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Tendon cramp (spasm of the gastrocnemius muscle) accompanied by unbearable pain in the tibia can be treated with moxibustion on the transverse tendon below the knee crease when the knee is flexed, three moxa cones. If abdominal distension and tendon cramp occur, moxibustion should be applied one cun above the umbilicus, fourteen moxa cones (two times seven). If there is stiffness in the lumbar vertebrae, accompanied by tendon cramp, urgency, bi-syndrome, and tendon contraction, moxibustion should be applied at the twenty-first vertebra (below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra), with the number of moxa cones corresponding to the patient's age.

For tendon cramp causing spasm and inability to flex or extend the ten fingers, moxibustion should be applied above the lateral malleolus of the foot, seven moxa cones.

Pusen (BL64) treats acute tendon cramp. The *Jia Yi Jing* states: also known as Anye, located in the depression below the calcaneus, accessible by arching the foot; it is a point where the Taiyang Yangqiao Vessel emerges. Apply seven moxa cones to each side, with moxa cones the size of half a jujube pit.

For tendon cramp affecting both arms and the chest, moxibustion should be applied at the white flesh margin of the palm, seven moxa cones. Additionally, moxibustion can be applied to Danzhong (CV17), Zhongfu (LU1), Jueque (CV14), the epigastric region, and Chize (LU5).

For vomiting followed by ability to eat again (Zoubu) accompanied by tendon cramp, moxibustion should be applied at the white flesh margin between the heel and ankle, twenty-one moxa cones (three times seven) to each site. Additionally, moxibustion can be applied to the center of the lower abdomen below the transverse bone, with the number of moxa cones corresponding to the patient's age.

For tendon cramp accompanied by cold limbs (Sijue), moxibustion should be applied at the junction of black and white skin on both sides of Rugen (ST18), one moxa cone to each side.

For tendon cramp, moxibustion should be applied to Yongquan (KI1), six to seven moxa cones. This point is located in the depression of the sole of the foot, directly below the large tendon of the great toe. Additionally, moxibustion can be applied to the center of the crease below the great toe, one moxa cone.

For persistent tendon cramp, moxibustion should be applied at the white flesh margin above the gathered tendons at the heel; seven moxa cones will lead to immediate recovery.

For tendon cramp entering the abdomen with severe abdominal pain, four people should hold the patient's limbs. Moxibustion should be applied one cun above the umbilicus, fourteen moxa cones. The patient will stop struggling spontaneously; do not continue holding them. Additionally, moxibustion can be applied to the large tendon inside the thigh, one cun from the yin region.

For cholera accompanied by tendon cramp, moxibustion should be applied to Juexin, located above the gathered large tendon of the great toe, six to seven moxa cones; this point is named Yongquan (KI1). Additionally, moxibustion can be applied to the center of the crease below the great toe, one moxa cone. Furthermore, moxibustion can be applied to the margin of the nail of the great toe, seven moxa cones.

Heartache with shortness of breath, vexation and heat in the palms, or crying, laughing, cursing, sadness, red face, body heat, and a pulse that is excess, large, and rapid indicates a treatable condition. In spring, puncture Zhongchong (PC9); in summer, Laogong (PC8); in late summer, Daling (PC7), all using the tonifying method. In autumn, Jianshi (PC5); in winter, Quze (PC3), all using the draining method. (These are points of the Pericardium Channel of Hand-Jueyin). Additionally, moxibustion should be applied to Jueque (CV14), fifty moxa cones, and to the fifth vertebra of the back (below the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra), one hundred moxa cones.

Kidney heartache: first select Jinggu (BL64) and Kunlun (BL60); if needling is ineffective, select Ranggu (KI2).

Stomach heartache: select Dadu (SP2) and Taibai (SP3).

Spleen heartache: select Ranggu (KI2) and Taixi (KI3).

Liver heartache: select Xingjian (LR2) and Taichong (LR3).

Lung heartache: select Yuji (LU10) and Taiyuan (LU9).

Heartache radiating to the waist and spine with urge to vomit: puncture the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Channel.

Heartache radiating to the back with dyspnea: puncture the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Channel; if ineffective, select the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Channel.

Heartache with abdominal distension, abdominal discomfort, and difficulty in defecation: select the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Channel.

Heartache with lower abdominal fullness, pain moving up and down without fixed location, and difficulty in urination: puncture the Foot-Jueyin Liver Channel.

Heartache with shortness of breath and inability to breathe fully: puncture the Hand-Taiyin Lung Channel.

Heartache that cannot be pressed, accompanied by vexation: Jueque (CV14) is the primary point.

Heartache with parasites, excessive saliva, and inability to turn over: Shangwan (CV13) is the primary point.

Heartache with chills, difficulty in bending and stretching, Xinhan striking the head, unconsciousness: Zhongwan (CV12) is the primary point.

Sudden severe pain in the heart and abdomen: Shimen (CV5) is the primary point.

Sudden severe pain of Xinhan: select the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Channel.

Mental restlessness with slight pain and vexation: moxibustion on Xinshu (BL15), one hundred moxa cones.

Heartache like stabbing with a awl or knife, with qi stagnation: moxibustion on Ge shu (BL17), seven moxa cones.

Heartache due to cold qi rising: moxibustion on Longhan, one hundred moxa cones. Located one and a half cun above Jiutui (CV15); do not needle.

Heartache due to evil qi rising, with hypochondriac tension and pain: moxibustion on Tonggu, fifty moxa cones. Located two cun below the nipple.

Sudden aversion to wind in heartache: moxibustion on Jueque (CV14), one hundred moxa cones.

Hardness, vexation, and qi stagnation in heartache: moxibustion on Taicang (Zhongwan, CV12), one hundred moxa cones.

Heartache: moxibustion at the wrist crease of the arm, twenty-one moxa cones (three times seven); additionally, moxibustion at the white flesh margin of both tiger mouths, seven moxa cones.

Sudden heartache: moxibustion at the tip of the middle finger of the hand, three moxa cones. Alternatively, measure the width of the patient's mouth horizontally, use this length to measure below the xiphoid process, and apply three moxa cones at the end of the measurement. For unbearable sharp pain of Xinhan: moxibustion on Jueque (CV14) and one cun to its left and right, one hundred moxa cones each. Also, measure the neck and spine with a rope in the same manner, aligning them positively, totaling six moxibustion sites. For sudden fullness and pain in the heart and abdomen: moxibustion one cun below the nipple, seventeen moxa cones; additionally, moxibustion on the inner side of the thumbs of both hands, at the first wrinkle behind the nail, one moxa cone each; additionally, moxibustion below the nails of the middle fingers of both hands, one moxa cone; this leads to recovery.

Fujie (ST29) treats periumbilical pain radiating to the heart.

Abdominal pain: acupuncture and moxibustion on Chongmen (SP12) treat cold qi filling the abdomen and accumulating pain wandering throughout.

Jianshi (PC5) treats cold invading the interior leading to deficiency of qi.

Yinbai (SP1) treats cold qi in the abdomen, distension, and wheezing.

Fuliu (KI7) treats abdominal cold and pain.

Shuifen (CV9) and Shimen (CV5) treat spasmodic pain in the lower abdomen.

Jueque (CV14), Shangwan (CV13), Shimen (CV5), and Yinqiao Mai treat abdominal fullness and sudden severe pain with sweating.

Zhongji (CV3) treats heat pain in the abdomen.

Xingjian (LR2) treats abdominal pain with heat rushing to the heart and fullness below the heart.

Taixi (KI3) treats pulling pain in the abdomen.

Yongquan (KI1) treats lower abdominal pain.

Fenglong (ST40) treats chest pain like stabbing and abdominal pain like being cut by a knife.