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One patient, after moxibustion treatment, had the scab fall off. Fresh blood floated out of the wound in flakes, resembling butterflies flying into the air, with unbearable pain. This is a manifestation of heat in both flesh and blood.

One patient presented with red eyes, swollen nose, severe dyspnea, generalized macular rash, and hair as hard as copper or iron wires. This indicates heat-toxin accumulation in the Lower Jiao (Lower Burner). Use Bai Fan (Alumen) and Hua Shi (Talcum) each 1 liang (approx. 37.5g), decocted in water.

One patient had conical fleshy protuberances all over the body, causing itching and pain that prevented eating. The disease is named "Xue Yong" (Blood Congestion). Wash the affected area with juice extracted from burning Chi Pi Cong (Allium fistulosum var. bulbiferum) ash mixed with water, and internally administer Dan Dou Chi Tang (Light Fermented Soybean Decoction), drinking several cups.

One patient frequently saw birds flying away before their eyes, which disappeared when attempted to be caught. This is due to excessive phlegm in the Liver and Gallbladder meridians. Use Zao Ren (Semen Ziziphi Spinosae), Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Xuan Ming Fen (Mirabilite), and Qing Xiang Zi (Semen Celosiae) each [one qian].

One patient had an eyeball drooping down to the tip of the nose, accompanied by hematochezia. The disease is named "Gan Zhang" (Liver Distension). Use Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) decocted in water; it heals after several doses.

One patient heard sounds from an object inside the abdomen that echoed human speech. The disease is named "Ying Sheng Chong" (Echoing Sound Worm). Taking Lei Wan (Fructus Pavoniae/Pyrrosiae pill?) cures it. (Alternatively, use Ban Lan Gen Zhi (Isatidis Root Juice) one cup).

One patient felt satisfied only after drinking five sheng (approx. 1 liter) of oil. This was caused by hair entering the stomach and being transformed into worms by blood coagulation. Use Xiong Huang (Realgar) 5 qian (approx. 18.75g), mixed with water and taken orally.

One patient lay in bed, unable to move limbs, able only to eat, and prone to loud delirious speech about food. This is named "Shuo Shi Wang Bing" (Delirium of Missing Objects/Food Craving). If they mention a certain meat, provide that meat [to satisfy the delusion].

One patient's sclera turned completely black, yet vision remained normal; hair stood straight like iron rods, and the patient was mute as if drunk. The disease is named "Xue Kui" (Blood Collapse/Decay). Physicians were consulted, but various medicines proved ineffective.

One patient suffered from asthmatic breathing preventing speech, salivation, vomiting, loose teeth, enlarged exhalation, followed by syncope. The disease is named "Shang Han Bing Re Huo Luan" (Cold Damage complicated by Hot Cholera). Use Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) [decocted].

One patient suddenly developed inverted ingrown nails resembling conical spurs on hands and feet. Eating Kui Cai (Malva verticillata / Mallow) leads to self-healing.

One patient developed sores on the face and whole body resembling cat eyes, with luster but no pus or blood. In winter, they appear near the calves. The disease is named "Bai Han Chuang" (White Cold Sore). [Note: Likely implies dietary restrictions or causes related to] fish, chicken, scallions, and leeks.

One patient suffered from a ruptured hypochondrium with eviscerated intestines, emitting a foul odor. Immediately apply sesame oil to lubricate and reduce the intestines back into the cavity. Then irrigate with a decoction of Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) and Gou Qi Zi (Lycii Fructus); the skin will heal naturally.

One patient exhaled gas from the mouth and nose that swirled without dissipating, condensing like black clouds. Over ten days, it spread to the shoulders, connecting with the flesh, becoming harder than iron, making ingestion of food impossible.