《靈寶領教濟度金書》Vol. 286

The Lingbao Lingjiao Jidu Jinshu (Golden Book of Lingbao Salvation) records several methods for using talismans (Fulu) to treat common ailments. These talismans were transmitted by the enlightened master Dongwei Gaoshi (a high-ranking Daoist practitioner) and compiled by Lin Lingzhen.

For treating heart and spleen pain: While inscribing the talisman, recite the incantation "Om Di Mo Luo Zun She." Each talisman should be made in three copies. The first is burned over an incense burner in a quiet chamber or ritual altar, mixed with clam-shell powder ash. The second is enshrined at home and burned with spirit money at the second watch (around 9–11 PM), believed to summon celestial physicians (Tianyi) for diagnosis and healing. The third may be swallowed directly or consumed as ash—both methods are said to be effective. The talisman must be written with cinnabar on thin yellow paper, with instructions noted at the back. On the day of use, a summoning talisman must first be burned for efficacy. The accompanying hand seal (mudra) is formed by hooking the fourth finger over the fifth, bending the middle finger to press the palm, and securing it with the thumb.

For treating Qi stagnation: The incantation "Om Wu Zun Ling Mo Guang She" is recited, and the ash is taken with perilla stem decoction.

For treating malaria: The incantation "Om Du Zha Ling Po She" is used, with the ash mixed in a decoction of peach and willow twigs (each seven inches long). Effects are said to manifest within a day.

For treating dysentery: Different formulas apply based on symptoms—red dysentery (bloody stool) uses licorice decoction; white dysentery (mucous stool) uses atractylodes decoction; mixed red-white dysentery uses smoked plum decoction; and "locked-jaw" dysentery (severe nausea) uses pomegranate rind decoction. The incantation is "Duo Chi Na Fa Dou Zha She."

For treating asthma: The ash is taken with coltsfoot flower decoction, accompanied by the incantation "Om Jing Wu Luo Ba Di She."

For treating lower back and kidney pain: The ash is mixed with costus root decoction, with the incantation "Wu Xi Ling Ping Fu She."

For treating cold-dampness and foot Qi (a condition resembling edema or neuropathy): The ash is taken with climbing fern decoction, using the incantation "Nie Po Jie Luo Ban Ban She."

Each talisman follows a specific calligraphic format and is paired with particular herbal decoctions. Proper use requires coordinated hand seals and burning rituals. These methods reflect Daoism’s integrative approach to healing, combining talismanic power, herbal medicine, and ceremonial practice.

This scripture records the Lingbao School's Daoist methods for treating various illnesses through talismanic incantations (Fulu) and medicinal prescriptions. Each ailment has specific incantations and herbal formulas, requiring the burning of talisman paper into ashes to be mixed with designated medicinal decoctions for ingestion.

For headaches: Mix the talisman ashes with angelica root powder and gray tea decoction. Chant "Nituo Hunluo Po Guang She" while inscribing the talisman, followed by "Zizha Lingtuo Zhen Guang She."

For cholera with vomiting and diarrhea: Steep cloves or patchouli to make a decoction for mixing with the ashes. Chant "Jieluo Nu Guang Bin She" during inscription, then "Jiujiang Zhen Qi Guan Zhu Shi An She."

For physical weakness: Use various decoctions or wine-infused solutions to blend with the ashes. Chant "Julun Tuo Zheng Guang Zong Ji She" while drawing the talisman, then "An Buzha A Na Jiu Zhen She."

For severe cold damage (Shanghan): Chant "He'an Tong Li Ying Bing Yuan Guang She" during inscription, followed by "Zheng Tong Yuan Ming An Kang Ji Ji She."

For atypical cold damage symptoms: Chant "Zhengjiu Bu Zheng Shanghan Tong Ying Da Ming She" while inscribing, then "Didu Mo Guang Li She."

For cold damage without sweating: Chant "Li Yi Yuan Tong Fa Han Yi She" during inscription, followed by "Feng Di Chi Jiang Yi Ke Fa Han She."

For mysterious illnesses: Chant "Tong Ying Da Ling She" while drawing the talisman, then "Tong Shen Fa Jin Yi Tong Ding She."

For miscellaneous ailments: Chant "Tong Li Yuan Da Bao An Ji Ji She" during inscription, followed by "Miao Ying Tong Ling Tian Jiang Ling Ji Ji She."

For wind-related disorders: Chant "An Didu Zha Ling Ying Qi She" while inscribing, then "An Di En Guang Ling Po Na She."

For madness and bizarre symptoms: Chant "An Mo Ling Po Zha Na Ji Ji She" during inscription, followed by "An Di Zhen Ling Na Tong Zhen She."

For epilepsy: Chant "An Hu Zha Na Xu Ling Po Ji She" while drawing the talisman, then "An Chi Li Nan Ding Zheng Guang She."

For severe headaches: Mix the ashes with frankincense decoction; taking it three or nine times daily enhances efficacy. Chant "Fa Jiang Ling Ci Guang Ji Ji She" during inscription, followed by "Julun Tuo Di Chan Ti Wu She."

For five types of epilepsy: Use spina date seed decoction to blend with the ashes. Chant "Pu Tuo Ling Qie Po Na She" while inscribing, then "An Ci Mu Ling Jieluo He She."

For mental disturbances: Mix the ashes with jujube decoction; for severe madness, use thunder-repelling decoction instead.

This scripture records a series of Daoist medical talismans (fulu), primarily used for treating gynecological disorders and obstetric complications. Each talisman has specific application methods corresponding to particular ailments:

For stroke symptoms (manifesting as facial paralysis or hemiplegia), the talisman ashes must be taken with polygala root (yuanzhi) steeped in asparagus root (tianmendong) decoction. Talismans addressing mental disturbances (such as convulsions, inappropriate laughter/crying, or insomnia) require administration with frankincense (ruxiang) decoction.

Obstetric-related talismans are particularly numerous: there are talismans for protecting pregnancy and ensuring safe delivery, emergency talismans for difficult labor, and those treating abnormal postpartum lochia. Menstrual disorder talismans should be taken with schizonepeta (jingjie) decoction, while those for metrorrhagia (excessive bleeding) must be used with ashes from freshly burned cotton.

Other gynecological conditions also have corresponding talismans: menstrual pain requires angelica root (danggui) wine decoction, qi-blood deficiency employs specific talismans, and restless fetus syndrome needs mild vinegar decoction. Each talisman comes with esoteric mantras like "Om ti po ming ying guang sha she"—these incantations are believed in Daoist ritual practice to summon divine powers and enhance medicinal efficacy.

Notably, these talismans are typically used in conjunction with specific herbal decoctions (like polygala, frankincense, or angelica), where the burned talisman ashes are mixed into the medicinal broth. This practice embodies the Daoist healing principle of "medicine and Dao sharing the same origin."

This scripture records various Daoist talismans (Fulu) used to treat gynecological disorders and eye diseases. Each talisman has specific applications and methods of administration:

For gynecological conditions, the talismans include:

• The Fetal-Calming Talisman (administered by mixing talisman ashes with jujube tea)
• The Blood-Clot and Qi-Stagnation Dissolving Talisman (prepared by quenching a red-hot hammer or pestle in vinegar, then mixing with talisman ashes)
• The Cold-Constitution Remedy for Women (taken with ginger-salt broth)
• The Qi-Dizziness Treatment Talisman (consumed with benzoin-infused decoction)

The eye disease talismans are more detailed:

• Universal Eye Disorder Talisman
• Cataract and Blurred Vision Talisman
• Evil-Dispelling Eye Protection Talisman (for spirit-induced eye ailments)
• Dizziness and Blurred Sight Remedy
• Red-Eye and Wind-Toxin Infection Talisman (washed with schizonepeta or copper-rust decoction)
• Swollen Wind-Toxin Eye Treatment (using vitex seed decoction)
• Itchy Eye Swelling Remedy (applied with gallnut broth)
• Dark-Spot Cataract Talisman (taken with wolfberry tea)

Each talisman is accompanied by specific incantations (such as "Nina Bindu Mada Li She"), known in Daoism as "true words" (Zhenyan)—sacred language for communicating with deities. Proper usage requires first inscribing the talisman, then administering it with the corresponding medicinal decoction either orally or as an eyewash. These treatments exemplify the Daoist integration of talismanic arts with traditional Chinese medicine.

This scripture records a series of Daoist talismans (fulu, special symbolic patterns imbued with spiritual power) along with their specific application methods. Each talisman is accompanied by particular incantations and usage instructions, primarily employed for treating various illnesses.

For eye ailments, there are three types of talismans: The first uses cooked rehmannia (shu dihuang) decoction mixed with talisman ashes to treat blurred vision; the second employs ligusticum (chuanxiong) decoction mixed with talisman ashes for glaucoma; and the third can be taken internally or used externally as a wash for severe eye diseases.

There are multiple talismans for childhood illnesses: One treats infantile convulsions, using jujube decoction mixed with talisman ashes applied to the crown of the head at night; another addresses childhood asthma, coughing, and opisthotonos (a condition of muscular rigidity); and yet another is for vomiting milk and chest congestion, requiring atractylodes (baizhu) decoction mixed with talisman ashes.

Other common childhood ailments such as diarrhea, dysentery, feverishness, and fright-induced malnutrition also have corresponding talismans, most of which require jujube decoction mixed with talisman ashes. Finally, talismans for various dental problems are also mentioned.

Each talisman is paired with specific incantations, such as "Om Maloni Zun Zha She" or "Om Pi Zha Pi Zha Ni Guang She"—mystical syllables known in Daoism as "true words" (zhenyan), believed to possess the power to summon divine forces. Their use must be accompanied by the ritual of "writing the talisman" (shu fu, the act of inscribing the fulu).

This is a set of Daoist talismanic incantations (fulu) for treating throat, oral, and bodily ailments. Each talisman involves reciting mantras (beginning with the mystical syllable "Om") followed by specific application methods:

For throat disorders: Recite "Om ti nan bu nan guang she" before drawing the talisman, then chant "Om zun tu xi na ying she."

For oral and throat ailments: Chant "Om zi zha na ying fa zha she" before inscribing the talisman, followed by "Om wu tu ying ban ban she."

For festering tooth sockets: Combine with a schizonepeta and honeycomb decoction for gargling or topical application. Recite "Om lan zhen guang mu tuo ning she" before drawing, then "Om zi da ling wu zha she."

For wind-caused tooth decay: Administer with a dryopteris root decoction. Chant "Om ning li nan wu guang ning she" before inscription, followed by "Om fa na tu bin guang she."

For foul-smelling tooth root abscess: Apply alum-mixed ash paste after reciting "Om zi zha meng pu hua she" and drawing the talisman, then chant "Om zhen guang hui ling she."

For throat blockage: Take with mugwort leaf decoction after chanting "Om ning na po li ding she" and inscribing, followed by "Om zi na guang mu li da li she."

For swollen tongue (mu she): Fumigate with cnidium seed mixture after reciting "Om di ling na gu zun ming she" and drawing, then chant "Om zun zha na mu chi guang she."

For oral ulcers: Gargle with apricot kernel decoction after chanting "Om da chen mu ying zha zha she" and inscribing, followed by "Om seng tu ning guang fei she."

For throat wind disorder: Recite "Om feng zong li nan she" before drawing, then "Om wu nan guang zun li ji ji she."

For severe throat wind: Administer with smoked plum decoction after chanting "Om ti chi ti ming zun she" and inscribing, followed by "Om yao guang pu ti nan she."

The final three sets are universal talismans for miscellaneous physical symptoms, each requiring specific mantra recitation before application. These talismans exemplify the Daoist medical approach that integrates mystical incantations with herbal therapeutics.

This scripture documents the Lingbao tradition's talismanic formulas (fulu) and their applications for treating various ailments. Each condition has corresponding mantras (known as "true words") and specific methods for inscribing the talismans. In practice, the paper talisman is burned to ashes and mixed with particular medicinal ingredients.

For treating carbuncles (a suppurative skin condition), the talismanic ashes are blended with lime or mung bean powder for topical application. The accompanying mantra is "Om Di Ling Nan Duo Po She," while the inscription chant is "Om Wu Bu Nan Chi Da Duo She."

Renal abscesses and nephric fistulas require talismanic ashes mixed with black soybean paste. The healing mantra is "Om Pi Ling Nan Po Luo Xie She," with the inscription chant "Om Chi Bu Nan Tu Zha She."

Genital disorders call for talismanic ashes taken with fennel decoction. The mantra reads "Om Wu Mo Luo Duo Tuo Ye She," while inscribing with "Om Wu Bu Ling Guang Duo She."

Urinary difficulties are treated with talismanic ashes dissolved in sour jujube juice. The mantra is "Om Pu Tuo Zhen Li Ling Ji Ji She," and the inscription chant "Om Da Ming Po Di Chi Ji Ji She."

Hemorrhoid treatments involve fumigation and washing with bitter orange peel decoction. The mantra is "Om Tu Chi Ling Nan Zhen Guang She," and the inscription chant "Om Po Luo Li Ban Guang She."

Chronic ulcers require talismanic ashes blended with fritillaria powder. The healing mantra is "Om Wu Bu Ling Da Zha She," while inscribing with "Om Di Ling Tuo Wu Zha She."

For malignant abscesses, the mantra is "Om Zi Fa Na Wu Guang Li She," with inscription chant "Om Di Piao Ling Mo She."

Traumatic injuries use the mantra "Om Chi Li Nan Guang Bin She," and inscription chant "Om Fa Tou Bin Zha Na She."

Blade wounds are treated with talismanic ashes mixed with medicinal powder. The mantra is "Om Zun Li Po Na Ling She," and inscription chant "Om Li Di Nan Ling Guang She." An alternative formula uses the mantra "Om Po Ming Zun Li Guang Nan She," with inscription chant "Om Zun Lu Pi Po Di She."

For general pain and injuries, talismanic ashes are blended with medicinal ointment. The mantra is "Om Fa Di Ling Nan Guang She," with inscription chant "Om Dou Po Luo Ling Nan She."

Snake and dog bites require talismanic ashes mixed into ointment. The mantra is "Om Zun Lu Zun Lu Nan She," and inscription chant "Om Fa Po Ni Ling Zun She."

Tiger bite treatments involve ingesting talismanic ashes with frankincense decoction while also applying ash-infused ointment topically. The healing mantra is "Om Tun Li Ming Guang She."

This scripture records the talismanic incantations (fulu) and specific application methods used by the Lingbao (Numinous Treasure) tradition of Daoism for treating various diseases. Each ailment has corresponding mantras (beginning with the Sanskrit seed syllable "Om") and prescribed methods for creating talismans.

For treating ear and nose disorders:

The incantation for malignant ear diseases is "Om phat jia na pin guang ji she," while drawing the talisman requires reciting "Om di neng qie pin nuo she."

Nasal ailments are treated with the mantra "Om pi di zun nan chi she," accompanied by "Om zun li nan phat jia na she" during talisman inscription.

For impacted earwax (ting'er), musk is blended with talismanic ashes to be blown into the ear while chanting "Om di xiang guang zun mu tuo she."

Nasal congestion (wengbi) requires inserting talismanic ashes into nostrils while reciting "Om bo da po ning zhen she."

For treating abscesses and swellings:

Malignant ulcers are treated with a mixture of Artemisia anomala herb and talismanic ashes, using the incantation "Om yuan en ke ying da ming she."

All toxic sores require topical application of talismanic ashes blended with protective flower herbs, accompanied by "Om di nan ming guang fei zha she."

For pre-suppurative infections, the mantra is "Om zi mu nan zun guang li she."

Burns (tanghuo shang) are treated with mineral medicine pyrolusite water mixed with talismanic ashes while chanting "Om zha nan zha nan ying guang she."

Festering ulcers call for bamboo leaf ash poultices with the incantation "Om wu lin tuo tu guang she."

Leprosy sores (dafeng chuang) require internal consumption of talismanic ashes mixed with cocklebur herb powder in tea, combined with external application using shaofen powder, while reciting "Om pi ling zha po di she."

Pediatric malignant sores are treated with topical application of talismanic ashes blended with calomel, using the mantra "Om di piao long tong li she."

Each incantation has corresponding inscription mantras, requiring specific Sanskrit pronunciations during talisman creation. These methods integrate Daoist ritual formulas with Chinese herbal medicine and mineral therapeutics, exemplifying the distinctive characteristics of Daoist medical practice known as "zhuyouke" (incantation therapy).

This text records Daoist talismans (fulu) and ritual methods for treating external injuries and exorcising evil. Each talisman corresponds to different injury conditions:

Talisman for treating swelling wounds: Apply a poultice of fish glue mixed with plant ash externally while taking it orally with wine. Recite the incantation "Om Zun Da Mu Guang Ling She," then draw the talisman, followed by chanting "Om Da Ling Tu Man Guang She."

Talisman for knife wounds, fractures, and tumors: First chant "Om Di Ying Guang Zun Tuo She," draw the talisman, then recite "Om Da Chi Tuo Ming Zun She."

Special talismans exist for various knife wounds, requiring the chant "Om Qi Li Nan Fa Dou Na She," and while drawing the talisman, recite "Om Zi Zha Ban Ji Ji Li She."

Talisman for puncture wounds: Crush bloodstone (a medicinal herb) and mix with ash for application. Chant "Om Ying Zi Na Pi Ling Da She," and while drawing the talisman, recite "Om Zi Mu Ling Tuo Chi Di She."

Talisman for snake/rodent bites and beast venom: Chant "Om Di Pi Nan Po Ji Ji She," and while drawing the talisman, recite "Om Po Zha Na Zun Ling Li Ji She."

When using ritual incense (xianxiang), first draw a summoning talisman in the incense burner with agarwood (a precious aromatic). Recite the invocation: "When heaven and earth first opened, yin and yang merged, sun and moon shone, the Five Phases descended, the Three Officials (heaven, earth, and water) descend, all spirits assemble..." This is the incantation to summon the Celestial Physician (Tianyi, Daoist medical deity). If the designated physician is unavailable, another may be invited instead.

Finally, it records the incantation for summoning the Wind-Specialist Celestial Physician (for wind-related ailments): "Purple qi clear and luminous..." listing five physicians by name: Sun Kangzhong, Lu Yuan, Chen Antong, Zheng Gongdi, and He Buwen, requesting their swift arrival at the ritual altar.

This passage records the ritual methods for summoning celestial physicians from the Lingbao Lingjiao Jidu Jinshu (Golden Book of Lingbao Salvation Through Teaching). The practice consists of several key components:

First comes the recitation of specific mantras (such as "Om Budi Lingnan Zizha She"), most derived from Sanskrit phonetics for communicating with celestial realms. These chants must be accompanied by precise hand seals (mudras) and visualizations—for instance, "three repetitions of Southern Qi" refers to cultivation methods aligned with the fire energy of the southern direction.

Next follows the summoning of specialized celestial physician teams for different medical disciplines. Each ailment category has corresponding divine healers:

• General Medicine Physicians: Huang Xianqing, Meng Guangzong, and five others
• Ophthalmology Physicians: Meng Shu'an, Zhao Kangzhong, and two others
• Obstetrics Physicians: Zhao Kai, Wang Zhen, and three others
• Pediatrics Physicians: He Conghui, Dai Tongxin, and two others
• Surgery Physicians: Gao Yinghe, Zhang Tianwei, and two others
• ENT Physicians: Cao Di and Sun Yingzhi
• Dental Physicians: summoned via mantra without listing specific names

Each invocation requires burning corresponding talismans (fulu) like the "Sun-Moon Union Talisman" in incense burners while reciting associated spells. The character "she" (摄) signifies harnessing divine power, while phrases like "urgently descend" and "swiftly arrive" emphasize immediate spiritual response.

Technical terms such as "Jiutian Jiansheng" (Nine Heavens Birth-Supervisors) and "Qianyuan Faxiang" (Primordial Cosmic Manifestations) refer to fundamental energies from different celestial realms. The complete ritual requires the priest to internally refine the Three Treasures (Jing, Qi, and Shen) while externally harmonizing with cosmic energies (Qi), thereby bridging the three realms through talismans and incantations to invoke healing deities for worldly salvation.

This passage presents the incantations and ritual procedures for summoning Celestial Physicians (celestial medical officials) from the Lingbao Lingjiao Jidu Jinshu (Golden Book of Lingbao Salvation). It details the process of invoking specialized groups of heavenly healers through specific mantras to cure illnesses and dispel misfortunes at the ritual altar.

The ceremony begins with chanting the "Qian Yuan Zhen Ling" (Pure Spirits of Primal Heaven) mantra to activate the ritual space. This is followed by sequentially summoning five Celestial Physicians including Zhou Da and Lin He. Next, esoteric mantras like "Poni Ju Poni" are recited to invoke the "Trauma and Fracture Division" physicians specializing in external injuries and bone fractures.

Subsequently, the "Tian Zhen Yuan Ying" (Primordial Response of Celestial Truth) mantra calls forth three physicians including Zhao Tong and Ke Zhong, accompanied by Sanskrit dhāraṇīs like "Oṃ Saṅgha Naṭa" to summon the "Metal Projectile Division" healers who treat wounds from blades and arrows.

The "Du Tian Si Guang" (Radiant Thoughts of the Capital Heaven) incantation then invites Zhong Ren, Bao Chu and others, coupled with mantras like "Oṃ Ḍaṃ Muṭa Nam" to invoke the "Acupuncture and Cauterization Division" specialists for treating burns and needling injuries.

Following this, the "Yuan Ming Zhen Jue" (True Formula of Primordial Light) summons Zhang Zhu, Wan Kai and colleagues, along with "Oṃ Buṭa Na Ming" mantras to call the "Boils and Abscesses Division" healers for skin infections and swellings.

The final segment employs the "Zi Li Ying Ling" (Numinous Response of Auspicious Power) incantation to invite Ni Dao, Cao Zhongmao and others, accompanied by "Oṃ Ḍīṭa Na Po" mantras to summon the "Talismanic Curse Division" specialists who treat mystical afflictions from spells and prohibitions. Each section concludes by emphasizing the physicians' swift descent to the ritual platform, showcasing Daoism's tradition of healing through prescribed ceremonies and sacred incantations.