多气多血经须记,大肠手经足经胃。少血多气有六经,三焦、胆、肾、心、脾、肺。多血少
气心包络,膀胱、小肠、肝所异。
肺之主大肠客
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太阴多气而少血,心胸气胀掌发热,喘咳缺盆痛莫禁,咽肿喉干身汗越,肩内前廉
两乳疼,痰结膈中气如缺,所生病者何穴求,太渊、偏历与君说。
可刺手太阴肺经原(原者,太渊穴,肺脉所过为原。掌后内侧横纹头,动脉相应寸口是)
,复刺手阳明大肠络(络者,偏历穴,去腕三寸,别走太阴)。
大肠主肺之客
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阳明大肠侠鼻孔,面痛齿疼腮颊肿,生疾目黄口亦干,鼻流清涕及血涌,喉痹肩前
痛莫当,大指次指为一统,合谷、列缺取为奇,二穴针之居病总。
可刺手阳明大肠原(原者,合谷穴,大肠脉所过为原,歧骨间),复刺手太阴肺经络(络
者,列缺穴,去腕侧上寸半,交叉盐指尽是,别走阳明)。
脾主胃客
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脾经为病舌本强,呕吐胃翻疼腹脏,阴气上冲噫难瘳,体重不摇心事妄,疟生振栗
兼体羸,秘结疸黄手执杖,股膝内肿厥而疼,太白丰隆取为尚。
可刺足太阴脾经原(原者,太白穴,脾脉所过为原,足大趾内踝前,核骨下隐中),复刺
足阳明胃经络(络者,丰隆穴,去踝八寸,别走太阴)。
胃主脾客
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腹 心闷意凄怆,恶人恶火恶灯光,耳闻响动心中惕,鼻衄唇 疟又伤,弃衣骤步
身中热,痰多足痛与疮疡,气蛊胸腿疼难止,冲阳、公孙一刺康。
可刺足阳明胃经原(原者,冲阳穴,胃脉所过为原,足跗上五寸,骨间动脉),复刺足太
阴脾经络(络者,公孙穴,去足大趾本节后一寸,内踝前,别走阳明)。
真心主小肠客
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少阴心痛并干嗌,渴欲饮兮为臂厥,生病目黄口亦干,胁臂疼兮掌发热,若人欲治
勿差求,专在医人心审察,惊悸呕血及怔忡,神门、支正何堪缺。
可刺手少阴心经原(原者,神门穴,心脉所过为原,手掌后锐骨端陷中),复刺手太阳小
肠络(络者,支正穴,腕上五寸,别走少阴)。
小肠主真心客
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小肠之病岂为良,颊肿肩疼两臂旁,项颈强疼难转侧,嗌颔肿痛甚非常,肩似拔兮
似折,生病耳聋及目黄, 肘臂外后廉痛,腕骨、通里取为详。
可刺手太阳小肠原(原者,腕骨穴,小肠脉所过为原,手外侧腕前起骨下陷中),复刺手
少阴心经络(络者,通里穴,去腕一寸,别走太阳)。
肾之主膀胱客
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脸黑嗜卧不欲粮,目不明兮发热狂,腰痛足疼步难履,若人捕获难躲藏,心胆战兢
气不足,更兼胸结与身黄,若欲除之无更法,太溪、飞扬取最良。
可刺足少阴肾经原(原者,太溪穴,肾脉所过为原,内踝下后跟骨上,动脉陷中,屈五
指乃得穴),复刺足太阳膀胱络(络者,飞扬穴,外踝上七寸,别走少阴)。
膀胱主肾之客
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膀胱颈病目中疼,项腰足腿痛难行,痢疟狂颠心胆热,背弓反手额眉棱,鼻衄目黄
筋骨缩,脱肛痔漏腹心膨,若要除之无别法,京骨、大钟任显能。
可刺足太阳膀胱原(原者,京骨穴,膀胱脉所过为原,足小趾大骨下,赤白肉际陷中),复
刺足少阴肾经络(络者,大钟穴,当踝后绕跟,别走太阳)。
三焦主包络客
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三焦为病耳中聋,喉痹咽干目肿红,耳后肘疼并出汗,脊间心后痛相从,肩背风生
连膊肘,大便坚闭及遗癃,前病治之何穴愈,阳池、内关法理同。
可刺手少阳三焦经原(原者,阳池穴,三焦脉所过为原,手表腕上横断处陷中),复刺手
厥阴心包经络(络者,内关穴,去掌二寸两筋间,别走少阳)。
包络主三焦客
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包络为病手挛急,臂不能伸痛如屈,胸膺胁满腋肿平,心中淡淡面色赤,目黄善笑
不肯休,心烦心痛掌热极,良医达士细推详,大陵、外关病消释。
可刺手厥阴心包经原(原者,大陵穴,包络脉所过为原,掌后横纹中),复刺手少阳三焦
经络(络者,外关穴,去腕二寸,别走厥阴)。
肝主胆客
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气少血多肝之经,丈夫 疝苦腰疼,妇人腹膨小腹肿,甚则嗌干面脱尘。所生病者
胸满呕,腹中泄泻痛无停,癃闭遗溺疝瘕痛,太、光二穴即安宁。
可刺足厥阴肝经原(原者,太冲穴,肝脉所过为原,足大趾节后二寸,动脉陷是),复刺
足少阳胆经络(络者,光明穴,去外踝五寸,别走厥阴)。
胆主肝客
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胆经之穴何病主?胸胁肋疼足不举,面体不泽头目疼,缺盆腋肿汗如雨,颈项瘿瘤
坚似铁,疟生寒热连骨髓,以上病症欲除之,须向丘墟、蠡沟取。
可刺足少阳胆经原(原者,丘墟穴,胆脉所过为原,足外踝下从前陷中,去临泣三寸),
复刺足厥阴肝经络(络者,蠡沟穴,去内踝五寸,别走少阳)。
多气多血的经脉必须牢记,包括手阳明大肠经和足阳明胃经。
少血多气的经脉有六条,分别是手少阳三焦经、足少阳胆经、足少阴肾经、手少阴心经、足太阴脾经和手太阴肺经。
多血少气的经脉是手厥阴心包络,其余的则是足太阳膀胱经、手太阳小肠经和足厥阴肝经。
肺经为主,大肠经为客:
手太阴肺经多气而少血,病症表现为心胸气胀、手掌发热、气喘咳嗽且缺盆部疼痛难以忍受、咽喉肿痛干燥、身体出汗异常、肩前内侧及两乳之间疼痛、痰结于膈中感觉气短如缺、这些属于本经所生的疾病。应选取哪些穴位治疗?太渊穴(原穴)与偏历穴(络穴)可以告诉您。
可针刺手太阴肺经的原穴(所谓原穴,即太渊穴,是肺脉经过的地方。位于掌后内侧横纹头,动脉搏动处对应寸口),再针刺手阳明大肠经的络穴(所谓络穴,即偏历穴,距离腕横纹三寸,别行走向太阴经)。
大肠经为主,肺经为客:
手阳明大肠经夹鼻孔而行,病症表现为面部疼痛、牙齿疼痛、腮颊肿胀、眼睛发黄、口干、流清鼻涕或鼻出血、喉痹、肩前疼痛难以承受、大拇指和第二指为一整体统领。选取合谷穴和列缺穴非常奇妙,针刺这两穴能总治此类疾病。
可针刺手阳明大肠经的原穴(所谓原穴,即合谷穴,是大肠脉经过的地方,在歧骨之间),再针刺手太阴肺经的络穴(所谓络穴,即列缺穴,距离腕侧上一寸半,交叉食指尽处,别行走向阳明经)。
脾经为主,胃经为客:
脾经发病表现为舌根强硬、呕吐、胃翻逆、脏腑疼痛、阴气上冲导致嗳气难愈、身体沉重不能摇动、心神妄乱、疟疾发作时寒战栗抖兼身体消瘦、便秘、黄疸、手扶拐杖行走、大腿膝盖内侧肿胀、厥冷且疼痛。选取太白穴(原穴)和丰隆穴(络穴)为上选。
可针刺足太阴脾经的原穴(所谓原穴,即太白穴,是脾脉经过的地方,位于足大趾内踝前,核骨下隐伏处),再针刺足阳明胃经的络穴(所谓络穴,即丰隆穴,距离脚踝八寸,别行走向太阴经)。
胃经为主,脾经为客:
腹部和心脏闷痛、神情凄怆、怕人、怕火、怕灯光、听到声响心中惊惕、鼻衄、嘴唇损伤、疟疾又受寒、脱衣奔跑、身体内部发热、痰多、足痛和疮疡、气蛊、胸腿疼痛难以停止。针刺冲阳穴(原穴)和公孙穴(络穴)即可康复。
可针刺足阳明胃经的原穴(所谓原穴,即冲阳穴,是胃脉经过的地方,位于足背上方五寸,骨间动脉处),再针刺足太阴脾经的络穴(所谓络穴,即公孙穴,距离足大趾本节后一寸,内踝前,别行走向阳明经)。
真心经(心经)为主,小肠经为客:
手少阴心经病症包括心痛并伴有咽喉干燥、口渴想喝水、手臂厥冷、生病时眼睛发黄、口干、胁肋和手臂疼痛、手掌发热。若要治疗此病,切勿疏忽,专门在于医生用心审察。病症还有惊悸、呕血及怔忡。神门穴(原穴)和支正穴(络穴)不可或缺。
可针刺手少阴心经的原穴(所谓原穴,即神门穴,是心脉经过的地方,位于手掌后锐骨端的凹陷中),再针刺手太阳小肠经的络穴(所谓络穴,即支正穴,距离手腕上方五寸,别行走向少阴经)。
小肠经为主,真心经(心经)为客:
小肠经患病岂是好事,表现为脸颊肿胀、肩膀疼痛、双臂旁侧疼痛、颈项僵硬疼痛难以转头、咽喉和下颌肿痛非常严重、肩膀像被拔除一样、像折断一样、生病时耳聋及眼睛发黄、肘臂外侧后方疼痛。选取腕骨穴(原穴)和通里穴(络穴)进行详细治疗。
可针刺手太阳小肠经的原穴(所谓原穴,即腕骨穴,是小肠脉经过的地方,位于手外侧腕前起骨下的凹陷中),再针刺手少阴心经的络穴(所谓络穴,即通里穴,距离手腕一寸,别行走向太阳经)。
肾经为主,膀胱经为客:
脸色发黑、嗜睡不想进食、眼睛看不清、发热狂躁、腰痛脚痛走路困难、如果人被捕获难以躲藏、心惊胆战、气不足、再加上胸部郁结和身体发黄。若要去除这些病症,没有其他方法,选取太溪穴(原穴)和飞扬穴(络穴)最为良好。
可针刺足少阴肾经的原穴(所谓原穴,即太溪穴,是肾脉经过的地方,位于内踝下后跟骨上方,动脉凹陷中,屈曲五指才能找到穴位),再针刺足太阳膀胱经的络穴(所谓络穴,即飞扬穴,位于外踝上方七寸,别行走向少阴经)。
膀胱经为主,肾经为客:
膀胱经病症包括颈部疾病、眼睛疼痛、颈腰足腿疼痛难以行走、痢疾、疟疾、狂癫、心胆热盛、背部弓起反折、手部伸展、额头眉毛棱骨疼痛、鼻衄、眼睛发黄、筋骨收缩、脱肛、痔漏、腹部和心脏膨满。若要去除这些病症,别无他法,京骨穴(原穴)和大钟穴(络穴)任其发挥显能作用。
可针刺足太阳膀胱经的原穴(所谓原穴,即京骨穴,是膀胱脉经过的地方,位于足小趾大骨下方,赤白肉际的凹陷中),再针刺足少阴肾经的络穴(所谓络穴,即大钟穴,位于脚踝后方绕跟骨处,别行走向太阳经)。
三焦经为主,包络经(心包经)为客:
三焦经发病表现为耳中聋哑、喉痹、咽喉干燥、眼睛红肿、耳后和肘部疼痛并出汗、脊间和心后疼痛相随、肩背风邪产生连及胳膊肘、大便坚硬闭塞及遗尿癃闭。前面的病症治疗用什么穴位痊愈?阳池穴(原穴)和内关穴(络穴)道理相同。
可针刺手少阳三焦经的原穴(所谓原穴,即阳池穴,是三焦脉经过的地方,位于手表腕上横断处的凹陷中),再针刺手厥阴心包经的络穴(所谓络穴,即内关穴,距离手掌二寸两筋之间,别行走向少阳经)。
包络经(心包经)为主,三焦经为客:
心包经发病表现为手部挛急、手臂不能伸展、疼痛如同弯曲、胸膺胁满腋下肿胀平坦、心中淡淡不适、面色红赤、眼睛发黄、喜欢笑不停止、心烦心痛、手掌热极。良医达士仔细推究详查,大陵穴(原穴)和外关穴(络穴)可使疾病消除释放。
可针刺手厥阴心包经的原穴(所谓原穴,即大陵穴,是包络脉经过的地方,位于掌后横纹中),再针刺手少阳三焦经的络穴(所谓络穴,即外关穴,距离手腕二寸,别行走向厥阴经)。
肝经为主,胆经为客:
气多血少的肝经,男子患疝气痛苦、腰痛,女子腹部膨胀小腹肿胀,严重时咽喉干燥、面色枯槁无光。所生的疾病包括胸满呕吐、腹中泄泻疼痛不停、癃闭、遗尿、疝瘕疼痛。太冲穴(原穴)和光明穴(络穴)即可使病情安宁。
可针刺足厥阴肝经的原穴(所谓原穴,即太冲穴,是肝脉经过的地方,位于足大趾节后二寸,动脉凹陷处),再针刺足少阳胆经的络穴(所谓络穴,即光明穴,距离外踝五寸,别行走向厥阴经)。
胆经为主,肝经为客:
胆经穴位主治什么病症?胸胁肋部疼痛、足部不能抬起、面体无光泽、头目疼痛、缺盆腋下肿胀出汗如雨、颈项瘿瘤坚硬似铁、疟疾发作寒热连及骨髓。以上病症想要去除,必须向丘墟穴(原穴)和蠡沟穴(络穴)选取。
可针刺足少阳胆经的原穴(所谓原穴,即丘墟穴,是胆脉经过的地方,位于足外踝下从前凹陷中,距离临泣穴三寸),再针刺足厥阴肝经的络穴(所谓络穴,即蠡沟穴,距离内踝五寸,别行走向少阳经)。
The meridians with abundant Qi and Blood must be remembered: the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian and the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian.
There are six meridians with scanty Blood and abundant Qi: the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao (Triple Burner) Meridian, the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian, the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian, the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian, and the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian.
The meridian with abundant Blood and scanty Qi is the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian; the others are the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian, the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian, and the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian.
Lung Meridian as Master, Large Intestine Meridian as Guest:
The Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian has abundant Qi and scanty Blood. Symptoms include chest and heart Qi distension, heat in the palm, asthma, coughing, and unbearable pain in the suprascapular region (Quepen), swelling and dryness of the throat, abnormal sweating, pain in the anterior-medial shoulder and between the two breasts, phlegm accumulation in the diaphragm causing a sensation of air deficiency, and diseases generated by this meridian. Which acupoints should be selected? The Yuan-Source point Taiyuan (LU9) and the Luo-Connecting point Pianli (LI6) can guide you.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Taiyuan (LU9), where the Lung Meridian passes. It is located at the radial end of the transverse crease on the palmar side of the wrist, corresponding to the pulse at Cun Kou). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Pianli (LI6), three cun above the wrist crease, diverging to connect with the Taiyin Meridian).
Large Intestine Meridian as Master, Lung Meridian as Guest:
The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian runs alongside the nostrils. Symptoms include facial pain, toothache, swelling of the cheeks, yellowing of the eyes, dry mouth, runny clear nose or epistaxis, bi-syndrome of the throat, unbearable pain in the anterior shoulder, and the thumb and index finger being governed as one unit. Selecting Hegu (LI4) and Lieque (LU7) is miraculous; needling these two points generally treats such diseases.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Hand-Yangming Large Intintestine Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Hegu (LI4), where the Large Intestine Meridian passes, between the metacarpal bones). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Lieque (LU7), one and a half cun above the lateral wrist crease, crossing where the index finger extends, diverging to connect with the Yangming Meridian).
Spleen Meridian as Master, Stomach Meridian as Guest:
Diseases of the Spleen Meridian manifest as stiffness of the tongue root, vomiting, gastric reflux, abdominal organ pain, upward rushing of Yin Qi causing difficult-to-cure belching, heavy body unable to move, mental restlessness, malaria with chills and emaciation, constipation, jaundice, needing to hold a cane to walk, swelling in the medial thigh and knee, coldness and pain. Selecting Taibai (SP3, Yuan-Source) and Fenglong (ST40, Luo-Connecting) is superior.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Taibai (SP3), where the Spleen Meridian passes, anterior to the medial malleolus of the big toe, hidden under the prominent bone). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Fenglong (ST40), eight cun above the ankle, diverging to connect with the Taiyin Meridian).
Stomach Meridian as Master, Spleen Meridian as Guest:
Symptoms include chest and abdominal stuffiness, sorrowful expression, fear of people, fire, and light, palpitations upon hearing sounds, epistaxis, lip injury, malaria combined with cold, discarding clothes and running rapidly, internal heat, excessive phlegm, foot pain, sores and ulcers, Qi distension, and unceasing chest and leg pain. Needling Chongyang (ST42, Yuan-Source) and Gongsun (SP4, Luo-Connecting) brings recovery.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Chongyang (ST42), where the Stomach Meridian passes, five cun above the dorsum of the foot, in the depression of the interosseous space where the artery beats). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Gongsun (SP4), one cun posterior to the base of the big toe, anterior to the medial malleolus, diverging to connect with the Yangming Meridian).
Heart Meridian as Master, Small Intestine Meridian as Guest:
Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian diseases include heart pain accompanied by dry throat, thirst with desire to drink, arm jue-cold, yellowing of the eyes, dry mouth, pain in the hypochondrium and arm, and heat in the palm. To treat this, do not neglect; it requires the physician's careful examination. Other symptoms include palpitations, hematemesis, and panic. Shenmen (HT7, Yuan-Source) and Zhizheng (SI7, Luo-Connecting) are indispensable.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Shenmen (HT7), where the Heart Meridian passes, in the depression at the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the wrist). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Zhizheng (SI7), five cun above the wrist, diverging to connect with the Shaoyin Meridian).
Small Intestine Meridian as Master, Heart Meridian as Guest:
Diseases of the Small Intestine Meridian are unfavorable, manifesting as cheek swelling, shoulder pain, pain along both arms, stiff neck and jaw difficult to turn, severe swelling and pain of the throat and mandible, shoulders feeling like being pulled out or broken, deafness, yellowing of the eyes, and pain in the lateral-posterior aspect of the elbow and arm. Wangu (SI4, Yuan-Source) and Tongli (HT5, Luo-Connecting) should be selected for detailed treatment.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Wangu (SI4), where the Small Intestine Meridian passes, in the depression below the styloid process on the lateral side of the wrist). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Tongli (HT5), one cun above the wrist, diverging to connect with the Taiyang Meridian).
Kidney Meridian as Master, Bladder Meridian as Guest:
Symptoms include dark complexion, lethargy with loss of appetite, blurred vision, fever and mania, lower back and foot pain making walking difficult, feeling trapped and unable to hide, timidity, Qi deficiency, chest oppression, and jaundice. To eliminate these, there is no other method but selecting Taixi (KI3, Yuan-Source) and Feiyang (BL58, Luo-Connecting), which are best.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Taixi (KI3), where the Kidney Meridian passes, posterior to the medial malleolus and above the calcaneus, in the depression of the beating artery; flex the five toes to locate the point). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Feiyang (BL58), seven cun above the lateral malleolus, diverging to connect with the Shaoyin Meridian).
Bladder Meridian as Master, Kidney Meridian as Guest:
Bladder Meridian diseases include neck disorders, eye pain, pain in the neck, waist, feet, and legs making walking difficult, dysentery, malaria, mania and epilepsy, heat in the heart and gallbladder, arched back with hand extension, pain in the forehead and eyebrow ridge, epistaxis, yellowing of the eyes, contraction of sinews and bones, rectal prolapse, hemorrhoids and fistulas, and abdominal and cardiac distension. To eliminate these, there is no other method; Jinggu (BL64, Yuan-Source) and Dazhong (KI4, Luo-Connecting) will show their efficacy.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Jinggu (BL64), where the Bladder Meridian passes, below the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone, in the depression at the junction of red and white skin). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Dazhong (KI4), wrapping around the heel posterior to the ankle, diverging to connect with the Taiyang Meridian).
Sanjiao (Triple Burner) Meridian as Master, Pericardium Meridian as Guest:
Sanjiao Meridian diseases include deafness, bi-syndrome of the throat, dry throat, red and swollen eyes, pain behind the ear and in the elbow with sweating, pain in the interspinous space and behind the heart, wind in the shoulder and back extending to the arm and elbow, hard stool, constipation, and enuresis. To cure the aforementioned diseases, Yangchi (TE4, Yuan-Source) and Neiguan (PC6, Luo-Connecting) follow the same principle.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Yangchi (TE4), where the Sanjiao Meridian passes, in the depression at the transverse crease of the dorsal wrist). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Neiguan (PC6), two cun above the palm between the two tendons, diverging to connect with the Shaoyang Meridian).
Pericardium Meridian as Master, Sanjiao (Triple Burner) Meridian as Guest:
Pericardium Meridian diseases include hand spasm, inability to extend the arm, pain as if bent, fullness in the chest and hypochondrium, axillary swelling, vague discomfort in the heart, reddish complexion, yellowing of the eyes, excessive laughter, irritability, heart pain, and extreme heat in the palm. Wise physicians should analyze carefully; Daling (PC7, Yuan-Source) and Waiguan (TE5, Luo-Connecting) can resolve the disease.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Daling (PC7), where the Pericardium Meridian passes, in the center of the transverse crease of the wrist). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Waiguan (TE5), two cun above the wrist, diverging to connect with the Jueyin Meridian).
Liver Meridian as Master, Gallbladder Meridian as Guest:
The Liver Meridian has abundant Qi and scanty Blood. Men suffer from hernia and low back pain; women suffer from abdominal distension and lower abdominal swelling, and in severe cases, dry throat and sallow complexion. Diseases generated include chest fullness and vomiting, persistent abdominal diarrhea and pain, strangury, enuresis, hernia and masses pain. Taichong (LR3, Yuan-Source) and Guangming (GB37, Luo-Connecting) bring peace.
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Taichong (LR3), where the Liver Meridian passes, two cun posterior to the first metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression of the beating artery). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Guangming (GB37), five cun above the lateral malleolus, diverging to connect with the Jueyin Meridian).
Gallbladder Meridian as Master, Liver Meridian as Guest:
What diseases do the Gallbladder Meridian acupoints govern? Pain in the chest, hypochondrium, and ribs; inability to lift the foot; lackluster face and body; headache and eye pain; swelling of the suprascapular fossa and axilla with profuse sweating; hard goiter in the neck; malaria with chills and heat extending to the marrow. To eliminate the above symptoms, select Qiuxu (GB40, Yuan-Source) and Ligou (LR5, Luo-Connecting).
One may needle the Yuan-Source point of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (The Yuan-Source point is Qiuxu (GB40), where the Gallbladder Meridian passes, in the anterior depression below the lateral malleolus, three cun from Linquan (GB41)). Subsequently, needle the Luo-Connecting point of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (The Luo-Connecting point is Ligou (LR5), five cun above the medial malleolus, diverging to connect with the Shaoyang Meridian).