论曰射工中人，初未成疮，但恶风寒热，皮肤如针芒所刺，渐渐成疮，始如豆粒，痛如
火烧，证如伤寒，或如中恶，有不能言者，身体苦强，四肢拘急，头痛骨 ，口张多欠，朝
减暮甚，三日齿牙出血，须急治之。过七日则危殆，远不过七日死，射工一名蜮，一名短狐
，其色黑，状如大蜚，且有雌雄。自春至秋，常在涧水，冬月则入土伏藏，口吐温气，霜雪
在上不冰，方其在水，人因行水及浴，则毒中之，雨潦水涨，随水流入人家，或道上人遇之
，则含沙射人影，所以名射工者，谓如蠼 能射人影，工巧必中故也，又世传射工，口内有
横骨，状如弓弩，以毒射人，自此发也。
治射工中人，恶风寒热，葛芋膏方
野葛（一升） 茵芋 羊踯躅 附子（去皮脐生用） 丹砂（研各一两） 巴豆（去皮
心膜）
上一十味，除研外，捣为末，以不着水猪膏三斤，先入药八味，煎至三上三下，去滓内
丹砂雄黄末，搅至凝，取枣核大，摩痛上，勿近眼，合此膏，勿令妇人鸡犬见。
治射工毒肿生疮，犀角散方
犀角（镑） 甲香 射干 木香 乳香（研） 丁香 黄连（去须） 升麻 鳖甲（醋
炙去裙 ） 牡蛎（ ） 羚羊角（镑） 甘草（炙锉） 黄芩（去黑心各一两） 黄柏（去
粗皮） 吴茱萸（
上一十五味，除乳香研外，捣罗为散和匀，每服二钱匕，水调下，日三，兼以鸡子白调
涂疮毒，良。
治射工中人，寒热，鬼臼浆方
鬼臼叶（一把）
上一味细锉，以苦酒渍之，捣绞取汁一升，顿服，日三。
治射工中人生疮，黑如靥子，或遍赤如刺痛，日晡寒热，或如火灼，不治杀人，射干饮
方
射干 升麻（各二两）
上二味细锉，以水五盏，煎至三盏，去滓适寒温，一日尽服之，其滓敷疮上。
治射工中人，野狼牙浆方
野狼牙叶冬用根
上一味，捣绞取汁半升，顿服，以滓敷所中处。
治射工中人生疮，升麻汤方
升麻（一两） 犀角（镑二两） 射干（一两半）
上三味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，煎至七分，去滓温服，不拘时。
治射工中人，白鸡屎涂方
白鸡屎（白者二七块）
上一味，以汤和研，涂所中处。
治射工伤人，茱萸汤方
生茱萸茎叶（一握）
上一味，细锉熟捣，以水二盏，煎至一盏，去滓顿服。
治射工毒，犀角涂方
犀角（不拘多少）
上一味，以水磨，涂所中处，又取为细末，与麝香同研，水调一钱匕，服之。
治射工伤人，敷疮，皂荚膏方
皂荚（一梃长一尺二寸者）
上一味椎碎，以醋一升，煎如饧，去滓敷疮上。
又方
马齿苋（不拘多少）
上一味，烂捣取汁，饮一盏，又烂捣敷毒上，日四五易。
治射工中人，寒热疮痛，赤苋饮方
赤苋（不拘多少茎叶都用）
上一味，捣烂绞取汁，饮三合，日四五服良。
治射工中人疮痛，芥子涂方
芥子（五合）
上一味，捣烂醋和，浓涂于疮上，半日痛止。
治射工中人去毒方
胡葱（不拘多少）
上一味，细切烂捣，以拓疮上，灸十壮，即瘥，一方云葫蒜。
治射工中人生疮方
蜈蚣（一条）
上一味，烧灰捣罗为末，醋和敷疮上。
论述说：被射工虫中人，起初尚未形成疮疡，只是感到恶风、恶寒、发热，皮肤感觉像被针芒刺扎一样，逐渐形成疮疡，开始像豆粒大小，疼痛如火烧一般，症状类似伤寒，或者像中恶邪之症，有的甚至不能言语，身体僵硬苦痛，四肢拘挛紧急，头痛骨节酸痛，口张频繁打哈欠，早晨症状减轻，傍晚加重，三天后牙齿出血，必须紧急治疗。超过七天则病情危重，最迟不超过七天就会死亡。射工又名蜮，又名短狐，颜色黑，形状像大蚊子，且有雌雄之分。从春到秋，常生活在山涧溪水中，冬季则潜入土中潜伏隐藏，口中吐出温热之气，即使霜雪落在上面也不会结冰。当它在水中时，人因在水边行走或沐浴，就会被其毒气所中；暴雨积水上涨，随水流进入人家，或者行人在路上遇到它，它就含沙向人的影子射击，所以名叫“射工”，意思是像蠼螋（qú liú）能射人影，技艺精巧必能命中。另外世间传说射工口内有横骨，形状像弓弩，用毒气射击人，这种说法由此而来。
治疗被射工虫中人，出现恶风、恶寒、发热症状的葛芋膏方：
野葛（一升）、茵芋、羊踯躅、附子（去皮脐，生用）、丹砂（研细，各一两）、巴豆（去皮心膜）。
以上十味药，除丹砂等需研细者外，其余捣碎为末，用三斤不沾水的猪脂油，先放入八味药，煎煮至“三上三下”的程度（即加热、冷却反复三次），滤去药渣，加入丹砂和雄黄的细末，搅拌至凝固，取枣核大小的药膏，涂抹于疼痛处，注意不要靠近眼睛。配制此膏时，不要让妇女、鸡犬看见。
治疗射工毒气导致肿胀生疮的犀角散方：
犀角（镑片）、甲香、射干、木香、乳香（研细）、丁香、黄连（去须）、升麻、鳖甲（醋炙后去裙边）、牡蛎、羚羊角（镑片）、甘草（炙后锉碎）、黄芩（去黑心，各一两）、黄柏（去粗皮）、吴茱萸。
以上十五味药，除乳香需研细外，其余捣碎过筛混合均匀。每次服用二钱匕，用水调服，每日三次。同时可用鸡蛋清调和药粉涂敷疮毒，效果良好。
治疗被射工虫中人，出现寒热症状的鬼臼浆方：
鬼臼叶（一把）。
以上一味药，细切后用苦酒（醋）浸泡，捣碎绞取汁液一升，一次性服下，每日三次。
治疗被射工虫中人生疮，疮色黑如黑痣，或全身红赤如刺痛感，下午申时前后出现寒热，或如火灼烧，不治疗会致人死亡的射干饮方：
射干、升麻（各二两）。
以上两味药，细切后用水五盏，煎煮至三盏，滤去药渣，待温度适宜后，一日内服完。药渣可外敷于疮上。
治疗被射工虫中人，使用野狼牙浆方：
野狼牙叶，冬季用根。
以上一味药，捣碎绞取汁液半升，一次性服下，药渣敷于中毒部位。
治疗被射工虫中人生疮的升麻汤方：
升麻（一两）、犀角（镑片二两）、射干（一两半）。
以上三味药，粗捣筛匀。每次服用三钱匕，用水一盏，煎煮至七分满，滤去药渣，温服，不拘时间。
治疗被射工虫中人，使用白鸡屎涂方：
白鸡屎（白色的七块，约十四枚）。
以上一味药，用热水调和研磨，涂敷于中毒部位。
治疗射工伤人的茱萸汤方：
生茱萸茎叶（一握）。
以上一味药，细切后熟捣，用水二盏，煎煮至一盏，滤去药渣，一次性服下。
治疗射工毒气，使用犀角涂方：
犀角（不限多少）。
以上一味药，用水磨成汁，涂敷于中毒部位。另取犀角磨成细末，与麝香共同研磨，用水调服一钱匕。
治疗射工伤人，敷疮疡的皂荚膏方：
皂荚（长一尺二寸的一根）。
以上一味药，捶碎，用醋一升，煎煮至饴糖状，滤去药渣，敷于疮上。
又一方：
马齿苋（不限多少）。
以上一味药，烂捣取汁，饮用一盏，再将残渣烂捣敷于毒处，每日更换四五次。
治疗被射工虫中人，出现寒热疮痛的赤苋饮方：
赤苋（不限多少，茎叶均用）。
以上一味药，捣烂绞取汁液，饮用三合，每日四五次，效果良好。
治疗被射工虫中人疮痛，使用芥子涂方：
芥子（五合）。
以上一味药，捣烂后用醋调和，浓涂于疮上，半天后疼痛停止。
治疗被射工虫中人去除毒气的方子：
胡葱（不限多少）。
以上一味药，细切后烂捣，拓敷于疮上，灸十壮，即可痊愈。另一版本说是葫蒜。
治疗被射工虫中人生疮的方子：
蜈蚣（一条）。
以上一味药，烧成灰后捣碎过筛为末，用醋调和敷于疮上。
Commentary states: When a person is afflicted by the "Shegong" (Shooting Worker) insect, initially no ulcer has formed, but there are sensations of aversion to wind, aversion to cold, and fever. The skin feels as if pricked by needle points. Gradually, an ulcer forms, starting the size of a bean, with pain resembling fire burning. The symptoms resemble Taiyang disease (a syndrome caused by pathogenic factors affecting the Taiyang meridian) or sudden evil invasion (Zhong E), where some patients may lose the ability to speak. The body suffers from stiffness, limbs are cramped and tense, headache occurs, bones ache, the mouth opens frequently with yawning. Symptoms decrease in the morning and worsen in the evening. After three days, bleeding from teeth may occur; urgent treatment is required. If treatment is delayed beyond seven days, the condition becomes critical, and death will not exceed seven days. The Shegong is also known as "Yu" (Hidden One) or "Duanhu" (Short Fox). It is black in color, shaped like a large mosquito, and exists in male and female forms. From spring to autumn, it dwells in stream waters; in winter, it burrows into the soil to hide. It exhales warm vapor, so that frost and snow falling upon it do not freeze. While in water, humans walking near or bathing in the water can be poisoned by its toxic qi. When rainwater rises and flows into homes, or when people encounter it on roads, it holds sand in its mouth and shoots at human shadows. Hence the name "Shegong," implying it can shoot shadows like the earwig (Quliu), with such skill that it inevitably hits. Another legend claims the Shegong has a transverse bone in its mouth, shaped like a crossbow, using poison to shoot people; this belief originates from here.
Formula for Ge Yu Gao (Cordyline and Coptis Ointment) to treat affliction by Shegong with aversion to wind, cold, and fever:
Yege (Cordyceps militaris or related herb, 1 sheng), Yinyu (Rhododendron molle or similar), Yangzhizhu (Rhododendron molle), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, peeled and navel removed, used raw), Dansha (Cinnabar, ground, each 1 liang), Badou (Crotonis Fructus, peeled, heart and membrane removed).
The above ten ingredients, except those requiring grinding, are crushed into powder. Using 3 jin of pig fat (Zhogao) that has not touched water, first add eight ingredients and decoct through three cycles of boiling and cooling ("three up, three down"). Strain the dregs, then add ground Dansha and Xionghuang (Realgar). Stir until solidified. Take a piece the size of a jujube pit, rub onto the painful area. Avoid contact with eyes. When preparing this ointment, ensure women, chickens, and dogs do not see it.
Formula for Xi Jiao San (Rhinoceros Horn Powder) to treat swelling and ulcers caused by Shegong toxin:
Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu, shaved), Jiaxiang (Costi Cortex), Shegan (Belamcandae Rhizoma), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Ruxiang (Olibanum, ground), Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, mustards removed), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Biejia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, vinegar-fried, skirt removed), Muli (Ostreae Concha), Lingyangjiao (Saigae Tataricae Cornu, shaved), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, fried and cut), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, black heart removed), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex, rough bark removed), Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus).
The above fifteen ingredients, except Ruxiang which is ground, are crushed, sifted, and mixed evenly. Take 2 qianbi per dose, mixed with water, taken three times daily. Additionally, mix the powder with egg white (Jizi Bai) and apply to the toxic ulcer; this is effective.
Formula for Guijiu Jiang (Podophylli Leaf Juice) to treat affliction by Shegong with chills and fever:
Guijiu Ye (Podophylli Folium, one handful).
The above single ingredient is finely cut, soaked in Kujiu (vinegar), crushed, and squeezed to obtain 1 sheng of juice. Take all at once, three times daily.
Formula for Shegan Yin (Belamcanda Drink) to treat ulcers caused by Shegong, characterized by black spots like moles, or widespread redness like stinging pain, chills and fever in the late afternoon (Shi hour), or burning sensation. Untreated, it can be fatal:
Shegan (Belamcandae Rhizoma), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, each 2 liang).
The above two ingredients are finely cut. Decoct in 5 zhan of water until reduced to 3 zhan. Strain. Drink while warm/cool within one day. Apply the dregs to the ulcer.
Formula for Yelangya Jiang (Wolf's Tooth Plant Juice) to treat affliction by Shegong:
Yelangya Ye (Leaves), use roots in winter.
The above single ingredient is crushed and squeezed to obtain half a sheng of juice. Take all at once. Apply the dregs to the affected area.
Formula for Shengma Tang (Cimicifuga Decoction) to treat ulcers caused by Shegong:
Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 1 liang), Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu, shaved, 2 liang), Shegan (Belamcandae Rhizoma, 1.5 liang).
The above three ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Take 3 qianbi per dose, decoct in 1 zhan of water until reduced to 70%. Strain. Take warm, at any time.
Formula for Bai Jishi Tu (White Chicken Droppings Application) to treat affliction by Shegong:
Bai Jishi (White chicken droppings, 14 pieces).
The above single ingredient is mixed with hot water, ground, and applied to the affected area.
Formula for Zhuyu Tang (Evodia Decoction) to treat injury by Shegong:
Sheng Zhuyu Jingye (Fresh Evodia stems and leaves, one handful).
The above single ingredient is finely cut and thoroughly pounded. Decoct in 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan. Strain. Take all at once.
Formula for Xi Jiao Tu (Rhinoceros Horn Application) to treat Shegong toxin:
Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu, amount unspecified).
The above single ingredient is ground with water into a paste and applied to the affected area. Alternatively, grind into fine powder, mix with Shexiang (Moschus), take 1 qianbi mixed with water orally.
Formula for Zao Jiao Gao (Gleditsia Sinensis Ointment) to treat ulcers from Shegong injury:
Zao Jiao (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus, one stick 1 chi 2 cun long).
The above single ingredient is crushed, decocted in 1 sheng of vinegar until thick like maltose syrup. Strain. Apply to the ulcer.
Another Formula:
Machixian (Portulacae Herba, amount unspecified).
The above single ingredient is thoroughly pounded to extract juice. Drink 1 zhan. Also, pound the residue and apply to the toxicity. Change application 4-5 times daily.
Formula for Chi Xian Yin (Amaranth Drink) to treat chills, fever, and painful ulcers from Shegong:
Chixian (Amaranthus tricolor, stems and leaves, amount unspecified).
The above single ingredient is pounded and squeezed to extract juice. Drink 3 he, 4-5 times daily; this is effective.
Formula for Jiezi Tu (Mustard Seed Application) to treat painful ulcers from Shegong:
Jiezi (Sinapis Semen, 5 he).
The above single ingredient is pounded and mixed with vinegar. Apply thickly to the ulcer. Pain stops after half a day.
Formula to remove toxin from Shegong affliction:
Hucong (Allium tuberosum or Allium chinense, amount unspecified).
The above single ingredient is finely cut and thoroughly pounded. Apply to the ulcer. Moxibustion of 10 Zhu (moxa cones) is performed, leading to recovery. Another version suggests using Hushan (Allium sativum).
Formula to treat ulcers caused by Shegong:
Wugong (Centipedae Corpus, one piece).
The above single ingredient is burned to ash, pounded, and sifted into powder. Mix with vinegar and apply to the ulcer.