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The reducing method for the Lung meridian takes Chize (LU-5), and the reinforcing method takes Taiyuan (LU-9). For the Large Intestine meridian, the reducing method takes Erjian (LI-2), and the reinforcing method takes Quchi (LI-11). For the Stomach meridian, the reducing method takes Lidui (ST-45), and the reinforcing method takes Jiexi (ST-41). For the Spleen meridian, the reinforcing method is associated with Shangqiu (SP-5) and Dadu (SP-2). For the Heart meridian, one first reduces Shenmen (HT-7) and then reinforces Shaochong (HT-9). For the Gallbladder meridian, the reducing method takes Yangfu (GB-38), and the reinforcing method takes Xiaxi (GB-43). For the Liver meridian, the reducing method takes Xingjian (LR-2), and the reinforcing method takes Ququan (LR-8). (The upper acupoints listed are all used with needle-reducing techniques, and the lower acupoints are all used with needle-reinforcing techniques.)

The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine meridian corresponds to the Foot-Taiyang Bladder meridian; the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine meridian corresponds to the Foot-Yangming Stomach meridian; the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao meridian pairs with the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder meridian; the Hand-Taiyin Lung meridian pairs with the Foot-Taiyin Spleen meridian; the Hand-Shaoyin Heart meridian pairs with the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney meridian; and the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium meridian pairs with the Foot-Jueyin Liver meridian. (All above refer to hand meridians corresponding to their paired foot meridians.)

(The horizontal pathways are the Luo-connecting vessels.)
The Luo-point of the Small Intestine meridian is Zhizheng (SI-7); that of the Bladder meridian is Feiyang (BL-58); that of the Large Intestine meridian is Pianli (LI-6); the Luo-point of the Stomach meridian is Fenglong (ST-40); that of the Sanjiao meridian is Waiguan (TE-5); that of the Gallbladder meridian is Guangming (GB-37); that of the Lung meridian is Lieque (LU-7); Pingyi (referring to Jiuwei CV-15 or a specific connection) connects through; the Spleen meridian also has a major Luo-vessel, named Dabao (SP-21), which is the termination of the Spleen's major Luo.
When the fifteen Luo-points are in excess conditions, they manifest visibly; when deficient, they sink inward. If they cannot be found, seek them in the upper and lower corresponding areas.
The fifteen Luo-vessels are the divergent collaterals of the twelve regular meridians, communicating with each other. The major Luo-vessel of the Spleen governs all yin and yang Luo-vessels and irrigates the Zang-fu organs.

Mencius said: "For a disease lasting seven years, seek three-year-old mugwort." Danbo Yuanjian stated: "Mugwort is extremely hot in nature; when moxibusted, its qi ascends; when taken as medicine, its qi descends." *Qianjin Fang* says: "If you wish to be safe and sound, keep Zusanli (ST-36) constantly moistened [with blisters]; this is especially suitable for those with wind pathogens."
*Benscao Gangmu* states: "Mugwort tastes bitter and is slightly warm in nature, belonging to yang within yin, non-toxic, and mainly indicated for moxibustion treatment of various diseases. It should be harvested on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month and dried. Aged mugwort is superior. It should be pounded in a mortar until fine, dust removed, and then roasted to be very dry before use; if moist, it is ineffective. Wild mugwort from fields can be used, but Qi mugwort is even better."

Excess qi requires reducing methods; deficient qi requires reinforcing methods. Where acupuncture cannot achieve the desired effect, moxibustion is employed. Acupuncture is swift but less stable than moxibustion; moxibustion is stable but less swift than acupuncture.
For reducing methods, blow rapidly on the fire to open the acupoint pores. Furthermore, moxa sores must erupt to thoroughly eliminate the disease, like grasping something firmly.
Use five copper coins, each hollowed out by three fen in thickness, rotating them during application. Place moxa cones the size of a nut on top. Remove only when pain becomes urgent. Sweat appearing on the skin indicates that qi circulation has been achieved. For infants aged over seven days up to one year, moxa cones should be the size of a sparrow's droppings. *Duanju* states: "For burning lesions on the abdomen and back, only remove wind pathogens from the limbs; large moxa cones are not suitable." Wang Jiezhai said: "Moxa cones on the face must be small; those on the hands and feet may be coarser."