Modern research has found that acupuncture treatment of BL13 and BL23 can protect pulmonary function by reducing cellular inflammation and the production of IL-8 and TNF-α.[34] Scar moxibustion at Zusanli (ST36) and BL13 can improve the quality of life of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer.[35] Zusanli (ST36) belong to the Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming, serves as a focal point for the convergence of qi and blood in the human body. The gene discussed is CXCL8; the disease is non-small cell lung carcinoma.