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Gongsun (B40) connects with the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), treating diseases of the Stomach, Heart, and Chest. Neiguan (PC6) connects with the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel), its therapeutic scope generally aligns with that of Gongsun. Zulinqi (GB41) belongs to the Gallbladder Meridian and additionally links with the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel). Waiguan (TE5) connects with the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), meeting at the outer canthus of the eye. Houxi (SI3) connects with the Du Mai (Governor Vessel), internally linking to the neck. Shenmai (BL62) connects with the Qiao Mai (Heel Vessels), also intercommunicating. Lieque (LU7) connects with the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), traversing the Lung system. Zhaohai (KI6) connects with the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Vessel), treating diseases of the Diaphragm and Throat.

There are fifteen Luo-Connecting Points in the human body. I will now enumerate them one by one from the beginning. The Luo-Connecting Point of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian is Lieque (LU7). The Luo-Connecting Point of the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian is Tongli (HT5). The Luo-Connecting Point of the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian is Neiguan (PC6). The Luo-Connecting Point of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian is Guangming (GB37). The Luo-Connecting Point of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian is Gongsun (SP4). The Luo-Connecting Point of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian is named Dazhong (KI4). The Luo-Connecting Point of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian is Ligou (LR5). The Luo-Connecting Point of the Du Mai (Governor Vessel) is Changqiang (GV1). The Luo-Connecting Point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) is Wei Yi (CV15, also known as Jiutui). The Large Luo-Connecting Point of the Spleen is Dabao (SP21). You must memorize these fifteen Luo-Connecting Points.

The Qi and Blood flow into the Lung Meridian at Yin hour, the Large Intestine Meridian at Mao hour, the Stomach Meridian at Chen hour, the Spleen Meridian at Si hour, the Heart Meridian at Wu hour, the Small Intestine Meridian at Wei hour, the Bladder Meridian at Shen hour, the Kidney Meridian at You hour, the Pericardium Meridian at Xu hour, the Sanjiao (Triple Burner) Meridian at Hai hour, the Gallbladder Meridian at Zi hour, and the Liver Meridian at Chou hour.

Jia (Gallbladder) originates at Qiuxu (GB40); Yi (Liver) originates at Taichong (LR3). Bing (Small Intestine) returns to Wanggu (SI4) as the Yuan-Source point. Ding (Heart) originates at Shenmen (HT7)... Wu (Stomach) originates at Chongyang (ST42), where Yang Qi can circulate. Ji (Spleen) originates at Taibai (SP3); Geng (Large Intestine) combines at Hegu (LI4).

Zhongwan (CV12) is the Hui-Fusion Point of the Fu organs; Zhangmen (LR13) is the Hui-Fusion Point of the Zang organs. Yanglingquan (GB34) is the Hui-Fusion Point of the Tendons; Jiegu (GB39) is the Hui-Fusion Point of the Marrow. Dazhu (BL11) is the Hui-Fusion Point of the Bones; Danzhong (CV17) is the Hui-Fusion Point of Qi. Geshu (BL17) is the Hui-Fusion Point of Blood; Taiyuan (LU9) is the Hui-Fusion Point of the Mai vessels.

Qimen (LR14) is the Mu-Alarming Point of the Liver; Zhangmen (LR13) is the Mu-Alarming Point of the Spleen. Jingmen (GB25) is the Mu-Alarming Point of the Kidney; Juque (CV14) is the Mu-Alarming Point of the Heart. Tianshu (ST25) and Guanyuan (CV4) correspond to the Large and Small Intestines respectively. Riyue (GB24) should be remembered as the Mu-Alarming Point of the Gallbladder.

(Ma Danyang's Song of the Twelve Heavenly Stars Acupoints)
Zusanli (ST36) and Neiting (ST44); Quchi (LI11) and Hegu (LI4) to intercept pathogenic factors. Weizhong (BL40) paired with Chengshan (BL57); Taichong (LR3) paired with Kunlun (BL60). Huantiao (GB30) and Yanglingquan (GB34); Tongli (HT5) and Lieque (LU7). Applying the Dan (Support) and Cai (Pinch) methods thoroughly brings miraculous cures, effective like hot water pouring over snow. Students must carefully investigate; the divine efficacy is inexhaustible.

Zusanli (ST36) is located three cun below the knee, between the two tendons. It can unblock heart and abdominal fullness, and effectively treats Cold in the Stomach. For intestinal borborygmus and diarrhea, swelling and soreness in the lower legs and knees, emaciation due to Cold Damage, Qi distension, and various miscellaneous diseases: after the age of thirty, needling this point restores vision.

Neiting (ST44) is on the lateral side of the second toe, belonging to the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. It treats cold limbs, aversion to noise, urticaria, sore throat, frequent yawning, and toothache. For Qi deficiency causing inability to eat, needling brings alertness.

Quchi (LI11) is taken with the arm bent, seeking the edge of the elbow bone. It treats elbow pain, hemiplegia with inability to grasp the hand, inability to draw a bow, flaccid tendons unable to comb hair, severe pharyngitis, persistent fever, and generalized skin sores/leprosy; needling provides immediate relief.

Hegu (LI4) is in the tiger's mouth, between the divergence of the first and second metacarpal bones. It treats bone pain, facial swelling, malaria with alternating chills and fever, dental caries, epistaxis, and trismus. Needling five fen deep brings immediate comfort.

Weizhong (BL40) is in the center of the popliteal crease vein. It treats lumbar pain preventing rising, heaviness pulling on the spine, soreness with stiff tendons, irregular wind-bi, and difficulty extending/flexing the knees; needling brings health.

Chengshan (BL57), named "Fish Belly," is between the muscles of the calf. It treats lumbar pain, hemorrhoids with difficult defecation, leg qi (podagra) with knee swelling, restlessness with shivering pain, cholera with muscle spasms; needling brings immediate relief.

Taichong (LR3) is two cun posterior to the junction of the big toe. Pulse movement here indicates life or death prognosis; it treats convulsive epilepsy, sore throat, abdominal/cardiac distension, immobility of both feet, seven types of hernia with unilateral swelling, cloudy vision, and lumbar pain; the needle has divine efficacy.

Kunlun (BL60) is found above the calcaneus at the lateral malleolus. It treats muscle spasms, lumbosacral pain, sudden asthma with chest fullness, inability to walk, and groaning upon movement. For stability, needling this point is required.

Huantiao (GB30) is at the hip joint; take the patient lying on their side with the leg flexed. It treats severe lumbar stiffness preventing looking back, cold wind and damp-bi, pain connecting the thigh and hip, and heavy sighing upon turning. After needling, pain is eliminated instantly.

Yanglingquan (GB34) is located one cun lateral to the lower knee. It treats heavy and numb knees, cold bi and hemiplegia, inability to lift the foot, and a stooped posture like an old man. Needling six fen stops; the medical merit is profound.

Tongli (HT5) is one cun five fen posterior to the wrist bone... [Text fragment] ... divine efficacy is manifest.

Lieque (LU7) is on the radial side of the wrist, found by crossing the index fingers of both hands. It treats migraines, generalized wind-bi and numbness, frequent salivation, and trismus. If one understands tonification and sedation techniques, the effect is swift as grasping.

These twelve acupoints were considered by Xue to be transmitted by Bian Que. However, Sima Qian's biography of Bian Que does not mention any acupuncture texts passed down by him. Thus, Xue's attribution is likely erroneous.