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Master Lianchi (referring to Yunqi Zhuhong, a Ming Dynasty high monk) proposed: If a person suddenly develops redness and swelling in both feet accompanied by fever, itching, and pain, who would guess that this is a symptom of "Hong Kong Foot" (a term historically referring to various foot conditions including tinea pedis with secondary infection or gout)? The *Shanghan Lun* (Treatise on Cold Pathogenic Diseases) originally included a category for "Hong Kong Foot." However, wind-dispelling herbs should be avoided.

Prescription: Fried Gardenia Seed (Chao Shanzhi) 1 qian, Coix Seed (Yiren) 1 liang, Alisma Rhizome (Zexie) 3 qian, and Chinese Quince Fruit (Mugua) 1 qian. Decoct in water and take orally. After one dose, urination becomes smooth; after two doses, the body heat resolves; after another two doses, the foot swelling subsides; and after two more doses, full recovery is achieved. Wind-dispelling medicines must absolutely not be used, as they will draw yin-dampness into the yang aspect, potentially turning it into an incurable condition, which is extremely serious. Dispersing-evil medicines must also absolutely not be used. Even if Hong Kong Foot occurs in winter, dispersing-evil medicines should not be used, let alone in spring, summer, or autumn.

One person ingested arsenic trioxide (Pishuang), suffering from excruciating pain nearly causing death. Arsenic trioxide is merely stone refined by fire; why is its toxicity so severe, yet people remain unaware? Rescue method: Use Ginseng Root (Renshen) 1 liang, decoct in water to rescue.

One person ingested Gelsemium (Duanchangcao/Gouwen), initially experiencing dull pain in the chest. Over time, qi mechanism became blocked, resulting in the inability to pass stool or urine. Gelsemium refers to *Gelsemium elegans*.

Another treatment for poisoning by Zhen wine (poisonous bird blood/wine) uses the following prescription: Honeysuckle Flower (Jinyinhua) 8 liang (decocted to obtain two bowls of juice), Alum (Bai Fan) 3 qian, Calcined Hypocoeruleum (Hanshuishi) 3 qian, Acorus Tatarinowii Rhizome (Changpu) 3 qian, and Trichosanthes Root (Tianhuafen) ... [Text fragmentary].

One person ate soft-shelled turtle and suffered from abdominal pain nearly causing death; some have died turning blue. The turtle itself is non-toxic, but it can undergo metamorphosis into other forms, such as snakes transforming into turtles. Snake-transformed turtles are the most toxic. Rescue method: ... [Text fragmentary]. Combining Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange) and Fu Ling (Poria) allows the turtle toxin to be easily eliminated. Zhi Shi moves stagnation, while Fu Ling promotes diuresis. Toxins from aquatic creatures are dissolved with water, making them easier to rescue.

One person accidentally ingested Menghan medicine (knockout drug) while traveling, spitting saliva, staring blankly without speaking, similar to poisoning from smoldering incense. Although cold water can alleviate symptoms, ... [Text fragmentary].

In Guangdong and Guangxi regions, many people put Gu poison (voodoo poison) into food. Those who eat it gradually develop yellow eyes, loss of appetite, and fatigue. If not resolved with medicine within a year, it leads to death. Rescue method: ... [Text fragmentary].

One person ate beef or dog meat and suddenly experienced heart pain, unable to vomit or defecate, with stagnation in the heart and stomach, where qi neither ascends nor descends. Prescription: ... [Text fragmentary].

One person attempted suicide by ingesting salt brine (magnesium chloride solution). Licorice Root (Gancao) must be used to detoxify it. Use 3 liang of Gancao, decoct in water for rescue. If ingested recently, add Fermented Soybean (Douchi) 1 liang ... [Text fragmentary].

Someone loved drinking distilled liquor (Sha Jiu) and died from excessive drunkenness. Distilled liquor is extremely hot in nature, unlike yellow wine, and is easy to drink down. Often, people cannot handle the intensity, leading to a sensation of fire burning their bodies. Prescription: ... [Text fragmentary].

One person laughed incessantly or laughed secretly when alone, behaving differently from usual. People thought it was evil possession, but who would guess it was due to excessive fire in the Pericardium? The Pericardium ... [Text fragmentary].

Liu Xian said: Excellent. What else can I say? But I still select one formula: Someone laughs and cries irregularly, and people think it is ghostly influence. Who would guess it is phlegm accumulation resembling ghostly influence? ... [Text fragmentary]. Goose feather (E Ling) ... [Text fragmentary].