野芥腊子(四五钱)研细,醋调敷上。(《卫生备要》)
一方,用煤炭研细末,醋调,敷之立愈。(《近效方》)
大黄 雄黄 黄柏 山栀 南星(各等分)
共为末,将瓦花捣汁调敷,立效。(《叶天士方》)
凡患流火,切不可食猪肉,食则发肿难愈。
秋葵花不拘多少,浸菜油内,四十九日后,挑涂患处即愈。(《抱乙子方》)
露天旧明瓦, 红存性,研极细末,麻油调搽即愈。(《广善篇医方》)
密陀僧(四两) 枯白矾(二两) 轻粉(三钱) 共为细末。频擦两腋,擦至半月见效,半年全愈。(《景岳全书》)
一方,单用枯矾为极细末,以绢袋盛之,常用扑于腋下,不过十度即愈。或以唾调涂之。(同上)
牡蛎( ) 黄丹 枯矾 蜜陀僧(各等分) 共为细末。每用少许,干掺脚指缝中即收。(《世效单方》)
丁香(一两)为末,川椒(六十粒)和之,绢袋盛佩,绝无汗气。(《多能鄙事》)
好陈锻石六两(研碎筛过)、锦纹大黄一两(切块)同锻石炒紫色为度,去大黄收贮。敷伤立愈。(《秘方集验》)
跌扑损伤肿痛,用葱头切烂,炒焦捣,搭患处,冷则再易,止痛消肿散瘀极妙。(同上)
陈锻石一升(入牛胆阴干,收七次取出) 大黄四两(同锻石炒至桃花色取起) 俱置地一夜出火气,研末收贮。
血出不止,敷之立效。(同上)
Wild mustard seeds (4 to 5 qian) are ground into fine powder, mixed with vinegar, and applied to the affected area. (From *Weisheng Beiyao*)
Another prescription uses coal ground into fine powder, mixed with vinegar, and applied for immediate cure. (From *Jin Xiao Fang*)
Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Xionghuang (Realgar), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex), Shanzhi (Gardeniae Fructus), Nanxing (Arisaematis Rhizoma Praeparatum) (equal parts).
All are ground into powder. The juice of Wahuas (Brassicae Pekinensis Flos) is extracted by crushing and used to mix the powder for topical application, yielding immediate results. (From *Ye Tianshi Fang*)
Patients suffering from Liuhuo (Cellulitis/Erysipelas-like inflammation) must strictly avoid eating pork; consumption will cause swelling and hinder recovery.
Qiu Kui Hua (Abutilonis Indici Flos) in any quantity is soaked in rapeseed oil for forty-nine days. Applying the oil to the affected area brings about a cure. (From *Bao Yizi Fang*)
Old Mingwa (roof tiles) exposed to the open air are calcined until they retain their medicinal properties (Cunxing), ground into an extremely fine powder, mixed with sesame oil, and applied for a cure. (From *Guangshan Pian Yifang*)
Mituoseng (Lithargyri Massicorum), Ku Bai Fan (Alumen Exsiccatae), Qingfen (Calomel) (4 liang, 2 liang, 3 qian respectively) are ground into fine powder. Frequently rub this powder on both axillae; improvement is seen after half a month, and complete cure after six months. (From *Jingyue Quanshu*)
Another method uses only Ku Fan (Alumen Exsiccatae) ground into an extremely fine powder, placed in a silk bag, and frequently dusted onto the axillae; no more than ten applications are needed for a cure. Alternatively, it can be mixed with saliva and applied. (Ibid.)
Muli (Ostreae Concha) [dose unspecified], Huangdan (Minium), Ku Fan (Alumen Exsiccatae), Mituoseng (Lithargyri Massicorum) (equal parts) are ground into fine powder. Apply a small amount dry into the spaces between toes to achieve hemostasis and healing. (From *Shixiao Danfang*)
Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos) (1 liang) is ground into powder and mixed with Chuanjiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium) (60 grains). The mixture is kept in a silk bag worn on the body, effectively eliminating sweat odor. (From *Duoneng Bisshi*)
High-quality Chen Duanshi (Calcined Alum) (6 liang, crushed and sieved) is stir-fried together with Jinwen Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma cut into pieces) (1 liang) until purple. The Dahuang is removed, and the remaining substance is stored. Applied to injuries, it cures immediately. (From *Mifang Jiyuan*)
For pain, swelling, and bruising caused by falls and trauma, crush scallion heads, stir-fry them until charred, mash them, and apply to the affected area. Replace when cold; this is excellent for relieving pain, reducing swelling, and dissipating blood stasis. (Ibid.)
Chen Duanshi (Calcined Alum) (1 sheng, dried in cow gallbladder, repeated seven times) and Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) (4 liang, stir-fried with alum until peach-blossom colored) are both left on the ground overnight to eliminate fire qi. They are then ground into powder and stored.
Applied to continuous bleeding, it yields immediate results. (Ibid.)