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Wuzi Wan (Five-Seed Pill): Treats conditions such as dry constipation of the large intestine in the elderly.
Hemp Seed (Cannabis Fructus, Huomaren), Perilla Fruit (Perillae Fructus, Zisuzi), Pine Nut Meat (Pine Seed Kernel, Songziren), Apricot Kernel (Armeniacae Semen Amarum, Xingren) (stir-fried, skin and tip removed), Sesame Seed (Sesami Semen, Zhima) (stir-fried).
Grind together into a paste, store in porcelain vessels. Take one pill the size of a bullet each time, dissolved in honey water.

For treatment of obstinate constipation:
Mirabilite (Natrii Sulfas, Pinxiao) (3 qian dissolved in water), Sesame Oil (Sesami Oleum, Xiangyou) (1 zhan), Soapberry Powder (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus, Saojiaomo) (5 fen).
Place these three ingredients inside a pig gallbladder. Insert one end of a bamboo tube into the gallbladder neck and tie it tightly with thread; insert the other end into the anus. Squeeze the gallbladder forcefully to inject its contents into the intestines.

For treatment of dry hard stools:
Use 1-2 egg whites, consumed raw for recovery.

Formula for treating difficult defecation in the elderly:
Prepared Rehmannia Root (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata, Shudi), Chinese Yam (Dioscoreae Rhizoma, Shanyao), Cornus Fruit (Corni Fructus, Shanzhuyu), Poria (Poria, Fuling), Moutan Cortex (Moutan Cortex, Danpi), Alisma Rhizome (Alismatis Rhizoma, Zexie) (each 1 qian), Human Milk (Renru) (half cup).
First decoct the first six herbs, strain off the dregs, then add human milk and honey, boil once more. Take warm on an empty stomach. Recovery usually occurs after 1-2 doses.

For treatment of urinary retention:
Single-clove garlic (1 clove), Gardenia Fruit (Gardeniae Fructus, Zhizi) (21 fruits), Salt (1 spoon).
Pound together and apply to the umbilicus. Patience is required for urination to resume. If it does not work, apply to the scrotum for immediate relief.

For treatment of heatstroke causing obstruction of both urination and defecation:
Pound 3 pond snails, add 3 fen of green salt, spread into a paste, and apply to 1 cun below the umbilicus for recovery.

For treatment of headache caused by wind-cold affecting the Taiyang channel and hemicephalic headache:
3 slices of fresh ginger. Wrap well in mulberry bark paper, moisten with water, and roast in ash fire until hot. While hot, apply one piece each to the Yintang point and bilateral Taiyang points, securing with a bandage.
For hemicephalic headache: More effective when caused by wind-cold.

Cinnamon Heart (Cinnamomi Ramulus, Rouguixin) (1 fen), Moschus (Shexiang) (2 li), Realgar or Arsenic Trioxide (Renyan - *Note: historically toxic, often refers to arsenical compounds*) (1 li), Northern Asarum (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, Beixixin), Magnolia Flower (Magnoliae Flos, Xinyi), Pepper (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium, Huajiao) (10 grains).
Grind into powder, mix with date flesh to form pills the size of a pea. Place in the center of a plaster, apply accurately to the Taiyang point. Effective within one day. For young adults with excessive fire... (text cuts off)

Another formula:
Angelica Dahurica (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, Baizhi), Asarum (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, Xixin), Gypsum Fibrosum (Gypsum, Shigao), Frankincense (Olibanum, Ruxiang) (de-oiled), Myrrh (Myrrha, Moyao) (de-oiled).
Grind into fine powder in equal parts. Snuff into the nose. If pain is on the left, snuff into the right nostril; if on the right, snuff into the left.

Another formula: This treats severe cases in summer where there is extreme aversion to wind, desiring head wrapping with cotton.
Dry Goosegrass (Elephantopus Scaber, E'er Bushicao) in shade. Soak in high-proof liquor overnight, sun-dry during the day, soak again at night. Repeat this process seven times. If the pain is on the right side... (text cuts off)

Formula for Jianfeng (Arrow Wind): Commonly known as "Ghost Arrow Strike," treating pain in the head, neck, limbs, bones, and tendons, or hemiplegia. One dose according to this formula brings recovery; truly a celestial prescription.
Pangolin Scale (Manis Squama, Shan Jia) (1 qian, stir-fried and ground), Cynanchum Atratum (Cynanchi Atrati Radix, Baiwei), Lycopodium Herb (Lycopodii Herba, Zelan).
Decoct with "Fa Jiu" (fermented wine containing yeast/dregs) according to the dosage.

For treating all types of numbness and bi-syndrome, gout, and joint pain:
Decoct Tiger Bone (Pantheris Os, Hugujin) and Akebia Stem (Akebiae Caulis, Mutong). Drink frequently and in large amounts for recovery.

For treating gout and joint pain, pain in the four limbs:
Apply sulfur ground with vinegar to the affected area, or pound white onion bulbs, stir-fry until hot, and apply as a compress.

Another formula:
Safflower (Carthami Flos, Honghua), Angelica Dahurica (Baizhi), Saposhnikovia Root (Saposhnikoviae Radix, Fangfeng) (each 5 qian), Spirit Peony Root (Caulis Saposhnikoviae, Weilingxian) (3 qian).
Decoct in wine to induce sweating. Full recovery after three doses.

For treating podagra (Hong Kong foot) with swelling, pain, and spasms:
Achyranthes Root (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, Chuanniuxi), Spirit Peony Root (Weilingxian).
Grind into powder in equal parts, make honey pills. Take 50 pills each time on an empty stomach.

Formula for treating Bi-syndrome:
True Maoshan Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, Cangzhu) 5 jin. Wash clean of mud. Soak in rice washing water for three nights. Then soak in honey-wine for one night. Remove skin. Layer with black beans... (text cuts off)

Medicated wine formula for wind-cold-damp Bi-syndrome:
Chuan Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, Chuanqiang) (1 qian), Chuan Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus, Chuan Guizhi) (1 qian), Danggui Shen (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, Guishen) (1.5 qian), Qin Jiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix, Qinjiao) (1 qian), Jinmao Gouji (Polypodii Rhizoma, Gouji) (1.5 qian), Tiger Bone... Silkworm Sand (Bombyx Batryticatus, Can Sha) (2 qian), Prepared Aconite (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, Shu Fuzi).
Add Mulberry Twig (Mori Ramulus, Sangzhi) 3 qian, one large slice of fresh ginger, two jujubes. Soak in 2 jin of aged wine, decoct and take.

Method for early-stage dampness:
Young pine branches, young pine seedlings (quantity unrestricted).
Pound these two ingredients in a stone mortar, pour in aged wine, squeeze out thick juice. Heat and drink to intoxication. Pain stops upon waking. Drinking multiple times is better.

Seven-Processed Pinus Rosin Ointment: The premier divine formula for dampness.
Pinus Rosin (Pinii Resina, Songxiang) 3 jin. Processed first with ginger juice, second with scallion juice, third with Impatiens juice, fourth with liquor, fifth with... (text cuts off)

Dried Ginger (Zingiberis Rhizoma, Ganjiang), White Mustard Seed (Sinapis Semen, Baijiezi), Castor Seed (Ricini Semen, Bamazi) (each 4 liang), Human Hair Ash (Xuyao, Xuyue) (8 liang).
These eight ingredients are added to Tung Oil (Verniciae Oleum, Tongyou). Boil until herbs are burnt and hair dissolves, testing by dropping oil into water to see if it forms a bead. Filter dregs. Add 4 liang of Ox Hide Glue (Colla Corii Bovis, Niugao) to melt. Add the previously processed Pinus Rosin... (text cuts off)

Nine-Processed Pinus Rosin Ointment: Also called Nine-Juice Ointment.
High-quality flake Pinus Rosin (3 jin). Boil in clear water until melted, pull/stretch, discard water. Replace with fresh water, repeat pulling/stretching. Do this ten times... (text cuts off)

Separately, soak herbs in 3 jin of Tung Oil: Spring 5 days, Summer 3 days, Autumn 7 days, Winter 10 days. Boil until herbs are burnt, filter dregs, boil again. First add 4 liang of Guang Gelatin (Colla Corii Asini, Ejiao), wait for melting... (text cuts off)

Jian... Ointment: Specifically treats wind-cold dampness, bone and joint pain, gout, joint pain, flaccidity-bi, numbness, crane-knee wind, hemicephalic wind, frozen shoulder, etc... (text cuts off)

Short human hair (dried 2 liang, shaved from young adults), Rhubarb (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, Dahuang), Spirit Peony Root (Weilingxian), Male Rat Feces (Mus Musculus Excrementum, Xiongshufen), Raw Aconite (Aconiti Radix, Chuanwu), Raw Aconite (Aconiti Radix, Caowu), Mirabilite? (Liujinu)... Star Anise? (Xingshengban)... (text cuts off)
Cut the above eighteen ingredients finely.

Borneol (Borneolum Syntheticum, Zhangbing), Nardostachys Root (Nardostachyos Radix et Rhizoma, Gansong), Kaempferia Galanga (Kaempferiae Rhizoma, Shanna), Sichuan Pepper (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium, Huajiao), Swallowtail Fruit (Gleditsiae Fructus, Zhu Yazao), Pangolin Scale (Shanjia) (roasted and ground), Long Pepper (Longani Fructus, Biba), Myrrh (Moyao) (above each 3 qian, no need to de-oil).
Grind the above ten ingredients into extremely fine powder.

Fresh Tobacco Leaf Juice (combine with 6 liang Pinus Rosin, dry), Fresh Phytolacca Root Juice (combine with 6 liang Pinus Rosin), Fresh Datura Flower Juice (half jin)... Fresh Ginger Juice (half... combine with 2 liang Pinus Rosin)... (text cuts off)
Weigh precisely: 2 jin 4 liang of Hemp Seed Oil. First boil human hair in oil for half an incense stick's time. Then add the previous herbs, boil until dark yellow, not too burnt... Monk Si... Form beads... Pure medicine... (text cuts off)

Jibao Liaobi Gao (Treating Bi Syndrome):
Raw Aconite, Raw Aconite, Arisaema (Tian Nanxing), Pinellia (Banxia), Angelica Sinensis (Danggui), Safflower (Honghua), Notopterygium (Qianghuo), Angelica Pubescens (Duhuo), Rhubarb (Dahuang), Peach Kernel (Taoren) (each 4 qian), Pangolin Scale (1 liang)... (1 jin), Tuo Seng (2... (text cuts off)
After collecting and decocting, add Frankincense, Myrrh, Dragon's Blood, Pepper, Borneol, Asarum, Soapberry powder (each 2 qian). If adding Phytolacca root, Impatiens, Datura flower, fresh tobacco leaf, fresh garlic... (text cuts off)

Mo Yao Gao (Waist Rubbing Ointment): Treats lower back pain in elderly or deficient persons, and clear non-foul leukorrhea in women. Suitable for deficiency-cold.
Prepared Aconite (Shu Fuzi), Raw Aconite (Chuanwu), Arisaema (Nanxing) (each 2.5 qian), Sichuan Pepper (Chuanjiao), Realgar (Xionghuang), Borneol (Zhangnao), Clove (Dingxiang) (each 1.5 qian), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang) (1 qian), Moschus (Shexiang)... (text cuts off)
Grind into powder, make honey pills the size of bullets. Dissolve in fresh ginger juice to a porridge-like consistency. Dip palm, heat, and rub onto painful areas of the waist. Bind with warm cloth... (text cuts off)

Mo Feng Gao (Wind Rubbing Ointment): Treats pain in bones and tendons caused by wind-toxin invasion.
Castor Seed (clean meat, pounded 1 liang), Raw Aconite Head (raw, peeled 5 qian), Frankincense (pounded 1.5 qian).
Grind these with pork fat into an ointment. Heat and apply to the affected area, massage with palms. Effect is felt when heat resembles fire.

Formula for treating cold-dampness:
True White Mustard Seed (Baijiezi) pounded fine. Mix with aged fermented vinegar. Spread thickly on double-layered thick paper. Make a sandwich-paper plaster. Prick densely with needles. First lay a thin layer of new cotton... (text cuts off)