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The so-called dampness disease arises from the deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach, allowing pathogenic water-dampness to invade. Parasites within the abdomen move, thereby eroding tissues and forming ulcers. These ulcers are difficult to detect because the parasites move internally. This condition often results from prolonged dysentery or residual heat accumulating in the abdomen after illness. Symptoms include inability to eat, mental confusion with drowsiness, body fever, heaviness in bone joints, loss of luster in teeth, a completely white tongue surface, and fine sores resembling millet seeds. If sores appear on the upper lip, it indicates that parasites are eroding the Zang organs, leading to mental restlessness and distress. If sores appear on the lower lip, it indicates erosion of the lower part, causing anal ulceration and cracking. In severe cases, all Zang and Fu organs are eroded, sores form on both upper and lower teeth, teeth turn purple-black, and bloody discharge along with yellow watery fluid occurs. The Spleen and Stomach are paired and symbolize the Earth element. The Stomach is the sea of water and grain, while the Spleen is responsible for grinding and digesting food. The essence of water and grain transforms into Blood and Qi to nourish the Zang and Fu organs. If the Spleen and Stomach are deficient, the Earth Qi becomes weak; whether due to cold injury or heat damage, water and grain fail to digest, resulting in loose stools, which further damages the body with water-dampness. Following epidemic diseases, if there is deficiency-heat in the intestines and stomach, this is caused by the Three Corpses and Nine Worms becoming active due to deficiency, subsequently eroding the Zang organs, emerging upwards through the lips and mouth, and downwards to the anus. Stomach deficiency with rebellious Qi leads to vomiting and hiccups. Parasite erosion of Zang and Fu organs causes damage and decay, resulting in bloody stool; such conditions are fatal. The cause lies in the weakness of the Spleen and Stomach and the decline of Earth Qi, invaded by water-dampness, with parasite movement causing sores, hence named "Dampness Sores." It is also said that epidemic dampness is initially imperceptible, with normal movement but constant lack of strength, occasional mild dysentery or none. Once established, it transforms into vomiting, indicating internal parasite erosion of the Zang organs. Another type, acute constrained dampness, begins with abdominal pain and dysentery with mixed pus and blood, followed by obstruction of urination and defecation, headache and neck stiffness, lower abdominal fullness and urgency, and restlessness upon rising or sitting, also indicating internal Zang erosion. In all such cases, although initial symptoms do not manifest externally, the heart and abdomen are often restless, or sores appear on lips and tongue, and the anus ulcerates; these are incurable conditions.

Formula Xunhuang San: Treats Gan dampness sores with passage of red-black blood, anal parasite erosion with red swelling and ulceration, and day-and-night pain.
Realgar (Xionghuang), Cinnabar (Dansha), Table Salt (Shiyan), Indigo Naturalis (Qingdai), Clove (Dingxiang), Alum (Fanshi), Iron Rust (Tieyi), Gardenia Seed (Zhizi Ren), Musk (Shexiang), Datura Seed (Langdangzi), Asarum (Xixin), Trichosanthes Root (Tuguagen), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Sweet Descurainia Seed (Tiantingli), Acorus (Changpu), Toad (Xama), Sichuan Pepper (Shujiao), Old Boot Sole (Guoxuedi) (each 1 liang), Human Skull Cap (Tianlinggai) (1 fen). Crush and grind the above into powder. Take 1 qian per dose.

Treats Gan dampness sores eroding teeth and the lower part.
Use Feilian 3 liang, burn to ash, finely grind. Apply 1 qian to the affected area each time. Endure severe pain. If there is no pain, it is not a Gan sore.

Another Formula: Treats Gan dampness sores persisting for years without healing.
Use incense, dry in sun, grind to powder, apply to sores; highly effective.

Qingxiangzi San: Treats Gan dampness sores, kills parasites.
Celosia Seed (Qingxiangzi), Realgar (Xionghuang), Sulfur (Liu Huang), Chukwanbai Kernel (Wuyi Ren), Sophora Root (Kushen), Wild Wolf's Tooth (Yelangya) (each 3 fen), Veratrum Root (Lilu) (2 fen), Omphalia Pill (Leiwu) (0.5 liang). Crush and grind the above into powder. Wrap approximately 1 qian in cotton, insert into the lower orifice, change twice daily.

Dingxiang San: Treats persistent dampness sores.
Clove (Dingxiang), Indigo Naturalis (Qingdai), Coptis Rhizome (Huanglian), Aucklandia Root (Muxiang), Ash Stone (Huishi), Rattlesnake Gallbladder (Ranshedan) (each 0.5 liang), Musk (Shexiang) (1 qian). Crush and grind the above into powder. Apply half a qian-bi to the sore each time, change two to three times daily.

Wuyi Wan: Treats persistent dampness sores with dysentery.
Chukwanbai Kernel (Wuyi Ren), Evodia Fruit (Wuzhuyu), Bitter Orange Peel (Zhiqiao), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang) (0.5 liang), Coptis Rhizome (Huanglian) (each 2 fen). Crush and sieve the above into powder, mix with cooked starch water to make pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 20 pills per dose, empty stomach at noon, washed down with rice decoction.

Wusheng Tang: Treats red and white dysentery, curing parasites in the large intestine opening.
Mouse Tail Grass (Shuweicao), Fermented Soybean (Chi), Gardenia Seed (Zhizi Ren), Fresh Ginger (Shengjiang) (each 6 fen), Peach Bark (Taopi) (2 sheng). Mix evenly, boil in 7 sheng of water until 2.5 sheng remains, divide into three doses. Another version uses only Peach Bark boiled in wine.

Kushen Tang: Treats Gan dampness sores of teeth and lower part.
Sophora Root (Kushen), Celosia Seed (Qingxiangzi), Bear Gallbladder (Xiongdan) (each 0.5 liang). Except for Bear Gallbladder, crush and sieve the others for oral administration. Take approx. 4 qian per dose, boil in 1.5 cups of water until 0.8 cup remains, strain, add half a portion of Bear Gallbladder, stir, take on an empty stomach. Repeat at midday. Another formula omits Bear Gallbladder, using Rehmannia Juice (Sheng Dihuang Zhi) to mix 1 qian.

Huanglian Tang: Treats dysentery dampness sores, lower part ulceration.
Coptis Rhizome (Huanglian) (4 liang), Prepared Mugwort Leaf (Shuai Ai) (2 liang), Sophora Root (Kushen), Paulownia White Bark (Huai Baipi) (each 3 liang). Finely cut like hemp beans. Take 5 qian per dose, boil in 2 cups of water until 0.8 cup remains, strain, take warm. Severe cases resolve within three doses.

Dingxiang San: Treats sweet dampness sores, wash and compress lower part.
Clove (Dingxiang) (1 fen), Musk (Shexiang) (1 qian), Rhino Horn (Xijiao), Licorice Root (Gancao) (each 3 fen). Crush and grind into powder. Use 3 he of salt and pepper, 2 sheng of fermented soybean, and 3 sheng of water, strain, use hot liquid with cotton to wash and compress the lower part, drink when cool.

Shenlian Tang: Treats dampness sores with dysentery, parasite erosion of lower part.
Sophora Root (Kushen) (1.5 liang), Coptis Rhizome (Huanglian) (2 liang), Donkey-hide Gelatin (Ejiao) (1 liang). Coarsely crush and sieve. Take approx. 5 qian per dose, boil in 1.5 cups of water until 0.8 cup remains, strain.

Treats lower part Gan dampness sores persisting for years without healing.
Alum (Baifan) (0.5 liang), Cassia Twig (Guixin), Cynanchum Paniculatum (Xuchangqing) (each 0.5 liang). Fine grind into powder. Apply half a qian each time, two to three times daily to the sore.

Wuyi Huanglian Wan: Treats dampness sores with dysentery.
Chukwanbai Kernel (Wuyi Ren) (0.5 liang), Coptis Rhizome (Huanglian) (1 liang). Fine grind into powder, mix with refined honey to make pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 5 pills per dose, empty stomach before meals, washed down with warm rice decoction. Increase to 7 pills.

Treats persistent bloody dysentery from dampness sores, dry heaving, emaciation, excessive sleepiness, and sallow complexion.
Use Pig Gallbladder mixed with Fresh Ginger Juice and strong vinegar (half he) to irrigate the lower orifice. Hold tightly with hand until vinegar vapor reaches the throat, then release. Five-colored foul matter and worms should be expelled.

Xionghuang San: Treats Gan sores eroding lower part with ulcers, mixed pus and blood, facial and bodily edema.
Realgar (Xionghuang), Celosia Seed (Qingxiangzi) (each 2 liang), Sophora Root (Kushen) (3 liang), Alum (Fanshi), Orpiment (Cihuang), Veratrum Root (Lilu), Iron Rust (Tieyi) (each 1 liang), Musk (Shexiang) (0.5 liang). Crush and grind into powder. Mix with vinegar to form a date-sized ball, insert into lower orifice with bamboo tube. For children, use bean-sized amount. This formula can save lives.

Tutou San: Treats chronic Gan dampness with red-white dysentery, parasite erosion of anus with red swelling, ulceration, bleeding, and pain, named dampness sore.
Rabbit Head Bone (Tutou Gu), Sophora Root (Kushen), Snake Head (Shetou), Firewood Basket Substrate (Xinji Zi), Hu Fei, Descurainia Seed (Tinglizi), Civet Cat Bone (Libone), Dung Beetle (Qianglang), Phellodendron Bark (Huangbai), Hundred Herbs (Baicao), Hanging Grass (Daogua Cao), Indigo Naturalis (Qingdai), Silkworm Moth (Wancan'e), Green Alum (Qingfan), Clove (Dingxiang), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Bed Beam Woodworm Excrement (Chuangzhong Guang Muchong Shi), Musk (Shexiang), Printed Salt (Yincheng Yan), Jiuyue Wood (Jiuyue Mu), Cassia Twig (Guixin), Calystegia Hederacea (Jiaohao), Iron Rust (Tieyi), Cinnabar (Zhusha), Mirabilite (Mangxiao), Toad (Xama), Yellow Alum (Huangfan), Perilla Seed (Renzi) (equal parts). Process and make pill sizes of paulownia seeds, insert into lower orifice and blow in. Twice daily, morning and evening, excellent effect.

One Formula: Treats black blood from Gan dampness, untreatable by physicians, near death.
Skull Ash (Dulouhui), Realgar (Xionghuang), Cinnabar (Zhusha), Indigo Naturalis (Qingdai), Rock Salt (Shiyan), Clove (Dingxiang), Musk (Shexiang), Alum (Fanshi), Gardenia (Zhizi), Datura Seed (Langdangzi), Iron Rust (Tieyi), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Old Boot Sole Ash (Guoxuedi Hui), Dried Toad (Gan Xama), Asarum (Xixin), Trichosanthes Root (Tuguagen), Sichuan Pepper (Shujiao), Descurainia (Tingli), Acorus (Changpu) (equal parts). Grind to powder, blow almond-sized amount into orifice with bamboo tube. Apply to all Gan sores on patient. Separate grind Clove and Musk, mix into medicine. Another formula contains Niter Stone (Han Shuishí), Rice Wash Water Indigo (Gandian), Musk (Shexiang), Clove (Dingxiang), Licorice Root (Gancao), Rhino Horn (Xijiao) (each 3 fen). Grind four ingredients to powder and mix. Use 3 he of salt, 2 he of fermented soybean, boil in 2 sheng of water to obtain 1 sheng, strain, add the four powders, mix, divide into two portions. Irrigate large orifice. Perform irrigation nine times. If not cured in one day, or if abscess shows wide center in large orifice, use this as primary treatment.

Huangqin Tang: Treats Gan dampness with inability to eat, body turning with heart heat and cold feet, pain in all joints.
Scutellaria Root (Huangqin), Peony Root (Shaoyao), Sophora Root (Kushen), Licorice Root (Gancao), Angelica Sinensis (Danggui), Sichuan Pepper (Shujiao), Nardostachys Root (Gansong), Pig Gallbladder (Zhudan) (2 pieces), Indigo Naturalis (Qingdai), Realgar (Xionghuang), Fermented Soybean (Chi) (each 2 liang), East-facing Peach Root (Dongyin Taogen), Scallion White (Congbai) (each 1 liang), Salt (1 he), Musk (Shexiang) (0.5 liang). Fine grind, boil in 18 sheng of water to obtain 4 sheng, divide into two portions. Irrigate one portion once. Then add 1 liang Musk, 2 Pig Gallbladders, and mix Scallion and Soybean to consume. If not cured in one day, irrigate again as before. Avoid cold and toxic foods for seven days. Avoid oily, sauce, dairy, and vinegar for thirty days. Highly recommended.

Wumei Tang: Formula for treating heat-induced dysentery.
Smoked Plum (Wumei) (40 pieces), Gardenia (Zhizi) (40 pieces), Coptis Rhizome (Huanglian), Donkey-hide Gelatin (Ejiao), Phellodendron Bark (Huangbai) (each 2 liang). Boil five ingredients in 5 sheng of water to obtain 2.5 sheng, divide into two doses. Yao states: Effective for treating hot water and grain dysentery.