论曰火艾 毒，有不可忍者，为穴俞内通脏腑也，陶隐居谓灸 不根据穴俞，或犯日时禁
忌天
不瘥
治灸疮发肿，火毒疼痛。柏皮膏方
柏白皮（三两） 当归（一两） 薤白（五两） 猪脂（一斤）
上四味，除薤白猪脂外细锉，熬脂令沸，下诸药，煎候薤白赤黑色，以绵布绞去滓，瓷
合盛，涂敷疮上，日三五度即瘥。
治灸疮 肿，及赤烂。黄连散方
黄连（去须） 赤小豆 马蹄（烧灰） 大黄 楸叶（等分）
上五味，捣罗为散，每用半钱匕，以生麻油调涂之。
治灸疮痛不可忍。甘草膏方
甘草（为末半两） 乳香（少许研） 蜡（少许）
上三味，熔蜡、入二药末成稀膏、贴之。
治灸疮，脓坏久不瘥。方
猪脂（腊月者一斤） 胡粉（研一两） 薤白（切一握）
上三味，先煎猪脂，入薤白令黄，去滓倾入瓷合，入胡粉搅令匀，每取故帛上涂贴，日
再易。
治灸疮，止痛抽火毒，吮脓。黄 膏方
黄 白芷 白芨 白薇 当归 芍药 防风（去叉） 甘草 细辛（去苗叶） 嫩桑
枝（
一分） 垂柳枝（二两） 乳香（研一分） 铅丹（六两） 清麻油（一斤）
上一十四味，除乳香油铅丹外、细锉，以油浸一宿，次日煎候白芷黄黑色，绵滤去滓，
下铅丹，以柳篦搅候变黑色，滴水中为珠子，即入乳香末，足搅令匀，以瓷合盛，用薄纸上
涂贴
治灸疮。当归膏方
当归（切焙） 甘草（锉） 胡粉（研） 羊脂（各二两） 猪脂（三两）
上五味，除羊猪脂胡粉外，捣罗为末，先熬脂令沸，下诸药末粉等，以柳篦搅令匀，瓷
合盛，取涂敷疮上，以故帛贴之亦得，日一易，以瘥为度。
治灸疮经久不瘥。薤白膏方
薤白（细切一握） 生地黄（拍碎三两） 栀子仁（一两） 杏仁（去皮尖一两） 胡
粉（三两）
白芷（一两） 酥（二两） 羊肾 脂（一升练成者）
上八味，除酥脂外、细锉，先以酥脂微火煎烊，下薤白等药，候白芷色赤，以绵滤去滓
，用瓷器盛，下粉搅令匀，涂帛上贴之，日三两上，以瘥为度。
治灸疮疼不可忍。栀子仁涂敷方
栀子仁 锻石 地椒 黄柏（涂蜜炙） 铅丹（各半两）
上五味，捣罗为散，涂敷疮上，日三五上即瘥。
治灸疮久不瘥，痒痛出黄水。方
楸叶（或根皮不拘多少）
上一味，捣罗为末，涂疮上即瘥。
治灸疮久不瘥，肉烂疼痛。方
密陀僧（ 过研） 白矾（烧令汁枯研）
上二味，等分研匀，先煎莲子草汁洗疮，去痂后，以药敷之。
治灸疮不瘥。鼠膏涂敷方
死鼠（一头烧灰）
上一味，细研为末，以猪脂调如糊，日三五度，涂敷疮上即瘥。
治灸疮末着痂 及出脓久不合者。四时贴敷方
春以柳絮 夏以竹膜 秋以新绵 冬以兔毛
上四味，根据时贴妙。
治灸疮，止痛。绿云散方
柏叶 芙蓉叶（并重午日午时采）
上二味，不拘多少，阴干、捣罗为散，每灸疮，黑盖子脱了，即用井水调少许，如膏药
摊楮纸上贴之，更无痛楚。
治灸疮血不止。葱白涂敷方
葱白（一握）
上一味，研绞取汁，涂敷疮上，日三五度。
Discussion states: The toxicity of fire mugwort (Artemisia argyi) can be unbearable, because acupoints and shu points internally connect with the zang-fu organs. Tao Hongjing stated that if moxibustion is not performed according to acupoints, or if one violates temporal prohibitions, it will not heal.
To treat moxa sores presenting with swelling and pain due to fire-toxin: Baopi Gao (Cypress Bark Ointment) Formula.
Cortex Platycladi (Bai Bai Pi), 3 liang; Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Dang Gui), 1 liang; Rhizoma Allii Macrostemonis (Xie Bai), 5 liang; Porcine Fat (Zhu Zhi), 1 jin.
Take the above four ingredients. Excluding Xie Bai and Zhu Zhi, finely chop the other herbs. Boil the porcine fat until bubbling, add the herbs, and decoct until Xie Bai turns dark red-black. Strain through cotton cloth, remove dregs, store in a porcelain container, apply topically to the sore, three to five times daily until healed.
To treat moxa sores with swelling, redness, and ulceration: Huanglian San (Coptis Powder) Formula.
Radix Coptidis (Huang Lian), de-rooted; Semen Phaseoli Radiati (Chi Xiao Dou); Caulis Nelumbinis (Ma Ti), calcined to ash; Radix et Rhizoma Rhei (Da Huang); Folium Broussonetiae Papyriferae (Qiu Ye), equal parts.
Grind the above five ingredients into a fine powder. Apply half a qian bi amount per use, mixed with raw sesame oil for topical application.
To treat unbearable pain from moxa sores: Gancao Gao (Licorice Ointment) Formula.
Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis (Gan Cao), powdered, 0.5 liang; Resina Boswelliae (Ru Xiang), a small amount, ground; Beeswax (La), a small amount.
Melt the beeswax, add the two powdered medicines to form a thin ointment, and apply as a patch.
To treat moxa sores with purulent decay and non-healing over a long period:
Porcine Fat (Zhu Zhi), prepared in the twelfth lunar month, 1 jin; Lead Carbonate (Hu Fen), powdered, 1 liang; Rhizoma Allii Macrostemonis (Xie Bai), chopped, one handful.
First decoct the porcine fat, add Xie Bai until yellow, strain and pour into a porcelain container. Add Hu Fen and stir until uniform. Apply to old silk patches, changing twice daily.
To treat moxa sores, relieve pain, draw out fire-toxin, and suction pus: Huangqin Gao (Scutellaria Ointment) Formula.
Radix Scutellariae (Huang Qin); Radix Angelicae Dahuricae (Bai Zhi); Rhizoma Bletillae Striatae (Bai Ji); Radix Cynanchi Atrati (Bai Wei); Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Dang Gui); Radix Paeoniae Alba (Shao Yao); Radix Saposhnikoviae (Fang Feng), forked parts removed; Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis (Gan Cao); Radix et Rhizoma Asari (Xi Xin), seedlings and leaves removed; Young Mulberry Branch (Nen Sang Zhi), 1 fen; Weeping Willow Branch (Chui Liu Zhi), 2 liang; Resina Boswelliae (Ru Xiang), powdered, 1 fen; Minium (Qian Dan), 6 liang; Pure Sesame Oil (Qing Ma You), 1 jin.
Finely chop the above fourteen ingredients, excluding Ru Xiang, oil, and Qian Dan. Soak in oil overnight. Next day, decoct until Bai Zhi turns dark yellow-black. Filter through cotton, remove dregs. Add Qian Dan, stir with a willow spatula until black. Test by dropping into water to form bead-like shapes. Add Ru Xiang powder, stir well until uniform. Store in a porcelain container. Apply thinly on paper for patching.
To treat moxa sores: Danggui Gao (Angelica Ointment) Formula.
Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Dang Gui), sliced and roasted; Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis (Gan Cao), chopped; Lead Carbonate (Hu Fen), powdered; Sheep Fat (Yang Zhi), each 2 liang; Porcine Fat (Zhu Zhi), 3 liang.
Grind the above five ingredients (excluding fats and Hu Fen) into powder. First boil the fats until bubbling, add the powders, stir with a willow spatula until uniform. Store in a porcelain container. Apply to the sore, cover with old silk if desired, change once daily, until healed.
To treat moxa sores that do not heal after a long time: Xiebai Gao (Allium Ointment) Formula.
Rhizoma Allii Macrostemonis (Xie Bai), finely chopped, one handful; Radix Rehmanniae Recens (Sheng Di Huang), crushed, 3 liang; Semen Gardeniae (Zhi Zi Ren), 1 liang; Semen Armeniacae Amarum (Xing Ren), skin and tip removed, 1 liang; Lead Carbonate (Hu Fen), 3 liang; Radix Angelicae Dahuricae (Bai Zhi), 1 liang; Butter (Su), 2 liang; Sheep Kidney Fat (Yang Shen Zhi), 1 sheng, refined.
Finely chop the above eight ingredients (excluding Su and Yang Shen Zhi). Melt Su and Yang Shen Zhi over low heat, add Xie Bai and other herbs. When Bai Zhi turns red, filter through cotton. Store in porcelain, add powder, stir until uniform. Apply on silk patches, three to five times daily, until healed.
To treat unbearable pain from moxa sores: Zhizi Ren Topical Application Formula.
Semen Gardeniae (Zhi Zi Ren); Calcined Stone (Duan Shi); Zanthoxylum Bungeanum (Di Jiao); Cortex Phellodendri (Huang Bo), honey-fried; Minium (Qian Dan), each 0.5 liang.
Grind into powder and apply topically to the sore, three to five times daily until healed.
To treat chronic non-healing moxa sores with itching, pain, and yellow discharge:
Folium Broussonetiae Papyriferae (Qiu Ye) or Cortex Radicis Broussonetiae (root bark), any quantity.
Grind into powder and apply to the sore until healed.
To treat chronic non-healing moxa sores with flesh rot and pain:
Litharge (Mi Tuo Seng), calcined and powdered; Alum (Bai Fan), burned until dry and powdered.
Mix equal parts finely. First wash the sore with juice decocted from Eclipta Prostrata (Lian Zi Cao), remove scabs, then apply the medicine.
To treat non-healing moxa sores: Shu Gao Topical Application Formula.
Dead Mouse (Shu Shu), one head, calcined to ash.
Grind finely into powder, mix with porcine fat to form a paste. Apply to the sore three to five times daily until healed.
To treat moxa sores where scabs have not fallen off or pus has persisted without healing: Four Seasons Patching Formula.
Spring: Willow Catkins (Liu Xu); Summer: Bamboo Membrane (Zhu Mo); Autumn: New Cotton (Xin Mian); Winter: Rabbit Fur (Tu Mao).
Apply according to the season for best results.
To treat moxa sores and relieve pain: Lvyun San (Green Cloud Powder) Formula.
Cortex Platycladi (Bo Ye); Hibiscus Mutabilis Leaf (Fu Rong Ye), harvested at noon on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.
Dry in shade, grind into powder. After the black scab of the moxa sore falls off, mix a small amount with well water to form a paste like a plaster. Spread on Broussonetia papyrifera paper and apply; pain will cease.
To treat continuous bleeding from moxa sores: Congbai Topical Application Formula.
White Part of Scallion (Cong Bai), one handful.
Crush and squeeze to extract juice. Apply to the sore three to five times daily.