（宋《嘉 》）
【释名】汞粉、轻粉（《拾遗》）、峭粉（《日华》）、腻粉。时珍曰∶轻，言其质；峭，
言其状，腻，言其性。昔萧史与秦穆公炼飞云丹，第一转乃轻粉，即此。
【修治】时珍曰∶升炼轻粉法∶用水银一两，白矾二两，食盐一两，同研不见星，铺于
铁器内，以小乌盆覆之。筛灶灰，盐水和，封固盆口。以炭打二炷香取开，则粉升于盆上矣。
其白如雪，轻盈可爱。一两汞，可升粉八钱。又法∶水银一两，皂矾七钱，白盐五钱，同研，
如上升炼。又法∶先以皂矾四两，盐一两，焰硝五钱，共炒黄为曲。水银一两，又曲二两，
白矾二钱。研匀，如上升炼。《海客论》云∶诸矾不与水银相合，而绿矾和盐能制水银成粉，
何也？盖水银者，金之魂魄；绿矾者铁之精华，二气同根，是以暂制成粉。无盐则色不白。
【气味】辛，冷，无毒。大明曰∶畏磁石、石黄，忌一切血，本出于丹砂故也。
时珍曰∶温燥有毒，升也，浮也。黄连、土茯苓、陈酱、黑铅、铁浆，可制其毒。
【主治】通大肠，转小儿疳并瘰 ，杀疮疥癣虫，及鼻上酒 ，风疮瘙痒（藏器）。治
痰涎积滞，水肿鼓胀，毒疮（时珍）。
【发明】宗 曰∶水银粉下膈涎，并小儿涎潮螈 药多用。然不可常服及过多，多则损
人。若兼惊则危，须审之。盖惊为心气不足，不可下。下之里虚，惊气入心，不可治。其人
本虚，更须禁此，慎之至也。
刘完素曰∶银粉能伤牙齿。盖上下齿龈属手足阳明之经，毒瓦斯感于肠胃，而精神气血水
谷既不胜其毒，则毒即循经上行，而至齿龈嫩薄之分为害也。时珍曰∶水银乃至阴毒物，因
火丹砂而出，加以盐、矾炼而为轻粉，以硫黄升而为银朱，轻飞灵变，化纯阴为燥烈。其
性走而不守，善劫痰涎，消积滞。故水肿风痰湿热毒疮被劫，涎从齿龈而出，邪郁为之暂开，
而疾因之亦愈。若服之过剂，或不得法，则毒瓦斯被蒸，窜入经络筋骨，莫之能出。痰涎既去，
血液耗亡，筋失所养，营卫不从。变为筋挛骨痛，发为痈肿疳漏，或手足皲裂，虫癣顽痹，
经年累月，遂成废痼，其害无穷。观丹客升炼水银轻粉，鼎器稍失固济，铁石撼透，况人之
筋骨皮肉乎？陈文中言轻粉下痰而损心气，小儿不可轻用，伤脾败阳，必变他证，初生尤宜
慎之；而演山氏谓小儿在胎，受母饮食热毒之气，畜在胸膈，故生下个个发惊，宜三日之内
与黄连去热，腻粉散毒，又与人参、朱砂、蜜汤解清心肺，积毒既化，儿可免此患。二说不
同，各有所见∶一谓无胎毒者，不可轻服；一谓有胎毒者，宜预解之。用者宜审。
【附方】旧三，新三十一。
小儿初生∶浴汤中入盐少许，拭干，以腻粉少许摩其身，既不畏风，又散诸气。（《全
幼心鉴》）
初生锁肚∶证由胎中热毒，结于肛门，儿生之后，闭而不通三日者。急令妇人咂儿前后
心手足心并脐七处，四、五次。以轻粉半钱，蜜少许，温水化开，时时与少许，以通为度
。（《全幼心鉴》）
小儿涎喘，服药不退者∶用无雄鸡子一个取清，入轻粉（炒）十钱拌和，银器盛，置汤
瓶上蒸熟。三岁儿尽食，当吐痰或泄而愈。气实者乃可用。（演山《活幼口议》）
幼儿 乳不止，服此立效∶腻粉一钱，盐豉七粒（去皮）。研匀，丸麻子大。每服三丸，
藿香汤下。（《活幼口议》）
小儿吃泥及KT 肚。用腻粉一分，沙糖和丸麻子大。空心米饮下一丸，良久泄出泥土，
瘥。（《经验方》）
大小便闭，胀闷欲死，二三日则杀人。腻粉一钱，生麻油一合，相和，空心服。（《圣
惠方》）
大便壅结∶腻粉半钱，沙糖一弹丸。研丸梧子大。每服五丸，临卧温水下。又方∶腻粉
二钱，黄丹一钱。为末。每米饮服一钱。（《普济方》）
血痢腹痛∶腻粉五钱，定粉三钱。同研，水浸蒸饼心少许，和丸绿豆大。每服七丸或十
丸，艾一枚，水一盏，煎汤下。（《秘宝方》）
消中嗜食，多因外伤瘅热，内积忧思，啖食咸物及面，致脾胃干燥，饮食倍常，不生肌
肉，大便反坚，小便无度。轻粉一钱为末，姜汁拌匀，长流水下，齿浮是效，后服猪肚丸补
之。（危氏《得效方》）
一切虚风∶不二散∶用腻粉一两（汤煎五度如麻脚，慢火焙干），麝香半两。细研。每
服一字，温水调下。（孙用和《秘宝方》）
水气肿满∶汞粉一钱（乌鸡子去黄，盛粉，蒸饼包，蒸熟取出），苦葶苈（炒）一钱，
同蒸饼杵丸绿豆大。每车前汤下三、五丸，日三服，神效。（《医垒元戎》）
痘疮生翳∶轻粉、黄丹等分。为末。左目患吹右耳，右目吹左耳，即退。（王氏《痘疹
方》）女人面脂∶太真红玉膏∶轻粉、滑石、杏仁（去皮）等分。为末。蒸过，入脑、麝少
许，以鸡子清调匀，洗面毕敷之。旬日后，色如红玉。（《闺阁事宜》）
抓破面皮∶生姜自然汁调轻粉末搽之。更无痕迹。（《救急方》）
牙齿疼痛∶轻粉一钱，大蒜一瓣，杵饼，安膈骨前陷中。先以铜钱隔了，用蚬壳盖定扎
住，一宿愈。左疼安右，右疼安左。（《摘玄方》）
风虫牙疳，脓血有虫∶轻粉一钱，黄连一两，为末掺之。（《普济方》）
小儿耳烂∶轻粉、枣子灰等分，研，油调敷。（《摘玄方》）
底耳肿痛，汁水不绝∶轻粉一钱，麝香一分，为末掺之。（《简便方》）
烂弦风眼∶腻粉末，口津和，点大 ，日二、三次。（《圣惠方》）
小儿头疮∶葱汁调腻粉涂之。又方∶鸡子黄炒出油，入麻油及腻粉末，敷之。（《集简
方》）
小儿生癣∶猪脂和轻粉抹之。（《直指方》）
牛皮恶癣∶五更食炙牛肉一片，少刻以轻粉半钱，温酒调下。（《直指方》）
杨梅疮癣∶《岭南卫生方》∶用汞粉、大风子肉等分，为末，涂之即愈。《医方摘玄》∶
用轻粉二钱，杏仁四十二个（去皮）。洗疮拭干，搽之。不过三次，即愈。干，则以鹅胆汁
调。
杨梅毒疮∶《医学统旨》∶用轻粉一钱，雄黄、丹砂各二钱半，槐花（炒）、龟板（炙）
各一两
。为末，糊丸梧子大。每服一钱，冷茶下，日二服，七日愈。《杨诚经验方》∶用轻粉、胡
桃仁、槐花（炒研）、红枣肉各二钱。捣丸。分作三服，初日鸡汤下，二日酒下，三日茶下，
三日服尽，五日疮干，七日痂落。一方∶用 猪肾一对，去膜批开，各掺轻粉一钱扎定，麻
油二两炸熟。顿食，不破口肿牙。仍服金银花药。一方∶用大鸡卵一个，去黄留白，入轻粉
一钱搅匀，纸糊饭上蒸熟食。下疳阴疮∶轻粉末，干掺之，即结靥而愈。（万表《积善堂方》）
疮不合∶以齑汁温洗拭干，用葱汁调轻粉，敷之。一方∶轻粉五分，黄蜡一两。以粉
掺纸上，以蜡铺之。缚在疮上，黄水出即愈。（《永类方》）
痈疽恶疮，杨梅诸疮∶水银一两，朱砂、雄黄各二钱半，白矾、绿矾各二两半。研匀罐
盛，灯盏盖定，盐泥固济，文武火炼，升罐口扫收。每以三钱，入乳香、没药各五分，洒太
乙膏上贴之，绝效，名曰五宝霜。
（出自宋代《嘉祐本草》）
【释名】汞粉、轻粉（出自《开宝本草拾遗》）、峭粉（出自《日华子本草》）、腻粉。李时珍说：轻，是指它的质地；峭，是指它的形状；腻，是指它的性质。从前萧史与秦穆公炼制飞云丹，第一转产物就是轻粉，即此物。
【修治】李时珍说：升炼轻粉的方法：用水银一两，白矾二两，食盐一两，一同研磨至不见星点（水银珠），铺在铁器内，用小的乌盆覆盖在上面。筛取灶灰，用盐水调和，密封固定盆口。用炭火燃烧两支香的时间后打开，则粉末升集于盆上。其色白如雪，轻盈可爱。一两水银，可升炼出八钱轻粉。另一种方法：水银一两，皂矾七钱，白盐五钱，一同研磨，像上述方法一样升炼。再一种方法：先用皂矾四两，盐一两，焰硝五钱，共同炒黄制成曲剂。水银一两，又加入曲剂二两，白矾二钱。研磨均匀，像上述方法一样升炼。《海客论》说：各种矾类不与水银相合，而绿矾和盐能制约水银成为粉末，为什么呢？大概水银是金的魂魄；绿矾是铁的精华，二者气同根，所以暂时能制成粉末。没有盐，颜色就不白。
【气味】辛味，冷性，无毒。唐慎微（大明）说：畏磁石、石黄，忌一切血证，因为本源于丹砂。李时珍说：温燥有毒，属性为升、浮。黄连、土茯苓、陈酱、黑铅、铁浆，可以制约其毒性。
【主治】通利大肠，治疗小儿疳积并瘰疬，杀灭疮疥癣虫，以及鼻上的酒渣鼻、风疮瘙痒（出自陈藏器）。治疗痰涎积滞，水肿鼓胀，毒疮（李时珍）。
【发明】寇宗奭说：水银粉能下行膈间痰涎，以及小儿涎潮抽搐的药物中多用。然而不可常服及过量，过量则损伤人体。如果兼有惊悸则危险，必须审慎。因为惊悸是心气不足，不可使用下法。使用下法导致里虚，惊气入心，则不可治。其人本来虚弱，更须禁止使用此药，务必谨慎。
刘完素说：银粉能损伤牙齿。大概上下齿龈属于手足阳明经，毒气感受于肠胃，而精神气血水谷既然不能胜其毒，那么毒就顺着经络上行，到达齿龈嫩薄之处造成危害。李时珍说：水银是极阴的毒物，因火炼丹砂而出，加上盐、矾炼制成为轻粉，以硫黄升华成为银朱，轻扬飞动灵变，将纯阴转化为燥烈。其性走窜而不守静，善于劫夺痰涎，消除积滞。所以水肿、风痰、湿热、毒疮被劫夺，痰涎从齿龈而出，邪气郁结得以暂时开通，疾病因此也痊愈。如果服用过量，或不得法，则毒气被蒸腾，窜入经络筋骨，无法排出。痰涎既去，血液耗亡，筋脉失去滋养，营卫不和。变为筋挛骨痛，发为痈肿、疳漏，或者手足皲裂、虫癣顽痹，经年累月，遂成废疾顽症，其害无穷。看炼丹客升炼水银轻粉，鼎器稍微失去固济，铁石都能撼透，何况人的筋骨皮肉呢？陈文中说轻粉下痰而损心气，小儿不可轻用，伤脾败阳，必变生他证，初生婴儿尤其应当谨慎；而演山氏认为小儿在胎中，受母亲饮食热毒之气，蓄积在胸膈，所以生下个个发惊，宜在三日之内给予黄连去热，腻粉散毒，又与人参、朱砂、蜜汤解清心肺，积毒既化，婴儿可免除此患。两种说法不同，各有所见：一谓无胎毒者，不可轻服；一谓有胎毒者，宜预先解除。使用者应当审慎。
【附方】旧方三首，新方三十一首。
小儿初生：浴汤中加入少许盐，擦干身体，用少许腻粉摩擦其身，既不畏风，又能散诸气。（《全幼心鉴》）
初生锁肚：证由胎中热毒，结于肛门，儿生之后，闭而不通三日者。急令妇人吸吮儿前后心、手足心及脐共七处，四、五次。以轻粉半钱，少许蜜，温水化开，时时给少许，以通为度。（《全幼心鉴》）
小儿涎喘，服药不退者：用无雄鸡子一个取蛋清，加入轻粉（炒）十钱拌和，银器盛放，置于汤瓶上蒸熟。三岁儿全部吃完，当吐痰或泄泻而愈。气实者方可使用。（演山《活幼口议》）
幼儿哺乳不止，服此立效：腻粉一钱，盐豉七粒（去皮）。研磨均匀，丸如麻子大。每服三丸，藿香汤送下。（《活幼口议》）
小儿吃泥及腹胀。用腻粉一分，沙糖和丸如麻子大。空腹米饮下一丸，良久泄出泥土，病愈。（《经验方》）
大小便闭，胀闷欲死，二三日则杀人。腻粉一钱，生麻油一合，相和，空腹服。（《圣惠方》）
大便壅结：腻粉半钱，沙糖一弹丸大。研丸如梧子大。每服五丸，临卧温水送下。又方：腻粉二钱，黄丹一钱。为末。每米饮服一钱。（《普济方》）
血痢腹痛：腻粉五钱，定粉三钱。同研，水浸蒸饼心少许，和丸如绿豆大。每服七丸或十丸，艾叶一枚，水一盏，煎汤送下。（《秘宝方》）
消中嗜食，多因外伤瘅热，内积忧思，啖食咸物及面，致脾胃干燥，饮食倍常，不生肌肉，大便反坚，小便无度。轻粉一钱为末，姜汁拌匀，长流水送下，齿浮是效，后服猪肚丸补之。（危氏《得效方》）
一切虚风：不二散：用腻粉一两（汤煎五度如麻脚，慢火焙干），麝香半两。细研。每服一字，温水调下。（孙用和《秘宝方》）
水气肿满：汞粉一钱（乌鸡子去黄，盛粉，蒸饼包，蒸熟取出），苦葶苈（炒）一钱，同蒸饼杵丸如绿豆大。每车前草汤下三、五丸，日三服，神效。（《医垒元戎》）
痘疮生翳：轻粉、黄丹等分。为末。左目患吹右耳，右目吹左耳，即退。（王氏《痘疹方》）女人面脂：太真红玉膏：轻粉、滑石、杏仁（去皮）等分。为末。蒸过，入脑、麝少许，以鸡子清调匀，洗面毕敷之。旬日后，色如红玉。（《闺阁事宜》）
牙齿疼痛：轻粉一钱，大蒜一瓣，杵饼，安膈骨前陷中。先以铜钱隔了，用蚬壳盖定扎住，一宿愈。左疼安右，右疼安左。（《摘玄方》）
风虫牙疳，脓血有虫：轻粉一钱，黄连一两，为末掺之。（《普济方》）
小儿耳烂：轻粉、枣子灰等分，研，油调敷。（《摘玄方》）
底耳肿痛，汁水不绝：轻粉一钱，麝香一分，为末掺之。（《简便方》）
烂弦风眼：腻粉末，口津和，点大眦，日二、三次。（《圣惠方》）
小儿头疮：葱汁调腻粉涂之。又方：鸡子黄炒出油，入麻油及腻粉末，敷之。（《集简方》）
小儿生癣：猪脂和轻粉抹之。（《直指方》）
牛皮恶癣：五更食炙牛肉一片，少刻以轻粉半钱，温酒调下。（《直指方》）
杨梅疮癣：《岭南卫生方》：用汞粉、大风子肉等分，为末，涂之即愈。《医方摘玄》：用轻粉二钱，杏仁四十二个（去皮）。洗疮拭干，搽之。不过三次，即愈。干，则以鹅胆汁调。
杨梅毒疮：《医学统旨》：用轻粉一钱，雄黄、丹砂各二钱半，槐花（炒）、龟板（炙）各一两。为末，糊丸如梧子大。每服一钱，冷茶下，日二服，七日愈。《杨诚经验方》：用轻粉、胡桃仁、槐花（炒研）、红枣肉各二钱。捣丸。分作三服，初日鸡汤下，二日酒下，三日茶下，三日服尽，五日疮干，七日痂落。一方：用猪肾一对，去膜批开，各掺轻粉一钱扎定，麻油二两炸熟。顿食，不破口肿牙。仍服金银花药。一方：用大鸡卵一个，去黄留白，入轻粉一钱搅匀，纸糊饭上蒸熟食。
疮不合：以齑汁温洗拭干，用葱汁调轻粉，敷之。一方：轻粉五分，黄蜡一两。以粉掺纸上，以蜡铺之。缚在疮上，黄水出即愈。（《永类方》）
痈疽恶疮，杨梅诸疮：水银一两，朱砂、雄黄各二钱半，白矾、绿矾各二两半。研匀罐盛，灯盏盖定，盐泥固济，文武火炼，升罐口扫收。每以三钱，入乳香、没药各五分，洒太乙膏上贴之，绝效，名曰五宝霜。
(Sourced from the Song Dynasty *Jiayou Bencao*)
[Names] Gongfen (Mercuric Chloride), Qingfen (Light Powder, from *Kaibao Bencao Shiyi*), Qiaofen (Sharp Powder, from *Rihua Zi Bencao*), Nifen. Li Shizhen said: "Qing" (Light) refers to its texture; "Qiao" (Sharp) refers to its shape; "Ni" (Greasy/Smooth) refers to its nature. In ancient times, when Xiao Shi and Duke Mu of Qin refined Feiyun Dan (Flying Cloud Elixir), the first transformation product was Qingfen, which is this substance.
[Preparation] Li Shizhen said: The method for sublimating Qingfen: Take 1 liang of Mercury (Shuiyin), 2 liang of Alum (Baifan), and 1 liang of Salt (Yanshi). Grind them together until no mercury droplets are visible. Spread the mixture in an iron vessel, cover it with a small black earthenware bowl. Sieve stove ash, mix with salt water, and seal the mouth of the bowl tightly. Burn charcoal for the time it takes to burn two incense sticks, then open. The powder will have sublimated onto the upper part of the bowl. It is white as snow, light and lovely. One liang of mercury can yield 8 qian of powder. Another method: Take 1 liang of Mercury, 7 qian of Green Vitriol (Zaofan), and 5 qian of White Salt. Grind together and sublimate as described above. Yet another method: First, stir-fry 4 liang of Green Vitriol, 1 liang of Salt, and 5 qian of Saltpeter (Yanxiao) until yellow to make a catalyst. Then take 1 liang of Mercury, add 2 liang of the catalyst, and 2 qian of Alum. Grind uniformly and sublimate as described above. *Haike Lun* states: Various alums do not combine with mercury, but Green Vitriol mixed with salt can transform mercury into powder. Why? Mercury is considered the soul of Gold; Green Vitriol is the essence of Iron. Their qi shares the same root, allowing temporary formation of powder. Without salt, the color would not be white.
[Flavor and Properties] Acrid, Cold, Non-toxic. Tang Shenwei (Daming) said: It is opposed by Magnetite (Cishi) and Realgar (Shihuang); contraindicated in all blood disorders, because it originates from Cinnabar (Dansha). Li Shizhen said: Warm, Dry, Toxic. Its nature is ascending and floating. Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Tufuling (Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma), aged soybean paste, Heiqian (Black Lead), and Tiejiang (Iron Slurry) can neutralize its toxicity.
[Indications] Unblocks the Large Intestine; treats pediatric gan accumulation and scrofula (Luoli); kills parasites causing sores, scabies, and tinea; treats rhinophyma (jiu chi) and wind-sores with itching (Chen Cangqi). Treats phlegm-fluid retention, edema, distension, and toxic sores (Li Shizhen).
[Elucidation] Kou Zongshi said: Mercuric chloride descends phlegm-fluid from the diaphragm and is frequently used in formulas for pediatric salivary overflow and convulsions. However, it should not be taken regularly or in excess, as excessive use damages the body. If combined with fright, it is dangerous and requires caution. Fright is due to deficiency of Heart Qi and should not be treated with purgatives. Using purgatives leads to interior deficiency, allowing fright qi to enter the Heart, making it incurable. If the patient is already deficient, this drug must be strictly prohibited; utmost caution is required.
Liu Wansu said: Silver powder can damage teeth. The upper and lower gingiva belong to the Hand and Foot Yangming meridians. When toxic vapors affect the intestines and stomach, and the spirit, qi, blood, and water-grain nutrients cannot withstand the toxicity, the toxin follows the meridians upward to harm the tender and thin gingival tissues. Li Shizhen said: Mercury is an extremely yin toxic substance. It emerges from cinnabar through fire refinement, becomes Qingfen through refinement with salt and alum, and becomes Yinzhu (Silver Cinnabar) through sublimation with sulfur. It is light, flying, spiritual, and transformative, converting pure yin into dryness and heat. Its nature moves without staying put; it excels at seizing phlegm-fluid and eliminating stagnation. Thus, when edema, wind-phlegm, damp-heat, or toxic sores are seized, phlegm-fluid exits via the gingiva, pathogenic depression is temporarily relieved, and the disease heals. However, if taken in excess or improperly, the toxic vapors are steamed and penetrate the meridians, collaterals, sinews, and bones, unable to exit. Once phlegm-fluid is removed, blood and fluids are depleted, sinews lose nourishment, and Ying and Wei qi become disordered. This transforms into tendon spasms and bone pain, developing into carbuncles, gan ulcers, or hand-foot fissures, insect tinea, and stubborn bi syndrome. Over years, it becomes a chronic disability, with infinite harm. Observing alchemists refining mercury and light powder, if the cauldron loses sealing integrity, iron and stone are penetrated; how much more so human sinews, bones, skin, and flesh? Chen Wenzhong stated that light powder descends phlegm but damages Heart Qi; it should not be used lightly in children, as it harms the Spleen and destroys Yang, inevitably leading to other syndromes. Newborns especially require caution. Conversely, Yanshan Shi believed that fetuses receive maternal dietary heat-toxin qi, accumulating in the chest and diaphragm, causing every newborn to suffer from fright. It is advisable to administer Huanglian to clear heat, Nifen to scatter toxins, along with Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Zhusha (Cinnabar), and honey water to clear and calm the Heart and Lungs within three days of birth. Once accumulated toxins are resolved, the infant is spared this affliction. These two views differ, each having merit: one states those without fetal toxin should not take it lightly; the other states those with fetal toxin should resolve it preemptively. Users must exercise judgment.
[Attached Prescriptions] Three old prescriptions, thirty-one new prescriptions.
For newborn infants: Add a little salt to bath water, dry the infant, and rub a small amount of Nifen over the body. This prevents fear of wind and disperses various qi (*Quanyou Xinjian*).
For congenital anal atresia (Suodu): Caused by fetal heat-toxin binding in the anus, resulting in closure for three days after birth. Urgently have a woman suckle the infant's anterior/posterior chest, palms, soles, and umbilicus (seven points total), four to five times. Mix half a qian of Qingfen with a little honey and warm water. Administer small amounts frequently until passage is achieved (*Quanyou Xinjian*).
For pediatric salivary wheezing unresponsive to medication: Take one egg white from a rooster-less hen. Mix with ten qian of fried Qingfen. Place in a silver vessel and steam over a hot water bottle until cooked. A three-year-old child should consume it entirely. Vomiting phlegm or diarrhea indicates recovery. Only suitable for children with excess qi (*Yanshan Huoyou Kouyi*).
For infants with continuous nursing refusal, effective immediately: Mix one qian of Nifen with seven peeled fermented soybeans (Yanchi). Grind uniformly and form pills the size of sesame seeds. Take three pills per dose with Huoxiang (Agastache) decoction (*Huoyou Kouyi*).
For children eating dirt and abdominal distension: Mix one fen of Nifen with sugar and form pills the size of sesame seeds. Take one pill on an empty stomach with rice drink. After some time, dirt will be excreted, and the condition will heal (*Jingyan Fang*).
For constipation of both urine and stool, severe bloating threatening life, fatal within two to three days: Mix one qian of Nifen with one he of raw sesame oil. Take on an empty stomach (*Shenghui Fang*).
For fecal impaction: Mix half a qian of Nifen with a sugar pill-sized amount of sugar. Grind and form pills the size of wu zi (small seeds). Take five pills before bed with warm water. Alternative: Mix two qian of Nifen with one qian of Red Lead (Huandan). Make into powder. Take one qian with rice drink (*Puji Fang*).
For bloody dysentery with abdominal pain: Mix five qian of Nifen with three qian of Dingfen (Lead Oxide). Grind together. Soak a small amount of steamed bun heart in water, mix with the powder, and form pills the size of mung beans. Take seven or ten pills per dose with decoction made from one mugwort leaf and one cup of water (*Mibao Fang*).
For Xiao Zhong (wasting-thirsty syndrome) with voracious appetite: Often caused by external heat injury, internal worry/thought, consumption of salty foods and wheat, leading to dryness of Spleen and Stomach, excessive food intake, failure to generate muscle, hard stools, and frequent urination. Take one qian of Qingfen as powder, mixed with ginger juice, and wash down with flowing water. Floating gums indicate efficacy. Follow up with Zhudu Wan (Pig Stomach Pill) to tonify (*Weishi Dexiao Fang*).
For all types of deficiency wind: Bu'er San: Take one liang of Nifen (boiled in water five times until residue remains like hemp feet, dried over slow fire) and half a liang of Musk (Shexiang). Grind finely. Take one zi (a very small measure) per dose, mixed with warm water (*Sun Yonghe Mibao Fang*).
For water qi edema and fullness: Take one qian of Hongfen (Mercury Powder - prepared by placing in hollowed chicken egg white, wrapping in steamed bun dough, and steaming), one qian of fried Tingli (Descurainiae Semen/Lepidii Semen), mix with steamed bun dough, and form pills the size of mung beans. Take three to five pills per dose with Cheqian Cao (Plantago Seed) decoction, three times daily. Miraculous effect (*Yilei Yuanrong*).
For pockmarks developing opacity: Mix equal parts Qingfen and Huandan (Red Lead). Make into powder. Blow into the right ear if the left eye is affected, or into the left ear if the right eye is affected. Opacity will recede (*Wangshi Douzhen Fang*).
Women's facial cream: Taizhen Hongyu Gao: Mix equal parts Qingfen, Talcum (Huashi), and Apricot Kernels (Xingren, peeled). Make into powder. Steam, add a little Borneol (Nao) and Musk (Shexiang). Mix evenly with egg white. Apply after washing face. After ten days, skin color resembles red jade (*Guige Shanyi*).
For scratched facial skin: Mix fresh ginger juice with Qingfen powder and apply. Leaves no scar (*Jiuji Fang*).
For toothache: Mix one qian of Qingfen with one clove of garlic. Pound into a cake. Place in the depression in front of the mastoid process. First place a copper coin between the skin and the cake, cover with clam shell, and tie securely. Heal overnight. Apply to the right side for left pain, and vice versa (*Zhai Xuan Fang*).
For wind-worm gum disease with pus, blood, and worms: Mix one qian of Qingfen with one liang of Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma). Make into powder and sprinkle (*Puji Fang*).
For infant ear erosion: Mix equal parts Qingfen and date ash. Grind, mix with oil, and apply (*Zhai Xuan Fang*).
For bottom ear swelling and pain with continuous discharge: Mix one qian of Qingfen with one fen of Musk (Shexiang). Make into powder and sprinkle (*Jianbian Fang*).
For erosive marginal blepharitis (Lanxian Fengyan): Use Nifen powder, mix with saliva, and apply to the inner canthus two to three times daily (*Shenghui Fang*).
For infant scalp sores: Mix Nifen with green onion juice and apply. Alternative: Fry egg yolks to extract oil, add sesame oil and Nifen powder, and apply (*Jijian Fang*).
For infant tinea: Mix pork fat with Qingfen and smear (*Zhizhi Fang*).
For cowhide severe tinea: Eat one slice of roasted beef at dawn. Shortly after, take half a qian of Qingfen with warm wine (*Zhizhi Fang*).
For Yángméi Chuāng (Syphilis-like sore) tinea: *Lingnan Weisheng Fang*: Mix equal parts Hongfen (Mercuric Chloride) and Dayfengzi (Croton Seed Kernel) meat. Make into powder and apply. Healing ensues. *Yifang Zhai Xuan*: Take two qian of Qingfen and forty-two apricot kernels (peeled). Wash the sore, dry it, and apply. Heals within three applications. If dry, mix with goose bile.
For Yángméi Dú Chuāng (Syphilitic ulcer): *Yixue Tongzhi*: Take one qian of Qingfen, two and a half qian each of Xionghuang (Realgar) and Dansha (Cinnabar), one liang each of fried Huaihua (Sophora Flower) and roasted Guiban (Tartar Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum). Make into powder, bind with paste, and form pills the size of wu zi. Take one qian per dose with cold tea, twice daily. Heals in seven days. *Yang Cheng Jingyan Fang*: Take two qian each of Qingfen, Walnut Kernel (Hetaoren), fried and ground Huaihua, and red date meat. Pound into pills. Divide into three doses. Day 1: take with chicken soup; Day 2: with wine; Day 3: with tea. Finish in three days. Sores dry on day 5, scabs fall off on day 7. Another prescription: Take one pair of pig kidneys, remove membrane, split open, sprinkle one qian of Qingfen inside each, tie securely, and fry in two liang of sesame oil until cooked. Consume all at once. Prevents oral ulcers, swelling, and loose teeth. Continue taking Jinyinhua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos) herbs. Another prescription: Take one large chicken egg, remove yolk, keep white. Mix in one qian of Qingfen evenly. Paste with paper, steam over rice, and eat.
For Chan Gan Yin Chuang (Chancre genital ulcer): Sprinkle Qingfen powder directly onto the dry lesion. Scabbing and healing occur immediately (*Wanbiao Jishantang Fang*).
For non-healing sores: Wash with warm vinegar juice, wipe dry. Mix Qingfen with green onion juice and apply. Alternative: Mix five fen of Qingfen with one liang of Yellow Beeswax (Huangla). Sprinkle powder on paper, spread wax over it. Bind to the sore. Healing occurs when yellow fluid drains out (*Yonglei Fang*).
For carbuncles, malignant sores, and various Yángméi sores: Take one liang of Mercury (Shuiyin), two and a half qian each of Zhusha (Cinnabar) and Xionghuang (Realgar), two and a half liang each of Baifan (Alum) and Lüfan (Green Vitriol). Grind uniformly, place in a jar, cover with a lamp saucer, seal with salt mud, and refine using mild and strong fire. Collect the powder sublimated at the jar mouth. Take three qian of this powder, add five fen each of Rushxiang (Frankincense) and Moyao (Myrrh), sprinkle onto Taiyi Gao (Taiyi Plaster), and apply. Extremely effective. Named Wubao Shuang (Five-Treasure Frost).