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The acupoints of the Foot-Taiyin Lung Meridian begin with Zhongfu (LU-1). Yunmen (LU-2) is located approximately one cun below Zhongfu. Qihu (ST-15, note: text says Qi Hu but context implies ST or LI area, actually text says "Yunmen Qihu Pang Er Cun", likely referring to chest wall points, standard texts place Qihu as ST-15? No, Qihu is not a standard point name in this sequence, likely "Qihu" refers to a location or typo for another point like Qingyi or similar, but strictly translating: The point next to Yunmen two cun lateral is near Renying (LI-17) and between the two bones. Tianfu (LU-3) is sought three cun below the axilla. Taiyuan (LU-9) is at the end of the transverse crease of the wrist. Yuji (LU-10) can be felt where the dispersed vessels are located behind the first metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. Shaoshang (LU-11) is at the medial tip of the thumb. If this acupoint is needled, the disease will diminish and heal.

The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian belongs to the Large Intestine. Shangyang (LI-1) starts from the medial side of the index finger. Erjian (LI-2) is determined by taking the point anterior to the second metacarpophalangeal joint. Sanjian (LI-3) strengthens the condition by taking the point posterior to the second metacarpophalangeal joint. Hegu (LI-4) is sought in the depression between the divergent bones (radial styloid process). Quchi (LI-11) is obtained in the depression at the midpoint when the elbow is flexed. Sanli (LI-10, Hand Sanli) is a field two cun below Quchi. Zhou'liao (SI-10) is in the depression on the lateral edge of the large bone of the elbow. Wuli (SI-8) is measured three cun above the elbow. Binao (SI-10, usually SI-10 is Zhou'lia, Binao is LI-14, text seems to mix or refer to specific locations): Binao is taken one cun below [the elbow]. Jianjing (GB-21) is between the two bones at the shoulder apex. Jugu (SI-1) is inside the intersection of the clavicle and scapula. Tianding (SI-11) is needled above Quepen (LI-12). Futu (LI-18) is one cun below the curved jaw. Heliao (SI-19) is five fen lateral to Shuigou (DU-26). On both sides of the nostrils, five fen away, are the Yingxiang (LI-20) acupoints; both left and right are Yingxiang.

The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian belongs to the Stomach. Chengqi (ST-1) is sought seven fen below the eye. Sibai (ST-2) is at one cun, do not needle deeply. Juliao (ST-3) is eight fen lateral to the nostril. Dicang (ST-4) is close to four fen lateral to the corner of the mouth. Daying (ST-5) is three cun and three fen anterior to the curved jaw. Jiache (ST-6) is needled eight fen below the ear. Xiaguan (ST-7) is at the arterial pulse anterior to the ear. Touwei (ST-8) is taken one cun and five fen lateral to Benshen (GB-13). Renying (ST-9) is at the true large pulse beside the throat. Shuitu (ST-10) is under the large tendon of the neck. Going up to Qishe (ST-11), then entering Renying. Qishe is below Renying, flanking Tiantu (CV-22). Quepen (LI-12) is intimate with the depression in the collarbone. Qihu (ST-15) and Shufu (BL-17? Text says Shufu but context is Stomach meridian, likely a typo for a stomach point or referring to back shu incorrectly placed here, strictly translating: Shufu is two cun lateral). Up to six cun and four fen at the breast. Kufang (ST-16), Wuyi (ST-17), and Yingchuang (ST-18) are arranged closely. Ruzhong (ST-17) is exactly at the center of the nipple. Next, Rugen (ST-18) emerges one cun and six fen below the breast, not invading each other. The point named Jia (likely referring to a gap or specific point like Yifeng or similar, but text says "Xue Jia Youmen Yi Cun Wu") has Youmen at one cun and five fen. This point, Burong (ST-19), is calculated according to method. Below it are Chengman (ST-20) to Liangmen (ST-21). Guanmen (ST-22) and Taiyi (ST-23) start from the top. Sequentially arranged is Runimén (ST-24). Each is one cun as the main measure. Tianshu (ST-25) is lateral to the umbilicus. Wailing (ST-26) corresponds to one cun below Tianshu. Daju (ST-27) is at two cun, Shuidao (ST-28) at five cun. Guilai (ST-29) is sought at seven cun. Qichong (ST-30) is three cun lateral to Qugu (CV-2). Coming down to the center of the Qichong pulse. Biguan (ST-31) is six cun posterior to Futu (ST-32). Futu is strong three cun above Shi (likely referring to a landmark). Yinshi (ST-33) is approximately three cun above the knee. Liangqiu (ST-34) is obtained at two cun. Dubi (ST-35) is sought above the patella. Zusanli (ST-36) is sought three cun below the knee. Shanglian (ST-37) is three cun below Zusanli. Tiaokou (ST-38) is one cun below Shanglian. Xialian (ST-39) is connected one cun below Tiaokou. Fenglong (ST-40) is one cun lateral to Xialian. The upper malleolus eight cun mark is clearly recorded. Jiexi (ST-41) is one cun and half posterior to Chongyang (ST-42). Chongyang is connected two cun above Xangu (ST-43). Xangu is two cun posterior to Neiting (ST-44). Neiting is between the outer aspect of the second toe. Lidui (ST-45) is at the end of the second toe. Where the nail resembles a leek, the Stomach begins.

The Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian begins at Yinbai (SP-1) on the medial side of the big toe. Dadu (SP-2) rises from the depression behind the joint. Taibai (SP-3) is in the depression under the nuclear bone. Gongsun (SP-4) reaches one cun posterior to the joint. Shangqiu (SP-5) is an acupoint belonging to Metal of the meridian. Xuehai (SP-10) is clearly above the patella. It is two cun on the medial inner margin. Jimen (SP-11) is six cun above Xuehai. The arterial pulse between the tendons must be examined carefully. Chongmen (SP-12) is five cun below Daheng (SP-15). Fushhe (SP-13) is sought at three cun and three fen. Fujie (SP-14) is three fen below Daheng horizontally. Daheng clamps the umbilicus, not false. Fu'ai (SP-16) is one cun and half away from Riyue (LR-24). It connects directly with Shidou (SP-19). Shidou, Tianxi (SP-20), and Xiongxiang (SP-21). Zhourong (SP-22) is each one cun and six fen. Dabao (SP-21) is three cun below Yuan (likely referring to a landmark or typo, standard is under armpit). It should be remembered that it emerges from the ninth intercostal space.

The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian has its starting place. Yongquan (KI-1) is taken with the foot flexed and toes curled. RanGu (KI-2) is under the large bone anterior to the ankle. TaiXi (KI-3, text says "Tai Fu" which is likely a typo for Tai Xi given the location "behind ankle") is behind the ankle on the heel. DaZhong (KI-4) is sought five fen below [Tai Xi]. Zhao Hai (KI-6) is born from the Yin Qiao vessel below the ankle. Fu Liu (KI-7) is named two cun above the ankle. Jiao Xin (KI-8) is taken between the tendons and bones anterior to Fu Liu. It is also said to be two cun above the ankle moving along. Zhu Bin (KI-9) is at the six cun division. Yin Gu (KI-10) attaches to the bone inside the knee. Heng Gu (KI-11) has a depression like an inverted moon. Da He (KI-12), Qi Xue (KI-13), and Si Man (KI-14) occupy their places. Zhong Zhu (KI-15) and Huang Shu (KI-16) clamp the umbilicus correctly. These six acupoints are counted as one number over five cun. Shang Qu (KI-17), Shi Guan (KI-18), and Shang Yin Du (KI-19) are listed. Tong Gu (KI-20) and You Men (KI-21) are one cun apart. You Men is half a cun clamping Ju Que (CV-14). Bu Lang (KI-22), Shen Feng (KI-23), pass through Ling Xu (KI-24). Shen Cang (KI-25), Huo Zhong (KI-26) to Shu Fu (BL-17, text error for KI point, likely referring to the sequence ending or mixing meridians, strictly translating: Shu Fu). Each is one cun and six fen without error. To know where Shu Fu is located: it is two cun lateral to Xuanji (CV-15).

Where is the Jueyin Pericardium Meridian obtained? Tian Chi (PC-1) is sought one cun posterior to the nipple. Tian Quan (PC-2) is sought two cun below the axilla. Qu Ze (PC-3) seeks the arterial pulse in the inner crease. Xi Men (PC-4) passes five cun from the wrist. Wa Guan (TE-5) is on the third jiao name finger. Ye Men (TE-2) is named between the small and fourth fingers. Zhong Zhu (TE-3) is posterior to the proximal phalanx of the fourth finger. Yang Chi (TE-4) exists in the depression above the wrist surface. Wa Guan (TE-5) connects two cun above the wrist. Si Du (TE-9) is outside the bone and joins the Three Yang. Tian Jing (TE-10) is on the side one cun above the elbow. Qing Leng Yuan (TE-11) is two cun above the elbow. Xiao Luo (TE-12) is sought in the division of the arm exterior to the elbow. Nao Hui (TE-13) is in the middle three cun of the shoulder head. Jian Liao (TE-14) communicates above the shoulder blade. Tian Liao (TE-15) is at the edge of the rib bone above the basin. Tian You (TE-16) is beside the neck and Tian Rong (SI-17). Yi Feng (TE-21) is in the bone depression behind the ear. Zhi Mai (TE-22) meets in the chicken-foot shape behind the ear. Lu Xi (TE-23) is the blue vein behind the ear. Jiao Sun (TE-20) opens with empty space in its helix. Si Zhu Kong (TE-23) is seen in the depression behind the eyebrow. He Liao (TE-22) is the same as the hair angle anterior to the ear. Er Men (TE-21) is at the ear pearl corresponding to the ear notch. It is clearly stated that this acupoint is forbidden for moxibustion.

The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian starts externally. Ting Hui (GB-2) is sought in the depression anterior to the ear. Shang Guan (GB-3) is an open space anterior to the ear. Xuan Li (GB-4) is palpated below the lower edge of Xuan Lu. Xuan Lu (GB-5) is exactly at the end of the curved horn. Qu Bin (GB-7) is one cun on each side. Yang Bai (GB-14) is recorded one cun above the eyebrow. Lin Qi (GB-15) has an acupoint facing both eyes. It enters the hairline five fen deep. Mu Chuang (GB-16) and Zheng Ying (GB-17) are each one cun. Cheng Ling (GB-19) records one cun and five fen after Ying. Tian Chong (GB-18) resides two cun above the ear. Fu Bai matches one cun at the hairline. Qiao Yin (GB-11) has an acupoint with movement under the occiput. Wan Gu (GB-12) communicates four fen behind the ear. Nao Kong (GB-13) clamps the Yu Zhen bone centrally. Feng Chi (GB-20) is in the depression at the posterior hairline. Jian Jing (GB-21) is one cun and half anterior to the large bone. Yuan Ye (GB-22) is pressed three cun below the axilla. Zhe Jin (GB-24) is one cun anterior and flat. Qi Men (LR-14) is at the second end of the rib. Ri Yue (GB-25) breaks five fen below Qi Men. Jing Men (GB-25) is viewed at the waist between the floating ribs. Dai Mai (GB-26) is one cun and eight fen from the costal margin. Wu Shu (GB-27) is between three cun below Dai Mai. Wei Dao (GB-28) is obtained at five cun and three fen. Ju Liao (GB-29) is sought at eight cun and three fen. Huan Tiao (GB-30) is discussed as the hollow of the hip pivot. Zhong Du (GB-31) is searched five cun above the knee. Yang Guan (GB-33) is three cun above Yang Ling Quan. Yang Ling Quan (GB-34) is sought one cun below the knee. Yang Jiao (GB-35) is needled seven cun above the external malleolus. Wai Qiu (GB-36) is sought seven cun above the malleolus. Guang Ming (GB-37) removes five cun above the malleolus. Yang Fu (GB-38) gathers four cun above the malleolar prominence. Xuan Zhong (GB-39) is immediately Jue Gu at three cun. Qiu Xu (GB-40) emerges from the depression anterior to the malleolus. Lin Qi (GB-41) is half a cun posterior clamping [the bone]. Di Wu Hui (GB-42) is sought at one cun. Jia Xi (GB-41) is between the divergent bones of the small and fourth toes. Qiao Yin (GB-44) is at the end of the fourth toe of the foot.

Da Dun (LR-1) of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian looks at the hair gathering on the big toe. Xing Jian (LR-2) is at the tip of the seam where the arterial pulse is. Posterior to the joint, a collateral spans to Wu Hui. The pulse of Tai Chong (LR-3) can bear witness. Zhong Feng (LR-4) is exactly anterior to the internal malleolus. Xi Guan is two cun below Du Bi (ST-35). Qu Quan (LR-8) meets between two tendons at the crease head. Yin Bao (LR-9) is four cun above the patella. The medial tendon margin seeks its proper position. Wu Li (LR-10) is one cun and half inside Qi Chong. Straight down three cun towards the Yin thigh. Yin Lian (LR-11) is at the crease of the groin. Zhang Men (LR-13) is measured two cun above the umbilicus. Horizontally take eight cun looking at both sides. Qi Men (LR-14) is one cun lateral to the nipple. Straight down two cun details the second rib. This is the home of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian.

Du Mai (Governing Vessel) Yin Jiao is on the upper lip. Dui Duan is exactly in the center of the lip. Shui Gou (DU-26) is sought in the groove below the nose. Su Yi should be detailed towards the nasal tip. The head shape is high in the north and low in the south. First measure the anterior and posterior hairlines. Divide into one chi and two cun. Shen Ting (DU-24) is at five fen above the hairline. Shang Xing (DU-23) is five fen above Shen Ting. Xin Hui is slightly more than one cun above Shang Xing. Up to the anterior vertex is one cun and half. One cun and half is Bai Hui (DU-20) in the center of the crown. Hou Ding (DU-19), Qiang Jian (DU-18), and Nao Hu (DU-17) are three. They are separated by one cun and five each. Ya Men (DU-15) is fixed five fen behind the hairline. Feng Fu (DU-16) is five fen above Ya Men. Above is Da Zhui (DU-14), below is the tail coccyx. Divided into twenty-one vertebrae. Since ancient times there has been a folding measurement method. Ling Shu is clear and cannot be deceived. Nine cun and eight fen divided by seven. Two times seven nodes are deduced thus. Da Zhui is above the first node. Tao Dao (DU-13) is known below the second node. Shen Zhu (DU-12) is below the third node. Shen Dao (DU-11) is fifth, no need to doubt. Ling Tai (DU-10) is sixth, Zhi Yang (DU-9) is seventh. Jin Suo (DU-8) is thought below the ninth node. Ji Zhong (DU-9? Text says Ji Zhong, Xuan Shu, Ming Men), Xuan Shu, and Ming Men (DU-4) are at eleventh, thirteenth, and fourteenth nodes. Yang Guan (DU-3) guards the sixteenth node. Yao Shu (DU-3) is peeked at below the twenty-first. Chang Qiang (DU-1) is taken lying prone below. Needling this acupoint heals the root of hemorrhoids.

Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) Hui Yin is between the two yins. Qu Gu (CV-2) is installed at the pubic hairline below the umbilicus. Zhong Ji (CV-3) is taken four cun below the umbilicus. Guan Yuan (CV-4) is three cun, Shi Men (CV-5) is two cun. Qi Hai (CV-6) is one cun and half below the umbilicus. Ju Que (CV-14) and Shang Wan (CV-13) are one cun and half above. Jiu Wei (CV-15) is pressed five fen at the xiphoid process. Zhong Ting (CV-17) and Dan Zhong (CV-17) are one cun and six fen. Dan Zhong is seen between the two breasts. Yu Tang (CV-19), Zi Gong (CV-20), and Hua Gai (CV-21). They are calculated as one cun and six fen apart. Hua Gai and Xuan Ji are one cun apart. Xuan Ji is one cun below Tiantu. Tian Tu (CV-22) is taken in the hollow below the sternum. Lian Quan (CV-23) is beside the sharp bone under the chin. Cheng Jiang (CV-24) is below the lip ridge anterior to the chin. The department of Ren Mai should be examined in detail.

The above is the Song of Acupoints on the Fourteen Meridians. Originally used the Copper Man Acupoint Compilation pages. Now based on the Elaboration on the Fourteen Meridians. Those that are too numerous have been removed. Such as Du Shu, Feng Shi, Yang Shi, etc.