夏英白曰∶天河水穴在内间使穴上。先掐总筋，用新汲水以浇之，从此穴随浇随推，至洪池止。洪池穴在肱弯。
为清天河水，又名引水上天河，治一切热症。
涂蔚生曰∶洪池宜系针灸之所谓曲泽穴，因曲泽属于心包络经，而其位置亦在肱湾也。
夏英白曰∶右运劳宫毕，屈指向上弹内关、阳池、间使、天河数穴，治寒热往来。
夏英白曰∶正面掌肱交界之横纹两头，即阴阳二穴。小指边为阴穴，大指边为阳穴。就横纹上两指中分向两
边抹，为分阴阳。治寒热往来，膨胀泄泻，呕逆，脏腑结闭。
夏英白曰∶掌肱交界之横纹，上靠大指边第一赤筋，属火，
以应心与小肠。掐之，治内热外寒霍乱。
涂蔚生曰∶掐赤筋以治霍乱，当系热霍乱，寒霍乱勿轻视此。
夏英白曰∶靠赤筋里边第二青筋，属木，以应肝与胆，外通两目。掐之，治眼赤涩多泪。
夏英白曰∶总筋即黄筋，乃五筋正中一筋，属土。总五行以应脾与胃。掐之，治肠鸣、霍乱吐泻。
涂蔚生曰∶掐总筋以治霍乱吐泻，当是寒霍乱，热霍乱勿轻用此。
Xia Yingbai stated: The Tianhe Shui (River Water) acupoint is located above the Neiguan (Inner Pass) point. First, pinch the Zongjin (Total Tendon) point, and pour fresh cold water over it. Then, from this point, push along with the flow of water towards the Hongchi (Red Pool) point until reaching Hongchi. The Hongchi point is located in the cubital fossa (elbow bend).
This method is called Qing Tianhe Shui (Clearing River Water), also known as Yin Shui Shang Tianhe (Guiding Water Up to the Heavenly River), and is used to treat all types of heat syndromes.
Tu Weisheng stated: The Hongchi point should correspond to the Quze (Pool at the Crook) point in acupuncture, because Quze belongs to the Pericardium Meridian of Hand-Jueyin, and its location is also in the elbow bend.
Xia Yingbai stated: After finishing the clockwise rotation of Laogong (Palace of Labor) on the right hand, flex the fingers and flick upward at several points including Neiguan, Yangchi (Yang Pool), Jianshi (Intersecting Vessel), and Tianhe to treat alternating chills and fever.
Xia Yingbai stated: The two ends of the transverse crease at the junction of the palm and forearm are the Yin and Yang points. The side near the little finger is the Yin point, and the side near the thumb is the Yang point. Dividing the crease into two equal parts with two fingers' width and stroking outwards from the center is called Fen Yin-Yang (Separating Yin and Yang). It treats alternating chills and fever, abdominal distension and enlargement, diarrhea, vomiting and regurgitation, and obstruction of the zang-fu organs.
Xia Yingbai stated: Using both thumbs to push together from the two ends of the Yin and Yang points towards the center can harmonize Qi and Blood.
Xia Yingbai stated: The first red tendon on the transverse crease at the junction of the palm and forearm, closer to the thumb, belongs to Fire, corresponding to the Heart and Small Intestine, and externally connects to the eyes. Pinching it treats Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome) characterized by internal heat and external cold.
Tu Weisheng stated: Pinching the red tendon to treat Huoluan refers to Heat Huoluan; one should not underestimate this for Cold Huoluan (implying specific indication or caution).
Xia Yingbai stated: The second green tendon inside the red tendon belongs to Wood, corresponding to the Liver and Gallbladder, and externally connects to the eyes. Pinching it treats redness, dryness, and excessive tearing of the eyes.
Xia Yingbai stated: Zongjin, also known as Huangjin (Yellow Tendon), is the central tendon among the five tendons, belonging to Earth. It governs the Five Elements and corresponds to the Spleen and Stomach. Pinching it treats intestinal borborygmus, and Huoluan with vomiting and diarrhea.
Tu Weisheng stated: Pinching Zongjin to treat Huoluan with vomiting and diarrhea applies to Cold Huoluan; it should not be lightly used for Heat Huoluan.
Xia Yingbai stated: The fourth white tendon next to Zongjin belongs to Metal, corresponding to the Lungs and Large Intestine, and externally connects to the nostrils. It is indicated for chest and abdominal fullness, dizziness, and phlegm production.
Xia Yingbai stated: The fifth black tendon next to the little finger belongs to Water, corresponding to the Kidneys and Bladder, and externally connects to the ears. It is indicated for emaciation, drowsiness, and dizziness.