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To treat sudden tumors (here referring to growths or masses) on the hands and feet, use white rice flour. Stir-fry it in an iron pan until red-hot. Mix with saliva from multiple people, apply a thick layer one cun thick, and it will disappear.

For wounds on the hands and feet that have been infected with evil pathogens (referring to foul qi or infectious邪毒), which are difficult to cure: only use Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus (Xiebai) mashed thoroughly, placed in a cotton bag, heated over fire until extremely hot, remove the cloth and apply to the lesion, then wrap tightly with cloth.

To treat sudden swelling and pain of the fingers, known as "Dai Zhi" (periungual infection): crush Semen Pruni Mume (Wumei Ren), mix with vinegar, and soak the affected finger for a moment until recovery.

To treat pulling pain in the fingers: mix Jiang (fermented bean paste) and honey, apply warm compresses until healed.

For chronic non-healing lesions on the fingertips: use Realgar (Xionghuang) ground into powder, apply with water several times until healed.

To treat Onychia (Jia Ju) where hypertrophic granulation tissue (Nu Rou) envelops the nail, accompanied by pus, blood, and pain: the nail fragment within the flesh must be removed. If a sore forms and does not heal, use equal parts of Frankincense Resin (Ruxiang) powder and Chalcanthite (Danfan) calcined and finely ground; apply to the site.

Another prescription: Use raw Oyster Shell (Muli) ground finely from the thicker part. Take two qian per dose, mixed with Indigofera tinctoria flower wine (Dianhua Jiu). If the carbuncle is severe and already ulcerated, apply the powder externally.

To treat Onychia: Caused by cutting nails injuring the muscle, or nails growing too long invading the flesh causing sores and swelling, or due to tight shoes causing friction damage, with yellow fluid oozing from all sides and rotting all five toes. After cooling, grind into powder resembling yellow cinnabar. First wash the sore with salt water, dry it, and apply the powder.

To treat pain in the arms, legs, and shins: Use 4 liang of Tiger Tibia (Hu Jing Gu), coarsely crushed and stir-fried until yellow; 2 liang of Antelope Horn Shavings (Lingyang Jiao); 4 liang of Peony Root (Shaoyao). Cut finely, soak in unadulterated wine, and take during spring and summer.

To treat cold-induced frostbite and rotting of the heel: On the noon hour of the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, rub with Ginger Rhizome (Shengjiang), Scallion Stem (Congbai), and Mugwort Leaf (Aiye) for about one shichen (two hours); it will not recur.

To treat swollen and rotten toes resembling burns: Use Alum (Lvfan) refined and ground into powder. Wash the sore with salt water first, dry it, and apply the powder.

To treat acute spasm and pain of foot tendons: Mash half a jin of Fresh Ginger (Shengjiang) into a paste, apply and wrap the painful area.

To treat blisters caused by walking long distances: Apply a paste made by mixing raw flour with water; it dries overnight. Do not puncture the blister.

To treat chapped skin on hands and feet with bleeding pain, and skin damage/pain from exposure to cold and ice: Put Pig Brain (Zhunao) into hot wine and wash the affected area until recovered.

To treat chapped skin on hands and feet: Burn the four feet of a Hyaena (Ta) to ash, mix with honey, and apply.

Another prescription: Apply Goose Tail Ying (Ewei Ying - likely a specific plant part or fruit) by rubbing.

To treat frostbite and broken sores: Use one newly dead mouse from the twelfth lunar month, fry in one sheng of oil until soft, strain out the residue, boil again until it becomes a paste, and apply.

To treat frostbitten foot sores: Boil Eggplant Root (Qiegen) along with withered stems and leaves in water and soak the area. Note: Eggplant should not be consumed excessively as it may move qi and trigger chronic diseases.

Another prescription: Wash with hot vinegar water, and apply crushed lotus root.

Another prescription: Wash with decoction of Chinese Gall (Wubeizi).

Another prescription: Apply ash from burnt Dried Ginger (Ganjiang) ground into powder, or apply Sparrow Brain (Que Nao) to frost-broken areas.

To treat cracked heels/feet: Steam and mash [missing herb name] into a paste and apply.

Another prescription: Use Chinese Gall (Wubeizi) powder. Mix with lard to form a paste, fill into cracks; or mix with Ox Marrow (Niu Sui) to fill the gaps for healing.

To treat frostbite: Use Phellodendron Bark (Huangbai) powder, mix with milk, and apply.

Another prescription: Grind a small amount of Yam (Shanyao) on a new tile into a mud-like consistency and apply.

To treat hand and foot fissures: Use Bletilla Rhizome (Baiji) in any amount, grind into powder, mix with water, and apply to fissures.

Another prescription: Take a large handful of human hair, one bowl of Tung Oil (Tongyou). Boil in a ceramic vessel until the oil boils and the hair melts completely. Remove from fire, spread to cool, and store in a ceramic jar.

Another prescription: Melt together 2 liang of Asphalt (Qingliu) and 1 liang of Beeswax (Huangla), stir evenly, and store in a clay pot. First wash with hot water to soften the skin, dry it, and slowly [apply the medicine].

To treat chapped skin on hands and feet that does not heal in spring and summer: Mix Ginger Juice (Shengjiang Zhi), Red Fermented Rice Wine Lees (Hongzao), salt, and lard from the twelfth lunar month. Mash thoroughly, heat, and rub into the cracked flesh. Although effective temporarily... [text cuts off].

To treat interdigital tinea/fungal infections (rotten sores between toes): Roast the yellow skin of Goose Palms (E Zhang Huang Pi) until dry, burn to ash retaining its properties, grind into powder. Sprinkle on moist areas.

To treat arm swelling and wrist pain: Boil one dead snake to obtain a concentrated juice. Fill a large tube with the juice and immerse the painful area. Re-warm when cool. Immerse no more than three times for cure.

To treat wind-induced spasms/cramps in the lower leg/shin: Use 1 liang of Aconite Root (Wutou) processed until cracked, 2 liang of Prepared Aconite Lateral Root (Fuzi) processed, 4 liang of Ephedra Herb (Mahuang) with nodes removed. Grind together into powder, make pills with refined honey the size of tung seeds. Each [dose taken...] [text cuts off].

To treat foot pain resulting in sores: Decoct Polygonum aviculare (Shuiliao) in water, frequently rinse/wash. The sore will dry and settle naturally.