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There are cases where a carbuncle (a deep-seated skin infection) suddenly appears between the two temples, with redness and swelling protruding several inches high. The head, face, eyes, and nose all become edematous, presenting an unsightly appearance unlike one's usual countenance; this is classified as Yang Toxicity (Yang Du). Since the temples are close to the Taiyang meridian (the Bladder channel governing the exterior), which is the domain of Yang Qi, Yin Qi cannot reach this area. Therefore, carbuncles arising in the temples should be treated as Yang syndromes. However, such Yang syndromes often transform into Yin syndromes; thus, when administering Yang-promoting herbs, Yin-nourishing herbs must be added to prevent adverse outcomes. If the lesion has already ulcerated and putrefied, Yin herbs should outweigh Yang herbs, requiring careful adjustment and proper management. There is now a prescription named Libin Decoction (Li Bin Tang), which achieves success whether the carbuncle is un-ulcerated or ulcerated, un-putrid or putrid. The formula consists of: Honeysuckle Flower (Jinyinhua, *Lonicerae Japonicae Flos*, 3 liang), Angelica Dahurica (Baizhi, *Angelicae Dahuricae Radix*, 2 qian), Szechuan Lovage Root (Chuanxiong, *Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma*, 1 liang), Chinese Angelica Root (Danggui, *Angelicae Sinensis Radix*, 1 liang), Prunella Spike (Xiakucao, *Prunellae Spica*, 3 qian). Decoct in water and take orally. For un-ulcerated cases, resolution occurs after two doses; for ulcerated cases, complete recovery follows four doses.

This formula uses Honeysuckle Flower and Prunella Spike to resolve Fire-Toxicity, while Angelica Dahurica and Szechuan Lovage Root guide the medicinal action into the region of the Taiyang meridian at the temples, thereby enhancing the dispelling efficacy of Honeysuckle Flower and Prunella Spike. Furthermore, the brilliance lies in Chinese Angelica Root’s ability to tonify Qi and Blood, benefiting both Yin and Yang. When righteous Qi is sufficient, pathogenic factors find it difficult to alter their nature, ensuring rapid recovery.

Carbuncles (Ding Chuang, hard and painful nodules) appearing on the lips may occur beside the corners of the mouth or between the upper and lower lips. Regardless of size, they are generally caused by Fire-Toxicity of the Spleen and Stomach. It is crucial to disperse them quickly; otherwise, the toxic vapors will blaze fiercely, leading to difficulty in eating, and often resulting in death due to putrefaction. The smaller the carbuncle, the more rampant its toxicity tends to be. The treatment method should urgently drain the Fire-Toxicity without damaging the Qi of the Spleen and Stomach, making it easy to dissipate the toxin. The prescribed formula is Jiulip Decoction (Jiu Lip Tang): Purple Violets Herb (Zihuadiding, *Violae Herba*, 1 liang), Honeysuckle Flower (Jinyinhua, *Lonicerae Japonicae Flos*, 1 liang), Ginkgo Seed (Baiguo, *Ginkgonis Semen*, 20 pieces), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng, *Platycodonis Radix*, 3 qian), Raw Licorice Root (Sheng Gancao, *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*, 3 qian), Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhimu, *Anemarrhenae Rhizoma*, 1 qian). Decoct in water and take orally. Pain ceases after one dose, the wound shrinks after two doses, and full recovery is achieved after three doses. In cases where putrefaction has already occurred, effectiveness is naturally observed after five doses.

This formula is effective for carbuncles on the head and face, but is particularly miraculous for those on the lips and mouth. It contains Ginkgo Seed and Platycodon Root, which have a strong affinity for traveling to the lips and mouth, guiding Honeysuckle Flower and Purple Violets Herb to the site of the lesion to comprehensively eliminate the toxicity.