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Fuqi Disease: The so-called Fuqi (latent qi disease) is named Kidney Cold Damage. It refers to sudden cold from an improper season lying latent in the Shaoyin (Lesser Yin) channel. The cold qi stagnates, internally obstructing the Yang qi. Initially, no disease occurs; after about ten days, it erupts. The pathogen ascends to the junction of the throat gate and meridians, where cold and heat contend, resulting in the disease. Symptoms include sore throat and a faint pulse, followed inevitably by diarrhea. One should use acrid-hot medicines to attack the root cause, aligning with Yin and Yang, so that Water ascends and Fire descends, and the sore throat heals itself. The principal formula is Ganjie Guiban Tang (Licorice and Scutellaria Cinnamon-Bupleurum Decoction).

Shaoyin Cold Damage leading to Yanbi (Throat Obstruction): Shaoyin Cold Damage does not transmit to the Taiyang (Greater Yang) channel. Cold stagnates externally, while Yang is obstructed internally, leading to Yanbi. This is roughly similar to Fuqi disease. It is suitable to use acrid-warm and bitter-sweet medicines to control the branch symptoms, allowing the throat to clear naturally.

Both of the above conditions resemble Houmi (Sore Throat/Obstruction). Misusing cold-cooling medicines commonly used in throat departments will inevitably lead to untreatable outcomes.

Yi Qi Disease (Epidemic Qi Disease): In years when the Si Tian (Heavenly Ruler) luck is excessively strong, villagers suffer from similar infections. At this time, seasonal pathogens accumulate in the Upper Jiao (Upper Burner) due to deficiency, causing alternating chills and fever, transforming into sore throat. Colloquially known as "Toad Plague" or "Cormorant Plague." This condition is extremely severe. One must use acrid-cool and bitter-sweet medicines that resolve both exterior and interior simultaneously. Strictly avoid Danfan (Alum) and other sour-cold substances that suppress Yang qi. Especially avoid Xiaoshi (Niter) and Dahuang (Rhubarb) for purgation, which would draw the pathogen inward. The principal formula is Puji Xiaodu Yin (Universal Benefit Detoxification Decoction). Xiuyun Shanshan said: For detoxifying this condition, Xionghuang Wan (Realgar Pill) is also excellent.

Houguan Shanghan (Throat Tube Cold Damage): This condition feels like itching and discomfort in the throat. One must absolutely not drink tea, alcohol, or soups. Urgently use 2 fen of Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba) and 1 fen of Shexiang (Moschus), grind into powder, and blow into the throat. Wait until the qi flows freely, expelling approximately one bowl of saliva, then drink half a teacup of aged yellow millet soup to heal. Those who do not understand may first consume tea or alcohol, making it untreatable.

Shanghan Fayi (Cold Damage Parotitis): Whenever Cold Damage sweating is incomplete, and body heat persists for many days without resolving, evil qi knots in the area one cun two to three fen behind the ear, or causes swelling and pain under both ears accompanied by thirst. This is named Fayi. This is residual heat turning into toxicity. It should be dissipated quickly; if delayed, pus forms, causing significant harm. Formula: Use 2 liang of Huaihua (Sophorae Flos), lightly stir-fried. Add 2 zhong of Huangjiu (Yellow Wine), boil for more than ten boils, strain, and take hot. If not yet suppurated, take two to three doses; if suppurated, take one to two doses. Contraindicated for those with weak stomachs. Alternatively, use 4 liang of Sheng Rendong Teng (Lonicerae Japonicae Caulis), 1 liang of Sheng Gancao Jie (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma with nodes), 2 bowls of water, boil until reduced by half, add 1 bowl of wine, boil for more than ten boils, and drink. Apply the dregs to the affected area. Another formula: Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Gange (Puerariae Radix), Huafen (Trichosanthis Radix), Chao Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) each 1 qian; Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 5 fen; Shengma ( Cimicifugae Rhizoma) 3 fen. Decoct in water, take at any time. Repeatedly verified effective.

Swelling of Both Cheeks: Mix Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) and Caowu (Aconiti Radix) in equal parts, grind into powder, add Bangfen (Concha Margaritiferae), and mix with Zhizhi (Porcine Fat) for topical application. Hold a white plum in the mouth, place near the cheek. After a long time, the swelling subsides, saliva is discharged, and the patient is immediately relieved.

Sa (Mumps/Glandular Swelling): Occurs behind the gums and ear庭 (auricle). The pathology belongs to the Liver, Kidney, and Yangming channels. Use Chi Xiaodou (Vigna umbellata seed) powder, mixed with egg white (Jizi Qing), plus蜗牛飞面 (Snail shell powder), ground evenly, and applied to the affected area. As effective as divine intervention. Effective for various swellings and pains below. If the swelling just begins and the top of the toxin feels itchy, moxibustion of six to seven moxa cones is recommended. Also moxibustion on Jiache (ST6) and Jianjing (GB21), three cones each. Very good.

Tuojia (Mandibular Dislocation): Intoxicate the patient heavily with wine. While sleeping, blow Zaojiao Mo (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus powder) into the nose. Once sneezing is thorough, the jaw will reduce spontaneously.

Bi Xie (Nasal Polyp): Grows inside the nostrils, gradually enlarging and drooping. Touching it causes unbearable pain. Use dissolution and cauterization methods; it falls off but grows back. Sometimes it falls off without treatment, but within ten days, it regrows severely, causing great suffering. Simply apply thick juice ground from Ouya (Lotus Root Sprout). It withers and falls off, never growing again. Such a trivial and useless object possesses such miraculous efficacy and merit; its principle is truly inconceivable.

Tianbaiyi (Tinnitus/Eardrum Noise): Head noise caused by Qi carrying Liver Fire is best treated with Jia Wei Xiao Yao San (Modified Free and Easy Wanderer Powder). If the sound in the head resembles insect burrowing, it is named Tianbaiyi. Use Chazi (Camellia Seed) powder blown into the nose for effectiveness. Furthermore, early Tianbaiyi must be accompanied by ulcers in the throat and rotting inside the nostrils. Unskilled practitioners often mistake it for condensed toxins. The toxin erupts as Hougan (Throat Chancre), spreading to the internal nose, leading to chronic non-healing. Urgently use one Baishuang Mei (White Frost Plum), calcined to retain its nature; 5 fen of Chuanshanjia (Manis Squama), baked; 1 qian of Kufan (Alumen); 5 fen of Xionghuang (Realgar). Grind all into fine powder and blow into the throat. Divine effect. This condition is dangerous, yet this formula is simple. Verification is immediate as drum-beating response. The wonder is beyond words.

Accidental Swallowing of Needles: Grind Cishi (Magnetitum) into powder. Melt Huangla (Beeswax) to form pills the size of beans. Mix and swallow. The needle and pill will pass out through the large intestine.

Another method: Take one eye of a Toad (Xama), swallow with water. The needle will pierce the eye and be excreted with diarrhea. Very effective.

Accidental Swallowing of Copper Coins, Gold/Silver Hairpins/Rings: Only use Yitang (Malt Sugar). Take in large amounts. Over time, it will pass naturally. Also, chew many Walnut meats (Hetao Rou) to aid digestion.