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Xuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) [remove black heart], Yang Ti Gen (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix), Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Ding Xiang (Caryophylli Flos), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Xiao Shi (Natrii Sulfas) [crushed], Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum) [washed seven times with boiling water], Bai Lian (Ampelopsis Radix), Mu Bie Zi (Strychni Semen) [remove shell], Mang Cao (Illicii Anisati Fructus) (each 1 liang). The above twelve medicinal materials are crushed, sifted into a powder, mixed with vinegar, and applied to the sore. Apply three to four times daily until the swelling subsides.

Another prescription:
Tian Ting Li (Descurainiae Semen seu Lepidii Semen) (ban liang), Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis) (ban liang, sliced), Chuan Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) (ban liang, raw and sliced), Mang Cao (Illicii Anisati Fructus) (ban liang). The above four medicinal materials are crushed and sifted into a fine powder. Mix with water to form a thin paste, apply to the swollen area, and reapply immediately when dry. Continue until healed.

Han Shui Shi Gao Fang (Cold Water Gypsum Prescription) for treating all types of carbuncles, furuncles, and back sores, where heat-toxin is fierce and abnormal, attacking muscles causing redness, swelling, and unbearable pain; for cases intending to suppurate or already suppurating; and for wind-toxin and heat in joints intending to form abscesses, allowing internal resolution.
Han Shui Shi (Gypsum Fibrosum) (2 liang), Yang Ti Gen (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) (1 liang, sliced), Xiao Shi (Natrii Sulfas) (1 liang), Chuan Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) (1 liang), Bai Lian (Ampelopsis Radix) (2 fen), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix) (3 fen), Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (3 fen, remove skin and umbilicus), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (1 liang, remove roots), Ding Xiang (Caryophylli Flos) (3 liang), Yu Bai Pi (Ulmus Radicis Cortex) (3 fen, sliced), Mang Cao (Illicii Anisati Fructus) (3 fen), Chi Xiao Dou (Adzuki Bean). The above sixteen medicinal materials are crushed and sifted into a fine powder. When used each time, mix with 1 he of raw honey and 1 he of Di Huang juice (Rehmanniae Radix juice) to form a paste. Spread on raw silk and apply. Replace when dry. Continue until swelling subsides.

Bai Gao Fang (White Ointment Prescription) for treating all sores, boils, carbuncles, swellings, as well as whip marks, etc., suitable for application until healing without recurrence.
Ding Fen (Cerussa), Qing You (Refined Sesame Oil) (4 liang, refined to take 3 liang), Qian Dan (Lithargyrum) (2 qian), Shang Lu Gen (Phytolaccae Radix) (3 fen, sun-dried and weighed), La (Beeswax) (4 liang), Bai Liu Zhi (Salix Alba Twig) (ban liang, select those that are greenish-white with large leaves, harvested in February, remove coarse bark, take inner white bark, slice, sun-dry and weigh). The above six medicinal materials: first, simmer Shang Lu Gen and Bai Liu Zhi in refined oil until the color changes. Then add Ding Fen, La, and Qian Dan, stirring continuously until drops form beads when placed in water, indicating the ointment is ready. Spread on cloth and apply. During simmering, the color initially turns slightly red, then slightly blue-green when mature. After removal, it turns white upon standing longer, and whiter in winter.

Mu Tong Gao Fang (Akebia Ointment Prescription) for treating various sores and swellings, usable in all four seasons. If not yet suppurated, it dissipates; if already suppurated, it ruptures.
Spring use: Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis) (3 liang), Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) [remove seedlings and leaves] (each 2 liang).
Summer use: Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis), Xu Duan (Dipsaci Radix) (3 liang), Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) (2.5 liang), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix) (each 2 liang).
Autumn use: Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis), Xun Lu Xiang (Olibanum) (each 3 liang), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) (2 liang), Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) (1.5 liang).
Winter use: Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix) (each 3 liang), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) [sliced and roasted] (2 liang), Xiong Jiao (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) (1.5 liang), Mo Le Xiang (Myrrha) (3 liang), Xun Lu Xiang (Olibanum) (1 liang).
For each prescription according to the four seasons, crush the herbs. Decoct in 2 sheng of clear sesame oil. When Bai Zhi turns yellow, remove dregs, strain the oil, and let cool. Add 5 liang of Huang La (Yellow Beeswax). When melted, add 10 liang of Qian Dan (Lithargyrum). Add 6-7 liang first, stop when consistency is appropriate; do not necessarily add all 10 liang. Fry over high heat.

Qing Liang Gao Fang (Cooling Ointment Prescription) for treating initial carbuncles, boils, sores, and swellings with heat and pain, reducing swelling and detoxifying.
Crush Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) into powder. Mix with Jiang Shui (fermented rice water) and apply. Rubbing with vinegar is also effective.

Another prescription:
Take earthworm feces, mix with urine, apply to the affected area, and replace when dry.

Another prescription:
Take mud from the bottom of a well, apply to the sore, and replace when dry.

Another prescription:
Crush E Shi Gen (Arctii Radix) and apply. Replace when dry.

Another prescription:
Crush Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix) and apply. Replace twice daily.

Another prescription:
Crush Ma Chi Cai (Portulacae Herba) and apply. Replace when dry.

Another prescription:
Crush Long Kui Cai (Solanum nigrum Herba) and apply.

Another prescription:
Crush Che Qian Ye (Plantaginis Leaf) and apply.

Another prescription:
Crush Man Jing Gen (Viticipolygami Radix) and apply.

Another prescription:
Crush Ji Chang Cao (Commelinae Herba) and apply.

Another prescription:
Crush Ba Jiao Gen (Musa Basjoo Root) and apply.