Esoteric Meanings of the Grotto Heavens, Vol. 5 (Unknown) - Page 19

Treating this early ensures the condition does not shift downward to the corners of the face.

...the toxin resides in the Niwan Niwan (泥丸): Literally "Mud Pill," a traditional term for the crown of the head or the fontanelle area in infants, considered a vital energy center. This condition is inherently difficult to save; however, one must urgently use the natural juice obtained from crushing scallion stalks. Mix this juice with a powder of Bletilla and fried Phellodendron bark original: 白芨 (báijí) and 黃栢 (huángbǎi). Applying this mixture to the area will cause the swelling to dissipate immediately. This is an essential treatment that must be known.

Lush Phellodendron Powder

Bletilla: 3 mace Approximately 11 grams
Phellodendron Bark: 3 mace

Fry both ingredients and grind them into a fine powder. Urgently crush scallion stalks to extract their natural juice. Apply this juice [mixed with the powder] to the top of the Niwan the crown of the head. The swelling will dissipate within one day and night.

Ancient Favor Cinnabar

"Ancient Favor Cinnabar" original: 古寵丹 (gǔchǒng dān); also referred to in the text as Red Favor Cinnabar (赤寵丹) is characterized by red swelling that spreads from the top of the head toward the back of the brain the occiput. In some cases, there is swelling accompanied by pain, which is particularly fearsome. This is caused by Wind-Heat Wind-Heat (fēngrè): A traditional diagnostic category referring to an external affliction that causes fever, inflammation, and rapid pulse in the Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang One of the twelve primary pathways of energy (Qi) in the body, which runs from the eyes, over the head, and down the back to the feet, which is why it produces pain.

If the patient also has a fever over the entire body, they should internally take a modified version of "Sage-Inspired Powder with Siler" original: 防風通聖散 (fángfēng tōngshèng sǎn); a classic formula used to clear heat and release the exterior to treat it. Externally, one should apply "Redbud Bark Powder" original: 紫荆散 (zǐjīng sǎn) by rubbing it onto the affected area, and the condition will heal on its own.