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For lesions on the left side: Use Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, 1.5 qian), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix, 2 qian), Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica, 2 qian), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 0.8 fen), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, 1.2 qian), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, 1.2 qian), Huafen (Trichosanthis Radix, 3 qian), Jiapian (Horseshoe Crab Shell or Pangolin Scale, processed by stir-frying, 2 qian), Gualouren (Benincasae Semen, processed by stir-frying, 3 qian), Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix, 1 qian), Da Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 4 qian), Ziyehu (Perillae Folium, 1 qian), Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride, 1 qian).
Add one cup of wine and three green onion heads (with roots removed).

If the lesion is on the right side, remove Chaihu, Chuanxiong, and Qingpi; Zhiqiao (Aurantii Fructus) or Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) may be added instead.

Meridian-guiding herbs (adjuvant herbs that guide medicinal properties to specific meridians or disease sites):
Guangui (Cinnamomi Cortex, used for Liuzhu [flowing abscess]. Suitable for all cold syndromes, but contraindicated in Fabei [back carbuncle]), Jiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus, processed by stir-frying. Used to reduce swelling, contraindicated after pus discharge), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, used for both Taiyang acupoints), Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix, applicable to the cheeks, posterior hairline, lower right waist, and both cheeks), Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba, used below the hairline), Baijili (Tribuli Fructus, used for the lower left waist), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, used for the forehead corners. Disperses cold-dampness, detoxifies, relieves pain, and wards off evil. Applicable in the early stage of Fabei and Liuzhu), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, applicable to Liuzhu and various dampness syndromes, contraindicated in Fabei), Ruxiang (Olibanum, used in the early stage of Duikou [neck carbuncle], also eliminates all kinds of nameless swellings and relieves pain), Moyao (Myrrha, efficacy similar to Ruxiang), Qinjiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix, relaxes sinews and dissipates Wind from the Jueyin meridian), Ben Cao/Laoben (Ligustici Wallichii Rhizoma, treats headache and neck stiffness), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, used for Liuzhu), Poguzhi/Boguzhi (Psoraleae Fructus, used for the right side of the umbilicus, contraindicated in heat syndromes), Zhifuzi (Prepared Aconiti Lateralis Radix, used for Liuzhu), Yizhiren (Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus, used for the left side of the umbilicus), Baijiezi (Sinapis Semen, used for Liuzhu. Warms Spleen and Lung), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, used for the right zygomatic area. Clears Cold-Lung and Stomach fire), Jiaozhen (Gleditsiae Sinensis Spina, guides other herbs directly to the sore site. Stop use once pus forms), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, applicable to the left shoulder and neck), Da Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, raw form harmonizes the six Fu organs and clears Fire-toxin from the Large Intestine; honey-fried form is used for recovery phase), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 0.5-0.7 qian for both shoulders, 0.7-0.9 qian for both necks, 1 qian for the head), Gancao Shao (Tip of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, used for the glans penis), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, used for the four limbs, right shoulder, and right leg. Particularly suitable for external application to support expulsion of pus in Fabei after discharge), Chenpi (Citri Renculatae Pericarpium, usable for the left side of Duikou, strictly contraindicated in Fabei), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, used after pus discharge; must be combined with Fangfeng, and can be used in large doses only after necrotic tissue has completely detached), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, nature tends downward and relaxes sinews. Used for the left foot), Yujin (Curcumae Longae Radix, resolves depression), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, used for severe toxic pain, applicable to Fabei. Note its cold nature may injure the Stomach), Mugua (Chaenomelis Fructus, relaxes sinews, acts on the right foot), Ziyehu (Perillae Folium, used for inducing sweating, essential for cold invasion. Warms the Lung, used only in the early stage), Yiren (Coicis Semen, acts on the right foot), Huafen (Trichosanthis Radix, essential for Fabei. If sinking due to deficiency, process with Ginseng water to clear Fire and detoxify), Jiapian (Horseshoe Crab Shell or Pangolin Scale, honey-fried and powdered. A holy medicine for attacking toxicity and promoting drainage), Huaitou (Head of Sophora tree, corresponds to index finger), Sangtou (Head of Mulberry tree, corresponds to thumb), Yangtou (Head of Poplar tree, corresponds to ring, middle, and little fingers), Yangxu (Poplar root hairs, corresponds to toes), Dabeimu (Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus, a holy medicine for extracting toxicity), Zelan Ye (Lycii Cortex or Agrimoniae Herba - context suggests Agrimoniae Herba for blood/qi harmony, used sparingly before pus discharge, up to 8 qian for recovery after pus discharge), Disong Gen (Root of Pinellia ternata or similar local herb, used for both feet), Huangqi (Astragali Radix, cannot be used lightly when toxin is not yet established; raw form for supporting pus, half-raw half-honey-fried for ulceration, fully honey-fried for recovery), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, charred black. Used 2 qian for Fabei presenting with red-purple color, unceasing pain, and constipation), Gualouren (Benincasae Semen, essential. If Fabei or Duikou presents with blue-purple color, process with Rougui/Cinnamon Twig water), Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica, used for shoulders and neck. Stir-fried until charred. For Fabei/Duikou with lighter symptoms by day and heavier by night, and for treating sinking of Qi and Blood. Raw form is essential for warming dispersion), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix, applicable to Yin-Yang entrapment in Fabei), Kaikoujiao (Open-mouthed Pepper, closed-mouth variety is toxic and unusable. Use 49 grains for nausea), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, used for Liuzhu, essential for inducing sweating), Zhiqiao (Aurantii Fructus, used for the right side of Duikou. Useful for chest fullness and indigestion), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, promotes ascending and descending, especially suitable for the right side. 0.7 qian above waist, 0.4 qian below waist, 1 qian for breast/armpit, 1.2 qian above neck. Usable for sores above the breast/armpit regardless of side), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, usable for left side cases. Blue-purple indicates Liver pathology, usable regardless of side. 0.5 qian below waist, 1 qian from waist to shoulder, 1.5 qian for left zygomatic area), Sanqi (Notoginseng Radix, invigorates blood and treats trauma), Tufangba (Local formula/herb, travels well to joints, treats nameless swellings where guiding herbs fail. Used for left zygomatic area. Clears Lung Fire. Use 1 qian for red-purple Fabei/Duikou), Jinmaogouji (Cibotii Rhizoma, used for Kao bone/Kaowei tailbone), Bibo (Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma, used for lower left waist), Danshen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix, regulates meridians), Hanfangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix, used for lower right waist), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus, used for both hands. Warm and dispersing, suitable for cold syndromes, contraindicated in heat), Jinyinteng (Lonicerae Japonicae Caulis, used for four limbs. Cool nature, contraindicated in heat), Jinyinhua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos, cool and extracts toxicity, travels to four limbs), Haitong Pi (Saposhnikoviae Radix or Peucedani Radix - context implies Saposhnikoviae or similar for legs, likely Saposhnikoviae here given previous mention, but standard is often Saposhnikoviae or Peucedani. Text says "Legs", usually Saposhnikoviae or Eucommiae. Given "Haitong Pi" is often Saposhnikoviae in some contexts or Peucedani in others, WHO standard for Haitong Pi is Saposhnikoviae Radix. However, text distinguishes Qianghuo/Niu Xi. Let's stick to Saposhnikoviae Radix as per common usage in some regions or Peucedani Radix. Actually, Haitong Pi is often Saposhnikoviae Radix in modern TCM, but historically Peucedani. I will use Saposhnikoviae Radix if distinct from Qianghuo, but here Qianghuo is listed separately. Wait, Qianghuo is Notopterygii. Haitong Pi is often Saposhnikoviae. But Fangfeng is Saposhnikoviae. This text might use Haitong Pi for Peucedani Radix (Qianhu) or Saposhnikoviae. Given "Legs", and distinct from Fangfeng, it might be Peucedani. However, WHO term for Haitong Pi is Saposhnikoviae Radix. I will use Saposhnikoviae Radix but note potential ambiguity. Actually, many sources equate Haitong Pi with Saposhnikoviae. Let's use Saposhnikoviae Radix.), Shengdi (Rehmanniae Radix, cools blood and nourishes Yin), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, invigorates blood), Guiwei (Tail of Angelicae Sinensis Radix, breaks blood), Xian Shengdi (Fresh Rehmanniae Radix, cools blood), Da Shudi (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix, greatly tonifies Yin, usable for deficiency during recovery), Xian Shouwu (Fresh Polygoni Multiflori Radix, expels pus and relieves pain), Zhaojia (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus, stir-fried, tendons removed, powdered for external application. Holy medicine for Liuzhu, phlegm-toxin, and nameless swellings), Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride, usable for Duikou with defined borders, strictly contraindicated in Fabei).

The above herbs are all secret guiding essentials. One should study the Materia Medica thoroughly, investigate their functions, carefully examine the syndrome for deficiency/excess and cold/heat, and adjust treatment accordingly. Thus, infinite flexibility and consistent efficacy will be achieved.

Fumigation Formula
Sanjiaofeng (Tripterygium wilfordii or similar local herb, 1 liang) Baosangpi (Mori Cortex, 5 qian)
Grind these two into powder, roll in paper, burn, and fumigate. Once toxic fluids and foul pus are completely discharged, the toxin will naturally dissipate.

Topical Application Formula
DuJiao Longxucao (Local herb, processed by stir-frying and powdered). Add 5 qian of Xiaochenfen (Starch) per liang of herb, mix evenly, and apply with rice vinegar. Moisten with vinegar if dry. Wash off with pork broth before changing dressing.
Use this formula for initial onset of sores. If the sore fails to close after a long time, fumigate and wash with the previous formula. After fumigation, wash with meat broth, dry, sprinkle with Longxucao powder, and cover with Taiyi Gao.

Formula 1
Gancao (Licorice Root, 1 liang) Huafen (Trichosanthes Root, 5 qian) Dabeimu (Fritillaria Bulb, 2.5 qian) Jiaozhen (Gleditsia Thorn, 3.5 qian) Jiapian (Pangolin Scale, 7 pieces, stir-fried with蛤粉/Mercurii Subchloridi Powder), Chuanjiao (Sichuan Pepper, dosage varies by left/right severity), Gualou (Trichosanthes Fruit, 1 piece), Baizhi (Angelica Dahurica Root, 1.2 qian)
Add Ruxiang (Olibanum) and Moyao (Myrrha) 1.2 qian each, Wu Jinzi (likely a local mineral or seed, 5 qian). Grind these three together into fine powder. Take while hot with half water and half wine decoction.
For upper lesions, add Fangfeng, Guizhi, and Jiegeng 1 qian each. For middle lesions, add Chuanxiong 2.5 qian. For lower lesions, add Niuxi and Mugua 1.2 qian each, and three green onion heads.

Formula 2
Jiapian (Pangolin Scale, 6 fen, stir-fried with Mercurii Subchloridi Powder), Gancao Jie (Node of Licorice Root, 6 fen), Guiwei (Tail of Angelica Root, 1 qian), Baizhi (Angelica Dahurica Root, 6 fen), Jiaozhen (Gleditsia Thorn, 8 fen), Jinyinhua (Lonicera Flower, 3 qian), Chishao (Red Peony Root, 6 fen), Huafen (Trichosanthes Root, 8 fen), Chuanjiao (Sichuan Pepper, 36 grains), Wu Jinzi (5 qian), Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia Root, 6 fen), Chenpi (Tangerine Peel, 3 qian), Ruxiang (Olibanum, 6 fen), Moyao (Myrrha, 6 fen), Dazao (Jujube, 7 pieces)
Decoct in water and wine, take two doses. For severe cases, take three doses.

Formula 3 (Duijin Wan / Gold-Mixing Pill)
Da Guiban (Large Tortoise Shell, 1 jin, cleaned), Chenjiu (Aged Wine, 1 jin), Mi Cu (Rice Vinegar, 1 cup), Chuanmi (Sichuan Honey, 1 cup)
Crush the herbs over charcoal fire, collect the three juices, grind into powder, and make pills with glutinous rice starch, size of beans. Take 3 qian. For faster recovery, increase to 5 qian. Take twice daily morning and evening. Total dose of 12 jin leads to complete cure.

Formula 4 (Huangjin Biyu Gao / Golden Jade Paste - Promotes flesh growth, generates muscle, relieves pain)
Baizhan (White Beeswax, 1 liang), Huangzhan (Yellow Beeswax, 5 qian), Toufa (Human Hair, 5 qian), Guishen (Body of Angelica Root, 5 qian)
If painful, add Ruxiang and Moyao 1.5 qian each, Rougui (Cinnamon Bark) 3 qian (powdered), Dafuzi (Large Prepared Aconite) 3 qian (powdered). These two are not for Yang-Toxin. If Yin-Toxin causes non-healing sunken sores, adding them is miraculous.
Process: Use 6 liang of Sesame Oil. First boil human hair until burnt, strain. Then boil Angelica body until burnt, strain. Add Yellow and White Beeswax, melt. Then add Ruxiang and Moyao, melt, and mix uniformly. Apply this paste to sores that do not heal or grow flesh quickly. Cover with good plaster or oil paper. Change every 24 hours. Wash with pig trotter broth. Three changes lead to cure.

Formula 5 (Qufu Wanjindan / Rot-Flesh Ten-Thousand-Gold Pill)
Badou (Croton Seed), amount unspecified. First wash away the white membrane. Then boil in good wine for the duration of one incense stick. Remove excess oil, dry, and grind into fine powder. For sores with necrotic tissue, sift this powder through a sieve onto the wound, then apply the previous paste. Within 24 hours, all necrotic tissue will be removed.

Recovery Powder Formula
Xiangpi (Elephant Skin, 5 fen, stir-fried and powdered), Furongye (Hibiscus Leaf, 1 qian, stir-fried), Rougui (Cinnamon Bark, 2 fen), Jinyinzi (Lonicera Seeds, 5 fen, stir-fried), Ruxiang (Olibanum, 4 fen), Huangzhan & Baizhan (Yellow & White Beeswax, 2 fen each), Moyao (Myrrha, 4 fen), Bingpian (Borneol, 2 fen)
Grind all into fine powder and sprinkle externally.