Esoteric Meanings of the Grotto Heavens, Vol. 6

...Grind into a fine powder and mix with sesame oil to rub on the swollen area. As the application dries, brush it off and reapply. The snake venom will be completely drawn out, and the patient will recover.

Centipede Sting Sores

Although a centipede sting does not usually develop into a chronic sore or ulcer, it is nonetheless an agonizing experience. Centipedes come in two varieties: the red-legged and the yellow-legged. The yellow-legged variety causes only temporary pain that does not last long. However, the red-legged variety causes severe pain that persists for a long time, as the toxicity of the red-legged centipede is far more potent than that of the yellow-legged one.

If you are bitten, rub the area with the slime original: 涎 (xián), referring to mucus or saliva. of a snail; the pain will cease immediately. If there are no snails in the vicinity, apply the blood from a rooster’s comb to the wound. Alternatively, take Realgar powder original: 雄黃 (xiónghuáng). An arsenic sulfide mineral traditionally used in Chinese medicine to "expel spirits" and neutralize various toxins and pests., twist it into a paper strip soaked in sesame oil, light it, and use the smoke to fumigate the injured spot; the pain will stop instantly. Chewing a single fruit of the Cornelian Cherry original: 山茱萸 (shānzhūyú). A common medicinal fruit used to tonify the liver and kidneys. and applying it as a poultice is also an excellent remedy.

Furthermore, if someone accidentally eats food that a centipede has crawled over and subsequently suffers from abdominal pain, grind a Purple Gold Lozenge original: 紫金錠 (zǐjīndìng), also known as the "Universal Life-Saving Lozenge," a famous emergency formula used for various types of poisoning and acute ailments. into a powder. Mix half a lozenge with a Ginger Decoction and have the patient drink it. Once they have vomited, they will recover.