Esoteric Meanings of the Grotto Heavens, Vol. 5

original: 丹商 (Dān shāng). This phrase in the OCR is unusual in a medical context; it likely refers to the "surface and substance" of the skin or may be an OCR error for "healthy tissue." When Damp-Heat A Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concept where internal "moisture" and "heat" combine to cause inflammation and oozing. encounters further moisture, it generates "worms" original: 蟲 (chóng). Historically, this term referred to any microscopic pathogen or parasite thought to cause disease. which seek to destroy the healthy tissue and instead harm the skin. The method of treatment involves the internal administration of herbs that clear dampness and heat, supported by ingredients that "cool the blood." When the blood is cooled, the heat recedes; when the heat recedes, the fluid becomes clear and flows easily. Once both dampness and heat are eliminated, how can these "worms" survive? Furthermore, by employing external treatments to resolve the pent-up toxins, the condition cannot persist. Thus, the sores are healed as soon as they are washed.

Body-Soothing Powder

Four Doses

Witnessing the Heavenly Purpose original: 同天見旨 (Tóng tiān jiàn zhǐ). Suggests the formula aligns with divine or natural law.
Yellow Water Sores

Hall of Great Thought original: 大惟堂 (Dàwéi Táng). The name of the pharmacy or publishing house.

Relaxing and Resolving Pill