平按∶此篇自篇首至味主合，见《灵枢》卷七第四十四《顺气一日分为四时》篇，又见《甲
乙经》卷一第二。自问曰春取络脉至末，见《素问》卷十六第六十一《水热穴论》篇，又见《甲
乙经》卷五第一上编。
黄帝曰∶余闻刺有五变，以主五输，愿闻其数。岐伯曰∶人有五脏，脏有五变，变有五输，
故五五二十五输，以应五时。（五时，谓春夏长夏秋冬也。平按∶《甲乙》输作 ，下同，无余
闻刺有、以主六字。《灵枢》脏有五变作五脏有五变，变有五输作五变有五输。）黄帝曰∶愿闻
五变。岐伯曰∶肝为牡脏，其色青，其时春，其音角，其味酸，其日甲乙；心为牡脏，其色赤，
其时夏，其日丙丁，其音征，其味苦；脾为牝脏，其色黄，其时长夏，其日戊己，其音宫，其味
甘；肺为牝脏，其色白，其音商，其时秋，其日庚辛，其味辛；肾为牝脏，其色黑，其时冬，其
日壬癸，其音
羽，其味咸，是谓五变。（肝心属于木火，故为牡脏；脾肺肾属于土金水，故为牝脏。牝牡五脏
五色五时五音五味，故有二十五之变也。平按∶《甲乙》无黄帝至岐伯曰十字，其日甲乙在其音
角之上，其音商在其日庚辛之下。注二十五之变，二十字袁刻误作其。）黄帝曰∶以主五输奈何？
岐伯曰∶脏主冬，冬刺井；（冬时万物收藏，故五脏主冬也。井，为木也。木，春也。春时万物
始生，如井中泉水。冬时万物始萌，如井水深，未出而刺之者，刺井微也。平按∶《甲乙》无黄
帝至岐伯曰十二字，《灵枢》无岐伯曰三字。）色主春，春刺荥；（春时万物初生鲜华，故五色
主春。荥，火也。火，夏也。夏时万物荥长，如水流溢。春时万物始生，未荣而刺之者，亦刺荥
微也。）时主夏，夏刺输；（夏时万物荣华，四时之胜，故五时主夏。输，土也。土，长夏也。长
夏之时，万物盛极，如水致聚。夏时荣未盛极而刺之者，亦刺输微也。）音主长夏，长夏刺经；
（长夏万物荣盛，音律和四时之序，故五音主于长夏。经，金也。金，秋也。秋时万物将衰。长
夏之时，万物盛而未衰而刺之者，亦刺经微也。）味主秋，秋刺合，（秋时万物皆熟，众味并盛，
故五味主秋也。合，水也。水，冬也。冬时万物收藏，如水之入海。秋时万物收而未藏而刺之者，
亦刺合微也。）是谓五变，以主五输。（是万物五变，主五行输也。）黄帝曰∶诸原安合以致六
输？（五变合于五输，原之一输与何物合？平按∶六输《甲乙》作五 。）岐伯曰∶原独不应五
时，以经合之，以应其数，故六六三十六输。（六腑者，阳也。人之命门之气，乃是肾间动
气，为五脏六腑十二经脉性命根，故名为原。三焦者，原气之别使，通行原之三气，经营五脏六
腑，故原者三焦之尊称也，不应五时，与阳经而合以应其数，故有六六
三十六输也。）黄帝曰∶何谓脏主冬，时主夏，音主长夏，味主秋，色主春？愿闻其故。岐伯曰∶
病在藏者，取之井；（井，木也。井主心下满，是肝为满也。冬时心下满病，刺其井者，遣其本
也。）病变于色者，取之荥；（荥，火也。荥主身热，是心为热也。春时身热之病，刺其荥者，
亦遣其本也。平按∶《甲乙》荥作营。）病时间时甚者，取之输；（输，土也。输主体重节痛，
时间时甚，是脾为病也。夏时体重节痛，时间时甚，刺其输者，亦遣其本也。）病变于音者，取
之经，经满而血者；（经，金也。金主喘咳寒热，经血而满，是肺为病也。长夏喘咳寒热，经血
而满，刺其经者，亦遣其本也。平按∶经满，经字《甲乙》注云亦作络。）病在胃，及以饮食不
节得病者，取之于合，（合，水也。合主逆气而泄，是肾为病也。秋时饮食不节，逆而泄，刺其合
者，亦遣其本也。平按∶胃，《甲乙》注云∶亦作胸。）故命曰味主合，（故味病主合也。）是谓五
变。黄帝曰∶善。（以原不应五时，故有五变也。平按∶《灵枢》无黄帝曰善四字，《甲乙》同。）
问曰∶春取络脉分肉何也？答曰∶春者木始治，肝气生，肝气急，其风疾，经脉常深，其气
少，不能深入，故取络脉分肉间也。（络脉浮浅，经脉常深，春时邪在络脉分肉间，故取之也。
平按∶肝气生《素问》作肝气始生，《甲乙》同。）曰∶夏取盛经分腠何也？曰∶夏者火始治，
心气始长，脉瘦气弱，阳气流溢，熏热分腠，内至于经，故取盛经分腠，绝肤而病去者，邪居浅
也。（阳气独盛，故脉瘦气弱也。热气内至于经，外熏分腠，故取盛经分腠浅处也。平按∶流《素
问》作留，新校正云∶“别本一作流。”熏热分腠《甲乙》作血温于腠。）所谓盛经者，阳脉也。
（三阳盛经也。夏日其经热盛，故取其盛经部内
分腠。）曰∶秋取经输者何也？曰∶秋者金始治，肺将初杀，金将胜火，阳气在合，阴气初胜，
湿气及体，阴气未盛，未能深入，故取输以泻阴邪，取合以虚阳邪，阳气始衰，故取于合。（经
输者，谓经之穴也。秋病在输者，故取其输以泻阴邪；阳衰在合，故取于合以虚阳邪也。平按∶
初杀《素问》、《甲乙》作收杀。阴气初胜，《甲乙》无初字。及体《甲乙》作反体。故取于合下，
《甲乙》有是谓始秋之治变也，《素问》新校正亦引此文。）曰∶冬取井荥何也？曰∶冬者水始
治，肾方闭，阳气衰少，阴气紧，巨阳伏沉，阳脉乃去，（紧，盛也。巨阳足太阳气，伏沉在骨
也。平按∶紧《素问》、《甲乙》作坚盛二字。）故取井以下阴逆，取荥以实阳气，故取井荥，
春不鼽衄，此之谓也。（井为木也，荥为火也。冬合之时取井荥者，冬阴气盛，逆取其春井，泻
阴邪也；逆取其夏荥，补其阳也。故冬无伤寒，春不鼽衄也。平按∶以实阳气，《素问》新校正云∶
“全元起本实作遣，《甲乙》、《千金》作通。”此之谓也句，《甲乙》作是谓末冬之治变也，
《素问》新校正亦引此文。）
【平按】：本篇从篇首至“味主合”，见于《灵枢》卷七第四十四《顺气一日分为四时》篇，又见于《甲乙经》卷一第二。自“问曰春取络脉”至末尾，见于《素问》卷十六第六十一《水热穴论》篇，又见于《甲乙经》卷五第一上编。
黄帝说：我听说针刺有五种变化，用来对应五输穴（井、荥、输、经、合），希望听听其中的规律。岐伯说：人有五脏，每脏有五种变化，每种变化对应五个输穴，所以共有二十五输穴，以对应五行之时。（五时，指春、夏、长夏、秋、冬。）【平按】：《甲乙经》中“输”字写作“腧”，以下同，没有“余闻刺有”、“以主”六字。《灵枢》中“脏有五变”作“五脏有五变”，“变有五输”作“五变有五输”。
黄帝说：希望听听什么是五变。岐伯说：肝属于阳脏（牡脏），其色为青，其时为春，其音为角，其味为酸，其日为甲乙；心属于阳脏，其色为赤，其时为夏，其日为丙丁，其音为徵，其味为苦；脾属于阴脏（牝脏），其色为黄，其时长夏，其日为戊己，其音为宫，其味甘；肺属于阴脏，其色白，其音为商，其时为秋，其日为庚辛，其味为辛；肾属于阴脏，其色黑，其时为冬，其日为壬癸，其音为羽，其味为咸，这就叫做五变。（肝、心属于木、火，所以称为阳脏；脾、肺、肾属于土、金、水，所以称为阴脏。阴阳五脏、五色、五时、五音、五味，所以有二十五种变化。）【平按】：《甲乙经》中没有从“黄帝”到“岐伯曰”这十个字，“其日甲乙”在“其音角”之上，“其音商”在“其日庚辛”之下。注文中“二十五之变”的“二十”二字，袁刻本误作“其”。
黄帝说：用什么来对应五输穴呢？岐伯说：脏对应冬季，冬季针刺井穴；（冬季万物收藏，所以五脏主冬。井穴属木，木对应春。春季万物始生，像井中的泉水。冬季万物初萌，像井水深藏未出而针刺它，这是微刺井穴。【平按】：《甲乙经》中没有从“黄帝”到“岐伯曰”这十二个字，《灵枢》中没有“岐伯曰”三个字。）色对应春季，春季针刺荥穴；（春季万物初生鲜华，所以五色主春。荥穴属火，火对应夏。夏季万物荥长，像水流溢。春季万物始生，尚未繁荣而针刺它，也是微刺荥穴。）时对应夏季，夏季针刺输穴；（夏季万物荣华，是四季中旺盛的时候，所以五时主夏。输穴属土，土对应长夏。长夏之时，万物盛极，像水汇聚。夏季荣盛但未达极点而针刺它，也是微刺输穴。）音对应长夏，长夏针刺经穴；（长夏万物荣盛，音律调和四时秩序，所以五音主于长夏。经穴属金，金对应秋。秋季万物将衰。长夏之时，万物盛而未衰而针刺它，也是微刺经穴。）味对应秋季，秋季针刺合穴，（秋季万物皆熟，众味并盛，所以五味主秋。合穴属水，水对应冬。冬季万物收藏，像水入海。秋季万物收而未藏而针刺它，也是微刺合穴。）这就叫五变，用来对应五输穴。（这是万物的五种变化，对应五行输穴。）
黄帝说：各个原穴如何配合以形成六输穴？（五变合于五输，原这一输穴与什么相合？【平按】：六输，《甲乙经》作五腧。）岐伯说：原穴单独不应对应五时，而是与经穴相合，以符合其数量，所以有六六三十六个输穴。（六腑属阳。人的命门之气，就是两肾之间的动气，是五脏六腑及十二经脉生命的根本，所以称为原穴。三焦是原气的别使，通行原气的三种状态，经营五脏六腑，所以原穴是三焦的尊称，不直接对应五时，而与阳经相合以符合其数，所以有六六三十六个输穴。）
黄帝说：为什么说脏主冬、时主夏、音主长夏、味主秋、色主春？希望听听其中的缘故。岐伯说：病在脏的，取井穴；（井穴属木。井穴主治心下满，这是肝气满的表现。冬季心下满的病，刺其井穴，是为了祛除病根。）病变现于色的，取荥穴；（荥穴属火。荥穴主治身热，这是心的表现。春季身热的病，刺其荥穴，也是为了祛除病根。【平按】：《甲乙经》中“荥”作“营”。）病情时轻时重的，取输穴；（输穴属土。输穴主治体重节痛，时轻时重，这是脾的病。夏季体重节痛、时轻时重的病，刺其输穴，也是为了祛除病根。）病变现于声音的，取经穴，经穴满而有血的；（经穴属金。金穴主治喘咳寒热，经血满溢，这是肺的病。长夏喘咳寒热、经血满溢的病，刺其经穴，也是为了祛除病根。【平按】：“经满”，“经”字在《甲乙经》注中云也作“络”。）病在胃，以及因饮食不节得病的，取合穴，（合穴属水。合穴主治逆气而泄，这是肾的病。秋季饮食不节，导致气逆而泄，刺其合穴，也是为了祛除病根。【平按】：“胃”，《甲乙经》注云：也作“胸”。）所以名叫味主合，（所以味病主合穴。）这就叫五变。黄帝说：好。（因为原穴不应对应五时，所以有五变。【平按】：《灵枢》中没有“黄帝曰善”这四个字，《甲乙经》同。）
问：为什么春季取络脉和分肉？答：春季木气开始主令，肝气生发，肝气急，风气疾速，经脉通常较深，正气较少，不能深入，所以取络脉和分肉之间。（络脉浮浅，经脉通常较深，春季邪气在络脉分肉间，所以取之。【平按】：《素问》中“肝气生”作“肝气始生”，《甲乙经》同。）
问：为什么夏季取盛经和分腠？答：夏季火气开始主令，心气始长，脉瘦气弱，阳气流溢，熏热分腠，内至于经，所以取盛经和分腠，切断皮肤而病去，是因为邪气居处浅表。（阳气独盛，所以脉瘦气弱。热气内至于经，外熏分腠，所以取盛经分腠的浅处。【平按】：“流”，《素问》作“留”，新校正云：“别本一作流。”“熏热分腠”，《甲乙经》作“血温于腠”。所谓盛经，是指阳脉。（三阳盛经。夏日其经热盛，所以取其盛经部内的分腠。）
问：为什么秋季取经输？答：秋季金气开始主令，肺将初杀，金将胜火，阳气在合，阴气初胜，湿气及体，阴气未盛，未能深入，所以取输穴以泻阴邪，取合穴以虚阳邪，阳气始衰，所以取于合。（经输，指经穴。秋病在输，所以取其输以泻阴邪；阳衰在合，所以取于合以虚阳邪。【平按】：“初杀”，《素问》、《甲乙经》作“收杀”。“阴气初胜”，《甲乙经》无“初”字。“及体”，《甲乙经》作“反体”。故取于合下，《甲乙经》有“是谓始秋之治变也”，《素问》新校正亦引此文。）
问：为什么冬季取井穴和荥穴？答：冬季水气开始主令，肾方闭，阳气衰少，阴气紧盛，巨阳伏沉，阳脉乃去，（紧，盛也。巨阳足太阳气，伏沉在骨。【平按】：“紧”，《素问》、《甲乙经》作“坚盛”二字。）所以取井穴以下阴逆，取荥穴以实阳气，所以取井穴和荥穴，春季就不会发生鼻衄，说的就是这个道理。（井属木，荥属火。冬季合之时取井荥，是因为冬季阴气盛，逆取其春井，以泻阴邪；逆取其夏荥，以补其阳。所以冬季无伤寒，春季不鼻衄。【平按】：“以实阳气”，《素问》新校正云：“全元起本实作遣，《甲乙经》、《千金》作通。”“此之谓也”句，《甲乙经》作“是谓末冬之治变也”，《素问》新校正亦引此文。）
[Ping An]: This section, from the beginning of the chapter to "flavors govern the He-Sea points," is found in *Ling Shu* (Spiritual Pivot), Volume 7, Chapter 44, "Dividing One Day into Four Times According to Qi Flow," and also in *Jia Yi Jing* (The Classic of Jia Yi), Volume 1, Section 2. From the question "Why are Luo-Collateral and Fen-Rou taken in Spring" to the end, it is found in *Su Wen* (Basic Questions), Volume 16, Chapter 61, "Discussion on Water and Heat Acupoints," and also in *Jia Yi Jing*, Volume 5, Part 1, Upper Compilation.
Huang Di said: I have heard that acupuncture has five variations, which govern the Five Shu Points (Jing-Well, Ying-Spring, Shu-Stream, Jing-River, He-Sea). I wish to hear their numbers. Qi Bo said: Humans have five Zang organs; each Zang organ has five variations; each variation has five Shu points. Thus, there are twenty-five Shu points, corresponding to the Five Seasons. (The Five Seasons refer to Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn, and Winter.) [Ping An]: In *Jia Yi Jing*, the character for "Shu point" is written as "Shu" (腧), same below. It lacks the six characters "Yu wen ci you" (I heard that needling has) and "yi zhu" (to govern). In *Ling Shu*, "Zang wu you bian" (Zang has five variations) is written as "Wu Zang wu you bian" (Five Zang organs have five variations), and "Bian wu you shu" (Variations have five Shu points) is written as "Wu bian wu you shu" (Five variations have five Shu points).
Huang Di said: I wish to hear what the Five Variations are. Qi Bo said: The Liver is a Yang Zang organ (Mu Zang); its color is Green; its season is Spring; its musical note is Jue; its flavor is Sour; its days are Jia and Yi. The Heart is a Yang Zang organ; its color is Red; its season is Summer; its days are Bing and Ding; its musical note is Zhi; its flavor is Bitter. The Spleen is a Yin Zang organ (Pin Zang); its color is Yellow; its season is Late Summer; its days are Wu and Ji; its musical note is Gong; its flavor is Sweet. The Lung is a Yin Zang organ; its color is White; its musical note is Shang; its season is Autumn; its days are Geng and Xin; its flavor is Pungent. The Kidney is a Yin Zang organ; its color is Black; its season is Winter; its days are Ren and Gui; its musical note is Yu; its flavor is Salty. These are called the Five Variations. (The Liver and Heart belong to Wood and Fire, hence they are Yang Zang organs; the Spleen, Lung, and Kidney belong to Earth, Metal, and Water, hence they are Yin Zang organs. Yin-Yang Zang organs, Five Colors, Five Seasons, Five Musical Notes, and Five Flavors result in twenty-five variations.) [Ping An]: *Jia Yi Jing* lacks the ten characters from "Huang Di" to "Qi Bo said." "Its days are Jia and Yi" appears above "its musical note is Jue," and "its musical note is Shang" appears below "its days are Geng and Xin." In the commentary, the characters "Er Shi" (twenty) in "Er Shi Wu Zhi Bian" (Twenty-five variations) were erroneously printed as "Qi" in the Yuan edition.
Huang Di said: How do we use these to govern the Five Shu Points? Qi Bo said: The Zang organs govern Winter; in Winter, one needles the Jing-Well points. (In Winter, all things are stored, so the Five Zang organs govern Winter. Jing-Well points belong to Wood; Wood corresponds to Spring. In Spring, all things begin to generate, like spring water in a well. In Winter, all things begin to sprout, like deep well water not yet emerging; needling at this time involves slight stimulation of the Jing-Well. [Ping An]: *Jia Yi Jing* lacks the twelve characters from "Huang Di" to "Qi Bo said." *Ling Shu* lacks the three characters "Qi Bo said.") Colors govern Spring; in Spring, one needles the Ying-Spring points. (In Spring, all things initially bloom with fresh brilliance, so the Five Colors govern Spring. Ying-Spring points belong to Fire; Fire corresponds to Summer. In Summer, all things flourish and grow, like overflowing water. In Spring, when all things begin to generate but are not yet fully prosperous, needling involves slight stimulation of the Ying-Spring.) Seasons govern Summer; in Summer, one needles the Shu-Stream points. (In Summer, all things are glorious and flourishing, representing the peak of the four seasons, so the Five Seasons govern Summer. Shu-Stream points belong to Earth; Earth corresponds to Late Summer. In Late Summer, all things reach their peak, like gathered water. In Summer, when things are flourishing but not yet at their absolute peak, needling involves slight stimulation of the Shu-Stream.) Musical notes govern Late Summer; in Late Summer, one needles the Jing-River points. (In Late Summer, all things are lush and abundant; musical notes harmonize the order of the four seasons, so the Five Musical Notes govern Late Summer. Jing-River points belong to Metal; Metal corresponds to Autumn. In Autumn, all things begin to decline. In Late Summer, when things are abundant but not yet declining, needling involves slight stimulation of the Jing-River.) Flavors govern Autumn; in Autumn, one needles the He-Sea points. (In Autumn, all things are ripe, and all flavors are abundant, so the Five Flavors govern Autumn. He-Sea points belong to Water; Water corresponds to Winter. In Winter, all things are stored, like water entering the sea. In Autumn, when things are harvested but not yet fully stored, needling involves slight stimulation of the He-Sea.) These are called the Five Variations, used to govern the Five Shu Points. (These are the five variations of all things, governing the Five Element Shu points.)
Huang Di said: How do the Yuan-Source points combine to form the Six Shu points? (The Five Variations combine with the Five Shu points; how does the Yuan-Source point combine with anything? [Ping An]: "Six Shu points" in *Jia Yi Jing* is written as "Five Shu points".) Qi Bo said: The Yuan-Source points alone do not correspond to the Five Seasons; instead, they combine with the Jing-River points to match their number, thus resulting in six times six, thirty-six Shu points. (The Six Fu organs are Yang. The Qi of the Mingmen (Gate of Life) in humans is the moving Qi between the two kidneys; it is the root of life for the Five Zang organs, Six Fu organs, and Twelve Primary Meridians, hence it is named the Yuan-Source. The San Jiao (Triple Burner) is the special envoy of the Yuan-Qi, transmitting the three aspects of Yuan-Qi to manage the Five Zang and Six Fu organs. Therefore, the Yuan-Source is a respected title for the San Jiao. It does not directly correspond to the Five Seasons but combines with the Yang meridians to match the numerical count, resulting in sixty-six, thirty-six Shu points.)
Huang Di said: Why is it said that Zang organs govern Winter, Seasons govern Summer, Musical Notes govern Late Summer, Flavors govern Autumn, and Colors govern Spring? I wish to hear the reasons. Qi Bo said: For diseases located in the Zang organs, take the Jing-Well points. (Jing-Well points belong to Wood. Jing-Well points govern fullness under the heart, which indicates Liver Qi fullness. For winter diseases of fullness under the heart, needling the Jing-Well point dispels the root cause.) For diseases manifesting in colors, take the Ying-Spring points. (Ying-Spring points belong to Fire. Ying-Spring points govern body heat, indicating Heart involvement. For spring diseases of body heat, needling the Ying-Spring point also dispels the root cause. [Ping An]: In *Jia Yi Jing*, "Ying" is written as "Ying" (Camp/Nourishing).) For diseases that worsen intermittently, take the Shu-Stream points. (Shu-Stream points belong to Earth. Shu-Stream points govern heavy body and joint pain; intermittent worsening indicates Spleen disease. For summer diseases of heavy body and joint pain with intermittent worsening, needling the Shu-Stream point also dispels the root cause.) For diseases manifesting in voice/sound, take the Jing-River points, where the Jing vessel is full and contains blood. (Jing-River points belong to Metal. Metal governs wheezing, coughing, aversion to cold, and fever. Fullness of Jing blood indicates Lung disease. For late summer diseases of wheezing, coughing, aversion to cold, and fever with full Jing blood, needling the Jing-River point also dispels the root cause. [Ping An]: For "Jing Man" (Jing full), the character "Jing" in *Jia Yi Jing* notes that it may also be written as "Luo" (Collateral).) For diseases in the Stomach, or those caused by irregular diet, take the He-Sea points. (He-Sea points belong to Water. He-Sea points govern rebellious Qi and diarrhea, indicating Kidney disease. For autumn diseases caused by irregular diet leading to rebellious Qi and diarrhea, needling the He-Sea point also dispels the root cause. [Ping An]: "Wei" (Stomach), *Jia Yi Jing* notes: may also be written as "Xiong" (Chest).) Hence it is called "Flavors govern the He-Sea," (Hence flavor-related diseases govern the He-Sea points.) which is called the Five Variations. Huang Di said: Excellent. (Because the Yuan-Source points do not correspond to the Five Seasons, there are the Five Variations. [Ping An]: *Ling Shu* lacks the four characters "Huang Di said: Excellent," same in *Jia Yi Jing*.)
Question: Why are Luo-Collaterals and Fen-Rou (intermuscular spaces) taken in Spring? Answer: In Spring, Wood Qi begins to govern, Liver Qi generates, Liver Qi becomes urgent, Wind Qi is swift. The Primary Meridians are usually deep, and Qi is scarce, unable to penetrate deeply. Therefore, one takes the Luo-Collaterals and Fen-Rou. (Luo-Collaterals are superficial, while Primary Meridians are usually deep. In Spring, pathogenic factors reside in the Luo-Collaterals and Fen-Rou, hence they are selected. [Ping An]: In *Su Wen*, "Gan Qi Sheng" is written as "Gan Qi Shi Sheng" (Liver Qi begins to generate), same in *Jia Yi Jing*.)
Question: Why are Sheng-Jing (Abundant Meridians) and Fen-Cou (skin pores/clefts) taken in Summer? Answer: In Summer, Fire Qi begins to govern, Heart Qi begins to grow. The vessels are thin and Qi is weak. Yang Qi flows abundantly, warming and heating the Fen-Cou, penetrating internally to the Meridians. Therefore, one takes the Sheng-Jing and Fen-Cou. Cutting through the skin eliminates the disease because the pathogen resides superficially. (Yang Qi is exclusively abundant, hence vessels are thin and Qi is weak. Heat penetrates internally to the Meridians and externally warms the Fen-Cou, hence one takes the shallow parts of the Sheng-Jing and Fen-Cou. [Ping An]: "Liu" (Flow) in *Su Wen* is written as "Liu" (Stay); New Correction states: "Another version writes 'Liu' (Flow)." "Xun Re Fen Cou" (Warming heat Fen-Cou) in *Jia Yi Jing* is written as "Xue Wen Yu Cou" (Blood warms the clefts).) What is meant by Sheng-Jing? It refers to the Yang Meridians. (The Three Yang Abundant Meridians. In summer, the Qi in these meridians is hot and abundant, hence one takes the Fen-Cou within the Abundant Meridian regions.)
Question: Why are Jing-Shu (Meridian Stream points) taken in Autumn? Answer: In Autumn, Metal Qi begins to govern, the Lung begins to restrict, Metal overcomes Fire. Yang Qi is at the He-Sea points, Yin Qi begins to overcome, Dampness reaches the body. Yin Qi is not yet abundant and cannot penetrate deeply. Therefore, one takes Shu-Stream points to drain Yin pathogens and He-Sea points to empty Yang pathogens. As Yang Qi begins to decline, one takes the He-Sea points. (Jing-Shu refers to the points on the Primary Meridians. Autumn diseases affect the Shu points, hence one takes them to drain Yin pathogens; Yang decline affects the He-Sea points, hence one takes them to empty Yang pathogens. [Ping An]: "Chu Sha" (Initial Killing/Restricting) in *Su Wen* and *Jia Yi Jing* is written as "Shou Sha" (Harvest Restricting). "Yin Qi Chu Sheng" (Yin Qi initially overcomes), *Jia Yi Jing* lacks the character "Chu" (Initially). "Ji Ti" (Reaches the body) in *Jia Yi Jing* is written as "Fan Ti" (Returns to the body). Below "Gu Qu Yu He" (Therefore take the He-Sea), *Jia Yi Jing* has "This is called the treatment variation of early Autumn," which is also cited in the New Correction of *Su Wen*.)
Question: Why are Jing-Well and Ying-Spring points taken in Winter? Answer: In Winter, Water Qi begins to govern, the Kidney is closing, Yang Qi is declining and scarce, Yin Qi is tight and abundant. Ju Yang (Great Yang/Taiyang) lies hidden and sunken, Yang meridinals depart. (Tight means abundant. Ju Yang refers to Foot Taiyang Qi, hidden and sunken in the bones. [Ping An]: "Jin" (Tight) in *Su Wen* and *Jia Yi Jing* is written as "Jian Shen" (Hard and Abundant).) Therefore, one takes Jing-Well points to subdue rebellious Yin, and Ying-Spring points to solidify Yang Qi. Thus, taking Jing-Well and Ying-Spring points ensures no nasal bleeding in Spring. This is what is meant. (Jing-Well belongs to Wood, Ying-Spring belongs to Fire. Taking Jing-Well and Ying-Spring during the Winter He-Sea period: since Yin Qi is abundant in Winter, one counter-intuitively takes Spring's Jing-Well to drain Yin pathogens; counter-intuitively takes Summer's Ying-Spring to tonify Yang. Thus, there is no Cold damage in Winter, and no nasal bleeding in Spring. [Ping An]: "Yi Shi Yang Qi" (To solidify Yang Qi), New Correction of *Su Wen* states: "Quan Yuanqi's version writes 'Shi' as 'Qian' (Dispatch), *Jia Yi Jing* and *Qian Jin* write it as 'Tong' (Connect).) The sentence "Ci Zhi Wei Ye" (This is what is meant) in *Jia Yi Jing* is written as "Shi Wei Mo Dong Zhi Zhi Bian Ye" (This is called the treatment variation of late Winter), which is also cited in the New Correction of *Su Wen*.)