Zhn Ji D Chng Y Lng F

Ode of the Jade Dragon1 from The Great Compendium of Acupuncture-Moxibustion2

(from Zhn Ji J Yng)3 4
translated by Lorraine Wilcox L.Ac.

Now, I consulted a master and took [his teaching] as essential; when I compiled his work, I was
able to abandon all annoyances;
I summed up the Jade Dragon in order to compose this ode; have confidence in the golden needle
in order to obtain peace and health.

The source! For sudden violent windstroke: Dng Mn (Du 22) and Bi Hu (Du 20); (YLF1)
For leg q spreading further: Z Sn L (ST 36), Ju G (GB 39), and Sn Yn Jio (SP 6);
(YLF2)
For head-wind and deep-source nasal congestion [sinusitis], Shng Xng (Du 23) can be used;
(YLF3)
For deafness and swollen cheeks [mumps], Tng Hu (GB 2) stands tall. (YLF4)

Zn Zh (UB 2) and Tu Wi (ST 8) treat eye pain and headaches; (YLF5)

R Gn (ST 18) and Sh F (KI 27) cure q cough and phlegm wheezing. (YLF6)
Fng Sh (GB 31) and Yn Sh (ST 33) drive fatigue from the legs and feet; (YLF7)
Yn Lng Qun (SP 9) and Yng Lng Qun (GB 34) eliminate unendurable swelling of the
knees. (YLF8)

An ode ( f) is a work of rhymed prose or prose-poetry. The ancient Chinese encoded information into poetry
and rhythmic prose to make it easier to memorize. This ode generally does not rhyme and the meter changes
throughout. However, in the attempt to make it concise and rhythmic, the original author added or left out words.
The fill words and connecting words have little importance and are often hard to translate. Because of this, my
translation is as precise as possible with the technical terms (indications and points), but may alter the non-technical
words to make the English a little easier to read.
2
The Great Compendium of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Zhn Ji D Chng, by Yng
Jzhu, pubished in 1601 (Mng). This comes from Volume 3.
3
Gatherings from Eminent Acupuncture-Moxibustionists Zhn Ji J Yng, by Go W,
published in 1529 (Mng). This ode was first recorded in Volume 4 of J Yng, which states that it author is
unknown.
4
A number of apparent typographical errors in the text of Zhn Ji D Chng were corrected based on the text in
Zhn Ji J Yng.
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r Bi (non-channel) medicates hemorrhoids and fistulas; (YLF9)

Jin Sh (PC 5) exterminates malarial disease; (YLF10)
D Dn (LV 1) removes shn q; (YLF11)
Go Hung (UB 43) supplements vacuity taxation. (YLF12)
Tin Jng (SJ 10) treats scrofula and dormant papules [urticaria]; (YLF13)
Shn Mn (HT 7) treats feeble-mindedness with laughter and weeping. (YLF14)

For cough with wind phlegm, Ti Yun (LU 9) and Li Qu (LU 7) are suitable to prick;
(YLF15)
For lameness, emaciation, weakness, and hasty panting, Xun J (Ren 21) and Q Hi (Ren 6)
should be known. (YLF16)
Q Mn (LV 14) and D Dn (LV 1) treat hard strings [a type of mass] and shn q; (YLF17)
Lo Gng (PC 8) and D Lng (PC 7) can cure heart oppression and sores. (YLF18)

For heart palpitations and vacuity vexation, prick Z Sn L (ST 36); (YLF19)
For seasonal epidemics and malaria, seek out Hu X (SI 3). (YLF20)
Ju G (GB 39), Z Sn L (ST 36), and Yn Jio (Ren 7), 5 are suitable for leg q; (YLF21)
Depend on Jng Mng (UB 1), Ti Yng, and Y Wi [fish tail, more or less S Zh Kng (SJ
23)] for eye diseases. (YLF22)

For an old person who goes to the bathroom a lot, light mugwort on Mng Mn (Du 4) and Shn
Sh (UB 23); (YLF23)
For swelling of a womans breast, Sho Z (SI 1) with Ti Yng (non-channel) can be chosen.
(YLF24)

Shn Zh (Du 12) reduces cough and can eliminate pain of the spinal muscles; (YLF25)
Zh Yng (Du 9) drives back jaundice and is good at treating spirit exhaustion. (YLF26)
Moxibustion on Chng Qing (Du 1) and Chng Shn (UB 57) is most wonderful for
hemorrhoids; (YLF27)
Fng Lng (ST 40) and Fi Sh (UB 13) are extraordinary for phlegm cough. (YLF28)
Yn Jio is the name of Ren 7, but this may mean Sn Yn Jio (SP 6). If so, this is the same point
formula as in YLF2, which is also for leg q.
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Fng Mn (UB 12) governs cough from external damage cold evils; (YLF29)
Tin Sh (ST 25) regulates the danger of contracting and suffering spleen diarrhea. (YLF30)
Fng Ch (GB 20) and Ju G (GB 39) cure hunchback; (YLF31)
Rn Zhng (Du 26) and Q Ch (LI 11) are known for wi-wilting and hunchback. (YLF32)

Prick Q Mn (LV 14) for unresolved cold damage, the channel will not pass it on [to the next
channel]; (YLF33)
Needle Ji Wi (Ren 15) for episodes of epilepsy in progress, but be careful of the frenetic
movements [of the patient]. (YLF34)
Yn Jio (Ren 7), Shu Fn (Ren 9) and Z Sn L (ST 36) are suitable to prick for g distention;
(YLF35)
Shng Qi (SP 5), Ji X (ST 41), and Qi X (GB 40) can chase away leg pain. (YLF36)

Ch Z (LU 5) regulates sinew tension with loss of use; (YLF37)

Wn G (SI 4) cures difficulty moving the wrists. (YLF38)
Shoulder and spine pain: W Sh (GB 27) along with Bi Fng (non-channel); 6 (YLF39)
Hypertonicity and pain of the elbows - Ch Z (LU 5) joins with Q Ch (LI 11). (YLF40)

Wind-damp transmitted to both shoulders is cured by Jin Y (LI 15); (YLF41)

For congested heat exuberance in the sn jio, Gun Chng (SJ 1) is most suitable. (YLF42)
For red swollen arms, it is important to distinguish Zhng Zh (SJ 3) and Y Mn (SJ 2);
(YLF43)
For spleen vacuity with jaundice, why doubt Wn G (SI 4) and Zhng Wn (Ren 12)? (YLF44)
For cold damage without sweating, attack F Li (KI 7), draining is suitable; (YLF45)
For cold damage with sweating, selecting H G (LI 4) should be followed. (YLF46)

If you want to regulate q counterflow from satiety and fullness, Z Sn L (ST 36) can triumph;
(YLF47)
If you wish to raise up the six pulses when they are deep and hidden, F Li (KI 7) is called
miraculous. (YLF48)
Zho Hi (KI 6) and Zh Gu (SJ 6) free constipated stool; (YLF49)
This point is directly above the end of the posterior axillary fold, level with the spinous process of the fourth
thoracic vertebra.
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Ni Tng (ST 44) and Z Ln Q (GB 41) rectify distention of the smaller abdomen. (YLF50)

Tin T (Ren 22) and Dn Zhng (Ren 17) doctor panting and cough; (YLF51)
D Cng (ST 4) and Ji Ch (ST 6) cure deviation of the mouth. (YLF52)
Yng Xing (LI 20) is best to attack nasal congestion; (YLF53)
Jin Jng (GB 21) eliminates arm pain as if seizing it. (YLF54)

r Jin (LI 2) treats toothache; (YLF55)

Zhng Ku (non-channel) rectifies stomach reflux and it is promptly cured. (YLF56)
Bi Lo (non-channel) stops vacuity sweating; (YLF57)
Tng L (HT 5) cures frightened heart and it promptly recovers. (YLF58)

D G Kng and Xio G Kng (both non-channel) treat erosions of the eyes and can stop cold
tearing; (YLF59)
Left and right Ti Yng (non-channel) doctor eye pain and are good at eliminating blood screens
[of the eyes]. (YLF60)

Xn Sh (UB 15) and Shn Sh (UB 23) treat lower back and dream emissions from kidney
vacuity and lack; (YLF61)
Rn Zhng (Du 26) and Wi Zhng (UB 40) eliminate pain from wrenching that is difficult to
control in the lower back and spine. (YLF62)
Ti X (KI 3), Kn Ln (UB 60), and Shn Mi (UB 62) are best to cure hesitation from swelling
of the feet; (YLF63)
Yng Qun (KI 1), Gun Yun (Ren 4), and Fng Lng (ST 40) are for cases of treating corpse
consumption. (YLF64)

Yn Tng (non-channel) treats fright convulsions; (YLF65)

Shn Tng (Du 24) rectifies head wind. (YLF66)
Repeatedly drain D Lng (PC 7) and Rn Zhng (Du 26) to completely eliminate bad breath;
(YLF67)
Frequent moxa on Di Mi (GB 26) and Gun Yun (Ren 4) can attack vanquished kidneys.
(YLF68)

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For heavy painful legs, needle Kun G (non-channel), X Gun (LV 7), and X Yn (nonchannel); (YLF69)
When walking is difficult and causes suffering, prick Z Sn L (ST 36), Zhng Fng (LV 4),
and Ti Chng (LV 3). (YLF70)
Select Ni Gun (PC 6) with Zho Hi (KI 6) to doctor the abdominal disease of lumps; (YLF71)
Pull on Yng Xing (LI 20) with B Ni (non-channel) to disperse redness from hot eyes.
(YLF72)

For belly pain with constipation, join D Lng (PC 7) with Wi Gun (SJ 5) and Zh Gu (SJ 6);
(YLF73)
For wind-damp leg pain, J Lio (GB 29) along with Hun Tio (GB 30) and Wi Zhng (UB
40). (YLF74)
Shng Wn (Ren 13) and Zhng Wn (Ren 12) treat the nine types of heart pain; (YLF75)
For red or white vaginal discharge, select the similarities and differences of Zhng J (Ren 3).
(YLF76)

Moreover if heart is congested by vacuity heat, Sho Chng (HT 9) is bright in assisting the
fight; (YLF77)
For clouded vision or blood spilling over, Gn Sh (UB 18) differentiates its repletion or vacuity.
(YLF78)
***

One should pass on the teachings of profound importance, study the techniques of fast and slow.
Perhaps you come across contusions and wrenching pain that cannot be settled, this can drive
away difficulty in formulating a point [prescription].
I compiled my humble opinions so that it can be recited from memory, fortunately brilliance has
arrived and there is no [need to] sneer at it.

Ode of the Jade Dragon

Point prescriptions from

Y Lng F Ode of the Jade Dragon
Symptom/disease
Points
Headaches
head wind
Shn Tng (Du 24)
head-wind,
Shng Xng (Du 23)
deep-source nasal congestion [sinusitis]
Zn Zh (UB 2),
eye pain,
headaches
Tu Wi (ST 8)
Face and sense organs
head-wind,
Shng Xng (Du 23)
deep-source nasal congestion [sinusitis]
nasal congestion
Yng Xing (LI 20)
deafness, swollen cheeks [mumps]
Tng Hu (GB 2)
D Cng (ST 4),
deviation of the mouth
Ji Ch (ST 6)
toothache
r Jin (LI 2)
drain D Lng (PC 7),
bad breath
Rn Zhng (Du 26)
Zn Zh (UB 2),
eye pain,
headaches
Tu Wi (ST 8)
Jng Mng (UB 1),
Ti Yng,
eye diseases
Y Wi [fish tail, more or
less S Zh Kng (SJ 23)]
erosions of the eyes,
D G Kng, Xio G
cold tearing
Kng (both non-channel)
eye pain, blood screens [of the eyes]
Ti Yng (non-channel)
Yng Xing (LI 20),
red hot eyes
B Ni (non-channel)
clouded vision,
Gn Sh (UB 18)
blood spilling [bleeding diseases]
Fever, chills, evil q
unresolved cold damage so the channel does
Q Mn (LV 14)
not pass it on [to the next channel]
cold damage without sweating
drain F Li (KI 7)
cold damage with sweating
H G (LI 4)
cough from external damage cold evils
Fng Mn (UB 12)
congested heat exuberance in the sn jio
Gun Chng (SJ 1)
seasonal epidemics,
Hu X (SI 3)
malaria
Muscles, paralysis, limbs, back and spine
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Source
YLF66
YLF3
YLF5
YLF3

YLF53
YLF4
YLF52
YLF55
YLF67
YLF5
YLF22
YLF59
YLF60
YLF72
YLF78
YLF33
YLF45
YLF46
YLF29
YLF42
YLF20

sinew tension with loss of use

leg q
leg q
heavy painful legs
swelling of the feet
unendurable swelling of the knees
wind-damp leg pain
leg pain
fatigue in the legs and feet
difficulty walking
lameness, emaciation, weakness,
hasty panting
pain
from wrenching the lower back and spine
cough,
pain of the spinal muscles
lower back [pain],
dream emissions from kidney vacuity
hunchback

wi-wilting,
hunchback

Ch Z (LU 5)
Z Sn L (ST 36),
Ju G (GB 39),
Sn Yn Jio (SP 6)
Ju G (GB 39),
Z Sn L (ST 36),
Yn Jio (Ren 7)7
Kun G (non-channel),
X Gun (LV 7),
X Yn (non-channel)
Ti X (KI 3),
Kn Ln (UB 60),
Shn Mi (UB 62)
Yn Lng Qun (SP 9),
Yng Lng Qun (GB 34)
J Lio (GB 29),
Hun Tio (GB 30),
Wi Zhng (UB 40)
Shng Qi (SP 5),
Ji X (ST 41),
Qi X (GB 40)
Fng Sh (GB 31),
Yn Sh (ST 33)
Z Sn L (ST 36),
Zhng Fng (LV 4),
Ti Chng (LV 3)
Xun J (Ren 21),
Q Hi (Ren 6)
Rn Zhng (Du 26),
Wi Zhng (UB 40)
Shn Zh (Du 12)

Xn Sh (UB 15),
Shn Sh (UB 23)
Fng Ch (GB 20),
Ju G (GB 39)
Rn Zhng (Du 26),
Q Ch (LI 11)

YLF37
YLF2
YLF21
YLF69
YLF63
YLF8
YLF74
YLF36
YLF7
YLF70
YLF16
YLF62
YLF25
YLF61
YLF31
YLF32

Yn Jio is the name of Ren 7, but this may mean Sn Yn Jio (SP 6). If so, this is the same point
formula as in YLF2, which is also for leg q.
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 W Sh (GB 27),
Bi Fng (non-channel)
wind-damp in both shoulders
Jin Y (LI 15)
Ch Z (LU 5),
hypertonicity and pain of the elbows
Q Ch (LI 11)
difficulty moving the wrists
Wn G (SI 4)
Zhng Zh (SJ 3),
red swollen arms
Y Mn (SJ 2)
arm pain
Jin Jng (GB 21)
Chest, rib-sides, heart, and lungs
R Gn (ST 18),
q cough,
phlegm wheezing
Sh F (KI 27)
Tin T (Ren 22),
panting,
cough
Dn Zhng (Ren 17)
Xun J (Ren 21),
lameness, emaciation, weakness,
hasty panting
Q Hi (Ren 6)
Ti Yun (LU 9),
cough with wind phlegm
Li Qu (LU 7)
Fng Lng (ST 40),
phlegm cough
Fi Sh (UB 13)
cough from external damage cold evils
Fng Mn (UB 12)
cough, pain of the spinal muscles
Shn Zh (Du 12)
Lo Gng (PC 8),
heart oppression,
sores
D Lng (PC 7)
heart palpitations, vacuity vexation
Z Sn L (ST 36)
Shng Wn (Ren 13),
nine types of heart pain
Zhng Wn (Ren 12)
heart congested by vacuity heat
Sho Chng (HT 9)
Disquieted spirit
feeble-mindedness
Shn Mn (HT 7)
with laughter and weeping
frightened heart
Tng L (HT 5)
jaundice, spirit exhaustion
Zh Yng (Du 9)
Xn Sh (UB 15),
lower back [pain],
dream emissions from kidney vacuity
Shn Sh (UB 23)
episodes of epilepsy in progress
Ji Wi (Ren 15)
Internal wind
Dng Mn (Du 22),
sudden violent windstroke
Bi Hu (Du 20)
fright convulsions
Yn Tng (non-channel)
Diseases, chronic problems
shoulder and spine pain

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YLF39
YLF41
YLF40
YLF38
YLF43
YLF54
YLF6
YLF51
YLF16
YLF15
YLF28
YLF29
YLF25
YLF18
YLF19
YLF75
YLF77
YLF14
YLF58
YLF26
YLF61
YLF34
YLF1

YLF65

malarial disease
seasonal epidemics, malaria
episodes of epilepsy in progress
spleen vacuity with jaundice

jaundice, spirit exhaustion

scrofula, dormant papules [urticaria]
corpse consumption
clouded vision, blood spilling [bleeding
diseases]
vacuity sweating
heart palpitations, vacuity vexation
vacuity taxation
lameness, emaciation, weakness, and hasty
panting
old person who goes to the bathroom a lot
raise up the six pulses when they are deep
and hidden
lower back [pain], dream emissions from
kidney vacuity

Jin Sh (PC 5)
Hu X (SI 3)
Ji Wi (Ren 15)
Wn G (SI 4),
Zhng Wn (Ren 12)
Zh Yng (Du 9)
Tin Jng (SJ 10)
Yng Qun (KI 1),
Gun Yun (Ren 4),
Fng Lng (ST 40)

YLF10
YLF20
YLF34

Bi Lo (non-channel)
Z Sn L (ST 36)
Go Hung (UB 43)
Xun J (Ren 21),
Q Hi (Ren 6)
moxa Mng Mn (Du 4),
Shn Sh (UB 23)

YLF57
YLF19
YLF12

Gn Sh (UB 18)

F Li (KI 7)

Xn Sh (UB 15),
Shn Sh (UB 23)
moxa Di Mi (GB 26),
vanquished kidneys
Gun Yun (Ren 4)
Abdomen, digestion, bowel movement, urination
hemorrhoids and fistulas
r Bi (non-channel)
moxa Chng Qing (Du 1),
hemorrhoids
Chng Shn (UB 57)
Zho Hi (KI 6),
constipation
Zh Gu (SJ 6)
D Lng (PC 7),
belly pain with constipation
Wi Gun (SJ 5),
Zh Gu (SJ 6)
Shng Wn (Ren 13),
nine types of heart pain [can include
epigastric pain]
Zhng Wn (Ren 12)
q counterflow from satiety and fullness
Z Sn L (ST 36)
stomach reflux
Zhng Ku (non-channel)
spleen diarrhea
Tin Sh (ST 25)
shn q
D Dn (LV 1)
hard strings [a type of mass] and shn q
Q Mn (LV 14),
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YLF44
YLF26
YLF13
YLF64
YLF78

YLF16
YLF23
YLF48
YLF61
YLF68
YLF9

YLF27
YLF49
YLF73
YLF75
YLF47
YLF56
YLF30
YLF11
YLF17
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 D Dn (LV 1)
Ni Gun (PC 6),
abdominal lumps
Zho Hi (KI 6)
Yn Jio (Ren 7),
g distention
Shu Fn (Ren 9),
Z Sn L (ST 36)
Ni Tng (ST 44),
distention of the smaller abdomen
Z Ln Q (GB 41)
Skin
scrofula, dormant papules [urticaria]
Tin Jng (SJ 10)
Lo Gng (PC 8),
heart oppression, sores
D Lng (PC 7)
Female problems
Sho Z (SI 1),
breast swelling
Ti Yng (non-channel)
red or white vaginal discharge
Zhng J (Ren 3)

Ode of the Jade Dragon

YLF71
YLF35
YLF50
YLF13
YLF18
YLF24
YLF76

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