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Whenever entering a well or tomb, one must first throw chicken or duck feathers into it. If the feathers fall straight down, there is no poison; if they hover and do not descend, there is poison. In this case, sprinkle several sheng of wine into the well, wait for a while, and then enter.

If affected by latent pathogenic qi (latent evil qi), it causes gastric distension and sudden death. Emergency treatment involves washing the face with well water and administering two to qian of realgar (Realgar) mixed with cold water. If muscle spasms (tetany) and severe abdominal pain occur, hold the patient's limbs and apply fourteen moxa cones at a point two cun to the left of the umbilicus. Then, decoct one liang of sliced ginger in five wan of wine until concentrated, and administer orally.

Alternatively, boil clothes in vinegar until hot and damp, and wrap them around the site of muscle spasms.

Alternatively, soak the hands and feet in a concentrated salt water decoction and wash the chest and abdomen.

Whether dying suddenly due to prior illness or during sleep, falling abruptly, or experiencing any condition involving phlegm obstruction leading to limb convulsions, these are... Insert the yellow tip of a leek heart into the [acupoint] on the left for males and right for females, until the eyes open and blood flows, which will restore life. Alternatively, instill garlic juice or leek juice into the nose. (Strictly avoid administering soup or water). (Refer to the Section on Miscellaneous Diseases).

Another prescription: Inspect the inner margin of the upper lip for a grain-of-millet-sized protrusion, and pierce it with a silver needle. Or, have someone urinate on the patient's face, or burn charcoal and splash aged vinegar on it so that the vinegar fumes enter the nostrils (ensure someone holds the patient's hands to prevent startling), or instill vinegar into the nose.

Another prescription: Blowing powder of Gleditsia sinensis fruit (Gleditsiae Fructus) or raw Pinellia ternata rhizome (Pinelliae Rhizoma Recensum) into the nostrils.

Mix one liang of sesame oil with one liang of white sugar and administer orally. (Those poisoned by this toxin will tremble as if dying).

(Avoid eating soft-shelled turtle).

One name is Changming Cai (Longevity Vegetable), with a cool nature; internal and external application yields miraculous effects. (Also known as Guazi Cai).

Decoct into a paste for internal and external use; long-term application leads to self-healing.

Boil a large handful in water, drink warm; recovery occurs with sweating.

Decoct in water, add wine, drink hot to induce sweating; three doses lead to recovery.

Steam and eat daily until recovered. Adding Peltigera aphthosa (Peltigeras Herba), scallion, and pepper to decoct for fumigation and washing is especially excellent.

Crush and apply externally to stop immediately.

Steam and cook for frequent consumption; crush and apply externally. (Change the dressing three times a day; heals in three days).

Grows between the legs; skin and flesh may develop parasites, causing pain or itching.
Add a small amount of salt, crush and apply several times. (Must first wash the affected area with a decoction of Zanthoxylum bungeanum seeds (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium)).