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To treat various eruptions of carbuncles and sores (Yong Ju) caused by disharmony of Yin and Yang, and the coagulation of cold and heat pathogens. This preparation promotes Qi circulation, disperses wind, invigorates blood to relieve pain, dissipates stasis, reduces swelling, dispels cold, and softens hardness.
Take Wujingpi (Broussonetia papyrifera bark) 5 liang, Duhuo (Angelica pubescens root) 3 liang, Chishao (Red Peony Root) 2 liang (sliced and stir-fried until yellow), Baizhi (Angelica dahurica root), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), and Changpu (Acorus tatarinowii rhizome) each 3 liang. Grind all into an extremely fine powder.

For treating "Fa Bei" (back carbuncle) when it is about to suppurate or has already ulcerated, if the base spreads and cannot be contained, use this formula to bind and restrict the toxin. Take Danfan (Alum) and Bai Fan (White Alum) each 3 qian, Tonglv (Malachite), and Baiji (Bletilla striata rhizome) each 5 qian, Chao Beizi (Processed Galla Chinensis) 1 liang, Qingfen (Calomel), and Yujin (Curcuma longa rhizome) each 2 qian, and Shexiang (Musk) 3 fen. Grind all into an extremely fine powder. Use one bowl of vinegar, slowly boil in a copper spoon over low heat until reduced to one cup. When golden bubbles appear, allow to cool slightly, then mix with several qian of the medicinal powder. Apply with a brush to the base of the sore, cover with cotton paper, and apply binding layers multiple times to prevent the toxin from spreading widely.

To treat various toxic sores characterized by redness, swelling, and persistent erythema. Take Mugie Rou (Seed of Momordica charantia), Banxia (Pinellia ternata tuber) each 1 liang, Caowu (Aconitum carmichaelii lateral root), and Chen Xiaofen (Old wheat starch) 2 liang. Stir-fry the four ingredients together until scorched yellow, grind into a fine powder, sieve, and mix with water to form a paste. Apply from the outside inward, leaving the apex of the sore uncovered.

For early-stage carbuncles and Ding du (hard nodular sores), application leads to resolution. It can also be applied to Luoli (scrofula) to extract them from the root, and for genital sores in men and women, and infantile head sores. Take Mugie Rou (Seed of Momordica charantia) 5 pieces... [Text incomplete].

To treat various toxic eruptions on the face, presenting as red, hard, hot, and painful. Take Baiji (Bletilla striata rhizome), Ruxiang (Frankincense), Huafen (Trichosanthes kirilowii root), Xionghuang (Realgar), Wuyao (Lindera aggregata root), Chuanbai (Phellodendron amurense bark), and Shancigu (Fritillaria cirrhosa bulb) each 2 qian. Grind into a fine powder, add Shexiang (Musk) 3 fen, and mix with honey-water for topical application.

To treat granular sores on the chin and impetigo with yellow exudate. Take Zaorou (Date flesh) burned to ash but retaining its nature 5 qian, Huangbai (Phellodendron amurense bark) ground into powder 5 qian. Grind and sieve uniformly, and mix with Sesame Oil (Mayou).

To treat swelling, pain, and sores in the nasal cavity. Take Hulan (Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora rhizome) 2 qian, Shu Shigao (Calcined Gypsum Fibrosum) 1 qian, Chensha (Cinnabar), and Bingpian (Borneol) 2 li. Grind into an extremely fine powder. Dip a paper wick into the powder and apply to the affected area. For external nasal ulceration and pain, sprinkle this powder on the lesion.

To treat "Xuan Er" (perforated ear/eczema around the ear) and "Yue Shi" (cracked ear lobe). Take Qingfen (Calomel) stir-fried lightly between papers, Chuanshanjia (Pangolin Scales) prepared with wine, Shufen (Lead Oxide), and Huangdan (Minium) in equal parts. Grind into a fine powder; if dry, mix with Sesame Oil (Mayou) for rubbing.

To treat epistaxis or gum bleeding. Take Xiaoji Cao (Cirsium japonicum herb), Baicaoshuang (Soot from burning diverse herbs) stir-fried, Puhuang (Typha pollen), and Cu Zhu Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma processed with vinegar) in equal parts. Grind into a fine powder, frequently rub onto the teeth. After some time, rinse with warm tea. Continue application until healed.