督脉穴歌
督脉行背之中行，二十八穴始长强。腰俞、阳关入命门，悬枢、脊中、中枢长。筋缩、至
阳归灵台，神道、身柱、陶道开。大椎、哑门连风府，脑户、强间后顶排。百会、前顶通囟会，
上星、神庭、素 对。水沟、兑端在唇上，龈交上齿缝之内。
凡取脊间督脉诸穴，当于骨节突处取之，但验于鱼骨，为可知也。若取于节下，必不见效。
长强（一名气之阴 ，一名撅骨，灵枢谓之穷骨，亦名骨 ） 在脊 骨端，伏地取之。督脉
之络，别走任脉，足少阴所结。刺二分，留七呼，灸三壮。甲乙经曰∶刺三分。一云日灸三十壮，
至二百壮止。忌冷食房劳。
主治腰脊强急，不可俯仰，狂病，大小便难，肠风下血，五痔五淋，下部疳蚀，洞泄失精
呕血，小儿囟陷，惊痫螈 ，脱肛泻血，此穴为五痔之本。一经验治少年注夏羸瘦，灸此最效。
千金翼云∶治赤白下痢，灸穷骨头百壮，多多惟佳。又下漏五痔，疳蛊食下部，刺三分，
伏地取之，以大痛为度，灸亦良，日三十壮，至七日止，但不及针。又灸尾翠骨七壮，治脱肛
神良，千金作龟尾，即穷骨也。
玉龙赋云∶兼承山，灸痔最妙。
席弘赋云∶连大杼行针，治小肠气痛。又云∶小儿脱肛患多时，先灸百会后长强。
百证赋云∶兼百会穴，专治脱肛。又云∶刺长强与承山，善主肠风新下血。
灵光赋云∶百会、龟尾治痢疾。
天星秘诀云∶兼大敦，治小肠疝气。
腰俞（一名腰柱，一名背解，一名腰户，一名髓空） 在二十一椎节下间宛宛中。刺二分，留七呼，灸
五壮。一曰刺五分，灸七七壮。
主治腰脊重痛，不得俯仰举动，腰以下至足冷痹不仁，强急不能坐卧，灸随年壮，温疟
汗不出，妇人经闭溺赤，灸后忌房劳强力。
千金云腰卒痛，去穷骨上一寸，灸七壮者，即此。
席弘赋云∶兼环跳烧针，治冷风冷痹。
阳关 在十六椎节下间，伏而取之。（甲乙经无此穴。）刺五分，灸三壮。
主治膝痛不可屈伸，风痹不仁，筋挛不行。
命门（一名属累） 在十四椎节下间，伏而取之。一云平脐，用线牵而取之。刺五分，灸三
壮。一曰刺三分，灸二十七壮。若年二十以上者，灸恐绝子。
主治肾虚腰痛，赤白带下，男子泄精耳鸣，手足冷痹挛疝，惊恐头眩，头痛如破，身热如
火，骨蒸汗不出， 疟螈 ，里急腹痛。
千金云∶腰痛不得动者，令病患正立，以竹杖拄地，度至脐，乃取杖度背脊，灸杖头尽
处，随年壮良。丈夫痔漏下血，脱肛不食，长泄痢，妇人崩中去血，带下淋浊赤白，皆灸之。
此挟两旁各一寸，横三间寸灸之。
神农经云∶治腰痛，可灸七壮。
玉龙赋云∶治老人便多，兼肾俞着艾。
标幽赋云∶兼肝俞，能使瞽士视秋毫之末。
一俗传以此穴灸寒热多效。
悬枢 在十三椎节下间，伏而取之。刺三分，灸三壮、五壮。
主治腰脊强不得屈伸，腹中积气，上下疼痛，水谷不化，泻痢不止。
脊中（一名神宗，一名脊俞） 在十一椎节下间，俯而取之。刺五分，禁灸，灸则令人偻。
主治风痫癫邪，腹满不食，五痔，积聚下痢。小儿痢下赤白，秋末脱肛，每厕则肛痛不
可忍者，灸之亦无妨。
中枢 在第十椎节下间，俯而取之。此穴诸书皆失之，惟气府论督脉下王氏注中有此
穴，及考之气穴论曰，背与心相控而痛，所治天突与十椎者，其穴即此。刺五分，禁灸，灸之
令人腰背伛偻。一传云此穴能退热进饮食，可灸三壮，常用常效，未见伛偻。
筋缩 在九椎节下间，俯而取之。刺五分，灸三壮、五壮。
主治癫疾惊狂，脊强风痫，目上视。
百证赋云∶兼水道，专治脊强。
至阳 在七椎节下间，俯而取之。刺五分，灸三壮。
主治腰脊强痛，胃中寒不食，少气难言，胸胁支满，羸瘦身黄，淫泺胫酸，四肢重痛，寒
热解 。一云灸三壮，治喘气立已。
神农经云∶治寒热胫酸，四肢重痛咳嗽，可灸三壮至七壮。
玉龙赋云∶却疸治神疲。
灵台 在六椎节下间，俯而取之。刺三分，灸三壮。甲乙经无此穴，出气府论注。
主治，今俗以灸气喘不能卧及风冷久嗽，火到便愈。
神道 在五椎节下间，俯而取之。刺五分，留五呼，灸五壮。一曰可灸七七壮至百壮，禁针。
主治伤寒头痛，寒热往来， 疟，悲愁健忘惊悸。牙车急，张口不合，小儿风痫螈 ，可灸七壮。
百证赋云∶兼心俞，治风痫常发自宁。
身柱 在三椎节下间，俯而取之。刺五分，留五呼，灸五壮。一曰灸七七壮。
主治腰脊痛，癫痫狂走，怒欲杀人，螈 身热，妄言见鬼，小儿惊痫。
神农经云∶治咳嗽，可灸十四壮。
玉龙赋云∶能蠲嗽，除膂痛。
百证赋云∶兼本神穴，治癫疾妙。
乾坤生意云∶同陶道、肺俞、膏肓，治虚损五劳七伤紧要法。
一传治四时伤寒。
陶道 在大椎节下间，俯而取之。督脉足太阳之会。刺五分，留五呼，灸五壮。一曰刺三分。
主治 疟寒热洒淅，脊强烦满，汗不出，头重目瞑，螈 ，恍惚不乐。
乾坤生意云∶兼身柱、肺俞、膏肓，治虚损五劳七伤。
百证赋云∶兼中膂俞，治岁热时行。
一传此穴善退骨蒸之热。
大椎（一名百劳） 在第一椎上陷者中。一曰平肩。手足三阳督脉之会。刺五分，留五呼，
灸五壮。一云以年为壮。大椎为骨会，骨病者可灸之。
主治五劳七伤乏力，风劳食气， 疟久不愈，肺胀胁满，呕吐上气，背膊拘急，项颈强不
得回顾。一云能泻胸中之热及诸热气。若灸寒热之法，先大椎，次长强，以年为壮数。一
云治身痛寒热风气痛。一云治衄血不止，灸二三十壮，断根不发。
千金云∶凡疟有不可瘥者，从未发前灸大椎至发时满百壮，无不瘥。又云∶诸烦热时气
温病，灸大椎百壮，刺三分泻之。又治气短不语，灸随年壮。又治颈瘿，灸百壮，及大椎两
边相去各一寸半少垂下，各三十壮。
玉龙赋云∶百劳止虚汗。
神农经云∶治小儿急慢惊风。
窦太师治诸虚寒热灸此。
快捷方式云∶治热不至肩。
时传以此治百病。
哑门（一名喑门，一名舌厌，一名舌横） 在项后入发际五分宛宛中，仰头取之。督脉阳维之会，
入系舌本。刺二分，不可深，禁灸，灸之令人哑。
主治颈项强急不语，诸阳热盛，衄血不止，脊强反折，螈 癫疾，头风疼痛汗不出，寒热
风痉，中风尸厥，暴死不省人事。
百证赋云∶兼关冲，治舌缓不语为紧要。
风府（一名舌本） 在项上入发际一寸，大筋内宛宛中。疾言其肉立起，言休其肉立下。督
脉阳维之会。热论曰∶巨阳者，诸阳之属也，其脉连于风府。刺三分，留三呼，禁灸，灸则令人喑。
主治中风舌缓，暴喑不语，振寒汗出，身重，偏风半身不遂，伤风头痛项急，不得回顾，
目眩反视，鼻衄咽痛，狂走悲恐惊悸欲自杀。一云主泻胸中之热，与大杼、缺盆、中府同。
席弘赋云∶风府、风池寻得到，伤寒百病一时消。又云∶阳明二日寻风府。又云∶从来
风府最难寻，须用功夫度浅深，倘若膀胱气未散，更宜三里穴中寻。
通玄赋云∶风伤项急求风府。
一传治感冒风寒，呕吐不止。
千金云∶邪病卧冥冥不自知，风府主之。又十三鬼穴云∶此名鬼枕，治百邪癫狂，当在第六次下针。
脑户（一名匝风，一名会额，一名合颅） 在枕骨上，强间后一寸五分。一曰在发际上二寸。督脉
足太阳之会。禁刺灸，刺中脑户，入脑立死，亦不可灸，令人喑。
强间（一名大羽） 在后顶后一寸五分。刺二分，灸五壮。一曰禁灸。
主治头痛项强，目眩脑旋，烦心呕吐涎沫，狂走。
百证赋云∶兼丰隆，治头痛难禁。
后顶（一各交冲） 在百会后一寸五分，枕骨上。刺二分，灸五壮。
主治颈项强急，额颅上痛，偏头痛，恶风目眩不明。
百会（一名三阳五会，一名巅上，一名天满） 在前顶后一寸五分，顶中央旋毛心，容豆许，直两耳
尖，上对是穴。督脉足太阳之会，手足少阳足厥阴俱会于此。刺二分，灸五壮。甲乙经曰∶
刺三分，灸三壮。一曰灸头顶，不得过七七壮。
主治头风头痛，耳聋鼻塞鼻衄，中风言语蹇滞，口噤不开，或多悲哭，偏风半身不遂，风
痫卒厥，角弓反张，吐沫心神恍惚，惊悸健忘， 疟，女人血风，胎前产后风疾，小儿风痫惊
风，脱肛久不瘥。一曰百病皆治。宜刺此二分，得气即泻。若灸至百壮，停三五日后，绕四
畔用三棱针出血，以井花水淋之，令气宣通；否则恐火气上壅，令人目暗。一曰治悲笑欲
死，四肢冷风欲绝，身口温，可针人中三分，灸百会三壮即苏。
史记载扁鹊治虢太子尸厥，针取三阳五会而苏。
神农经云∶治头风，可灸三壮。小儿脱肛，可灸三壮至五壮，艾炷如小麦。
玉龙赋云∶兼囟会，治卒暴中风。
灵光赋云∶兼龟尾，治痢疾。
席弘赋云∶小儿脱肛患多时，先灸百会后尾 。又云∶兼太冲、照海、阴交，治咽喉疾。
前顶 在囟会后一寸五分骨陷中。一云在百会前一寸。刺二分，灸五壮。一曰灸七七壮。
主治头风目眩，面赤肿，小儿惊痫螈 ，鼻多清涕，颈项肿痛。
神农经云∶治小儿急慢惊风，可灸三壮，艾炷如小麦。
百证赋云∶兼水沟，治面肿虚浮。
囟会 在上星后一寸陷中。刺二分，灸五壮。一曰灸二七至七七壮。小儿八岁以前
禁针，盖其囟门未合，刺之不幸，令人夭。
主治脑虚冷痛，头风肿痛，项痛，饮酒过多，头皮肿，风痫清涕。一云治目眩面肿，鼻塞
不闻香臭，惊痫戴目，昏不识人，可灸二七壮至七七壮。初灸即不痛，病去即痛，痛即罢灸。
若是鼻塞，灸至四日渐退，七日顿愈。针入二分，留三呼，得气即泻。头风生白屑多睡，针
之弥佳，针讫以末盐生麻油相和，揩发根下，即头风永除。
神农经云∶治头风疼痛，可灸三壮。小儿急慢惊风，灸三壮，炷如小麦。
千金云∶邪病鬼癫，囟上主之，一名鬼门。
玉龙赋云∶兼百会，治卒暴中风。
百证赋云∶连玉枕，疗头风。
上星（一名神堂） 在鼻直上入发际一寸陷者中，可容豆。刺三分，留六呼，灸五壮。一云
宜三棱针出血，以泻诸阳热气。
主治头风头痛，头皮肿，面虚恶寒， 疟寒热汗不出，鼻血臭涕，鼻塞不闻香臭，目眩睛
痛，不能远视。以细三棱针刺之，即宣泄诸阳热气，无令上冲头目。
千金云∶鼻中息肉，灸二百壮。又云∶兼大椎，灸疟，至发时令满百壮，炷如黍米。又治
鬼魅，灸百壮。又十三鬼穴，此名鬼堂，主百邪癫狂，当在第十次下针。
玉龙赋云∶治头风鼻渊。
神庭 直鼻上入发际五分，发高者发际是穴，发低者加二三分。督脉足太阳阳明之
会。灸三壮，禁刺，刺之令人癫狂目失明。一曰灸七壮至三七壮止。
主治发狂登高妄走，风痫癫疾，角弓反张，目上视不识人，头风鼻渊，流涕不止，头痛目
泪，烦满喘喝，惊悸不得安寝。
玉龙赋云∶专理头风。
素 （一名面王） 在鼻端准头。刺一分，禁灸。
主治鼻中 肉不消，喘息不利，多涕， 僻衄血。一曰治酒酢风，用三棱针出血。
水沟（一名人中） 在鼻下人中陷中。督脉手足阳明之会。刺三分，留六呼，得气即泻，灸
三壮至七壮，炷如小麦，然灸不及针。
主治中风口噤，牙关不开，卒中恶邪鬼击，不省人事，癫痫卒倒，消渴多饮，水气遍身浮
肿，瘟疫，口眼 僻，俱宜刺之。若风水面肿，针此一穴出水尽，即顿愈。一云水气肿病，但
宜针此三分，徐徐出之，以泄水气，若针他穴，水尽则死。
神农经云∶治小儿急慢惊风，可灸三壮，炷如小麦。
玉龙赋云∶兼曲池穴，治痿仆。又云∶兼委中穴，治腰脊闪痛。又云∶合大陵频泻之，全除口气。
席弘赋云∶人中治癫功最高，十三鬼穴不须饶。
千金云∶此穴为鬼市，治百邪癫狂，此当在第一次下针。凡人中恶，先掐鼻下是也。鬼击卒死者，须即灸之。
百证赋云∶兼前顶，治面肿虚浮。
灵光赋云∶水沟兼间使，治邪癫。
兑端 在上唇端。甲乙经曰∶手阳明脉气所发。刺二分，留六呼，灸三壮，炷如大麦。
主治癫痫吐沫，齿龈痛，消渴衄血，口噤，口疮臭秽不可近。
百证赋云∶小便赤涩，兑端独泻太阳经。
龈交（龈音银，齿根肉） 在唇内上齿缝中。任督二经之会。刺三分，逆刺之，灸三壮。
主治面赤心烦痛，鼻生 肉不消，头额中痛，颈项强，目泪多眵赤痛，牙疳肿痛。小儿
面疮，久癣不除，点烙亦佳。
百证赋云∶专治鼻痔。
督脉穴歌诀
督脉沿着背部正中线行走，共有二十八个穴位，起始于长强穴。腰俞、阳关进入命门穴区域，悬枢、脊中、中枢依次排列。筋缩、至阳归属于灵台穴，神道、身柱、陶道依次开启。大椎、哑门连接风府穴，脑户、强间、后顶依次排开。百会、前顶连通囟会穴，上星、神庭、素髎相对。水沟、兑端位于嘴唇上方，龈交位于上齿缝之内。
凡是在脊柱间隙取督脉各穴时，应当在骨节突起处取穴，只要参照鱼骨的样子，就可以知道了。如果在关节下方取穴，必定不见疗效。
长强（又名气之阴，又名撅骨，《灵枢》称为穷骨，也名骨骶）位于尾骨尖端，需伏地取穴。督脉的络脉，别行走向任脉，是足少阴肾经气血结聚之处。针刺二分深，留针七次呼吸的时间，艾灸三壮。《甲乙经》说：刺三分深。另一说法是每天灸三十壮，直到二百壮为止。忌食生冷食物及房事劳累。
主治腰脊僵硬紧急，不能俯仰，狂病，大小便困难，肠风下血，五痔五淋，下部疳蚀，洞泄失精呕血，小儿囟门凹陷，惊痫抽搐，脱肛泻血，此穴为治疗五痔的根本。一经验方记载治疗少年夏季虚弱消瘦，灸此穴最有效。《千金翼方》说：治疗赤白痢疾，灸穷骨头一百壮，越多越好。又治下漏五痔，疳蛊食积下部，刺三分深，伏地取穴，以大痛为度，艾灸也有效，每天三十壮，连续七天，但效果不如针刺。又灸尾椎骨七壮，治疗脱肛非常灵验，《千金方》称为龟尾，即穷骨。
《玉龙赋》说：配合承山穴，艾灸痔疮最妙。
《席弘赋》说：配合大杼穴行针，治疗小肠气痛。又说：小儿脱肛患病时间长，先灸百会后灸长强。
《百证赋》说：配合百会穴，专治脱肛。又说：针刺长强与承山，善于主治新发的肠风下血。
《灵光赋》说：百会、龟尾治疗痢疾。
《天星秘诀》说：配合大敦穴，治疗小肠疝气。
腰俞（又名腰柱，又名背解，又名腰户，又名髓空）位于第二十一椎节下的凹陷中。针刺二分深，留针七次呼吸的时间，艾灸五壮。一说刺五分深，灸四十九壮。
主治腰脊沉重疼痛，不能俯仰举动，腰部以下至足部寒冷麻痹不仁，僵硬紧急不能坐卧，艾灸随年龄定壮数，温疟汗不出，妇人经闭尿赤，灸后忌房事和强力劳作。
《千金方》说：治疗腰部突然疼痛，距离穷骨上一寸，灸七壮者，就是此穴。
《席弘赋》说：配合环跳穴烧针，治疗冷风冷痹。
阳关 位于第十六椎节下，伏地取穴。（《甲乙经》没有此穴。）刺五分深，灸三壮。
命门（又名属累） 位于第十四椎节下，伏地取穴。一说平齐肚脐，用线牵引来定位。刺五分深，灸三壮。一说刺三分深，灸二十七壮。如果年龄在二十岁以上的人，艾灸恐怕会导致绝育。
主治肾虚腰痛，赤白带下，男子遗精耳鸣，手足寒冷麻痹挛缩疝气，惊恐头晕，头痛如破，身体发热如火，骨蒸汗不出，疟疾抽搐，腹内急迫腹痛。
《千金方》说：治疗腰痛不能动的人，让病人正立，用竹杖拄地，量到肚脐的高度，然后用这根竹杖量背部脊柱，灸竹杖头尽头处，随年龄定壮数良效。男子痔漏下血，脱肛不食，长期腹泻痢疾，妇人崩漏去血，带下淋浊赤白，都灸此穴。此穴在两旁各一寸，横量三寸灸之。
《神农经》说：治疗腰痛，可灸七壮。
《玉龙赋》说：治疗老人小便频多，配合肾俞穴着艾。
《标幽赋》说：配合肝俞穴，能使盲人看清秋毫之末。
民间流传以此穴灸寒热症多有效。
悬枢 位于第十三椎节下，伏地取穴。刺三分深，灸三壮或五壮。
主治腰脊僵硬不能屈伸，腹中积气，上下疼痛，水谷不化，泻痢不止。
脊中（又名神宗，又名脊俞） 位于第十一椎节下，俯身取穴。刺五分深，禁灸，灸则使人驼背。
主治风痫癫邪，腹部胀满不食，五痔，积聚下痢。小儿痢下赤白，秋末脱肛，每次排便时肛门疼痛不可忍受，灸此穴也无妨。
中枢 位于第十椎节下，俯身取穴。此穴各书都遗漏了，只有《气府论》督脉下王氏注中有此穴，以及考证《气穴论》说，背部与心脏相牵而痛，所治天突与十椎者，其穴就是此穴。刺五分深，禁灸，灸之使人腰背弯曲。一说此穴能退热增进饮食，可灸三壮，常用常有效，未见驼背。
筋缩 位于第九椎节下，俯身取穴。刺五分深，灸三壮或五壮。
至阳 位于第七椎节下，俯身取穴。刺五分深，灸三壮。
主治腰脊强痛，胃中寒不食，少气难言，胸胁支撑胀满，消瘦身黄，腿酸四肢重痛，寒热解痉。一说灸三壮，治疗气喘立刻见效。
《玉龙赋》说：退黄疸治疗神疲。
灵台 位于第六椎节下，俯身取穴。刺三分深，灸三壮。《甲乙经》无此穴，出自《气府论》注。
神道 位于第五椎节下，俯身取穴。刺五分深，留针五次呼吸的时间，灸五壮。一说可灸四十九壮至一百壮，禁针。
主治伤寒头痛，寒热往来，疟疾，悲愁健忘惊悸。牙关紧急，张口不合，小儿风痫抽搐，可灸七壮。
身柱 位于第三椎节下，俯身取穴。刺五分深，留针五次呼吸的时间，灸五壮。一说灸四十九壮。
主治腰脊痛，癫痫狂走，怒欲杀人，抽搐身热，胡言乱语见鬼，小儿惊痫。
《神农经》说：治疗咳嗽，可灸十四壮。
《乾坤生意》说：同陶道、肺俞、膏肓，治疗虚损五劳七伤紧要方法。
一说治疗四时伤寒。
陶道 在大椎节下，俯身取穴。督脉与足太阳膀胱经交会处。刺五分深，留针五次呼吸的时间，灸五壮。一说刺三分深。
主治疟疾寒热洒淅，脊强烦满，汗不出，头重目眩，抽搐，恍惚不乐。
一说此穴善于退骨蒸之热。
大椎（又名百劳） 在第一椎上陷者中。一说平肩。手足三阳经与督脉交会处。刺五分深，留针五次呼吸的时间，灸五壮。一说以年龄为壮数。大椎为骨会，骨病者可灸之。
主治五劳七伤乏力，风劳食气，疟疾久不愈，肺胀胁满，呕吐上气，背膊拘急，项颈强硬不能回顾。一说能泻胸中之热及诸热气。若灸寒热之法，先灸大椎，次灸长强，以年龄为壮数。一说治疗身痛寒热风气痛。一说治疗衄血不止，灸二三十壮，断根不发。
《千金方》说：凡是疟疾有不可治愈的，从未发前灸大椎至发作时满一百壮，无不治愈。又说：诸烦热时气温病，灸大椎一百壮，刺三分泻之。又治气短不语，灸随年壮。又治颈瘿，灸一百壮，及大椎两边相距各一寸半稍垂下，各三十壮。
《玉龙赋》说：百劳止虚汗。
《神农经》说：治疗小儿急慢惊风。
《快捷方式》说：治疗热不至肩。
时传以此治百病。
哑门（又名喑门，又名舌厌，又名舌横） 在项后入发际五分凹陷中，仰头取穴。督脉与阳维脉交会处，入系舌本。刺二分深，不可深刺，禁灸，灸之令人失音。
主治颈项强硬紧急不语，诸阳热盛，衄血不止，脊强反折，抽搐癫疾，头风疼痛汗不出，寒热风痉，中风尸厥，暴死不省人事。
风府（又名舌本） 在项上入发际一寸，大筋内凹陷中。大声说话时肌肉立即隆起，说话停止时肌肉立即落下。督脉与阳维脉交会处。《热论》说：巨阳者，是诸阳的归属，其脉连于风府。刺三分深，留针三次呼吸的时间，禁灸，灸则令人失音。
主治中风舌缓，暴喑不语，振寒汗出，身重，偏风半身不遂，伤风头痛项急，不能回顾，目眩反视，鼻衄咽痛，狂走悲恐惊悸欲自杀。一说主泻胸中之热，与大杼、缺盆、中府同用。
《席弘赋》说：风府、风池寻得到，伤寒百病一时消。又说：阳明二日寻风府。又说：从来风府最难寻，须用功夫度浅深，倘若膀胱气未散，更宜三里穴中寻。
一说治疗感冒风寒，呕吐不止。
《千金方》说：邪病卧冥冥不自知，风府主之。又十三鬼穴说：此名鬼枕，治百邪癫狂，当在第六次下针。
脑户（又名匝风，又名会额，又名合颅） 在枕骨上，强间后一寸五分。一说在发际上二寸。督脉与足太阳膀胱经交会处。禁刺禁灸，刺中脑户，入脑立死，也不可灸，令人失音。
强间（又名大羽） 在后顶后一寸五分。刺二分深，灸五壮。一说禁灸。
后顶（又名交冲） 在百会后一寸五分，枕骨上。刺二分深，灸五壮。
百会（又名三阳五会，又名巅上，又名天满） 在前顶后一寸五分，顶中央旋毛心，容豆许，直对两耳尖，上对是穴。督脉与足太阳膀胱经交会处，手足少阳经与足厥阴肝经俱会于此。刺二分深，灸五壮。《甲乙经》说：刺三分深，灸三壮。一说灸头顶，不得超过四十九壮。
主治头风头痛，耳聋鼻塞鼻衄，中风言语蹇滞，口噤不开，或多悲哭，偏风半身不遂，风痫卒厥，角弓反张，吐沫心神恍惚，惊悸健忘，疟疾，女人血风，胎前产后风疾，小儿风痫惊风，脱肛久不愈。一说百病皆治。宜刺此二分，得气即泻。若灸至一百壮，停三五日后，绕四畔用三棱针出血，以井花水淋之，令气宣通；否则恐火气上壅，令人目暗。一说治疗悲笑欲死，四肢冷风欲绝，身口温，可针人中三分，灸百会三壮即苏。
《神农经》说：治疗头风，可灸三壮。小儿脱肛，可灸三壮至五壮，艾炷如小麦。
《灵光赋》说：配合龟尾，治疗痢疾。
《席弘赋》说：小儿脱肛患病时间长，先灸百会后灸尾椎。又说：配合太冲、照海、阴交，治疗咽喉疾。
前顶 在囟会后一寸五分骨陷中。一说在百会前一寸。刺二分深，灸五壮。一说灸四十九壮。
《神农经》说：治疗小儿急慢惊风，可灸三壮，艾炷如小麦。
《百证赋》说：配合水沟穴，治疗面肿虚浮。
囟会 在上星后一寸陷中。刺二分深，灸五壮。一说灸十四壮至四十九壮。小儿八岁以前禁针，因为其囟门未合，刺之不幸，令人夭折。
主治脑虚冷痛，头风肿痛，项痛，饮酒过多，头皮肿，风痫清涕。一说治疗目眩面肿，鼻塞不闻香臭，惊痫戴目，昏不识人，可灸十四壮至四十九壮。初灸即不痛，病去即痛，痛即罢灸。若是鼻塞，灸至第四日渐退，七日顿愈。针入二分深，留针三次呼吸的时间，得气即泻。头风生白屑多睡，针之更佳，针毕以末盐生麻油相和，揩发根下，即头风永除。
《神农经》说：治疗头风疼痛，可灸三壮。小儿急慢惊风，灸三壮，炷如小麦。
上星（又名神堂） 在鼻直上入发际一寸陷者中，可容豆。刺三分深，留针六次呼吸的时间，灸五壮。一说宜用三棱针出血，以泻诸阳热气。
主治头风头痛，头皮肿，面虚恶寒，疟疾寒热汗不出，鼻血臭涕，鼻塞不闻香臭，目眩睛痛，不能远视。以细三棱针刺之，即宣泄诸阳热气，无令上冲头目。
《千金方》说：鼻中息肉，灸二百壮。又说：配合大椎穴，灸疟疾，至发作时令满一百壮，炷如黍米。又治鬼魅，灸一百壮。又十三鬼穴，此名鬼堂，主百邪癫狂，当在第十次下针。
《玉龙赋》说：治疗头风鼻渊。
神庭 直鼻上入发际五分，发高者发际是穴，发低者加二三分。督脉与足太阳膀胱经、足阳明胃经交会处。灸三壮，禁刺，刺之令人癫狂目失明。一说灸七壮至二十一壮止。
主治发狂登高妄走，风痫癫疾，角弓反张，目上视不识人，头风鼻渊，流涕不止，头痛目泪，烦满喘喝，惊悸不得安寝。
《玉龙赋》说：专理头风。
主治鼻中息肉不消，喘息不利，多涕，口眼歪斜衄血。一说治疗酒酢风，用三棱针出血。
水沟（又名人中） 在鼻下人中陷中。督脉与手足阳明经交会处。刺三分深，留针六次呼吸的时间，得气即泻，灸三壮至七壮，炷如小麦，然而灸不及针。
主治中风口噤，牙关不开，卒中恶邪鬼击，不省人事，癫痫卒倒，消渴多饮，水气遍身浮肿，瘟疫，口眼歪斜，都宜刺之。若风水面肿，针此一穴出水尽，即顿愈。一说水气肿病，但宜针此三分，徐徐出之，以泄水气，若针他穴，水尽则死。
《神农经》说：治疗小儿急慢惊风，可灸三壮，炷如小麦。
《玉龙赋》说：配合曲池穴，治疗痿仆。又说：配合委中穴，治疗腰脊闪痛。又说：合大陵穴频泻之，全除口气。
《席弘赋》说：人中治癫功最高，十三鬼穴不须饶。
《千金方》说：此穴为鬼市，治百邪癫狂，此当在第一次下针。凡人中恶，先掐鼻下是也。鬼击卒死者，须即灸之。
《百证赋》说：配合前顶穴，治疗面肿虚浮。
兑端 在上唇端。《甲乙经》说：手阳明脉气所发。刺二分深，留针六次呼吸的时间，灸三壮，炷如大麦。
龈交（龈音银，齿根肉） 在唇内上齿缝中。任脉与督脉交会处。刺三分深，逆刺之，灸三壮。
主治面赤心烦痛，鼻生息肉不消，头额中痛，颈项强，目泪多眵赤痛，牙疳肿痛。小儿面疮，久癣不除，点烙亦佳。
《百证赋》说：专治鼻痔。
Song of Acupoints on the Governor Vessel (Du Mai)
The Governor Vessel (Du Mai, a channel governing all Yang channels) runs along the midline of the back. It has twenty-eight acupoints, starting from Changqiang (Long Strong, GV1). Yaoshu (Lumbar Altar, GV2), Yangguan (Yang Gate, GV3) enter the Mingmen (Life Gate, GV4) area; Xianshu (Suspended Pivot, GV5), Jizhong (Spine Center, GV6), Zhongshu (Central Pivot, GV7) are arranged in sequence. Jinsuo (Tendon Contraction, GV8), Zhiyang (Extreme Yang, GV9) belong to Lingtai (Spirit Platform, GV10); Shendao (Spirit Path, GV11), Shenzhu (Spirit Pillar, GV12), Taodao (Way of Tao, GV13) open sequentially. Dazhui (Great Vertebra, GV14), Yamen (Dark Door, GV15) connect to Fengfu (Wind Palace, GV16); Naohu (Brain Chamber, GV17), Qiangjian (Strong Interlocking, GV18), Houding (Posterior Vertex, GV19) are arranged in order. Baihui (Hundred Meetings, GV20), Qianding (Anterior Vertex, GV21) connect to Xinhui (Fontanelle Meeting, GV22); Shangxing (Upper Star, GV23), Shenting (Spirit Courtyard, GV24), Suliao (White Ridge, GV25) face each other. Shuigou (Water Trench, GV26, also known as Renzhong), Duanduan (End of Lip, CV15) are located above the lips; Yinjiao (Gum Intersection, GV28) is inside the upper gum cleft.
When selecting acupoints of the Governor Vessel in the spinal intervals, one should select them at the protrusions of bone joints. By observing the pattern like fish bones, this can be understood. If selected below the joints, efficacy will certainly not be seen.
Changqiang (GV1) (also named Qi Zhiyin, Ju Gu; called Qionggu in *Ling Shu*, also named Gudi) is located at the tip of the coccyx. It is accessed while lying prone. The collateral branch of the Governor Vessel diverges to run to the Conception Vessel (Ren Mai), where the Qi of Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian knots. Needle 2 fen deep, retain for seven breaths, moxa 3 cones. *Jia Yi Jing* states: needle 3 fen deep. Another method says moxa 30 cones daily, up to 200 cones. Avoid cold food and sexual fatigue.
Indications: Stiffness and urgency of the lower back and spine, inability to bend or extend, mania, difficulty in urination and defecation, intestinal wind bleeding, five types of hemorrhoids and strangury, gangrenous erosion in the lower part, severe diarrhea with loss of essence and vomiting blood, sunken fontanelle in infants, convulsions due to fright, prolapse of rectum with bloody stool; this point is the root for treating the five types of hemorrhoids. An empirical prescription records that moxibustion on this point is most effective for young people suffering from summer wasting syndrome. *Qianjin Yi Fang* states: for treating dysentery with red and white discharge, moxa the Qionggu bone 100 cones, more is better. Also treats leaking hemorrhoids, gangrenous parasites eating the lower part; needle 3 fen deep, access while prone, aim for severe pain as the threshold; moxibustion is also good, 30 cones daily for 7 days, but acupuncture is superior. Moxa the tailbone (Wei Cui) 7 cones to treat rectal prolapse effectively; *Qianjin Fang* calls it Guiwei, which is the Qionggu.
*Yu Long Fu* states: combined with Chengshan (BL58), moxibustion is best for hemorrhoids.
*Xi Hong Fu* states: combined with Dazhu (BL11) during needling, treats Xiao Chang Qi pain. Also states: for long-standing pediatric rectal prolapse, first moxa Baihui then Changqiang.
*Bai Zheng Fu* states: combined with Baihui, specializes in treating rectal prolapse. Also states: needling Changqiang and Chengshan excellently treats newly onset intestinal wind bleeding.
*Ling Guang Fu* states: Baihui and Guiwei treat dysentery.
*Tian Xing Mi Jue* states: combined with Dadun (LR1), treats Xiao Chang hernia.
Yaoshu (GV2) (also named Yao Zhu, Bei Jie, Yao Hu, Sui Kong) is located in the depression between the spinous processes of the 21st thoracic vertebra. Needle 2 fen deep, retain for seven breaths, moxa 5 cones. One method says needle 5 fen deep, moxa 49 cones.
Indications: Heavy and painful lower back and spine, inability to bend, extend, move, or act; cold numbness and insensitivity from the waist down to the feet; stiffness preventing sitting or lying; moxa according to age (Sui Nian Zhuang); warm malaria without sweating; amenorrhea with dark urine in women; avoid sexual activity and strenuous labor after moxibustion.
*Qian Jin Fang* states: for sudden lumbar pain, moxa 7 cones one cun above the Qionggu; this refers to this point.
*Xi Hong Fu* states: combined with Huantiao (GB30) using burning needle, treats cold wind and cold bi-syndrome.
Yangguan (GV3) is located below the spinous process of the 16th thoracic vertebra, accessed while prone. (*Jia Yi Jing* does not list this point.) Needle 5 fen deep, moxa 3 cones.
Indications: Knee pain with inability to flex or extend, wind-bi numbness, tendon contraction preventing walking.
Mingmen (GV4) (also named Shu Lei) is located below the spinous process of the 14th thoracic vertebra, accessed while prone. Another method says level with the umbilicus, use a thread to locate. Needle 5 fen deep, moxa 3 cones. One method says needle 3 fen deep, moxa 27 cones. For those over 20 years old, moxibustion may cause sterility.
Indications: Lower back pain due to Kidney deficiency, red and white leukorrhea, seminal emission and tinnitus in men, cold numbness and tendon contraction/hernia in hands and feet, fright and dizziness, headache as if breaking, body heat like fire, bone-steaming fever without sweat, malaria with convulsions, abdominal urgency and pain.
*Qian Jin Fang* states: for lower back pain preventing movement, have the patient stand upright, prop a bamboo staff on the ground, measure to the umbilicus, then use the staff to measure the dorsal spine, moxa at the end of the staff, according to age. For male hemorrhoid leakage with blood, rectal prolapse, anorexia, chronic diarrhea/dysentery, female metrorrhagia, leukorrhea, strangury with red/white discharge, moxa these points. This point is one cun lateral to both sides, transverse three cun interval for moxibustion.
*Shen Nong Jing* states: for lower back pain, moxa 7 cones.
*Yu Long Fu* states: for elderly frequent urination, combine with Shenshu (BL23) for moxibustion.
*Biao You Fu* states: combined with Ganshu (BL18), enables blind persons to see the finest hairs.
Folk tradition holds that moxibustion on this point is effective for many cases of alternating chills and fever.
Xianshu (GV5) is located below the spinous process of the 13th thoracic vertebra, accessed while prone. Needle 3 fen deep, moxa 3 or 5 cones.
Indications: Stiffness of lower back and spine preventing flexion/extension, accumulation of Qi in abdomen, pain above and below, undigested food/water, persistent diarrhea/dysentery.
Jizhong (GV6) (also named Shen Zong, Ji Shu) is located below the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra, accessed while bending forward. Needle 5 fen deep, contraindicated for moxibustion; moxibustion causes kyphosis.
Indications: Wind-epilepsy and madness, abdominal fullness and anorexia, five types of hemorrhoids, accumulation masses with dysentery. For children with red/white dysentery, late autumn rectal prolapse where anal pain is unbearable during defecation, moxibustion is acceptable.
Zhongshu (GV7) is located below the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra, accessed while bending forward. This point is omitted in most texts; only Wang’s commentary on *Qi Fu Lun* under Governor Vessel mentions it. Examining *Qi Xue Lun*: "Pain controlled between back and heart," treated by Tiantu and the 10th vertebra point; this point is Zhongshu. Needle 5 fen deep, contraindicated for moxibustion; moxibustion causes lordosis/kyphosis of waist and back. One transmission says this point reduces fever and promotes appetite, moxa 3 cones; commonly used with effect, no kyphosis observed.
Jinsuo (GV8) is located below the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra, accessed while bending forward. Needle 5 fen deep, moxa 3 or 5 cones.
Indications: Epilepsy, fright, mania, stiff spine, wind-epilepsy, eyes rolling upward.
*Bai Zheng Fu* states: combined with Shuidao (ST28), specializes in treating stiff spine.
Zhiyang (GV9) is located below the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra, accessed while bending forward. Needle 5 fen deep, moxa 3 cones.
Indications: Stiff and painful lower back and spine, cold stomach with anorexia, shortness of breath and difficulty speaking, chest and hypochondriac distension/fullness, emaciation and jaundice, leg soreness, heavy and painful limbs, alternating chills and fever with spasms. One method says moxa 3 cones to treat asthma immediately.
*Shen Nong Jing* states: for alternating chills, leg soreness, heavy/painful limbs, cough, moxa 3 to 7 cones.
*Yu Long Fu* states: resolves jaundice and treats mental fatigue.
Lingtai (GV10) is located below the spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebra, accessed while bending forward. Needle 3 fen deep, moxa 3 cones. Not in *Jia Yi Jing*, appears in commentary on *Qi Fu Lun*.
Indications: Currently, folk practice uses moxibustion for asthma preventing lying down and chronic cough due to wind-cold; healing occurs upon application of fire.
Shendao (GV11) is located below the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra, accessed while bending forward. Needle 5 fen deep, retain for five breaths, moxa 5 cones. One method says moxa 49 to 100 cones, contraindicated for needling.
Indications: Typhoid headache, alternating chills and fever, malaria, sorrow, forgetfulness, palpitations. Jaw stiffness, inability to open mouth, pediatric wind-epilepsy convulsions; moxa 7 cones.
*Bai Zheng Fu* states: combined with Xinshu (BL15), treats wind-epilepsy originating spontaneously.
Shenzhu (GV12) is located below the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra, accessed while bending forward. Needle 5 fen deep, retain for five breaths, moxa 5 cones. One method says moxa 49 cones.
Indications: Lower back and spine pain, epilepsy, manic running, anger wanting to kill, convulsions with body heat, delirium seeing ghosts, pediatric fright-epilepsy.
*Shen Nong Jing* states: for cough, moxa 14 cones.
*Yu Long Fu* states: stops cough, removes back pain.
*Bai Zheng Fu* states: combined with Benshen (GB13), excellently treats epilepsy.
*Qian Kun Sheng Yi* states: together with Taodao (GV13), Feishu (BL13), Gaohuang (BL43), is a critical method for treating deficiency damage, five labors, and seven injuries.
One transmission treats four-season typhoid.
Taodao (GV13) is below the Dazhui vertebra, accessed while bending forward. Intersection of Governor Vessel and Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian. Needle 5 fen deep, retain for five breaths, moxa 5 cones. One method says needle 3 fen deep.
Indications: Malaria with chills/shivering, stiff spine with irritability/fullness, no sweat, heavy head, blurred vision, convulsions, vague/unhappy state of mind.
*Qian Kun Sheng Yi* states: combined with Shenzhu (GV12), Feishu (BL13), Gaohuang (BL43), treats deficiency damage, five labors, seven injuries.
*Bai Zheng Fu* states: combined with Zhonglvshu (BL46), treats seasonal heat epidemics.
One transmission says this point effectively clears bone-steaming heat.
Dazhui (GV14) (also named Bailao) is in the depression above the 1st thoracic vertebra. One method says level with shoulders. Intersection of Hand-Foot Three-Yang Meridians and Governor Vessel. Needle 5 fen deep, retain for five breaths, moxa 5 cones. One method says number of cones equals age. Dazhui is the Hui-Point of Bones; moxa for bone diseases.
Indications: Fatigue from five labors and seven injuries, wind-labor and food qi, persistent malaria, lung distension with hypochondriac fullness, vomiting and rebellious Qi, stiffness in back and shoulders, stiff neck unable to look back. One method says it drains heat from chest and various heat pathogens. For treating alternating chills/fever via moxibustion, first moxa Dazhui, then Changqiang, cones equal to age. One method says treats body pain, chills/fever, wind-pain. One method says treats persistent epistaxis; moxa 20-30 cones to prevent recurrence.
*Qian Jin Fang* states: for intractable malaria, moxa Dazhui from before onset until onset time reaches 100 cones, invariably cured. Also states: for various烦热 (restless heat), seasonal warmth diseases, moxa Dazhui 100 cones, needle 3 fen to drain. Also treats shortness of breath/speechlessness, moxa according to age. Also treats neck goiter, moxa 100 cones, and 30 cones each at 1.5 cun lateral to Dazhui slightly downward.
*Yu Long Fu* states: Bailao stops spontaneous sweating.
*Shen Nong Jing* states: treats pediatric acute/chronic convulsions.
Master Dou treats various deficiency-chill/heat conditions by moxaing this point.
*Kuai Jie Fang Shi* states: treats heat not reaching shoulders.
Contemporary transmission uses this for hundred diseases.
Yamen (GV15) (also named Yin Men, She Yan, She Heng) is in the depression 5 fen inside the hairline at the back of the neck, accessed with head extended. Intersection of Governor Vessel and Yang Linking Vessel (Yang Wei Mai), entering to tie the tongue base. Needle 2 fen deep, do not needle deeply, contraindicated for moxibustion; moxibustion causes aphonia.
Indications: Stiff neck unable to speak, excess heat of all Yang, persistent epistaxis, stiff spine with opisthotonos, convulsions/epilepsy, wind-headache with no sweat, wind-spasm with chills/fever, stroke/shock coma, sudden death without consciousness.
*Bai Zheng Fu* states: combined with Guanchong (SJ1), crucial for treating flaccid tongue and speechlessness.
Fengfu (GV16) (also named She Ben) is 1 cun inside the hairline at the nape, in the depression within the large tendons. Muscles rise immediately when speaking loudly, fall when silent. Intersection of Governor Vessel and Yang Linking Vessel. *Re Lun* states: Juyang belongs to all Yang, its meridian connects to Fengfu. Needle 3 fen deep, retain for three breaths, contraindicated for moxibustion; moxibustion causes aphonia.
Indications: Stroke with flaccid tongue, sudden aphonia, shivering chills with sweat, heavy body, hemiplegia, wind-cold headache/stiff neck unable to look back, vertigo/reversed gaze, epistaxis/sore throat, manic running/fear/fright/palpitations wanting suicide. One method says it drains chest heat, same as Dazhu (BL11), Quepen (ST12), Zhongfu (LU1).
*Xi Hong Fu* states: Find Fengfu and Fengchi, typhoid hundred diseases vanish instantly. Also: Yangming day two seek Fengfu. Also: Fengfu is hardest to find, requires effort to gauge depth; if Bladder Qi is not dispersed, seek Zusanli (ST36).
*Tong Xuan Fu* states: Wind injuring stiff neck, seek Fengfu.
One transmission treats cold-wind common cold, persistent vomiting.
*Qian Jin Fang* states: Evil disease sleeping unaware, Fengfu governs. Also Thirteen Ghost Points: named Guizhen, treats hundred evils/mania, needle at the 6th step.
Naohu (GV17) (also named Za Feng, Hui E, He Lu) is on the occipital bone, 1.5 cun posterior to Qiangjian. One method says 2 cun above hairline. Intersection of Governor Vessel and Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian. Contraindicated for needling and moxibustion; piercing Naohu enters brain causing instant death, cannot moxa, causes aphonia.
Qiangjian (GV18) (also named Da Yu) is 1.5 cun posterior to Houding. Needle 2 fen deep, moxa 5 cones. One method says contraindicated for moxibustion.
Indications: Headache and stiff neck, vertigo/spinning sensation, vexation/vomiting saliva/phlegm, manic running.
*Bai Zheng Fu* states: combined with Fenglong (ST40), treats unbearable headache.
Houding (GV19) (also named Jiaochong) is 1.5 cun posterior to Baihui, on the occipital bone. Needle 2 fen deep, moxa 5 cones.
Indications: Stiff neck, frontal/head pain, migraine, aversion to wind, blurred vision.
Baihui (GV20) (also named Sanyang Wuhui, Diànshàng, Tianman) is 1.5 cun posterior to Qianding, at the center of the hair whorl on the vertex, size of a bean, directly opposite the tips of both ears. Intersection of Governor Vessel and Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian; Hand-Foot Shaoyang and Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridians all converge here. Needle 2 fen deep, moxa 5 cones. *Jia Yi Jing* states: needle 3 fen deep, moxa 3 cones. One method says moxa vertex, not exceeding 49 cones.
Indications: Wind-headache, deafness, nasal congestion/epistaxis, stroke with slurred speech, locked jaw, excessive weeping, hemiplegia, wind-epilepsy/syncope, opisthotonos, foaming, mental confusion, palpitations/forgetfulness, malaria, women's blood-wind, pre/post-natal wind diseases, pediatric wind-epilepsy/convulsions, chronic rectal prolapse. One method says treats all diseases. Needle 2 fen deep, drain upon obtaining Deqi. If moxa 100 cones, wait 3-5 days, then bleed around the perimeter with a three-edged needle, wash with well water to promote Qi circulation; otherwise fear fire Qi rising obstructing vision. One method says treats crying/laughing wanting death, cold limbs wanting to cease, warm body/mouth; needle Renzhong 3 fen, moxa Baihui 3 cones to revive.
*Shi Ji* records Bian Que treating Crown Prince of Guo's shock coma, needling Sanyang Wuhui to revive.
*Shen Nong Jing* states: for wind-headache, moxa 3 cones. Pediatric rectal prolapse, moxa 3-5 cones, cone size like wheat.
*Yu Long Fu* states: combined with Xinhui (GV22), treats sudden stroke.
*Ling Guang Fu* states: combined with Guiwei, treats dysentery.
*Xi Hong Fu* states: For long-standing pediatric rectal prolapse, first moxa Baihui then tailbone. Also: combined with Taichong (LR3), Zhaohai (KI6), Yinjiao (RN7), treats throat diseases.
Qianding (GV21) is in the bony depression 1.5 cun posterior to Xinhui. One method says 1 cun anterior to Baihui. Needle 2 fen deep, moxa 5 cones. One method says moxa 49 cones.
Indications: Wind-headache/vertigo, red/swollen face, pediatric fright-epilepsy convulsions, clear nasal discharge, swollen/painful neck.
*Shen Nong Jing* states: pediatric acute/chronic convulsions, moxa 3 cones, cone size like wheat.
*Bai Zheng Fu* states: combined with Shuigou (GV26), treats facial edema/flabbiness.
Xinhui (GV22) is in the depression 1 cun posterior to Shangxing. Needle 2 fen deep, moxa 5 cones. One method says moxa 14-49 cones. Contraindicated for needling in children under eight because fontanelle is not closed; accidental puncture causes premature death.
Indications: Brain deficiency/cold pain, wind-headache/swelling, neck pain, excessive drinking/scalp swelling, wind-epilepsy/clear discharge. One method says treats vertigo/facial swelling, nasal congestion/anosmia, fright-epilepsy with eyes rolled up/coma, moxa 14-49 cones. Initial moxa is painless, becomes painful as disease leaves, stop if painful. For nasal congestion, subsides by day 4, cured by day 7. Needle 2 fen deep, retain 3 breaths, drain upon Deqi. For wind-headache with white dandruff/sleepiness, needling is excellent; after needling, mix salt powder with sesame oil, rub hair roots to permanently remove wind-headache.
*Shen Nong Jing* states: wind-headache pain, moxa 3 cones. Pediatric acute/chronic convulsions, moxa 3 cones, cone size like wheat.
*Qian Jin Fang* states: Evil/Ghost epilepsy, governs top of fontanelle, named Guimen.
*Yu Long Fu* states: combined with Baihui, treats sudden stroke.
*Bai Zheng Fu* states: connect to Yuzhen (GB15), treats wind-headache.
Shangxing (GV23) (also named Shentang) is in the depression 1 cun inside the hairline, straight above the nose, size of a bean. Needle 3 fen deep, retain 6 breaths, moxa 5 cones. One method says use three-edged needle to bleed to drain heat of all Yang.
Indications: Wind-headache, scalp swelling, deficient face with aversion to cold, malaria/chills/no sweat, foul-smelling nasal blood/discharge, nasal congestion/anosmia, vertigo/eye pain, inability to see far. Puncture with fine three-edged needle to vent Yang heat, preventing upward rush to head/eyes.
*Qian Jin Fang* states: nasal polyps, moxa 200 cones. Also: combined with Dazhui (GV14), moxa malaria, 100 cones at onset, cone size like millet. Also treats ghosts, moxa 100 cones. Also Thirteen Ghost Points: named Guitang, governs hundred evils/mania, needle at 10th step.
*Yu Long Fu* states: treats wind-headache and sinusitis (Bi Yuan).
Shenting (GV24) is 5 fen inside the hairline, straight above the nose. For high hairline, the line is the point; for low hairline, add 2-3 fen. Intersection of Governor Vessel, Foot-Taiyang Bladder, and Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridians. Moxa 3 cones, contraindicated for needling; needling causes mania/blindness. One method says moxa 7-21 cones.
Indications: Mania climbing/walking wildly, wind-epilepsy/madness, opisthotonos, eyes rolling up/unrecognizing people, wind-headache/sinusitis, persistent runny nose, headache/tearing eyes, vexation/fullness/wheezing, palpitations/insomnia.
*Yu Long Fu* states: specifically manages wind-headache.
Suliao (GV25) (also named Mianwang) is at the tip of the nose. Needle 1 fen deep, contraindicated for moxibustion.
Indications: Nasal polyps not resolving, difficult breathing, excessive discharge, facial deviation/epistaxis. One method says treats alcohol-induced wind, bleed with three-edged needle.
Shuigou (GV26) (also named Renzhong) is in the depression of the philtrum below the nose. Intersection of Governor Vessel, Hand-Yangming Large Intestine, and Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridians. Needle 3 fen deep, retain 6 breaths, drain upon Deqi, moxa 3-7 cones, cone size like wheat; however, moxibustion is inferior to needling.
Indications: Stroke with locked jaw, evil strike/shock, unconsciousness, sudden epilepsy/fainting, diabetes/thirst, generalized edema from water qi, plague, facial deviation; all suitable for needling. For wind-water edema, needling this point drains water for instant cure. One method says for water edema, only needle this 3 fen, slowly withdraw to drain water; needling other points leads to death when water is drained.
*Shen Nong Jing* states: pediatric acute/chronic convulsions, moxa 3 cones, cone size like wheat.
*Yu Long Fu* states: combined with Quchi (LI11), treats paralysis/collapse. Also: combined with Weizhong (BL40), treats sudden lumbar/back pain. Also: combine with Daling (PC7) and frequently drain to eliminate bad breath.
*Xi Hong Fu* states: Renzhong treats epilepsy with highest merit, Thirteen Ghost Points need not be exceeded.
*Qian Jin Fang* states: This point is Guishi, treats hundred evils/mania, needle at the 1st step. For sudden evil attack, pinch below nose first. For ghost-strike sudden death, must moxa immediately.
*Bai Zheng Fu* states: combined with Qianding (GV21), treats facial edema/flabbiness.
*Ling Guang Fu* states: Shuigou combined with Jianshi (PC5), treats evil epilepsy.
Duanduan (CV15) is at the end of the upper lip. *Jia Yi Jing* states: emergence of Hand-Yangming Qi. Needle 2 fen deep, retain 6 breaths, moxa 3 cones, cone size like barley.
Indications: Epilepsy with foaming, gingival pain, diabetes/epistaxis, locked jaw, foul-smelling mouth ulcers.
*Bai Zheng Fu* states: for dark/scanty urination, Duanduan alone drains Taiyang Meridian.
Yinjiao (GV28) (Yin sounds like Yin, gum tissue) is in the inner upper gum cleft. Intersection of Conception Vessel and Governor Vessel. Needle 3 fen deep, reverse needle, moxa 3 cones.
Indications: Red face/vexation/pain, nasal polyps not resolving, forehead pain, stiff neck, excessive tearing/red eye pain, gum swelling/pain. Pediatric facial sores, chronic ringworm not clearing; cauterization is also good.
*Bai Zheng Fu* states: specifically treats nasal polyps (Bi Zhi).