《孫真人備急千金要方》Vol. 92

The Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold by the True Person Sun, Scroll 92, Section 10

It was collated by Lin Yi and others, who served in the Song dynasty as Court Gentleman for Court Audiences, Acting Junior Vice Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, and Editors of the Secret Pavilion.

Formulas for Acupuncture Points

The Four Limbs, Third Section

Diseases of the Hand

The Yemen point is indicated for pain in the arm; the Jueque point is indicated for coldness in the hand.

The Jianzhen point is indicated for weakness and wasting of the arm, with inability to raise it.

The Yinjiao point is indicated for cramping of the hands and feet.

The Shaoshang point is indicated for numbness and loss of sensation in the hand; the Lieque point is indicated for heat in the arm.

The Daling point is indicated for cramping of the hand and inability to extend it. Another account says it is also indicated for pulling and deviation of the hand.

The Neiguan point is indicated for heat in the hand following windstroke.

The Jianshi point is indicated for pain in the hand; the Quze point is indicated for purplish discoloration of the hand and Qi counterflow.

The Zhongchong, Laogong, Shaochong, Daquan, and Jingqu points are also listed among the points used to treat the hand ailments described in this section.

The Lieque point is indicated for heat in the palm and pain in the elbow.

The Qianye point is indicated for tightness along the inner side of the arm, making it impossible to raise the hand.

The Chize point is indicated for pulling pain that makes it impossible to extend the hand.

The Shenmen and Shaohai points are indicated for cramping of the arm.

The Yanglao point is indicated when the hand cannot move up and down.

The Neiting point is indicated for coldness and oppression in the hands and feet.

The Wangu and Zhongzhu points are indicated for pulling in the five fingers that prevents them from bending or extending.

The Quchi point is indicated when the hand cannot lift heavy objects, when the wrist is tight, when the elbow is painful, and when bending and extending are difficult. Another account says it is indicated when the arm cannot be raised.

The Yangxi point is indicated for pain along the outer side of the arm and wrist, with inability to raise the arm.

The Xinshu and Ganshu points are indicated for tightness of the sinews and channels, with pain as the arms pull against one another.

Diseases of the Arm and Elbow

The Chize, Guanchong, Waiguan, and Qiaoyin points are indicated when the arm cannot be raised above the head.

The Qiangu, Houxi, and Yangxi points are indicated for heaviness and pain in the arm and cramping of the elbow.

The Naohui, Zhigou, Quchi, Wangu, and Zhouyao points are indicated for painful impediment of the elbow joint, aching heaviness in the arm, tightness and pain beneath the armpit, and difficulty bending or extending the elbow.

The Zhongliaoshu and Yixi points are indicated for cramping beneath the armpit.

The Wangu, Qiangu, Quchi, and Yanggu points are indicated for tightness in the arm and wrist, and pain along the outer side of the wrist that feels as though something were pulling it out.

The Tianjing, Waiguan, and Quchi points are indicated for weakness and wasting of the arm, and numbness with loss of sensation.

The Daquan and Jingqu points are indicated for pain along the inner side of the arm.

The Jugu and Qiangu points are indicated when the arm cannot be raised.

The Jianliao, Tianzong, and Yanggu points are indicated for pain in the arm.

The Quchi, Guanchong, Sanli, Zhongzhu, and Yanggu points are also listed among the treatment points in this section.

Here, “indicated for” is a common expression in acupuncture texts meaning that the book records the point as usable to treat the corresponding symptoms. “Shu” is part of the name of an acupuncture point.

Chize (an acupuncture point) treats pain in the elbow that worsens in the cold. Another view holds that Guanchong (an acupuncture point) treats elbow pain so severe that one cannot dress without help.

Yuji and Lingdao treat cramping and distension in the elbow. Daling treats elbow cramping and swelling beneath the armpit. Jianshi treats pain on the inner side of the elbow.

Diwuhui, Yangfu, Shenmai, Weiyang, Tianchi, and Linqi treat swelling beneath the armpit.

Shoulder and Back Disorders

Qishe treats shoulder swelling so severe that one cannot turn the head to look behind. Quchi and Tianliao treat heaviness and pain in the shoulder that make it difficult to raise the arm.

Tianjing treats shoulder pain, muscle weakness and wasting, numbness, difficulty bending or straightening the shoulder, and atrophy of the shoulder muscles. Jianzhen, Guanchong, and Jianyu treat heat in the shoulder and difficulty turning the head to look behind.

Jugu treats pain in the shoulder that prevents movement. Zhigou and Guanchong treat aching and heaviness in the shoulder and arm. Qinglengyuan and Yanggu treat an inability to raise the shoulder or dress without help. Tianzong treats heaviness in the shoulder and pain in the arm.

Jianwaishu treats pain and coldness around the shoulder blade, with pain that may extend to the elbow. Quyuan treats numbness around the shoulder blade. Houxi treats pain in the shoulder and arm; Wangu treats pain in the shoulder and arm. Yanglao and Tianzhu treat shoulder pain so severe that it feels as if the shoulder might break. Yongquan treats pain in the shoulder, back, and neck. Qianye treats pain at the front of the shoulder and armpit that extends into the chest.

Tianyou, Quepen, Shendao, Dazhu, Tiantu, Shuidao, and Jugu treat pain in the shoulder and back. Geshu, Yixi, Jingmen, and Chize treat coldness and stiffness in the shoulder and back.

For pain on the inner side of the shoulder blade, Lieque may be needled. Lieque may also treat cold shivering in the back and shortness of breath; in cold reversal, the hands cross over one another and become cramped and stiff. In general, excess patterns produce heat in the shoulders and back, sweating, and sudden swelling of the limbs. Deficiency patterns produce cold shivering in the shoulders and back and shortness of breath.

Lower Back and Spine Disorders

Shendao, Guzhong, Yaoshu, Changqiang, Dazhu, Geguan, Shuifen, Pishu, Xiaochangshu, and Pangguangshu treat cramping and stiffness in the lower back and spine. Yaoshu, Pangguangshu, Changqiang, Qichong, Shangliao, Xialiao, and Juliao treat lower back pain.

Zhishi and Jingmen treat lower back pain and stiffness in the back. Xiaochangshu, Zhonglushu, and Baihuanshu treat hernial pain in the lower back and spine. Ciliao, Baohuang, and Chengjin treat pain and coldness in the lower back and spine.

For numbness below the waist, extending down to the feet, points such as Zusanli, Yinshi, and Yangfu may be selected.

Ligou treats lower back pain so severe that the person cannot turn their head or twist their body. The Jia Yi Jing also says that Yangfu treats lower back pain that feels as if a heavy hammer is pressing on it, with swelling and pain in the lumbar region. When the person coughs, the sinews and channels tighten; joints throughout the body hurt, and the pain shifts unpredictably up and down. Chills and fever may also occur.

Shugu, Feiyang, and Chengjin treat severe lower back pain that feels as if the waist has been broken.

Shenmai, Taichong, and Yangqiao treat lower back pain so severe that the waist and legs cannot be lifted.

Kunlun treats stiffness in the back, along with a heavy sensation in the bones of the back and buttocks.

Heyang treats pain in the lower back and spine that radiates into the abdomen.

Weizhong treats lower back pain in which pain travels upward along both sides of the spine to the head, leaving the head and neck stiff and difficult to move. When the lower back and legs feel heavy and painful, bloodletting at Weizhong may also be used. Longstanding ailments and persistent pain that have not responded to treatment may often be relieved this way.

Dazhong treats pain in the lower back and spine. Weiyang and Yinmen treat lower back pain that leaves a person able only to bend forward, not lean backward. The Jia Yi Jing records this condition as “lower back pain that allows bending forward but not backward.”

Taibai, Yinlingquan, and Xingjian treat lower back pain so severe that the person cannot bend or straighten the body.

Fucheng treats cold and pain in the lower back, spine, buttocks, and inner thighs.

Yongquan treats pain that pulls along the lower back and spine, with a sensation as if the area might come apart. The Jia Yi Jing says that Yongquan also treats lower back pain and difficulty passing stool.

Yingu treats pain along the inner side of the spine.

Fufen treats back pain that radiates to the head.

Gequan, Zhibian, and Jinggu treat back pain with sensitivity to cold and stiffness in the spine, making it difficult to bend or straighten the body.

Jingmen treats lower back pain that makes it difficult to stand for long. The Jia Yi Jing also records that Shiguan treats spasms of the spine that arch the body backward.

Foot Ailments

Kunlun treats a sensation as if the foot were bound, along with unusual pain around the ankle that feels as if the joint were separating.

Yinlingquan treats numbness and pain in the feet.

Jinggu, Chengshan, Chengjin, and Shangqiu treat cramping of the tendons in the feet. The Jia Yi Jing also records that Chengshan and Chengjin treat aching in the lower legs, cramping of the feet, heel pain, and sudden, intense tightening and pain in the foot tendons.

Fubai treats weakness in the feet that makes them difficult to control.

Tianzhu and Xingjian treat weakness in the feet that makes it difficult to support the body. The Jia Yi Jing also records that Xingjian treats coldness in the feet and heat on the soles.

Rangu treats difficulty placing the foot steadily on the ground, aching in the lower legs, and inability to stand for long.

Zhongdu treats heat on the soles, coldness in the lower legs, inability to stand for long, and inability to walk due to damp impediment.

Chongyang, Zusanli, Pushen, Feiyang, Fuliu, and Wangu treat weakness and wasting of the feet so severe that shoes slip off easily and the feet are difficult to control. The Jia Yi Jing also says that Pushen treats pain at the center of the heel and behind the ankle; Feiyang treats pain in the calf; and Fuliu treats coldness in the lower legs that does not readily warm on its own, as well as pain along the back of the lower legs.

Here, “points” means the acupoints used in acupuncture. “Treat” indicates that classical acupuncture texts list the point as being used for the corresponding condition.

(Acute pain, pain in the ball of the foot or on the top of the foot)

Jinggu, Rangu, and Shenshu treat foot pain.

Daxi, Ciliao, and Pangguangshu treat coldness and numbness in the feet. Another account identifies Taixi instead.

(For coldness in the hands and feet, with the cold extending to the joints)

Dicang and Daquan treat sprains of the foot, weakness causing a limp, and inability to walk.

Guangming treats weakness and wasting of the lower limbs, with inability to rise after sitting down.

Fengfu and Yaoshu treat numbness in the feet.

Tiaokou, Zusanli, Chengshan, and Chengjin treat heat in the soles of the feet and inability to stand for long.

Qiuxu treats inability to bend or extend the wrist, inability to rise after sitting down, and pain around the hip joint and in the feet.

Yangfu, Yangjiao, and Yanglingquan treat paralysis and numbness around the hip joint and knee.

Huantiao, Shugu, Jiaoxin, Yinjiao, and Yinshe treat deep pain around the hip joint and inability to raise the leg. Linqi and Sanyinjiao treat pain on the inner thigh that makes walking difficult, as well as pain in the skin on the outer side of the foot.

Shenmai, Yinbai, and Xingjian treat alternating sensations of cold and heat inside the lower leg.

Dachong and Yongquan treat aching pain in the lower leg.

Fuyang treats pain in the bone on the outer side of the calf.

Zhiyin treats an invasion of Wind-Cold beginning at the little toe, which obstructs the channels and causes symptoms to spread upward and downward.

Zhiyang treats pain in the lower leg, heaviness in the limbs, shortness of breath, and difficulty speaking.

Lidui, Tiaokou, and Sanyinjiao treat coldness in the lower legs that prevents sleep.

Neiting and Huantiao treat pain in the lower legs and inability to bend or extend them.

Yangjian, Huantiao, and Chengjin treat obstruction and numbness in the lower legs.

Yongquan and Rangu treat pain in all five toes, so severe that the foot cannot touch the ground.

For deep pain around the hip joint and inability to raise the leg, use a fine needle and retain it until a sensation of coolness is felt. The number of needle insertions is determined according to the waxing and waning of the moon. The pain may ease immediately after needling. The original text does not further explain the specific counting method.

Knee disorders

Fengshi treats cramping pain in both knees that extends to the ribs, tightness of the sinews and channels, and weakness causing a limp. The affected area may appear blue, scorched black, withered, or dark, like decayed wood.

Dachong treats pain on the inner side of the knee and in front of the ankle.

Liangqiu, Ququan, and Yangguan treat cramping of the sinews and channels, inability to bend or extend the knees, and difficulty walking.

Dubi treats pain and numbness in the knees. Another account says it treats knee numbness and difficulty kneeling.

Zhongfeng treats low Qi, heaviness of the body, swelling of the knee caused by Dampness, and pain in front of the inner ankle.

Jiexi, Tiaokou, Qiuxu, and Taibai treat swelling of the knees and thighs, aching pain in the lower legs, and spasms of the sinews and channels.

Heyang treats heaviness in the knees and thighs.

Shanglian treats knee swelling caused by Wind-Water, an illness arising from Wind and Dampness.

Knee Disorders

Yinshi is used to treat cold invading the Futu muscle above the knee.

Jiaxi and Yangguan are used to treat pain on the outer side of the knee.

Biguan is used to treat coldness and numbness in the knee, weakness and paralysis, and inability to bend or straighten the knee.

Guangming is used to treat knee pain, heat in the lower leg, inability to walk, and one side of the hands or feet being smaller than the other.

Xiguan is used to treat pain on the inner side of the knee that pulls toward the kneecap, with inability to bend or straighten the knee. The pain may sometimes also pull toward the abdomen and be accompanied by a sore throat.

If Dubi, the point below the kneecap, becomes swollen, moxibustion may be used, but needling should not. If the swelling is hard, do not force treatment; doing so may be fatal.

Disorders of the Limbs

Zhangmen is used to treat sluggishness and weakness in the limbs, as well as emotional changes such as becoming easily angered or elated.

Lieque is used to treat cold, numb limbs and a tendency to laugh easily.

Ququan, Fuyang, Tianchi, Daju, Zhigou, Xiaohai, Juegu, Qiangu, and other points are used to treat weakness when moving the limbs.

Zhaohai is used to treat numbness and discomfort in the limbs.

Wuli, Sanyangluo, Tianjing, Lidui, Sanjian, and other points are used to treat excessive sleepiness and reluctance to move the limbs. Fuliu, Fenglong, Dadu, and other points are used to treat Wind Qi surging upward and swelling of the limbs.

Wind Disorders

Shuai Gu is used to treat Wind-Heat symptoms that arise after drinking alcohol, such as dizziness and pain in both eyes. The Jia Yi Jing also records inability to eat, distress and distension in the chest and abdomen, and vomiting.

Wangu is used to treat dizziness caused by Wind disorders, pain behind the ears, and distress in the heart. The Jia Yi Jing also records inability to control the feet, stumbling while walking, distortion of the mouth and eyes, shaking and twitching of the head and neck, and clenched jaws.

Tianzhu is used to treat dizziness from Wind disorders; Juegu is used to treat Wind-taxation and heaviness of the body.

Tianfu, Quchi, Lieque, Baihui, and other points are used to treat aversion to wind, susceptibility to pathogenic influences, tearing, and forgetfulness. Yanggu is used to treat dizziness and palpitations from Wind disorders, curled fingers, diarrhea, Wind sweating, and stiffness in the lower back and neck. The Jia Yi Jing records “pain in the wrist” instead of “curled fingers.”

Yinqiao is used to treat sudden onset of Wind disorders, fainting and loss of consciousness, and paralysis on one side of the body with inability to walk.

Jiexi is used to treat pathogenic Wind invading from the head down to the feet, with redness of the face and eyes.

Jiaxi is used to treat a cold sensation in the chest as if exposed to wind, dizziness, and pain in both cheeks.

Kunlun is used to treat madness and severe Wind disorders.

Lin Qi is used to treat eye pain caused by severe Wind disorders. The Jia Yi Jing specifies pain at the outer corner of the eye.

Fuyang is used to treat weakness and coldness, as well as heaviness and pain in the head caused by Wind disorders.

Yongquan is used to treat pathogenic Wind entering the abdomen.

Juq Que and Zhaohai are used to treat convulsions that pull at the navel and abdomen, and shortness of breath. The Jia Yi Jing also records that Zhaohai treats severe Wind disorders in which patients are silent and speak little, feel no pain, and see objects as if surrounded by starlight.

Neiguan is used to treat disorders of the hands caused by Wind-Heat; Jianshi is used to treat Wind-Heat symptoms in the head and body.

Shangyang (a point on the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Channel) treats conditions caused by wind pathogens in the ear.

Guanchong (a point on the Hand Shaoyang Triple Burner Channel) treats a darkened complexion, thirst, and conditions caused by wind pathogens.

Tianjing (a point on the Hand Shaoyang Triple Burner Channel), Shendao (a point on the Governing Vessel), and Xinshu (a back-shu point) treat grief, a dazed state of mind, and sorrow or unhappiness. Another account says Tianjing treats severe wind disease, in which the patient remains silent, cannot tell where the pain is, and feels sorrowful and unhappy.

Mingmen (a point on the Governing Vessel) treats convulsions and stiffness, with pain pulling through the lower back and abdomen.

Houxi (a point on the Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Channel) treats chills caused by wind pathogens; Yemen (a point on the Hand Shaoyang Triple Burner Channel) treats fever caused by wind and cold.

Shangguan (a point on the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Channel) treats convulsions, foaming at the mouth, alternating chills and fever, spasms with pulling pain, and bone pain.

Zhonglushu (a back-shu point), Changqiang (a point on the Governing Vessel), and Shenshu (a back-shu point) treat alternating chills and fever and backward arching of the body.

Pishu (a back-shu point) and Pangguangshu (a back-shu point) treat fever, spasms, and bone pain with a pulling sensation.

Ganshu (a back-shu point) treats cold affecting the sinews and vessels, alternating chills and fever, spasms, and stiffness of the sinews and vessels, sometimes with pulling between the arms.

Tongli (a point on the Hand Shaoyin Heart Channel) treats inability to speak; Yuji (a point on the Hand Taiyin Lung Channel) treats spasms, Qi surging upward, and loss of voice with inability to speak.

Damp Bi (damp pathogens obstructing the channels and collaterals, causing pain, numbness, or impaired movement)

Quchi (a point on the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Channel) and Lieque (a point on the Hand Taiyin Lung Channel) treat heaviness and unsteadiness of the body, along with frequent sensitivity to cold.

Fengshi (a point on the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Channel) treats weakness and flaccidity of the limbs, atrophy and Bi impediment, and pain, cold, or numbness in the calf.

Zhongdu (a point on the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Channel) treats pain, Bi obstruction, and numbness caused by cold Qi lodged between the muscles.

Yangguan (a point on the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Channel) treats pain on the outer side of the knee and inability to bend or extend it, as well as Bi obstruction and numbness in the calf.

Xuanzhong (a point on the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Channel) treats Damp Bi, spreading swelling, stiffness of the thigh sinews and vessels, convulsions, and calf pain.

Fenglong (a point on the Foot Yangming Stomach Channel) treats heaviness of the body due to dampness. Ququan (a point on the Foot Jueyin Liver Channel) treats sudden-onset Bi disease, with pain pulling down to the joint below the knee.

Yanglingquan (a point on the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Channel) treats Bi pain in the thigh, with pain pulling toward the knee; it also treats pain, numbness, and stiffness of the sinews and vessels on the outer side of the thigh.

Juegu (another name for Xuanzhong, a point on the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Channel) treats pain where the thigh meets the hip joint; instability and aching in the knee and lower leg bones; Bi obstruction and numbness; contraction of the sinews and vessels; and aching weakness in joints throughout the body.

Lougu (a point on the Foot Taiyin Spleen Channel) treats long-standing Damp Bi that prevents walking.

Shangqiu (a point on the Foot Taiyin Spleen Channel) treats Bone Bi and oppressive fullness in the chest and heart region.

Zhongfeng (a point on the Foot Jueyin Liver Channel) treats weakness and flaccidity, cold limbs, numbness, shortness of breath, and heaviness of the body due to dampness.

Linqi (a point on the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Channel) treats Bi pain throughout the body, with a cold sensation as if washed by water and accompanied by shivering.

For numbness of the body, first select Jinggu (a point on the Foot Taiyang Bladder Channel), then Zhongfeng and Juegu; use the reducing method for all three (a needling technique intended to drain pathogenic factors).

Dian disorders (an ancient general term for conditions involving abnormal mental states and related symptoms)

Pianli (a point on the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Channel), Shenting (a point on the Governing Vessel), Zanzhu (a point on the Foot Taiyang Bladder Channel), Benshen (a point on the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Channel), Tinggong (a point on the Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Channel), Shangxing (a point on the Governing Vessel), Baihui (a point on the Governing Vessel), Tinghui (a point on the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Channel), Zhubin (a point on the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Channel), Yangxi (a point on the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Channel), Houding (a point on the Governing Vessel), Qiangjian (a point on the Governing Vessel), Naohu (a point on the Governing Vessel), Luoque (a point on the Foot Taiyang Bladder Channel), and Yuzhen (a point on the Foot Taiyang Bladder Channel) treat Dian disorders and vomiting with rebellious Qi. Another account says Pianli treats Dian disorders, excessive talking, tinnitus, and deviation of the mouth and eyes.

Zanzhu, Xiaohai (a point on the Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Channel), Houding, and Qiangjian treat epileptic seizures, convulsions, frenzied running, inability to sleep, and distress in the heart.

Jinmen (a point on the Foot Taiyang Bladder Channel) and Pucan (a point on the Foot Taiyang Bladder Channel) treat Dian disorders and horse epilepsy, an ancient term for a type of epileptic seizure.

Duanrui, Yinjiao, Chengjiang, Daying, Sizhu kong, Naohu, Tianzhu, Shangqiu, and other points are meridian points used in acupuncture. The original lists the conditions each point is said to treat:

Sihui, Tianzhu, and Shangqiu are said to treat convulsive disorders, with symptoms including vomiting foam, alternating chills and fever, and spasms. Another account says that Chengjiang and Daying treat alternating chills and fever, cold limbs, chattering jaws, epileptic convulsions, and locked jaw; Tianzhu treats sudden seizures and dizziness; and Shangqiu treats seizures and convulsions.

Shangguan is said to treat convulsions, foaming at the mouth, alternating chills and fever, and spasms. Sizhu kong and Tonggu are said to treat wind-related epilepsy.

When a convulsive episode brings foaming at the mouth, mental agitation and confusion, and fullness in the chest and abdomen, Tonggu may be needled. Another account says Tonggu treats inner agitation, frequent yawning, convulsive disorders, palpitations, and the sensation of phlegm in the throat. Jiexi and Yangqiao are said to treat convulsive disorders.

Naohu, Tinghui, Fengfu, Tinggong, and Yifeng are said to treat aching joints, dizziness, mental agitation and confusion, convulsions, locked jaw, sounds in the throat, foaming at the mouth, and loss of voice. Naohui and Shenmai are said to treat convulsive disorders and Qi disorders in the interstices of the skin.

Wuchu, Shenzhu, Weizhong, Weiyang, and Kunlun are said to treat stiffness in the back, the body arching backward, convulsions, convulsive disorders, and headache. Another account says Shenzhu treats convulsive disorders, convulsions, murderous anger, fever with frantic running, incoherent speech, and seeing ghosts; Kunlun treats seizures, convulsions, and jaws clenched shut.

Chize and Rangu are said to treat convulsive episodes in which the arm cannot be raised above the head. Lieque is said to treat heat-related seizures, during which the person is startled and seems to see something before them. Quchi and Shaoze are said to treat convulsions and convulsive disorders.

Feiyang, Taiyi, and Huaroumen are said to treat convulsive disorders, mental agitation, and tongue protrusion. Changqiang is said to treat episodes of frenzied behavior accompanied by swelling of the facial skin; the original says this condition is “incurable.”

Wenliou and Pucan are said to treat convulsive disorders marked by tongue protrusion, chattering jaws, frenzied speech, or seeing ghosts. Jinsuo, Qugu, Yingu, and Xingjian are said to treat fright-induced seizures, frantic running, and convulsive disorders. Jianshi is said to treat being easily saddened or startled, frenzied behavior, and a flushed face.

Yangxi and Tianjing are said to treat yellowing of the eyes, loss of voice, and convulsions with spasms. Wangu is said to treat convulsive disorders, collapsing stiffly to the ground, and frenzied intermittent fever.

Tianjing and Xiaohai are said to treat convulsive disorders and “goat epilepsy,” an ancient term for a type of seizure, with symptoms including tongue protrusion, bleating like a goat, and twisting of the neck. Xuanli and Shugu are said to treat convulsive disorders, spasms that pull the limbs together, being easily startled, and bleating like a goat. Tianchong is said to treat headache, convulsive disorders, spasms that pull the limbs together, and frequent palpitations with fright.

Fengchi, Tinghui, and Fuliu are said to treat alternating chills and fever, and convulsive episodes in which the person collapses. Fengfu, Kunlun, and Shugu are said to treat frenzied behavior and excessive speech that cannot be stopped.

Naokong and Shugu treat manic illness, wasting of the body, and headache.

Fengfu and Feishu treat running about in a frenzy and wanting to kill oneself.

Gequ, Tinghui, and Shenzhu treat running about in a frenzy and convulsions.

Tianzhu and Linqi treat mental confusion, incessant talking, and eyes rolling upward.

Zhizheng, Yuji, Hegu, Shaohai, Quchi, and Wangu treat incoherent speech and terror.

Wenliu, Yemen, and Jinggu treat frenzied collapse. Another account says Yemen treats being easily frightened, incoherent speech, and a flushed face.

Shenmen and Yanggu treat uncontrollable laughter. Another account says Shenmen treats frequent belching, fear with palpitations, and Qi deficiency.

Yangxi and Yanggu treat tongue thrusting, stiffness of the neck, and incoherent speech.

Juque and Zhubin treat mental confusion, incoherent speech, and angry cursing. Another account says Juque treats palpitations and shortness of breath.

Chongyang and Fenglong treat frenzied behavior, such as climbing high places, singing, taking off one’s clothes, and running about.

Xialian and Qiuxu treat abnormal speech.

Yinqiao treats being startled while lying down, with one’s eyes open as if seeing ghosts.

Laogong and Daling treat Wind-Heat, irritability, and mixed feelings of sorrow and joy, along with persistent yearning, sighing, weeping, or incessant laughter.

Quze and Daling treat agitation and being easily startled. (The Jia Yi Jing gives “Neiguan.”)

Yinjiao, Qihai, and Jugu treat being startled and unable to fall asleep. Another account says Jugu treats being easily startled.

Dazhong and Ximen treat fear of people and a lack of mental and physical vigor.

Rangu and Yanglingquan treat fearful unease, as if someone were coming to seize you.

Jiexi treats convulsions and seizures accompanied by terror.

Shaochong treats frequent sighing, distress in the chest, shortness of breath, sorrow, and terror.

Shaofu treats frequent belching, fear with palpitations, and Qi deficiency.

Xingjian treats heart pain, frequent fright, and sorrowful distress.

Sanjian, Hegu, and Lidui treat tongue thrusting, stiffness of the neck, and being easily startled. Another account says Lidui treats excessive sleepiness and being easily startled.

Tongli treats palpitations.

Yinxi of the Hand Shaoyin channel treats heart pain brought on by fright.

Houxi treats weeping and tears accompanied by terror.

Wangu treats distress in the chest and terror.

Sudden Collapse, Resembling Death

Yinbai and Dadun treat sudden collapse and loss of consciousness, while the pulse continues to beat as usual.

Zhongji and Pushen treat mental disorientation, sudden collapse, and distress with pain.

Jinmen treats sudden collapse and abrupt falling.

The Neiting point (on the Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming) treats coldness and numbness in the limbs and hands and feet. When these symptoms occur, press and hold the point for a prolonged time. The same method may be used for alternating chills and fever or headaches.

When the abdomen is distended and the skin is painful, this point may also be pressed and held for a prolonged time.

When pathogenic Qi enters the collateral vessels of the five meridians—Hand-Shaoyin, Hand-Taiyin, Foot-Shaoyin, Foot-Taiyin, and Foot-Yangming—it gathers in the ears and then connects upward to the left side of the head, at the temple. If the Qi and blood in all five collateral vessels are exhausted, yet the patient’s pulse continues to beat as usual while the body loses sensation and lies as if dead, needle the inner side of the big toe, above the toenail, about the width of a chive leaf from the tip. Then needle the center of the sole and the point above the toenail of the middle toe, once each. Next, needle once each at the inner side of the thumb, about a chive leaf’s width from the nail, and at the points on the Hand-Jueyin and Hand-Shaoyin meridians at the end of the pisiform bone. If the condition still does not improve, blow air into both ears through a tube. If this has no effect, pluck a square inch of hair from the left temple, burn it to ash, and have the patient swallow it with a cup of strong wine. For someone unable to drink, the wine may be poured down the throat; this is said to cure the illness.

Sudden Collapse from Malevolent Influences (an acute condition involving sudden fainting)

Baihui and Yuzhen treat sudden attacks in which the body stiffens and falls to the ground, as well as aversion to wind and cold.

Tongtian and Luoque treat sudden attacks with brief stiffening and collapse.

Dazhu treats bodily stiffness and inability to stand for long, oppression and distention in the chest and abdomen, cramping inside the abdomen, and general restlessness that makes even sitting or lying down uncomfortable.

Feishi and Dunzhu (ancient terms for acute conditions that arise suddenly and come and go unpredictably)

Tianfu treats sudden collapse from malevolent influences, pathogenic wind, and conditions described as Feishi, Ezhu, ghostly speech, and Dunshi.

Fenglong treats counterflow reversal (coldness reversing into the limbs), sudden bluish discoloration of the feet, and stabbing pain. It also treats abdominal pain like a knife cutting, difficulty passing stool, inner agitation, mania, seeing ghosts, uncontrollable laughter, and sudden swelling of the face and limbs.

Pangting lies below the armpit in the fourth intercostal space, roughly level with the nipple, in a hollow about two inches behind the breast. It is commonly called “Zhushi.” Raise the arm to locate the point. Needle to a depth of five fen and apply fifty moxa cones. It treats sudden collapse from malevolent influences, Feishi, Dunzhu, and distention in the chest and flanks.

Jiuqu Zhongfu lies three inches below Pangting (Zhushi). Needle to a depth of five fen and apply thirty moxa cones. It treats aversion to wind and pathogenic influences, Dunshi, and blood stasis within the body.

Sun Simiao’s Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand in Gold for Emergencies, volume 92.