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Wang Kentang stated: Carbuncles arising in the neck, axilla, and beside both breasts, or masses in the soft flesh of the groin, belong to the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian. Their onset is slow, indicating a cold syndrome rather than a heat syndrome. It is appropriate to apply Huayang Yulong Gao (Return Yang Jade Dragon Ointment) for external application. (From *Yixue Zhunsheng*)

Gu Shicheng stated: This condition arises in the neck and hypochondrium, resembling tubercles, with a slow onset and gradual increase in swelling and redness. It is caused by cold phlegm in the Pericardium Collateral and Qi stagnation in the Spleen. Treatment should be mild and warm, aiming to soothe stagnation and resolve hardness.

Shen Douyuan stated: Duju (Carp-eating Carbuncle), also known as Fali Chuang (Sequential Ulcer), occurs due to the abundance of Qi and Blood in the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. It arises near the Quepen (ST12) acupoint, below the shoulder and above the breast. If multiple heads arise, varying in size like mother and child, it is also called Lichuang. It can be punctured after ten days. If no pus forms, it is named Shiju (Stone Carbuncle). (From *Waike Qixuan*)

Chen Shigong stated: Niukou Feng (Button Wind) is a sore caused by the accumulation of wind-dampness, which becomes itchy like tinea over time. If untreated, it spreads to the neck and back. It should be treated with Bingliu San (Ice and Sulfur Powder) applied externally. (From *Waike Zhengzong*)

Bingliu San (From *Waike Zhengzong*):
Camphor (Zhangbing), Alum (Mingfan), Sichuan Pepper (Chuanjiao) (each 2 liang), Sulfur (Liuhuang) (3 liang).
Grind the above into a fine powder. Take one radish, hollow out its interior, fill it with the medicine, cover with the original skin, wrap in wet paper three or four layers, and roast in ash fire for half an hour. After cooling, take it out, mix the powder with rendered pork fat, and apply to the affected area until it heals spontaneously.

Carbuncles, sores, carbuncles, and toxic sores from the axilla to the arm, elbow, fingers, and dorsum of the hand are all collected in this section for easy reference and treatment.

Wang Kentang stated: Ye Yong (Axillary Carbuncle), also known as Zhizhi Yong, arises in the gap under the shoulder blade. It is caused by wind-heat affecting the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian and Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian. It is appropriate to administer Neituo Huangqi Chaihu Tang (Internal Supportive Astragalus and Bupleurum Decoction). (From *Yixue Zhunsheng*)

*Ling Shu* (Spiritual Pivot) states: Red and hard eruptions in the axilla are named Miju (Rice Carbuncle). Treat them with bian stones (stone lancets), which should be thin and long. Prick sparsely, apply pig fat (Shigao), and it will heal in six days; do not bandage it.

Chen Shigong stated: Ye Yong, also known as Jia Yong, originates in the axilla. The skin color remains unchanged, with diffuse swelling without a head, causing pain only after a long time, accompanied by chills and fever. This is due to blood stasis in the Liver Meridian and Qi condensation in the Spleen Meridian, jointly forming a swelling. This condition is difficult to eliminate and will eventually suppurate. For those unruptured, use Chaihu Qinggan Tang (Bupleurum Liver-Clearing Decoction); for ruptured ones, use Shiquan Dabu Tang (Ten Complete Great Tonifying Decoction) minus Cinnamon Twig (Rougui), plus Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu) and Tangerine Peel (Chenpi). In urgent cases, incision is required. Warm tonification should be used throughout the course; cold and cooling agents are strictly contraindicated. (From *Waike Zhengzong*)

Feng Luzhan stated: Ye Yong involves the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian, Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian, and Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian. This disease often results from congenital factors or excessive Liver Fire. (From *Waike Jinang*)

*Xinfa* states: Ye Ju (Axillary Abscess), also known as Miju or Neijiu Ju, arises in the center of the axilla. Initially, it resembles a kernel, formed by Qi coagulation and blood stasis due to worry, anger, and resentment affecting the Spleen and Liver meridians. Ye Yong, also known as Zhizhi Yong, arises at the axillary margin, resulting from Liver-Spleen blood-heat combined with anger.