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Sanxiao (Natrii Sulfas) 3 qian, Borax 3 qian, Ming Xionghuang (Realgar) 2 qian, Bingpian (Borneolum Syntheticum) 1 fen 5 li, Shexiang (Moschus) 5 li, all ground into fine powder. Apply a small amount to the teeth each time; it is miraculously effective for pain relief.

Treats Liver Meridian Stagnant Fire (Liver Qi stagnation transforming into fire), with Luoli (Scrofula/Lymphatic Tuberculosis) appearing on the neck. Xuanshen (Radix Scrophulariae, steamed), Muli (Concha Ostreae, calcined and quenched in vinegar, ground), and Beimu (Fritillariae Bulbus, heart removed, steamed) are each taken in amounts of 4 liang, and processed together [into pills].

Treats Liver Meridian Stagnant Fire, Luoli (Scrofula) on the neck, accompanied by distending and painful sensations in the chest and hypochondrium, or alternating chills and fever, and even Liver Wood generating Wind (Internal Stirring of Wind), causing dizziness, tremors, shaking, teeth grinding, and spasms. The Classic states: "When Wood is stagnant, it should be dispersed." Taking the previous pill formula along with this powder is even more excellent. Chaihu (Radix Bupleuri), Fuling (Poria), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Baizhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), Baishao (Radix Paeoniae Alba), Danpi (Cortex Moutan), and Heishanzhi (Fructus Gardeniae, charred) are each taken in amounts of 1 qian, Bohe (Herba Menthae) 5 fen, decocted in water and taken orally.

Also known as Jinyinhua San (Honeysuckle Powder). Treats Yongju (Carbuncles and Ulcers), Fabei (Back Carbuncle), Changyong (Intestinal Abscess), Ruyong (Breast Abscess), and all kinds of swelling and toxic conditions, or pain accompanied by aversion to cold and high fever. Jinyinhua (Flos Lonicerae), Huangqi (Radix Astragali - upper part stir-fried thoroughly with wine, lower part stir-fried with salt water), and Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) are each taken in amounts of 5 qian, Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) 2 qian, decocted with half wine and half water. Take before meals depending on whether the disease is located above or below.

Treats all sores and ulcers, suitable for use after they have ulcerated. Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) 2 liang, Baizhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae), Baiji (Rhizoma Bletillae), Muguezi (Semen Momordicae), Huangbai (Cortex Phellodendri), Bailian (Radix Ampelopsis), Ruxiang (Resina Draconis), and Baijiaoxiang (Resina Elemii) are each taken in amounts of 5 qian, Huandan (Lithargyrum) 5 liang, Mazyou (Sesamum Oil) 12 liang. First, decoct the first six ingredients in the oil, stirring constantly in one direction with branches of locust and willow. When the oil is sufficiently cooked, add the Huandan to form the ointment, then add the Ruxiang and other two ingredients.

Mr. Li said: Among my traveling companions, there was someone suffering from a back carbuncle that had extensively ulcerated, leaving only the diaphragm separating the five Zang organs; he believed he would certainly die. Using a crucian carp cleaned of its entrails and stuffed, dried over sheep manure until dry and ground into powder, applied dry to the wound, the sore naturally closed. This comes from the Fangshu of Mr. Hong, has been used frequently with good results. Therefore, it is attached here; it must be used when pus is scant and muscle regeneration is about to begin.

Treats Ji Du (Boils and Toxins). Use Yangjiao (Cornu Ovis Caprae, burned with flesh and bone to retain efficacy) ground into powder, mixed with wine to take 3 qian, divided for administration to the upper and lower body; the sore toxin can dissipate.
Lizhai (Xue Ji) said: I have never used this formula; it is likely a secret prescription. I once treated sudden red spots on the face or body, or itching, or diao du (carcinoid/toxic boils), all of which could be treated. Alternatively, burn Yangjiao (Cornu Ovis Caprae) to retain efficacy, grind into an extremely fine powder, mix with egg white, apply topically; it is very effective. The Bencao also states this.