(1) Selecting Hegu (LI 4)
Technique: A one-cun filiform needle is inserted on the bilateral Hegu (LI 4) with the fever reducing technique, inducing the needling sensations to be distributed to the upper arm, and even to the neck and head, and sweating.
(2) Selecting Dazhui (GV 14)
Technique: The patient is in a sitting position with the head slightly lowered. A 1.5-cun filiform needle is inserted with penetrating "heaven coolness" manipulation for 5 to 10 minutes. In 188 cases that were studied, the fever began to recede one hour after nee o0 15 hours, the temperature became normal.
(3) Selecting Zusanli (ST 36)