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Decoction of Coicis Folium (Coix Leaf) is used to bathe newborn infants, ensuring they suffer from few illnesses throughout their lives. During the hot summer months, it can be prepared as a warm decoction for drinking to warm the stomach and benefit Qi and Blood. (From *Suosui Lu*)

Within the first week after birth, if an infant suddenly suffers from "Umbilical Wind" with clenched mouth (a manifestation of neonatal tetanus characterized by trismus and perioral spasm), almost none survive, leaving one helpless against their demise, which is truly pitiable. There is a method that is extremely effective but rarely known in the world. For such infants, small blisters resembling millet grains appear on the gums. Dipping a soft cloth wrapped around a finger in warm water, gently wipe and break these blisters; the infant's mouth will open, and the condition will stabilize immediately without the need for herbal medicine. It is miraculous. (From *Baosheng Fang*)

The use of Realgar (Xionghuang, 雄黄) to treat sores and ulcers has a long history. The *Rites of Zhou* (*Zhou Li*) records that when treating sores, physicians should attack the lesion with "Five Poisons." Zheng Kangcheng annotated: In current medical prescriptions, the "Five Poisons" are prepared by placing Huangmao (a type of insect), Shidanshi (Lapis Lazuli or similar mineral), Cinnabar (Dansha, 丹砂), Realgar (Xionghuang, 雄黄), Alum (Fanshi, 矾石), and Magnetite (Ci Shi, 磁石) together, burning them for three days and nights. The smoke rises and adheres to chicken feathers; this substance is collected and applied to the wound, causing foul flesh and necrotic bone to be completely expelled. Yang Daniang once recorded this incident. A young relative of his named Yang suffered from a sore on his cheek that extended to the teeth and the external mandible, swelling like an inverted bowl. Internally, it ulcerated and discharged pus continuously, causing unbearable pain upon expulsion. Despite various treatments over a year, it did not heal. Someone advised him to prepare medicine according to Zheng's method and apply it to the sore. Soon after, necrotic bone and adjacent teeth were expelled through ulceration, leading to recovery and subsequent peace. This indeed confirms the rapid efficacy of ancient formulas in attacking disease. "Huangmao" refers to "Wahé" (another name or variant). (From *Benshi Fang*)

In the south, there exists a substance called "Muchi" (Wood Idiot), which generally resembles mucus. It accumulates in damp places and grows on ancient trees. Upon sensing human breath, it shines and trembles. If particles fall from the tree onto a person's body, they instantly cause sores, which may eventually spread across the entire skin. Once, a traveler suffering from sores caused by "Muchi" met a Daoist priest who said, "Apply Cinnabar (Zhusha, 朱砂) and Musk (Shexiang, 麝香) to the affected area, and it will heal." The traveler followed this advice and was indeed cured.

Zheng Shifu stated: He once suffered from a hand injury that became infected and swollen upon contact with water, making walking impossible. A beggar instructed him to apply ear plugs as a dressing to the affected area. Overnight, all the fluid drained out, and he recovered. (From *Shao Shi Jianwen Lu*)

During the hot summer months, when skin sores become ulcerated or form due to scratching, Lin Caizhong once fell ill during the heatwave, with multiple skin sores weeping fluid. A wet nurse remarked, "This is easy to cure." She took dry wall earth, ground it into fine powder, and applied it to the lesions. The healing occurred immediately. (From *Liang Fang*)

Burn Honeycomb (Lufengfang, 露蜂房), Snake Slough (Shetuipi, 蛇蜕皮), and Tangled Hair (Luankou, 乱发) separately until charred but retaining their medicinal properties (Cunxing, 存性). Take one Qianbi (a traditional measure) of the ash, administer with wine, to treat chronic non-healing sores. (From *Dongpo Daquan*)