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Regardless of whether the injury is caused by metal blades or other objects, if it results in broken bones and severed tendons with unceasing bleeding, it can be treated. Cinnabar (Zhusha) 1.2 qian, Musk (Shexiang) 0.12 qian, Borneol (Bingpian) 0.12 qian, Camptotheca fruit (Ercha) 2.4 qian, Frankincense (Ruxiang) 1.5 qian, Myrrh (Moyao) 1.5 qian, Dragon's Blood (Xuèjié) 1 liang, Safflower (Honghua) 1.5 qian. Grind all together into an extremely fine powder, store in a porcelain bottle, ensuring no gas escapes; whenever an injury occurs, first take 7 li of the powder, mix with distilled liquor (Shaojiu) for oral administration, then apply externally mixed with distilled liquor according to the size of the wound. If the injury from metal blades is severe, or if the throat is severed with unceasing bleeding, immediately sprinkle this dry powder on the wound to stop bleeding and relieve pain instantly. Other contusions should be treated similarly by mixing and applying externally; this also treats all kinds of unnamed swellings and toxins using the same method. In cases of battlefield injuries where life is nearly lost, there have been numerous miraculous recoveries from near death. It is even more effective if prepared at noon on the Dragon Boat Festival. Pregnant women should avoid this. The Prefect of Guilin transmitted this formula; various prefectures and counties prepare it according to the method. When individuals severely injured in brawls are brought for examination, treating them according to this formula has repeatedly shown remarkable efficacy. The injured are saved, and the perpetrators may avoid the death penalty; this is indeed a great virtue of virtuous officials showing compassion for life and reducing punishments.

This was transmitted by an unusual monk from beyond the Great Wall.
Elephant skin (sliced and baked dry), Flowered Dragon Bone (Hualonggu) each 5 qian, Old Calcined Stone (Chenduanshi), Cypress Fragrance (Baixiang, i.e., the black variety of pine resin), Pine Resin (Songxiang, melted together with Cypress Fragrance)... [Text contains gaps/corruptions indicating mixing].

For conditions following trauma where bathing exposes the body to dampness, resulting in deviation of the body, stiff tongue, coma resembling stroke (Zhongfeng), use Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome (Baizhu) 1 liang, decocted in wine and taken frequently. For those who cannot tolerate alcohol, decoction in water is acceptable.

To treat traumatic injuries and blood stasis attacking the heart, a critical condition nearing death, administering the medicine will restore consciousness immediately. Ground Beetle (Tubiechuan, remove head and feet), Raw Pinellia Tuber (Sheng Banxia, one piece stir-fried until dry)... [Text contains gaps/corruptions].
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This formula is the sacred medicine for traumatic injuries, truly possessing the miracle of restoring life from death. Aurantium Fructus (Zhiqiao), Corydalis Rhizome (Yuanhu), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Turmeric Rhizome (Jianghuang), Dipsacus Root (Xuduan), Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi), Gentian Stem (Qinjiao), Mulberry Bark (Sangpi), Green Citrus Peel (Qingpi), Five-leaf Acanthopanax Bark (Wujia Pi), Star Anise (Dahui), Solanum lyratum root (Xungufeng), Eucommia Bark (Duzhong), Red Peony Root (Chishao), Achyranthes Bidentata Root (Chuanniuxi), Frankincense (Ruxiang, de-oiled), Myrrh (Moyao, de-oiled)... [Text cuts off], ... Pu [likely Puhuang/Pollen Typhae], Jiegu [likely Jiegucao/Herba Siegesbeckiae]... [Text contains gaps/corruptions].
Grind into fine powder.
One pill... [Text contains gaps/corruptions].

For traumatic injuries, take as much Qing Song Si (Pine moss/roots) as needed, mash with aged wine lees, and apply to the affected area.
Another prescription: Mash Elm bark (Yushupi), mix with vinegar, and apply to the affected area.