(《纲目》)
【主治】邪疟,取带黑土同葱捣作丸,塞耳,或系膊上,即止。男左女右(时珍)。
【附方】新四。
好魇多梦∶烧人灰,置枕中、履中,自止。(《本草拾遗》)
尸厥猝死,不知人者。烧尸场土二、三钱,擂细,汤泡灌之,即活。如无,以灶心土代
之。(何氏方)
小儿夜啼∶烧尸场土,置枕边。(《集简方》)
脚底多汗∶烧人场上土,铺于鞋底内蹉之。灰亦可。(《集玄方》)
(《拾遗》)
【主治】瘟疫。五月一日,取土或砖石,入瓦器中,埋着门外阶下,合家不患时气。又
正旦取古冢砖,咒悬大门上,一年无疫疾(藏器)。
【附方】新一。
肠痈∶死人冢上土,作泥涂之,良。《千金方》)
(《拾遗》)
【主治】中恶风、恶水而肉肿者,水和敷上,灸二三十壮,热气透入,即平(藏器)。
(《拾遗》)
【气味】无毒。
【主治】同屎。作汤,浴小儿,去惊邪(弘景)。主风瘙瘾疹,及恶刺疮,浸淫 疮绕
身至心者死,并水和敷之,三两日瘥(藏器)。治口吻白秃诸疮(时珍)。
【附方】旧三,新八。
湿 疥疮∶胡燕窠大者,用抱子处土,为末,以淡盐汤洗拭,干敷之,日一上。(《小
品方》)
黄水肥疮∶燕窠土一分,麝香半分。研敷之。(《善济方》)
浸淫湿疮发于心下者,不早治杀人。用胡燕窠中土,研末,水和敷。(葛氏)
口角烂疮∶燕窠泥敷之,良。(《救急方》)
白秃头疮∶百年屋下燕窠泥、 窠。研末,剃后麻油调搽。(《圣济录》)
蠼 尿疮绕身汁出。以燕窠中土和猪脂、苦酒敷之。(《外台秘要》)
瘭疽恶疮,着手足肩背,累累如赤豆,出汁。剥痂,以温醋、米泔洗净,用胡燕窠土和
百日男儿屎,敷之。(《千金方》)
皮肤中毒,名症疰。用醋和燕窠土敷之。(《千金方》)
风瘙瘾疹∶胡燕窠土,水和敷之。(《千金方》)
小儿丹毒∶向阳燕窠土,为末,鸡子白和敷。(《卫生易简方》)
一切恶疮∶燕窠内外泥粪,研细,油调搽。一加黄柏末。(《瑞竹堂方》)
(From *Bencao Shiyi* [Supplement to Materia Medica])
[Indications] Dog bites: Mix with water and apply topically; moxibustion of seven moxa cones (Chen Zangqi).
(From *Bencao Gangmu* [Compendium of Materia Medica])
[Indications] Malaria caused by pathogenic factors: Take black soil, crush it together with scallions to make pills, insert into the ear, or tie to the arm; the malaria will cease immediately. For males, use the left side; for females, the right side (Li Shizhen).
[Additional Formulas] Four new formulas.
Nightmares and excessive dreaming: Burn human ashes, place them in the pillow or inside shoes, and the dreams will naturally stop. (*Bencao Shiyi*)
Shi Jue (Corpse Stupor) sudden death, loss of consciousness: Burn soil from a corpse site, two to three qian, grind finely, brew in hot water, and administer orally; the patient will revive. If unavailable, replace with Zaixin Tu (Stove Heart Earth). (He Shi Fang)
Infant night crying: Burn soil from a corpse site and place it beside the pillow. (*Jijian Fang*)
Hyperhidrosis of the soles: Burn soil from a human waste site, spread it inside shoe soles and walk on it. Ashes are also acceptable. (*Jixuan Fang*)
(From *Bencao Shiyi* [Supplement to Materia Medica])
[Indications] Plague (Wenyi): On the first day of the fifth lunar month, take soil or bricks/stones, place them in a pottery vessel, and bury them under the steps outside the door; the whole family will be protected from seasonal epidemics. Also, on the first day of the New Year, take bricks from ancient tombs, recite incantations over them, and hang them above the main gate; there will be no epidemic diseases for one year (Chen Zangqi).
[Additional Formula] One new formula.
Intestinal Abscess (Chang Yong): Soil from dead people's graves, made into mud/paste and applied topically; effective. (*Qianjin Fang*)
(From *Bencao Shiyi* [Supplement to Materia Medica])
[Indications] Zhong E Feng/Shui (Sudden attack by evil wind/water) causing muscle swelling: Mix with water and apply topically; moxibustion of twenty to thirty cones until heat penetrates deeply; the swelling will subside (Chen Zangqi).
(From *Bencao Shiyi* [Supplement to Materia Medica])
[Properties and Flavor] Non-toxic.
[Indications] Same efficacy as feces. Decocted as a bath for infants to dispel fright and evil influences (Tao Hongjing). Mainly treats Feng Sao Yin Zhen (Wind-induced skin itching and urticaria), as well as E Ci Chuang (malignant thorn-like sores) and Jin Yin Chuang (oozing eczema); if the oozing eczema encircles the body reaching the heart, it is fatal. All are treated by mixing with water and applying topically; recovery occurs within two to three days (Chen Zangqi). Treats Kou Wen Bai Tu (white baldness at the mouth corners) and various sores (Li Shizhen).
[Additional Formulas] Three existing, eight new.
Damp Tinea/Scabies: Select large Hu Yan Ke (Swallow Nest) clods; use the soil from the nesting area where eggs are incubated, grind into powder, wash and wipe the affected area with light salt water, then apply dry powder once daily. (*Xiaopin Fang*)
Oozing Impetigo/Huang Shui Fei Chuang: One part swallow nest soil, half part Moschus (Musk). Grind and apply. (*Shanji Fang*)
Oozing Damp Sores originating below the heart: If not treated early, it is fatal. Use soil from the Hu Yan Ke (Swallow Nest), grind into powder, mix with water, and apply. (Ge Shi)
Angular Cheilitis/Rotting Mouth Sores: Apply swallow nest mud; effective. (*Jiuji Fang*)
White Baldness Head Sores/Bai Tu Tou Chuang: Mud and nests from swallow nests under century-old houses. Grind into powder, shave the area, and apply mixed with sesame oil. (*Shengji Lu*)
Qu Niao Chuang (Urethral Gland-related sores) encircling the body with discharge: Mix soil from the swallow nest with Pig Fat (Zhi) and Vinegar (Ku Jiu) for topical application. (*Waitai Miyao*)
Biao Ju (Phlegmonous Erysipelas/Malignant Sores) occurring on hands, feet, shoulders, and back, appearing like red beans with discharge: Remove the scab, clean thoroughly with warm vinegar and rice washing water, then apply a mixture of Hu Yan Ke (Swallow Nest) soil and feces from a hundred-day-old male infant. (*Qianjin Fang*)
Skin Poisoning named Zheng Zhu (Lodging Disease): Mix with vinegar and apply swallow nest soil. (*Qianjin Fang*)
Feng Sao Yin Zhen (Wind-induced Urticaria): Hu Yan Ke (Swallow Nest) soil, mix with water and apply. (*Qianjin Fang*)
Pediatric Erysipelas/Dan Du: Sun-facing swallow nest soil, grind into powder, mix with Egg White (Jizi Bai) and apply. (*Weisheng Yijian Fang*)
All Malignant Sores/Yi Qie E Chuang: Mud and feces from inside and outside the swallow nest, grind finely, mix with oil for topical application. Optionally add Huang Bo Mo (Phellodendron Bark Powder). (*Ruizhutang Fang*)