夫人身体生疮,皆是脏热冲外,外有风湿相搏所生。而风湿之气,有挟热毒者,其疮则
痛痒肿 ,久不瘥,故名恶疮也。
小儿为风热毒瓦斯所伤,客于皮肤,生 浆,而溃成疮,名为 疮也。
小儿身生热疮,必生瘰 。其状作结核,在皮肉间,三两个相连累也。是风邪搏
于血气, 结所生也。
恶核者,是风热毒瓦斯与血气相搏,结成核,生颈边。又遇风寒所折,遂不消不溃,名为
人无问男女大小,有禀性不耐漆者,见漆及新漆器,便着漆毒,令头面身体肿起,隐胗
色赤,生疮痒痛是也。
六腑不和,寒气客于皮肤,寒搏于血,则壅遏不通,稽留于经络之间,结肿头成痈。其
状,肿上皮薄而泽是也。热气乘之,热胜于寒,则肉血腐败,化为脓。脓溃之后,其疮不瘥
,故曰痈疮。
肠痈之状,小腹微强而痛是也。由寒热气搏于肠间,血气痞结所生也。
肿结长一寸至二寸,名之为疖。亦如痈热痛,久则脓溃,捻脓血尽便瘥。亦是风寒之气
客于皮肤,血气壅结所成。凡痈疖,捻脓血不尽,而疮口便合,其恶汁在里,虽瘥,终能更
发,变成漏也。
五脏不调则生疽,亦是寒客于皮肤,折于血气,血气痞涩不通,结聚所成。大体与痈相
似,所可为异,其上如牛领之皮而硬是也。痈则浮浅,疽则深也。至于变败脓溃,重于痈也
,伤骨烂筋,遂至于死。
Generally, sores appearing on the human body are caused by heat from the Zang organs rushing outward, combined with external Wind-Dampness fighting together. Among these, if the Wind-Dampness carries Heat-Toxin, the sore will be painful, itchy, and swollen, failing to heal for a long time; thus it is named "E Chuang" (Malignant Sore).
Children injured by Wind-Heat Toxin Qi, where the pathogen lodges in the skin, forming pustules that subsequently ulcerate into sores, is named "Chuang" (Sore/Pox).
When children develop Heat Sores on their bodies, they inevitably develop "Luo Li" (Scrofula/Tuberculous lymphadenitis). Its presentation appears as nodular masses located between the skin and flesh, often two or three connected together. This arises because Wind-Evil fights with Blood and Qi, causing stagnation and knotting.
"E He" (Malignant Nodule) occurs when Wind-Heat Toxin Qi fights with Blood and Qi, condensing into a nodule that grows beside the neck. If additionally constrained by Cold-Wind, it fails to dissipate or suppurate, hence named "E He".
Regardless of gender or age, individuals constitutionally intolerant to lacquer who encounter lacquer trees or newly lacquered vessels will contract Lacquer Poisoning. This causes swelling of the head, face, and body, presenting with hidden rashes, red coloration, and sores accompanied by itching and pain.
When the Six Fu Organs are disharmonious, Cold Evil lodges in the skin. Cold fights with Blood, leading to obstruction and stagnation that remains in the meridians. It knots and swells at the head, forming an "Yong" (Abscess). Its manifestation is characterized by swelling with thin, glossy epidermis. When Heat Qi attacks this condition, and Heat surpasses Cold, the flesh and blood rot and transform into pus. After the pus discharges, the sore fails to heal, hence termed "Yong Chuang" (Abscess Sore).
The presentation of "Chang Yong" (Intestinal Abscess) involves slight hardness and pain in the lower abdomen. This is generated by the fighting of Cold and Heat Qi within the intestines, causing Qi and Blood to become obstructed and knotted.
A knotted swelling measuring one to two cun in length is called "Jie" (Furuncle/Boil). Like an Yong, it presents with heat and pain; after a long time, pus discharges, and once the pus and blood are fully expressed, it heals. This is also formed by Cold-Wind Qi lodging in the skin, causing Blood and Qi to stagnate and knot. For all Yongs and Jies, if the pus and blood are not fully expressed during squeezing before the wound closes, malignant fluid remains inside. Although it may appear healed superficially, it will eventually recur and transform into "Lou" (Sinus/Fistula).
If the Five Zang Organs are unregulated, "Ju" (Deep-seated Abscess) develops. This too results from Cold Evil lodging in the skin, constraining Blood and Qi, causing them to become obstructed, stagnant, and unable to flow smoothly, leading to knotting and aggregation. Generally similar to Yong, the difference lies in its surface texture being hard like the skin of an ox's neck. Yong is superficial, whereas Ju is deep. Regarding tissue necrosis, suppuration, and discharge, Ju is more severe than Yong; it damages bones and rots sinews, potentially leading to death.