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Li Tieguai Immortal's prescription for treating urinary obstruction: Use 5 qian of Plantaginis Seed (Cheqianzi) and 3 fen of Cinnamon Twig (Rougui). Decoct in water and take orally; it will be cured immediately.

Prescription for treating fecal impaction: Use 3 liang of Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), 3 liang of Scrophulariae Radix (Yuanshen), 1 qian of Hemp Seed (Huomazi), 2 qian of Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma), and one bowl of Bovis Lac (Niurou). Add two zhong of water, decoct... (Text incomplete).

As for hematochezia (blood in stool) and hematuria (blood in urine), although different, they are essentially bleeding from the lower orifices. Treat with 1 liang of Rehmanniae Radix (Shengdi) and 3 qian of Sanguisorbae Radix (Diyu). The meridians of the large and small intestines differ in the upper (head/neck) and lower (waist) regions, but Kidney Qi connects upward to the brain and downward to the Kidneys. Although the locations differ, the Qi is actually connected. Use 1 liang of Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi)... (Text incomplete).

For spermatorrhea and forgetfulness, use 1 liang of Codonopsis Radix (Dangshen), 5 qian of Lotus Stamen (Lianxu), 1.5 liang of Euryales Semen (Qianshi), 2 liang of Dioscoreae Rhizoma (Shanyao), 1.5 liang of Ophiopogonis Radix (Maidong), and 5 qian of Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi)... (Text incomplete).

Lu Zu said: For example, when a person develops strange diseases in the abdomen, abnormal symptoms on the body, or bizarre formations in the mouth, this is the case. One should treat them with miraculous medicines. Suddenly in the abdomen... (Text incomplete).

Hua Zhenren said: Marvelous! Unimaginable.

Lu Zu said: When a person grows a human-faced sore, people believe it is caused by karmic creditors. I disagree; it is possessed by evil spirits. I have a miraculous prescription: use Polyporus Umbellatus (Leiwuan)... (Text incomplete).

A sore growing on the tongue, protruding outside by more than one cun, forming a yellow crust, making eating difficult, is considered by people to be due to Heart Heat, which is close to the truth. However, it is not so... (Text incomplete). Tongue.

A red line growing in the nose, about one chi long, causing excruciating pain upon slight movement, is considered by people a strange disease and also due to evil spirits. Prescription: 1 fen of Borax (Pengsha) and 1 fen of Borneolum Syntheticum (Bingpian). Grind into powder, mix with Bovis Lac (Niurou), and gently apply to the middle of the red line. It feels like someone punching the patient, and it disappears instantly.

Hearing the sound of ants fighting in the ears is not due to evil spirits, but rather the exhaustion of Kidney Water, compounded by anger injuring the Liver. Use 3 liang of Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao), and 3 qian each of Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu) and Gardeniae Fructus (Zhizi)... (Text incomplete). Wang.

Itching in the ears, where stabbing the bottom with a knife produces sound and brings relief, is caused by the condensation of Fire in the Liver and Kidneys, which cannot be saved by herbal decoctions. I established a prescription: use Gleditsiae Sinensis Spina (Zaocys)... (Text incomplete). Afterward, use... (Text incomplete). Then take... (Text incomplete). And evil spirits possess.

For possessions by mountain demons, insects, snakes, or foxes, use raw Tung Oil (Shengtongyou) to smear the lower body or wrap it around the head with human pants, then the demon will laugh and leave. In dreams... (Text incomplete). And leave.

If a person's back suddenly splits open, releasing over a thousand lice, it is Wind in the Kidneys, blown by Yang Qi, causing rupture and the appearance of lice. Use 3 liang of Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi) and Corni Fruit (Shanzhuyu)... (Text incomplete).

Hongluan Shizhe said: These prescriptions are all exquisite. For lice growing in the spinal cleft, I also have a prescription: three seeds of Ricinus Communis (Bimamu), ground into a paste, made into pills with three Red Dates (Dazao)... (Text incomplete). Wind out.

When a person has a snake in the abdomen, it is formed from toxic vapors. It may result from contracting the irregular Qi of the four seasons or from corpse qi and disease qi. Prescription: 1 liang of Realgar (Xionghuang)... (Text incomplete). Eat it.

Zhang Xian said: If a snake is born in the abdomen, distinguish it on the body. The body must be dry as firewood, seemingly having scales, indicating Snake Toxicity, which is easy to identify. I have a prescription that is most effective... (Text incomplete). Transform... (Text incomplete). Xiong.

Hongluan Shizhe said: If a woman's abdomen is high and prominent, resembling pregnancy, with a haggard appearance, dark and thin face, and withered bones and hair, this is a Ghost Fetus. Use... (Text incomplete). Treat... (Text incomplete). Blood.

Cao Xian said: There was a person with back pain, splitting open to reveal a snake over one chi long, very agile in jumping. I treated it personally. The symptom must first be severe back pain... (Text incomplete). Severe pain... (Text incomplete). I arrived... (Text incomplete). Robust... (Text incomplete). Strange.

He Ju said: I saw a case of treating a person whose seven orifices were bleeding, which was also due to Kidney Deficiency Heat. Use Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia) plus 3 qian of Ophiopogonis Radix (Maidong), 1 qian of Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi), and Drynariae Rhizoma (Gusuibu)... (Text incomplete). Zhong Xian said: The disease of edema is Earth failing to control Water. Prescription: 3 qian of Pharbitidis Semen (Qianniu) and 3 qian of Kansui Radix (Gansui). Decoct in water and take one dose. Profuse diarrhea of more than one dou of water... (Text incomplete). Distension.

After taking these two ingredients, consuming even a pinch of salt will cause the disease to relapse severely, which is incurable. For edema, if pressing the foot leaves an indentation like mud, these two ingredients can be used. If pressing does not leave an indentation like mud, and the skin rebounds immediately after pressing, it is not water retention. It should be treated as Qi Deficiency and Kidney Deficiency. Do not use these two ingredients to kill [the pathogen].

Guolao said: This prescription is indeed miraculous, but using 3 qian each is too much. Reduce by 1 qian so it is not too harsh. The disease is removed without damaging the root. If the disease is not completely gone... (Text incomplete). Can.

Cao Daxian said: How appropriate your words are.

Han Daxian said: There are many methods for treating edema, but only these two ingredients are miraculous and divine. Although Qianniu is fierce, it becomes sluggish with Gansui; although Gansui is... (Text incomplete). Slow.

Ge Zhenren said: Previously discussing swelling, generally, swelling that rebounds upon pressing is edema, while flesh that indents like mud is Qi Deficiency. Clinicians should verify this themselves.