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Specializes in treating brain carbuncle (Nao Ju) and opposite mouth sores. As well as all diseases of the Taiyang meridian on the head. For patients in the initial three days of onset, taking this prescription yields immediate results. It also treats osteomyelitis of the jaw (Gu Cao Feng), leading to recovery after administration; truly a miraculous formula.

Ingredients: Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata, washed with wine), Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix), Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Gui Shen (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, each 1 qian), Zhi Huang Qi (Astragali Radix, honey-fried), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried), Sheng Gan Shao (tip of Glycyrrhizae Radix), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma).

Decoction and administration method: Use three zhong of water, decoct until one zhong remains, add a small cup of wine, boil for a few more moments. Take after meals. If pain is severe, add Ru Xiang (Olibanum) and Mo Yao (Myrrha) (each 1 qian, de-oiled) and decoct together.

One crucian carp (remove scales and intestines), pound into a paste, add five or six qian of head dirt/scalp debris, pound extremely evenly, add half a zhan of honey and stir well. Apply from the periphery inward onto the lesion.

Alternatively:
Another prescription: Apply the hot feces of a hen that has just hatched/entered the nest to the affected area. It will heal immediately; miraculous efficacy.

Yi Yi Ren (Coicis Semen) ground into powder, taken with rice gruel (Nuomi Yin), or eaten as porridge.

Another prescription: Ye Jie Cai (Wild Mustard Vegetable), also known as Shan Jie Cai. Pound to extract natural juice, mix with wine and water, take orally for immediate recovery.

Another prescription: Fresh Bai Bu Gen (Stemonae Radix) pounded to extract one zhan of juice, mixed with one zhan of wine and water, administered by gavage. Effect is seen within two shichen (4 hours). After three doses, white phlegm may be vomited; if thirst occurs and drinking water is desired, it is permissible. Avoid tea.

Treats Lung Abscess (Fei Yong), characterized by pain in the chest and diaphragm, coughing with especially severe pain, and shortness of breath upon manual pressure.

Ingredients: Xuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix), Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber, each 2 liang), Jin Di Luo (Radix Sonchifoliae), Sheng Gan Cao (Raw Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, each 1 liang), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix), Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus, each 5 qian).

Decoct in water and take orally. Symptoms reduce by half after one dose; complete recovery after two to three doses.

Treats Lung Atrophy (Fei Wei) with chronic cough, yellow and emaciated skin, withered hair, sallow complexion, pain above the diaphragm, and faint breathing.

Ingredients: Jin Yin Hua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos, 3 qian), Sheng Gan Cao (Raw Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 5 fen), Sheng Di Huang (Raw Rehmanniae Radix, 2 qian), Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber, 3 qian), Zi Wan (Asteris Radix, 5 fen), Bai He (Lilii Bulbus, 2 bulbs), Kuan Dong Hua (Farfarae Flos).

Decoct in water and take orally. If pain above the diaphragm lessens after twenty doses, there is hope for life. Continue for another twenty doses for further relief; complete recovery after fifty doses.

Treats Lung Abscess (Fei Yong). This applies to anyone who coughs and experiences pain in both hypochondriac regions. This formula should be used promptly.

Ingredients: Xuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix, 8 liang), Tian Dong (Asparagi Radix, 4 liang), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix, 2 liang), Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 1 liang).

Use fifteen wan of water, decoct until two wan remain, extract the juice, add Pu Gong Ying (Taraxaci Herba, 5 qian) and Jin Yin Hua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos, 5 qian), decoct again until eight parts remain. Take while full stomach. For early-stage cases, it dissipates immediately.