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Acupuncture treatment for Gan Huoluan (Dry Cholera) involves pricking the Weizhong (BL40) acupoint to bleed, or pricking the tips of the ten fingers (Jing-Well points of all meridians) to bleed; both are excellent methods (from *Zhenjiu Zhengzhuan*).

For Jiaochangsha (Intestinal Colic Syndrome), characterized by cold extremities and unbearable abdominal pain, one may dip hands in warm water and slap the patient's knees and wrists. Where purple-black spots appear, prick with a needle to discharge evil blood; this cures it effectively.

Another method: use a small hemp bow dipped in sesame oil or hot water to scrape the patient's limbs, chest, back, forehead, and neck; this cures it effectively.

Gan Huoluan (Dry Cholera) occurs when cold-dampness is excessive, binding the Spleen so it cannot move, and stagnating Qi so it cannot flow, resulting in sudden severe pain and cold extremities. It is colloquially called Jiaochangsha, describing the severity of the pain. In northern regions, piercing blue veins to release blood and Qi is practiced; in southern regions, scraping the chest, back, limbs, and hands to promote the movement of Qi and Blood is used. Both can disperse pathogenic factors, yet promoting the movement of Qi and Blood is superior to merely releasing blood (from *Zhenjiu Danxin*).

Additionally, the bloodletting method for treating Jiaochangsha is detailed in the Emergency Rescue section of *Zhenjiu Rumeng*.

Moxibustion for Huoluan (Cholera) with tendon contraction pulling into the abdomen, cold extremities, and faint breath: fill the umbilicus with salt and apply large moxa cones; do not limit the number of moxibustions (Zhuang); immediate effect is seen (from *Zhenjiu Dexiao*).

If Huoluan appears fatal but warmth remains in the abdomen, applying the above moxibustion method will also revive the patient (from *Yijian*).

Another method: moxibustion on Qihai (CV6) for fourteen Zhuang yields miraculous results (from *Zhenjiu Dexiao*).

For Huoluan with incessant vomiting and diarrhea, nearing death, moxa the Tianshu (ST25), Qihai (CV6), and Zhongwan (CV12) acupoints; immediate recovery ensues (from *Zhenjiu Zhengzhuan*).

When various treatments for Huoluan fail, moxa the Dazhui (GV14) acupoint for effectiveness (from *Zhenjiu Gangmu*).

If Huoluan seems fatal but warmth remains, moxa the Chengjin (BL56) acupoint for seven Zhuang for immediate revival (from *Zhenjiu Gangmu*).

For acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of incessant vomiting and dry heaving: moxa the Chize (LU5) and Daling (PC7) acupoints, three Zhuang each; also moxa thirty Zhuang at one cun below the nipple; also moxa the Jianshi (PC5) acupoint thirty Zhuang. If extremities are cold and the pulse is deep and imperceptible, moxa Jianshi until bowel movements normalize; this is a life-saving method (from *Zhenjiu Dexiao*).

For frequent vomiting with bitter taste, indicating pathogen in the Gallbladder affecting the Stomach, select Zusanli (ST36) and Yanglingquan (GB34) (from *Huangdi Neijing*).

For vomiting undigested food, select Shangwan (CV13), Zhongwan (CV12), and Xiawan (CV10) (from Li Dongyuan).

For Fanwei (Reverse Flow/Stomach Reversal), Shenxiao: moxa Gongsun (BL43) one hundred Zhuang, and Danzhong (CV17) and Zusanli (ST36) seven Zhuang each (from *Zhenjiu Huichun*).

Alternatively, select Laogong (PC8), Zhongkui, Wangu, Xinxu (BL15), and Zhongwan (CV12) (from *Zhenjiu Gangmu*).

For vomiting today's food tomorrow, select Xinxu (BL15), Ge Shu (BL17), Danzhong (CV17), Juque (CV14), and Zhongwan (CV12) (from *Zhenjiu Gangmu*).

For Wu Ye (Five Dysphagias) and Wu Ge (Five Obstructions), select Tiantu (CV22), Danzhong (CV17), Xinxu (BL15), Shangwan (CV13), Zhongwan (CV12), Xiawan (CV10), Pishu (BL20), Weishu (BL21), Tongguan, Zhongkui, Daling (PC7), and Zusanli (ST36) (from *Zhenjiu Gangmu*).

For Fanwei (Stomach Reversal), moxa Jianjing (GB21) three Zhuang for immediate cure; this is considered a divine moxibustion (from *Zhenjiu Huichun*).

Alternatively, moxa Shuifen (CV9) and Qihai (CV6) (from *Zhenjiu Zisheng*).