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I composed the *Li Yue Pian Wen* (Parallel Prose on External Therapies). Having clarified the consistent principles of internal and external treatments as stated in the classics, I further detailed the methods of medication for external therapies used by former sages, thereby opening up this category of external treatment.

Literati who are fond of medicine can understand the principles and find models to follow after reading my work, and none will be unable to prescribe formulas for themselves. Formulas originate from established rules; even those ancient formulas cited that may not be entirely effective still adhere to these rules. What is there to say about my own formulas? I have merely recorded and preserved those used in our clinic. In ancient times, there was a "Hundred Herbs Paste" (Baicao Gao), made by indiscriminately collecting fresh herbs from mountains, regardless of whether they were fragrant or toxic, and boiling them into a paste capable of treating myriad diseases. This reveals that making pastes has its own distinct methods and need not be constrained by decoction recipes. Pastes can treat all diseases, much like the main general of a large camp, stationed in the central army, commanding ten thousand troops. Even against a formidable enemy, their aura is sufficient to encompass everything; no matter how varied the changes, they ultimately cannot escape the scope of control. Sprinkling powder (San Yao) acts as the strategist, while applying paste directly (Fu Yao) acts as the guards. Methods such as eye-dropping, ear-plugging, inducing sneezing, binding, sitting, and compressing knees or tying feet are akin to dividing forces for battle; the methods of decoction-wiping (Jian Mo) and stir-frying-ironing (Chao Yun) are like using surprise troops to achieve victory. (These two methods are the most exquisite; the integration of internal and external therapies lies here, and the efficacy of this paste also depends on this. If the symptoms do not match, changing the medication ensures efficacy.) However, within this system, one must possess the ability to command generals (i.e., the skill of studying texts and examining symptoms).

Among various pastes, Qingyang Paste (Qingyang Gao, substituting for Baidu San [Poison-Vanquishing Powder] and Tongsheng San [Universal-Supremacy Powder]), Sanyin Paste (Sanyin Gao, substituting for Wuji San [Five Accumulations Powder] and Sanbi Tang [Three Obstructions Decoction]), Jinxian Paste (Jinxian Gao, substituting for Yueju Wan [Wandering-Joy Pill] and Wenbai Wan [Warm-White Pill]), and Xingshui Paste (Xingshui Gao, substituting for Wuling San [Five-Ling Powder] and Bazheng San [Eight-Righteous Powder)]—these four pastes treat numerous conditions and are the most effective. Combined with Yuntai Paste (Yuntai Gao, for general external conditions), they form the "Five Major Pastes," which are the principal pastes of the clinic. Additionally, Yangxin Paste (Yangxin Gao), Qingfei Paste (Qingfei Gao), Jianpi Paste (Jianpi Gao), Ziyin Paste (Ziyin Gao), Fuyang Paste (Fuyang Gao), Tongjing Paste (Tongjing Gao), and Weichan Paste (Weichan Gao) assist in treatment. Human illnesses fall within these categories. By adding specialized medications, one can adapt to changes. Although this is not the secret transmission of former sages, using it to benefit people is less flawed than pills and powders. I established this clinic jointly with relatives and clansmen, and many have imitated and followed suit.

(This paste treats wind-heat in the Upper Jiao and heat in both interior and exterior; it is suitable for all three Yang syndromes. It also treats dampness located in the upper part requiring dispersion. For damp-warmth syndromes, Jinxian Paste should be used; for yin-deficiency with fire, Ziyin Paste should be used; for external conditions requiring drawing out toxins and promoting pus discharge, Yuntai Paste should be used. ○This paste is miraculous for headaches and effective for wind-fire conditions.)

It governs all four seasons. The Fengmen acupoints (Fengmen, BL12), located on both sides below the second thoracic vertebra at the back of the neck, are where wind-cold often enters the brain causing nasal congestion; apply here or on the bridge of the nose, or roll a piece and insert into the nostril. For cough and internal heat, apply to Tianchu (Tiantu, CV22) below the throat, or Danzhong (Shanzhong, CV17) at the heart area, or additionally to Feishu (BL13) at the third vertebral joint on the back. All lung diseases are treated this way. ○Since the pathogen is in the Upper Jiao, use Shangqing Powder (Shangqing San) to sniff the nose and induce sneezing. Shangqing Powder consists of Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba, 3 qian), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, 1 qian), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, 1 qian), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, 1 qian), Xionghuang (Realgar, 1 qian), Pengsha (Borax, 1 qian), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, 1 qian), Yanxiao (Natrii Sulfas, 2 qian), and Zaojiao (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus, 8 qian), ground into powder. Bingpian (Borneolum Syntheticum) and Shexiang (Moschus) are added according to symptoms. It treats headache, nasal congestion, red eyes, toothache, and sore throat. It can be prepared in advance. ○The text also mentions formulas like Xiongzhi Nasal Insertion and Mahuang Lianqiao Eye Drops. Ancient decoction recipes and medical books are categorized; for example, for colds, select cold formulas for decoction and wiping. These are not listed here in detail. All conditions should be deduced following this pattern.

Wind-Warmth (Fengwen): Wind-stroke complicated with warm pathogens in spring and summer. Warm Syndromes (Wen Zheng): See Wu Jutong's *Wen Bing Tiao Bian*. Headache, fever, no aversion to cold, but thirst: (Thirst indicates heat reaching from inside to outside. ○Apply to Taiyang acupoints on the temples, or sprinkle paste with Bohe, Huanglian, and Yanxiao. For irritability and thirst, additionally apply to chest and back, or decoct Maidong, Lianqiao, Huangqin, Gegen, Zhuye, Yinhua, and Gancao for wiping before application. Ancient formulas such as Huanglian Jiedu Tang, Xijiao Dihuang Tang, Baihu Tang, Zhuye Shigao Tang, Xiexin Tang, Liangge San, Xianxiong Chengqi Tang, etc., can be used酌情ly. ○For heat conditions, decoction-wiping is most appropriate, as the ancients said, "Decoctions sweep away pathogenic heat." Former practitioners treated heat-induced irritability and thirst by crushing fresh Gegen juice and wiping the chest; this is essentially a raw application of Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang. Also, for heat-malaria, crush three earthworms, mix with Shengjiang juice, Bohe juice, white honey, and Bingpian, and apply to the chest; this is an external modification of Wei Shi's Dilong Yin. All heat conditions respond well, often bringing recovery. There are many methods of applying herb dregs. Jie'an treated heat transmitting inward by stir-frying bran with salt and ironing the chest and abdomen to promote medicinal action, showing that skilled external therapists utilize such methods, which can be extended.) Heat Diseases (Re Bing): In early spring and summer, yang qi expands, warmth becomes heat; treatment is the same. Warm Epidemics (Wenyi): Warm diseases transmitted through heavenly qi (contagion). Warm Toxins (Wendu): Severe epidemics becoming toxic.

Wind-heat attacking upward. Swelling of the head, face, cheeks, and around the ears, alternating chills and fever, dry mouth and tongue, possibly accompanied by sore throat: (This refers to contagious warm epidemics and warm toxins. Some call late-onset winter-warmth affecting Yangming meridian "Big Head Plague" (Datou Wen) or "Head-Binding Fire Blister" (Baotou Huodan); affecting Shaoyang meridian causes swelling around ears called "Toad Plague" (Hamawen); swelling starting from jaw/cheeks is "Lu Plague". Severe cases involve throat blockage, which is ominous. Swollen painful cheeks are Mumps (Zhasai); non-painful swelling is Parotitis (Fayi), both heat conditions. ○For Big Head Plague, first use Shangqing San with Bingpian to induce sneezing, especially for sore throats. The text also suggests Yanhusuo and Qingdai. Sprinkle Qingdai powder on paste and apply to swollen areas, or decoct Dahuang, Jianghuang, Puhuang, Muxiang, Binglang, Ming Xionghuang, Ya Zao, Jiangcan, Ma Qianzi, Chuanxiong, Baizhi, Yanxiao, Paojia, and Chantui in vinegar and honey for application. If it does not dissipate but forms pus, apply Yuntai Paste and Wulong Ding. If pus has drained, use Malantou juice to wash out heat, then reapply Yuntai Paste to promote pus discharge and add Wulong Ding. For severe exterior symptoms of Big Head Plague, use Jingfang Baidu San or Puji Xiaodu Yin decoction wiped on the chest. For severe interior symptoms, use Longhu Shuangjiang San or Fangfeng Tongsheng San plus Yuanshen and Niuzi, wiped on chest or back to clear internal heat. ○For mumps, apply Mumps Paste or decoct Weishi's formula for mumps, mouth ulcers, and throat closure (Bixue Dan, Puhuang, Qingdai, Yanxiao, Sheng Gancao) for wiping, then apply, plus Chixiaodou and Furongye in vinegar and honey, or apply Yuntai Paste with Wulong Ding. Formulas are available in the text.)

Also wind-heat attacking upward. Red Eyes (Chiyan - Liver meridian wind-heat), Toothache (Yateng - Kidney deficiency causes shaking without pain; pain is wind-fire/insects; long-term pain may become Bone-Trench Wind/Jaw Lock; post-heat illness fire-toxin remaining in Stomach causes Gingival Bleeding/Ya Xuan and Gum Rot/Ya Gang), Tinnitus/Deafness/Ear Pain (Ering Erlong Ertong - All Shaoyang meridian wind-heat; pain types include dry pain and purulent pain), Mouth Ulcers/Canker Sores (Koumi Kou Chuang - Lips/mouth belong to Spleen, tongue to Heart; wind-heat causes sores), Throat Closure (Hou Bi - i.e., obstruction), Wind-Throat (Hou Feng - Internal wrapping, External wrapping), Tonsillar Abscess (Hou E - Single tonsil, Double tonsils), and other conditions.

For red eyes and swelling/pain, use Shangqing San blown into nose to induce sneezing, apply paste to temples, or use Tongzhi Redu Modified Five-Yellow Ding (Huanglian, Huangqin, Huangbai, Dahuang raw; Huangdan fried, 1 liang each; Puhuo, Qianghuo, Fangfeng, Shengdi, Danggui, Chuanxiong, Chishao, Pixiao, Yanxiao 5 qian each; Xionghuang, Tonglv 3 qian each; Kufan 1 qian; dissolved in Niu Jiao water to make a solid cake). Apply one cake ground with vinegar and honey to eyelids, or boil one cake for washing. Can be prepared in advance. Alternatively, wash eyes with Ju Hua and child's urine, or hot tofu/egg. Or decoct Huaier, Liushen, Sangxing, Dongqing branches, Bai Ju Hua leaves, Gouqigen leaves (1 jin each), Longdancao, Xiakucao (2 liang each), add Puxiao (4 liang) and Baipan (12 liang), boil, store in porcelain bottle, dilute with warm water for washing. Treats old eyes. ○For toothache, use Shangqing San with Bingpian to induce sneezing, sprinkle paste on cheek. Text formulas: Stomach fire heavy - wipe with Dahuang, Baizhi, Sheng/Shu Shigao; Yin deficiency fire flare - wipe with Yuanshen, Xixin, Qing/Bai Pan salt; do not swallow. Wind pain - decoct Lu Fengfang, do not swallow. Insect pain - bite Tongqisha medicine on pain site, fry Xionghuang in sesame oil, do not swallow. ○Bone-Trench Wind: Apply Yuntai Paste, differentiate cold/heat, use Yuchi San or Bibie San with vinegar. ○Gum Rot: Sprinkle Zixue Dan on paste applied to chest, or wipe with Huanglian/Shigao decoction then paste, blow Renzhongbai mixed with Bingpian in human milk, apply Qingdai San to head. For severe gum rot, apply Dahuang, Dingxiang, Ludou to sole (Mao's method). ○Gingival Bleeding: Apply paste to cheek. Kidney heat - wipe with Hanliancao, decoct Digupi, do not swallow. Stomach heat - wipe with Dahuang, grind Wutonglei, sprinkle. ○Tinnitus/Deafness: Cut paste half-open, place on Ear Gate, apply Longhui Ding ground with vinegar around ear. Longhui Ding uses Chaihu, Longdancao, Huangqin, Qingpi, Dansheng, Lvhua, Huanglian, Qingdai, Dahuang, Mutong, Changpu, Zaojiao, Xixin (1 liang each), Quanxie (3), Chenxiaofen fried black (5 liang), ground, mixed with Green Fish Gallbladder juice, Shengjiang juice, Zhuli to make solid cake. Apply ground with vinegar. Treats ear pain and all Liver fire. If purulent and chronic, add Kufan, Xionghuang, Qingfen, Haipiaoxiao powder to dry pus. Ear diseases are better treated by external application than blowing/dripping. For deafness, wrap medicine in cloth as pillow for sleep, use large dose. ○Mouth Ulcers: Sprinkle Huangbai, Huangqin, Huanglian, Zhizi, Xixin, Ganjiang equal parts on paste applied to chest/navel, named Fuyan San (from Compendium). Or decoct Daochi San combined with Liangge San for chest wiping to clear internal heat, then paste, and apply Ercha ground with Jinmo to lesion, or powder of WuBeizi, Baicaoshuang, Huashi, Bailuoshi shell, and Honey-fried Huangbai. If cooling medicines fail, use Huanglian and Paogjiang powder. If initial treatment fails, it heals; if ulceration is severe, use Dilong, Wuyu, raw flour in vinegar on soles (Weishi's method). Mao/Lu claim divine effect. For deficient fire ascending, use Caowu, Nanxing, or Fuzi sprinkled on paste applied to sole. Qingdai San for mouth/tongue/tooth/throat uses Huanglian (3 qian), Honey-fried Huangbai, Puhuang (2 qian each), Qingdai, Mangxiao, Yuanmingfen, Hanshuishi, Ercha, Xionghuang, Pengsha, WuBeizi (1 qian each), Piaozhusha, Kufan, Tonglv, Lvfan, Bohe, Sheng Gancao (0.5 fen each), Niuhuang, Bingpian (0.3 fen each), Shexiang (0.1 fen). Mix, use Mint soup with Shengjiang juice and white honey to apply to neck, add Renzhongbai and human milk (>5 qian) to name Renzhongbai San. Same treatment. For deficient fire, use Yuanshen Siwu; for yin-cold, use Fuzi Lizhong. These pastes/medicines are contraindicated. ○Wind-Fire Throat Closure: First decoct Bohe, Jingjie, Fangfeng, Niuzi, Jiegeng, Gancao for chest/neck wiping. Then grind Bai Jiangcan (2), Leiqiu White-necked Earthworm (1), Quanxie (1), Shed Snake Skin (1, roasted) into fine powder (3 fen), mix with Shangqing San (7 fen) and Bingpian (1 fen), sniff to induce sneezing, sprinkle small amount on paste at center of throat or sides of neck. For severe cases, boil Zaojiao in vinegar to thick paste, apply over outer paste. Grind Zijin Ding with Zaojiao vinegar, apply to Guanmu (eyes/nose), opens obstruction, breaks tonsils. Alternatively, rub garlic on neck and stuff nose, breaks tonsils. Ancient method: Garlic crushed with Qingfen applied to Jingqu acupoint (back of hand, pulse depression, Lung meridian), blister overnight, puncture with silver needle to drain toxic water, cures, also treats toothache. Or prick Shaoshang acupoint to bleed to vent toxin, treats throat beads/tumors. For severe throat bi/tonsillitis with inability to swallow, use Lu's Nasal Plug (Bohe, Xixin, Basuang, Bingpian equal parts cotton-wrapped), plug nose for one hour until head cools and throat opens; harmless afterwards, wash with Yinhua/Gancao water. Materia Medica notes Basuang with Shexiang for rapid throat obstruction, using heat to treat heat for circulation. Burning rolled paper to smoke nose is also good. For urgent wind-throat/rotten throat/single-double tonsils, use Xu's Yigong San: Banmao (wing/legs removed, fried with glutinous rice, remove rice, 4 qian), Yuanshen (0.8 fen), Zhenxu Ruxiang/Moyao (de-oiled, 0.6 fen each), Quanxie (0.6 fen), Bingpian (0.3 fen), Shexiang (0.2 fen). Mix, sprinkle 1 fen on paste applied to external throat lesion for 1-2 hours until white bubble rises, puncture to drain toxic water, cures. For non-painful rotten throat, Zhang's formulas in text are effective. Deficient/cold syndromes treated separately; these pastes/medicines contraindicated.)

Heat Excess Chest Binding (Re Shi Jie Xiong): Fullness/hardness below heart, irritability, thirst. Apply paste to chest/back, or decoct Xiao Chaihu Tang combined with Xiao Xianxiong Tang. Also for water/phlegm binding. Severe cases: sprinkle Dahuang, Mangxiao, Gansui, Zhishi powder on paste, apply. Also decoct one portion with white honey and egg white for chest/abdomen application, keep moist, binding resolves downward.

Heat Toxin Spots (Re Du Fa Ban): Large red spots on skin are Ban (macules); small red spots under skin are Zhen (papules); Zhen is mild, Ban is severe. ○First decoct Zicao Rong for chest wiping, sprinkle small amount on paste applied to chest, back, navel. Zicao Rong is key for venting spots. Or decoct Xiaoban Yin, Juban Tang, Liangxue Dihuang Tang, Xijiao Daqing Tang, etc., wipe then paste. Or just Xijiao, Daqing, Shengdi. Refer to text for Shengma water and pig bile washing.

Heat Symptoms: Epistaxis, Hematemesis, Blood Stasis, Melena, Hematuria. Epistaxis belongs to Lung fire; paste chest/back, no hemostatics initially. Severe: decoct Xijiao Dihuang Tang, Huanglian, Danpi, Ce Baiye, wipe then paste, add Chuanxiong, Xiangfu. Or use Bohe, Ce Baiye, He Ye, Qian Cao Gen. For chronic epistaxis, soak Huangqin in water, grind Baiji, apply to Shangen. Use Hongbao Gao with vinegar on back of head/neck to cut blood flow. If uncontrolled, soak Shengdi in aged ink, stuff nose, add Longgu, hair ash. Stomach heat: add Qingwei Gao to Zhongwan. Or decoct Maidong, Zhimu, Mudanpi, Niu Dihuang, Lian Baishao, Shigao, Danggui, Niuxi, Zexie, wipe then paste. Kidney heat: add Ziyin Gao to Dantian. Or decoct Yuanshen, Zhimu, Huangbai, Guiban with Siwu Tang, wipe then paste. Critical: wet paper with well water/vinegar on fontanelle, soak hair in water, tie middle finger with three hairs of patient and black thread (left male, right female), apply garlic to soles. Text has formula. ○Hematemesis belongs to Stomach fire; paste chest/back. Or use Xijiao Dihuang Tang wipe then paste. Or refer to Qingwei Gao/Maidong. Kidney heat: use Ziyin Gao as above. ○Blood Stasis divided into three parts: Lower abdomen stasis causes hardness/pain. Decoct Zisu Tang or Susu, Danggui, Dahuang, Chishao, Taoren, Lingzhi, Honghua, wipe then paste. ○Melena: paste navel/anus. Or decoct Chuanxiong, Danggui, Huanglian, Huaihua, wash anus, paste. ○Hematuria: paste lower abdomen. Or decoct Puhuang, Hanliancao, Cheqianzi, wash lower abdomen, paste.

Heat Strangury (Re Lin): First decoct Mutong for chest/navel wiping, sprinkle Xiaoshi powder on paste at navel, refer to Xingshui Gao. ○Ancient formulas Bazheng San, Shanzhi, Huashi can be decocted/wiped. For bloody strangury pain, decoct Xiaoji, Yimucao, Duniu Xi, Cheqianzi, Fazhui, wipe then paste.

Heat Toxin Descending: Anus swelling/pain treated as hemorrhoids. Decoct Shandougen or Machixian, wash then paste. Or use Kangong Ding. For severe prolapse due to extreme heat, sprinkle Huangqin, Fangfeng, Chantui powder on paste, sit on snail. Text has formula.

Heat Constipation (Re Mi): First decoct Dahuang, Mangxiao, Zaojiao for navel/abdomen wiping, sprinkle Xiaoshi powder on paste at navel, refer to Tong Dabian Fang.

Foot Wind (Jiao Feng): Red/swollen/hot/painful, prefers wind. Apply paste to site. Or use Xu's Cangzhu, Huangbai, Fangji, Haitongpi in vinegar.

○All Organ Fire Conditions: Paste chest/back/navel/lower abdomen, add meds accordingly. ○Medicines for clearing fire: Heart - Maidong, Huanglian, Shengdi, Mutong; Small Intestine - Lianqiao, Zhizi, Zhuye, Mutong; Liver - Chaihu, Baishao; Gallbladder - Lianqiao, Dancao; Spleen - Shengdi, Baishao, Gancao; Stomach - Gegen, Shigao; Lung - Huangqin, Sangpi; Large Intestine - Huangqin, Dahuang; Kidney - Huangbai, Zhimu, Digupi; Bladder - Huangbai, Huashi; Triple Burner Upper - Lianqiao, Huangqin, Zhizi; Middle - Zhizi, Huanglian, Shaoyao; Lower - Digupi, Huangbai, Dahuang; Pericardium - Maidong, Danpi. Five zang郁fire cleared by Qingdai. Triple Burner/Intestine excess heat cleared by Mangxiao. Epidemic toxin/organ heat cleared by Qinlian Zhibo Dahuang Sheng Gancao, or Chidou Ludou Heidou. Five-center heat cleared by Qianghuo, Chaihu, Shengma, Gange. Accumulated heat cleared by Zixue Dan (sprinkle/apply/decoct). Ancient fire-clearing formulas can be selected similarly.

○Adult Stroke Heat Syndrome: Stroke with body heat, irritability, constipation. Paste chest/back/navel. If heat blocks orifices causing aphasia or internal heat, wipe chest with Niuhuang Qingxin Wan, then paste. Or decoct Lianqiao, Bohe, Huanglian, Huangqin, Yujin, Zhizi, Renzhonghuang, Xijiao, Lingjiao, add Zhusha/Niuhuang, wipe. Treats warm epidemic invading pericardium causing coma. ○Stroke symptoms are many; this is one example.

Pediatric Convulsion Phlegm-Heat: Decoct Bohe, Fangfeng, Maidong, Dansheng, Huanglian, Guishen, Lingjiao for chest/back wiping, then paste. Jaw lock: Duniu Xi in vinegar on neck. Text has back-chest-foot methods. ○All pediatric convulsions: Dansheng, Gancao, Tianma, Chuanlian, Zhusha, Quanxie, Jiangcan (1 qian each), Niuhuang (0.3 fen), Bingpian (0.5 fen), ground, mix with water/mint soup, wipe chest/back. ○Pediatric phlegm confusion/unconscious/salivating/spasms: Dansheng Wan uses Chen Dansheng (1.5 liang), Xijiao/Lingjiao (1 liang each), Sheng Longchi (7 qian), Baijiezi (5 qian), Chensha (1 qian), pill with Chenmi Tang, gold foil coat. Prepare for emergency. One pill wipes chest/back and applies to navel.

Pediatric Internal Heat: Sprinkle Zhusha/Huanglian on paste at chest/back. Five-center heat indicates food stagnation; refer to Jinxian Gao.

○Women Heat Entering Blood Chamber: Paste chest and Qimen acupoint (1.5 cun lateral to nipple, 1.5 cun down, Liver point). Or decoct Chaihu Puyu Tang (Chaihu 2 qian, Huangqin, Banxia, Shengdi, Danggui, Chishao 1 qian each, Gancao 0.5 fen), wipe, add Taoren/Lingzhi 0.5 fen. Treats blood stasis.

Women Blood Binding Chest: Chest fullness, yellow complexion, spitting saliva but not swallowing, or unbearable pain. Sprinkle Dahuang powder on paste at pain site. Or decoct Tao Ren Cheng Qi Tang, wipe then paste. Use Weishi's Haige San (Haige Fen 1 liang, Liuyi San 2 liang, Mangshao 0.5 qian, egg white) over paste. Small intestine benefits, Danzhong blood scatters, pain stops. For pain radiating to back with spasms, Weishi's Yuanhu San (Puhuang, Yuanhu, Jianghuang, Guishao, Guimuxiang, Ruxiang, Moyao) in Shengjiang juice. Blood moves with heat; refer to Tao Ren Cheng Qi.

Women Heat Binding Blood Closure: Decoct Shengdi, Danggui, Chishao, Taoren, Lingzhi, Dahuang, Danpi, Qiancao, Mutong, wash lower abdomen, paste. Or Siwu Tang combined with Liangge San for chest/navel wiping. For retrograde flow, decoct Yujin with Leizhi juice/Niuxi for chest wiping. ○Yujin treats retrograde menstruation.

○External Sores/Poisons with red/swollen/hot/pain: All treated. If toxin attacks heart causing vomiting/anorexia, paste chest/back to protect heart. Many lesions: mix medicine with sesame oil and wash. Medicine is difficult, mainly in diagnosis. Paste uses general treatment for cleverness. Adding meds cannot be confused. Experts excel here; amateurs fail here. I open this door, but users must deliberate carefully, lest they be laughed at for gilding the lily. Urgently advised. All pastes are like this.

Bohe (5 liang), Jingsui (4 liang), Qianghuo, Fangfeng, Lianqiao, Niubangzi, Tianhuafen, Yuanshen, Huangqin, Hei Shanzhi, Huang Puxiao (3 liang each), Shengdi, Tiandong, Maidong, Zhimu, Sangbaipi, Digupi, Huangbai, Chuan Yujin, Gansui (2 liang each), Danshen, Kushen, Da Beimu, Huanglian, Chuanxiong, Baizhi, Tianma, Duhuo, Qianhu, Chaihu, Danpi, Chishao, Danggui, Qinjiao, Zisu, Xiangfuzi, Manjingzi, Gange, Shengma, Ben, Xixin, Jiegeng, Zhike, Juhong, Banxia, Dansheng, Daqing, Shandougen, Shancigu, Xingren, Taoren, Longdancao, Puhuang, Zicao, Ku Tingli, Ren...