Fenugreek Radix (Tian Hua Fen, 天花粉) (1 liang), Eastern Wall Soil (Dong Bi Tu, 东壁土) (5 qian), Squama Manis (Chuan Shan Jia, 穿山甲) (3 qian), Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus (Chuan Bei Mu, 川贝母) (3 qian, heart removed) are ground into fine powder and mixed evenly. Sprinkle this powder onto prepared Taiyi Gao (Great Emperor Plaster) and apply to the lesion. The foreign body debris will be expelled, leading to recovery.

Prunus pseudocerasus seed (Ying Tao He, 樱桃核) ground with vinegar and applied topically reduces swelling.

This is frequently effective for treating intertrigo caused by prolonged sitting (Zuo Ban Chuang, 坐板疮).

Rhei Radix et Rhizoma (Da Huang, 大黄) and Phellodendri Cortex (Huang Bo, 黄柏) are ground into powder and mixed with lard. Apply evenly after pounding; recovery follows immediately.

This is a sacred remedy for lacquer dermatitis.

Scutellariae Barbatae Herba? No, Crab Roe (Xie Huang, 蟹黄) (dried) is ground together with Talcum (Hua Shi, 滑石) into powder. Mix with white honey for topical application. First, wash the affected area with decoction made from old cedar wood shavings.

Fresh Ginger (Sheng Jiang, 生姜) (any amount) is pounded and juiced. The juice is boiled in a copper spoon until concentrated. Apply to the affected area. Recovery occurs when a sensation of intense heat and spiciness is felt.

For treating burns and scalds. Apply immediately for instant recovery.

Radix Sanguisorbae Officinalis (Sheng Di Yu, 生地榆) (dried) is ground into powder and mixed with sesame oil for topical application. For broken skin, apply dry powder. For severe injuries, additionally drink one bowl of juice extracted from fresh radish. The effect is good, but full recovery takes time.

Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (Niu Xi, 牛膝) (1 liang), Phellodendri Cortex (Huang Bo, 黄柏) (5 qian), Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhi Mu, 知母) (5 qian) are decocted in water and wine. Ingestion is effective.

Bletillae Rhizoma (Bai Ji, 白芨) (8 qian) and Polyporus (Shui Shui Long, 水龙骨 - specifically those growing on manure boats) are ground into powder. Mix with water for topical application.

For treating widespread contusions and for bone setting.

Live crab (one large or three small crabs) is crushed in a stone mortar. Take orally with boiling yellow rice wine. Apply the residue to the injured site. If a "gu gu" sound is heard from within the bone, it indicates realignment.

This is a divine prescription for trauma and bone setting.

Eupolyphaga Steleophaga (Di Bie Chong, 地鳖虫) (more than ten pieces, raw and pounded) is juiced. Take with boiling yellow rice wine; effective.

This is the first formula for treating open wounds caused by metal weapons (Jin Shang, 金枪).

Calcinatum Cupri Acetatis (Chen Duan Shi, 陈锻石) (8 liang) and Rhei Radix et Rhizoma (Da Huang, 4 liang, sliced) are stir-fried together until the cupri acetatis turns peach-blossom color. Remove the rhubarb, grind finely, and store. Apply to wounds upon injury to stop bleeding immediately.

For treating bamboo or wood splinters embedded in flesh.

Ricini Semen (Bi Ma Zi, 蓖麻子) is pounded and applied. Pain cessation indicates the splinter can be removed. Wash the area immediately after removal.

Dalbergiae Odoriferae Lignum (Zi Jiang Xiang, 紫降香) (scraped off with a porcelain tile sickle, ground fine on a stone mill, avoid iron tools) stops bleeding upon application and leaves no scar.

Another formula: Arisaema Cum Bile (Tian Nan Xing, 天南星) and Draconis Os (Xue Jie, 血竭) in equal parts are ground into fine powder. Application stops bleeding.

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