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Cao the Immortal selects and discusses: Regarding eye pain caused by diseases of the Liver Meridian, one should theoretically treat the Liver! However, in practice, it is not treated directly via the Liver. The prescription consists of: Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) 1 qian, Huajiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium) 7 grains, Mingfan (Alumen) 3 fen, Jingjie (Schizonepetae Herba) 5 fen, Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) 1 slice. Decoct with water until half a bowl remains. Wash the eyes while hot, seven times a day. It will heal the next day. This is the method for treating Fire Eye (acute conjunctivitis). If the eye condition is due to Deficient Fire, this method is not suitable. The prescription consists of: Renru (Human Milk) half a zhong, Shengdi (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata) 2 qian, Weirui Ren (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma Semen, shelled and 1 fen taken and ground), Mingfan (Alumen) [Note: Original text seems incomplete here].

Hongluan the Attendant says: I also have a prescription for treating eye pain. The prescription consists of: Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) and Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) 2 fen each, Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) 3 fen, Huajiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium) 3 grains, Mingfan (Alumen) 1 fen.

He the Immortal says: I choose the most excellent prescription: Renru (Human Milk) 1 he, Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) 3 fen, Dazao (Jujubae Fructus) 1 piece, Renshen (Ginseng Radix) 3 fen. Add half a zhong of water, decoct together until it boils twice.

Hua the True Man says: For example, when sores appear on the chest, above the breasts, on both sides of the hypochondrium, on both sides of the back, and on both hands. To uniformly treat sores in the Middle Jiao region, there is no formula that is not miraculous. [Note: Original text appears fragmented here, lacking specific herbs or formula name, only describing efficacy].

Liu the Immortal says: The True Man's selection for uniformly treating sores is very wonderful. I also choose a prescription: Sheng Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 1 liang, Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) 1 liang, Pugongying (Taraxaci Herba) 1 liang, Huang [Fragmented] Shen [Fragmented].

Liu the Immortal says: I also choose a prescription to uniformly treat all kinds of sores. The prescription consists of: Tianhuafen (Trichosanthis Radix) 3 qian, Sheng Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 1 liang, Jinyinhua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos) 1 liang, Pugongying (Taraxaci Herba) 5 [Fragmented].

Hua the True Man says: I agree, nothing more to say.

Lu Zu (Master Lü) selects and discusses: Nangyong (Scrotal Abscess) and Qimayiong (Straddle Abscess) are the most difficult to treat. These are often caused by young people failing to take care of themselves, either frequenting brothels or indulging in sexual pleasures, holding back semen (leading to stagnation of refined essence), which converges into one place, forming this toxin.

Method for He Xifeng (Crane Knee Wind): This disease arises from dampness invading the body due to standing/walking exertion and excessive sexual intercourse. The prescription consists of: Huang [Fragmented] 8 liang, Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex) 3 qian, Yiren (Coicis Semen) 4 [Fragmented]. One dose... Meat [Fragmented].

Duogu Ju (Multiple Bone Ulcer) grows in the middle of the thigh, characterized by the growth of an extra bone. It is generated by damp-heat. If treated correctly, it is easy to cure; otherwise, the changes can be terrifying. The prescription consists of: Sheng Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) [Note: Text continues with "Jia Chu" (squeeze out) and "Gu Fei Gu" (bone is not bone), likely describing the pathological process or extraction of foreign bodies/bone spicules].

Zu Ju (Foot Ulcer) is also caused by damp-heat. The prescription consists of: Jinyinhua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos) 1 liang, Pugongying (Taraxaci Herba) 1 liang, Sheng Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 3 qian, Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) 1 liang, Yiren (Coicis Semen) 2 liang. Water [Decoct...] Ye (particle indicating statement).