治人体及腋下状如狐 气，世谓之胡臭方。
烧好矾石末，绢囊盛之，常以粉腋下，不过十度。（《外台》卷二十三）
治胡臭漏腋。有天生胡臭，有为人所染臭者，天生者难治，为人所染者易瘥，然须三年
敷白矾散勿止，并服五香丸，乃可得瘥，勿言一度敷药即瘥，止可敷药时，暂得一度瘥耳。
凡胡臭人，通忌食芸苔、五辛，治之终身不瘥，胡臭方。
辛夷 芎 细辛 杜蘅 本（各三分）
上五味， 咀，以苦酒渍之一宿，煎三日，取汁敷之，以瘥为度。（《外台》卷二十三）
治胡臭方。
牛脂和胡粉三合，煎令可丸，涂腋下，一宿即愈。（《外台》卷二十三）
治漏腋，腋下及足心手掌阴下股里，常如汗湿致臭，六物胡粉敷方。
干枸杞根（半两） 胡粉（一两） 干商陆根（一两） 滑石（一两） 干蔷薇根（半
两） 甘草（半
上药捣下筛，以苦酒和涂腋下，当微汗出，易衣复涂，着药不过三敷便愈，或更发复涂
之，不可多敷，伤人腋，余处亦涂之。（《外台》卷二十三）
治身体及腋下狐臭方。
正旦以小便洗腋下，即不臭，大神验。（《肘后方》卷六）
又方
青木香（二两） 附子（一两） 锻石（一两） 矾石（半两烧）
上四味，细末，着粉腋中，汁出即粉之。（《肘后方》卷六）
治胡臭方。
辛夷 细辛 芎 青木香
上四物分等，捣筛为散粉之。（《医心方》卷四）
又方
甘草 松树根及皮 大枣 甜瓜子
上四物，分等，末，服方寸匕，日三。二十日觉，五十日身体并香，百日衣服床帏皆香。
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Formulas for treating body and axillary odor resembling that of a fox, commonly known in the world as *Hu Chou* (Fox Odor).
Burn high-quality alum (*Fan Shi*) to powder, place it in a silk bag, and frequently apply it to the axillae. It will not take more than ten applications. (From *Waitai Miyao*, Vol. 23)
Treating *Hu Chou* with axillary leakage. There is congenital *Hu Chou* and there is acquired *Hu Chou* contracted from others. Congenital cases are difficult to treat, while acquired cases are easier to cure. However, one must continuously apply Bai Fan San (White Alum Powder) for three years without stopping, and simultaneously take Wu Xiang Wan (Five-Spice Pills), then recovery can be achieved. Do not say that applying medicine once leads to a cure; it only provides temporary relief during the application period.
Generally, individuals suffering from *Hu Chou* should strictly avoid consuming You Mai (Rapeseed/Brassica napus) and Wu Xin (Five Pungent Spices: garlic, chives, leeks, alliums, and asafoetida). If treatment fails lifelong, it is due to dietary indiscretion. This is a note on treating *Hu Chou*.
Xin Yi (Magnolia Flower), Xiong (Ligusticum wallichii / Chuanxiong), Xi Xin (Asarum), Du Heng (Peucedanum decursivum), Ben (Ligusticum sinense / Gaoben) (each 3 fen).
The above five herbs are cut into small pieces, soaked in bitter vinegar (Ku Jiu) overnight, decocted for three days, and the juice is extracted for topical application. Continue until cured. (From *Waitai Miyao*, Vol. 23)
Formula for treating *Hu Chou*.
Mix Niu Zhi (Bovine Fat) and Hu Fen (Lead Carbonate/Basic Lead Carbonate) in an amount of 3 he, heat until it can be formed into pills, apply to the axillae, and it will heal overnight. (From *Waitai Miyao*, Vol. 23)
Treating Axillary Leakage. The axillae, soles of the feet, palms, genital area, and inner thighs often remain moist like sweat, causing odor. Use the Liu Wu Hu Fen Fu Formula (Six-Ingredient Lead Powder Paste).
Gan Gou Qi Gen (Dried Root of Lycium chinense) (0.5 liang), Hu Fen (Lead Carbonate) (1 liang), Gan Shang Lu Gen (Dried Root of Phytolacca acinosa) (1 liang), Hua Shi (Talcum) (1 liang), Gan Qiang Wei Gen (Dried Root of Rosa multiflora) (0.5 liang), Gan Cao (Licorice Root) (0.5 liang).
The above herbs are crushed and sifted. Mix with vinegar to form a paste and apply to the axillae. Mild sweating should occur. Change clothes and reapply. Healing usually occurs within three applications. If it recurs, reapply. Do not over-apply to avoid damaging the axillary skin. It may also be applied to other areas. (From *Waitai Miyao*, Vol. 23)
Formula for treating body and axillary Fox Odor.
On the first day of the first lunar month (Zheng Dan), wash the axillae with urine. This prevents odor and is highly effective. (From *Zhouhou Beiji Fang*, Vol. 6)
Another formula
Qing Mu Xiang (Aucklandia root), Fu Zi (Prepared Aconite Lateral Root), Duan Shi (Calculated Lime), Fan Shi (Alum) (0.5 liang, calcined).
The above four ingredients are ground into fine powder and applied to the axillae. Apply powder whenever exudate appears. (From *Zhouhou Beiji Fang*, Vol. 6)
Formula for treating *Hu Chou*.
Xin Yi (Magnolia Flower), Xi Xin (Asarum), Xiong (Chuanxiong), Qing Mu Xiang (Aucklandia root).
The above four substances are used in equal proportions, crushed, sifted into a powder, and applied topically. (From *Yixin Fang*, Vol. 4)
Another formula
Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Song Shu Gen Ji Pi (Pine Tree Roots and Bark), Da Zao (Jujube), Tian Gua Zi (Bitter Melon Seed).
The above four substances are used in equal proportions, ground into powder. Take one cun bi (a measure roughly equivalent to a spoonful) per dose, three times daily. Improvement is felt after twenty days; the body becomes fragrant after fifty days; after one hundred days, clothes and bedding become fragrant.