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This condition arises on both sides of the lower abdomen. Initially, it presents as a hard and swollen mass. When it has not yet turned red or painful, dispersing methods can still be applied.

First prescription: Lingbao Dan (Spirit Treasure Pill) 1 qian, raw Bai Fan (Alum Powder) 5 fen, ground together evenly, mixed with bile from a male pig for external application. Change once daily. If it becomes dry and causes pain, use rice vinegar and chicken feathers [to soothe]. (Note: Original text is truncated here, presumably describing further treatment).

This condition arises on the fingers of the hands and feet, or at the fingertips, or between the finger joints and webs. Upon onset, it may appear white with severe pain, or resemble millet grains, presenting as a yellow pustule. Its skin... (Note: Original text is truncated here).

Use the largest/best quality Sheng Gan Cao (Raw Licorice Root), grind it into an extremely fine powder, mix with Sesame Oil to form a thick paste, and apply to the affected area. Change once daily without interruption. Additionally, use Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle Flower) 3 liang, Yuan Shen (Scrophularia Root) 3 liang, Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis) 2 liang, and Sheng Gan Cao (Raw Licorice Root) 1 liang. Decoct in water and take orally. One dose per day, taken continuously for ten doses will ensure cure with no recurrence. The ingredients must be... (Note: Original text is truncated here).

This condition arises on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, calves, etc. There is a red thread along the edge of the Ding (carbuncle/furuncle), which spreads upwards along the wrist and thigh, becoming wider as it ascends. Urgently use Ai Rong (Moxa Floss) to form a tuft, the size of a Toona seed... (Note: Original text is truncated here). Dan treatment... (Note: Original text is truncated here).

This condition is difficult to resolve. Following the prescribed method ensures rapid cure and eradication of the root cause. Do not use San Dan (dispersing pills); simply apply San Miao Gao (Three Marvels Ointment) [prescription seen in Volume Upper] three times daily, and internally take Yuan... (Note: Original text is truncated here).

This condition arises around the Tai Yang acupoints (Shangguan/Greater Yang points on the temples). It suddenly presents as millet-grain-sized red spots. It feels itchy; scratching it with hands causes bleeding that flows like red silk threads and does not stop. Urgently use lean pork... (Note: Original text is truncated here). One... (Note: Original text is truncated here).

Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong), Huang [Qi] (Astragalus Root), Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven), Huai Hua (Sophora Flower), Di Yu (Sanguisorba Root) (each 1 liang), E Jiao Zhu (Gelatinized Donkey-Hide Gelatin beads), Xue Yu Tan (Charred Human Hair), Jing Jie Sui (Stemodia Seed, charred), Mu Zei Cao (Equisetum Hiemale)... (Note: Original text is truncated here).

Grind the above medicines into a fine powder, bind with refined honey to make pills, sized like Toona seeds. Take 50 pills each time, washed down with rice soup before meals.

Gan Shi (Dried Persimmon) 2 qian, burnt to ash and ground into a fine powder, taken with boiled water. In the past, a person suffered from this condition with hematochezia for several years. After taking this prescription, they were cured in one instance.

(This condition refers to bleeding after defecation where the blood color is purple-black.)

One large Long Yan Rou (Longan Aril) wraps Ku Shen Zi Ren (Bitter Melon Seed Kernel) 7 grains. Take on an empty stomach with boiled water. Once daily. Continuous intake for three to four days leads to cure. Another prescription follows.