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Tan He (Phlegm Nodules) present as nodules arranged in a string of beads, varying in number from three to five, mostly occurring below the cheeks on both sides or under the chin. Their etiology is categorized into five types: Qi (Vital Energy), Blood, Wind, Phlegm, and Alcohol. Although there are five distinct names, their root cause is singular; treatment must differentiate between deficiency and excess patterns and cannot be generalized. In men who suffered from Huo Zheng (Fire Syndromes/Excess Heat) prior to developing Tan He, the condition arises from excessive Fire generating Phlegm. In women who first experienced Fire Syndromes, such as tidal fever at Zi and Wu hours (midnight and noon), with a weak constitution, before developing Tan He (which refers to Scrofula/Lymphatic Tuberculosis), it should be treated according to the methods for Luo Li (Scrofula) to resolve the nodules. Regrettably, nine out of ten cases are incurable; patients' families should be informed beforehand to avoid criticism when treatment fails. The therapeutic method is the same as for Luo Li: take Zhong Jiu Wan (Nine-Pill Formula), apply Jie Du Gao (Detoxifying Plaster), after the nodules subside, wash with Xun Xi Tang (Fumigation and Washing Decoction), and finally use Jia Wei Tian Ran San (Modified Natural Powder) to conclude treatment.

For cases of Cold-Phlegm coagulation, applying cooling plasters and taking cooling medicines are strictly contraindicated. It is advisable to treat by taking Zhong Jiu Wan or Yang He Tang (Yang-Harmonizing Decoction).

Bin Ding (Sideburn Carbuncle) occurs below the Taiyang point (Temple area), with symmetrical morphology on both sides. The head is pointed like a boil and hard as stone. Initially, the top is millet-sized, forming white blisters, accompanied by itching or pain. A red color indicates a favorable prognosis, while purple-black indicates an unfavorable one. The treatment involves internal administration of Zhong Jiu Wan combined with Qian Jin Nei Tuo San (Thousand-Gold Internal Support Powder, also known as Shi Xuan San). The formula is as follows: Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Rehmanniae Radix Preparata (Shengdi) (each 8 fen); Paeoniae Radix Rubra (Chishao), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi), Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng) (each 3 qian); Astragali Membranacei Radix (Huangqi) (1 qian); Gardeniae Fructus (Zhizi), Forsythiae Fructus (Lianqiao), Schizonepetae Spica (Jingjie), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu), Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin) (each 8 fen); Poria (Fuling), Lonicerae Japonicae Flos (Yinhua), Ginseng Radix (Renshen), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (each 3 fen). Decoct and take orally. If pus forms, it is treatable; if no pus forms, it is difficult to treat, allowing for a preliminary determination of life or death.

External treatment: Apply Ma Liang Gao (Hemp-Cooling Plaster) or smear Tai Sui Mo (Tai Sui Ink) to relieve pain, and simultaneously wash with Xun Xi Tang. After six or seven days, if the redness or blackness recedes, the edges contract, white serous blisters appear, and pus is produced, and the crown becomes soft like cotton rather than hard, with normal diet, this indicates a treatable condition. If pain persists, the color remains black, and no pus forms, the condition is critical. One must distinguish between the Five Good Signs and Seven Bad Signs to determine survival. For cases that have ulcerated and suppurred, apply Ge Zhi Gao (Paper-Separating Plaster) made with refined sesame oil, yellow beeswax, etc.:

Ge Zhi Gao Formula: Boswelliae Carterii Resina (Ruxiang), Myrrhae Resina (Moyao), Draconis Sanguis (Xuejie) (each 1 qian); Calomelas (Qingfen), Cinnabar (Yinzhu) (each 2 qian); Cerussa (Qianfen) (3 qian); Cinnabar (Zhusha) (2 qian); Borax (Bingpian) (1 fen); Arsenicum Album (Shizhongru) (3 qian, sieved). Grind all ingredients into fine powder. Melt four liang of refined sesame oil and four liang of yellow beeswax in a pot, remove from heat, store in a porcelain bowl, and let cool until solidified. Add the medicinal powder and mix evenly. Spread onto cotton paper to make plasters, apply to the affected area, and change twice daily. After the plaster removes necrotic tissue, when the granulation tissue resembles the tip of a pomegranate (healthy pink/red), wash clean with Xun Xi Tang, apply Jie Du Gao, and sprinkle Jia Wei Tian Ran San to promote flesh regeneration and flatten the wound margin.