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Moxibustion is applied to any depressed areas. (The Taiyang channel is the cold reservoir of the Kidney. Therefore, observe the back-Shu points of the Taiyang channel; where there are depressions, apply moxibustion.) Raise the arm and apply moxibustion to the depression on the shoulder. (This is the Jianyu [LI15] point of the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine channel. It is located between the two bones at the end of the shoulder, creating a hollow space when the arm is raised.) Apply moxibustion between the hypochondriac regions. (This refers to the Jingmen [GB25] point of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder channel. It is located in the lumbar region between the floating ribs and is the Front-Mu point of the Kidney. Mo Zhongchao stated: In recent times, some practitioners apply moxibustion to the Jianjing [GB21] point and the Jingwai Xue Zhi Jianshao [EX-UE9] point, which also draw upon the Qi mechanism of the Shaoyang channel.) Apply moxibustion at the end of the Jiegu bone above the lateral malleolus. (This is the Yangfu [GB38] point of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder channel.) Apply moxibustion between the little toe and the second toe. (This is the Xiaxi [GB43] point of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder channel.) Apply moxibustion to the depressed vessels. (This is the Chengjin [BL56] point of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder channel.) Apply moxibustion behind the lateral malleolus. (This is the Kunlun [BL60] point of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder channel.) On the supraclavicular fossa, if palpation reveals hardness and pain resembling a tendon, apply moxibustion. (According to the *Ling Shu · Jing Mai* chapter, the Hand-Taiyang, Hand-Shaoyang, Foot-Shaoyang, Hand-Yangming, and Foot-Yangming channels all enter the space between the two bones of the supraclavicular fossa. Therefore, it is unnecessary to distinguish which specific channel is affected; simply apply moxustion where palpation reveals hardness and pain resembling a tendon. This indicates that the toxin of Scrofula originates from the three Yang channels of the neck and nape. Where the toxin accumulates, it presents as bead-like clusters, and the affected meridians become hard like tendons.) Apply moxibustion to the depression between the bones in the chest. (This is the Tiantu [CV22] point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), which is the meeting point of the Yin Wei Mai (Linking Vessel). The Ren Mai also originates from the Baozhong [uterus/sea of blood].) Apply moxibustion below the bundled bones of the palm. (This is the Yangchi [TE4] point of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao channel.) Apply moxibustion three cun below the umbilicus at the Guanyuan point. (The Guanyuan [CV4] point belongs to the Ren Mai, located three cun below the umbilicus. It is the Front-Mu point of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine and the meeting point of the Three Yin channels and the Ren Mai.) Apply moxibustion to the arterial pulse at the pubic hairline. (This is the Qichong [ST30] point of the Foot-Yangming Stomach channel.) Apply moxibustion three cun below the knee in the intermuscular space. (This is the Zusanli [ST36] point of the Foot-Yangming Stomach channel.) Apply moxibustion to the arterial pulse on the dorsum of the foot of the Foot-Yangming channel. (This is the Chongyang [ST42] point of the Foot-Yangming Stomach channel.) Apply moxibustion to the vertex. (This is the Baihui [GV20] point of the Du Mai (Governor Vessel). There are twenty-nine locations in total mentioned above. The site bitten by a dog is considered part of the skin regions of the three Yang channels, hence "apply two moxa cones." This pertains to the Qi level of the three Yang channels and does not involve the meridians directly, so it is not included in the count of twenty-nine. Wang Fanghou stated: The pathogenic factors in these meridians can also exit through the Qi level.) Apply three moxa cones to the site bitten by the dog, and simultaneously treat it according to the method for canine injuries. ("Nye" [bite] is pronounced 'ye'. This discussion posits that the pathology of Scrofula originates from the Yin of the Water Organ [Kidney] and interacts with the Yang of the Xu Fire [Pericardium/Sanjiu fire association], thus manifesting as alternating chills and fever. The terms "Scrofula" and "Dog Bite" refer to the Tianyi Water pathogen of Zi [Rat hour/sub] combining with the Pericardium Fire pathogen of Xu [Dog hour/xu] to cause disease. The site bitten by the dog corresponds to the fish-belly area of the thigh. The lateral side of the fish-belly is the domain of the Shaoyang channel, governed by Ministerial Fire. The Qi of Shaoyang combines upward with the Pericardium to form Fire. Therefore, moxibustion should be applied to the bite site using the canine injury treatment method. Canine injuries also induce chills and fever, suggesting that the chills and fever of Scrofula are akin to the "neither external nor internal" causes caused by insect or beast bites, rather than exterior patterns of exogenous chills and fever requiring surface resolution. For instance, when opening and closing mechanisms fail, Cold Qi enters, sinking into the vessels to form nodules lingering in the muscle layers. This belongs to exogenous Wind-Cold forming nodules, which differs from the root cause residing in the Zang organs. Furthermore, the *Ling Shu* states: "If red vessels in the eye penetrate the pupil vertically, seeing one vessel predicts death within one year." The pupil is the essence of the Water Organ [Kidney], while vessels are governed by the Pericardium. Fire is Yang, Water is Yin. A vessel penetrating the pupil from top to bottom represents an intersection of Yin and Yang, indicating a fatal, incurable condition. Thus, the toxin of Scrofula is extremely severe. One must first apply moxibustion to twenty-nine locations including Dazhui, Jiegu, shoulder bones, and chest areas to vent the toxin from the Kidneys via the three Yang meridians, and then apply moxibustion to the dog bite site to sever the interaction with the Pericardium. Ni Chongzhi stated: There is a type characterized by swelling, pain, and ulceration caused by exogenous Wind-Cold, which is easy to treat. However, if there are bead-like clusters in the neck or axilla that are neither painful nor swollen, the root lies in the Zang organs. If these later ulcerate and show red vessels, it is a sign of death.] For all twenty-nine locations indicated for moxibustion, if the condition arises from dietary injury, apply moxibustion according to the method for dietary stagnation. (This implies that if Scrofula extends beyond the chest and throat, one should use the dietary injury method. Scrofula ascending to the neck and nape involves the Taiyang and Shaoyang deployments; if it extends further to the chest and throat, it affects the Yangming channel, potentially forming "Horse Knife" or "Cross Goiter" conditions. Therefore, one should apply moxibustion to the chest and epigastrium using the dietary injury method. Zhang Zhuohuang stated: The Qi of Taiyang and Shaoyang originates from the Lower Jiao Water Organ, while the Qi of Yangming emerges from the Middle Jiao. Thus, for the twenty-nine locations, applying moxibustion to the stomach region via the dietary injury method clears the source of the Yangming channel.) If ineffective, one must observe where the meridians exhibit excess Yang, frequently needle the Shu points, and administer medication. ("Shuo" [frequently] is pronounced 'shuo'. The root of Scrofula lies in the Yin Zang of Water, but the pathology manifests upward in the neck, axilla, and three Yang channels. Having moxibusted the Back-Shu points of the Taiyang, the Shaoyang of the shoulders/back/hypochondrium, and the Yangming below the knee and on the dorsum of the foot, along with treating dog-bite-like symptoms and using dietary methods, if still ineffective, this indicates excessive Yin-Toxin. Therefore, one must identify where the meridians show excess Yang, frequently needle the Shu points to drain the pathogen, isolating the Yin-Zang toxin from Yang, and then administer detoxifying herbs to treat the Yin aspect. This constitutes the complete method for treating the chills and fever of Scrofula. Gao Shizong stated: Bones are governed by the Kidney. This chapter discusses Bone Holes, beginning with needling the Taiyang channel and stating to also needle the Cold Reservoir, meaning the Taiyang channel is the reservoir of Kidney Cold-Water. Next, it discusses the Chong, Ren, and Du meridians, all originating from the Kidney. Then it discusses the bone and marrow holes throughout the body; the Kidney generates Marrow, which is the essence of the Kidney. The discussion on needling and moxibustion for Scrofula chills and fever exists because the toxin of Scrofula fundamentally originates from the Kidney.)