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Take the centipede *Scutigera coleoptrata* (refer to *Yao Wu Bei Yao* for its properties) and vermilion (*Yin Zhu*), pound them together, and apply the paste to the affected area. If treatment is delayed, it will inevitably develop into snake-head carbuncle (*She Tou Ding*) or frog-joint carbuncle (*Wa Jie Ding*), causing unbearable pain.

When the weather is not cold but the fingertips feel cold, this condition is named Snail Sore (*Luo Chuang*). Mix vinegar and salt evenly, soak the fingers in the mixture, and it will heal spontaneously.

Take raw olive pits (boil to remove saltiness if salty), cut them into two pieces, grind with vinegar to form a paste, dip a chicken feather into it, and apply. It will gradually subside after twenty days.

This condition is named Joint-Boring (*Zhu Jie*). Chew raw soybeans until melted and apply to the lesion (rinse mouth thoroughly before chewing), and it will heal immediately.

This condition is named Nail-Boring (*Zhu Jia*). The treatment is the same as for Joint-Boring above.

This condition is named Blood-Hair Syndrome (*Xue Yu Zheng*). Decoct and take half a qian (approx. 1.5g) each of Red Poria (*Chi Fu Ling*), White Poria (*Bai Fu Ling*), and Picrorhiza Root (*Hu Huang Lian*).

If not treated early, the entire hand may become ulcerated.

The space between the thumb and index finger is called Tiger’s Mouth (*Hu Kou*), also known as Forked Finger (*Cha Zhi*). Pound fresh dandelion (*Pu Gong Ying*) until mashed and apply; it heals in a few days.
Another prescription: Chew raw soybeans until melted and apply (rinse mouth thoroughly before chewing); highly effective.
Another prescription: Powderize Tongcao (*Tong Cao*), mix with egg white, and apply; swelling subsides immediately.
Another prescription: Grind Bletilla Rhizome (*Bai Ji*) 3 qian into powder, mix with Toad Venom (*Chan Su*) 1 qian, combine with egg white, and apply; miraculous effect.
Another prescription: Equal parts Angelica Dahurica (*Bai Zhi*), Talcum (*Hua Shi*), and Litharge (*Huang Dan*), grind into extremely fine powder, and apply; miraculous effect.

Powderize Tongcao (*Tong Cao*), mix with egg white, and apply; it heals immediately.

Although extremely itchy, absolutely do not scratch or rub; endure it strictly, avoid contact with water, and it will improve naturally in a few days. If scratched or rubbed, bandaging with cotton may fail to heal it easily. Use equal parts Angelica Dahurica (*Bai Zhi*), Litharge (*Huang Dan*), and Talcum (*Hua Shi*), grind into extremely fine powder, and apply; miraculous effect. Alternatively, apply Yuzhen San (see Trauma Section) for equally excellent results.

Prescription found in Volume 13, Trauma Section.

Prescription found in Volume 13, Human/Animal Snake and Insect Bite Section.

Slice pig liver, pound together with peach leaves until mashed, and apply; miraculous effect. Alternatively, apply Bai You Gao (see Leg Section) for even better results.

Decoct Sophora Flavescens Root (*Ku Shen*) in wine and drink. Externally, apply Sophora Flavescens Root (*Ku Shen*) powder mixed with wine; extremely effective like a miracle.

Burn the affected area with a lamp fire; it will gradually flatten and heal.

This condition is named Palm-Piercing (*Chuan Zhang*), also called Holding Abscess (*Qing Ju*), or Tray Abscess (*Pan Tuo*). Apply slices of raw Aconite (*Fu Zi*) to the area, or soak the hand in decoction of raw Aconite (*Fu Zi*); soaking is superior. After a few days, previously painless areas will inevitably become painful or itchy; do not scratch. Continue soaking in Aconite (*Fu Zi*) water, or apply slices of Aconite (*Fu Zi*) mixed with Calomel (*Qing Fen*) 1 fen; it will definitely heal.
Another prescription: Equal parts coarse salt (*Bai Yan*) and Sichuan Pepper (*Hua Jiao*), mix with vinegar and apply; highly effective for unbroken skin, do not use if broken.
Another prescription: Apply soft chicken manure, or mash fresh mulberry leaves (*Sang Ye*) and apply; both are extremely effective. If swollen but not red and not very painful, treat according to the prescriptions for Yin Abscess (*Yin Ju*) in Volume 11 as the primary method.