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The meridians with abundant Qi and Blood must be remembered: the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian and the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian.
There are six meridians with scanty Blood and abundant Qi: the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao (Triple Burner) Meridian, the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian, the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian, the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian, and the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian.
The meridian with abundant Blood and scanty Qi is the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian; the others are the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian, the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian, and the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian.

Lung Meridian as Master, Large Intestine Meridian as Guest:
The Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian has abundant Qi and scanty Blood. Symptoms include chest and heart Qi distension, heat in the palm, asthma, coughing, and unbearable pain in the suprascapular region (Quepen), swelling and dryness of the throat, abnormal sweating, pain in the anterior-medial shoulder and between the two breasts, phlegm accumulation in the diaphragm causing a sensation of air deficiency, and diseases generated by this meridian. Which acupoints should be selected? The Yuan-Source point Taiyuan (LU9) and the Luo-Connecting point Pianli (LI6) can guide you.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Taiyuan (LU9), where the Lung Meridian passes. It is located at the radial end of the transverse crease on the palmar side of the wrist, corresponding to the pulse at Cun Kou). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Pianli (LI6), three cun above the wrist crease, diverging to connect with the Taiyin Meridian).

Large Intestine Meridian as Master, Lung Meridian as Guest:
The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian runs alongside the nostrils. Symptoms include facial pain, toothache, swelling of the cheeks, yellowing of the eyes, dry mouth, runny clear nose or epistaxis, bi-syndrome of the throat, unbearable pain in the anterior shoulder, and the thumb and index finger being governed as one unit. Selecting Hegu (LI4) and Lieque (LU7) is miraculous; needling these two points generally treats such diseases.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Hand-Yangming Large Intintestine Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Hegu (LI4), where the Large Intestine Meridian passes, between the metacarpal bones). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Lieque (LU7), one and a half cun above the lateral wrist crease, crossing where the index finger extends, diverging to connect with the Yangming Meridian).

Spleen Meridian as Master, Stomach Meridian as Guest:
Diseases of the Spleen Meridian manifest as stiffness of the tongue root, vomiting, gastric reflux, abdominal organ pain, upward rushing of Yin Qi causing difficult-to-cure belching, heavy body unable to move, mental restlessness, malaria with chills and emaciation, constipation, jaundice, needing to hold a cane to walk, swelling in the medial thigh and knee, coldness and pain. Selecting Taibai (SP3, Yuan-Source) and Fenglong (ST40, Luo-Connecting) is superior.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Taibai (SP3), where the Spleen Meridian passes, anterior to the medial malleolus of the big toe, hidden under the prominent bone). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Fenglong (ST40), eight cun above the ankle, diverging to connect with the Taiyin Meridian).

Stomach Meridian as Master, Spleen Meridian as Guest:
Symptoms include chest and abdominal stuffiness, sorrowful expression, fear of people, fire, and light, palpitations upon hearing sounds, epistaxis, lip injury, malaria combined with cold, discarding clothes and running rapidly, internal heat, excessive phlegm, foot pain, sores and ulcers, Qi distension, and unceasing chest and leg pain. Needling Chongyang (ST42, Yuan-Source) and Gongsun (SP4, Luo-Connecting) brings recovery.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Chongyang (ST42), where the Stomach Meridian passes, five cun above the dorsum of the foot, in the depression of the interosseous space where the artery beats). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Gongsun (SP4), one cun posterior to the base of the big toe, anterior to the medial malleolus, diverging to connect with the Yangming Meridian).

Heart Meridian as Master, Small Intestine Meridian as Guest:
Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian diseases include heart pain accompanied by dry throat, thirst with desire to drink, arm jue-cold, yellowing of the eyes, dry mouth, pain in the hypochondrium and arm, and heat in the palm. To treat this, do not neglect; it requires the physician's careful examination. Other symptoms include palpitations, hematemesis, and panic. Shenmen (HT7, Yuan-Source) and Zhizheng (SI7, Luo-Connecting) are indispensable.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Shenmen (HT7), where the Heart Meridian passes, in the depression at the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the wrist). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Zhizheng (SI7), five cun above the wrist, diverging to connect with the Shaoyin Meridian).

Small Intestine Meridian as Master, Heart Meridian as Guest:
Diseases of the Small Intestine Meridian are unfavorable, manifesting as cheek swelling, shoulder pain, pain along both arms, stiff neck and jaw difficult to turn, severe swelling and pain of the throat and mandible, shoulders feeling like being pulled out or broken, deafness, yellowing of the eyes, and pain in the lateral-posterior aspect of the elbow and arm. Wangu (SI4, Yuan-Source) and Tongli (HT5, Luo-Connecting) should be selected for detailed treatment.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Wangu (SI4), where the Small Intestine Meridian passes, in the depression below the styloid process on the lateral side of the wrist). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Tongli (HT5), one cun above the wrist, diverging to connect with the Taiyang Meridian).

Kidney Meridian as Master, Bladder Meridian as Guest:
Symptoms include dark complexion, lethargy with loss of appetite, blurred vision, fever and mania, lower back and foot pain making walking difficult, feeling trapped and unable to hide, timidity, Qi deficiency, chest oppression, and jaundice. To eliminate these, there is no other method but selecting Taixi (KI3, Yuan-Source) and Feiyang (BL58, Luo-Connecting), which are best.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Taixi (KI3), where the Kidney Meridian passes, posterior to the medial malleolus and above the calcaneus, in the depression of the beating artery; flex the five toes to locate the point). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Feiyang (BL58), seven cun above the lateral malleolus, diverging to connect with the Shaoyin Meridian).

Bladder Meridian as Master, Kidney Meridian as Guest:
Bladder Meridian diseases include neck disorders, eye pain, pain in the neck, waist, feet, and legs making walking difficult, dysentery, malaria, mania and epilepsy, heat in the heart and gallbladder, arched back with hand extension, pain in the forehead and eyebrow ridge, epistaxis, yellowing of the eyes, contraction of sinews and bones, rectal prolapse, hemorrhoids and fistulas, and abdominal and cardiac distension. To eliminate these, there is no other method; Jinggu (BL64, Yuan-Source) and Dazhong (KI4, Luo-Connecting) will show their efficacy.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Jinggu (BL64), where the Bladder Meridian passes, below the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone, in the depression at the junction of red and white skin). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Dazhong (KI4), wrapping around the heel posterior to the ankle, diverging to connect with the Taiyang Meridian).

Sanjiao (Triple Burner) Meridian as Master, Pericardium Meridian as Guest:
Sanjiao Meridian diseases include deafness, bi-syndrome of the throat, dry throat, red and swollen eyes, pain behind the ear and in the elbow with sweating, pain in the interspinous space and behind the heart, wind in the shoulder and back extending to the arm and elbow, hard stool, constipation, and enuresis. To cure the aforementioned diseases, Yangchi (TE4, Yuan-Source) and Neiguan (PC6, Luo-Connecting) follow the same principle.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Yangchi (TE4), where the Sanjiao Meridian passes, in the depression at the transverse crease of the dorsal wrist). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Neiguan (PC6), two cun above the palm between the two tendons, diverging to connect with the Shaoyang Meridian).

Pericardium Meridian as Master, Sanjiao (Triple Burner) Meridian as Guest:
Pericardium Meridian diseases include hand spasm, inability to extend the arm, pain as if bent, fullness in the chest and hypochondrium, axillary swelling, vague discomfort in the heart, reddish complexion, yellowing of the eyes, excessive laughter, irritability, heart pain, and extreme heat in the palm. Wise physicians should analyze carefully; Daling (PC7, Yuan-Source) and Waiguan (TE5, Luo-Connecting) can resolve the disease.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Daling (PC7), where the Pericardium Meridian passes, in the center of the transverse crease of the wrist). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Waiguan (TE5), two cun above the wrist, diverging to connect with the Jueyin Meridian).

Liver Meridian as Master, Gallbladder Meridian as Guest:
The Liver Meridian has abundant Qi and scanty Blood. Men suffer from hernia and low back pain; women suffer from abdominal distension and lower abdominal swelling, and in severe cases, dry throat and sallow complexion. Diseases generated include chest fullness and vomiting, persistent abdominal diarrhea and pain, strangury, enuresis, hernia and masses pain. Taichong (LR3, Yuan-Source) and Guangming (GB37, Luo-Connecting) bring peace.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Taichong (LR3), where the Liver Meridian passes, two cun posterior to the first metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression of the beating artery). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Guangming (GB37), five cun above the lateral malleolus, diverging to connect with the Jueyin Meridian).

Gallbladder Meridian as Master, Liver Meridian as Guest:
What diseases do the Gallbladder Meridian acupoints govern? Pain in the chest, hypochondrium, and ribs; inability to lift the foot; lackluster face and body; headache and eye pain; swelling of the suprascapular fossa and axilla with profuse sweating; hard goiter in the neck; malaria with chills and heat extending to the marrow. To eliminate the above symptoms, select Qiuxu (GB40, Yuan-Source) and Ligou (LR5, Luo-Connecting).
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Qiuxu (GB40), where the Gallbladder Meridian passes, in the anterior depression below the lateral malleolus, three cun from Linquan (GB41)). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Ligou (LR5), five cun above the medial malleolus, diverging to connect with the Shaoyang Meridian).