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(The condition) can grow one or two chi in height during the day and night, gradually becoming thick and round like a rope. The pain is unbearable, and it regenerates after removal. This is caused by excessive consumption of pig blood and sheep blood. Use Sheng Ruxiang (Frankincense) and Sha (Sand/Mineral substance) each 1 liang, grind into powder, make pills with rice paste, sized like Sophora japonica seeds. Take ten pills on an empty stomach and before bed, washed down with water; they will naturally fall off and recede. (From Xia Ziyi's *Qiji Fang*)

Spermatorrhea occurs without cessation, feeling like needle pricks at times. When pinched, the tissue feels brittle. This is named "Shen Lou" (Kidney Leakage). Use Pogu Zhi (Cibotii Rhizoma) and Jiu Zi (Evodiae Fructus) each 1 liang, grind into powder. Take 3 qian each time, decoct with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 6 fen, take three times daily. Stop when cured. (From Jingyan Fang)

There are insects resembling crabs crawling under the skin, making sounds like crying infants; this is the transformation of muscle and flesh. Use Xionghuang (Realgar) and Leiwuan (Wanariae Semen) each 1 liang, grind into powder, sprinkle on pork meat, and have the patient consume it all to find relief. (From Xia Ziyi's *Qiji Fang*)

A substance in the abdomen makes sounds that echo human speech, named "Yingsheng Chongbing" (Echoing Sound Parasite Disease). Drinking one zhan of Banlan juice, divided into five doses, is effective.

For cases untreatable by others, crush fresh Manjing Gen (Turnip Root) and apply externally. (From *Jiliao Fang*)

For severe swelling and pain threatening amputation, crush Weilingxian (Clematidis Radix et Rhizoma) to extract juice for soaking and washing. One person suffered from this and found it effective. (From Li Lou's *Guai Zheng Fang*)

After the scab of a moxibustion burn falls off, fresh fleshy pieces inside the wound fly out like butterflies, soaring into the air, causing indescribable pain. This is a strange disease characterized by extreme heat in both blood and flesh. Use Pu Xiao (Natrii Sulfas) and Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) each 0.5 liang, grind into powder, mix with water and ingest. Mild diarrhea indicates cure. (From Zhang Guo's *Yishuo*)

One person underwent moxibustion for five Zhu, resulting in continuous bleeding resembling urine flow, with cold hands nearly severed. Use Jiuhuang Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix stir-fried with wine) 2 qian, grind into powder, and take with wine to stop bleeding immediately. (From Li Lou's *Guai Zheng Fang*)

Cut fingernails from another person, regardless of length, cutting all ten fingers. Roast them on a new tile until the carbonized form remains (Cun Xing), then grind into fine powder using a small mortar. First, have the patient lie in bed covered with blankets. Mix the nail powder with hot wine, drink one cup, then cover up again to induce slight sweating. Those with high alcohol tolerance may drink two cups. Avoid exposure to wind; evening administration is preferable. (From Zhu Yichuan's Remarks)

Sores on the body and face resemble cat eyes, shiny, without pus or blood, only painful and itchy, accompanied by reduced appetite. This is named "Han Chuang" (Cold Sore). Self-healing occurs with increased consumption of chicken (specifically black rooster), fish, green onion, and garlic. (From Xia Ziyi's *Qiji Fang*)