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To treat breast swelling and pain in women, and to eliminate heat.
Tribulus Fructus (Jili Zi), Rhubarb Radix et Rhizoma (Dahuang) [1 liang each], Patrinia Herba (Baijiang), Coix Seed (Yiyiren), Cinnamon Twig (Guixin), Ginseng Radix (Renshen), Aconite Lateralis Radix Praeparata (Fuzi), Astragalus Root (Huangqi), Coptis Rhizome (Huanglian), Chicken Bone Fragrance (Jigu), Angelica Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Peony Root (Shaoyao), Immature Bitter Orange (Zhishi), Talcum (Tongcao) [3 qian each].
The above fourteen ingredients are ground into powder, mixed with honey to form pills the size of a Chinese quince seed. Take three pills before meals with warm water; if ineffective, increase the dose to five pills, taken three times daily, with no dietary restrictions.
Another version omits Rhubarb Radix et Rhizoma (Dahuang), Patrinia Herba (Baijiang), Coptis Rhizome (Huanglian), and Talcum (Tongcao), converting them into a powder taken with wine, one fangcun bi (a measure for powder).

To treat mastitis (Ru Yong) and eliminate necrotic tissue.
Cistanche Stem (Congrong), Iron Essence (Tiejing), Cinnamon Twig (Guixin), Asarum Root (Xixin), Scutellaria Root (Huangqin), Peony Root (Shaoyao), Ginseng Radix (Renshen), Podocarpus Root Bark (Fangji) [alternatively Saposhnikovia Root (Fangfeng)], Angelica Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Szechuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang) [2 qian each], Licorice Root (Gancao).
The above twelve ingredients are processed and sifted. Take one fangcun bi with wine, three times daily and once at night. After ten days of medication, increased discharge of pus and blood is not unusual.
Another prescription: Fresh Rehmannia Root (Shengdihuang) [3 sheng], Mirabilite (Mangxiao) [3 he], Fermented Soybean (Chi) [1 sheng].
The above three ingredients are mixed and pounded, then applied externally. Replace when it feels hot; continue until healed. This applies to all types of mastitis. (Another version uses only Fresh Rehmannia Root applied externally.)
Prescription for treating mastitis:
Rhubarb Radix et Rhizoma (Dahuang), Rat Feces (Shushi) [fresh, 1 fen each], Coptis Rhizome (Huanglian) [2 fen].
The above three ingredients are ground into powder, mixed with the clear liquid from millet porridge, and applied around the breast. Healing occurs when pain stops. If millet is unavailable, foxtail millet or japonica rice can be used.
Another prescription: Rhubarb Radix et Rhizoma (Dahuang), Ma Cao Herb (Mangcao), Fresh Ginger (Shengjiang) [2 qian each], Long-stored Kitchen Earth (Fulonggan) [12 fen].
The above four ingredients are pounded into powder, mixed with vinegar, and applied topically. Breast pain will cease immediately.
Another prescription: Crush white parts of scallions and apply externally; also extract one sheng of juice and take it in one dose for immediate cure.
For mastitis lasting two to three hundred days, unresponsive to various treatments, presenting as hard and purple, use the method of warming with green willow root:
Peel the outer bark of willow roots, pound until soft, heat until warm, place in a silk bag, and apply as a compress to the breast. Replace when dry; healing occurs within one night.
Prescription for nursing engorgement (Du Ru) and mastitis swelling:
Take two wooden pestles used for pounding rice, heat them by roasting, wrap the breast with cotton wadding and old cloth, and alternately press with the heated pestles until healed. This method has been proven effective immediately.
Prescription for hard breast lumps:
Place vinegar and rice-washing water in a clay pot. Heat stones until red-hot and drop them into the pot until boiling. Repeat this process. When the water cools slightly, soak the breast in it. Reheat the stones and soak again. No more than three cycles of heating stones are needed for healing.