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Liangfang Shengma Heqi Yin (Sheng Ma Harmonizing Qi Decoction from Excellent Prescriptions) is used to treat sores, swellings, boils, scabies, itching, and pain.
Ingredients: Gancao (Licorice Root), Chenpi (Aged Tangerine Peel) (each 1 liang 5 qian); Shaoyao (Peony Root) (7 qian 5 fen); Dahuang (Rhubarb Root) (0.5 liang, stir-baked); Gange (Kudzu Root), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Jiegeng (Platycodon Root), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) (each 1 liang); Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Banxia (Pinelliae Tuber), Fuling (Poria), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) (each 2 qian); Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus) (each 0.5 qian; San Yin Fang adds Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex) 0.5 qian).
The above herbs are cut into small pieces. Each dose of 1 liang is decocted in water.
Commentary: These herbs belong to the Foot and Hand Taiyin and Yangming meridians. The modification method of Wuji San (Five Accumulations Powder) is commonly used in secular practice, hence it is included here. The intention is to dry dampness, strengthen the spleen and stomach, overcome dampness, and harmonize qi as a treatment for sores. However, if clinical application lacks flexibility, it may not be appropriate.

Danggui Yinzi (Angelica Decoction) is used to treat sores, scabies, wind-xuan (wind-induced skin lesions), wet-toxin causing dry itching sores.
Ingredients: Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Baishao (White Peony Root), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizome), Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix), Baijili (Tribuli Fructus), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica) (each 1 liang); Heshouwu (Polygoni Multiflori Radix), Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Gancao (Licorice Root) (each 0.5 liang).
The above herbs are cut into small pieces. Each dose of 1 liang is decocted in water; or processed into powder, each dose of 1-2 qian is also acceptable.
Commentary: This is a formula for dispersing wind-heat, belonging to the Foot and Hand Three Yin meridians. It is indispensable for those with blood deficiency.

Jinzhen San (Golden Needle Powder) from Shengji Zonglu (General Records of Holy Relief) is used to treat back carbuncles and various other sores and swellings.
Ingredients: Zaogaozhen (Gleditsiae Sinensis Spina) (half newly harvested in spring, half black ones).
One ingredient only, quantity unrestricted. Dry and grind into fine powder. Take 2-3 qian mixed with wine after meals.
Commentary: Zhu Danxi said: This medicine treats yongju (abscesses and ulcers), whether broken or unbroken. Its purpose is to lead the effect directly to the ulcerated area, implying it should be used in combination with other herbs.

Ju Fang Tuoli Shibu San (Ten-Nourishing Interior-Supporting Powder from the Bureau Formulas)
Ingredients: Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (each 2 qian); Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Jiegeng (Platycodon Root), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizome), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Gancao (Licorice Root), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) (each 1 qian).
The above herbs are cut into small pieces and decocted in water.
Careful Commentary: Weisheng Baojian (Treasures for Maintaining Health) states: "All pain, itching, sores, and ulcers belong to Heart Fire," which refers to the general rule. If the sore is severe but the constitution is emaciated, the pathogen is high while pain is low, starting with heat and ending with cold, this is an abnormal situation. Therefore, one must observe the current timing and apply flexible treatment. Thus, it is said that "Jing" (Classic) is the constant, "Fa" (Method) is the application, and "Yi" (Physician) relies on intuition. Treating according to appropriateness can achieve perfect results. Hence, this formula is used for the initial onset of yongju, or when already developed, or for internal support therapy. However, if the pulse is slow and choppy, or the body is fatigued, aversion to cold, little heat, or the pulse is wiry, tight, or thin, this formula is suitable. It is a formula to disperse wind-cold and assist yang, regulating the exterior, interior, qi, and blood. If applied to cases of accumulated heat and toxin without distinguishing meridians and seasonal appropriateness, errors are inevitable. Danxi stated: Jingyao suggests that Paimo Neibu Shixuan San (Ten-Ventilation Internal-Supporting Pus-Draining Powder) rapidly dissipates unformed sores and rapidly drains formed ones. This is indeed true. If used for minor yongju or entirely for internal support in winter, applying it to swelling ulcers in winter can turn heavy conditions lighter and deep conditions superficial. However, using it for ulcerated sores in summer, the warming and dispersing nature of Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig) and Nongpo (Magnolia Bark), assisted by Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia Root) and Baizhi (Angelica Dahurica Root), I fear that even with Renshen (Ginseng) and Huangqi (Astragalus), reliance may be difficult. Recently, I have seen people use this formula without distinguishing between yongju types, seasons (winter/summer), meridians, or stages (early/late), like a blind man riding a blind horse facing a deep pool at midnight—how dangerous!

Shiliuwei Liuqi Yin (Sixteen-Ingredient Flowing-Qi Decoction) is used to treat nameless malignant swellings, yongju, and other conditions.
Ingredients: Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizome), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Shaoyao (Peony Root), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Guanzi Gui (Cassia Twig), Jiegeng (Platycodon Root), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Binglang (Areca Seed), Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Wuyao (Litseae Fructus), Gancao (Licorice Root), Zisu (Perilla Leaf), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus).
The above herbs are cut into small pieces and decocted in water.
Commentary: This formula regulates the exterior, interior, qi, and blood, combined with wind-dispersing and yang-assisting agents. It is widely used in secular practice, hence included. It is not suitable for pulses that are surging-slow, deep-slow, tight, or thin. Often, surgical specialists record this formula without distinguishing meridians, lacking complete pulse and symptom analysis, and ignoring seasonal appropriateness, merely claiming it resolves toxins and reduces swelling. If ineffective, they add qi- and blood-nourishing herbs, causing further doubt. Users should extend their understanding analogously.

Guoshi Shenxiao Wujin San (Guo's Divine Efficacy Black Gold Powder) is used to treat yongju, dingzhong (carbuncles), shidu (seasonal toxins), fugujü (bone-attached abscesses), and various malignant sores. If the sore is black and sunken, hard as stone, limbs are cold, pulse is thin, or there is occasional dizziness, delirium, picking at clothes, irritability, thirst, and critical condition, taking this formula induces sweating, and the sore rises.
Ingredients: Cang'er Tou (Xanthii Fructus head) (harvested at noon on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month), Xiao Caowutou (Aconitum Carmichaelii Lateral Root Preparatio minor), Huomato (Hemp seed head) (harvested on fire days), Muze (Equiseti Herba) (remove joints), Xiamato (Toad head), Hua Pi Jie (Betula Platyphylla bark nodes) (roasted with butter), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) (remove roots and joints).
Dry all ingredients equally, place together in a porcelain jar, seal with salt mud, and roast over charcoal fire from morning until Shen hour (3-5 PM), until turning black like coal. Grind into powder. Take 2 qian per dose, 3 qian for severe cases, mixed with hot wine. If no sweat occurs, take another dose. After sweating, administer detoxifying and draining medicines. When preparing this medicine, choose clear sunny days, work in a quiet room, and do not allow chickens, dogs, cats, or women during menstruation/pregnancy to see it. Also known as Shougong Xuanhei San (First Merit Black Mystery Powder).

Duoming Dan (Life-Seizing Pill) is used to treat various swellings, toxins, dingju, and malignant sores.
Ingredients: Chansu (Bufonis Venenum), Qingfen (Calomel) (each 0.5 qian); Zhusha (Cinnabar) (3 qian); Baifan (Alumen Exsiccatum - calcined alum), Hanshuishi (Hydrocerussite), Tonglü (Chalcitis) (each 1 qian); Woniu (Helix Aspersa) (21 snails, ground separately); Ruxiang (Olibanum), Moyao (Myrrha), Shexiang (Moschus) (1 qian).
Grind all ingredients into fine powder. Grind the snails separately. Mix with good wine paste to form pills the size of mung beans. Take one pill per dose. Chew 3-5 stalks of raw green onion thoroughly, spit into the palm, wrap the pill inside, and swallow with hot wine mixed with onion. For severe cases, walking for five to seven li inducing sweat indicates efficacy. Severe cases may take 1-2 more pills.

Chansu Wan (Toad Venom Pill) treats huangshui chuang (weeping sores) and all malignant sores.
Ingredients: Chuanwu (Aconiti Radix Preparata), Lianhua Ye (Nelumbinis Nuciferae Folium), Zhusha (Cinnabar) (each 1.5 qian); Ruxiang (Olibanum), Moyao (Myrrha) (each 2 qian); Qingfen (Calomel), Chansu (Bufonis Venenum) (each 1 qian); Shexiang (Moschus) (0.5 qian).
Grind into fine powder, mix with paste to form pills the size of shepherd's purse seeds. Take one pill per dose, two for severe cases. Administer according to the previous method to induce sweat.
Commentary: The above three formulas, referred to by Guo as "Shou Yao" (Primary Medicines), primarily focus on dispersion, following the Taiyang meridian pattern. The latter two follow the Shaoyin meridian pattern. However, these are all "Jie Ji" (drastic/capturing agents). Wise practitioners should weigh the severity and yin-yang distinctions before choosing.

Dongyuan Tuoli Rongwei Tang (Dongyuan's Interior-Supporting Ying-Wei Decoction) treats conditions described in the preceding section "Sores Suitable for Sweating."
Ingredients: Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Honghua (Carthami Flos), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (each 5 qian); Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) (3 qian); Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus) (each 2 qian); Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Danggui Shen (Danggui Root Tip), Zhigancao (Prepared Licorice Root), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) (each 1.5 qian); Renshen (Ginseng Radix) (1 qian).
The above herbs are cut into small pieces. Each dose of 1 liang is decocted in half water and half wine.
Commentary: These herbs belong to the Foot Three Yang and Taiyin meridians, derived from the Guizhi Tang pattern. It is a formula regulating the exterior, interior, qi, and blood.