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(From *Zhenjiu Juying*)

The acupoints for treating a hundred ailments require repeated and careful study. Xinhui (GV22) connects to Yubin (GB15); head wind can be treated with golden needles. Between Xuanlu (GB5) and Hanyan (GB5), lateral headache stops; between Qiangjian (GV19) and Fenglong (ST40), severe headache is controlled.

Regarding facial edema and flaccid swelling, Shuigou (GV26) and Qianding (GV21) are relied upon; deafness and qi obstruction depend entirely on Tinghui (GB2) and Yifeng (TE17). The sensation of insects crawling on the face with visible signs can be treated by Yingxiang (LI20); cicada-like buzzing in the ears can be attacked by Tinghui (GB2).

For dizziness, Zhizheng (SI7) and Feiyang (BL58) are used; for yellow eyes, Yanggang (BL67) and Danshu (BL19) are selected. For pterygium, Shaose (SI1) and Ganshu (BL18) are targeted; for tearing, Linqi (GB15) and Touwei (ST8) are needled. For blurred vision, immediately seek Zanzhu (BL2) and Sanjian (LI3); for dry and uncomfortable eyes, urgently take Yanglao (SI6) and Tianzhu (BL10). Observing night blindness related to liver qi, carefully analyze Jingming (BL1) and Xingjian (LR2); examining stiff neck with cold symptoms, Wendiu (LI7) and Qimen (LR14) serve as primary treatments. Lianquan (CV23) and Zhongchong (PC9) are suitable for swollen and painful tongue; Tianfu (LU3) and Hegu (LI4) are pursued for epistaxis. Ermen (TE21) and Sizhukong (TE23) stop toothache instantly; Jiache (ST6) and Dicang (ST4) correct facial paralysis in a moment.

For sore throat, Yemen (TE3) and Yuji (LU10) provide treatment; for muscle spasms, Jinmen (BL63) and Qiuxu (GB40) offer medical relief. Yanggu (SI5) and Xiaxi (GB43) treat both mandibular swelling and trismus; Shaoshang (LU11) and Quze (PC3) are applied together for blood deficiency and thirst. Tongtian (BL3) removes the bitterness of anosmia; Fuliu (KI7) dispels the sorrow of dry tongue and mouth. Yamant (DU17) and Guanchong (TE1) are critical for flaccid tongue and aphasia; Tianding (TE14) and Jianshi (PC5) should not delay treatment for muttering speech. Taichong (LR3) with reducing method rapidly heals lip tremors; Chengjiang (CV24) with reducing method immediately alleviates toothache. Stiff neck with aversion to wind: Sugu (BL65) connects to Tianzhu (BL10); febrile disease with no sweat: Dabu (SP2) connects to Jingqu (LU8).

Furthermore, for stubborn numbness in both arms, Shaohai (HT3) works alongside Zusanli (ST36); for hemiplegia, Yanglingquan (GB34) reaches far to Quchi (LI11). Jianli (CV11) and Neiguan (PC6) sweep away chest distress; Tinggong (SI19) and Pishu (BL20) dispel lingering sadness in the epigastrium.

It has long been known that for hypochondriac pain, Qihu (ST15) and Huagai (RN20) are effective; for borborygmus within the abdomen, Xiawan (CV10) and Xangu (BL65) can calm it. How to treat fullness and distension in the chest and hypochondrium? Zhangmen (LR13) and Burong (ST19) should be carefully sought. For diaphragmatic pain due to fluid retention, Tanzhong (CV17) and Juque (CV14) are needled. For chest fullness accompanied by dysphagia, Zhongfu (LU1) and Yishe (BL48) are traversed; for stasis blood retained in the chest and diaphragm, Shenshu (BL23) and Juliao (ST3) are indicated. For chest fullness and stiff neck, Shencang (BL44) and Xuanji (CV15) have been tested effective; for back-linked lower back pain, Baihuanxu (BL30) and Weizhong (BL40) have been experienced. For spinal rigidity, Shuidao (ST28) and Jinsuo (GV9) govern; for squinting eyes, Quanliao (SI18) and Daying (ST5) govern. For infantile malnutrition, Cruxi (GB19) is necessary for recovery; for umbilical wind, RanGu (KI2) moxibustion leads to easy awakening. Weiyang (BL38) and Tianchi (PC1): axillary swelling disperses quickly after needling; Houxi (SI3) and Huantiao (GB30): leg pain lightens immediately after needling. For nightmare restlessness, Lidui (ST45) harmonizes with Yinbai (SP1); for manic running and shouting, Shangwan (CV13) rises together with Shenmen (HT7). For palpitations and fright, Yangjiao (GB35) and JieXi (ST41) should be taken without error; for opisthotonos and weeping, Tianchong (GB47) and Dahuang (SP15) must be mastered precisely. For epilepsy, Shenzhu (GV12) and Benshen (GB13) are commanded; for fever, Shaochong (PC9) and Quchi (LI11) provide fluid. For seasonal epidemic heat, Daodao (GV10) seeks Feishu (BL13) for regulation; for frequent wind-phthisis, Shendao (GV11) returns Xinshu (BL15) for peace. For damp-heat descending, Yongquan (KI1) clears jue-cold and jue-heat. For chills and aversion to cold, Erjian (LI2) unblocks the yin qiao; for vexation and vomiting, Youmen (KI15) opens Yu Tang (CV16) brightly. Xingjian (LR2) and Yongquan (KI1) govern kidney exhaustion in xiao-ke (wasting-thirst); Yinlingquan (SP9) and Shuifen (CV9) remove edema with abdominal distension. For phthisis with corpse transmission, follow the path of Pohu (BL42) and Gānghuāng (BL43); for food poisoning and cholera, seek YinGu (KI10) and Zusanli (ST36). To treat jaundice and eliminate yellowness, harmonize Houxi (SI3) and Laogong (PC8); for fatigue and desire to lie down, go to Tongli (HT5) and Dazhong (KI4) for clarity. For continuous coughing, Feishu (BL13) must welcome Tiantu (CV22); for dark and scanty urination, Duanduan (GV26) alone drains the Taiyang channel. Needling Changqiang (GV1) at Chengshan (BL57) effectively manages fresh rectal bleeding from intestinal wind; needling Sanyinjiao (SP6) at Qihai (CV6) specifically controls chronic leukorrhea and seminal emission.

Furthermore, Huangshu (KI15) and Henggu (KI11) drain long-standing accumulation of five types of strangury; Yinxi (HT6) and Houxi (SI3) treat profuse night sweating. For spleen deficiency with undigested grain, seek Pishu (BL20) and Pangguangshu (BL28); for stomach cold with difficult digestion, Hunmen (BL47) and Weishu (BL21) are responsible. For nasal polyps, definitely take Yinjiao (GV27); for goiter, seek Fubai (GB12). Dadun (LR1) and Zhaohai (KI6) excellently eliminate cold hernia; Wuli (LI13) and Binao (LI14) treat sores. Zhiyin (BL67) and Pingyi (EX-HN1) treat painful itching; Jianyu (LI15) and Yangxi (LI5) dissipate wind wheals.

Furthermore, discussing women's menstrual irregularities, Dijji (SP8) and Xuehai (SP10) naturally exist; for women with qi deficiency and leaking blood, Jiaoxin (SP8) and Heyang (BL57) are indispensable. For leukorrhea and postpartum hemorrhage, Chongmen (SP11) and Qichong (ST30) should be examined; for delayed menstruation, Tianshu (ST25) and Shuquan (KI5) should be detailed. Jianjing (GB21) is extremely effective for mastitis; Shangqiu (SP5) is best for hemorrhoids and tumors. For rectal prolapse, seek Bairui (GV1) and Wei Cui (tail tip); for infertility, search Yinjiao (SP6) and Shiguan (KI13). Zhongwan (CV12) governs accumulated dysentery; Waixiu (GB36) collects large intestine issues. For cold malaria, Shangyang (LI1) and Taixi (KI3) are verified; for mass accumulation, Chongmen (SP11) and Xuehai (SP10) are strong.

Medicine is the life governor of humans; only those with ambition can practice it. Acupuncture is the profound depth of principle; it requires instruction from sages. First investigate the source of the disease, then attack the acupoints; achieve merit with every movement, and obtain effect with every needle. Only then can one understand the mystery within mysteries, and reach the wonder within wonders. This chapter does not exhaust all points; I briefly list its essentials.