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Warts, also known as "Ku Jin Jian" (Withered Tendon Arrow), occur when the Hand Taiyang channel is deficient (according to Xue Ji). Additionally, warts belong to the Wind-Blood Dryness of the Liver and Gallbladder Shaoyang channels, or are caused by pathogenic factors invading the Liver. Generally, this is due to Liver Heat drying up body fluids, and Kidney Qi failing to nourish, resulting in the loss of essence and contraction of tendons. It is advisable to use Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill) to nourish Kidney Water to generate Liver Blood for the best effect. If spider silk wrapped around a mantis is used for corrosion, or if moxibustion with mugwort is applied, mild cases may heal, but severe cases will likely result in misdiagnosis or harm. This condition resembles scrofula (lymph node tuberculosis). Some are as large as soybeans or as small as millet seeds, pulling out like threads; some crumble upon touch like broken threads, lengthening when pulled and shrinking when released; some appear as white spots on the hairline behind the ears; some initially resemble red mulberries, becoming mushroom-like after applying various topical medicines; some become tumor-sized after using corrosive agents; some present as a lump inside the abdomen that causes pain upon pressure, congealing into a "blood turtle"; after treatment, a lump about one cun long, shaped like a turtle, forms on the back of the hand; some have bean-sized lumps on limbs, very numerous; some appear externally like mud loaches giving birth; some have small granules around the anus resembling mouse milk, varying in size; some women suffer from amenorrhea due to this condition. There are many such variations. Only medicines such as Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill), Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction), Xiaoyao San (Free and Easy Wanderer Powder), and Guipi Tang (Restore the Spleen Decoction) can benefit and nourish Ying Qi (Nutritive Qi), leading to complete recovery over time.

Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill), Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction) (both seen in Volume 1), Xiaoyao San (Free and Easy Wanderer Powder), Guipi Tang (Restore the Spleen Decoction) (both seen in the Scrofula Section).

These are all minor conditions and should not be confused with major toxins, hence they are classified separately.

Nameless Swelling and Toxicity arises wherever it occurs, without following acupoint sequences, making it unnameable. It is caused by Wind Pathogens and Cold-Heat lodging in the meridians. However, if caused by internal Wind Pathogens, there is no head or root; if caused by the struggle between Qi and Blood, there is a head and root; if formed by Wind-Cold, the swelling is hard and white; if formed by Wind-Heat toxicity, the swelling is red. Treatment methods: for exterior syndromes, use dispersing methods; for interior syndromes, use purgative methods; externally, apply compresses and other medicines. This generally follows the principles of ulcer treatment in Volume 1, and reference is advised. Moxibustion at Quchi (LI11) is very effective. (Acupoint seen in Volume 1 Moxibustion Section).

Loulu Tang (Rhapontic Rhizome Decoction) treats carbuncles, sores, and furuncles. It applies regardless of whether the syndrome is Yin or Yang at the initial stage, or after initial ulceration where redness and swelling have not fully subsided, as well as for wet, rotting scabies and other toxicities.
Ingredients: Loulu (Rhapontici Rhizoma, 1.5 qian), Zihua Diding (Violae Herba, 1 qian), Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica, 1 qian), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 1 qian), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructum, 1 qian), Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba, 1 qian), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, 1 qian), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 1 qian), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, 3 qian), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 2 qian), Sheng Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Recens, 0.4 qian).
Use two zhong of water, decoct to eight fen. Take warm after meals. Cover with blankets to induce slight sweating. Decoct the dregs again and take warm. On the second day, use Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) 2 qian, Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) 1.5 qian, Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 0.6 qian, take warm. On the third day, use Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), and Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) each 1 qian, take warm. If redness and swelling have not subsided, repeat the third-day prescription two or three times; recovery is assured. In this formula, if sweating is not desired, reduce Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) and take warm. If stools are loose or purging is not desired, reduce Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), or omit it. Administer before or after meals depending on the location of the disease.
For inguinal abscess (Bian Du), if laxatives damage healthy Qi and the skin is thick without breaking, taking this formula once induces sweating, allowing it to break without need for lancet puncture.

Feiteng Shenjun Gao (Flying Steed Divine Horse Ointment) treats carbuncles, sores, swelling, toxicity, scrofula, and rat sores.
Ingredients: Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, de-jointed, pure use, 1 jin), Xingren (Pruni Armeniaci Semen, soaked, skin and tip removed, ground in mortar to paste, mixed with water, stirred, clarified, sediment discarded), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, de-rhizome, 4 liang), Digupi (Phellodendri Cortex, de-bark, 4 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 4 liang), Dengcao (Junci Medullae, a large handful), Heiqian (Lead, one piece), Mugiezi Rou (Semen Momordicae, 14 pieces), Toufa (Human Hair, a large ball, washed clean).
Place together in a large copper pot, add two buckets of water, decoct over charcoal fire until reduced by half to extract juice. Decoct dregs twice more. Filter cleanly through silk cloth, combine juices. Re-add Dengcao (Junci Medullae), Toufa (Human Hair), and Heiqian (Lead) to the juice, decoct until ointment forms. Remove these three ingredients, decoct further until thick, store in jar. Smells sweet, preserves well. Take 3 qian per dose, mix with hot wine. Drink until intoxicated. Cover and sleep to sweat, avoid wind for one day. Eat pig trotters the next day to nourish.
This formula is miraculous when taken at the initial stage or just before ulceration.

Junmen Lixiao San (Military Commander's Instant Effect Powder) treats carbuncles, sores, various toxicities, duikou (opposite mouth) abscesses, and fugu guju (bone-abscess attached to bone).
Ingredients: Zaogel Ci (Gleditsiae Sinensis Spina, stir-fried hot, 3 qian), Ruxiang (Olibanum, stir-fried fragrant, melted, added later, 0.5-0.7 qian), Tianhuafen (Trichosanthis Radix, 3 qian), Gancao Jie (Glycyrrhizae Ramulus, 1-cun long, 9 pieces), Chuanjiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium, 30 grains).
Decoct in two zhong of yellow wine to one zhong. Take warm. Unformed pus dissipates immediately; formed pus ulcerates immediately; do not take if already ulcerated. Alternative prescription: Zaoci (Gleditsiae Spina, 3 qian), Ruxiang (Olibanum, 0.7 qian), Huafen (Trichosanthis Radix, 1 liang), Gancao Jie (Glycyrrhizae Ramulus, 2 qian). Process as above, decoct in wine. Very effective for red swelling, pain, and constipation.

Hugong Miaoji San (Old Man Hu's Miraculous Agent Powder) treats all kinds of toxicities, breast abscesses, inguinal abscesses, bone and tendon pain, regardless of new or old onset, all are miraculous.
Ingredients: Chuanshanjia (Manis Squama, stir-fried), Huluba (Trigonellae Semen), Huaihua (Sophorae Flos), Heiqiu (Semen Stramonii, first powder), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) in equal parts.
Grind into fine powder. Take 5 qian per dose, mix with warm wine into a lump, place in mouth, swallow with warm wine. Drink a few cups to assist medicinal power.

Rongwei Fanhun Tang (Nutritive and Defensive Returning Soul Decoction)
Ingredients: Chishao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Mutong (Akebiae Caulis), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Heshouwu (Polygoni Multiflori Radix), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus), Wuyao (Linderae Radix), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (each 1 qian), Xiaohuixiang (Foeniculi Fructus, 0.5 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 0.3 qian).
Decoct one zhong of water and one zhong of wine to eight fen. Take warm.
For initial hardness like stone, add Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Congtou (Allii Cepae Bulbus), decoct in water, take hot to induce sweating. For stomach cold generating phlegm, add Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma). For stagnant heat generating phlegm, add Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix). For chronic non-healing with poor appetite and sallow complexion, excessive cooling herbs were used; remove Mutong (Akebiae Caulis), add Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), double Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) and Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex). Severe cases add Baidoukou (Cardamomi Rotundus Fructus). For lung abscess, intestinal abscess, internal abscess, etc., double Jindingteng (Lonicerae Japonicae Caulis). This vine is a divine herb for internal abscesses. Add Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) for tonification, utilize Jiudahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma processed with wine) for purging. For phlegm losing its pathway, with less Yang and more Yin, add Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) to dispel cold. For chronic ulceration with no pus, frequent discharge of thin blood, rotten flesh like cotton, and protruding muscle, this is suitable. Externally, apply Kunfan (Alumen) and Piaoxiao (Natrii Sulfas) powder to渗 (permeate). Avoid knife, needle, and corrosive medicines.
For elderly and weak patients, lesions on upper body: remove Mutong (Akebiae Caulis) to avoid draining deficiency from lower origin. For those with abundant Qi and Blood, reduce Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix); too much may generate blood excessively, fearing re-accumulation. For diarrhea, first take Lafan Wan (Beeswax and Alum Pill) with rice soup; resume after diarrhea stops. For chronic waist pain, add Bixie (Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma) and Yuanhusuo (Corydalis Rhizoma). For podagra/jiaqi, add Binglang (Arecae Semen), Mugua (Chaenomelis Fructus), Chuanshanjia (Manis Squama). For hot phlegm cough, add Zisu (Perillae Folium). For hernia and vomiting, add Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix).
This medicine rescues critical conditions, revives dead tissue, eliminates disaster before it arises, extracts toxin after healing, supports Stomach root without damaging Original Qi, and does not distinguish by meridian. It is effective for any diffuse swelling, hardness, without redness or pain.

Tuoli Wenjing Tang (Support Interior and Warm Meridian Decoction) treats cold covering skin and hair, obstructing meridians, heat lurking in Ying (Nutritive) level, unable to extend and transcend, gathering toxin causing swelling and pain, aversion to cold and fever, or牵引 (pulling) limb pain.
Ingredients: Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma).
In subsequent doses, remove Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) and Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), add Niubangzi (Arctii Fructus) and Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructum).
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) is bitter and warm, Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) is acrid and warm; both are dispersing. Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) is bitter and neutral, Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix) is sweet and neutral; they specifically resolve Muscle layer of Yangming. Blood stasis causes pain; Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) and Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) are acrid and warm, breaking blood and dispersing stagnation. Dampness excess causes swelling; Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) is bitter and warm, draining pathogens in pores. Renshen (Ginseng Radix) and Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) are sweet and warm, Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) is sour and cold; they harmonize middle and support interior. Decoct in water, take hot, cover and sleep to allow Yang Qi to extend and sweat, swelling will naturally subside. Remove Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) and Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), add Niubangzi (Arctii Fructus) and Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructum), pain will naturally stop.

Jiajian Gualou San (Modified Trichosanthes Powder) treats internal abscesses, brain carbuncles, back and axillary toxicities, scrofula, inguinal abscesses, breast carbuncles, breast cancer, etc. Unformed lesions dissipate immediately; formed lesions ulcerate quickly.
Ingredients: Da Gualou (Fructus Trichosanthis, one large one preferred, or two smaller ones, pounded to paste), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 3 qian), Moyao (Myrrha, 2 qian), Ruxiang (Olibanum, 1 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 3 qian), Jinyinhua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos, 5 qian), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, 5 qian).
Decoct in two bowls of pure wine to one bowl. Take.
When about to ulcerate, add Zaogel Ci (Gleditsiae Sinensis Spina) 5 qian.
For breast abscess and brain carbuncle, add Pugongying (Taraxaci Herba) and Tubei Mu (Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus) each 5 qian. After ulceration, tonify with Renshen (Ginseng Radix) and Huangqi (Astragali Radix).

Di Feng San (Wind-Dispersing Powder) treats wind-swelling and pain via moxibustion/compress.
Ingredients: Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Wuyu (Evodiae Fructus), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Guanzi Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Yuanhua (Genkwa Flos), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix) (each 5 qian).
Grind into coarse powder. Mix 0.5 jin of red-skin green onion with roots chopped, with strong vinegar, stir-fry hot, wrap in cloth, compress on sore. Replace when slightly cool, stop when pain ceases.

Yi Xian San (Danger-Moving Powder)
Ingredients: Nanxing (Arisaematis Rhizoma), Baiji (Bletillae Rhizoma), Caowu (Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex) (each 2 liang), Wen Ge (Clam Shell, stir-fried, 1 liang).
Grind into powder, mix into paste. As the blood ring surrounds like a wall, move danger to safety.
Another group: Nanxing (Arisaematis Rhizoma), Baiji (Bletillae Rhizoma), Bailian (Tinosporae Radix), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Beimu (Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus) in equal parts.
Mix with water. Apply this medicine inside the previous peripheral medicine to draw out internal toxin; this method is reasonable.

Hulu Huadu Dan (Gourd Toxin-Transforming Pill) treats all swelling, toxicity, and hot boils.
Ingredients: Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex), Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix) in equal parts.
Grind into powder, mix with pig bile into pill form, coat with Xionghuang (Realgar), dry in shade. When using, grind with rice vinegar like ink, dip goose feather, frequently apply to affected area.

Xingji Gao (Awakening Muscle Ointment) treats swelling, toxicity, malignant sores, wind-swelling pain, crane-knee wind, cold-damp waist pain, podagra pain, postpartum wind invasion in women, cold pain in meridians.
Ingredients: Guangjiao (Donkey-hide Gelatin, 4 liang, soak overnight in ginger and green onion juice, melt over gentle fire), Liuhuang (Sulfur, powdered, 1 liang), Caowu (Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix, powdered, 1 liang), Congfen (Green Onion Powder, 1 liang), Jiangfen (Ginger Powder, 1 liang). Decoct into ointment. Then add Chan Su (Toad Venom, 1 qian), Shexiang (Moschus, 0.4 qian), Ruxiang (Olibanum, 2 qian), Moyao (Myrrha, 2 qian). Grind each into powder, mix evenly, boil in water, brush onto silk cloth, apply. Iron with hot shoe sole until pain stops and numbness occurs, then dead tissue revives.
Alternative: Brush onto paper, cut to size, apply and iron. Refer to Volume 1 Donkey-hide Gelatin Steaming Method.
Method to obtain Ginger and Green Onion Powder: Pound ginger and green onion to get 2-3 bowls of juice, spread thinly on porcelain, sun-dry into powder.

Shenxue Gao (Snow-Seeping Ointment) treats wind-heat attacking head and face, swelling and pain in four limbs.
Piaoxiao (Natrii Sulfas) 2 sheng, place in new tile jar in December, fill with hot water, stir well, hang to dry. Collect as salt seeps out of jar. Mix with human milk for application.

Ruilong Gao (Auspicious Dragon Ointment) applies to all swelling, toxicity, duikou (opposite mouth), breast abscess, inguinal abscess red swelling and pain, whether unformed or formed, all effective.
Ingredients: Xian Jiyu (Fresh Crucian Carp, one large), Xian Shanyao (Fresh Dioscorea Opposita, length equal to fish, peeled).
First pound carp in stone mortar until paste, then add yam, pound to paste. Add appropriate amount of Bingpian (Borneolum Syntheticum), mix evenly, spread on swelling, cover with cotton paper, moisten with yellow wine.
For formed swelling: If Pure Yang syndrome, pore resembles honeycomb, apply Beiye Gao (Betel Leaf Ointment), change 7-8 times daily. Excellent for stopping pain, drawing pus, generating muscle, closing wound, without adhesion. If Half-Yang Half-Yin syndrome, diffuse swelling without head, slightly red and hot, apply Zhanzhu Gao (Indigo Ointment) around swelling, leave top open, apply Xuanzhu Gao (Black Pearl Ointment) on top, then cover with Hei Gao (Black Ointment); remaining swelling subsides, pus exits from pore. Internally take Tuoli (Support Interior) agents. If Pure Yin syndrome, internally take pungent-hot great tonifying agents, externally apply Shenmiao Bageng Fang (Divine Wonder Root-Pulling Formula) to drain toxin. (All above formulas seen in Volume 1).