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For treating burns from fire, scalds from hot oil, and cases of muscle detachment:
Sheng Hanshui Shi (Calcitum, raw), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, fire-roasted), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex, oil-fried). These three herbs are used in equal parts.
Grind the above herbs into a fine powder. Apply mixed with oil to the affected area, or apply the dry powder directly. The pain will cease immediately, healing will occur rapidly, and there will be no risk of tetanus.

A highly effective formula for treating various types of tinea and scabies:
Xionghuang (Realgar, transparent and bright, easily broken by hand breath), Hei Gouji (Cibotii Rhizoma), Shechuangzi (Cnidii Fructus, stir-baked), Shu Liuhuang (Sulfur, refined), Hanshui Shi (Calcitum). The first four herbs are each 5 qian, and Hanshui Shi is 6 qian. Banmao (Mylabris, 13 pieces, wings, feet, and hairs removed, ground to powder).
Separately grind Xionghuang, Liuhuang, and Hanshui Shi into powders. Then add Banmao, Shechuangzi, and Hei Gouji, and grind them together uniformly. First wash the affected area with hot water to penetrate and remove crusts. Mix the powder with oil, warm it in the hands, and rub it onto the lesion until the medicinal odor is detected. Usually, one application results in a cure.
If pain is severe and swelling is prominent, double the dosage of Hanshui Shi.
If itching is absent, add only Hei Gouji.
If itching is mild, add only Shechuangzi.
If parasites are present in the sores, add Xionghuang.
If moxibustion or herbal baths are preferred, add Liuhuang.

For treating various malignant sores with excessive bleeding, accompanied by mental restlessness, inability to sleep, due to blood loss:
Sheng Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix, raw), Shu Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma). These four herbs are each 3 fen. Dangguishen (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, root body), Huangqi (Astragali Radix). These two herbs are each 5 fen.
Cut the herbs into pieces the size of hemp seeds. Prepare as one dose. Add 2 large zhan of water, decoct until 1 large zhan remains. Strain and drink slightly warm at any time.

For treating pain caused by ruptured blisters from scalding, ruptured sores from burning, and toxic sores:
Sheng Baifan (Alumen).
Grind into a fine powder. Mix with Sesame Oil (Sesami Oleum) and apply to the broken skin. Use at any time.

For treating deep bone abscesses (Fugu Yong), characterized by hardness, diffuse swelling without clear boundaries, indistinguishable muscle color, pain during walking, and severe pain upon pressure:
Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Dangguishao (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, tail end). These two herbs are each 2 qian. Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), 1.5 qian. Shuniuzi (Arctii Fructus, stir-baked), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex). These three herbs are each 1 qian. Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), 7 fen. Zhi Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Preparata), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex). These two herbs are each 5 fen.
Cut the herbs. Decoct with 1.5 large zhan of good glutinous rice wine and 1.5 large zhan of water until 1 large zhan remains. Strain and take warm on an empty stomach. Eat breakfast shortly after taking the medicine to prevent heat from attacking the Middle and Upper Jiao.