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It is the root of *Rhododendron molle* (Niaoyanghua). In Zhongchao Fang, it is named Bashanhu.
It expels wind and relieves pain.

Shenmiao Caotou Shaye (Miraculous Herbal Head Sha Medicine): From *Xingqie Jianmi*: Take 1 liang of *Centipeda minima* (Ebusicao) and its seeds, 1 qian each of *Arisaema erubescens* (Nanxing), *Pinellia ternata* (Banxia), *Veratrum nigrum* (Lilu), *Rhaponticum uniflorum* (Loulu), *Gleditsia sinensis* fruit with thorns removed (Yazao), *Rhododendron molle* seeds, and *Rhododendron molle* root. Dry them thoroughly and grind into an extremely fine powder. This medicine is specifically used to treat heatstroke, cold strike, stroke with aphasia, lockjaw, acute and chronic convulsions, and infantile muscle spasms. Inhale the powder into the nose; immediate awakening occurs upon sneezing. Alternatively, mix 2-3 fen with Yin-Yang water for oral administration, resulting in immediate recovery.

Xun Zhilou Xianfang (Immortal Prescription for Fumigating Hemorrhoids and Fistulas): Suitable for hemorrhoids and fistulas unsuitable for knife surgery, thread ligation, or oral pills/powders. Use *Rhododendron molle* root, commonly known as Laohuhua. It resembles *Rhododendron simsii*, has yellow flowers, and roots hard as iron. Crush the root, decoct in water, place the decoction in a jar inside a bucket, cover with a lid having a hole, and sit over the hole to fumigate the affected area. Reheat the liquid when cool and continue fumigation. Upon contact with the medicinal vapor, the anal region will gradually ulcerate. Self-healing occurs after half a month of fumigation; severe cases resolve within one month, preventing recurrence permanently. Do not wash the area.

Treating Redness and Swelling of Both Cheeks: From Liangshi Jiyans: Take one bulb of *Lilium brownii* (Baihe), peeled root of *Melastoma dodecandrum* (Shanzhama), 1 qian each of *Fritillaria thunbergii* (Beimu) and *Natrii Sulfas* (Yuanmingfen), and 7 fen of *Cinnabaris* (Yinzhu), add...

Also known as Disumu. Guoshanlong. Fengche Cao. This is *Rubia cordifolia* (Qiancao) produced in the south. Leaves gather in clusters of four or five at the nodes, growing on square, flexible, creeping stems with rough, prickly bark that irritates fingers. A single stem grows upright for one to two chi before branching. Leaves are arrowhead-shaped; when blown by the wind, they rotate like a wheel, hence the name.
Also called Baxian Cao, because leaves grow opposite in clusters among branches and leaves. The root is yellow-red, cannot be dyed, and is also known as Huoxue Dan. *Baicaojing* states: This plant fruits in autumn, with seeds small like paulownia seeds; it withers after fruiting and sprouts after Lixia (Start of Summer).

*Baicaojing*: Nature is neutral, enters the Liver, Spleen, and Heart meridians. Treats trauma from falls and impacts, invigorates blood. It excels at moving blood; contraindicated in cases without blood stasis. *Gezufang*: Treats wind-pain, unblocks menstruation and expels fetus, jaundice, wounds from *Euonymus alatus* (Guijian), abdominal masses, snake bites. *Yaojian* states: Its functions specialize in invigorating blood, treating trauma, carbuncles, masses, amenorrhea with bloody stool, metrorrhagia with leukorrhea, hemorrhoids/fistulas with wind-bi, Guijian wind, distension, jaundice, and snake bites.

Dingchuang (Carbuncle): From Zhuluofeng Fang: Take equal parts of Guoshanlong, Xianqiao Cao, *Xanthium sibiricum* herb, [missing character], *Viola yedoensis* (Zihuadiding), and wild *Boehmeria nivea* root. Decoct in wine, administer orally to induce sweating. Must take many doses of *Chansu Wan* (Toad Venom Pill). If sweat tastes salty, it is treatable; if tasteless, it is untreatable.

Another prescription: Dry Disumu in shade and grind into powder. For severe cases, use 8 qian; for mild cases, 5 qian. Decoct in good wine and drink. If the lesion appears yellow, mix with wine for drinking, and apply the dregs topically on the carbuncle.