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Tonification Method: Use Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), and Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) as the main ingredients to generate Qi and Blood. If damp-heat is present, use purgation first, followed by tonification.

Moxibustion/Fumigation Method: Use Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) powder, mix with saliva to form a cake about half a finger thick, fumigate with Ai Ye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium) above it for five to seven times, until the tissue levels out; using only Fu Zi powder is also acceptable.

Damp-heat and Damp-toxin.

External Treatment - Zhi Tiao San (Fat-Regulating Powder): Ku Shen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix), Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Spica), Xiong Huang (Realgar), Liu Huang (Sulfur), Fan Mo (Alumen), She Chuang Zi (Cnidii Fructus), and Cao Wu Jian (Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix) in specified amounts, grind into fine powder, and apply to the affected area.

Diaphoresis Method: Take Tong Sheng San (Universal Salvation Powder) added with Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), and Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), concurrently taking Ku Shen Wan (Sophora Pill).

Purgation Method: Xian Ren Wan (Immortal Benevolence Pill) must be used.

Fumigation Method: Use Liu Huang (Sulfur) and Ai Ye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium).

Washing Method: (No specific formula listed in original text, title only)

Acupuncture/Needling Method: (No specific procedure listed in original text, title only)

External Treatment: Apply Zhi Tiao San (Fat-Regulating Powder), or Dou Li (Bean Juice), or Hu Tao Li (Walnut Juice).

Another Prescription: Xiong Huang (Realgar, 3.5 qian), Cheng Pi (Tamarisk Bark), Jian Cao (Cut Grass, 1 qian each), Fan Ji (Half qian), Ban Mao (Mylabris, 7 insects), and Cao Wu Jian (Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix tip).

Diaphoresis Method: Take Huan Ji San (Skin-Rejuvenating Powder) and Ku Shen Wan (Sophora Pill) (Ku Shen [Sophorae Flavescentis Radix] two parts, Jiang Can [Bombyx Batryticatus] one part, [missing herb] one part, made into pills).

Purgation Method: For severe cases, use Zhou Che Wan (Boat Cart Pill), Yu Gong San (Great Merit Powder), or Xian Ren Wan (Immortal Benevolence Pill).

Gan Cao (Licorice Root, 2 qian, raw): Mix with Mi Tan Shui (Rice Washing Water) and take orally.

Another Prescription: Da Huang (Rhubarb Radix, roasted, 3 qian), Mu Li (Ostreae Concha, [missing processing], 1 liang), grind into powder, divide into ten doses, take on an empty stomach for best effect.

Fumigation Method: Decoct Wu Hua Guo Ye (Fig Leaf) in water, fumigate for a short time, then wash. Pour good vinegar on a newly fired red-hot brick and sit over it for fumigation according to standard procedures.

Cauterization Method: Apply medicine to cauterize and remove the ulcer.

Cooling Blood Method: Take Huai Jiao Wan (Stylocarpus Pill) to arrest bleeding in patients with hematochezia.

Nourishing Yin Method: Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia Pill) is essential; take 100 pills on an empty stomach.

Di Huang Wan Formula Composition: Huai Jiao (Stylocarpi Fructus, stir-fried), Bai Zi Ren (Biota Seed, stir-fried), Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex, stir-fried) (each 1 liang), Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Shan Zhu Yu (Corni Fructus), Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix) (each 8 qian), Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex), Fu Ling (Poria), Tu Si Zi (Cuscutae Semen) (each 6 qian), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix, 1.5 liang), Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix, 1.6 liang), Bai Fu Zi (Typhonii Rhizoma, 2 qian), mix with honey to make pills.

Secular belief holds that sitting on bear skin is extremely effective; lining shoe soles with bear skin is also wonderful.