《孫真人備急千金要方》Vol. 91

When distension and fullness, pain, coughing, or difficulty breathing occur in the chest and flank area, classical texts list acupuncture points that may be used. The following records link acupuncture points with symptoms.

Tonggu, Zhangmen, Ququan, Geshu, Qimen, Shidou, Xiangu, and Shimen treat distension and fullness in the chest and flanks, with a sensation of pressure. Dazhu and Xinshu treat a feeling of oppression and discomfort in the chest. Benshen and Luxi treat pain that pulls across the chest and flanks, making it impossible to turn onto one’s side. Ganshu, Pishu, and Zhishi treat tension and pain in both flanks; Shenshu treats pain that pulls across the flanks.

Shentang treats distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen; Sanjian treats chest fullness and intestinal rumbling. Yangxi and Tianrong treat chest fullness and difficulty breathing. Qimen and Quepen treat heat in the chest, rapid breathing, and Qi surging upward from beneath the flanks. Quchi, Renying, Shendao, Zhangmen, Zhongfu, Linqi, Tianchi, Xuanji, and Fuyu treat distension and fullness in the chest.

Zhigou treats tension and pain in the flanks and armpits. Wangu and Yanggu treat flank pain and difficulty breathing. Fenglong and Qiuxu treat stabbing pain in the chest. Qiaoyin treats flank pain, coughing, and rebellious Qi. Linqi treats pressure-like pain in the lower flanks (the area beneath the ribs), chest impediment (a sense of blockage and pain in the chest), and difficulty breathing. Yangfu treats pain in the chest and flanks; Yangjiao treats distension and fullness in the chest.

Huanqian and Zhiyin treat pain in the chest and flanks that shifts from place to place, as well as pain that pulls through the lower back and flanks and becomes severe. Taibai treats distension and fullness in the chest and flanks, with severe pain; the Jia Yi Jing also records intestinal rumbling and severe pain. Rangu treats cold in the chest, coughing, and coughing up blood-streaked phlegm. Dazhong treats labored breathing and distension in the chest.

Danshu and Zhangmen treat flank pain that prevents lying down, chest fullness, and vomiting without bringing anything up. Dabao treats internal pain in the chest and flanks. Danzhong and Tianjing treat pain in the chest and heart.

Huagai, Zigong, Zhongting, Shencang, Lingxu, Weishu, Jiaxi, Bulang, Shangyang, Shanglian, Sanli, Qihu, Zhourong, Shangwan, Laogong, Yongquan, and Yanglingquan treat distension and fullness in the chest and flanks, with a sensation as though something were pressing outward.

Yingchuang treats abscesses and swelling in the chest and flank area; Rugen treats distension and pain below the chest. Yunmen, Zhongfu, Yinbai, Qimen, and Feishu are also listed in this section, but the source does not specify their associated symptoms.

Chest Conditions

The Hunmen point (point name) and Daling point treat pain in the chest. Another account says that the Yunmen point treats sudden upward surging of Qi in the chest.

The Jiuwei point treats fullness in the chest, coughing, and upward surging of Qi.

The Juque and Jianshi points treat a pounding, unsettled feeling in the chest. Another account says that the Jianshi point treats chest impediment, a painful obstruction in the chest that can extend into the back.

The Zhongwan and Chengman points treat hardness and pain beneath the ribs.

The Liangmen point treats accumulated Qi below the chest.

The Taiyuan point treats fullness in the chest, shouting, and pain in the chest and front of the chest.

The Yuji point treats impediment pain that travels along the chest and back, making it difficult to breathe freely.

The Guanyuan, Qimen, and Shaoshang points treat distention and fullness beneath the ribs.

The Jingqu and Qiuxu points treat tightness in the chest and back, and fullness and a surging sensation in the chest.

The Chize and Shaoze points treat shortness of breath, pain beneath the ribs, and agitation.

The Shaochong point treats chest pain and heat in the mouth.

When the chest is full, breathing is short, and there is no sweating, needle and tonify the Hand Taiyin channel (the Hand Taiyin Lung channel) to bring on sweating.

Heart Conditions

The Zhigou, Taixi, and Rangu points treat severe heart pain, as if pierced by an awl. If the condition becomes so severe that the hands and feet grow cold, the cold extends to the joints, and the pain cannot be relieved, the patient’s life is in danger. Another account says that the Rangu point treats a hollow, unsettled feeling in the heart, shortness of breath, and inadequate breathing.

The Dadu and Taibai points treat sudden diarrhea, heart pain, abdominal distention, and especially severe heart pain.

The Linqi point treats pain in the chest, ribs, and heart so severe that the patient cannot turn over. According to the Jia Yi Jing, it also treats difficulty breathing freely and pain that shifts from place to place.

The Xingjian point treats heart pain accompanied by an ashen, deathlike complexion, and an inability to sigh with relief throughout the day.

The Tonggu, Juque, Taicang, Xinshu, Danzhong, and Shenfu points treat heart pain.

The Tongli point treats sudden heart pain, agitation, a stifled and uneasy feeling in the heart, frequent yawning and stretching, palpitations below the heart, sadness, and fear. The Qimen, Changqiang, Tiantu, Xiabai, and Zhongchong points are also used to treat heart pain and shortness of breath.

The Chize point treats a restless pounding in the chest during heart pain, confused agitation, shortness of breath, and inadequate breathing. The Shenshu, Fuliu, and Daling points are also used to treat heart pain.

The Yunmen point treats heart pain that feels as if the heart were suspended and unsettled.

The Zhangmen point treats heart pain accompanied by vomiting.

The Jianli point treats heart pain that surges upward into the heart and causes loss of appetite.

The Shaochong point treats heart pain and chills.

The Daquan point treats heart pain, distention in the lungs, and upward surging of Stomach Qi.

The Jiuwei point treats coldness and fullness in the heart, inability to eat, panting, coughing up blood, reversal cold with heart pain, frequent hiccups, hernial pain in the heart and abdomen, and long sighs.

The Shangwan point treats heart pain. If it is accompanied by the “three worms” (an ancient term for intestinal parasites) and excessive saliva, the patient will be unable to turn over.

Zhongguan treats heart pain so severe that the person has difficulty bending forward or leaning backward. (The Jiayi Jing says it can also treat chills, pain from hernias in the heart and abdomen, and sudden fainting with loss of consciousness after exposure to an external pathogen.)

Burong and Qimen treat severe pain in the heart, as well as frequent belching and acid reflux.

Huangmen treats hardness and distention below the heart, in the pit of the stomach.

Lingdao treats heart pain accompanied by sorrow and fear. When these symptoms arise, they may also bring on convulsions.

Jianshi treats a hollow, unsettled sensation in the heart, like hunger.

Ximen, Quze, and Daling treat heart pain.

Shangqiu treats pain caused by cold below the heart. It also treats low spirits due to Spleen deficiency and a tendency to sigh frequently.

When heart pain comes on suddenly with sweating, needling Dadun to draw blood immediately stops the pain.

Neiguan treats sudden heart pain when Heart Qi is excessive. When Heart Qi is weak, it treats irritability, unease, inability to move, and disordered consciousness.

Abdominal Disorders

Fuliu, Zhongfeng, Shenshu, Chengjin, Yinbao, Chengshan, and Dadun treat lower abdominal pain. (Another account says Fuliu treats cold and numbness in the abdomen.)

Shimen and Shangqiu treat hardness and pain in the lower abdomen, with pain pulling downward toward the genitals.

Qihai treats lower abdominal hernia, Qi moving among the Five Viscera, and severe abdominal pain.

Guanyuan, Weizhong, Zhaohai, and Taixi treat heat in the lower abdomen with pain on one side. Geshu and Yinggu treat abdominal distention, sudden severe pain in the stomach area, abdominal masses, and muscle pain.

Gaoqu, also called Shangqu, treats abdominal masses that periodically cause severe pain.

Sima treats unbearable pain on one side of the abdomen.

Tianshu treats pain throughout the abdomen.

Wa ling treats pain in various parts of the abdomen.

Kunlun treats abdominal pain accompanied by labored breathing and sudden distention.

Qichong treats bodily heat and abdominal pain.

Fujie treats pain encircling the navel that surges upward into the chest.

Chongmen treats cold filling the abdomen, painful abdominal masses, and persistent discomfort.

Jianshi treats cold in the abdomen and shortness of breath.

Yinbai treats cold and bloating in the abdomen, accompanied by labored breathing.

Jiuwei treats pain and itching of the abdominal skin.

Zhongji treats heat and pain in the abdomen.

Shuifen and Shimen treat cramping pain in the lower abdomen.

Jueque, Shangguan, Shimen, and Yinqiao treat sudden abdominal distention and severe pain accompanied by sweating.

Xingjian treats abdominal pain with heat, with heat surging upward into the chest and distention below the heart.

Taixi treats pain that spreads through the abdomen.

Yongquan treats lower abdominal pain caused by Wind invading the abdomen.

Fenglong treats chest pain like a needle prick and abdominal pain like a knife cut.

Distention Disorders

In this text, “treats” indicates the principal conditions addressed. The names listed are mostly acupuncture points along the meridians and are terms from acupuncture practice.

Zhongji, an acupuncture point, treats accumulations in the lower abdomen that are hard as stone, accompanied by distension and fullness of the lower abdomen. Another account says Zhongji treats cold patterns.

Tonggu treats distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, accumulations and stagnation of retained fluids (fluids that remain in the body), fullness in the chest, and food that is not properly digested.

Pangguangshu treats firm, hard accumulations. Shangwan treats hard accumulations below the heart, in the pit of the stomach, and distension caused by cold. Weiguan and Sanjiaoshu treat lower abdominal accumulations that are as hard as a plate; they also treat stomach distension and food that is not properly digested. Zusanli, Zhangmen, Jingmen, Lidui, Neiting, Yinggu, Luoque, Kunlun, Shangqiu, Yinggu, Ququan, Yinlingquan, and other points treat abdominal distension and fullness, and obstructed breathing.

Yinlingquan also treats abdominal distension and fullness, loss of appetite, fullness below the ribs, distension caused by fluid retention in the abdomen, and Qi rising counterflow so that one cannot lie flat. Another account says Shangqiu treats abdominal distension and fullness, uncomfortable bowel rumbling, constipation, and pain caused by cold below the heart.

Yinbai treats abdominal distension, Qi rising counterflow, and obstructed breathing. Another account says it also treats abdominal fullness and a tendency to vomit. Chize treats abdominal distension, panting, and shivering with cold. Jiexi treats abdominal enlargement and a heavy feeling in the lower abdomen. Another account says it treats Jue Qi (disordered Qi surging upward), which causes the abdomen to swell. Dazhong treats abdominal fullness and difficulty passing stool.

Ganshu and Baohuang treat distension and fullness of the lower abdomen. Shuidao treats distending pain in the lower abdomen that radiates to the genital region. Riyue and Daheng treat heat in the lower abdomen, a desire to walk about, and sighing. Weizhong treats hard swelling in the lower abdomen. Guanyuan treats cold entering the abdomen. Xuanshu treats abdominal accumulations that shift up and down. Xuanzhong treats abdominal fullness.

Pishu and Dachangshu treat abdominal gas and distension, with pain radiating to the back. When a person eats a great deal but grows thin, this condition is called “food dimness.” To treat it, first select Pishu, then the seasonal rib area (the ribs on the lower side of the chest).

Yinshi treats abdominal distension and fullness, weakness and coldness of the limbs, and shortness of breath. Qiuxu treats severe hernia and a hard abdomen. Jingmen treats alternating chills and fever, and abdominal distension. Gaoqu treats abdominal accumulations. Huangshu treats cold hernia of the great abdomen, meaning abdominal hernia pain caused by cold; the Jia Yi Jing records this as “cold in the great abdomen.”

Tianshu treats abdominal distension, bowel rumbling, and Qi surging upward into the chest. Qichong treats intense internal heat in the abdomen, agitation and restlessness, and a sudden gathering of great Qi in the abdomen that causes distension and fullness. The condition names “longyinluo” and others are also listed. Taichong treats emaciation, fear, insufficient Qi, and a dull discomfort in the abdomen. Qimen treats an enlarged, hard abdomen, obstructed breathing, and distending, full, numb pain, especially pronounced swelling of the lower abdomen.

Taiyinxi (an acupuncture point) treats abdominal distension and fullness, and accumulations. Daxi (an acupuncture point) treats distension and swelling in the abdomen. Hengmen (an acupuncture point) treats abdominal fullness caused by Cold Qi, as well as accumulations and pain in the abdomen.

Jueque and Shangguan treat abdominal distension, distension and fullness of the Five Zang organs, and distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen. Zhongguan treats abdominal distension with obstruction, accumulations accompanied by severe pain, or accumulations that suppurate, swell, and move up and down. It also treats dry, hard stools and disorders caused by worry and overthinking that damage Qi. Yinjiao treats Qi that moves among the Five Zang organs.

Sanli, Xingjian, and Ququan treat abdominal distension and fullness. Xiangu treats abdominal distension and fullness accompanied by frequent belching. Chongyang treats abdominal enlargement and poor appetite. Wuli treats distension and fullness with pain below the heart, and Qi surging upward. Taibai and Gongsun treat abdominal distension, indigestion, a swollen abdomen, and stagnant Qi in the abdomen. Lougu treats abdominal distension and fullness, intestinal rumbling, frequent yawning, and sadness in the heart. Ligou treats rebellious Qi, urgent abdominal distension and fullness, frequent belching, fear and palpitations, insufficient Qi, and oppression and discomfort in the abdomen.

When there is heat in the abdomen, easy thirst, and drooling, the cause may be roundworm disease. Gather and press the abdomen with the hand to keep the worms from moving, then insert a large needle into Zhongguan and retain it for a long time. Withdraw the needle only after movement in the abdomen has ceased.

For abdominal fullness and pain with difficulty breathing, lie on the back, bend one knee, and keep the other leg straight. Insert the needle three cun at Qichong. Once Qi arrives, use the draining method.

Yindu treats fullness below the heart, rebellious Qi, and intestinal rumbling. Xiangu, Wenliu, Lougu, Fuliu, and Yanggang treat intestinal rumbling and abdominal pain. Shanglian treats continuous, repeated intestinal rumbling. Weishu treats abdominal fullness and intestinal rumbling. Zhangmen treats intestinal rumbling and a resonant, full sensation in the abdomen. Yingchuang treats intestinal rumbling and diarrhea. Taibai and Gongsun treat intestinal rumbling. Qizhong treats persistent intestinal rumbling and Qi surging upward to the heart. Yinjiao treats intestinal rumbling with a sound like water sloshing inside the abdomen.

Disorders of urination and defecation

Fenglong treats difficulty passing urine and stool. The four Yingchong points treat obstructed urination and defecation. Changqiang and Xiaochangshu treat difficulty urinating and defecating, as well as dribbling urination and urinary obstruction. Shuidao treats impaired urination and defecation caused by irregular regulation of Qi in the Triple Burner. Zhibian and Baohuang treat urinary obstruction, a heavy, dragging sensation in the lower abdomen, and difficulty urinating and defecating. Huiyin treats various disorders of the genital region, pain that pulls between the front and back, and inability to pass urine or stool. Another account says it also treats difficulty urinating and heat in the urethra. Dachangshu and the Eight Liao points treat urination and defecation...

Yanggang treats abnormal bowel movements and urination.

The tip of Qugu treats diarrhea, gurgling in the intestines with diarrhea, and difficulty urinating.

For frequent diarrhea and difficulty urinating, moxibustion may be applied at Tianshu.

Laogong treats persistent blood in the stool and reddish urine.

Taixi treats yellow urine and difficulty passing stool.

Zhongliao, Shimen, Chengshan, Dachong, Zhongwan, Dazhong, Taixi, and Chengjin treat difficulty passing stool. Another account says that Taichong treats painful, difficult urination and urinary blockage, while Zhongwan treats heat in the small intestine and yellow urine.

Kunlun treats urinary blockage with inability to pass stool.

Huangshu treats hard, dry stool and cramping abdominal pain.

Shiguan treats constipation, cold Qi that has congealed, and hardness and distension below the heart.

Zhongzhu and Fuxi treat heat in the lower abdomen and hard stool.

Shanglian and Xialian treat difficulty urinating and yellow urine.

Shaofu and Sanli treat difficulty urinating and urinary retention, in which urine is difficult or impossible to pass.

Shenshu treats difficulty urinating, reddish, cloudy urine, and sensations of cold or heat in the joints.

Henggu, Daju, and Qimen treat distension in the lower abdomen, difficulty urinating, and discomfort in the genital area.

Xiazong, Dadun, Jimen, Weizhong, and Weiyang treat twitching in the genital area, involuntary urination, and difficulty urinating.

Zhongji, Ligou, Lougu, Chengfu, and Zhiyin treat difficulty urinating and seminal emission. Another account says that Chengfu treats swelling of the buttocks, involuntary passage of stool, cold in the scrotum, and difficulty urinating.

Yinlingquan treats distension below the heart, cold in the abdomen, and difficulty urinating.

Guanyuan treats blockage of the bladder, inability to urinate, fever from overexertion, and stone strangury caused by urinary stones. Another account says that Guanyuan treats stone strangury, thirty-six disorders below the navel, and inability to urinate. It may also be moxibusted together with points on the Foot Taiyang channel. Another account says it treats blood in the urine caused by internal injury.

Lieque treats burning, painful urination.

Jingmen and Zhaohai treat yellow urine and urinary blockage. Another account says that Jingmen treats overflowing fluid retention and urinary blockage with yellow urine.

Yinjiao, Shimen, and Weiyang treat hardness and pain in the lower abdomen, with pain radiating to the genitals and causing inability to urinate.

Daling treats red eyes and urine that is red like blood.

Chengjiang treats reddish-yellow urine and may also treat urinary incontinence.

Wangu, Xiaochangshu, Baihuanshu, and Pangguangshu treat reddish-yellow urine.

Qiangu and Weizhong treat reddish urine and difficulty urinating.

Yingu treats difficulty urinating and impotence, in which the penis cannot become erect or is unusable.

Difficulty Urinating, Painful Urination, and Incontinence

Zhongfeng and Xingjian treat chills, whitish urine, and difficulty or pain during urination. Another account says that Xingjian treats urinary retention and pain inside the penis.

For urine that is green, yellow, red, white, or black, select the corresponding Five Transporting Points, the five categories of points along the channels: for green, use a Jing-Well point; for yellow, a Shu-Stream point; for red, a Ying-Spring point; for white, a Jing-River point; and for black, a He-Sea point.

Guanyuan and Jiuquan treat impaired Qi movement in the bladder, painful and difficult urination, and frequent urination.

Yinlingquan and Guanyuan treat imbalances of cold and heat, kidney disorders, inability to bend forward or backward, obstructed Qi movement, and yellow urine.

Qichong treats abdominal distension, heat-type painful urination, and urinary retention.

Ququan treats urinary retention and impotence.

Jiaoxin treats Qi-type painful urination; Rangu treats urinary retention and hernia.

Fuliu treats painful urination; another account says it treats blood in the urine. Xuanzhong treats the Five Types of painful urination.

Dadun and Qimen treat the Five Types of painful urination and urinary retention.

Tongli treats incontinence. Qugu treats lower abdominal distension, blood in the urine, and difficulty urinating. Guanmen, Zhongfu, and Shenmen treat incontinence. The Jia Yi Jing gives “Weizhong” instead of “Zhongfu.” Yinlingquan and Yanglingquan treat loss of bladder control and unconscious incontinence.

Diarrhea and Dysentery

Jingmen, Rangu, and Yinlingquan treat watery diarrhea and inability to digest food.

Jiaoxin treats red-and-white dysentery or persistent bloody stools.

The Dantian treats persistent diarrhea and dysentery, as well as cramping pain in the lower abdomen.

Fuliu treats pus and blood in the stool, diarrhea and dysentery, tenesmus, and abdominal pain like spasms.

Pishu treats diarrhea and dysentery, inability to eat, and failure to nourish the muscles even after eating.

Xiaochangshu treats diarrhea and dysentery, pus and blood in the stool, or stools in five different colors. In severe cases, there may also be prolapse, swelling, and pain.

Guanyuan and Taixi treat persistent diarrhea and dysentery.

Jingmen and Kunlun treat watery diarrhea and bodily pain.

Tianshu treats diarrhea in winter caused by renewed exposure to cold, pain around the navel, and severe pain caused by Qi moving unpredictably between the intestines and stomach.

Fai treats pus and blood in the stool, cold in the abdomen, undigested food, and abdominal pain.

Chize treats vomiting and diarrhea occurring at the same time, as well as pain beneath both sides of the ribs.

Shugu treats diarrhea caused by intestinal disorders. Changqiang treats heaviness in the head and watery diarrhea.

Taibai treats abdominal distension, undigested food, easy vomiting, and pus and blood in the stool.

Diji treats loose stools, masses in the abdomen, abdominal pain, and obstruction affecting the internal organs.

Yinlingquan and Yinbai treat heat in the chest and sudden diarrhea.

Taichong and Ququan treat loose stools, dysentery, and persistent bloody stools.

Shenshu and Zhangmen treat cold in the abdomen, watery diarrhea, and undigested food.

Huìyáng (an acupuncture point) treats cold in the abdomen, persistent diarrhea, and bloody stools caused by intestinal disorders.

Sānjiāoshū (an acupuncture point), Xiǎochángshū (an acupuncture point), Xiàjiào (an acupuncture point), Yìshè (an acupuncture point), and Zhāngmén (an acupuncture point) treat borborygmus, abdominal distension, and persistent diarrhea.

Zhōngjiào (an acupuncture point) treats abdominal distension and the passage of undigested food.

Dàchángshū (an acupuncture point) treats borborygmus, abdominal swelling, and sudden-onset diarrhea.

Wasting-Thirst Disorder

Chéngjiāng (an acupuncture point), Yìshè, Guānchōng (an acupuncture point), and Rángǔ (an acupuncture point) treat wasting-thirst disorder, whose main symptoms are thirst and excessive drinking, as well as an unusually strong desire to drink water.

Another account says that Yìshè treats wasting-thirst disorder, fever, and yellowing of the body and eyes. Láogōng (an acupuncture point) treats unbearable thirst and inability to eat.

Qūchí (an acupuncture point) treats alternating chills and fever, and thirst. Yǐnbái (an acupuncture point) treats thirst that persists after drinking.

Xíngjiān (an acupuncture point) and Tàichōng (an acupuncture point) treat dryness of the throat and a tendency to become thirsty.

Shāngqiū (an acupuncture point) treats vexing heat in the chest and thirst.

Edema

Gōngsūn (an acupuncture point) treats swelling of the head and face. Shuǐgōu (an acupuncture point) treats edema and swelling in the philtrum beneath the nose.

Wèicāng (an acupuncture point) treats edema, abdominal distension, inability to eat, and aversion to cold.

Zhāngmén treats generalized, fluid swelling of the skin, or stone-water—a type of edema described in ancient sources in which the abdomen is distended and hard. It also treats swelling of the body.

Wūyì (an acupuncture point) treats swelling throughout the body and skin pain so severe that clothing cannot touch the skin.

Zhōngfǔ (an acupuncture point), Jiānshǐ (an acupuncture point), and Hégǔ (an acupuncture point) treat swelling of the face and abdomen.

Yīnjiāo (an acupuncture point) and Shímén (an acupuncture point) treat water distension, fluid retained beneath the skin, and swelling and hardening of the skin of the lower abdomen, yellow urine, and fullness from Qi in the abdomen.

Guānyuán (an acupuncture point) treats fullness and distension in the lower abdomen, and stone-water.

Sìmǎn (an acupuncture point) and Rángǔ treat extensive abdominal distension and stone-water.

Guānmén (an acupuncture point) treats generalized swelling and heaviness of the body.

Tiānshū (an acupuncture point), Fēnglóng (an acupuncture point), Lìduì (an acupuncture point), Xiàngǔ (an acupuncture point), and Chōngyáng (an acupuncture point) treat swelling of the face. Another account says Fēnglóng also treats swelling of the limbs and a heavy, damp feeling in the body.

Tiānfǔ (an acupuncture point) treats fullness and distension of the body, rebellious Qi that makes it impossible to lie flat, and swelling of the body and wheezing caused by wind pathogen and sweating.

Qìchōng (an acupuncture point) treats exuberant, congested Qi and stone-water.

Jiěxī (an acupuncture point) treats wind-water, an edema described in ancient sources as arising from the effects of wind pathogen, marked by facial swelling and dark coloration.

Shànglián (an acupuncture point) treats wind-water and swelling of the knees.

Sānlǐ (an acupuncture point) treats abdominal distension and swelling of the skin caused by edema.

Xiàngǔ and Lièquē (an acupuncture point) treat swelling of the face and around the eyes. Another account says Lièquē also treats sweating and swelling of the limbs.

Línqì (an acupuncture point) treats swelling beneath the armpits and fullness and oppression in the chest.

Dàdūn (an acupuncture point) treats abdominal swelling, especially a subtle distending discomfort around the navel.

Tiānyǒu (an acupuncture point) treats swelling of the breasts and the supraclavicular hollows.

Kūnlún (an acupuncture point) treats swelling of the lower back, buttocks, calves, and heels.

Qiūxū (an acupuncture point) and Yángqiāo (an acupuncture point) treat swelling beneath the armpits, alternating chills and fever, and swelling of the neck.

Qūquán (an acupuncture point) treats abdominal swelling. Fùliū (an acupuncture point) and Fēnglóng treat wind Qi rising counterflow and swelling of the limbs. Yīngǔ (an acupuncture point) treats alternating chills and fever, and swelling that affects one side of the abdomen.

Wángǔ (an acupuncture point) and Jùliáo (an acupuncture point) treat swelling of the head and face caused by Qi stagnation.

Yanglingquan (a point on the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Channel) is indicated for swelling of the head and face.

For abscesses or swelling on the head or face, or for retained fluid (fluid that has accumulated and is not being transformed), with distention and fullness in the chest and sides that feels tight and uncomfortable, needling Xiangu (a point on the Foot Yangming Stomach Channel) and letting blood can bring immediate relief.

Inability to Eat

Fenglong (a point on the Foot Yangming Stomach Channel) is indicated for inability to eat. Shimen (a point on the Ren Vessel) is indicated for having no desire to eat and for food that enters the stomach but cannot be digested. Tianshu, Lidui, and Neiting (all points on the Foot Yangming Stomach Channel) are indicated for indigestion, lack of appetite, and tightness beside the navel.

Weidao (a point on the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Channel) is indicated when water Qi accumulates in the Triple Burner and the person cannot eat. Zhongfeng (a point on the Foot Jueyin Liver Channel) is indicated for yellowing of the body, slight fever, and lack of appetite. Rangu, Neiting, and Pishu are indicated for lack of appetite.

Weishu and Shenshu are indicated for cold in the stomach, abdominal distention, and eating a lot while becoming thin. (Another account says that Weishu is indicated for vomiting, spasms in the sinews and vessels, difficulty eating, and inability to eat.)

Dachangshu and Zhourong are indicated when food is difficult to swallow and the person likes to drink water. Yanggang, Qimen, Shaoshang, and Laogong are indicated for difficulty swallowing food and drink.

Zhangmen is indicated for food that is not digested but is vomited back up after entering the abdomen, heat in the stomach with lack of appetite, and difficulty swallowing. It is also indicated when the smell of food causes discomfort, and for symptoms such as yellowing of the body, soreness, and wasting after eating too much.

Zhongting and Zhongfu are indicated for cold between the diaphragm, difficulty swallowing food, vomiting, and bringing food back up. Shidou is indicated for rumbling between the diaphragm, often with a faint sound of water. Juque is indicated for a blockage between the diaphragm. Zhongji is indicated for feeling hungry but being unable to eat.

Shangguan and Zhongguan are indicated for cold in the stomach, as well as eating too much and food that is not digested. When food is not digested and is vomited back up after entering the abdomen, first needle Xiaguan, then needle Zusanli and apply the reducing method.

For lack of appetite, needling Rangu and letting a good deal of blood can make the person feel hungry immediately.

Vomiting

Shangqiu, Youmen, and Tonggu are indicated for a tendency to vomit. (Another account says that Shangqiu is indicated for Spleen deficiency, causing aversion to cold, discomfort, frequent sighing, alternating chills and fever, and vomiting.)

Shufu, Lingxu, Shencang, and Juque are indicated for vomiting and fullness in the chest. Shuaigu is indicated for vexation, distention and fullness, and vomiting. Tianrong is indicated for coughing with rebellious Qi, vomiting of frothy saliva, and expectoration. Weishu and Shenshu are indicated for vomiting.

Quze is indicated for rebellious Qi and vomiting of fluids. Zhongting and Zhongfu are indicated for retching and vomiting up food that has been eaten. Shimen is indicated for vomiting. Yanglingquan is indicated for vomiting stomach fluid from the previous night and for unsettled fluid churning below the heart. Weidao is indicated for persistent retching. Shaoshang and Laogong are indicated for vomiting. Juegu (the Xuanzhong point) is indicated for fever accompanied by an urge to vomit.

All the point names listed here refer to acupuncture points. “Indicated for” means that the point is listed as a primary treatment for the corresponding condition.

Dazhong and Daxi, the names of acupuncture points, mainly treat restlessness and discomfort in the heart, distention and fullness in the chest and epigastrium, and vomiting.

Hunmen and Yangguan mainly treat persistent vomiting and excessive saliva.

Yinbai mainly treats vomiting felt between the chest and diaphragm, and loss of appetite.

Geshu mainly treats food being eaten and then vomited back up. Zhangmen and Weiguan may also be treated with moxibustion.

Jueque and Xiongtang mainly treat vomiting up food.

Dadun mainly treats hiccups and belching. Juguan may also be treated with moxibustion.

Neiting mainly treats frequent stretching and yawning, and an aversion to hearing people’s voices.

Vomiting blood

Shangwan, Burong, and Daling mainly treat vomiting blood.

Xiongtang, Pishu, Shouxinzhu, Jianshi, Weiguan, Tianshu, Ganshu, Yuji, Laogong, Jianyu, and Daxi mainly treat spitting or vomiting blood.

Ximen mainly treats nosebleeds and vomiting blood.

Weizhong and Yinbai mainly treat severe, unremitting nosebleeds.

Daquan and Shenmen mainly treat spitting blood, chills and shivering, vomiting blood, and upward surging of the breath.

The Xi point of the Hand Shaoyin channel mainly treats vomiting blood.

Xingjian mainly treats shortness of breath, vomiting blood, and pain in the chest and back.

Dachong mainly treats pallor of the face and lips and frequent vomiting of blood. It also treats uterine bleeding in women.

Yongquan mainly treats persistent nosebleeds.

Rangu mainly treats coughing and coughing up blood.

For spitting blood caused by internal injury, when the patient is weak and the complexion lacks luster, the Diwuhui point may be treated. Insert the needle three fen. Moxibustion is strictly contraindicated.

For spitting blood, disperse Yuji and supplement Chize during needling.

Cough with upward surging of Qi

Tianrong, Lianquan, Pohu, Qishe, Yixi, and Futu mainly treat coughing with upward surging of Qi, panting, vomiting foam, and locked jaws.

The Jia Yi Jing says: When Yang Qi surges upward in great excess and congests the chest, causing tightness and fullness there, the shoulders rise with each breath, and the breath rushes upward in short, labored gasps, so that the person cannot breathe freely while sitting or bending forward, treat Tianrong. For Qi surging upward and chest pain, treat Lianquan. For coughing with upward surging of Qi, treat Pohu, Qishe, and Yixi. For noisy breathing in the throat and panting, treat Futu. For vomiting foam, treat Tianrong.

Touwei mainly treats upward surging of Qi with panting, restlessness and fullness in the chest, vomiting foam, and sweating.

Quepen, Xinshu, Ganshu, Jueque, and Jiuwei mainly treat coughing and spitting blood. The Jia Yi Jing also says that Jiuwei treats belching, panting, fullness in the chest, coughing, and vomiting.

Quepen, Tanzhong, and Jueque mainly treat coughing.

Qimen, along with the point on the outer side of the elbow crease at the bony prominence of the right arm when the elbow is bent, mainly treats coughing with upward surging of Qi. The Jia Yi Jing also says that Qimen treats upward surging of Qi with panting, restlessness when lying down, coughing, and masses below the ribs.

Tianfu (an acupuncture point) treats panting and difficulty breathing caused by Qi rising.

Rangu, Tianquan, Xiangu, Xiongtang, Zhangmen, Ququan, Tiantu, Yunmen, Feishu, Linqi, Jianjing, Fengmen, and Xingjian treat coughing with rebellious Qi.

Weidao treats persistent coughing.

Futu treats coughing with rebellious Qi, Qi surging upward, sounds in the throat, and panting.

Pohu and Zhongfu treat cold and heat in the lungs, difficulty breathing that prevents lying flat, coughing with rebellious Qi, Qi surging upward, vomiting of foam, and rapid, labored breathing.

Dabao treats obstructed breathing that makes it impossible to breathe.

Feishu and Shenshu treat disorders such as panting, coughing, and shortness of breath.

Huozhong and Shimen treat coughing with rebellious Qi, Qi surging upward, drooling, and excessive saliva.

Tianchi treats Qi surging upward and sounds in the throat.

Tiantu and Huagai treat coughing with rebellious Qi, Qi surging upward, and sudden attacks of panting.

Zigong, Yutang, and Daxi treat coughing with rebellious Qi, Qi surging upward, and distress in the chest.

Shanzhong and Huagai treat shortness of breath, inability to breathe, and inability to speak.

Yufu and Shencang treat coughing with rebellious Qi, Qi surging upward, and panting that makes breathing difficult.

Huozhong and Yunmen treat coughing with rebellious Qi, Qi surging upward, drooling, excessive saliva, and difficulty breathing.

For panting with palpitations and restlessness, Bulang and Andu treat impaired Qi movement above the diaphragm, shortness of breath, and panting.

Qihu, Yunmen, Tianfu, and Shenmen treat panting with rebellious Qi and Qi surging upward, labored breathing with raised shoulders, and loss of the sense of taste.

Xiabai treats dry cough, dry retching, and tightness and fullness in the chest.

Kufang, Zhongfu, Zhourong, and Chize treat coughing with rebellious Qi and Qi surging upward, copious, turbid phlegm and saliva during breathing, or coughing up foam or pus and blood. Another account says that Zhongfu treats constriction of the lung vessels and coughing often accompanied by chest pain.

Shaohai treats rebellious Qi, difficulty breathing, hiccups, and dry retching.

Jingqu and Xingjian treat susceptibility to coughing. Another account says that Jingqu treats coughing with rebellious Qi, Qi surging upward, panting, and heat in the palms.

Daling and Shaoshang treat coughing with rebellious Qi and panting. Another account says that Daling treats coughing with rebellious Qi accompanied by episodes of cold and heat.

Laogong treats rebellious Qi and persistent hiccups.

Daqian treats coughing with rebellious Qi, chest tightness, and panting that makes breathing difficult.

Sanli treats coughing and excessive phlegm and saliva.

Zhigou treats coughing, facial redness, and fever.

Jianyu treats Qi surging upward; Qianyu treats coughing and chest tightness.

Quze is treated with bloodletting and is indicated for coughing and panting; bloodletting can bring rapid relief. In cases of sudden coughing, rebellious Qi, coughing up phlegm, hiccups, or frequent coughing that makes it difficult to release the breath, first select Sanli, then Taibai and Zhangmen.

Running-Pig Qi

The Zhangmen, Shimen, and Yinjiao points are used to treat Running-Pig Qi surging upward, shortness of breath, and similar symptoms. (The Jia Yi Jing says that during an attack of Running-Pig Qi, the abdomen becomes distended and full.)

The Zhangmen point treats Running-Pig Qi, in which Qi surges upward and the abdomen becomes distended, full, and painful, with swelling of the penis. The pain first pulls toward the lower back, then toward the lower abdomen and hips. The lower abdomen becomes hard and painful; the pain pulls downward to the genital area, urination becomes impossible, and the testicles retract.

The Shimen point treats Running-Pig Qi with upward surging, abdominal distension, hardness, and pain. The pain pulls toward the genital area, urination becomes impossible, and the testicles retract. The Yinjiao point also treats these symptoms.

The Guanyuan point treats Running-Pig Qi and cold Qi invading the lower abdomen.

The Qimen point treats Running-Pig Qi that courses up and down.

The Guilai point treats attacks of Running-Pig Qi in which the testicles retract upward and the pain pulls toward the penis.

The Zhongji point treats Running-Pig Qi surging upward into the chest and heart area. In severe cases, the person becomes unable to catch their breath.

The Tianshu point treats abdominal distension and hernia caused by Running-Pig Qi. (The Jia Yi Jing says that symptoms may also include Qi hernia, hiccups, vomiting, and facial swelling.)

The Rangu point treats cold in the chest, a pulse that comes and goes, and an intermittent pulse at the cun position, as well as lower abdominal distension and Qi surging upward into the chest and heart area.

“Running-Pig Qi” is the name of a disorder in ancient medical texts. It describes Qi surging upward from the lower abdomen like a running pig. The passage lists related symptoms and the acupuncture points said to treat them.