Profound Principles of the Grotto-Heavens, Volume 13

Written by Chen Shiduo (courtesy name Jingzhi, pseudonym Yuangong) of Shanyin

Published from woodblocks by his great-grandson, Chen Fenghui (courtesy name Yuyi)

Commentated by Tao Shiyu (courtesy name Shangbai, pseudonym Cunzhai) of Kuaiji

Proofread by Fang Suhui (pseudonym Lizun Zeng)

Sores from Falls, Strikes, and Traumatic Injuries Including Tetanus

Sores resulting from falls and strikes are all caused by blood stasisoriginal: 瘀血 (yūxuè). In Chinese medicine, this refers to blood that has slowed down or pooled due to trauma, preventing proper circulation and healing. that remains trapped inside and does not disperse. If the blood is not "invigorated"—meaning its flow is not restored—then the stasis cannot be removed. If the stasis is not removed, then broken bones cannot be knitted back together.

At the initial moment of injury, one must internally take medicines that invigorate the blood and relieve painoriginal: 活血止痛 (huóxuè zhǐtòng). A fundamental treatment principle in Chinese traumatology focusing on moving trapped blood to stop the sensation of pain.. Externally, use Notoginsengoriginal: 三七 (sānqī). A highly prized medicinal root known in East Asia as the "miracle herb for trauma" due to its unique ability to both stop bleeding and disperse blood clots. ground into a fine powder, mixed with wine until it forms a soft paste, and apply it to the site. The pain will stop immediately and the blood stasis will disperse. If the powder is applied to the sore and kept dry, the wound will not fester or ulcerate. If the powder does not stick, one must frequently apply more Notoginseng powder, allowing it to seep into the wound; use it generously.