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(Futu Ju)
Fugu Ju (Abscess attached to the bone) presents with swelling in the deep muscle layers, while the skin color remains unchanged. It is suitable to use moxa cones for moxibustion. It is auspicious if it transforms from a Yin syndrome to a Yang syndrome. If it occurs three cun above the knee, it is called Futu Ju (Abscess of the thigh), which is considered difficult to treat according to therapeutic principles.

She Tou Du (Poison like a snake's head) presents with swelling of the fingers or toes on the hands and feet, large as a snake's head. It is suitable to use moxa cones for moxibustion with garlic slices interposed. Powder equal parts of Xionghuang (Realgar) and Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), mix with crushed fresh garlic, and apply for moxibustion. Alternatively, chewing raw chestnuts and applying them topically is also effective.

Tuo Ju (Gangrene of the digits) occurs on the fingers or toes, swelling large as a snake's head. It presents with swelling, necrosis, and ulceration. Sprinkle Haifou San (Sea Floating Powder) and apply Wanchun Gao (Wanquan Ointment).

Chuang (Ulcer) occurs on the medial or lateral aspects of the foot. It is suitable to take Shengshu Dihuang Wan (Pill of Raw and Cooked Rehmanniae Radix) and externally apply Haifou San (Sea Floating Powder) and Wanchun Gao (Wanquan Ointment). If damp-heat is severe and the ulcer fails to heal, add Huangbai San (Phellodendron Powder) to Haifou San for topical application, yielding immediate effect.

Chang Yong (Intestinal Abscess) may occur inside the intestines, presenting with abdominal distension and urgency, pulling pain during defecation or urination resembling strangury, and splashing sounds upon turning or shaking the body. After rupture, pus discharges via the stool. It may also occur outside the intestines, presenting with swelling and pain around the umbilicus, and tense abdominal skin. After rupture, pus discharges from the umbilicus. In severe cases, it penetrates the large intestine, and intestinal parasites may exit from the umbilicus; the condition is then difficult to manage. At the initial stage, Qianjin Mudan Pi San (Thousand-Gold Moutan Cortex Powder) is suitable to dissipate the abscess. After rupture, decoctions containing Renshen (Ginseng) for internal support are used.

Mudanpi (Cortex Moutan) (5 qian) Yiren (Semen Coicis) (1 liang) Gualouren (Semen Trichosanthis, oil removed) (2 qian) Taoren (Semen Persicae, peel and pits removed, 20 kernels, pounded)
Decoct in water and take orally.

(Zangdu Internal Hemorrhoids External Hemorrhoids Rectal Prolapse)
Xuanyong (Hanging Sore) occurs posterior to the scrotum and anterior to the anus, also known as Haidi Lou (Underwater Leak). It is the most difficult to cure successfully. Zangdu (Visceral Toxin) occurs on both sides of the anus, initially presenting with swelling and pain, followed by suppuration. This is generally caused by damp-heat and ministerial fire burning internally, damaging Lung Metal. It is suitable to take Guolao San (National Elder Powder) and Jiawei Dihuang Wan (Modified Rehmannia Pill), externally apply Haifou San (Sea Floating Powder), and apply medicated plasters; this is a fixed treatment method. Internal and external hemorrhoids can also be treated with the aforementioned medicines. Wash with Rendongteng (Lonicerae Japonicae Caulis) and Changpu Cao (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma), and apply snail juice topically, which can eliminate the condition immediately. Rectal prolapse belongs to Qi deficiency; use Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Decoction for Invigorating the Middle and Augmenting Qi). There are also cases of Blood deficiency with hyperactive fire; use Siwu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) with added Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma).