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Xuan Yong (Hanging Abscess), also known as Ma Qi Yong (Riding Abscess), is colloquially called Tou Fen Lao Shu (Stealing Feces Mouse). It is mostly caused by excessive sexual indulgence while retaining semen. The prescription is as follows:
Jinyinhua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos) 4 liang, Yinggongying (Taraxaci Herba) 2 liang, Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) 1 liang, Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) 1 liang, Sheng Gancao (Raw Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 1 liang, Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) 5 qian, Tianhuafen (Trichosanthis Radix) 2 qian.
Decoct with water and take orally. One dose will cause it to dissipate; two doses will result in complete recovery.

The treatment method is the same as that for Bei Yong (Back Abscess) in its initial stage, yielding extremely miraculous effects.

Located above the knee, presenting with redness, swelling, and pain, it is also known as Xi Yong (Knee Abscess). The prescription is as follows:
Sheng Huangqi (Raw Astragali Radix) 4 qian, Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) 1 liang, Jinyinhua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos) 1 liang, Fuling (Poria) 3 qian, Yiren (Coicis Semen) 5 qian, Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix) 3 qian, Diyü (Sanguisorbae Radix) 1 qian, Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) 3 qian, Tiannanxing (Arisaematis Rhizoma Preparatum) 1 qian, Sheng Dihuang (Raw Rehmanniae Radix) 5 qian.
Add several bowls of water, decoct until one bowl remains, and take on an empty stomach.

Located in the middle of the thigh. After the abscess forms, the wound fails to close. Within the rotting tissue, a bone-like structure suddenly appears, causing unbearable pain. Folk belief mistakenly identifies this as a growing bone, but it is actually transformed from damp-heat toxin. Internal prescription:
Fuling (Poria) 1 liang, Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen) 1 liang, Jinyinhua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos) 3 liang, Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix) 5 qian, Zihua Diding (Violais Herba) 1 liang.
Decoct with water and take orally. After six doses, the bone-like structure will dissipate; after another ten doses, full recovery will be achieved. External application:
Fei Miduoseng (Lead Monoxide prepared by sublimation), mixed with Tongyou (Tung Oil) into a paste, applied to the affected area. This yields particularly rapid results.

This condition occurs at the tips of fingers or toes. It begins with itching followed by pain, the nails turn dark, and over time, ulceration and decay occur, leading to the sequential shedding of phalanges. Recommended treatment:
Large dose of Sheng Gancao (Raw Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma).
Grind into fine powder, mix with Mayou (Sesame Oil) to form a very thick paste, change daily, and heal within ten days. Internal prescription:
Jinyinhua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos) 3 liang, Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix) 3 liang, Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) 2 liang, Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 1 liang.
Decoct with water and take orally. Continuous administration for ten doses should lead to recovery.

Burn Shedui (Ophiopogonis intermedia skin/snake slough) to ash, mix with Zhuyou (Pig Fat), and apply externally. This is extremely effective.

This condition presents with swelling without color change, diffuse swelling and pain, and hardness like stone. Crush Sheng Shanglu (Raw Phytolaccae Radix), add a small amount of salt, and apply externally. This is extremely effective.

Shegan (Belamcandae Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Ganyedi (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) each 8 fen; Shexiang (Moschus) 2 fen; Qianhu (Peucedani Radix) 3 fen; Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu); Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) 1 qian.
Decoct with water. Approximately three doses are sufficient for recovery.