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Baihui (DU20) is located at the center of the vertex, at the midpoint between the apexes of both ears. The acupoint is taken at the center of the vertex, needling along the scalp for 0.2 cun.

Fengchi (GB20) is located behind the ear, in the depression below the hairline. The needle is inserted horizontally, penetrating from the right side to the left, or obliquely from the left side to the right.

Dicang (ST4) is located beside the corner of the mouth. Needle into the crease of the lip; insert 0.2 cun. Moxibustion with moxa cones can be added.

Renzhong (GV26), also known as Shuigou, is located below the nose. The depth is 0.5 cun. When the patient holds water in their mouth, if a bead-like droplet appears, it indicates accurate positioning within the 0.5 cun depth.

Jingming (BL1) is located slightly above the inner canthus of the eye. Measure half a fen (approx. 0.05 cun). It is suitable for night blindness (Que Mu) and chronic cold tearing. Retain the needle and apply skillful manipulation techniques.

Chengjiang (CV24) is located in the depression below the lower lip. Identify the point clearly. Insert 0.5 cun into the center of the depression. The technique is generally the same as other points.

Jiache (ST6) is located below the cheekbone, in the depression of the mandible. Needle along the skin downwards, penetrating straight to the edge of Dicang (ST4).

Fengfu (GV16) is located one cun above the posterior hairline at the back of the head. Superficial insertion of 0.1 cun is sufficient; deep insertion is contraindicated to avoid injury.

Yingxiang (LI20) is located on the lateral side of the nose, hidden in the soft bone at 0.5 cun. Horizontal insertion of 0.1 cun is sufficient; moxibustion is contraindicated here.

Yifeng (TE17) is located behind the earlobe; open the mouth to locate the point. Apply tonification or sedation methods according to deficiency or excess conditions. Measure and insert 1.5 cun.

Shenting (GV24) is located on the forehead, five fen above the anterior hairline. Measure accurately; insert 0.5 cun to reach the point.

Taiyang (EX-HN5) is located behind the eyebrow tip, beside the purple vein. Prick with a three-edged needle to bleed; eye pain will be cured immediately.

Tinghui (GB2) is located in front of the tragus, in the depression below the jaw joint. Locate where the arterial pulse is felt; insert 0.7 cun without deviation.

Danzhong (CV17) is located between the two nipples. In the supine position, it is in the center of the sternum. Only moxibustion is suitable for this point; needling is contraindicated and requires careful measurement.

Cuanzhu (BL2) is located between the two eyebrows. Needle along the skin outwards, penetrating 1.5 cun to Yuyao (EX-HN4); eye swelling will be cured immediately.

Jiegu (GB39), also known as Xuanzhong, is located three cun above the lateral malleolus. Take the point squarely. Insert the needle horizontally 1.5 cun, penetrating straight upwards towards Yinjiao (CV7).

Qugu (CV2) is located above Henggu (KI12), in the middle of the pubic hairline. Insert 1.5 cun for acupuncture and moxibustion; the techniques interact internally.

Lvxì (KI3), also known as Taixi, is located behind the medial malleolus, seeking the arterial pulse above the calcaneus. Measure and insert 1 cun; needle horizontally to penetrate Kunlun (BL60).

Fengshi (GB31) is located on the lateral aspect of the knee, beside the tendon. With the arm hanging down, the tip of the middle finger indicates the point. Insert 1 cun.

Xuehai (SP10) is located on the medial aspect of the knee, at the boundary between muscle and skin, above the patella. With the arm hanging down, it is in front of the middle finger. Insert the needle horizontally 3 cun.

Gaohuang (BL43) is located on both sides of the fourth thoracic vertebra, slightly downward, each 3 cun lateral. Apply abundant moxibustion; needling and bloodletting are contraindicated.

Bailao (EX-B1) is located above the spinous process of Dazhui (GV14). Insert 0.3 cun. It treats disorders of the five viscera and seven organs; add fire therapy to moxibustion.

Zhiyang (GV9) is located at the seventh thoracic vertebra, holding the top of the spinous process. Insert 0.3 cun; assist with moxibustion fire.

Feishu (BL13) ends at the third thoracic vertebra, corresponding 0.5 cun laterally. Insert 0.1 cun along the skin; use 0.5 cun for needling.

Pishu (BL20) is at the eleventh thoracic vertebra, opening 0.5 cun on both sides. Needle along the skin outwards, inserting 1.5 cun in segments.

Baihuan Shu (BL30) is at the twenty-first thoracic vertebra, opening 0.5 cun each. Use 1.5 cun for needling; moxibustion is appropriate.

Shenshu (BL23) is at the fourteenth thoracic vertebra, opening 1.5 cun each. Needle along the skin outwards; adjust the 1.5 cun depth according to the condition.

Mingmen (GV4) is at the fourteenth thoracic vertebra, aligned with the intervertebral space. In the prone position, this is the palace of essence; understand the要领 of inserting 0.3 cun.

Xinshu (BL15) is at the fifth thoracic vertebra, moving to both sides below the spinous process. Open 1.5 cun each; align with 1.5 cun along the skin.

Pishu (BL20) is at the eleventh thoracic vertebra, accompanying both sides below the bone. Open 1.5 cun each; return 1.5 cun outwards.

Zhongwan (CV12) is taken four cun above the umbilicus. Point and needle; add five to seven moxa cones. Insert 1.5 cun and withdraw sequentially.

Rugen (ST18) is one cun six fen above the nipples. Needle along the skin backwards; connect with 1.5 cun technique.

Qihai (CV6) is below the umbilicus; the point at one cun is true. Deeply take 2.5 cun; needle first, then moxibustate later.

Zhongji (CV3) is four cun below the umbilicus. Insert 1.5 cun; add five to seven moxa cones; it has divine power in treating conditions.

Dantian (CV4) is appropriately taken three cun below the umbilicus. Penetrate straight 2.5 cun; moxibustion yields recovery.

Shangwan (CV13) is taken five cun above the umbilicus. Needle to a depth of one cun; the technique follows the ancients.

Guanyuan (CV4) is pointed below the umbilicus; three cun is the root. Deep needle three cun is permissible; natural fire from moxibustion aids.

Ganshu (BL18) is at the ninth thoracic vertebra, opening 1.5 cun each. Take along the skin outwards; again take 1.5 cun for needling.

Jianjing (GB21) is at the shoulder end. Press the three fingers at the shoulder end. Direct needle 2.5 cun; burning moxibustion brings peace.

Xuanji (CV15) is one cun below Tiantu (CV22); distinguish clearly. Extend the head to confirm the landmark; take 0.5 cun for needling.

Qimen (LR14) is at the fish belly area. Above, beyond the tendon opening belongs to the liver channel. The pulse in the thigh responds; acupuncture and moxibustion are contraindicated for rapid effect (note: text implies caution/contraindication).

Guilai (ST29) is three cun below the umbilicus, opening three cun laterally. Take two cun downwards; insert half a cun.

Xiguan (ST33), also known as Dubi, is in the depression two cun below the knee cap. Moxibustion of five to seven cones is possible; measure and insert one cun deep.