穿山甲∶味淡，性平。气腥而窜，其走窜之性无微不至，故
能宣通脏腑、贯彻经络、透达关窍，凡血凝、血聚为病皆能开之。以治疔痈，放胆用之，立见功效。并能治
瘕积聚、周身麻痹、二便闭塞、心腹疼痛。若但知其长于治疮，而忘其他长，犹浅之乎视山甲也。
疔痈初起未成脓者，愚恒用山甲、皂刺各四钱，花粉、知母各六钱，乳香、没药各三钱，全蜈蚣三条，服
之立消。以治横 （鱼口便毒之类）亦极效验。其已有脓而红肿者，服之红肿即消，脓亦易出。至 瘕积聚、
疼痛麻痹、二便闭塞诸证，用药治不效者，皆可加山甲作向导。友人黄××谓，身上若有血箭证，或金伤出血
不止者，敷以山甲末立止，屡次用之皆效，蛤粉炒透用，惟以之熬膏药用生者。
蜈蚣∶味微辛，性微温。走窜之力最速，内而脏腑，外而经络，凡气血凝聚之处皆能开之。性有微毒，而
转善解毒，凡一切疮疡诸毒皆能消之。其性尤善搜风，内治肝风萌动、癫痫眩晕、抽掣螈 、小儿脐风；外治
经络中风、口眼歪斜、手足麻木。为其性能制蛇，故又治蛇症及蛇咬中毒。外敷治疮甲（俗名鸡眼为末敷之以
生南星末醋调、敷四周），用时宜带头足，去之则力减，且其性原无大毒，故不妨全用也。
【附案】奉天陈××之幼子，年五岁，周身壮热，四肢拘挛，有抽掣之状，渴嗜饮水，大便干燥，知系
外感之热，引动其肝经风火上冲脑部，致脑气筋妄行，失其主宰之常也。投以白虎汤，方中生石膏用一两，又
加薄荷叶一钱，钩藤钩二钱，全蜈蚣二条，煎汤一盅，分两次温饮下，一剂而抽掣止、拘挛舒，遂去蜈蚣，又
服一剂热亦退净。
奉天那姓幼子，生月余，周身壮热抽掣，两日之间不食乳、
不啼哭，奄奄一息，待时而已。来院求治。知与前证仿佛，为其系婴孩，拟用前方将白虎汤减半，为其抽掣甚
剧，薄荷叶、钩藤钩、蜈蚣其数仍旧，又加全蝎三个，煎药一盅，不分次数徐徐温灌之，历十二小时，药灌已
而抽掣愈，食乳知啼哭矣。翌日，又为疏散风清热镇肝之药，一剂全愈。隔两日其同族又有三岁幼童，其病状
与陈姓子相似，即治以陈姓子所服药，一剂而愈。
奉天吴姓男孩，生逾百日，周身壮热，时作抽掣，然不甚剧，投以白虎汤，生石膏用六钱，又加薄荷叶一
钱，蜈蚣一条，煎汤分三次灌下，尽剂而愈。此四证皆在暮春上旬，相隔数日之间，亦一时外感之气化有以使
之然也。
一人年三十余，陡然口眼歪斜，受病之边目不能瞬，用全蜈蚣二条为末，以防风五钱煎汤送服，三剂全愈。
有病噎膈者，服药无效，偶思饮酒，饮尽一壶而病愈。后视壶中有大蜈蚣一条，恍悟其病愈之由，不在酒
实在酒中有蜈蚣也。盖噎膈之证，多因血瘀上脘，为有形之阻隔（西人名胃癌，谓其处凸起如山石之有岩也），
蜈蚣善于开瘀，是以能愈。观于此，则治噎膈者，蜈蚣当为急需之品矣。为其事甚奇，故附记于此。
Pangolin Scales (Shan Jia): Taste is bland, nature is neutral. The odor is fishy and it possesses a penetrating quality; its penetrating nature is thorough and meticulous. Therefore, it can disseminate and unblock the Zang-Fu organs, penetrate the meridians, and reach the acupoints. It can resolve any pathology caused by blood stasis or blood accumulation. When used to treat Ding carbuncles (hard, deep-rooted sores) and Yong abscesses, one may use it boldly with immediate effects. It can also treat Jia-Ji masses (abdominal lumps), generalized numbness, obstruction of urination and defecation, and pain in the heart and abdomen. If one only knows its efficacy in treating sores and forgets its other virtues, that is a superficial understanding of Pangolin Scales.
For Ding carbuncles and Yong abscesses in the early stage before suppuration, I often use four qian of Pangolin Scales and Gleditsiae Spina (Zao Ci), six qian of Trichosanthis Radix (Hua Fen) and Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhi Mu), three qian of Frankincense (Ru Xiang) and Myrrh (Mo Yao), and three whole Centipedes (Wu Gong). Administration leads to immediate resolution. It is also extremely effective for treating Heng-Xuan (such as buboes). For those already suppurating with redness and swelling, administration causes the redness and swelling to subside immediately, and pus drains easily. Regarding pathologies such as Jia-Ji masses, pain, numbness, and obstruction of urination and defecation where conventional treatments fail, Pangolin Scales can be added as a guiding herb. A friend, Mr. Huang, stated that for "Blood Arrow" syndrome (bleeding like an arrow) or continuous bleeding from traumatic injuries, applying powdered Pangolin Scales stops bleeding immediately; repeated uses were effective. It should be stir-fried with Araneus powder (Ge Fen) until thoroughly cooked; only when preparing medicated plasters is the raw form used.
Centipede (Wu Gong): Taste is slightly pungent, nature is slightly warm. Its penetrating power is the fastest. Internally reaching the Zang-Fu organs and externally reaching the meridians, it can open up any area where Qi and Blood are stagnant. Although it has slight toxicity, it excels at resolving toxins and can eliminate all kinds of sores, ulcers, and toxic conditions. Its nature is particularly good at dispelling wind. Internally, it treats stirring Liver Wind, epilepsy, vertigo, convulsions, and neonatal tetanus (Umbilical Wind); externally, it treats Wind-stroke of the meridians, facial paralysis (deviation of mouth and eyes), and numbness of the hands and feet. Since it can subdue snakes, it is also used to treat snake diseases and snakebite poisoning. For external application on corns (commonly known as chicken eyes), it is powdered and applied, combined with fresh Arisaema Rhizome (Nan Xing) powder mixed with vinegar, applied around the periphery. When used, it is best to include the head and feet; removing them reduces efficacy. Moreover, its original nature is not highly toxic, so the whole centipede can be used without hesitation.
[Attached Cases]
The young son of Mr. Chen from Fengtian, aged five, presented with high fever throughout the body, spasticity of the four limbs, and signs of convulsions. He was thirsty and craved water, with dry stools. This was identified as exogenous heat stirring up Liver Wind and Fire, rushing upward to the brain, causing the "brain qi tendons" to act recklessly and lose their normal controlling function. I administered Baihu Decoction (White Tiger Decoction), using one liang of Gypsum Fibrosum (Shi Gao), plus one qian of Mint Leaves (Bo He Ye) and two qian of Uncaria Hook (Gou Teng), and two whole Centipedes (Wu Gong). Decocted into one cup of soup, taken in two doses warm. After one dose, convulsions stopped and spasticity relaxed. The Centipede was then removed, and after another dose, the fever completely subsided.
The infant son of the Na family from Fengtian, over one month old, presented with high fever and convulsions throughout the body. For two days, he did not suckle milk nor cry, appearing near death. He came to the clinic for treatment. Knowing the condition resembled the previous case, but considering his infancy, I planned to halve the dosage of Baihu Decoction. However, due to the severity of his convulsions, the amounts of Mint Leaves, Uncaria Hook, and Centipede remained the same. I added three whole Scorpions (Quan Xie). The medicine was decocted into one cup and slowly administered warm in small portions over time. After twelve hours, once the medication was fully administered, the convulsions ceased, and he resumed suckling and crying. The next day, I prescribed herbs to disperse wind, clear heat, and calm the Liver. One dose resulted in complete recovery. Two days later, a three-year-old child from the same clan presented with symptoms similar to Mr. Chen’s son. Treating him with the same prescription as Mr. Chen’s son resulted in a cure after one dose.
A boy surnamed Wu from Fengtian, over one hundred days old, presented with high fever throughout the body and occasional convulsions, though not severe. I administered Baihu Decoction, using six qian of Gypsum Fibrosum, plus one qian of Mint Leaves and one Centipede. The decoction was divided into three doses and administered. Completion of one dose led to recovery. All four cases occurred in the early part of late spring, separated by a few days, likely due to the influence of the same exogenous climatic factors.
A man in his thirties suddenly developed facial paralysis (deviation of mouth and eyes), with the affected side unable to blink. I used two whole Centipedes powdered, delivered with a decoction of five qian of Saposhnikovia Root (Fang Feng). Three doses resulted in complete recovery.
There was a patient with Yi-Ge dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) who found no relief from medication. Accidentally desiring alcohol, he drank a full pot of wine and recovered. Later, inspecting the pot, he found a large Centipede inside. He realized the cause of his recovery was not the wine itself, but the Centipede within it. Generally, Yi-Ge dysphagia is often caused by blood stasis in the upper epigastrium, forming a tangible obstruction (Western medicine calls this gastric cancer, describing the protrusion there as resembling rock). Since Centipede excels at resolving stasis, it could cure the condition. Observing this, Centipede should be considered an urgent necessity for treating Yi-Ge dysphagia. Because this matter is quite unusual, I record it here.