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(This formula is used to) expel pus, relieve pain, and prevent exposure to wind. Take one ox gallbladder, 1 liang of calcined stone (Duan Shi), 5 qian of Bletilla Rhizome (Baiji), and 5 fen of Frankincense (Ruxiang) with oil removed. Grind them together into a fine powder, place it inside the ox gallbladder, and dry it in the shade. When using, take a small amount, grind it finely again, and apply it dry directly to the wound. It is taboo for women's hands to touch the medicine during preparation.

For blood injuries, applying this immediately at the time of injury promotes tissue regeneration; however, it is not suitable if the wound has been exposed to wind and poisoned. This formula contains 1 liang of raw Calamine (Sheng Ganshi), 1 liang of Dragon Bone (Longgu), 1 liang of Elephant Skin (Xiangpi) stir-fried with soil, 1 liang of Flower Stalactite Stone (Huaruishi), 3 qian of Ground Beetle (Dibiechong), 2 qian of Panax Notoginseng (Shen Sanqi), 2 qian each of Frankincense (Ruxiang) and Myrrh (Moyao) with oil removed, and 1 fen of Musk (Shexiang). Grind all into a fine powder and apply to promote tissue regeneration.

For any penetrating wound, regardless of whether it is new or old, application is extremely effective. This formula contains 1 liang of processed Calamine (Zhi Ganshi), 3 qian of Cold Water Stone (Hanshuishi), 3 qian of Borax (Yueshi) flown (refined), 1.5 qian each of Frankincense (Ruxiang) and Myrrh (Moyao) with oil removed, 6 qian of Rhubarb (Dahuang), 8 qian of Castor Seed (Bimazi) with oil removed, 2 fen of Musk (Shexiang), and 3 fen of Plum Ice (Meibing, i.e., Borneol). Grind all into a fine powder and add Red Sublimate (Hong Shengdan)... [Note: Original text appears incomplete here].

This formula removes blood stasis, extracts pus, and regenerates tissue. The principle is that once blood stasis is removed, flesh naturally grows. This formula contains 1 qian each of Costus Root (Muxiang) and Calomel (Qingfen), and 5 qian each of Lead Tetroxide (Huandan) and Calcined Alum (Kufan). Grind all into a fine powder, mix evenly with pig bile from the twelfth lunar month, place back into the gallbladder, hang for one hundred days to dry in the shade, then grind finely before use.

(Used for) stopping bleeding and regenerating tissue. This formula contains 5 liang of Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao), and 5 qian each of Light Yellow Lead Tetroxide (Dan Huangdan), Frankincense (Ruxiang), and Myrrh (Moyao) with oil removed. Grind all into a fine powder; in summer, add a small amount of Borneol (Bingpian).

(Used for) oral administration. Equal parts of Charred Wood Ear (Mu'er Hui), Node of Bamboo (Mao Zhujie), Earthworm (Dilong), Mulberry Mistletoe (Sangjisheng), Gentian Root (Longdancao), Bark of Aristolochia Manshuriensis (Xiangsiteng Pi), and Hemp Root (Magen). Grind into a fine powder and take with wine.

Formula for summer use. This formula contains 4.5 liang of Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao), 4 qian of Light Yellow Lead Tetroxide (Dan Huangdan), 4.5 qian of Frankincense (Ruxiang) with oil removed, and 5 qian of Myrrh (Moyao) with oil removed... [Note: Original text cuts off here].

(Used for) treating ulcers characterized by redness, swelling, heat, pain, and necrotic tissue. This formula contains 1 liang of Raw Gypsum Fibrosum (Sheng Shigao) ground into powder and refined seven times using Licorice Decoction (Gancao Tang), 3 qian of Cinnabar (Chensha), and 2 fen of Borneol (Bingpian)... [Note: Original text cuts off here].

7 liang of aged Calcined Stone (Chen Duan Shi) and 1 liang of Rhubarb (Dahuang) are stir-fried together until the calcined stone turns the color of peach blossoms, then remove the Rhubarb. Add 2 qian each of Child's Breath (Ercha), Dragon's Blood (Xuexue), Frankincense (Ruxiang), and Myrrh (Moyao) with oil removed. Grind all into a fine powder and apply. If the wound is ulcerated, mix with Sesame Oil (Mayou) for application; there will be no failure in efficacy.