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Shiquan Dabu Decoction (Ten-Ingredient Great Tonifying Decoction)
Indicated for ulcers where the swelling has subsided leaving a soft and slow-healing base with thin pus.
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix, noted as "Huang" in original text), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix), Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark), Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Fu Ling (Poria).
Decoct with two zhong of water, three slices of fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang), and one jujube (Da Zao), then take orally.

Dabu Tang (Great Tonifying Decoction, i.e., Shiquan Dabu Decoction)
Indicated for sores and ulcers that have swollen and ruptured but fail to heal, with aggregated swelling, pale color, cold muscles, cold skin, and spontaneous sweating. Add Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata).

Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction)
Indicated for ulcers accompanied by fever, weak stomach qi, physical fatigue, reluctance to speak, and insomnia.
Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Guishen (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, root part), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium).
Decoct with water and take orally.

Neibu Huangqi Tang (Internal Nourishing Astragalus Decoction)
Indicated for ulcers accompanied by fever and loss of appetite.
Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Tuber), Fu Ling (Poria), Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix), Guanzi Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix), Gan Cao (Licorice Root).
Add three slices of fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) and one jujube (Da Zao), decoct and take orally.

Dingtong Tuoli San (Pain-Calculating Interior-Supporting Powder)
Indicated for pain after pus discharge from an ulcer.
Suke (Papaveris Pericarpium), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Rushiang (Olibanum), Moyao (Myrrha), Guanzi Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex).
Decoct with water and take orally.

Tuoli Xiaodu San (Interior-Supporting and Toxin-Expelling Powder)
Indicated for pain after the rupture of sores and ulcers.
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Bai Fuling (Poria with White Mycelium), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Jinyinhua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos), Gan Cao (Licorice Root).
Decoct with two zhong of water until reduced to eight-tenths, take on an empty stomach (after meals).

Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction)
Formula seen above. Indicated for ulcers with fever and floating, weak pulse; use with modifications.

Shiquan Dabu Decoction (Ten-Ingredient Great Tonifying Decoction)
Formula seen above. Indication same as above; use with modifications.

Huangqi Renshen Tang (Astragalus and Ginseng Decoction)
Indicated for decreased appetite, fever, and fatigue after an ulcer.
Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Tuber), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Shenqu (Massa Medicata Fermentata), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex).
Add three slices of fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) and one jujube (Da Zao), decoct and take orally.

Zhuti Tang (Pig Trotter Decoction)
Indicated for all types of carbuncles and sores, to eliminate tumor toxins, remove necrotic tissue, moisten the wound, and relieve pain.
Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Fengfang (Vespa Nidus), Gan Cao (Licorice Root).
Take one pig trotter, add four to five bowls of water, boil until cooked, remove the oil, take the clear broth, add the herbs, boil for a few moments, strain, and wash the affected area while warm. Subsequently apply a plaster.

Mendong Huangqi Tang (Ophiopogon and Astragalus Decoction)
Indicated for irritability, thirst, and desire for cold drinks after an ulcer.
Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Tuber), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Baishaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Tianhuafen (Trichosanthis Radix).
Decoct with water and take orally.

Ding Chuang (Carbuncle/Boil)
Shuichen Gao (Water-Sinking Plaster)
Indicated for early-stage ding chuang (carbuncle/boil).
Place Biji powder (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma powder) in a cup, let it settle with water, apply with paper. If using a plaster, do not use flesh-regenerating medicines. Wherever point-application medicines are used, surround with this plaster to avoid damaging healthy flesh.