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Semen Sinapis Albae (Baijiezi) is ground into powder, mixed with wine, and applied to the affected area for immediate cure.

Another prescription for cold pain in the waist and feet: Rhizoma Aconiti Kusnezoffii (Caowu), after removing the skin and navel, is mixed with vinegar and applied to the painful site.

Herba Plantaginis Lanceolatae (Cheqiancao) with roots, Baijiu Congbai (Scallion white) with roots, seven of each, and seven Jujubae Fructus (Zao), are boiled in wine, pounded into a paste, stored in a bottle, and taken regularly to prevent recurrence for life.

Fructus Psoraleae (Buguzhi) eight qian (stir-fried three times with wine), Radix Aucklandiae (Qingmuxiang) one qian, Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae (Niuxi) two qian, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride (Qingpi) five fen, are decocted in water, mixed with wine, and taken orally. Although it may not... [text incomplete]

For weakness in the waist and feet, stir-fried Canis Faeces (Cansha) is used for hot compress therapy.

For pain in the waist and feet, one sheng of fresh Sesamum Indicum (Huma) is stir-fried until fragrant, ground into powder, and taken daily until one dou is consumed for recovery. It can be taken with wine, ginger soup, or honey water.

Natrii Nitras (Yaxiao) 0.1 li, Realgar (Xionghuang), and Moschus (Shexiang) 0.05 li each, are finely ground together. A small amount is instilled into the inner canthus. The patient is assisted to walk around several times; the pain will vanish. If ineffective, repeat the procedure for guaranteed efficacy.

Another prescription for unbearable lower back pain due to falls or sprains: Exocarpio Cucurbitae Pepo (Dongguapi) is stir-fried until dry, ground into powder, mixed with wine, and taken two qian on an empty stomach.

Another prescription: Cortex Eucommiae (Duzhong) and Fructus Psoraleae (Poguzhi/Buguzhi) in equal parts are decocted in wine and taken orally.

Another method: Salt or Foeniculum Vulgare (Huixiang) is stir-fried until hot. Two packs are prepared, and people take turns applying them as hot compresses to the painful area, which is extremely effective.

Alternatively, juice is extracted from the stems and leaves of Foeniculum Vulgare (Huixiang), divided into three doses for oral consumption, while the dregs are applied topically to the painful area for immediate relief.

Colloquially known as "Snake-String Sore" (Chan Yao Huo Dan / Shingles), it varies in dry and damp types, and red and yellow colors, resembling strings of beads. In the dry type, the color is red, shaped like cloud patches with wind-like papules, causing itching and fever; this is caused by wind-fire in the Heart and Liver meridians. Treatment should involve Longdan Xiegan Tang (Gentiana Decoction to Drain the Liver), with external application of Ruyi Jinhuang San (Ruyi Golden Yellow Powder). In the damp type, if occurring alone on the waist and flanks, it is due to reckless Liver fire, treated with Chaihu Qinggan Tang (Bupleurum Decoction to Clear the Liver). Small blisters on the sore should be pricked with a needle, and Baiye San (Cupressus Leaf Powder) applied externally. If not treated promptly, when it encircles the waist, toxins enter the umbilicus causing bloating and stifling sensation, or enter the Heart causing vomiting and hiccups; clear the Heart with Qingxin San and protect the Heart with Huxin Wan urgently.

To treat Snake-String Sore, use old woven straw mats that have been slept on and retained sweat, burn them to ash, mix with sesame oil, and apply topically.

Another prescription: Semen Phaseoli Radiati (Chixiaodou) is ground into powder, mixed with albumen Ovi Galli (Jidanbai), and applied frequently. Alternatively, Herba Portulacae (Machixian) is pounded and applied. Both are extremely effective.

Emergency prescription for Snake-String Sore: This condition starts on the waist with small red spots, spreading in patches with itching. Severe cases involve body fever. If not treated early, it spreads gradually until both ends meet, attacking the Heart, leading to untreatable conditions. Urgently scorch the surrounding area with a lamp flame to stop spread. Internal medicine: Poria (Yunling/Fuling), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao), Radix Bupleuri (Chaihu), Semen Armeniacae Amarum (Niubangzi), Cortex Phellodendri (Huangbai), Flos Lonicerae Japonicae (Yinhua) each 1.5 qian; Radix Notopterygii (Qianghuo), Fructus Aurantii (Zhike), Radix Platycodonis (Jiegeng), Radix Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong) each 1 qian; Folium Menthae (Bohe) 0.5 fen. Decoct in water and take. External medicine: Folium Platycladi (Cebaiye) fried yellow 5 qian; Lumbricus (Qiuyinfen) as needed; Cortex Phellodendri (Huangbai), Radix Rhei Palmati (Dahuang) 5 qian; Semen Phaseoli Radiati (Chixiaodou) 3 qian. Grind into fine powder, mix with Bilis Porci (Zhudan) and apply for cure.

Another prescription for Chan Yao Huo Dan (Shingles): When it encircles the waist like a belt and becomes red, grind Radix Gentianae (Longdancao) into powder, mix with Persimmon Gum (Shiqi), and apply.

Another prescription for Chan Yao Chuang: Red tumors appear on the waist with red veins on both sides extending to the umbilicus, which is incurable. Use aged Jingmo (Beijing Inkstick), grind thickly with water, mix with Realgar (Xionghuang) powder, and apply.