis is placed on the true mechanism of the five Zang organs; moving from the exterior to the interior, one receives the Six Yuan Zheng Ji (Six Primary Ordinances). This represents humanity's alignment with the Way of Heaven.
The three Yin meridians of the hand combine with the three Yang meridians of the hand, and the three Yin meridians of the foot combine with the three Yang meridians of the foot. The twelve primary meridians form a total of six combinations. For detailed information, see the chapter on Divergent Meridians.
Fisherman (Ode to the Five Acupoints of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian)
Shao Shang (LU-11) is like an old fisherman in the lakes and seas. Yu Ji (LU-10) and Da Yuan (LU-4) allow the sail to turn with the wind. Do not say that Jing Qu (LU-8) is unfathomable; it is still up to Chi Ze (LU-5) to raise the dragon.
Night Color (Ode to the Six Acupoints of the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian)
Shang Yang (LI-1) resembles two or thatched cottages. He Gu (LI-4) and Yang Xi (LI-5) curve around which bend? By the Nine-Bend Pool, cloud shadows are faint; the sky full of stars bathes in the waves.
Autumn Wind (Ode to the Six Acupoints of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian)
In the autumn wind, Li Dui (ST-45) and Nei Ting (ST-44) lie to the west. Xian Gu (ST-43) and Chong Yang (ST-42) pass through Jie Xi (ST-41). Who knows when San Li (ST-36) will arrive? Several times raising my head, I long to emulate him.
Wild Temple (Ode to the Five Acupoints of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian)
An old monk hides among the white clouds. Da Du (SP-20) is detached from the secular world and rarely hated. Several times passing Tai Bai (SP-9) and Shang Qiu (SP-5), how many sheng of water have I drawn from Yin Ling Quan (SP-9)? *Note: Text implies drawing from Yin Ling Quan, though Tai Bai/Shang Qiu are mentioned in transit.*
Returning Troops (Ode to the Five Acupoints of the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian)
Shao Chong (HT-9) and Shao Fu (HT-8) lead the troops back. The army returns victorious via Shen Men (HT-7). The battle letter was sent from Ling Dao (HT-4) the day before yesterday; now Shao Hai (HT-3) has returned to the mountain.
Observing the Rising Tide (Ode to the Six Acupoints of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian)
Like duckweed, Shao Ze (SI-1) drifts east or west. The source of Qian Gu (SI-2) winds around Hou Xi (SI-3). Wan Gu (SI-4) connects to the Yang Gu stream; exchanging flow, Xiao Hai (SI-8) threatens to pour out.
Thatched Pavilion (Ode to the Six Acupoints of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian)
A thatched pavilion is built near Zhi Yin (BL-67). Tong Gu (BL-66) sees floating clouds and smoke in all directions. Shu Gu (BL-65) stands tall like Jing Gu (BL-64). Kun Lun (BL-60) is far connected to Wei Zhong (BL-40).
Gazing into the Distance (Ode to the Five Acupoints of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian)
High in autumn, gazing by Yong Quan (KI-1). Ran Gu (KI-2) and Tai Xi (KI-3) suddenly come into view. Fu Liu (KI-7) sails away toward Yin Gu (KI-10); viewing the beautiful rivers and mountains, green stretches to the sky.
Autumn Wild Geese (Ode to the Five Acupoints of the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian)
Zhong Chong (PC-9) is a lone goose piercing the clouds. How many times has Lao Gong (PC-8) broken the loneliness? Turning past Da Ling (PC-7) to arrive at Jian Shi (PC-5), may the deep abyss of Qu Ze (PC-3) not be ostentatious.
Ode to Butterflies (Ode to the Six Acupoints of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian)
Guan Chong (TE-1) and Tao Li are trimmed by Ye Men (TE-2). Zhong Zhu (TE-3) and Yang Chi (TE-4) bloom in order. Flowers fall, Branch Gou (TE-6) fills the ravine with fragrance; a butterfly shaped like the character 'Jing' flies in from the sky.
Parting Regret (Ode to the Six Acupoints of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian)
After parting at Qiao Yin (GB-46), regret remains linked. At Xia Xi (GB-43) and Lin Qi (GB-7), the cuckoo cries. Holding Qiu Xu (GB-40), feelings are unfinished; please let Yang Fu (GB-38) send word to Ling Quan. *Note: Ling Quan likely refers to a poetic imagery or specific point context not standardly paired here, possibly referring to Yin Ling Quan or similar, but text says Ling Quan.*
Spring Outing (Ode to the Five Acupoints of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian)
Clouds and mist lock the peak of Da Dun (LR-1). Forgetting Xing Jian (LR-2), one turns to Tai Chong (LR-3). Sitting and gazing at Zhong Feng (LR-4), no path enters; listening to the murmuring water of Qu Quan (LR-8).
Note: This poem was inscribed by Liang Dachuan of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty on Li Nanfeng's "Introduction to Medical Knowledge". Wu Zhaoxian discussed and polished it with Mr. Ren Yingqiu, attaching it to the end of the chapter to amuse contemporary Confucian scholars who are also physicians.