Esoteric Meanings of the Grotto Heavens, Vol. 4 (Unknown) - Page 9

Sores appearing in these two locations referring to the mouth and chin areas mentioned in the following headings are mostly caused by the invasion of dampnessIn traditional medicine, "dampness" refers to a heavy, lingering environmental or internal factor, often compared to humidity or fluid stagnation in the body.. When dampness lingers, it generates heat; when heat lingers, it transforms into a toxin, which becomes difficult to resolve. Consequently, the Qi and Blood become obstructed, and the "damp-heat" cannot be dispersed. This results in sores that may not heal for months, a condition particularly common in children. If one uses internal medicines that eliminate dampness and clear heat to dissolve the toxins within the Taiyang, Ren, and Du meridiansThe Greater Yang (Bladder), Conception, and Governing vessels; these are major energy channels that govern the head and midline of the body., and applies external powders or ointments, the stagnation will form scabs and heal.

Dampness-Eliminating Heat-Clearing Powder

A family-transmitted internal treatment, miraculous for "Swallow's Nest Sores" and "Sheep's Beard Sores"

"Swallow’s Nest Sores" (燕窩瘡) typically refers to perioral dermatitis or sores near the ears; "Sheep’s Beard Sores" (羊鬍瘡) refers to folliculitis or eczema on the chin.


Poria mushroom	2 mace original: "茯苓" (Fuling); used to drain dampness.	Dandelion	2 mace original: "蒲公英" (Pugongying); a natural antibiotic and heat-clearer.
Prepared Licorice	1 mace original: "炙甘草" (Zhi Gancao); honey-fried root used to harmonize the formula.	Water Plantain	1 mace original: "澤瀉" (Zexie); used to regulate water metabolism.
White Atractylodes	1 mace original: "白术" (Baizhu); a root used to strengthen the spleen and dry dampness.	Polyporus fungus	1 mace original: "猪苓" (Zhuling); used to promote urination and remove dampness.
Fragrant Angelica	0.5 mace original: "白芷" (Baizhi); used to relieve pain and reduce swelling on the face.	Black Atractylodes	1 mace original: "蒼术" (Cangzhu); a stronger dampness-drying root.
Notopterygium root	0.5 mace original: "羌活" (Qianghuo); treats "wind-dampness" in the upper body.	Snakegourd root	0.5 mace original: "天花粉" (Tianhuafen); clears heat and promotes body fluids.

Decoct in water and take orally

Divine Miracle Pellet

Passed down by Master Wu the True Immortal; most excellent for the external treatment of "Swallow's Nest" and "Sheep's Beard" sores.

original: "巫真君" (Wu Zhenjun); refers to a legendary or Daoist figure associated with medical secrets.