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Yannian stated: There are two types of wind rash. The first occurs after initially contracting wind-cold qi; the rash is white and thick, breaks easily upon scratching, and leaves raised lines immediately upon being scratched. This is caused by wind-cold qi affecting the Lung meridian, and it is suitable for an external wash-and-wipe formula to settle the condition.

Take one liang of Evodiae Fructus (Wuzhuyu), boil in one sheng of clear wine until five he remain. Use a soft silk cloth to dip the juice and wipe the rash area. It will settle within two or three applications. If the rash area is extensive, prepare more as needed. White rashes are manifestations of cold qi invading the Lung organ.

Another method treats Lung wind-heat, where skin develops wind nodules resembling rashes, or wind itching resembling water blisters, grain-sized like millet seeds.

Asparagi Radix (Tianmendong) (8 fen, heart removed) Stamen Citri Reticulatae (Zhishi) (12 fen) Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu) Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen) (6 fen each) Angelicae Pubescentis Radix (Duhuo) Sophorae Flavescentis Radix (Kushen) (5 fen each; omit if cold syndrome is present)

Pulverize and sieve the above six herbs. Mix with honey to form pills the size of wutong seeds. Take seven pills with warm water after meals, twice daily. Dosage may be increased to ten pills. Observe usual dietary restrictions. (From Volume 13)

Shanfan therapy treats erysipelas wandering within the skin, causing a burning sensation, known as "fire erysipelas."

Take powder of Larvae Bombicis (Qicao), mix with water, and apply externally. (From Volume 9)

Qianjin Fang treats red flowing swelling.

Powdered bark of Ulmus Root Cortex (Yugenbaipi), mixed with egg white, applied topically. (From Volume 23)

Jinxiao Gardenia Decoction (Zhiizi Tang) primarily treats simultaneous heat in exterior and interior with deficiency-repletion imbalance in the Sanjiao, manifesting as body sores, carbuncles, or furuncles, and difficulty in urination or defecation.

Natrii Sulfas (Mangxiao) (4 fen) Rheum Palmatum Radix et Rhizoma (Dahuang) (4 fen) Gardeniae Fructus (Zhizi) Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (roasted) Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin) Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhimu) (6 fen each)

Cut the above six herbs. Boil in two sheng of water until nine he remain. Strain and take warm in divided doses. Observe usual dietary restrictions. This formula is highly effective. (Alternative prescription: Natrii Sulfas 3 liang, Rheum Palmatum Radix et Rhizoma 4 liang, Gardeniae Fructus 21 pieces, Scutellariae Radix and Anemarrhenae Rhizoma 3 liang each, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma 2 liang. Boil in five sheng of water until reduced by half. Add Rheum Palmatum Radix et Rhizoma, boil until one sheng eight he remain. Strain, add Natrii Sulfas, and divide into three doses.)

Another miraculous formula for treating sores and swellings of various colors. (Provided by Vice Director Kao Gong Wei)

Cerussa (Hufen) (calcined until red) Phaseoli Adzuki Semen (Chixiaodou) (roasted) Oryza Glutinosa Semen (Nuomi) Evodiae Fructus (Wuzhuyu) Coptidis Rhizoma (Huanglian) (1 liang each) Hydrargyrum (Shuiyin) (2 fen)

Pulverize and sieve the above six herbs. Mix with raw Sesame Oil (Mazhi) to form a thin paste. Then, take Hydrargyrum, grind it thoroughly in the palm with saliva until fully incorporated, add to the medicine, and mix evenly. First, wash the sore with pepper water and dry it. Apply the medicine twice daily until healed. Particularly effective for pediatric sores. (Alternatively, wash the sore with rice washing water.)

Also, Arctii Root Porridge (Niubang Zhou), a formula for treating sores and swellings.

Take two stems of fresh Arctii Lappae Radix (Niubanggen), wash clean, and boil until soft. Grind finely in a basin, remove fibrous veins. Add rice to the juice and cook into porridge. Season with salt or leave plain according to preference. Drinking one bowl is very beneficial, with no dietary restrictions.