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*Huai Niu Xi* (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, 2 qian) and *Tu Bie Chong* (Eupolyphaga Steleophaga, 2 qian) are crushed together and applied to the affected area.

(48)
A handful of chestnuts is chewed thoroughly in the mouth and applied to the affected area.

(49)
1 qian of *Qing Fen* (Calomelas) is mixed with ginger juice and applied to the affected area.

(50)
*Can Xu* (Ginseng Radicula, 1 qian), *Zhu Sha* (Cinnabar, 3 qian), *Ru Xiang* (Olibanum, 1 qian), *Chuan Wu* (Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii, 1 qian), *Bei Xi Xin* (Herba Asari, 3 qian), and *Cun Xiang* (Musk, 1 fen) are ground into a fine powder. Each dose consists of 5–7 li, taken with child's urine.

(51)
*Xi Xin* (Herba Asari, 2 qian), *Ya Zao* (Fructus Gleditsiae Sinensis, 2 qian), *Shan Nai* (Rhizoma Kaempferiae, 1 qian), *Liang Jiang* (Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinarum, 2 qian), and *Cun Xiang* (Musk, 1 fen) are ground into a fine powder and insufflated into the nasal cavity to restore consciousness.

(52)
For treatment of trismus (lockjaw). *Ya Zao* (Fructus Gleditsiae Sinensis, 2 qian), *Xi Xin* (Herba Asari, 2 qian), and *Ba Shuang* (Emetic Croton Seed, 2 qian) are ground into a powder and introduced into the throat to restore consciousness.

(53)
*Chan Tui* (Periostracum Cicadae, 3 qian) and *Zhu Sha* (Cinnabar, 1 qian 1 fen) are ground into a powder and taken with wine or child's urine.

(54)
*Ru Xiang* (Olibanum, de-oiled, 4 qian), *Mo Yao* (Myrrha, de-oiled, 4 qian), *Ming Yi* (Kaolin, 4 qian), *Zhi Ke* (Fructus Aurantii, stir-fried with flour, 3 qian), *Cun Xiang* (Musk, 2 fen), *Mu Bie Zi* (Semen Strychni, stir-fried, 3 qian), *Tu Bie Chong* (Eupolyphaga Steleophaga, fire-processed, 4 qian), *Tu Gou* (Blatta orientalis, stir-fried with flour, 4 qian), *Chuan Tong* (Chalcanthite, vinegar-processed, 4 qian), *Xue Jie* (Dragon's Blood, 5 qian), and *Nao Yang Hua* (Flower of Datura metel, steamed with wine, heart removed, 5 qian) are ground into a fine powder. A heavy dose of 7 li is taken, administered with wine or child's urine.

(55)
*Dan Fan* (Alumen, 3 fen) and *Tong Lv* (Verdigris, 3 fen) are ground together into a fine powder. Mixed with *Shen Xian Cu* (Divine Vinegar) and taken orally to induce vomiting of phlegm.

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For treating traumatic blood stasis attacking the heart, indicated when the pulse is faint and near death. *Sheng Di Huang* (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata, 2 qian), *Da Huang* (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, 3 qian), *Xing Ren* (Semen Pruni Armeniacae, skin removed, 1 qian), and *Dang Gui* (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, washed with wine, 1 qian 5 fen) are decocted in water and wine and taken orally.

Meridian-guiding herbs for different body regions:
- Head/Brain guiding: *Ben Cao*, *Chuan Xiong*, *Bai Zhi*, *Bai Shao*, *Su Ye*, *Sheng Ma*, *Mu Xiang*, *Qiang Huo*.
- Throat guiding: *Yan Hu Suo*, *Gu Sui Bu*, *Gan Jiang*, *Fang Feng*, *Jie Geng*, *Bo He*, *Ju Gen*, *Lian Qiao*.
- Chest guiding: *Zhi Ke*, *Hou Po*, *Gan Jiang*, *Yu Jin*, *Chen Pi*, *Wu Yao*, *Mu Xiang*, *Gan Cao*.
- Upper Waist guiding: *Du Zhong*, *Xiao Hui Xiang*, *Tu Si Zi*, *Mu Xiang*, *Gu Zhi* (Bu Gu Zhi), *Gou Qi*, *Yan Hu Suo*, *Jia Pi* (Wu Jia Pi).
- Hand guiding: *Gui Zhi*, *Dang Gui*, *Tou Gu Cao*, *Gan Cao*, *Qiang Huo*, *Fang Feng*, *Shen Xian Jian* (i.e., *Qian Nian Jian*, used for injuries involving all ten fingers).
- Foot guiding: *Chuan Niu Xi*, *Du Huo*, *Mu Gua*, *Yi Yi Ren*, *Huai Niu Xi*, *Cang Zhu*, *Jia Pi*, *Mu Xiang*.
- Foot Spine guiding: *Huai Niu Xi*, *Nan Teng*, *Zong Gen*, *Mu Gua*, *Yi Yi Ren*, *Luo Si Gu*, *Tou Gu Cao*.
- Tidal Fever guiding: *Chai Hu*, *Qiang Huo*, *Huang Qin*, *Chen Pi*, *Hou Po*, *Gan Cao*, *Ren Zhong Bai*.
- Edema guiding: *Sheng Di Huang*, *Fang Ji*, *Lou Lu*, *Fang Feng*, *Wu Yao*, *Gan Cao*.
- Shortness of Breath/Asthma guiding: *Chen Xiang*, *Zhi Shi*, *Chen Pi*, *Mu Xiang*, *Yu Jin*, *Wu Yao*.
- Abdominal Pain guiding: *Yan Hu Suo*, *Wu Zhu Yu*, *Shi Pu*, *Bai Shao*, *Mu Xiang*, *Qi Ai*.
- Constipation/Urinary Retention guiding: *Da Huang*, *Che Qian*, *Ze Xie*, *Mu Tong*, *Zhi Ke*, *Zhu Ling*.
- Blood Stasis Aggregation guiding: *Hong Hua*, *Tao Ren*, *Sheng Di Huang*, *Su Mu*, *Xue Jie*, *Dang Gui*.
- Qi Stagnation Aggregation guiding: *Chen Xiang*, *Xiao Hui Xiang*, *San Leng*, *E Zhu*, *Pu Huang*, *Ru Xiang*.
- Whole Body guiding: *Ru Xiang*, *Gu Sui Bu*, *Mu Xiang*, *Mo Yao*, *Wu Zhu Yu*, *Ji Nu* (Liu Ji Nu).
- Wind Dispelling guiding: *Jing Jie*, *Bai Zhi*, *Xi Jiao* (Rhinoceros Horn), *Bo He*, *Ge Gen*, *Cao Wu*.
- Anti-emetic guiding: *Pao Jiang*, *Sha Ren*, *Huo Xiang*, *Bai Fu Ling*, *Suan Che Cao* (fresh juice extracted).
- Expelling Flatus guiding: *Jin Feng Hua Ye*, *Fo Zhi Jia Hua*, *Cun Xiang*. These three are ground into a fine powder and taken with ginger juice.
- Bone Setting guiding: *Ran Tong*, *Hu Gu*, *Xiao Hui Xiang*, *Dang Gui*, *Tu Bie Chong*, *Hou Gu*, *Gou Qi*.
- For patients with deficiency constitution: Add *Fu Zi*, *Rou Gui*, *Yang Shen*, *Huang Qi*.
- For patients with robust constitution: Add *Huang Lian*, *Huang Qin*, *Zi Su*, *Bo He*.