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Golden weapon injuries causing body damage and bluish-green eyelids indicate certain death, difficult to save. If accompanied by panting and roaring phlegm in the throat, death will occur within seven days. If the Renzhong area is swollen during the day and the lips are blue, life will be lost within three days. This is a true secret left by immortals; those who are not "ordinary people" (initiates) do not know its meaning.

For fractures of the spinal column (Shuzhu bone), it is incurable.
For injuries to both eyes, it is incurable.
For open mouth with uncontrolled exhalation, it is incurable.
For a mouth opening resembling a fish's mouth, it is incurable.
For injury to the esophagus causing perforation, it is incurable.
For head trauma where yellow-white fluid flows from broken skin, it is incurable.
For fractured and severed spinal bones, it is incurable.
For tight pain in the pericardium region with red, high swelling of the skin, it is incurable.
For bluish discoloration at the heart center (Xinkou), it is incurable.
For indistinct yin-yang boundaries in the lower abdomen, it is incurable.
For abdominal pain caused by falls and blows, it is incurable.
For testicles injured and sinking into the lower abdomen, it is incurable.
For pregnant women suffering trauma that harms the fetus, it is incurable.
For women with breast injuries, it is incurable.
For men with nipple injuries, it is incurable.
For waist injuries causing involuntary laughter, it is incurable.
For arms hanging down, with loud wailing and sweat like oil, it is incurable.
For hand bone dislocation: if only one bone is dislocated, it is treatable; if both thighs/arms are dislocated simultaneously, it is untreatable.

For brain injuries, gently support the head. If the skin is intact, apply No. 20 Black Dragon Powder (Heilong San); if broken, apply No. 14 Peach Blossom Powder (Taohua San) to fill the wound to avoid wind exposure; abstinence from speech leads to self-healing.
For injuries to the top of the head (Dingmen), use No. 24 Hemostatic Powder (Zhixue San) for both external application and internal ingestion.
For tracheal injuries, support the head to align the throat, preventing air escape. Suture with silver needles, apply No. 18 Plaster externally, and take upper-body formulas internally.
For protruding brow or orbital bones, pad a chair ring with soft cloth, have the patient sit in it, secure firmly with silk, apply No. 18 Plaster externally, and take upper-body formulas internally.
For shoulder/arm fractures, realign the bone first, apply No. 18 Plaster, wrap with oiled paper, and take No. 6 Bone-Connecting Pill (Jiegu Dan) internally.
For rib injuries below the armpit (Jinjing bone), do not bind tightly; straighten and apply No. 26 Black Dragon Powder.
For bilateral rib fractures, treat as above.
For shoulder/arm dislocations, brace against resistance, hold the arm, and gently reduce it to its original position. Take No. 6 Bone-Connecting Pill internally, apply No. 18 Plaster externally.
For knee injuries: since the patella is an accessory bone, dislocation is incurable. For fracture/crushing, bind with bamboo splints, apply No. 24 Hemostatic Powder externally.
For abdominal rupture with eviscerated intestines dried by wind: lubricate with sesame oil. One person supports the intestine, another spits cold water onto the patient to induce shock, allowing the intestine to be reduced. Suture with silver needles, apply No. 24 Hemostatic Powder, then No. 18 Plaster. If the wound is near the eye, have the patient drink good wine; if the wound smells of alcohol, the intestine is perforated and incurable.
For bones dislocated and embedded in flesh: administer one dose of No. 20 Baoma Medicine, incise the flesh, remove the paste, apply No. 24 Hemostatic Powder and No. 18 Plaster, wrap with bamboo leaves, and take No. 6 Bone-Connecting Pill internally.
For contusions with unknown bone fragmentation: palpate the swelling. If crepitus is felt, the bone is broken. Administer one dose of No. 20 Baoma Medicine, incise, and stop bleeding with No. 24 Hemostatic Powder. Administer another dose of No. 20 Baoma Medicine, remove bone fragments. If severely fragmented, graft with other bones, apply No. 18 Plaster externally, and take No. 6 Bone-Connecting Pill internally.
For flat-surface fractures with intact skin: apply No. 20 Black Dragon Powder, splint with boards. For curved areas, only apply medicine; do not splint to preserve mobility.
When taking trauma medicines, avoid cold water and food; medicines must be taken hot.
For severe trauma, wash with No. 27 Medicinal Water before applying medicine; minor injuries need not.
For uncontrollable bleeding: use No. 25 Peach Blossom Powder or No. 24 Hemostatic Pill. If still bleeding, use Panax notoginseng with goat blood, and circle the wound with Peach Blossom Powder.
For non-comminuted fractures: apply No. 18 Plaster externally, and take formulas corresponding to the affected region (upper, middle, or lower).
In remote areas without pharmacies: temporarily mash glutinous rice water, wine, ginger, and scallions, apply as a compress to prevent blood coagulation, drink aged wine internally, then proceed with treatment.
Store trauma medicines in porcelain bottles to prevent gas leakage.
The human body has 108 acupoints: 72 small and 36 large. Injury to small points is manageable even if severe; injury to large points can be fatal even if mild. The following details treatments for the 36 large points:

Crown point (Yuangong): Injury causes death in 2 days; mild cases cause deafness/dizziness, death in 64 days. Use Modified Decoction (Jiajian Tang) with Notopterygium root (Qianghuo, 1 qian) and Cocklebur fruit (Cangerzi, 1.5 qian), followed by Life-Seizing Pill (Duoming Dan) 2-3 doses, and medicinal wine.
Anterior chest (Huagai): Injury causes unconsciousness and blood confusing the heart orifices, death in 3 days. Use Modified Decoction with Immature bitter orange (Zhishi, 1 qian) and Galangal (Liangjiang, 1 qian), followed by Seven-Cent Powder (Qili San, 2 fen), then Duoming Dan.
Posterior back (Feidi): Injury causes nasal bleeding, death in 9 days. Use Modified Decoction with Stemona root (Bubai, 8 fen) and Mulberry bark (Sangpi, 1 qian), followed by Qili San, Duoming Dan, and Purple Gold Pill (Zijin Dan).
Right breast, 1.3 cun above: Shangqi point. Injury causes chills/fever, death in 32 days. Use Modified Decoction with Agarwood (Chenxiang, 5 fen) and Cinnamon twig (Rougui, 1.5 qian), followed by Qili San, Duoming Dan.
Left breast, 1 fen below: Zhongqi point. Injury causes death in 12 days. Use Modified Decoction with Green tangerine peel (Qingpi, 1 qian) and Frankincense (Ruxiang, 1 qian), followed by Qili San, Duoming Dan.
Left breast, 1.4 cun below: Xiaqi point. Injury causes death in 7 days. Use Modified Decoction with Zhishi (1.5 qian) and Acorus (Shichangpu, 1 qian), followed by Qili San, Duoming Dan.
Right breast, 1.3 cun above: Shangxuehai point. Injury causes hematemesis, death in 16 days. Use Modified Decoction with Curcuma aromatica (Yujin, 1.2 qian) and Chenxiang (1 qian), followed by Qili San, Duoming Dan.
Right breast, 1 fen below: Zhengxue point. Injury causes hematemesis, death in 18 days. Use Modified Decoction with Yujin (1.5 qian) and Achyranthes bidentata (Nixi/Jinu, 1.5 qian), followed by Qili San, Duoming Dan.
Right breast, 1.4 cun below: Xiexuehai point. Injury causes hematemesis, death in 36 days. Use Modified Decoction with Trogopterus dung (Wulingzhi, 1.2 qian) and Polygonum multiflorum pollen (Puhuang, 1 qian, charred), followed by Qili San, Duoming Dan.
Heart center (Heihu Touxin): Injury causes immediate dizziness, unconsciousness, clenched fists, and cessation of breath. Treat urgently. Use Modified Decoction with Cassia twig (Guangui, 1 qian) and Clove (Dingxiang, 6 fen), followed by Qili San, Duoming Dan, Zijin Dan.
Below heart, 1 fen: Huofei point. Below that, Feidi point. Injury causes facial slap sensation, then recovery. Use Modified Decoction with Cinnamon twig (Guizhi, 1.2 qian) and Fritillaria (Beimu, 1 qian), followed by Qili San, Duoming Dan, Modified Decoction, Zijin Dan.
Below heart, 1.3 cun, slightly left: Fandu point. Injury causes death on the same day. Use Modified Decoction with Safflower (Honghua, 1.5 qian) and Aucklandia (Muxiang, 1 qian), followed by Qili San, Modified Decoction, Duoming Dan, Zijin Dan, or topical medicine.
Below navel, 1 cun (5 fen): Qihai point. Injury causes death in 28 days. Use Modified Decoction with Apricot seed (Xingren, 1 qian) and Corydalis (Yanhusuo, 1 qian), followed by Qili San, Duoming Dan.
Below navel, 3 cun: Dantian point. Injury causes death in 19 days. Use Modified Decoction with Akebia stem (Mutong, 1.5 qian) and Burreed rhizome (Sanleng, 1.5 qian), followed by Qili San.
Below navel, 4.5 cun: Fenshui point. Injury causes urinary/fecal retention, death in 13 days. Use Modified Decoction with Sanleng (1.5 qian), Curcuma zedoaria (Ezhu, 1 qian), and Rhubarb (Shengjun, 3 qian), followed by Qili San, Zijin Dan.
Below navel, 6 cun: Guanyuan point. Injury causes death in 5 days. Use Modified Decoction with Plantago seed (Cheqianzi, 1 qian) and Qingpi (1 qian), followed by Qili San, Duoming Dan.
Left flank/hair line: Qihai point. Injury causes death in 6 months. Use Modified Decoction with Acanthopanax (Wujapi, 1 qian) and Qianghuo (1 qian), followed by Qili San, Duoming Dan.
Right flank/hair line: Xuehaimen point. Injury causes death in 5 months. Use Modified Decoction with Bupleurum (Chaihu, 1.2 qian) and Angelica sinensis (Danggui, 1 qian), followed by Qili San, Duoming Dan, or medicinal wine.
Left flank cartilage: Zhangmen point. Injury causes death in 154 days. Use Modified Decoction with Angelica sinensis tail (Guiwei, 1 qian) and Sappan wood (Sumu, 1 qian), followed by Zijin Dan.
Right flank cartilage: Dimen point. Injury causes death in 60 days. Use Modified Decoction with Moutan bark (Danpi, 1 qian) and Honghua (1.5 qian), followed by Duoming Dan, Modified Decoction.
One fen below: Xuenang point. Injury causes death in 40 days. Use Modified Decoction with Puhuang (1 qian) and Allium tuberosum seed (Jiucaizi, 1 qian), followed by Duoming Dan, medicinal wine.
Below ears: Ting'er point. Injury causes death in 24 days. Use Modified Decoction with Ligusticum (Chuanxiong, 1 qian) and Asarum (Xixin, 5 fen), followed by Duoming Dan, medicinal wine.
Back, 7th vertebra, 1 fen below sides: Shigu point. Injury causes expectoration/hematemesis, death in 10 months. Use Modified Decoction with Eucommia (Duzhong, 1 qian) and Drynaria (Gusuibu, 1 qian), followed by Duoming Dan.
One inch one fen below: Houqi point. Injury causes death in one season. Use Modified Decoction with Psoralea (Buguzhi, 1 qian) and Lindera (Wuyao, 1 qian), followed by Zijin Dan, medicinal wine.
Left lumbar region: Shenjing point. Injury causes crying death in 3 days. Use Modified Decoction with Peach kernel (Taoren, 1.5 qian) and Honghua (1 qian), followed by Duoming Dan.
Right lumbar region: Mingmen point. Injury causes death daily (textual anomaly). Use Modified Decoction with Taoren (1.5 qian) and Peucedanum (Qianhu, 1 qian), followed by Duoming Dan.
Tail tip, 1 fen below: Haidi point. Injury causes death in 7 days. Use Modified Decoction with Shengjun (1 qian) and Mirabilite (Piaoxiao, 1 qian), followed by Duoming Dan, Zijin Dan.
Mid-thighs: He Kou point. Injury causes death in one season. Use Modified Decoction with Achyranthes bidentata root (Niuxi, 1 qian) and Coix seed (Yiren, 1 qian), followed by Zijin Dan.
Soles of feet: Yongquan point. Injury causes death in 14 months. Use Modified Decoction with Niuxi (1 qian) and Chaenomelis fructus (Xuamugua, 1 qian), followed by Duoming Dan.

These 36 large points detail injury methods. Medications generally involve Modified Decoction, Qili San, Duoming Dan, and Zijin Dan. The two additional herbs in the Modified Decoction must not be mistaken. Remember: after falls or fights, if wind-cold causes chills, fever, and body pain, first treat with Muscle-Releasing Decoction (Jieji Tang) or Minor Bupleurum Decoction (Xiao Chaihu Tang), then take trauma medicines.