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Jueyin headache, with the face appearing swollen, and irritability upon rising; treat by selecting points from Foot-Yangming (Stomach) and Foot-Taiyin (Spleen). Jueyin headache with pulsating head pain, sadness, and propensity to weep; observe the pulsating arteries in the head. If they are excessively full,刺 (prick) to exhaust the blood, then regulate Foot-Jueyin (Liver). Jueyin headache with a persistent heavy sensation and pain in the head; drain the five rows of points on the head (five points per row), first select Hand-Shaoyin (Heart) points, then Foot-Shaoyin (Kidney) points. Jueyin headache with forgetfulness and inability to locate tenderness by palpation; select the pulsating arteries on the left and right sides of the head and face, then select Foot-Taiyin (Spleen) points. Jueyin headache starting with pain in the head and neck, with corresponding pain in the lower back and spine; first select Tianzhu (BL10), then select Foot-Taiyang (Bladder) points. Jueyin headache with severe pain, where the vessels around the ears are surging with heat (or distinct arterial pulsation); drain the blood, then select Foot-Shaoyang (Gallbladder) points. True headache (Zhen Toutong): severe headache with pain penetrating the brain, cold hands and feet extending to the joints; this is a fatal condition and cannot be treated. For headaches that cannot be treated via standard Shu points due to trauma (blows or falls) causing internal stasis of evil blood: if muscle pain persists, local needling is permissible, but distant points should not be selected. For headaches unsuitable for needling due to severe Bi syndrome (painful obstruction): daily attacks may be slightly alleviated but not cured. For half-head cold pain: first select Hand-Shaoyang (Sanjiao) and Hand-Yangming (Large Intestine) points, then Foot-Shaoyang (Gallbladder) and Foot-Yangming (Stomach) points.

The Yellow Emperor asked: "How do the Five Zang organs cause Wei syndrome?" Qibo replied: "The Lung governs the skin and hair of the body; the Heart governs the blood vessels; the Liver governs the sinews and fascia; the Spleen governs the muscles; the Kidney governs the bone marrow. Therefore, if Lung heat causes the leaves to scorch and dry, the skin and hair become weak, thin, and adherent to the bones, leading to Wei Bi (flaccidity syndrome of the limbs); if Heart Qi is hot, the lower vessels reverse and ascend, causing deficiency in the lower vessels, leading to Mai Wei (vessel flaccidity), where the joint pivot breaks, the shins hang limp, and one cannot stand; if Liver Qi is hot, bile leaks causing bitter taste, the fascia dries, leading to tendon contraction and spasms, developing into Jin Wei (sinew flaccidity); if Spleen Qi is hot, the stomach becomes dry and thirsty, muscles become insensible, developing into Rou Wei (muscle flaccidity); if Kidney Qi is hot, the waist and spine cannot move, bones become withered and marrow decreases, developing into Gu Wei (bone flaccidity). The Yellow Emperor asked: "How are these conditions acquired?" Qibo said: "The Lung is the chief of the Zang organs and the cover of the Heart. Loss or unfulfilled desires cause Lung Ming (lung resonance/whistling sound), which leads to Lung heat and scorched leaves. Thus, it is said that Wei Bi arises from Lung heat affecting the Five Zang organs." Excessive grief severs the Bao Luo (pericardium collaterals); when severed, Yang Qi moves internally, causing bleeding from the heart region and frequent hematuria. Thus, the Ben Bing chapter states that emptiness of the large meridians leads to Ji Bi (muscle painful obstruction), which transmits to Mai Wei. Endless thinking and unfulfilled wishes, with mind wandering externally and excessive sexual activity, cause the Zong Jin (major sinews) to relax and sag, leading to Jin Wei and Bai Yin (seminal emission or leukorrhea). Thus, the Xia Jing states: 'Jin Wei originates from the Liver due to sexual indulgence.' Gradual exposure to dampness, working with water, or living in humid environments causes muscles to become sodden and ulcerated, leading to numbness and Bi, developing into Rou Wei. Thus, the Xia Jing states: 'Rou Wei is caused by dwelling in damp places.' Long journeys and fatigue, encountering extreme heat and thirst, cause Yang Qi to attack internally; this heat lodges in the Kidney. As the Kidney is the Water organ, if Water fails to overcome Fire, bones become withered and marrow deficient, so the feet cannot support the body, developing into Gu Wei. Thus, the Xia Jing states: 'Gu Wei originates from extreme heat.' The Yellow Emperor asked: "How can they be distinguished?" Qibo said: "Lung heat presents with white complexion and damaged hair; Heart heat with red complexion and overflowing collateral vessels; Liver heat with dark-green complexion and withered nails; Spleen heat with yellow complexion and twitching muscles; Kidney heat with black complexion and dry teeth." The Yellow Emperor said: "Your explanation is sufficient. Why does medical theory state that treating Wei syndrome requires focusing solely on the Yangming meridian?" Qibo said: "Yangming is the sea of the Five Zang and Six Fu organs, primarily nourishing the Zong Jin. The Zong Jin binds the bones and facilitates joint movement. Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is the sea of the Twelve Primary Meridians, primarily infiltrating the Xi Gu (valleys between muscles), and merges with Yangming at the Zong Jin. Yin and Yang converge at the Zong Jin, meeting at Qichong (ST30), with Yangming as their leader. All are connected to the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel) and linked to the Du Mai (Governor Vessel). Therefore, if Yangming is deficient, the Zong Jin sags, the Dai Mai fails to draw, and the legs become flaccid and unusable. Treatment involves tonifying the Ying (Spring) points and unblocking the Shu (Stream) points of each meridian, regulating deficiency and excess, harmonizing reversal and smooth flow, and treating the sinews, vessels, bones, and flesh according to the months when they are most receptive. Then the disease will resolve." The Yellow Emperor said: "Excellent!"