Esoteric Meanings of the Grotto Heavens, Vol. 6

Apply it and let it dissolve; as it dissolves, replace it. With each replacement, the suffering and pain will slightly ease. Urgently use Elm Root Powder to sprinkle over the wound. As it is sprinkled, it will become damp; as it becomes damp, continue to sprinkle more, and the bleeding will surely stop. Once the bleeding is halted, a life can be reclaimedoriginal: 奪 (duó). While often meaning "to seize," in this medical context it refers to "snatching" a patient back from the grip of death..

In the world today, some treat tiger injuries by pouring one or two bowls of sesame oil over the area to dispel the poisonoriginal: 祛毒 (qū dú). In traditional medicine, animal bites were viewed as "toxic" events requiring neutralization to prevent the spread of "beast-qi" through the body., and then using more sesame oil to wash the wound; this is also a fine method. However, it is ultimately not as miraculous as my own technique. If one also takes internal medicine to calm the spirit and supplement the Vital Energyoriginal: 安神益氣 (ān shén yì qì). This dual approach treats both the psychological trauma/shock and the physical depletion caused by blood loss., and uses external applications like Jade True Powder to promote the growth of new fleshoriginal: 生肌 (shēng jī). This refers to the healing and regeneration of skin and muscle tissue in deep or ragged wounds., the results are even more wonderful.

Elm Root Powder For treating tiger bites; see the final volume for the full recipe

Another Formula

Burnet Bloodwort 2 taels Boil this into a medicinal tea to drink, and also grind the herb into a fine powder to apply directly to the wound. Alternatively, the powder may be mixed with plain hot water and swallowed. One tael should be divided into three doses for drinking. Avoid drinking alcohol.

Vocab list for reference: Elm Root Powder (榆根散), Tiger Injury (虎損), Sesame Oil (香油), Dispel Poison (祛毒), Jade True Powder (玉眞散), Calm the Spirit (安神), Supplement Vital Energy (益氣), Burnet Bloodwort (地榆 - Sanguisorba officinalis), Avoid Alcohol (忌飲酒)