起于会阴穴终于承浆穴
承浆在颐前唇棱下宛宛中针(三分得气即泻)灸(七壮至七七壮)
膻中在两乳间陷中量乳间正中仰卧取之针(禁)灸(七壮至七七壮)
鸠尾在臆前蔽骨下五分陷中人无蔽骨者从岐骨下行一寸至脐共九寸用针(三分)
巨阙心募在鸠尾下一寸针(六分留七呼得气即泻)灸(七壮至七七壮)
中脘胃募在脐上四寸足阳明经所过针(八分留七呼泻五吸速出针)灸(三七壮至百壮)
水分在脐上一寸治水肿灸良针(八分留三呼泻五吸)灸(七壮至百壮)
神阙一名气合当脐中是针(禁)灸(百壮)
阴交在脐下一寸治女子月事不调针(八分得气即泻)灸(百壮)
气海在脐下一寸五分男子生气之海也针(八分得气即泻后补)灸(百壮)
石门三焦募一名丹田在脐下二寸针(禁针妇人则终身绝子)灸(七壮至百壮)
关元小肠募在脐下三寸针(八分留三呼泻五吸)灸(百壮至三百壮)
中极膀胱募一名玉泉在关元下一寸妇人龈绪四度针即有子针(八分留十呼即泻)灸(百壮
至三百壮)
曲骨在横骨上毛际陷中动脉应手针(二分)灸(七壮至七七壮)
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不溢常如此焉故名
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Originating at Huiyin (CV1), ending at Chengjiang (CV24).
Chengjiang (CV24) is located in the depression anterior to the chin, below the lower lip ridge. Acupuncture depth: 0.3 cun; upon arrival of deqi, apply reducing method immediately. Moxibustion: 7 to 49 moxa cones.
Danzhong (CV17) is located in the depression between the two nipples. Measure along the midline between the breasts with the patient in a supine position. This point is contraindicated for acupuncture; Moxibustion: 7 to 49 moxa cones.
Jiuwei (CV15) is located in the depression 0.5 cun below the xiphoid process. If the xiphoid process is not distinct, measure from the end of the sternum downward 1 cun to the umbilicus, totaling 9 cun. Acupuncture depth: 0.3 cun.
Juque (CV14) is the Front-Mu point of the Heart, located 1 cun below Jiuwei (CV15). Acupuncture depth: 0.6 cun; retain needles for seven breaths; upon arrival of deqi, apply reducing method immediately. Moxibustion: 7 to 49 moxa cones.
Zhongwan (CV12) is the Front-Mu point of the Stomach, located 4 cun above the umbilicus, traversed by the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. Acupuncture depth: 0.8 cun; retain needles for seven breaths; during five inhalations, apply reducing method and withdraw needles quickly. Moxibustion: 21 to 100 moxa cones.
Shuifen (CV9) is located 1 cun above the umbilicus; it treats edema, and moxibustion yields good results. Acupuncture depth: 0.8 cun; retain needles for three breaths; during five inhalations, apply reducing method. Moxibustion: 7 to 100 moxa cones.
Shenque (CV8), also known as Qihe, is located exactly at the center of the umbilicus. This point is contraindicated for acupuncture; Moxibustion: 100 moxa cones.
Yinjiao (CV7) is located 1 cun below the umbilicus; it treats irregular menstruation in women. Acupuncture depth: 0.8 cun; upon arrival of deqi, apply reducing method immediately. Moxibustion: 100 moxa cones.
Qihai (CV6) is located 1.5 cun below the umbilicus; it is the sea of vital qi in men. Acupuncture depth: 0.8 cun; upon arrival of deqi, apply reducing method immediately, followed by tonifying method. Moxibustion: 100 moxa cones.
Shimen (CV5) is the Front-Mu point of the Sanjiao (Triple Burner), also known as Dantian, located 2 cun below the umbilicus. This point is contraindicated for acupuncture; if needled in women, it may cause lifelong sterility. Moxibustion: 7 to 100 moxa cones.
Guanyuan (CV4) is the Front-Mu point of the Small Intestine, located 3 cun below the umbilicus. Acupuncture depth: 0.8 cun; retain needles for three breaths; during five inhalations, apply reducing method. Moxibustion: 100 to 300 moxa cones.
Zhongji (CV3) is the Front-Mu point of the Bladder, also known as Yuquan, located 1 cun below Guanyuan (CV4). For women suffering from leukorrhea or related conditions, pregnancy may be achieved after four treatments. Acupuncture depth: 0.8 cun; retain needles for ten breaths, then apply reducing method immediately. Moxibustion: 100 to 300 moxa cones.
Qugu (CV2) is located in the depression above the pubic bone, at the hairline, where arterial pulsation can be felt. Acupuncture depth: 0.2 cun; Moxibustion: 7 to 49 moxa cones.
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The Jing-Well points correspond to the East and Spring; all things begin to grow. Therefore, the place where qi emerges is called "Jing" (Well). It is likened to a well that is drawn from daily without depletion and filled daily without overflow. The term "Jing" implies this state of non-depletion and non-overflow, hence the name.
The Ying-Spring points refer to water just emerging from its source, where the flow is still slight. Thus, the place where qi flows is called "Ying" (Spring). "Ying" signifies water flowing down and being received downstream, hence the name.
The Yuan-Source points are where the Sanjiao (Triple Burner) transports the original qi. The Sanjiao is another name for primordial qi; thus, the place where qi passes through is called "Yuan" (Source).
The Jing-River points are like water flowing through a river channel. Thus, the main pathway where qi travels is called "Jing" (River).
The He-Sea points correspond to the North and Winter; yang qi enters the zang organs. Therefore, they are called "He" (Sea), meaning that the meridian qi enters the zang organs from here and merges with the other meridians.