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One jin of sheep horn, crushed, roasted on a new tile until yellow, ground into powder, taken orally with water in the morning, three qian each time.

Forty-nine kernels of Ricinus communis (Castor Bean), one liang of asphalt, thirteen kernels of Bitter Apricot Seed (with skin and tip removed), pounded together for a thousand strokes until naturally forming a paste, spread and applied to the affected area.

Additionally, an empirical formula for internal resolution of scrofula: five qian of Fritillaria Thunbergii Bulb (Tuber) and five qian of Angelica Dahurica Root, ground into powder, mixed with rock sugar, taken orally with aged wine, three qian per dose; severe cases cured after three doses.

Another prescription: one walnut, split into two halves, flesh hollowed out from one half, filled tightly with cicada slough, rejoined, wrapped in mountain mud, roasted to retain medicinal properties, ground fine, taken orally one unit daily with aged wine, cured after one month.

Five liang of fresh Dioscorea opposita Tuber (Chinese Yam) (avoiding water contact), one liang of Cinnabar, one liang of Pine Rosin, ten whole Scorpion, one liang of white rock sugar, pounded into a paste, applied around the lesion; repeatedly tested and effective.

Moisten a rush pith with saliva and rub the affected area; if small insects enter the pith, burn them with fire; rubbing multiple times leads to self-healing.

Another prescription: Chinese Chive, stir-fried and roasted to retain medicinal properties, ground into powder, mixed with lard and applied topically.

Another prescription: one egg, make a small hole, remove white keeping only yolk, add three qian of Sulfur and three qian of Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Powder, seal with wet paper, roast in ash until cooked, grind into powder; first scratch the tinea with hemp thread, then apply medicine powder mixed with bark juice or Alisma Plantago-aquatica Root juice (commonly known as ox-tongue root juice).

Another prescription: Alum Stone (Ferric Ammonium Sulfate), any amount, fried until extremely dry, ground into powder, mixed with lard and applied topically.

Another prescription: soot from an oil lamp hung for many years, heated over fire to extract gum-like juice; five qian of Chinese Gall (with insects removed and fried) ground into powder, mixed with aged vinegar, warmed and applied topically.

Another prescription: Bletilla Striata Tuber, Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed, Corchorus Capsularis Bark, and white rock sugar, equal parts, ground into powder, mixed with vinegar and applied topically.

Another prescription: Raw Pinellia Ternata Tuber, ground thick with vinegar, applied topically; prevents recurrence permanently.

For various types of tinea, fresh leaves of Alisma Plantago-aquatica (commonly known as ox-tongue leaf), any amount, pounded into paste, added with Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit, white rock sugar, and a little salt, wrapped in cloth, soaked in good aged vinegar for half a day, take the cloth-wrapped bundle to rub the affected area.

For "cow-skin wind tinea," rub frequently with pomegranate peel dipped in raw alum powder.

Additionally, for "cow-skin blood tinea," two qian of calcined alum, two qian of mercury, one qian of Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit, roots of Rhamnus utilis, salt, and lard, pounded into paste, applied to the affected area.

Additionally, for psoriasis and tinea capitis (ringworm of the head), first wash with pig broth, then mix three qian of soot (smoke feces) and three qian of Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit, ground into powder, mixed with sesame oil.

Additionally, for psoriasis, one liang of sesame oil, seven whole scorpions, twenty seeds of Croton Tiglium, ten blister beetles, boiled together until charred black, filtered to remove dregs, add one qian of beeswax, wait until melted and stored; applied in the morning, healed by evening.

Another prescription: seven red dates pitted, seven blister beetles, pounded into mud, applied to the affected area for self-healing.

Additionally, for snake-skin tinea, burn fresh rice bran, collect the dripping oil, and rub it on the affected area.

Additionally, for round tinea, fry alum stone until dry, grind into powder, mixed with pig bile and applied topically.

Another prescription: cut bark of Oryza sativa tree (rice husk tree) into a circle matching the size of the tinea, stick it to the moistened mouth using the hairy side, and rub frequently with hand.

Additionally, for chronic tinea, boil ten egg yolks, roast in a raw iron vessel to extract oil, take the egg yolk oil and apply; first fumigate with mulberry branch fire, then apply, extremely effective.

Additionally, for long-standing stubborn tinea, grind Chinese Gall fine, boil with aged rice vinegar into a paste, scratch the tinea open, apply the paste, reapply when dry; continue until itching stops; upon removal, the affected skin adheres and is completely removed, very effective.

Another prescription: wash with garlic decoction, effective.

Additionally, for malignant tinea, eczema, and leprosy unhealed for ten years, boil one bitter melon, use the juice to rub, three times daily.

Additionally, for all wind sores, stubborn tinea, scabies, and leprosy unhealed for years, take one black carp, clean intestines, stuff with Xanthium Sibiricum Leaves, place Xanthium at the bottom of the pot, put fish on top, add little water, slow-cook until tender, remove skin and bones, eat plain without salt or sauce, great efficacy.

Additionally, for malignant tinea on body and face, mix Purple-back Tiankui Herb with raw alum, grind and apply, cured after several times.

Additionally, for five types of various tinea, burn leek roots to retain medicinal properties, pound into powder, mix with lard and apply.

Additionally, for floral tinea on head and face, cut raw Ginkgo Biloba Kernel, rub frequently, extremely effective.

Another prescription: one liang each of cow hoof keratin and mule dung, burned to retain medicinal properties, ground into powder, mixed with wine, applied after scratching.

Additionally, for lower body tinea, use old furnace slag from boats and cow dung, smoke fumigation, once daily.

Another prescription: half raw and half calcined alum, two qian of Calomel, three fen of Silver Nitrate, ground into powder; crush raw Rhubarb Root, wrap in cloth, dip in powder and rub.

Additionally, for malignant tinea with parasites, unbearable itching, collect seven dew-covered Luffa Cylindrica Leaves early in the morning, rub each leaf seven times on the affected area, miraculous effect; avoid chicken, fish, and other triggering foods.

Additionally, for stubborn tinea, burn chaff to obtain oil, rub on affected area; also treats tinea capitis, miraculous effect.

Another prescription: wash with rice washing water, scratch with Pangolin Scales, then apply mixture of white rock sugar and licorice juice.

Another prescription: three fen of iron rust powder, two qian each of Litharge, Realgar, and Alum, plus borneol and musk, ground into fine powder, mixed with vinegar, rubbed with ginger slice.