\r阴维脉穴图\p06-d26a50.bmp\r(七穴)
内关∶心包经穴去掌二寸两筋间紧握拳取之主心胆脾胃之病与公子小主客相应凡治必先取内关而刺之
阴维之穴起筑宾,府舍大横腹哀循,期门天突连舌本,此是阴维脉维阴。
阴维脉分寸歌
阴维脉起足少阴,内踝之上寻筑宾,少腹之下称府舍,大横
平脐是穴名,此穴去中三寸半,行至乳下腹哀明,期门直乳二肋
缝,天突结喉下一寸,喉上中央舌本下,穴名廉泉通肾津。
阴维起于诸阴之交者,谓起于足少阴肾经之内踝后上 分中筑宾穴,与足太阴交于少腹下去腹中行三寸半
府舍穴,又平脐去中行三寸半大横穴,又行至乳下二肋端缝之下二寸腹哀穴,又与足厥阴交于乳下二肋端缝
期门穴,又与任脉交于结喉下一寸宛宛中天突穴,从天突上行,在颔下结喉上,口中舌本下廉泉穴而
终。此阴维脉气所发也。
\r带脉穴图\p06-d26a51.bmp\r(六穴)
临泣∶二穴足少阳经穴少阳所注为 主四肢头项耳目齿咽诸病与外关主客相应凡治必先取临泣而刺之
带起少阳带脉穴,绕行五枢维道间,京门之下居 上,周回季胁束带然。
带脉穴分寸歌
带脉部分足少阳,季胁寸八是其乡,由带三寸五枢穴,过章五三维道当。
带脉穴在季胁下一寸八分,从带脉穴下三寸即五枢穴也。从
五枢下行,过肝经之章门穴下五寸三分,即维道穴也。
考正带脉穴道
带脉之穴,李时珍谓起于季胁之章门,循带脉又与足少阳会于五枢、维道,左右凡八穴。张介宾《类经》
谓脉气所发,在季胁下一寸八分,穴名带脉。又与足少阳会于维道,凡四穴。《金鉴》与《针灸大成》均言带
脉五枢、维道凡六穴。考之《图经》带脉、五枢、维道三穴,属带脉之会。章门穴,乃脾之募藏之
会,非带脉之会也。时珍穴之四,介宾穴之二,较之《图经》俱有差失。今遵《图经》、《金鉴》、《大成》
穴属,而缕绘之,以质后之贤者。
[Diagram of the Yin Linking Vessel Acupoints] (Seven acupoints)
Neiguan (PC6): An acupoint of the Pericardium Meridian of Hand-Jueyin, located two cun distal to the wrist crease between the two tendons. When taking this point, the patient should make a tight fist. This point is indicated for diseases of the Heart, Gallbladder, Spleen, and Stomach. In treatment, it corresponds as the "Master" (Zhu) and "Guest" (Ke) pair with Waiguan (TE5). For treating related disorders, Neiguan must be selected first for needling.
The acupoints of the Yin Linking Vessel begin at Zhubin (KI9), proceed through Fushhe (SP13), Daheng (SP15), and Fu'ai (SP16), then connect to Qimen (LR14), Tiantu (CV22), and extend to the root of the tongue. This constitutes the pathway where the Yin Linking Vessel connects and regulates Yin.
*Song on Measurements of the Yin Linking Vessel*
The Yin Linking Vessel originates from the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian; seek Zhubin (KI9) above the medial malleolus. Below the lower abdomen lies Fushhe (SP13); Daheng (SP15) is level with the umbilicus, which is its name. This point is three and a half cun lateral to the midline. Proceeding to below the breast, Fu'ai (SP16) becomes clear. Qimen (LR14) is directly below the nipple in the second intercostal space. Tiantu (CV22) is one cun below the laryngeal prominence. In the center of the throat, below the root of the tongue, lies the acupoint Lianquan (CV23), which communicates with the Kidney meridian's fluids.
The Yin Linking Vessel originates from the intersection of all Yin meridians, meaning it starts at Zhubin (KI9), located four fen above the posterior aspect of the medial malleolus on the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, where it intersects with the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian. Descending to the lower abdomen, three and a half cun lateral to the anterior midline, is Fushhe (SP13). Again, level with the umbilicus and three and a half cun lateral to the anterior midline, is Daheng (SP15). Further descending to two cun below the end of the second rib under the breast, is Fu'ai (SP16); here it intersects with the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian at Qimen (LR14), located in the end of the second rib under the breast. It then intersects with the Conception Vessel at Tiantu (CV22), one cun below the laryngeal prominence in the depression. Ascending from Tiantu, beneath the chin, above the larynx, and below the root of the tongue inside the mouth, lies Lianquan (CV23), where it terminates. These are the points where the Qi of the Yin Linking Vessel emerges.
[Diagram of the Belt Vessel Acupoints] (Six acupoints)
Linqi (i.e., Zulinqi GB41): Two acupoints belonging to the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian. The infusion of Foot-Shaoyang Qi occurs here, primarily indicating diseases of the four limbs, head and neck, ears, eyes, teeth, and throat. It corresponds as the "Master" and "Guest" pair with Waiguan (TE5). For treating related disorders, Linqi must be selected first for needling.
The Belt Vessel originates from the Belt Vessel acupoint of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian, winding around between Wushu (GB27) and Weidao (GB26). Jingmen (GB25) lies below it, encircling the hypochondrium like a belt.
*Song on Measurements of the Belt Vessel Acupoints*
The Belt Vessel portion belongs to the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian; eight fen below the costal margin is its location. Three cun below the Belt Vessel point is Wushu (GB27); passing five cun and three fen below Zhangmen (LR13) leads to Weidao (GB26).
The Belt Vessel acupoint is located one cun and eight fen below the costal margin. Three cun below the Belt Vessel point is Wushu (GB27). Descending from Wushu, passing five cun and three fen below Zhangmen (LR13) of the Liver Meridian, is Weidao (GB26).
*Examination and Correction of Belt Vessel Acupoints*
Li Shizhen stated that the Belt Vessel acupoints originate from Zhangmen (LR13) at the costal margin, follow the Belt Vessel, and intersect with the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian at Wushu (GB27) and Weidao (GB26), totaling eight acupoints bilaterally. Zhang Jiebin in *Lei Jing* (Classified Classic) stated that the points where the vessel Qi emerges are one cun and eight fen below the costal margin, named Belt Vessel (GB26); and they intersect with the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian at Weidao (GB26), totaling four acupoints. *Yi Zong Jin Jian* (Golden Mirror of Medicine) and *Zhen Jiu Da Cheng* (Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) both state that Belt Vessel (GB26), Wushu (GB27), and Weidao (GB26) total six acupoints. Examining *Tu Jing* (Illustrated Classic), Belt Vessel (GB26), Wushu (GB27), and Weidao (GB26) are the meeting points of the Belt Vessel. Zhangmen (LR13) is the Front-Mu point of the Spleen and the meeting point of the Zang organs, not a meeting point of the Belt Vessel. Li Shizhen's four acupoints and Zhang Jiebin's two acupoints both deviate from *Tu Jing*. Now, following the acupoint attributions of *Tu Jing*, *Yi Zong Jin Jian*, and *Zhen Jiu Da Cheng*, I have drawn them in detail to consult with future scholars.