Cortex Mori Radicis (Sangbaipi), Camelliae Sinensis Folium (Xicha), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Shengjiang), and Cortex Sophorae Flavae (Huaiqupi) are crushed together, stir-fried with refined sesame oil (Qingyou), and applied as a compress to the affected area.
Another prescription: If the kidneys are red and swollen, apply the sediment juice of Indigo Naturalis (Lándiàn jiǎo) to rub the area.
Another prescription: For wind-induced swelling, use salt heated by stir-frying to moxibustion/iron the area, or apply stir-fried Sophorae Flos et Folium (Huaihuaye) as a hot compress.

The quack of a male duck applied several times will cause it to subside.

Realgar (Xionghuang) is ground into powder, mixed evenly with refined sesame oil (Qingyou), and rubbed onto the affected area using a duck feather.

If there is concern that internal administration of cooling herbs may hinder the normal progression of smallpox (Zhengdou), apply Realgar (Xionghuang) and Sesame Oil (Mahu You) on a fine, paste-coated green cloth to the reddened areas; if widespread application is difficult, apply them to the Taiyang acupoints, Taiyin meridian regions, chest, and back.

Urgently use the previous chicken poultice for the umbilicus method, which is most miraculous. Or treat according to the aforementioned prescriptions, and there will surely be efficacy.

Symptoms include staring eyes and locked jaw. Do not use harsh wind-dispelling drugs. Urgently decoct Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (Fuzi) and Zingiberis Rhizoma (Ganjiang) thickly and administer orally, allowing the patient to sweat slightly for recovery.
If the limbs twitch and convulse, urgently consult the entries in the "Acute Convulsion" section for detailed examination.

Salix babylonica leaves (Yangliuye), Citrus reticulata leaves (Ganziye), aged Artemisia argyi leaves (Lao Aiye), and Ilex latifolia leaves (Lashuye) are decocted together in water; washing the whole body with this will relieve itching.
Another prescription: Fresh Carthami Flos (Xianhonghua), young Lithospermi Radix (Nen Zicao), and Lonicerae Japonicae Flos (Jinyinhua) are decocted in water; wash the whole body once.
Another prescription: Water willow branches, peach branches, and locust branches (three of each), along with Lemna minor (Zibeifuping), are boiled in water; wash the whole body once, then pass a lamp flame over the entire body to expel the smallpox toxin, causing the true smallpox lesions to appear.
Another prescription: One cup of refined sesame oil (Qingyou), white beeswax (Baila), fresh ginger juice (Shengjiangzhi), Cinnabar (Zhusha), and Realgar (Xionghuang) are heated together; wipe from head to toe over the entire body. The miscellaneous lesions will all recede, and the true smallpox will appear.

After five or six days, the smallpox should have fully erupted. To observe whether the eruption is complete, verify using the soles of the feet; if there are lesions on the soles, the eruption is complete. However, for cases with sparse lesions, this rule does not strictly apply; generally, the eruption is considered complete when the fever subsides. If the fever has not subsided, even if there are lesions on the limbs, it is feared that the eruption is not yet complete. Do not assume that mild toxicity and few lesions mean one can neglect care.

For scratched ulcers that are reluctant to scab and fall off, mix good white honey with boiled water, and frequently sweep the area with a goose feather. The ulcers will fall off easily and leave no scars.
Another prescription: Sichuan pepper (Chuanjiao), Artemisia argyi leaves (Aiye), red dates (Hongzao, pitted), Coriandrum sativum seeds (Yansu), Capillaris herba (Yinchen), Frankincense (Ruxiang), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix tip (Baizhishao), aged tangerine peel (Chenxiangyuan), and Benzoin Resin (Anshixiang), each 2 qian.
Another prescription: Schizonepetae Spica (Jingjisui) is ground into powder, sprinkled on paper, rolled into a tube, sealed with paste at the ends, ignited at a lamp, and briefly burned over the itchy area, which is very effective.
Moxibustion or fumigation is also acceptable.

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