Library

Zhenzhu (Pearl) and Xiangpi (Elephant Skin, likely referring to a specific animal hide or resinous substance used in traditional contexts, though often substituted or interpreted differently in modern pharmacopoeia; here kept as literal translation for historical accuracy) each 8 fen, Rushun (likely a typo for Rushi/Ruxiang context or specific local herb, but given "Ruxiang" follows, this might be a variant or error in source text, assuming it refers to a resinous ingredient similar to Frankincense or Myrrh base, but strictly translating as Rushun), Ruxiang (Boswelliae Resin, removed oil), Moyao (Myrrhae Resin, removed oil) each 1 qian, Shexiang (Moschus) 3 fen, Lizhihe (Litchi Seed) 10 pieces.

Tianmazǐ (Gastrodiae Rhizoma, specifically the seed/bulbil of Gastrodia elata) shelled and pounded into a paste for application; the arrowhead will immediately detach.
Another method: Bimazi (Ricini Semen) pounded and applied; the arrowhead exits immediately.

Select aged, pickled pork that is bright red and fresh-looking. Take the fatty and lean parts, chop them finely and pound into a thick paste. Mix in fine powder made from elephant tusk and human shed nails. Apply this thick paste evenly around the wound. Within the time it takes to eat one meal, the arrowhead will spontaneously eject. Source: *Xiyuan Lu Xiangzhu* (Detailed Annotations on Washing the Wronged Record).

Grind Eguanshi (Calcareous Concretion) into a fine powder and sprinkle it around the wound; the arrowhead will naturally exit.

Pound Lougū (Gryllotalpa Orientalis, mole cricket) into a mud-like paste and apply it. After three to five applications, the object will exit.

Drink one cup of Mayou (Sesami Oil). Apply Xionghuang (Realgar) externally; the toxicity will dissipate naturally.
Another prescription: Sharpen Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu) to a point and insert it into the wound. Drink one cup of Jinzhi (Fermented Human Urine/Feces Juice). Apply it externally to the sore as well. If Jinzhi is unavailable, substitute with Fenzhi (Feces Juice).

Use beef dung pellets transformed by dung beetles in the mountains, selecting those that are hard, round, and bullet-shaped. Grind them into a fine powder, mix with Sesame Oil, and apply. Overnight, even embedded needle-like objects will retreat. This is also effective for arrowheads embedded in flesh.
Another method: Pound Shugan (Mouse Liver) and Shunao (Mouse Brain) into a paste for application.
Another method: Pound Shuang Xingren (Two types of Apricot Seeds, typically Bitter and Sweet) and mix with Zhuzhi (Porcine Fat) for topical application; the object will exit.

Heat an old saw until red hot, immerse it in wine, and drink the wine while hot.
Another method: Collect Tougou (Scalp Scum/Dandruff) from the patient and apply it; the object will dissolve.
Another method: For wood splinters stuck in the throat, use water ground from an iron axe blade to irrigate/gulp down.

Pound Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) and apply; the object exits. Remarkable efficacy.

Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Fresh), Jupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), and Yánshí (Sal) in equal parts. Grind into a paste and apply; the object exits spontaneously.

Qianglangchong (Scarabaeus sacer, dung beetle) pounded and applied to the affected area; the object exits spontaneously.
Another prescription: Lujiao (Cervi Cornu), burned until carbonized but retaining its properties (Chun Cuxing), ground into powder, mixed with water, and applied.
Another method: Yangshi (Ovis Aries Excrement) burned to ash, mixed with Zhuyou (Porcine Fat) for application. Alternatively, chew Niuxicǎo (Achyranthis Bidentatae Herba) and apply; also excellent.
Another method: Frequently apply Tongyou (Verniciae Oleum); swelling subsides, and the next day the object can be easily extracted.
Another method: Apply thick layer of Shatang (Saccharum); the object exits.
Another method: Tougou (Mole Cricket) pounded and applied.
Another method: Chew Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix) and apply.

Apply Hanshi Xingtang (Yi Tang prepared before Qingming Festival) into the eye. Wait until itching occurs, then extract with tweezers.