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[Shanjia Neixiao San (Pangolin Internal Dissolving Powder)]
The Shanjia Neixiao San formula combines Dahuang (Rhubarb Rhizome), Jiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus), and Gancao (Licorice Root).
Mubiezi (Momordica Seed) and Qianniu (Pharbitis Seed) work together; Yukou (Fish Mouth Abscess) and Biandu (Groin Abscess) will naturally be without hindrance.
Indicated for Yucou, Biandu, Qimaying (Horse-riding Carbuncle), and Hengxuan (Transverse Abscess) in the initial stage before suppuration.
Prescription: Danggui Shao (Astragalus Root Tip? No, Angelica Sinensis Root Tip) 3 qian, Gancao Jie (Licorice Root Joint) 3 qian, Dahuang (Rhubarb Rhizome) 3 qian (each 3 qian); Chuanshanjia (Pangolin Scale) 3 slices (stir-fried, 3 large slices); Jiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus) 1 qian, Hei Qianniu (Black Pharbitis Seed) 1 qian (each 1 qian); Tumu Bie (Momordica Seed) 3 pieces.
Decoct with one bowl of water and one bowl of wine to reduce to 80% volume. Take on an empty stomach. Decoct the dregs again and take. Only consume thin congee after three to four bowel movements; a light diet is advisable.

[Jiulong Dan (Nine Dragons Pill)]
Jiulong Dan is truly admirable, refined from Ercha (Catechu), Xuenu (Blood Dragon Resin), Ruxiang (Frankincense), and Moyao (Myrrh).
Muxiang (Costus Root) and Badou (Croton Seed) are mixed in equal parts; Yucou, Biandu, and Hengxuan will immediately disappear upon seeing its effect.
Indicated for Yucou, Biandu, Qimaying, and Hengxuan in the initial stage before suppuration.
Prescription: Ercha (Catechu), Xuenu (Blood Dragon Resin), Ruxiang (Frankincense), Moyao (Myrrh), Badou (Croton Seed, oil not removed), Muxiang (Costus Root).
Grind all ingredients into fine powder in equal proportions. Mix with raw honey to form a mass, store in a porcelain box. When needed, roll into pills the size of a cold bean. Take nine pills per dose, delivered with a cup of hot wine on an empty stomach. Wait until four to five bowel movements occur before consuming thin congee. For severe swelling, administer another dose every other day; the swelling will subside spontaneously.

[Honghua Saiyu Tang (Safflower Blood-Dispersing Decoction)]
Honghua Saiyu Tang contains Sumu (Sandalwood Heartwood), Qiao (Forsythia Fruit), Bei (Fritillaria Bulb), Jiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus), Ruxiang (Frankincense), and Jueming (Abalone Shell).
Guiwei (Angelica Sinensis Root Tail), Dahuang (Rhubarb Rhizome), and Jiaozhen (Gleditsia Spine) are used together; Qianniu (Pharbitis Seed) and Chuanshanjia (Pangolin Scale) are decocted with wine for administration.
Indicated for conditions caused by retaining semen during intercourse, leading to coagulation of stasis semen and turbid blood in the groin or lateral lower abdomen, resulting in swelling, pain, and difficult urination. Take this formula concurrently.
Prescription: Guiwei (Angelica Sinensis Root Tail) 1 qian, Jiaozhen (Gleditsia Spine) 1 qian, Honghua (Safflower) 1 qian, Sumu (Sandalwood Heartwood) 1 qian, Jiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus) 1 qian, Lianqiao (Forsythia Fruit) 1 qian, Shijueming (Abalone Shell) 1 qian, Chuanshanjia (Pangolin Scale) 1 qian, Ruxiang (Frankincense) 1 qian, Beimu (Fritillaria Bulb) 1 qian (each 1 qian); Dahuang (Rhubarb Rhizome) 3 qian; Qianniu (Pharbitis Seed) 2 qian.
Decoct with one bowl of water and one bowl of wine to reduce to 80% volume. Take on an empty stomach. Wait until five to six bowel movements occur, then consume thin congee to nourish the body.

[Huangqi Neituo San (Astragalus Internal-Supporting Powder)]
Huangqi Neituo San is combined with Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizome), Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root), Baizhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), Yinhua (Honeysuckle Flower), and Zexie (Alisma Rhizome) as appropriate.
Tianhuafen (Trichosanthes Root), Jiaozhen (Gleditsia Spine), and Gancao (Licorice Root) are added; this formula can treat Yucou and Biandu.
Indicated for Yucou, Biandu, and Hengxuan where suppuration has occurred and internal resolution is no longer possible.
Prescription: Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizome) 2 qian, Danggui (Angelica Sinensis Root) 2 qian, Huangqi (Astragalus Root) 2 qian (each 2 qian); Baizhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome) 1 qian, Jinyinhua (Lonicera Japonica Flower) 1 qian, Tianhuafen (Trichosanthes Root) 1 qian, Jiaozhen (Gleditsia Spine) 1 qian (each 1 qian); Gancao (Licorice Root) 5 fen, Zexie (Alisma Rhizome) 5 fen (each 5 fen).
Decoct with two zhong of water to reduce to 80% volume. Take before meals.

[Yuhong Gao (Jade Red Ointment) (See Ulcer Section)]
For Yucou, Biandu, and Hengxuan that have ulcerated and failed to heal, apply this ointment externally for efficacy.

[Fire Needle Method]
The fire needle method is ancient and unique, surpassing oral medication with miraculous effects.
A single point of the needle breaks the skin sac; swelling subsides and pain stops instantly.
Indicated for Yucou, Biandu, and Hengxuan where medicinal treatment fails to resolve the condition internally.
Use two thick needles. Split one end of a bamboo strip, place the needle half a finger-width from the tip inside the split, and tie tightly with thread. Store in a tung oil lamp dish. Place five rush wicks in the oil, ignite them, dip the needle in the oil, and heat it red-hot. Prick heavily into the apex of the lesion to a depth of five to six fen. Blood or pus will emerge. Cover with ointment and bandage; relief follows, and gradual healing ensues. For deficient patients, concurrently administer Shiquan Dabu Tang (Ten Ingredients Great Tonifying Decoction) to promote wound closure.