中诸蛊毒∶晋矾、建茶等分。为末。新汲水调下二钱,泻吐即效。未吐再服。(《济生
方》)蛇虫诸毒∶毒蛇、射工、沙虱等伤人,口噤目黑,手足直,毒瓦斯入腹。白矾、甘草等
分。为末。冷水服二钱。(《瑞竹堂方》)驴马汗毒所伤疮痛∶白矾(飞过)、黄丹(炒紫)等
分。
贴之。(王氏《博济方》)虎犬伤人∶矾末,纳入裹之,止痛尤妙。(《肘后方》)蛇咬蝎螫∶
烧刀矛头令赤,置白矾于上,汁出热滴之,立瘥。此神验之方也。真元十三年,有两僧流南
方,到邓州,俱为蛇啮,令用此法便瘥,更无他苦。(刘禹锡《传信方》)壁镜毒人必死∶白
矾涂之。(《太平广记》)刀斧金疮∶白矾、黄丹等分为末。敷之最妙。(《救急方》)折伤止
痛∶白矾末一匙,泡汤一碗,帕蘸乘热熨伤处。少时痛止,然后排整筋骨,点药。(《灵苑
方》)漆疮作痒∶白矾汤拭之。(《千金方》)牛皮癣疮∶石榴皮蘸明矾末,抹之。切勿用醋,
即虫沉下。(《直指方》)小儿风疹作痒∶白矾(烧),投热酒中,马尾 酒涂之。(《子母秘
录》)小儿脐肿,出汁不止∶白矾烧灰敷之。(《圣惠方》)干湿头疮∶白矾(半生半 ),酒
调涂上。(《生生编》)身面瘊子∶白矾、地肤子等分,煎水。频洗之。(《多能鄙事》)腋下
狐臭∶矾石绢袋盛之,常粉腋下,甚妙。(许尧臣方)鱼口疮毒∶白矾(枯)研,寒食面糊
调敷
上,即消。(《救急良方》)阴疮作臼∶取高昌白矾、麻仁等分。研末,猪脂和膏。先以槐白
皮煎汤洗过,涂之。外以楸叶粘贴。不过三度愈。(葛洪《肘后方》)足疮生虫∶南方地卑湿,
人多患足疮,岁久生虫如蛭,乃风毒攻注而然。用牛或羊或猪肚,去粪不洗,研如泥,看疮
大小,入 过泥矾半两。以上研匀,涂帛上贴之。须臾痒入心,徐徐连帛取下,火上炙之。
虫出,丝发马尾千万,或青白赤黑,以汤洗之。三日一作,不过数次,虫尽疮愈。(南宫从
《岣嵝神书》)嵌甲作疮∶足趾甲入肉作疮,不可履靴。矾石烧灰敷之。蚀恶肉,生好肉。
细细割去甲角,旬日取愈,此方神效。(《肘后方》)鸡眼肉刺∶枯矾、黄丹、朴硝等分。为
末,搽之。次日浴二、三次,即愈。(《多能鄙事》)冷疮成漏∶明矾(半生半飞,飞者生肉,
生者追脓)、五灵脂(水飞)各半钱为末。以皮纸裁条,唾和末作小捻子,香油捏湿,于末
拖
过,剪作大小捻,安入漏,早安午换。候脓出尽后,有些小血出,方得干水住药,自然生肉
痊好。(《普济方》)鱼睛疔疮∶枯矾末,寒食面糊调贴。消肿无脓。(崔氏方)疔疮肿毒∶雪
白矾末五钱,葱白煨熟,捣和丸梧子大。每服二钱五分,以酒送下,未效再服。久病、孕妇
不可服。(《卫生宝鉴》)痈疽肿毒∶方见前发明下。阴汗湿痒∶枯矾扑之。又泡汤沃洗。(《御
药院方》)交接劳复∶卵肿或缩入,腹痛欲绝。矾石一分,硝三分。大麦粥清服方寸匕,日
三服,热毒从二便出也。(《肘后方》)女人阴痛∶矾石三分(炒),甘草末半分。绵裹导之,
取瘥。(《肘后百一方》)疔肿恶疮∶二仙散∶用生矾、黄丹临时等分。以三棱针刺血,待尽
敷之。不过三上,决愈。乃太医李管勾方。(《卫生宝鉴》)虫蛇兽毒及蛊毒∶生明矾、明雄
黄等分,于端午日研末,黄蜡和丸梧子大。每服七丸,念药王菩萨七遍,熟水送下。(东坡
《良》)方
Treatment for various Gu poisons: Take equal parts of Jin Fan (Jinyangjiao, Alum) and Jian Cha (Jianchuanmu, Jian Tea). Grind into a fine powder. Mix with freshly drawn cold water and take 2 qian orally; inducing vomiting or diarrhea is effective. If vomiting has not occurred, administer again. (From *Jisheng Fang*)
Treatment for snake bites and insect stings causing various toxins: When injured by venomous snakes, Shegong insects, or Shali mites, symptoms include trismus (lockjaw), blackening of the eyes, and rigidity of the limbs, indicating that toxic vapors have entered the abdomen. Take equal parts of Baifan (Alum) and Gancao (Licorice Root). Grind into a fine powder. Take 2 qian orally with cold water. (From *Ruizhutang Fang*)
Treatment for sores and pain caused by the toxic sweat of donkeys and horses: Take equal parts of Baifan (Alum, processed by water flotation) and Huangdan (Litharge). Apply externally to the affected area. (From Wang Shi's *Boji Fang*)
Treatment for tiger and dog bites: Insert alum powder into the wound and bandage it; this is particularly effective for pain relief. (From *Zhouhou Fang*)
Treatment for snake bites and scorpion stings: Heat the head of a knife or spear until red-hot, place Baifan (Alum) on it, and allow the melted juice to drip hot onto the wound for immediate recovery. This is a miraculous prescription. In the 13th year of Zhenyuan, two monks traveling in the south reached Dengzhou and were both bitten by snakes. Using this method, they recovered without further suffering. (From Liu Yuxi's *Chuanxin Fang*)
Treatment for death-causing toxicity from wall mirrors: Apply Baifan (Alum) to the affected area. (From *Taiping Guangji*)
Treatment for wounds caused by knives and axes: Take equal parts of Baifan (Alum) and Huangdan (Litharge), grind into a fine powder, and apply externally. This is the best method. (From *Jiuji Fang*)
Treatment for traumatic injuries to stop pain: Take one spoonful of Baifan (Alum) powder, steep in one bowl of hot water, soak a cloth in the solution, and apply as a hot compress to the injured area. After a short time when the pain subsides, realign the bones and tendons, then apply medicinal paste. (From *Lingyuan Fang*)
Treatment for itching caused by lacquer dermatitis: Wipe the affected area with Baifan (Alum) decoction. (From *Qianjin Fang*)
Treatment for psoriasis-like sores: Dip pomegranate peel into Mingfan (Calcined Alum) powder and apply. Do not use vinegar, as it causes the parasites to sink deeper. (From *Zhizhi Fang*)
Treatment for infantile wind rash causing itching: Calcine Baifan (Alum), throw it into hot wine, and apply the mixture using horsehair dipped in the wine. (From *Zimu Milu*)
Treatment for swelling of the umbilicus in infants with continuous discharge: Burn Baifan (Alum) to ash and apply to the affected area. (From *Shenghui Fang*)
Treatment for dry or wet scalp sores: Use Baifan (Alum), half raw and half calcined. Mix with wine and apply topically. (From *Shengsheng Bian*)
Treatment for warts on the body and face: Take equal parts of Baifan (Alum) and Difuzi (Kochia Fruit). Decoct in water and wash frequently. (From *Duoneng Bisshi*)
Treatment for axillary bromhidrosis (fox odor): Store Fenshi (Alum Stone) in a silk bag and regularly dust the axilla with it. This is very effective. (From Xu Yaochen's Prescription)
Treatment for "Fish Mouth" ulceration: Calcine Baifan (Alum), grind finely, and mix with Han Shi Mian (Cold Food Powder) paste for topical application to reduce swelling. (From *Jiuji Liangfang*)
Treatment for genital ulcers forming crater-like lesions: Take Gaochang Baifan (Alum) and Haren (Hemp Seed) in equal parts. Grind into powder, mix with pig fat to form an ointment. First, wash the area with a decoction of Huai Bai Pi (Phellodendron Bark), then apply the ointment. Patch with Qiu Ye (Hackberry Leaf) externally. Cure within three applications. (From Ge Hong's *Zhouhou Fang*)
Treatment for foot ulcers infested with worms: In the humid south, many suffer from foot ulcers that develop leech-like worms over time due to wind-toxin invasion. Use beef, sheep, or pig stomachs (cleaned of feces but not washed), grind into a paste. Add Ban Liang of Ni Fan (Calcined Alum Paste) according to the size of the ulcer. Grind all ingredients uniformly, spread on cloth, and apply to the wound. Itching will intensify; slowly remove the cloth and burn it over fire. Worms will emerge, resembling thousands of hair-like threads in colors like green, white, red, or black. Wash with warm water. Repeat every three days; after several times, the worms are expelled and the ulcer heals. (From Nangong Cong's *Gulou Shenshu*)
Treatment for ingrown toenails causing sores: Toenails growing into flesh cause sores, preventing wearing of shoes. Burn Fenshi (Alum Stone) to ash and apply. It erodes bad flesh and promotes healthy growth. Carefully trim the nail corners; cure within ten days. This formula is miraculous. (From *Zhouhou Fang*)
Treatment for corns and skin tags: Take equal parts of Kufan (Calcined Alum), Huangdan (Litharge), and Puxiao (Mirabilite). Grind into powder and apply. Bathe twice or thrice the next day for cure. (From *Duoneng Bisshi*)
Treatment for cold sores forming fistulas: Take Mingfan (Alum, half raw, half calcined; calcined promotes tissue regeneration, raw promotes pus drainage) and Shui Fei Wulingzhi (Trogopterus Dung, water-flown) each 0.5 qian. Grind into powder. Cut strips of leather paper, mix with saliva and powder to form small twists, moisten with sesame oil, roll in the powder, cut into appropriate sizes, and insert into the fistula. Change morning and evening. Once pus is fully discharged and slight bleeding occurs, stop medication to allow natural healing. (From *Pujifang*)
Treatment for fish-eye ding sores: Apply Kufan (Calcined Alum) powder mixed with Han Shi Mian (Cold Food Powder) paste. Reduces swelling without suppuration. (From Cui Shi's Formula)
Treatment for ding sores and swelling/toxicity: Take 5 qian of Xuebai Fan (Snow-white Alum), roast Congbai (Scallion White) until cooked, mash together, and form pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 2.5 qian per dose with wine. Repeat if ineffective. Contraindicated for patients with chronic illness and pregnant women. (From *Weisheng Baojian*)
Treatment for carbuncles and sores: See previous section under "Explanation".
Treatment for dampness and itching in the genital area: Dust with Kufan (Calcined Alum) or wash with decoction. (From *Yuyao Yuanfang*)
Treatment for relapse due to exertion after intercourse: Swelling or retraction of testes, severe abdominal pain. Take 1 fen of Fenshi (Alum Stone) and 3 fen of Xiao (Niter). Take one fangcunbi (measure) with barley gruel broth, three times daily, to expel heat-toxin through urination and defecation. (From *Zhouhou Fang*)
Treatment for female genital pain: Take 3 fen of Fenshi (Alum Stone, stir-fried) and 0.5 fen of Gancao (Licorice) powder. Wrap in cotton and insert vaginally until cured. (From *Zhouhou Baiyi Fang*)
Treatment for ding sores and malignant ulcers: Erxian San (Two Immortals Powder): Take Shengfan (Raw Alum) and Huangdan (Litharge) in equal parts at the time of use. Prick the blood vessel with a three-edged needle until bleeding stops, then apply powder. Cure within three applications. This is the prescription of Imperial Physician Li Guan'gou. (From *Weisheng Baojian*)
Treatment for toxins from insects, snakes, beasts, and Gu poison: Take equal parts of Sheng Mingfan (Raw Clear Alum) and Ming Xionghuang (Real Realgar). Grind into powder on the Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Day). Mix with yellow beeswax to form pills the size of wutong seeds. Take seven pills per dose, recite the Medicine King Bodhisattva mantra seven times, and swallow with warm water. (From Su Dongpo's *Liangfang*)