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[Fractured and Crushed Bones]

Take one *jin* (approx. 500g) of *Strychni Semen* (Maqianzi, 马前子) and half a *jin* of *Aurantii Fructus Immaturus* (Zhiqiao, 枳壳). For these two herbs, first soak the *Strychni Semen* in urine from an uncircumcised boy for twenty-four days. Then add the *Aurantii Fructus Immaturus* and continue soaking together for another twenty-five days. Remove them, wash with clear water, peel the *Strychni Semen*, remove the pith of the *Aurantii Fructus Immaturus*, cut both into thin slices, and dry them. Stir-fry them mixed with yellow loess until they turn yellowish-black. Grind them into a fine powder, store in a glazed earthenware jar, and keep for use.

For wounds caused by blades or sharp instruments, regardless of whether bleeding is light or heavy, the powder can be applied externally or sprinkled on the wound and wrapped with cloth. For minor injuries, bleeding stops and scabs form immediately; avoid contact with water at all costs. For severe injuries where bleeding does not stop immediately, continue applying the medicine to the wound, and the bleeding will naturally cease. For very severe injuries, use one small teaspoon of the powder (two teaspoons for robust individuals), mix with one *li* (approx. 0.03g) of *Moschus* (Shexiang, 麝香), and grind evenly. After determining the location of the injury, prepare a specific "guiding herb" decoction separately, mix it with the powder, and take it orally washed down with yellow wine. Those who can drink alcohol may become intoxicated after taking the medicine and sleep under a thick cotton quilt. Avoid exposure to wind strictly; recovery occurs once sweating begins. The next day, provide the patient with soup made from fresh pork. For severe traumatic injuries without bleeding, determine the injury site, prepare the guiding herb decoction accordingly, and administer as directed for recovery.

Regardless of whether this formula is used for external application, sprinkling, or oral administration, there are no dietary restrictions. It is advisable to consume "stimulating foods" (Fa Wu, 发物 - foods that promote dispersion of pathogens) to prevent future recurrence of pain at the injury site.

Appendix: Guiding Herbs for Administration:
- Injury to the head: Use *Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma* (Chuanxiong, 川芎).
- Injury to the hands/arms: Use *Cinnamomi Ramulus* (Guizhi, 桂枝).
- Injury to the waist: Use *Eucommiae Cortex* (Duzhong, 杜仲).
- Injury to the kidney region: Use *Psoraleae Fructus* (Poguzhi, 破故纸).
- Injury to the feet: Use *Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix* (Chuanniuxi, 川牛膝).
Use three *qian* (approx. 9g) of each guiding herb per dose.

Persimmon cake: Mash thoroughly and apply topically.

Equal parts of *Ferrum Oxydatum Rubrum* (Qiannian Duanshi, 千年锻石), *Calomelas* (Qingfen, 轻粉), *Dragon's Blood* (Xuejie, 血竭), *Cera Flava* (Baila, 白蜡), and *Elephantis Cutis* (Xiangpi, 象皮). Grind into powder and sprinkle on the wound.

True *Daemonorops Draco* Resin (Jiangxiang, 降香): Scrape off powder using porcelain or tile shards, grind finely in a stone mill, and apply topically.

One live crab: Select a large, fat crab rich in roe. Mash the whole crab (including shell) into a paste. Add four *liang* (approx. 125g) of fresh ginger, one cup of vinegar (preferably with dregs), and one bowl of aged rice wine (with dregs is acceptable). Mix uniformly, squeeze out the juice, boil, and administer orally. Stir-fry the remaining residue until hot, apply to the affected area, and secure firmly. If only soft tissue damage exists without fracture, consume only the juice and do not apply the residue. This formula is extremely effective for all types of bone fractures and crush injuries, capable of restoring joint alignment. It is indeed a miraculous prescription.