小针解第三　Chapter3　Xiaozhenjie：Explanations of the Small Needles

一、篇首导读 Introductory Reading

●此篇是对《灵枢·九针十二原》的进一步解释。

Further Explanations of the previous chapter.

●阐述了正邪出入往来、气血的逆顺盛衰，针刺的手法以及针对虚实的徐疾补泻，强调了“凡刺之道，必本于神”。

Importance of focusing on spirit in acupuncture treatment.

●对比了上工与粗工的不同。

Difference between excellent doctors and poor doctors.

●指出邪气、浊气、清气中伤人体，大致可分上、中、下三部。用针时应注意邪浅者不宜深刺等。

Damage of the body by Xieqi（Evil-Qi），turbid qi ad clear qi.