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One qian of Qinjiao (Zanthoxylum bungeanum) powder, soaked in half a zhan of Cu (Vinegar) for a long time, then instilled drop by drop into the ear; the gecko will come out on its own. Alternatively, dripping Ji Guan Xue (Rooster comb blood) into the ear is also effective.

Chang Pu (Acorus tatarinowii) powder, stir-fried until hot, placed in a kudzu cloth pouch, and used as a pillow; the insect will come out on its own.

Close the mouth and eyes tightly. Cover one nostril with one hand and the other ear with the other hand. Hold the breath forcefully; the insect will come out on its own. Alternatively, dripping Xiang You (Sesame oil) into the ear is also effective.

Xing Ren (Apricot Seed), pounded into a paste like mud. Extract the oil and drip it into the ear. If the insect does not come out, death will ensue.

Dian Bo Zhi (Peppermint juice) applied locally produces immediate effect.

Cut a hemp rope so that the ends fray. Apply good adhesive to the foreign body in the ear, stick it firmly, and slowly pull it out.

Hua Tuo’s Divine Formula for Nasal Diseases

Tong Cao (Tetrapanax papyrifer stem), Xi Xin (Asarum root), Rui Ren (Buckthorn seed), Xiong Huang (Realgar), Zao Jia (Gleditsia sinensis fruit, peeled and seeded): each 1 fen. Bai Fan (Alumen, calcined): 2 fen. Shi Zhong Ru (Lapis Clinopodii, wrapped in mud and fired for half a day, then ground): 3 fen. Li Lu (Veratrum nigrum, roasted), Di Dan (Euphorbia kansui root), Gua Di (Momordica charantia fruit): each 3 fen. Ba Dou (Crotonis Fructus, peeled): 10 seeds. Ru Cao (unknown herb, likely referring to a specific aromatic herb or typo in original text, kept as Ru), Di Yu (Sanguisorba officinalis root): each 3 fen.

Pound and sieve the above thirteen ingredients. Decoct Xi Xin (Asarum root) and Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica) in water. Mix the powder with this decoction and apply it to the polyp. Then smear with Jiao Qing (Glue solution). The disease will be cured.

Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica), Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis root), Xiong (Chuanxiong rhizome), Xi Xin (Asarum root), Xin Yi (Magnolia flower), Tong Cao (Tetrapanax papyrifer stem), Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Cortex), Xun Cao (Agastache rugosa or similar aromatic herb): each 3 fen.

Soak the above eight ingredients in Ku Jiu (Vinegar) overnight. Decoct with one sheng of Zhu Gao (Pork fat). Boil until the color of Bai Zhi turns yellow. Strain the residue when the ointment is ready. Instill a small amount into the nose, or wrap in cotton and insert into the nasal cavity. Discontinue use when cured.

Xi Xin (Asarum root), Shu Jiao (Sichuan pepper), Gan Jiang (Dried ginger), Xiong (Chuanxiong rhizome), Wu Zhu Yu (Evodiae Fructus), Zao Jia (Gleditsia sinensis fruit, peeled and seeded), Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata): each 3 liang. Zhu Gao (Pork fat): 1 sheng 3 he.

First, soak all herbs in Ku Jiu (Vinegar) overnight. Then decoct with Zhu Zhi (Pork lard). Stop heating when the color of Fu Zi turns yellow. Strain the residue when the ointment is ready. Once solidified, wrap a small amount in cotton, insert into the nose, and massage the top of the head.

Gan Suan (Kansui root), Tong Cao (Tetrapanax papyrifer stem), Xi Xin (Asarum root), Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, processed): each 1 fen.

Pound the above four ingredients into powder. Form small pills using the bile of a white male dog. Insert into the nasal cavity. The disease will be cured.

Zao Rou (Jujube flesh): 2 sheng (extract paste). Xing Ren (Apricot Seed, peeled, de-seeded, and ground). Su (Butter/Ghee). Jiang Zhi (Ginger juice). Mi Tang (Maltose syrup): each 1 sheng.

Decoct the above six ingredients according to standard methods over low heat. Take one spoon per dose. Discontinue use when cured.