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Ten cloves of garlic, mashed into a paste, mixed with *Concha Tridacnae* (Hagefen) to form pills the size of Chinese quince seeds. Take twenty pills with warm water before each meal; if urination increases significantly, the condition will resolve. Alternatively, use *Trogoderma granarium* larvae (Wuguchong, 五谷虫) (washed clean and stir-fried until yellow, then ground into powder), mixed with rice to form pills, taken with warm water.

This prescription is remarkably effective; do not let the patient know about it. It treats all types of edema, dampness-induced swelling, qi-induced swelling, and swelling of the four limbs. Take one jin (approx. 500g) of dry chicken manure (stir-fried until yellow; white manure is required, preferably from December/January, which is superior). Boil in three large bowls of yellow wine until reduced to one bowl. Filter out the dregs and drink the liquid in one go. After a short while, borborygmus (abdominal rumbling) will occur, followed by one or two bowel movements. The next day, consume two river snails soaked in boiling yellow wine. This yields miraculous results.

If pressing the abdomen causes it to rebound immediately, this indicates [a specific pattern]; frequent consumption of decoction made from aged *Hordei Fructus Germinatus* (Chenian Dayamai, 陈年大麦芽) is recommended. Alternatively, take five qian (approx. 18.75g) of *Polygalae Radix* (Yuanzhi, 远志) stir-fried with ginger juice, decocted in water and taken orally.

This is a divine prescription. Take one liang (approx. 37.5g) of clean cow dung collected in April or May (dried in shade, roasted lightly over low heat until yellow, and ground into powder). Use male ox dung for males and female cow dung for females. Mix with three bowls of wine, boil down to one bowl, filter out the dregs, and divide into three doses for drinking.

This is an immortal prescription. Take *Gryllotalpa africana* (Tugou/Lougu, 土狗/蝼蛄), roast until dry, grind into powder, and swallow with warm wine. (Using the upper half eliminates edema in the upper body; using the lower half eliminates edema in the lower body; treating the left side resolves left-sided issues, and vice versa).

If pressing the abdomen causes a depression that does not rebound, apply a paste of *Phytolaccae Radix* (Shanglu, 商陆根) and scallion white (Congbai, 葱白) stuffed into the umbilicus.

Burn pomelo peel (or *Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Rubrum*, Juhong, 橘红) to ash, mix with water, and ingest.

Stir-fry sand until scorched, boil in water, clarify, and drink. Alternatively, eat two or three raw garlic cloves.

When I was stationed in Fengning County, I suffered from water retention in the chest and abdomen, causing day and night pain, to which various medicines were ineffective. One night, I dreamed of an old man who showed me this prescription. Upon taking it, I recovered completely. Later, I used it to treat others, achieving immediate cures every time. Therefore, I had it printed to benefit people. It is said to also treat regurgitation and dysphagia, though I have not tested this myself. (Author's note). Additionally, take one bowl of rice washing water, quench one or two pieces of red sandalwood charcoal heated until red, clarify the liquid, and drink.

This is "snake accumulation" (parasitic accumulation resembling snakes). Drink several bowls of vinegar-soaked garlic juice. If a snake-like object is vomited up, the condition is cured; if not, take another dose.

Another prescription: Take five qian (approx. 18.75g) of *Realgar* (Xionghuang, 雄黄), mix with water, and take orally multiple times.