Esoteric Meanings of the Grotto Heavens, Vol. 6

Take Cat Feces original: 貓糞 (māo fèn). Continuing the theme of using the predator's essence to counteract the rat's toxin. (one maceA traditional weight unit, qian, approximately 3.7 grams.), Calomel original: 輕粉 (qīng fěn). Mercurous chloride, a common mineral used in traditional external medicine for its antimicrobial properties, though toxic if ingested. (one candareenA traditional weight unit, fen, approximately 0.37 grams.), and Notoginseng Root original: 三七根 (sān qī gēn). A highly valued medicinal root known for stopping bleeding and promoting tissue regeneration. (five candareens). Roast each until dry and grind them together into a fine powder. Fill the opening of the sore completely; a scab will form, and it will heal.

Horse-Sweat Sores

Horse-Sweat Soresoriginal: 馬汗瘡 (mǎ hàn chuāng). Refers to skin infections or ulcerations exacerbated by contact with horse perspiration, often associated with stable workers or riders. are those that become ulcerated and rotten upon contact with the sweat of a horse. Now, how could horse sweat cause a sore on a person who has no existing wound? It is only those who already have a pre-existing sore who must most strictly avoid letting horse sweat enter the wound.

This is because the nature of a horse is "most active" original: 最動 (zuì dòng). In traditional Chinese medicine, certain animals were categorized by their elemental temperament; the horse's "moving" nature was believed to agitate the "wind" or "heat" in a wound, preventing stabilization.. If a sore is tainted by this sweat, those wounds that are ready to close will not close, and those ready to grow new flesh will not grow. When the new growth fails and the closure is halted, there will inevitably be the suffering of complications that are difficult to cure. In some cases, there is angry swelling or intense pain.

The method of treatment is to use Winter Melon Peel original: 冬瓜皮 (dōng guā pí). Used in traditional medicine to clear heat and reduce swelling. and Sponge Gourd Leaves original: 絲瓜葉 (sī guā yè). Known for cooling properties and treating skin ailments.; boil these in water to make a decoction to wash the wound. Additionally, apply a powdered medicine to the area, and it will heal naturally.