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Moxibustion for vitiligo and wind sores: Moxa at the depression of the middle joint of the middle finger on both left and right hands, 3–5 moxa cones per point. Effective for all kinds of warts and nevi (from *Ru Men*).

Moxibustion for verrucae: Moxa at Zhizheng (SI9) leads to immediate recovery (from *Gang Mu*). ○ For all kinds of warts and nevi, apply 3–5 moxa cones directly above them for immediate recovery (from *Gang Mu*).

Acupuncture and Moxibustion: In typhoid fever where all six pulses are absent, select Fuliu (KI7) [Method of Great Return of Six Pulses from *Bei Yao*]; moxa 7 cones each at Hegu (LI4), Zhongji (CV3), Zhigou (TE6), Juque (CV14), and Qichong (ST30) (from *Gang Mu*). ○ Furthermore, apply more moxa to Qihai (CV6) (from Haicang). ○ For incessant dry heaving, cold extremities, and absent pulse, moxa Jianshi (PC5) for 30 cones; this is a method to revive the dying (from *De Xiao*).

Acupuncture and Moxibustion: For tendon spasm and bone pain, tonify Hunmen (BL47) (from *Gang Mu*). ○ When the knee is flexed with tendon spasm preventing extension, select Ququan (LR8) (from *Gang Mu*). ○ For tendon spasm pulling inward toward the ankle: if the medial ankle tendons are spasmodic, moxa the medial ankle for 40 cones; if the lateral ankle tendons are spasmodic, moxa the lateral ankle for 30 cones, leading to immediate cure (from *Qian Jin*). ○ For knee tendon spasm preventing opening: moxa 14 cones (2×7) at the crossing points of the inner and outer curves of both knees, which is Weiyang (BL39) (from *Gang Mu*). ○ For tendon cramp with pain, drain Chengshan (BL57) or moxa 14 cones (from *Gang Mu*). ○ Liver heat causing tendon flaccidity: tonify Xingjian (LR2), drain Dachong (LR4) (from *Gang Mu*). ○ For tendon spasm with yin retraction and pain, moxa Zhongfeng (LR4) for 50 cones (from *Zi Sheng*). ○ The tendons converge at Yanglingquan (GB34); treat tendon diseases here (from *Nan Jing*).

Acupuncture and Moxibustion: The bones converge at Dazhu (BL11); treat bone diseases here, preferably with moxibustion (from *Nan Jing*). ○ For tendon spasm and bone pain, tonify Hunmen (BL47) (from *Gang Mu*). ○ For stiffness and pain in the spine, needle Renzhong (GV26) (from *Gang Mu*).

Acupuncture and Moxibustion: *Ling Shu* states: Diseases of the Hand-Yangming meridian include pain in the anterior shoulder, and pain with dysfunction of the thumb and index finger. ○ Diseases of the Hand-Taiyang meridian include shoulder pain feeling like being pulled out or broken. ○ Diseases of the Hand-Shaoyang meridian include pain throughout the shoulder, elbow, and lateral arm, with dysfunction of the little and ring fingers. ○ Diseases of the Hand-Jueyin meridian include heat in the palm, spasm and stiffness of the elbow and arm, and axillary swelling. ○ Diseases of the Hand-Taiyin meridian include pain along the posterior-medial aspect of the arm, coldness, and heat in the palm. ○ Diseases of the Hand-Shaoyin meridian include pain along the posterior-medial aspect of the arm, coldness, and painful heat in the palm; treat according to the affected meridian with acupuncture and moxibustion. ○ The condition of the shoulder determines the safety of both hands (from *Zi Sheng*). ○ For spasm of the five fingers, select Erjian (LI2) and Qian Gu (SI3) (from *Gang Mu*). ○ For pain in all five fingers, select Yangchi (TE4), Waiguan (TE5), and Hegu (LI4) (from *Gang Mu*). ○ For spasm of both hands and hemiplegia, select Daling (PC7) (from *Gang Mu*). ○ For rib-side spasm and tendon tightness, select Chize (LU5) (from *Gang Mu*). ○ For immobility of the shoulder and inability to raise the arm, select Jianyu (LI15), Jugu (GB14), Qinglengyuan (SI9), and Guan Heng [Note: likely referring to specific local points or variants] (from Dong Yuan). ○ For arm pain and numbness, select Jianyu (LI15), Shousanli (LI10), Waiguan (TE5), Jianjing (GB21), Quchi (LI11), Shou Shanglian [Note: likely referring to LI13 or nearby], and Hegu (LI4) (from *Gang Mu*). ○ For elbow pain with inability to flex or extend, select Tianjing (TE10) and Chize (LU5) (from *Gang Mu*). ○ For elbow, arm, and wrist pain, select Qian Gu (SI3), Yemen (TE2), and Zhongzhu (TE3) (from *Gang Mu*). ○ For arm soreness and spasm, select Zhiyin [Note: likely referring to GB46 or similar near elbow/shoulder context, text says 'elbow Zhiyin'], Chize (LU5), Qian Gu (SI3), and Houxi (SI3) (from *Gang Mu*). ○ For wrist pain, select Yinxi (HT2), Quchi (LI11), and Wangu (SI4). For pain in both scapulae, select Jianjing (GB21) and Zhigou (TE6) (from *Gang Mu*).