肘后论曰,凡灸不依明堂脉穴,或者恶日神,恶时杀,病患年神人神所犯,天地昏暗,
日月
灸者
方疗
柏白皮(三两) 当归(一两) 薤白(一握)
上三味切,以猪脂一升煎,三上三下,以薤白黄,绞去滓,以涂疮上,亦疗风水中疮火
疮。(出第三卷中)
集验疗灸疮痛肿急方。
捣灶中黄土末之,以水和煮令热以渍之。(深师千金肘后同)
又疗灸疮薤白膏,生肌肉止痛方。
薤白 当归(各二两) 白芷(一两) 羊髓(一斤)
上四味 咀,以羊髓煎,白芷色黄药成,去滓,以敷疮上,日二。(肘后千金文仲同出
第八卷中)
千金疗灸疮方。
甘草(炙) 当归(各一两) 胡粉(六分一作胡麻) 羊脂(六分)
上四味切,以猪脂五合煎之,去滓,以敷疮上。忌海藻菘菜。(出第二十六卷中)
肘后疗灸疮脓不瘥方。
白蜜(一两) 乌贼骨(一两末)
上二味相和以涂之。(千金同)
千金疗灸疮脓坏不瘥方。
腊月猪脂(一斤) 薤白(切一升) 胡粉(一两)
上三味先煎薤白令黄,去之,绵裹锻石一两更煎,去之,入胡粉令调敷之,日三。
又方
锻石一两末,细绢筛,以猪脂和相得,微火上煎数沸,先以暖汤洗疮讫,以布裹灰熨疮
上三过,便以药贴疮上灸之,又捣薤敷之。(肘后同出第二十六卷中)
The *Zhouhou Beiji Fang* (Emergency Prescriptions Kept in the Sleeve) states that whenever moxibustion is performed not according to the Mingtang meridian acupoint charts, or when encountering ominous days, divine taboos, violations by the patient's "Annual Spirit," "Human Spirit," or "Person Spirit," or when heaven and earth are dim and the sun and moon are obscured...
[Prescription for] Bai Bapi (Cortex Platycladi, 3 liang), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 1 liang), Xiebai (Bulbus Allii Macrostemonis, 1 handful).
Cut the above three herbs. Decoct them in 1 sheng of suet (pig fat) using the method of "three risings and three fallings" (alternating heating and cooling). When the Xiebai turns yellow, strain off the dregs. Apply the liquid to the sore. This also treats sores caused by wind-water and fire toxins. (From Volume III)
*Jiyan Fang* (Collected Proven Prescriptions) prescription for urgent pain and swelling of moxa sores.
Pulverize yellow earth from the stove hearth. Mix with water, boil until hot, and soak the affected area. (Identical to *Shenshi Fang*, *Qianjin Fang*, and *Zhouhou Beiji Fang*)
Another prescription: Xiebai Ointment for treating moxa sores, a formula for promoting tissue regeneration and relieving pain.
Xiebai (Bulbus Allii Macrostemonis), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) (each 2 liang), Baizhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, 1 liang), Yangsui (Adeps Ovis, 1 jin).
Chop or crush the above four ingredients. Decoct in Adeps Ovis. When the Baizhi turns yellow, the medicine is ready. Strain off the dregs and apply to the sore twice daily. (Identical to *Zhouhou Beiji Fang*, *Qianjin Fang*, and *Wenzhong Fang*, from Volume VIII)
*Qianjin Fang* (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold) prescription for treating moxa sores.
Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata, prepared Licorice Root, each 1 liang), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, each 1 liang), Hufen (Cerussa/Lead Carbonate, 6 fen; alternatively Sesame/Huma), Yangzhi (Adeps Ovis, 6 fen).
Cut the above four herbs. Decoct in 5 he of Suis Fat (Suet). Strain off the dregs and apply to the sore. Avoid consuming Haizao (Sargassum) and Songcai (Chinese Cabbage/Bok Choy). (From Volume XXVI)
*Zhouhou Beiji Fang* prescription for moxa sores with pus that does not heal.
Baimi (Mel, White Honey, 1 liang), Wuzeigu (Os Sepiae, Cuttlefish Bone, 1 liang, powdered).
Mix the above two ingredients and apply to the affected area. (Identical to *Qianjin Fang*)
*Qianjin Fang* prescription for moxa sores with necrotic pus that does not heal.
Layue Zhizhi (Suis Fat collected in the twelfth lunar month, 1 jin), Xiebai (Bulbus Allii Macrostemonis, cut to measure 1 sheng), Hufen (Cerussa/Lead Carbonate, 1 liang).
First, decoct the Xiebai until it turns yellow, then remove it. Wrap 1 liang of Duanshi (Ferrum Oxidatum) in cotton cloth and decoct again, then remove the cloth. Add Hufen, mix well, and apply to the sore three times daily.
Another prescription:
Powder 1 liang of Duanshi (Ferrum Oxidatum) and sieve through fine silk. Mix with Suis Fat until uniform. Boil briefly over low heat. After washing the sore with warm water, wrap ash in cloth and apply heat (moxa-like therapy) to the sore three times. Then apply the medicament to the sore and perform moxibustion on top of it. Finally, crush fresh Xiebai and apply as a poultice. (Identical to *Zhouhou Beiji Fang*, from Volume XXVI)