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手六筋，从大指边，向里数也。
第一、赤筋∶乃浮阳属火，以应心与小肠。主霍乱，外通舌；反则燥热，却向干位掐之
，则阳自然即散也。又于横门下本筋掐之，下五筋仿此。
第二、青筋∶乃纯阳属木，以应肝与胆。主温和，外通两目；反则赤涩多泪，却向坎位
掐之，则两目自然明矣。
第三、总筋∶位居中属土，总五行，以应脾与胃。主温暖，外通四大板门；反则主肠鸣
霍乱，吐泻痢症，却在中界掐之，四肢舒畅矣。
第四、赤淡黄筋∶居中分界，火土兼备，以应三焦。主半寒半热，外通四大板门，周流
一身；反则主壅塞之症，却向中宫掐之，则元气流通，除其壅塞之患矣。
第五、白筋∶乃浊阴属金，以应肺与大肠。主微凉，外通两鼻孔；反则胸膈胀满，脑昏
生痰，却在界后掐之。
第六、黑筋∶乃重浊纯阴，以应肾与膀胱。主冷气，外通两耳；反则主 羸昏沉，却
在坎位掐之。
内热外寒，掐浮筋止。作冷，掐阳筋即出汗。
诸惊风，掐总筋可治。作寒，掐心筋即转热。
作热，掐阴筋即转凉。内热外热，掐肾筋止。
脾土赤色，主食热，青色主食寒。
大肠经赤红色，主泻痢，青色主膨胀。
小肠经赤色，主小便不通，青色主气结。
心经赤红色，主伤寒，青色主多痘。
三焦经青红色，主上焦火动，一寒一热。紫色主中焦火动发热。青色主下焦动阴也。
肺经筋见多嗽，主痰热。
肝经赤红色，主伤食，青紫色主痞块。
肾经筋见，主小便涩，赤轻青重。
命门青红色，主元气虚，青黑色主惊。
五指梢头冷，主惊。中指热，伤寒。中指冷，主麻痘疹。
掌中五色属五脏。
诸经脉俱隐不见，是伏于掌心，当以灯照之，则可辨症候，宜发汗表出。亦有掌心关上
下有筋者，无定形定色，临推验看治。
Figure of the Six Tendons (Six Veins)
The six tendons on the hand are counted from the edge of the thumb towards the interior of the palm.
First, the Red Tendon: It belongs to floating Yang and corresponds to the Fire element, connecting with the Heart and Small Intestine. It governs Huoluan (cholera-like syndrome with vomiting and diarrhea), externally connecting to the tongue; if abnormal dryness and heat occur, pinching it at the Qian position will naturally dissipate the Yang pathogen. Similarly, pinch the root tendon below the transverse crease gate; the method for the lower five tendons follows this example.
Second, the Green Tendon: It belongs to pure Yang and corresponds to the Wood element, connecting with the Liver and Gallbladder. It governs warm-heat conditions, externally connecting to both eyes; if abnormal redness, astringency, and excessive tearing occur, pinching it at the Kan position will naturally restore clarity to the eyes.
Third, the General Tendon: Located in the center, it belongs to the Earth element, governing the Five Elements, and connects with the Spleen and Stomach. It governs warmth, externally connecting to the Four Banmen areas (specific pediatric massage zones); if abnormal, it governs intestinal murmurs, Huoluan, vomiting, diarrhea, and dysentery symptoms. Pinching at the central boundary will bring comfort to the four limbs.
Fourth, the Pale Red-Yellow Tendon: Located at the central dividing line, it combines Fire and Earth characteristics, connecting with the Sanjiao (Triple Burner). It governs alternating cold and heat symptoms, externally connecting to the Four Banmen areas, circulating throughout the body; if abnormal, it governs stagnation and obstruction syndromes. Pinching at the Central Palace will promote the flow of Yuan Qi (Original Qi), eliminating the hazards of stagnation.
Fifth, the White Tendon: It belongs to turbid Yin and corresponds to the Metal element, connecting with the Lungs and Large Intestine. It governs slight coolness, externally connecting to both nostrils; if abnormal chest and diaphragm fullness, dizziness, and phlegm production occur, pinch behind the boundary.
Sixth, the Black Tendon: It belongs to heavy, turbid pure Yin and corresponds to the Water element, connecting with the Kidneys and Bladder. It governs cold sensations, externally connecting to both ears; if abnormal emaciation and lethargy occur, pinch at the Kan position.
For internal heat with external cold, pinch the floating tendon to stop it. For cold manifestations, pinch the Yang tendon to induce sweating.
For various types of Wind-Stirring (Jing Feng) convulsions, pinching the General Tendon can treat them. For cold manifestations, pinching the Heart Tendon (Red Tendon) will transform the condition to heat.
For heat manifestations, pinching the Yin Tendon (Black Tendon) will transform the condition to coolness. For both internal and external heat, pinching the Kidney Tendon (Black Tendon) will stop it.
If the Spleen Earth appears red, it indicates food accumulation with heat; if green, it indicates food accumulation with cold.
If the Large Intestine Meridian appears crimson-red, it indicates dysentery and diarrhea; if green, it indicates abdominal distension and bloating.
If the Small Intestine Meridian appears red, it indicates urinary retention; if green, it indicates Qi stagnation.
If the Heart Meridian appears crimson-red, it indicates Shanghan (Cold Damage); if green, it indicates frequent eruption of smallpox or chickenpox.
If the Sanjiao Meridian appears green-red, it indicates Fire stirring in the Upper Jiao, presenting as alternating cold and heat; purple indicates Fire stirring in the Middle Jiao causing fever; green indicates Yin disturbance in the Lower Jiao.
If the Lung Meridian tendons are visible, it indicates cough, governed by Phlegm-Heat.
If the Liver Meridian appears crimson-red, it indicates food injury; if green-purple, it indicates Pi Masses (abdominal lumps).
If the Kidney Meridian tendons are visible, it indicates astringent urination; red indicates mild severity, green indicates severe severity.
If the Mingmen area appears green-red, it indicates deficiency of Yuan Qi; if green-black, it indicates fright.
Cold fingertips indicate Fright. Heat in the middle finger indicates Shanghan. Coldness in the middle finger indicates measles or smallpox eruptions.
The five colors in the palm correspond to the Five Zang Organs.
If all meridian veins are hidden and invisible, they are concealed within the palm center. One should use a lamp to illuminate them to distinguish the syndrome pattern; treatment should involve inducing sweating to expel the pathogen from the exterior. There are also cases where tendons appear below the Guan section of the palm center without fixed shape or color; these require clinical palpation and observation for diagnosis and treatment.