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The *Qianjin Fang* states: Those who use acupuncture must first clarify the acupoints. Tonify deficiency and drain excess, do not deviate from the principles. When needling the skin and hair follicles (mao-fu) and interstices (cou-li), do not damage the muscles; when needling the muscles, do not damage the sinews and vessels (jin-mai); when needling the sinews and vessels, do not damage the bone marrow; when needling the bone marrow, do not damage the collateral vessels (luo). Damaging the fascia leads to staring eyes and loss of Hun (ethereal soul). Damaging the blood vessels leads to restlessness and loss of Shen (spirit). Damaging the skin and hair follicles leads to rebellious Qi and loss of Po (corporeal soul). Damaging the bone marrow leads to groaning and loss of Zhi (willpower). Damaging the muscles leads to inability to control the four limbs and loss of Zhi (intellect). These are called the "Five Disorders" (Wu Luan), arising from improper needling. If further mismanagement occurs, there is a risk of death.

Jawei (ST8) is contraindicated for moxibustion. Chengguang (BL7) is contraindicated for moxibustion. Naohu (DU17) is contraindicated for moxibustion. Fengfu (DU16) is contraindicated for moxibustion. Yamen (DU15) is contraindicated for moxibustion. Yinshi (ST33) is contraindicated for moxibustion. Xiaguan (ST7): if there is dryness in the ear or reduced sensation, it is contraindicated for moxibustion. Ermen (TE21): if there is pus in the ear, it is contraindicated for moxibustion. Renying (ST9) is contraindicated for moxibustion. Sizhukong (TE23): if accidentally moxibusted, it may cause the eyes to become small or lead to blindness. Chengqi (ST1) is contraindicated for moxibustion. Jizhong (DU12) is contraindicated for moxibustion. Ruzhong (RN17) is contraindicated for moxibustion. Mai point (likely referring to a specific vessel point or typo in source, translated as "Mai") is contraindicated for moxibustion. Shimen (CV5): contraindicated for women. Baihuanshu (BL30) is contraindicated for moxibustion. Qichong (ST30): if accidentally moxibusted, it may cause dyspnea (inability to breathe). Yuanye (SI9): if accidentally moxibusted, it may cause abscesses and ulceration. Tianfu (LU3) is contraindicated for moxibustion. Jingqu (LU8) is contraindicated for moxibustion. Futu (ST32) is contraindicated for moxibustion. Diwuhui (GB34) is contraindicated for moxibustion. Jiwei (CV15) is contraindicated for moxibustion.

Acupoints contraindicated for moxibustion: Jawei (ST8), Xiaguan (ST7), Chengguang (BL7), Naohu (DU17), Qichong (ST30), Futu (ST32), Diwuhui (GB34), Fengfu (DU16), Yuanye (SI9), Yamen (DU15), Tianfu (LU3), Jingqu (LU8), Baihuanshu (BL30), Yingxiang (LI20), Shimen (CV5) [for women], Sizhukong (TE23), Chengqi (ST1), Ermen (TE21), Renying (ST9), Mai point, Shaoshang (LU11), Chize (LU5), Yinshi (ST33), Yangguan (EX-B7), Shaohai (HT3), Mingmen (BL18/Renming? Context suggests an eye point like Qingming BL1), Ruzhong (RN17), Guanchong (TE1).

Another method:
The Yellow Emperor asked: Regarding moxibustion, can it be performed during strong winds, heavy rain, severe overcast weather, or extreme cold? Since it is forbidden in these conditions, what are the harms? Qibo replied: Performing moxibustion during strong wind causes a major disorder of Yin and Yang. Performing moxibustion during heavy rain impedes the flow of meridians and vessels. Performing moxibustion during severe overcast weather causes rebellious Qi. Performing moxibustion during extreme cold causes stagnation of blood vessels. Moxibustion on such days aggravates the disease and shortens lifespan. "Strong wind" refers to times of unstable weather where fire and moxa should not be added. "Extreme cold" refers to the early morning of deep winter. "Heavy rain" refers to rainy days; although sudden illness might occur, encountering heavy rain makes moxibustion difficult or contraindicated (Note: The text implies caution or specific conditions where it might be allowed only in acute emergencies despite rain, but generally warns against it). "Severe overcast" refers to cloudy and foggy conditions. Generally, for common people suffering sudden acute illness, treatment is difficult under these conditions. The Classic says: "When the pathogen is at its peak, do not grieve/harm." This describes the state of newly acquired severe illness.