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Treat conditions such as falls and blows, where blood stasis stagnates and coagulates, causing pain in the hypochondrium and abdomen; in severe cases, constipation occurs.
Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Hong Hua (Carthami Flos) (each 2 qian), Chuan Shan Jia (Manis Squama) (processed, 0.5 qian), Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) (stir-fried with wine, 1 qian), Tao Ren (Persicae Semen) (20 kernels), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (0.5 qian), Gua Lou Gen (Trichosanthis Radix) (1 qian).
Decoct with half wine and half water for oral administration.

Treat pain from traumatic injuries due to blows or falls, early-stage Ru Yong (Mammary Abscess) and Bian Du (Perianal or Inguinal Abscess), or pain caused by Qi stagnation.
Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Hui Xiang (Foeniculi Fructus) (stir-fried), Qing Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride) (remove white pith), Chuan Shan Jia (Manis Squama) (fried with butter), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Lou Lu (Euphorbiae Humifusae Herba), Bei Mu (Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus) (equal parts).
Pulverize the above ingredients. Take 1-2 qian each time, mixed with warm wine for oral administration.
My commentary: The preceding formula is an excellent remedy for pain caused by Qi stagnation and blood stasis resulting from sprains, strains, or anger. The Classic states: Injury to the form causes pain; injury to Qi causes swelling. It also states: Swelling preceding pain indicates that injury to the form has affected Qi; pain preceding swelling indicates that injury to Qi has affected the form. If a person’s Yuan Qi (Original Qi) is inherently weak, or if Qi and Blood are damaged by shouting, or if harsh purgatives have been overused, or if cold-cooling herbs have been applied externally leading to Qi and Blood coagulation, one should examine the general principles mentioned above and employ warming and tonifying methods for Qi and Blood.

Treat Yong Ju (Carbuncles and Ulcers), Fa Bei (Back Carbuncle), Zhang Chu (Lacerations from beating), and all types of ulcerating sores.
Xuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix), Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Chi Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix) (each 1 liang).
Use 2 jin of Sesame Oil (Sesami Oleum), place in a copper pot, and decoct until the herbs turn black. Filter out the dregs, then slowly add 12 liang of refined Yellow Dan (Lithargyrum). Decoct again until it reaches the consistency of paste when dropped into water and tested by pinching.

Treat Zhang Chu (Lacerations from beating), Jin Chu (Metal wounds), and all types of sores with ulceration and pain.
Ru Xiang (Olibanum), Mo Yao (Myrrha), Hua Shi (Talcum) (1 liang), Han Shui Shi (Halloysitum Rubrum) (1 liang, calcined), Bing Pian (Borneolum Syntheticum) (1 qian).
Pulverize the above ingredients and apply topically to the affected area. Pain will cease immediately; this is highly effective.

Treat all ulcerated Yong Ju (Carbuncles and Ulcers) and Zhang Chu (Lacerations), reduce swelling and toxicity, and remove necrotic tissue.
Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Chi Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Lu Feng Fang (Vespa Nidus) (preferably those with many larvae), Sheng Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 5 qian).
Take one pig trotter, add five bowls of water, boil until tender, and collect the clear broth. Add the aforementioned herbs, decoct for a few boils, filter out the dregs, and use the liquid to wash the wound while warm. Subsequently, apply a plaster.