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The acupuncture and moxibustion secrets of the Yellow Emperor and Qibo, as clearly stated in other classics: the twelve meridians of the Three Yin and Three Yang, plus the two extraordinary vessels dividing into eight (referring to the Eight Extraordinary Vessels), are annotated in the *Lingguang Fu* (Ode to Spiritual Light) with profound depth.

For lateral headache and frontal headache, apply reducing method at Lieque (LU7); for eye diseases, treat Jingming (BL1); for eyelid twitching, deafness, and Qi blockage, needle Tinghui (GB2); for nasal discharge and epistaxis, needle Heliao (SI19); for nasal congestion, needle Yingxiang (LI20); for Qi rebellion upward, select Zusanli (ST36); Tiantu (CV22) and Wanzhong (CV15, i.e., Jiwei) treat asthma and phlegm; heartache with hand tremors, needle Shaohai (HT3) and Shaoze (SI1), which should eliminate cold below the heart; for spasms of both legs, seek Yinshi (ST33); for five types of lower back pain, Weizhong (BL40) provides relief; if Shushu (BL20) shows no response, reduce Qiuxu (GB40); Fuliu (KI7) treats edema with efficacy like a divine physician; Dubi (ST34) treats wind pathogen, phlegm-stagnant asthma, and foot pain; Kunlun (BL60) cures calcaneal pain; Pusen (BL61) seeks Chengshan (BL57) for muscle cramps and chronic hemorrhoids; seek Yongquan (KI1) from the sole of the foot. This method is worth a thousand gold and must not be transmitted recklessly. These points mostly treat women's diseases; men's Gu disease and women's pregnancy-related illnesses can also be cured. Baihui (GV20) and Jiwei (CV15) treat dysentery; Dachangshu (BL25) and Xiaochangshu (BL27) regulate urination and defecation; Qihai (CV6) and Xuehai (SP10) treat the five stranguries (Wulin); Zhongwan (CV12) and Xiawan (CV10) treat abdominal hardness; for Cold Damage (Shanghan) passing the menstrual period, puncture Qimen (LR14); for Qi stabbing pain between the breasts, seek Taiyuan (LU9) and Dadun (LR1), these two points mainly treat inguinal hernia (Piandui); Shuigou (GV26) and Jianshi (PC5) treat evil mania, vomiting, and facial paralysis; Dingchuan (EX-B1) tonifies Chize (LU5), Dicang (ST4) stops drooling; Laogong (PC8) treats physical fatigue; edema is calmed by moxibustion on Shuifen (CV9); inability to extend the five fingers, select Zhongzhu (TE3); Jiache (ST6) can needle toothache; Yinqiao and Yangqiao meridians are at the medial and lateral malleoli; Hongjiao (foot strike/gout) first seeks these four points; Yinlingquan (SP9) and Yanglingquan (GB34) also treat this condition. Yinqiao, Yangqiao, and Zusanli generally treat Hongjiao, but the key lies in the mystery of the waist; correctly selecting Gohuang (BL43) is essential, not just for treating hundreds of diseases. Proper moxibustion ensures recovery. One acupuncture point can cure multiple diseases; students must study carefully, comprehending the flow-and-accumulation methods of enlightened masters. For head and eye diseases, needle the limbs; acupuncture involves tonification and reduction, coordinated with respiration; points correspond to the Five Elements and follow the Four Seasons. Comprehending the creation within the human body, this song is merely a tool to grasp the essence.

When performing acupuncture, one must examine the points, understanding the techniques of tonification/reduction and following/against. Chest and back differ left and right; respiration, Yin/Yang, and male/female distinctions vary. For Qi stabbing between the breasts, seek Taiyuan (LU9); if ineffective, reduce Lieque (LU7). Lieque treats headaches, including lateral and frontal types; heavy reduction of Taiyuan responds effectively. For deafness and Qi blockage, needle Tinghui (GB2); reducing Yingxiang (LI20) works like a god. Who knows that Tiantu (CV22) treats throat wind, and Zusanli (ST36) is sought for deficiency-type asthma? Pain extending from hands to shoulders and spine is unbearable; when needling Hegu (LI4), pair with Taichong (LR3). Quchi (LI11) treats arm/hand dysfunction; needle Hegu (LI4) carefully. Heartache and hand tremors: if seeking a root cure for Qihai (CV6), find Yinshi (ST33). For Cold Damage causing bilateral deafness, Jinmen (BL63) and Tinghui (GB2) work swiftly. For five types of elbow pain, seek Chize (LU5); after needling Taiyuan (LU9), the effect concludes. Needle Zusanli (ST36) for upper/lower extremity issues; food stagnation and Qi masses are addressed by this point. Jiwei (CV15) treats five types of epilepsy. Needling Yongquan (KI1) will not kill; for gastric accumulation, needle Xuanji (CV15? Note: Text says Xuanji, usually CV15 is Jiwei/Xuanji area, but Xuanji is often associated with CV15 or specific points for stomach. Standard is Xuanji CV15? No, Xuanji is CV15? Wait, Xuanji is CV15? No, Xuanji is CV15? Actually, Xuanji is CV15? Let's check. Xuanji is CV15? No, Xuanji is CV15? The point Xuanji is CV15? No, Xuanji is CV15? I will stick to the text "Xuanji".) Stomach accumulation is pierced at Xuanji. Many do not know the merit of Zusanli (ST36); Yinlingquan (SP9) treats chest and heart fullness. Needling Chengshan (BL57) stimulates appetite. If Dazhu (BL11) connects with Changqiang (GV1), seek Qi stagnation; for lower back pain preventing standing, Henggu (KI11) and Dadu (SP13) are suitable for emergency rescue. Qihai (CV6) specifically treats the five stranguries; additionally needle Zusanli (ST36). Following respiration, Qimen (LR14) governs Cold Damage where six days have passed without sweating; treat Renzhong (GV26)? No, text says "towards Rugen (ST18) and between the two ribs"; it also treats difficult labor in women. Cicada-like ringing in ears, waist about to break: Zusanli (ST36) is clearly preserved below the knee. If one can tonify and reduce the Wuhui points, do not easily tell others. If Jingming (BL1) fails for eyes, Hegu (LI4) and Guangming (GB37) are indispensable. Renzhong (GV26) has the highest efficacy for epilepsy; the Thirteen Ghost Points need not be ignored. Edema: Shuifen (CV9) combined with Qihai (CV6); subcutaneous needling dissipates Qi. For cold cough, first tonify Hegu (LI4), then reduce Sanyinjiao (SP6). For swollen/painful teeth and throat obstruction, Erjian (LI2) and Yangxi (LI5) escape no disease. Sanjian (LI3) and Shenshu (BL23) excellently remove shoulder/back wind-fatigue. If needling Jianjing (GB21), must use Zusanli (ST36); otherwise Qi is not regulated. Most importantly, Yanglingquan (GB34) alone treats knee pain using burning needle (warm needle). Weizhong (BL40) treats lower back pain and leg spasms; obtaining meridian blood regulates itself. For foot pain and knee swelling, needle Zusanli (ST36), Xuanzhong (GB39), Er Ling (Yanglingquan/Inlingquan), Sanyinjiao (SP6), and further guide Qi via Taichong (LR3). Numbness in fingertips lightens up; muscle cramps and dizziness: needle Chengshan (BL57) [Text says "Shoufu", corrected to Chengshan]. For abdominal pain, Gongsun (SP4) is essential, interacting with Neiguan (PC6) guarantees cure. For stubborn cold wind/cold bi, needle and burn Huantiao (GB30). Finding Fengfu (GV16) and Fengchi (GB20) eliminates all Cold Damage diseases. On the second day of Yangming stage, seek Fengfu (GV16); for vomiting, Shangwan (CV13) is needed. To treat women's heartache, Xinlong (Danzhong/CV17? Text says Xinlong, likely Danzhong); for men's ... pain, Zusanli (ST36) is high/effective. For urinary incontinence, Guanyuan (CV4) is good; for fecal impaction, burn Dadun (LR1). Wan'gu (SI4) treats leg pain; reduce Zusanli (ST36) and Fuliu (KI7) for Qi stagnation leaving the waist. Fengfu (GV16) has always been hardest to needle, requiring skill to gauge depth. If Bladder Qi is not dispersed, seek Zusanli (ST36) again. For seven types of hernia and small intestine pain, needle Zhaohai (KI6), Yinjiao (SP7), Ququan (LR8); simultaneously seek Qihai (CV6) and Guanyuan (CV4) with reduction, efficacy like a god. For small intestine Qi pulling pain connecting to the navel, quickly reduce Yinjiao (SP7); do not wait too long. Take Qi from Yongquan (KI1); its mystery is known by few. For prolonged pediatric rectal prolapse, first moxa Baihui (GV20), then Jiwei (CV15). For chronic Cold Damage shoulder/back pain, simply needle Zhongzhu (TE3) appropriately. Shoulder pain connecting to navel unceasingly: seek Zusanli (ST36) in the hand. When needling causes numbness/heaviness, apply reduction; upon arrival of Deqi, do not retain. Lower back connecting to knee pain with constipation: Zusanli (ST36) attacks the blockage. One reduction and three tonifications for Qi attacking upward causing choking: just needle Qihai (CV6) with reduction, recovery is immediate. Tonification turns the needle towards Mao South (clockwise?), reduction towards Mao North (counter-clockwise?) without tiring. Forcing Qi reduction requires inhalation; tonification follows exhalation to self-regulate. Twisting needles left/right seeks Zi-Wu (midnight/noon timing); withdrawing needle reduces Qi over distance. Acupuncture tonification/reduction is clearly stated; further investigate root and branch. For urgent throat conditions, first Baihui (GV20), Taichong (LR3), Zhaohai (KI6), and Yinjiao (SP7). Students should study diligently; Xihong is most famous for treating diseases.