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When infants are first born, their symptoms resemble scabies or tinea. The lesions begin on the hands and feet, then spread to the abdomen and back, lingering without end. First, use Jiang Can (Ginger and Bombyx Batryticatus), in any quantity, remove the mouthparts, grind into powder, decoct in water for bathing. This can be done once or twice a day. Once the pathogenic toxins are expelled, use Zhen Qing Dai (Real Indigo Naturalis), Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex), Ku Fan (Alumen Exsiccatum), Xiong Huang (Realgar), Bai Yao Jian (Myrobalan Pill), and Liu Huang (Sulfur), each in equal parts, grind into powder. If the affected area is moist, apply dry powder; if dry, mix with Sesame Oil (Xiang You) and apply. Continue until healed. This formula is named Huan Xing San (Transform Shape Powder).

Apricot Kernels (Xing Ren), peeled of skin and tips, stir-fried until black, ground into a paste, applied to the affected area will heal immediately. Alternatively, treat according to other formulas for tinea.

There are five types of scabies: Dry Scabies, Insect Scabies, Wet Scabies, Sand Scabies, and Pus Scabies (commonly known as Pustular Impetigo, also called Yellow Pustule). These arise from the accumulation of toxic pathogens in the various meridians. Refer to the main formula in the "Treatment of Various Carbuncles and Sores" section for treatment.

Huang Xiang San (Yellow Fragrance Powder): Liu Huang (Sulfur) and Chuan Jiao (Sichuan Pepper), each 5 qian, grind together into powder. Add Ginger and Cong Tou (Scallion Bulb), each 5 qian, and mix with fresh pig subcutaneous fat (Ban You), pounding until melted. Wrap in cloth, heat gently, and rub frequently. The effect is very rapid.

Another Formula: Whole pieces of Chuan Nong Po (Magnolia Officinalis Bark), rubbed with real Sesame Oil until thick like paste, add a small amount of Ku Fan (Alumen Exsiccatum) and apply. It will completely recede in a few days. This is a miraculous formula for treating pustular scabies.

He Zhang San (Clapping Hands Powder): Liu Huang (Sulfur) 1 liang, Tie Xiu (Iron Rust) 1 qian, Hong Pi (Red Arsenic) 6 fen, grind together extremely fine like flour. Mix with Cong Jiang (Green Onion Juice) and spread evenly inside a large bowl (do not make it too thick or too thin). Place the bowl upside down over a tile. Burn Mugwort Ai Ye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium) under the bowl to fumigate until the medicine is dry and sounds hollow when tapped. Take the medicine, grind it finely again. Each 1 qian of medicine can be used for several applications. When using, dip the middle finger of the right hand fully in Sesame Oil, then dip into the medicine and apply to the palm of the left hand. Rub hands together until only the medicinal aroma remains and no visible medicine is seen, then rub the affected areas with both hands. Do this twice daily, morning and evening. The condition will clear in three days. Continue rubbing for another three to four days to prevent recurrence. Tested repeatedly with divine efficacy; also treats damp itching of the scrotum.

Er Mei San (Two Beauties Powder): Wu Zhu Yu (Evodiae Fructus) and Liu Huang (Sulfur) in equal parts, grind fine like flour. Rub according to the method of He Zhang San above, twice daily. After healing, continue rubbing for three to four days. Specifically effective for pus scabies. This formula and the aforementioned He Zhang San are both empirical formulas from Linwu Shanshanren.

Another Formula: You Hu Tao (Walnut Kernel) and Red Date Flesh, each 1 liang, Shui Yin (Mercury) 5 fen, Bing Pian (Borneolum Syntheticum) in any quantity, Zhen Xiao Mo Ma You (True Small-Mill Sesame Oil) and Pig Subcutaneous Fat (Ban You) appropriate amounts. Pound together thoroughly and apply to the affected area.

Another Formula: Cooked Snail Tian Luo (Cipangopaludina Chinensis), stir-fried with wine and eaten, can eliminate scabies all over the body.

Another Formula: Song Xiang (Rosin) 3 qian, Ku Fan (Alumen Exsiccatum) and Wu Bei Zi (Galla Chinensis), each 1 qian. Grind the above into powder, add Hair Fa 3 qian and fresh Pig Subcutaneous Fat Ban You 5 qian. Wrap in green cloth, burn over a lamp flame to extract oil, catch the oil in a bowl and let cool. Prick the scabies pustules with a needle, squeeze out the pus, wash with tea water, avoid contact with raw water. When dry, apply the extracted oil. Complete healing within three days, never recurring.

Another Formula: A whole piece of Liu Huang (Sulfur), placed in a copper vessel, burned until its nature is preserved (carbonized but active), poured onto the ground, cooled, and crushed into fragments (avoid iron vessels). Mix with Shui Yin (Mercury) and Ma You (Sesame Oil), blend evenly, and apply.

Another Formula: Walnut Kernel Lian Pi (with skin) 1 liang, Da Feng Zi Ren (Aleuritidis Fructus Seed) 5 qian, Shui Yin (Mercury) 3 qian. Pound together until extremely smooth and melted. First, take 1-2 qian of this medicine (do not use too much), place in the palm, rub evenly, then rub the left palm clockwise around the umbilicus (do not rub counter-clockwise) until the palm feels hot, then stop. Then take 1-2 qian of this medicine, place in the right palm, rub evenly, and rub around the umbilicus as before until the abdomen feels rolling hot, then stop. Once daily. Do not apply directly to the sores. Mild cases heal in two days; severe cases root out in three days. Someone had widespread pus scabies, recurring intermittently for three years, unresponsive to hundreds of medicines. Using this formula, they healed in three days and were cured permanently. This is the number one miraculous formula for treating the five types of scabies, effective for all damp-heat skin diseases. Treasure it.

After healing, it is advisable to eat Yu Chuang Zao (Wound-Healing Dates, see later formulas for carbuncles and sores) to tonify Spleen Earth, or alternatively take medicines that strengthen the Spleen. If concerned about Mercury entering the stomach causing harm, [adjust diet/medication accordingly]. Internal administration is excellent.