共二十三穴
关冲在手无名指外侧去爪甲如韭叶针一分留三呼灸三壮
主治头痛口干喉痹霍乱胸中气噎不食时臂痛不能举目昏昏○主三焦邪热口渴唇焦口气宜
泻此
出血○壅热盛于三焦关冲最宜(玉龙赋)兼哑门活舌缓不语(百证赋)治热病烦心满闷汗不出掌
中大热如火舌本痛口干消燥久热不去(快捷方式)凡国中风暴仆昏沉痰涎壅盛不省人事牙关紧闭药
水不下急以三棱针针少商商阳中冲少冲关冲少泽使血气流通乃起死回生急救之妙穴(乾坤生
意)
液门在手小指次指间合缝纹头针二分留二呼灸三壮
主治惊悸忘言寒厥臂痛不得上下 疟寒热头痛目眩赤涩泣出耳暴聋咽外肿牙龈痛若手臂
红肿
痛楚泻之出血为妙○治耳聋不得眠针入三分补之(千金)兼中渚治手臂红肿(玉龙赋)兼鱼际能
疗喉痛(百证赋)
中渚在手无名指后本节后骨直对针二分留三呼灸三壮
主治热病汗不出臂指痛不得屈伸头痛目眩生翳不明耳聋咽肿久疟手臂红肿泻之出血灸五
壮○
针久患腰疼背痛(太乙歌)兼液门治手臂红肿(玉龙赋)治久患伤寒肩背痛(席弘赋)脊心后痛针
此立愈(通玄赋)五指不便取中渚(灵光赋)
阳池在手表腕上陷中自本节后骨直对腕中针二分留六呼灸三壮
主治消渴口干烦闷寒热疟或因折伤手腕捉物不得臂不能举○消渴口干灸五十壮(千金)治
手腕疼无力不能上举至头可灸七壮(神农经)
外关在阳池后二寸两筋间陷中针三分留七呼灸三壮
主治耳聋浑 无闻肘臂五指痛不能握若胁肋痛者泻之○治肘臂不得屈伸五指尽疼不能握
物可灸七壮(神农经)兼大陵支沟治肚痛秘结(玉龙赋)
支沟在阳池后三寸针二分留七呼灸七壮
主治热病汗不出肩臂酸重胁腋痛四肢不举霍乱呕吐口噤暴喑鬼击卒心痛产后血晕不省人
事凡
三焦相火炽盛及大便不通胁肋疼痛者俱宜泻之○治颈漏马刀灸百壮(千金)兼照海能通大便之
秘又合外关大陵治肚疼秘结
会宗在阳池后三寸于支沟平微前五分针三分灸三壮一日禁针
主治五痫耳聋肌肤痛
三阳络在阳池后四寸对支沟灸五壮禁针
主治暴喑不能言耳聋齿龋嗜卧身不欲动
四渎在三阳络前五分上一寸四分针六分留七呼灸三壮一日针三分
主治暴气耳聋下齿龋痛
天井在肘微后些正中陷中针三分留七呼灸三壮甲乙经针一分
主治咳嗽上气胸痛不得语唾脓不嗜食寒热凄凄不得卧惊悸悲伤螈 癫疾五痫风痹头颈肩
背痛
耳聋目锐 痛颊肿肘臂痛不得捉物及泻一切瘰 疮肿瘾疹○治咳嗽上气风痹肘疼可灸七壮(
神农经)
清冷渊在肘后寸半距天井一寸针三分灸三壮
主治诸痹痛肩臂肘 不能举○五般肘痛寻尺泽冷渊针后即收功(席弘赋)
消泺在臂 上二寸后开一寸少针五分灸五壮一日针一分灸三壮
主治风痹颈项强急肿痛寒热头痛肩背急一传海南治牙疼灸此穴
会在消泺上二寸微前针五分灸五壮
主治肘臂气肿酸痛无力不能举项瘿气瘤寒热瘰
肩 在肩 后一寸三分微下些针七分灸三壮
主治臂重肩痛不能举
天 在肩井内一寸后开八分在肩外俞上一寸分针八分灸三壮
主治肩臂酸痛缺盆痛汗不出胸中烦满颈项急寒热
天牖在风池下一寸微外些针一分留七呼不宜补亦不宜灸灸即令人面肿资生经云灸一壮甲
乙经云灸三壮
主治暴聋不聪气目不明夜梦颠倒面无颜色头风面肿项强○一曰若治面肿眼合先取噫嘻后
针天牖风池其病即瘥若不先针噫嘻其病难愈
翳风在耳根后距耳五分针三分灸七壮
主治耳聋口眼 斜口噤不开脱颔肿颊牙车急痛暴喑不能言○一云耳红肿痛泻之耳虚鸣
补之补多泻少○兼听会治耳聋气闭(百证赋)
脉在翳风上一寸稍近耳根针一分灸三壮铜人云针出血如豆汁不宜多出一云禁灸
主治头风耳鸣小儿惊痫螈 呕吐泻痢无时惊恐目涩眵膏
颅息在 脉上一寸大些○以上翳风 脉颅息三穴自上而下紧耳后针一分灸七壮甲乙经灸
三壮一日禁针出血多则杀人
主治耳鸣喘息小儿呕吐螈 惊恐发痫身热头痛不得卧 耳肿流脓汁○ 病非颅息不愈(
百证赋)
角孙在客主人上一寸针三分灸三壮
主治目生翳齿龈肿不能嚼唇吻燥颈项强○堪治耳齿之病
耳门在耳前肉峰下缺口外针三分留三呼灸三壮一云禁灸
主治耳聋 耳脓汁耳生疮齿龋唇吻强○但患伤寒两耳聋耳门听会疾如风(席弘赋)○兼丝
竹空能住牙疼于顷刻(百证赋)耳鸣腰痛先五会后此穴及三里(天星秘诀)
和 在眉直后发际针三分灸三壮一日灸之目盲
主治头痛耳鸣牙车引急颈项肿口 螈
丝竹空在眉后陷中针三分留三呼禁灸灸之不幸令人目小及盲
主治头痛目赤目眩视物KT KT 拳毛倒睫风痫戴眼发狂吐涎沫偏正头风○治头风宜出血(神
农经)兼耳门能治牙疼于顷刻(百证赋)治偏头痛难忍(通玄赋)一传主眼赤痛针一分出血
共二十三个穴位。
关冲穴位于手无名指外侧,距离指甲角如韭菜叶宽处。针刺一分,留针三呼的时间,可灸三壮。
主治头痛、口干、喉痹(咽喉肿痛闭塞)、霍乱、胸中气噎导致的不思饮食、时常手臂疼痛且不能上举、眼睛昏花。○主要治疗三焦邪热引起的口渴、嘴唇焦裂、口气重,适宜用泻法。出血治疗。○若三焦壅滞热盛,最宜刺关冲穴(出自《玉龙赋》)。配合哑门穴可缓解舌强不语(出自《百证赋》)。治疗热病引起的心烦闷满、无汗、手掌中大热如火、舌根痛、口干消燥、久热不退(出自《快捷方式》)。凡是国家中发生中风突然昏倒、神志不清、痰涎壅盛、人事不省、牙关紧闭、汤药无法下咽的急症,应急速用三棱针针刺少商、商阳、中冲、少冲、关冲、少泽穴,使血气流通,这是起死回生的急救妙穴(出自《乾坤生意》)。
液门穴在手小指与次指(食指)之间的合缝纹头处。针刺二分,留针二呼的时间,可灸三壮。
主治惊悸、失语、寒厥、手臂疼痛且上下活动不利、疟疾寒热往来、头痛、目眩、眼睛红涩流泪、耳朵突发耳聋、咽喉外部肿胀、牙龈痛,若手臂红肿疼痛,泻之并令其出血为妙。○治疗耳聋、失眠,进针三分并采用补法(出自《千金方》)。配合中渚穴治疗手臂红肿(出自《玉龙赋》)。配合鱼际穴能治疗喉痛(出自《百证赋》)。
中渚穴在手无名指后本节后的骨直对处。针刺二分,留针三呼的时间,可灸三壮。
主治热病无汗、手臂手指疼痛且不能屈伸、头痛、目眩、眼生翳膜视物不明、耳聋、咽喉肿胀、久疟、手臂红肿,泻之并令其出血,或灸五壮。○针刺此穴可治疗久患的腰痛背痛(出自《太乙歌》)。配合液门穴治疗手臂红肿(出自《玉龙赋》)。治疗久患伤寒引起的肩背痛(出自《席弘赋》)。脊背正中后方疼痛,针刺此穴立即痊愈(出自《通玄指要赋》)。五指不便,取中渚穴(出自《灵光赋》)。
阳池穴在手腕背面腕上凹陷中,自本节后骨直对腕中。针刺二分,留六呼的时间,可灸三壮。
主治消渴、口干、烦闷、寒热疟疾,或因折伤手腕导致抓握物体困难、手臂不能上举。○治疗消渴、口干,灸五十壮(出自《千金方》)。治疗手腕疼痛无力、不能上举至头部,可灸七壮(出自《神农经》)。
外关穴在阳池穴后二寸,两筋间的凹陷中。针刺三分,留针七呼的时间,可灸三壮。
主治耳聋、听不见声音、肘臂及五指疼痛不能握物,若胁肋疼痛则用泻法。○治疗肘臂不能屈伸、五指尽疼不能握物,可灸七壮(出自《神农经》)。配合大陵、支沟穴治疗腹痛便秘(出自《玉龙赋》)。
支沟穴在阳池穴后三寸。针刺二分,留针七呼的时间,灸七壮。
主治热病无汗、肩臂酸重、胁腋痛、四肢不能举动、霍乱呕吐、口噤、暴喑(突然失音)、鬼击卒心痛、产后血晕不省人事。凡是三焦相火炽盛及大便不通、胁肋疼痛者,都适宜用泻法。○治疗颈漏、马刀瘰疬,灸百壮(出自《千金方》)。配合照海穴能通便秘,又结合外关、大陵穴治疗腹痛便秘。
会宗穴在阳池穴后三寸,于支沟穴平齐微前五分处。针刺三分,灸三壮。一日内禁止针刺。
主治五种痫病、耳聋、肌肤疼痛。
三阳络穴在阳池穴后四寸,正对支沟穴。灸五壮。禁止针刺。
主治暴喑不能说话、耳聋、龋齿、嗜睡、身体不想活动。
四渎穴在三阳络穴前五分上一寸四分处。针刺六分,留针七呼的时间,灸三壮。一日内针刺三分。
主治暴发性气逆耳聋、下齿龋痛。
天井穴在肘部微后方正中凹陷中。针刺三分,留针七呼的时间,灸三壮。《甲乙经》记载针刺一分。
主治咳嗽气逆、胸痛不能言语、吐脓、不思饮食、寒战发抖不得卧、惊悸悲伤、抽搐、癫疾、五种痫病、风痹、头颈肩背痛、耳聋、目锐眦痛、脸颊肿胀、肘臂疼痛不能抓握物品,以及泻除一切瘰疬疮肿瘾疹。○治疗咳嗽气逆、风痹肘痛,可灸七壮(出自《神农经》)。
清冷渊穴在肘后一寸半,距天井穴一寸处。针刺三分,灸三壮。
主治各种痹痛、肩臂肘部疼痛不能上举。○五种肘痛寻找尺泽穴,冷渊穴针刺后即可收功(出自《席弘赋》)。
消泺穴在臂臑上二寸,向后开一寸,少针五分,灸五壮。一日内针刺一分,灸三壮。
主治风痹、颈项强急肿痛、寒热头痛、肩背拘急。另一传本说治疗牙疼,灸此穴。
臑会穴在消泺穴上二寸,微向前。针刺五分,灸五壮。
主治肘臂气肿酸痛无力、不能上举、颈部瘿气瘤、寒热瘰疬。
肩髎穴在肩髃穴后一寸三分,微向下些。针刺七分,灸三壮。
主治手臂沉重、肩痛、不能上举。
天髎穴在肩井穴内一寸,向后开八分,在肩外俞穴上一寸处。针刺八分,灸三壮。
主治肩臂酸痛、缺盆痛、无汗、胸中烦闷、颈项拘急、寒热。
天牖穴在风池穴下一寸,微向外些。针刺一分,留针七呼。不宜用补法,也不宜灸,若灸会导致面部肿胀。《资生经》说灸一壮,《甲乙经》说灸三壮。
主治突发耳聋听力下降、气塞目不明、夜间多梦颠倒、面色无华、头风面肿、项强。○另一种说法:若治疗面肿眼合,先取噫嘻穴,后针天牖、风池穴,病即痊愈;若不先针噫嘻穴,病难愈。
翳风穴在耳根后,距离耳五分处。针刺三分,灸七壮。
主治耳聋、口眼歪斜、口噤不开、脱颔肿、颊牙车急痛、暴喑不能说话。○另一种说法:耳红肿痛用泻法,耳虚鸣用补法,补多于泻。○配合听会穴治疗耳聋气闭(出自《百证赋》)。
脉穴在翳风穴上一寸,稍近耳根处。针刺一分,灸三壮。《铜人腧穴针灸图经》说针刺出血如豆汁,不宜多出。另一种说法禁止灸。
主治头风、耳鸣、小儿惊痫抽搐、呕吐、腹泻无定时、惊恐、目涩眵膏。
颅息穴在脉穴上一寸稍大处。○以上翳风、脉、颅息三个穴位,自上而下紧贴耳后,针刺一分,灸七壮。《甲乙经》说灸三壮。另一种说法禁止针刺,出血多则会致死。
主治耳鸣、喘息、小儿呕吐、抽搐、惊恐发痫、身热头痛、不得卧、耳肿流脓汁。○耳病非颅息穴不能治愈(出自《百证赋》)。
角孙穴在客主人穴上一寸。针刺三分,灸三壮。
主治眼生翳膜、齿龈肿、不能咀嚼、唇吻干燥、颈项强直。○可以治疗耳齿疾病。
耳门穴在耳前肉峰下缺口外。针刺三分,留针三呼的时间,灸三壮。另一种说法禁止灸。
主治耳聋、耳流脓汁、耳生疮、龋齿、唇吻强直。○只要患伤寒导致两耳聋,耳门、听会穴疾如风(见效快)(出自《席弘赋》)。○配合丝竹空穴能顷刻止住牙疼(出自《百证赋》)。耳鸣腰痛,先取五会穴,再取此穴及足三里(出自《天星秘诀》)。
和髎穴在眉直后发际处。针刺三分,灸三壮。一日内若灸此穴会导致目盲。
主治头痛、耳鸣、牙车牵引急痛、颈项肿、口角抽搐。
丝竹空穴在眉后凹陷中。针刺三分,留针三呼的时间。禁止灸,若灸不幸会导致眼睛变小甚至失明。
主治头痛、目赤、目眩、视物模糊、拳毛倒睫、风痫、戴眼发狂、吐涎沫、偏正头风。○治疗头风适宜令其出血(出自《神农经》)。配合耳门穴能顷刻治牙疼(出自《百证赋》)。治疗偏头痛难忍(出自《通玄指要赋》)。另一传本主治眼赤痛,针刺一分令其出血。
There are twenty-three acupoints in total.
Guanchong (TE1) is located on the lateral side of the ring finger, at a distance from the nail corner equivalent to the width of a leek leaf. Needle 1 cun, retain for three "hu" (breaths), moxa 3 cones.
Indications: Headache, dry mouth, throat obstruction (sore throat with swelling and difficulty swallowing), cholera, chest qi stagnation causing anorexia, frequent arm pain with inability to raise the arm, blurred vision. ○ Mainly treats thirst, cracked lips, and foul breath caused by pathogenic heat in the Sanjiao (Triple Burner). The reducing method is suitable. Bleeding therapy. ○ When there is excessive heat congestion in the Sanjiao, Guanchong is most suitable (from *Yulong Fu*). Combined with Yamen (GV15) to relieve tongue stiffness and aphasia (from *Baizheng Fu*). Treats febrile diseases causing心烦 (restlessness/fullness), anhidrosis, intense heat in the palm like fire, pain at the root of the tongue, dry mouth with dehydration, and persistent long-term fever (from *Kuaijie Fangshi*). In cases of sudden stroke with coma, phlegm congestion, unconsciousness, locked jaw, and inability to take medicine, urgently prick Shaoshang (LU11), Shangyang (LI1), Zhongchong (PC9), Shaochong (HT9), Guanchong (TE1), and Shaoze (SI1) with a three-edged needle to promote blood and qi circulation. This is a miraculous emergency point for saving lives (from *Qiankun Shengyi*).
Yemen (TE2) is located at the head of the transverse crease between the little finger and the index finger. Needle 2 cun, retain for two "hu", moxa 3 cones.
Indications: Palpitations, loss of speech, cold reversal, arm pain with limited mobility, malaria with alternating chills and fever, headache, vertigo, red and gritty eyes with tearing, sudden deafness, external swelling of the throat, gum pain. If the arm is red and swollen and painful, reducing method with bleeding is excellent. ○ Treats deafness and insomnia; insert 3 cun and apply tonification (from *Qianjin Fang*). Combined with Zhongzhu (TE3) to treat arm redness and swelling (from *Yulong Fu*). Combined with Yuji (LU10) to treat sore throat (from *Baizheng Fu*).
Zhongzhu (TE3) is located posterior to the base joint of the ring finger, directly opposite the bone. Needle 2 cun, retain for three "hu", moxa 3 cones.
Indications: Febrile disease with anhidrosis, arm and finger pain with inability to flex or extend, headache, vertigo, eye opacity and visual impairment, deafness, throat swelling, chronic malaria, arm redness and swelling. Reduce and bleed, or moxa 5 cones. ○ Needling this point treats chronic lower back and upper back pain (from *Taiyi Ge*). Combined with Yemen to treat arm redness and swelling (from *Yulong Fu*). Treats shoulder and back pain due to chronic Cold Damage (from *Xi Hong Fu*). Pain in the center of the spine posteriorly is cured immediately upon needling this point (from *Tongxuan Zhiyao Fu*). For five-finger dysfunction, select Zhongzhu (from *Lingguang Fu*).
Yangchi (TE4) is located in the depression on the dorsal aspect of the wrist, directly opposite the wrist joint from the base joint. Needle 2 cun, retain for six "hu", moxa 3 cones.
Indications: Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst syndrome), dry mouth, restlessness, chills and fever malaria, or inability to grasp objects and raise the arm due to wrist sprain/injury. ○ Treat Xiao Ke and dry mouth by moxa 50 cones (from *Qianjin Fang*). Treat wrist pain, weakness, and inability to raise the arm to the head by moxa 7 cones (from *Shennong Jing*).
Waiguan (TE5) is located 2 cun posterior to Yangchi (TE4), in the depression between the two tendons. Needle 3 cun, retain for seven "hu", moxa 3 cones.
Indications: Deafness, hearing loss, elbow and arm pain extending to the fingers with inability to grip. If there is hypochondriac pain, use the reducing method. ○ Treat elbow and arm inability to flex/extend and finger pain preventing gripping by moxa 7 cones (from *Shennong Jing*). Combined with Daling (PC7) and Zhigou (TE6) to treat abdominal pain and constipation (from *Yulong Fu*).
Zhigou (TE6) is located 3 cun posterior to Yangchi (TE4). Needle 2 cun, retain for seven "hu", moxa 7 cones.
Indications: Febrile disease with anhidrosis, heavy and sour shoulders and arms, hypochondriac and axillary pain, inability to move limbs, cholera with vomiting, locked jaw, sudden aphonia, sudden heart pain from "ghost strike", postpartum blood syncope with unconsciousness. For conditions where the Ministerial Fire of the Sanjiao is blazing, as well as constipation and hypochondriac pain, the reducing method is appropriate. ○ Treat neck fistula and scrofula (horse knife) by moxa 100 cones (from *Qianjin Fang*). Combined with Zhaohai (KI6) to relieve constipation; combined with Waiguan (TE5) and Daling (PC7) to treat abdominal pain and constipation.
Huizong (TE7) is located 3 cun posterior to Yangchi (TE4), level with Zhigou (TE6) but slightly anterior by 5 fen. Needle 3 cun, moxa 3 cones. Prohibited for needling on one day.
Indications: Five types of epilepsy, deafness, skin and muscle pain.
Sanyangluo (TE8) is located 4 cun posterior to Yangchi (TE4), directly opposite Zhigou (TE6). Moxa 5 cones. Prohibited for needling.
Indications: Sudden aphonia, deafness, dental caries, lethargy, aversion to movement.
Sidu (TE9) is located 1 cun 4 fen superior and 5 fen anterior to Sanyangluo (TE8). Needle 6 cun, retain for seven "hu", moxa 3 cones. Prohibited for needling deeper than 3 fen on one day.
Indications: Sudden Qi rebellion with deafness, lower dental caries pain.
Tianjing (TE10) is located in the depression slightly posterior to the elbow, in the midline. Needle 3 cun, retain for seven "hu", moxa 3 cones. *Jia Yi Jing* states needle 1 cun.
Indications: Cough with rebellious Qi, chest pain, inability to speak, expectoration of pus, anorexia, chills and shivering with inability to lie down, palpitations, sadness, convulsions, epilepsy, five types of epilepsy, wind-bi, head and neck shoulder-back pain, deafness, pain at the outer canthus, cheek swelling, elbow and arm pain with inability to grasp, and draining all scrofula, carbuncles, sores, and urticaria. ○ Treat cough with rebellious Qi, wind-bi, and elbow pain by moxa 7 cones (from *Shennong Jing*).
Qinglengyuan (TE11) is located 1.5 cun posterior to the elbow, 1 cun away from Tianjing (TE10). Needle 3 cun, moxa 3 cones.
Indications: Various bi-pain, shoulder, arm, and elbow pain with inability to raise. ○ For five types of elbow pain, seek Chize (LU5); after needling Qinglengyuan (TE11), the effect is achieved (from *Xi Hong Fu*).
Xiaoluo (TE12) is located 2 cun above the arm bicep area, opening posteriorly by 1 cun. Needle 5 fen less, moxa 5 cones. Prohibited for needling deeper than 1 fen on one day; moxa 3 cones.
Indications: Wind-bi, stiff and swollen neck, chills and fever, headache, tight shoulder and back. Another version says it treats toothache by moxa.
Naohui (TE13) is located 2 cun superior to Xiaoluo (TE12), slightly anterior. Needle 5 fen, moxa 5 cones.
Indications: Swelling and sore pain in the elbow and arm with weakness and inability to raise, neck goiter/lipoma, chills and fever, scrofula.
Jianliao (TE14) is located 1.3 cun posterior to Jianyu (LI15), slightly inferior. Needle 7 cun, moxa 3 cones.
Indications: Heavy arm, shoulder pain, inability to raise.
Tianliao (TE15) is located 1 cun medial to Jianjing (GB21), opening posteriorly by 8 fen, 1 cun superior to Jianwai Shu (SI14). Needle 8 cun, moxa 3 cones.
Indications: Shoulder and arm sore pain, supraclavicular fossa pain, anhidrosis, chest fullness and restlessness, neck stiffness, chills and fever.
Tianyou (TE16) is located 1 cun inferior to Fengchi (GB20), slightly lateral. Needle 1 cun, retain for seven "hu". Tonification is not suitable, nor is moxibustion; moxibustion causes facial swelling. *Zisheng Jing* states moxa 1 cone; *Jia Yi Jing* states moxa 3 cones.
Indications: Sudden deafness and poor hearing, Qi blockage with unclear vision, inverted dreams at night, pale complexion, head wind with facial swelling, neck stiffness. ○ Another saying: To treat facial swelling and closed eyes, first select Yixi (BL48), then needle Tianyou (TE16) and Fengchi (GB20); the disease will heal. If Yixi is not needled first, the disease is difficult to cure.
Yifeng (TE17) is located behind the ear root, 5 fen from the ear. Needle 3 cun, moxa 7 cones.
Indications: Deafness, facial paralysis (deviation of mouth and eye), locked jaw, mandibular swelling, acute pain in the cheek and masseter, sudden aphonia. ○ Another saying: Reduce for red and swollen painful ears; tonify for tinnitus due to deficiency, with more tonification than reduction. ○ Combined with Tinghui (GB2) to treat deafness and Qi blockage (from *Baizheng Fu*).
Maimen (TE18) is located 1 cun superior to Yifeng (TE17), closer to the ear root. Needle 1 cun, moxa 3 cones. *Tongren* states needle until bleeding like bean curd residue, do not bleed excessively. Another saying prohibits moxibustion.
Indications: Head wind, tinnitus, pediatric epilepsy and convulsions, vomiting, frequent diarrhea, fright, dry eyes with discharge.
Luxi (TE19) is located slightly larger and 1 cun superior to Maimen (TE18). ○ The above three points—Yifeng (TE17), Maimen (TE18), and Luxi (TE19)—are needled 1 cun tightly behind the ear from top to bottom. *Jia Yi Jing* states moxa 3 cones. Another saying prohibits needling; excessive bleeding can be fatal.
Indications: Tinnitus, panting, pediatric vomiting, convulsions, fright-induced epilepsy, fever, headache, insomnia, ear swelling with purulent discharge. ○ Ear diseases cannot be cured without Luxi (from *Baizheng Fu*).
Jiaosun (TE20) is located 1 cun superior to Keyuren (ST7). Needle 3 cun, moxa 3 cones.
Indications: Eye opacity, gingival swelling, inability to chew, dry lips and corners of the mouth, neck stiffness. ○ Can treat ear and dental diseases.
Ermen (TE21) is located outside the gap under the meat peak anterior to the ear. Needle 3 cun, retain for three "hu", moxa 3 cones. Another saying prohibits moxibustion.
Indications: Deafness, otorrhea, ear sores, dental caries, stiff lips and corners of the mouth. ○ For bilateral deafness due to Cold Damage, Ermen and Tinghui act swiftly (from *Xi Hong Fu*). ○ Combined with Sizhukong (TE23) to stop toothache instantly (from *Baizheng Fu*). For tinnitus and lower back pain, first select Wuhui (CV13), then this point and Zusanli (ST36) (from *Tianxing Mijue*).
Heliao (TE22) is located at the hairline directly posterior to the eyebrow. Needle 3 cun, moxa 3 cones. Prohibited for moxibustion on one day as it causes blindness.
Indications: Headache, tinnitus, traction pain in the jaw, neck swelling, oral convulsions.
Sizhukong (TE23) is located in the depression posterior to the eyebrow. Needle 3 cun, retain for three "hu". Prohibited for moxibustion; unfortunate consequences include small eyes or blindness.
Indications: Headache, red eyes, vertigo, blurred vision, inverted eyelashes, wind-epilepsy, staring upward with madness, salivation, lateral and frontal head wind. ○ Treating head wind is suitable with bleeding (from *Shennong Jing*). Combined with Ermen (TE21) to treat toothache instantly (from *Baizheng Fu*). Treats unbearable lateral headache (from *Tongxuan Zhiyao Fu*). Another version treats red and painful eyes; needle 1 cun and bleed.