Thunder Fire Divine Needle，*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 3.，Wind, cold, and dampness toxins invade the meridians, causing diffuse swelling without a defined center; the skin color remains unchanged, but there is pain in the tendons and bones, making it difficult to sit or stand, and the patient cannot lie down comfortably.
Thunder Fire Divine Needle
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Formulas Name : Thunder Fire Divine Needle
Chinese Name : 雷火神针
Drug Formulation
Qi Ai 3 qian, Clove 5 fen, Musk 2 fen.
Source
*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 3.
Processing
Mix the herbs with Qi Ai. First, roll a strip of paper into a tube about as thick as a finger, then pack the moxa mixture tightly into the tube.
Benefits
Wind, cold, and dampness toxins invade the meridians, causing diffuse swelling without a defined center; the skin color remains unchanged, but there is pain in the tendons and bones, making it difficult to sit or stand, and the patient cannot lie down comfortably.
Instructions for Use
To use, lay seven layers of Xiaoshan paper flat over the affected area. Light one end of the needle, press it firmly against the affected area through the paper, and wait until the pain subsides before removing the needle. For severe cases, repeat the procedure once more. After 7 days, a large blister will form, and the treatment will take effect on its own.
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Thunder Fire Divine Needle,Wind, cold, and dampness toxins invade the meridians, causing diffuse swelling without a defined center; the skin color remains unchanged, but there is pain in the tendons and bones, making it difficult to sit or stand, and the patient cannot lie down comfortably.