Esoteric Meanings of the Grotto Heavens, Vol. 4 (Unknown) - Page 12

When the Lung Qi of the nose is not clear, the nose itself suffers harm. Once the nose is afflicted, the condition spreads across the face. People in the world do not realize that the Lung Meridian One of the primary pathways of "Qi" or vital energy, which in Chinese medicine is said to "open into the nose" and govern the skin. is diseased. They may wash their faces with cold water, which causes "heat in the blood" to stagnate and congeal. This results in clumps forming on the face, which then erupt into sores. The method of treatment must involve clearing the Lung Qi while simultaneously dispersing "wind" In traditional medicine, "wind" refers to external pathogens that cause sudden itching or rashes., activating the blood of the lungs, and then dispelling "fire" Inflammation or intense internal heat.. Only after this should topical ointments be used for external treatment; in such cases, there are none who do not recover quickly.

Enhanced Licorice and Platycodon Decoction

For treating lung-wind rosacea and nose sores

Platycodon Root 3 mace original: "桔梗" (Jiegeng); used to guide medicine to the upper body and throat.
Licorice Root 1 mace original: "甘草" (Gancao); a harmonizing herb that reduces toxicity.
Sweet Chrysanthemum 2 mace original: "甘菊" (Ganju); clears heat from the head and eyes.
Natural Indigo 2 mace original: "青黛" (Qingdai); a cooling blue powder used for infections.
Poria Mushroom 3 mace original: "茯苓" (Fuling); a fungus used to drain dampness.
White Aconite 8 candareens original: "白附子" (Baifuzi); specifically used for "wind" ailments affecting the face.
Trichosanthes Root 2 mace original: "天花粉" (Tianhuafen); clears heat and generates fluids.
Dahurian Angelica 5 candareens original: "白芷" (Baizhi); opens the nasal passages and relieves pain.

Decoct in water and take orally.

Apricot-Yellow Powder recorded later

Powder-Flower Sores and Skirt-Edge Sores

"Powder-flower sores" likely refers to lead-based makeup reactions; "Skirt-edge sores" (qunbianchuang) refers to lesions appearing along the jawline or margins of the face.