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Dafengzi Rou (Semen Blighiae), Huangbai (Cortex Phellodendri) each 5 qian, Shechuangzi (Fructus Cnidii) 3 qian, Kufan (Alumen Exsiccatum), Xionghuang (Realgar) each 1 qian, Qingfen (Calomelas) 1.2 qian, all ground into powder together, mixed with lard from the twelfth lunar month for topical application.

Another prescription: Chuanbeimu (Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae), Jinyinhua (Flos Lonicerae Japonicae) each 2 liang, ground into powder, formed into pills with refined honey, each pill weighing 1 qian, taken orally dissolved in boiling water.

When a child's scalp is red, swollen, and extremely itchy, scratching causes bleeding; the intense itching leads to crying and inability to sleep, or the entire body loses skin revealing raw flesh, with unbearable itching. Use Baifuzi (Rhizoma Typhonii), Shechuangzi (Fructus Cnidii), Huandan (Lithargyrum) each 5 qian, Qianghuo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii), Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis), Baixianpi (Cortex Dictamni), Feihuashi (Talcum), Xionghuang (Realgar), Kufan (Alumen Exsiccatum) each 3.5 qian, Yanzhi (Cinnabar processed with vinegar, here referring to Red Ochre or similar pigment processed to ash) 3.5 qian (calcined to ash), all ground into an extremely fine powder. If the lesion is dry, mix with sesame oil for application; if wet, sprinkle the dry powder directly. This is effective for all types of pruritic sores.

Sesame oil 3 liang, boiled together with fresh tender branches of Sophora japonica until charred, strained to remove residues, then add Qianfen (Lead Carbonate) 1 liang, Qingfen (Calomelas) 5 qian, Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) 3 qian, mixed evenly for topical application.

Additionally, for Kouhuang (Thrush/Oral Candidiasis), frequently administer the concentrated juice obtained by steaming human mouth parts (Note: Contextually likely refers to a specific local herb or preparation, literally "human mouth yellow" but often interpreted as a specific folk remedy component or error for a plant like *Scutellaria* or similar in some contexts, however strictly translating the text provided: "Renkou Huang"). *Correction based on standard TCM context for "Kouhuang": Usually treated with herbs clearing heat/toxicity. The text says "Renkou Huang" (Human Mouth Yellow - possibly a typo for a specific herb or a folk term). Given the instruction to translate accurately, I will translate literally but note it's a specific substance mentioned.* -> Actually, "Renkou Huang" might be a typo for "Renshen" or a specific folk name. However, looking at common texts, it might refer to a specific preparation. Let's stick to the literal "Renkou Huang" as per source, or interpret as a specific folk remedy ingredient. *Self-correction*: In many old texts, this might be a typo for a plant. But without external verification, I must translate what is there. Wait, "Renkou Huang" is not a standard herb. It might be "Ren Dong Teng" (Honeysuckle stem) or similar? No, let's look at the next line. "Jinyinhua". Okay, I will translate "Renkou Huang" as "Renkou Huang (a specific folk remedy substance)" or simply transliterate if unknown. *Re-evaluation*: In some dialects or old texts, it might refer to a specific part of a plant. However, for safety, I will use the pinyin and describe it as stated. *Actually*, checking similar texts, "Renkou Huang" is likely a typo for **"Renshen"** or **"Ren Dong"**? Or perhaps **"Ku Shen"**? Let's assume it is a specific entity named in the text. I will translate it as "Renkou Huang".

Another prescription: Fresh Jinyinhua (Flos Lonicerae Japonicae) 4 liang, dried without fire exposure, stir-fried and ground into powder, mixed with 1 liang of Baiyangtang (White Rock Sugar), stored in a porcelain jar, taken as needed, or made into cakes/biscuits, capable of resolving fetal toxins.

Huajiao (Pericarpium Zanthoxyli), Baizhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae), Huangbai (Cortex Phellodendri, stir-fried) each 3 qian, Qianfen (Lead Carbonate), Kufan (Alumen Exsiccatum) each 2 qian, all ground into powder, mixed with hemp seed oil for topical application results in cure.

Additionally, for Taidu Feichuang (Fetal toxin-induced hypertrophic sores), Nongke Jiechuang (Pustular scabies), and Huangshui Chuang (Exudative eczema): Liuhuang (Sulfur), Huajiao (Pericarpium Zanthoxyli), Yanguo (Tobacco paste), Chao Huangbai (Stir-fried Cortex Phellodendri), Huandan (Lithargyrum), Dafengzi (Semen Blighiae), Zhangnao (Camphora), Tongqing (Malachite), Kufan (Alumen Exsiccatum), Qingfen (Calomelas) each 1 qian, all ground into fine powder, mixed with vegetable oil for topical application yields excellent results.

Take 2 liang of slag/residue fused inside a smithy kiln after being heated red, Baicaoshuang (Soot from hundred herbs) 5 qian, Xionghuang (Realgar) 5 qian, Danfan (Chalcanthite) 3 qian, Yushupi (Cortex Ulmi) half a qian, Qingfen (Calomelas) 5 fen, all ground into powder, mixed evenly with pig bile, applied immediately after shaving the head, yielding miraculous effects.

Another prescription: Use one eel, mash it thoroughly, and apply as a poultice.

Another method: Grind Songxiang (Resina Pini) finely, cut a piece of blue cloth about one chi long, wrap the Songxiang in the cloth to form a long twist, tie securely with thread, soak thoroughly in sesame oil, ignite with fire, collect the dripping oil in a bowl, and apply to treat alopecia barbae/capitis (ton tu chuang) with extreme efficacy.