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Jiaoguai Du (Toxic Swelling of the Foot Ankle) arises on the tendons and bones of the foot. It is caused by dampness invading the bone, wind damaging the skin, or injuries from corporal punishment such as beating with sticks, or other physical trauma. If left untreated for a long time, it may develop into this type of toxic swelling. It is advisable to apply Wanling Gao (Ten Thousand Spirits Ointment) to thoroughly drain the pus and blood, followed by washing with a decoction of Sichuan pepper, tea leaves, and salt to achieve a cure.

Eleven Types of Tumors Illustrated in Diagrams
1. Fen Liu (Powder Tumor) [Curable]
2. Zhong Fen Liu (Intermediate Powder Tumor) [Incurable]
3. Jin Liu (Sinew Tumor) [Incurable]
4. Jian Liu (Shoulder Tumor) [Incurable]
5. Zhou Liu (Elbow Tumor) [Curable]
6. Xie Liu (Flank Tumor) [Incurable]
7. Ru Liu (Breast Tumor) [Curable]
8. Fa Liu (Hair Tumor) [Curable]
9. Yao Liu (Waist Tumor) [Curable]
10. Tui Liu (Leg Tumor) [Curable]
11. Guai Liu (Ankle Tumor) [Curable]

A question was posed: "You state that external diseases are treated according to categories, showing diligent intent and benevolent care. In ancient texts regarding external diseases, there is mention of 'Liu' (Tumors). It is unknown where they originate or how they form. They do not present with pain, itching, or suffering, nor do they involve disasters of cold, heat, pus, or blood. They appear suddenly, as if an object were lodged within, causing inconvenience to the person. What causes this?" The answer is: "Liu refers to the flow, accumulation, gathering, and eventual formation of pathogenic factors. It is formed by the stagnation of Qi and the coagulation of turbid blood within the body. Just as plums and peaches differ in shape, and melons and gourds vary in name and color, tumors also vary. Ancient texts classify them into six types: Gu Liu (Bone Tumor), Zhi Liu (Fat Tumor), Nong Liu (Pus Tumor), Xue Liu (Blood Tumor), Jin Liu (Sinew Tumor), and Shi Liu (Stone Tumor). These names are derived from the specific material nature found within the tumor. The current thirteen types illustrated are categorized by their location of origin; the substances lodged within these tumors are merely aggregations of the aforementioned six types."

Another question arose: "You are correct. Is there a method to treat them?" The answer is: "All diseases originate internally and manifest externally. In ancient times, physicians used ointments to treat internal origins and acupuncture/moxibustion to treat external manifestations, both aiming to expel pathogens. Since tumors are formed by stagnant Qi and turbid blood, surely there are medicines to dispel them? By administering herbal decoctions internally and applying ointments externally, attacking from both inside and out, and treating both interior and exterior simultaneously, the tumor can be cured. One must absolutely avoid reckless use of needles, knives, hooks, or cutting, lest the pus and blood collapse uncontrollably, leading to premature death. Be cautious! Be cautious!"

Shiqiwei Da Liuqi Yin (Seventeen-Ingredient Great Flowing Qi Decoction)
Indicated for all kinds of tumors, regardless of whether they occur on the head, face, chest, back, hands, or feet; it is generally effective.
Ingredients: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Wuyao (Linderae Radix), Binglang (Arecae Semen), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Zisu (Perillae Folium), Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride). Use Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and Dazao (Jujubae Fructus) as guides.
Administration: For tumors located in the upper body, take after meals; for tumors in the lower body, take before meals.

Qiwei Kunbu San (Seven-Ingredient Kelp Powder)
Ingredients: Haizao (Sargassum Herba), Kunbu (Laminariae Thallus) [both soaked in wine], Haishi (Calcitrum), Haifen (Calcariae Concha), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Qingdai (Indigo Naturalis), Fumai (Triticum aestivum Emendatum), plus Haima (Hippocampus).
Preparation: Grind all ingredients into a fine powder. Place on the palm and swallow, or mix with honey to form pills the size of apricot kernels. Take one pill after meals with wine.

Erwei Baizhi Gao (Two-Ingredient Angelica Ointment)
Ingredients: Duanshi (Calcined Gypsum) [size of a copper coin], one piece; Nuomi (Oryza sativa Glutinosa), fourteen grains.
Preparation: Dissolve both ingredients in salt water. Add Chen Sha (Cinnabar) powder. Clarify the mixture and apply the sediment/paste to the affected area.

Siwei Meihua Pian San (Four-Ingredient Plum Blossom Tablet Powder)
Ingredients: Pian Nao (Borneolum Syntheticum), Xuexie (Draconis Sanguis), Huangdan (Minium), Hanshuishi (Aqua Calcitris).
Preparation: Grind into a fine powder and apply topically to the tumor.

Shierwei Longzhu Gao (Twelve-Ingredient Dragon Pearl Ointment)
This ointment is quite effective for various tumors. Dosage should be adjusted according to the condition. Caution is advised when applying near the eyes, throat, or breasts.
Ingredients: Longyacao (Agrimoniae Herba), three liang; Jizao Gen (Ziziphi Spinosae Radix), five qian; Haizao (Sargassum Herba), five qian; Sumu (Sappan Lignum), five qian.
Preparation: Grind into powder. Decoct in twenty bowls of water until reduced to ten bowls, then strain. Prepare ash from Sang Chai Hui (Mori Ramulus Ash), two bowls; Mian Hui (Wheat Bran Ash), one bowl; Cang'erzi Cao Hui (Xanthii Cacumen Ash), two bowls. Place grass paper over a sieve, pour the hot herbal decoction over the ashes to leach out ten bowls of ash juice. Clarify the juice, add to a pot, and simmer gently over low heat until it forms an ointment. Stir in Badou Shuang (Crotonis Semen Extractum), Baixiangding (Streptopeliae Fermentum), Cunxiang (Moschus), and Qingfen (Calomelas). Store in porcelain vessels. Apply to the tumor, replacing old medication with new each time. After several applications, the tumor will naturally ulcerate. Subsequently, apply Wanling Gao to thoroughly drain pus, then apply Shengji San (Flesh-Regenerating Powder) to complete the cure.

Formula for Treating Ying Liu (Goiter/Tumor of the Neck)
Also known as Qi Jing (Qi Neck).
Ingredients: Kunbu (Laminariae Thallus), Haizao (Sargassum Herba), Haidai (Eckloniae Thallus), Haima (Hippocampus) [soaked in rice wash water until swollen], each two liang; Chuanjia (Manis Squama) [stir-fried with soil], Shiyan (Fossilia Osseum), Huangyaozi (Dioscoreophylli Rhizoma) [burned to remove soil and dried], each two qian.
Preparation: Grind into powder. Mix with honey (adding a small amount of flour) to form pills the size of soybeans. Take five to ten pills per dose, swallowed with water prepared from grinding Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix).

Another Formula
Ingredients: Piaoxiao (Sepiae Endoconcha), Kunbu (Laminariae Thallus), Haijinsha (Lygodii Spora), Donghua (Dendranthemi Flos), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Shuijingshi (Quartzum), Haidai (Eckloniae Thallus), Xiakucao (Prunellae Spica), each five qian; Haima (Hippocampus), one; Shiyan (Fossilia Osseum), one liang.
Preparation: Grind into powder. Use Huangyaozi (Dioscoreophylli Rhizoma) as a guide, taken with wine.

Another Formula
Ingredients: Haizao (Sargassum Herba), one liang; Kunbu (Laminariae Thallus), one liang; Haima (Hippocampus), three; Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), three qian; Piaoxiao (Sepiae Endoconcha), one qian eight fen; Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), three qian; Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), three qian; Huangyaozi (Dioscoreophylli Rhizoma), two liang.
Preparation: Grind into powder. Take with decoction of Huangyaozi (Dioscoreophylli Rhizoma). Avoid raw/cold foods and salt.

Another Formula
Ingredients: Kunbu (Laminariae Thallus), Piaoxiao (Sepiae Endoconcha), Haidai (Eckloniae Thallus), each four liang; Huangyaozi (Dioscoreophylli Rhizoma), two liang; Xiaohui (Foeniculi Fructus), five qian; Xiaocao (Agropyri Rhizoma), five qian; Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), three qian.
Preparation: Grind into powder. Take three tea spoons consecutively after meals.

Another Formula
Ingredients: Kunbu (Laminariae Thallus), half jin; Haizao (Sargassum Herba), one jin [washed with rice wash water]; Haima (Hippocampus), one pair [prepared with vinegar]; Shiyan (Fossilia Osseum), one pair [prepared with vinegar, heated and soaked in vinegar, then ground finely]; Piaoxiao (Sepiae Endoconcha), three qian; Xiakucao Zi (Prunellae Spica), one liang [also known as Zitianmingzi, stir-fried with vinegar]. Note: Individual dosage is five qian.
Preparation: Grind into powder. Take with wine.