治乳痈方。
大黄（二两） 莽草（二分） 伏龙肝（十二分） 干姜（二分）
上四味，捣末，以酢和涂乳上，即效止。一方生姜极验，可用也。（《外台》卷三十四）
又方
取鹿角下筛散，以猪颔下清汁服方寸匕，不过再服，亦以醋浆服之良。（《外台》卷三十
四）
治乳痈，四物胶薄贴方。
胶（炙） 大黄 莽草 细辛
上各等分，捣末，以鸡子白和涂纸上，贴肿，频易，昼夜贴之，割纸穿如钱大，出肿头。
（《外台》卷三十四）
治乳痈，三物桂心贴方。
桂心（三分） 乌头（二分） 甘草（二分）
上捣散，以苦酒和，涂肿上，以小纸覆濡其上，将乳居其中，以干布置乳下，须臾布当
濡，有脓水也佳。（《外台》卷三十四）
乳痈二、三百日，众治不瘥，但坚紫色方。
柳根削上皮，捣熬令温，盛囊熨乳上，一宿则愈。（《医心方》卷二十一）
治乳痈方。
大黄 鼠粪（湿者） 黄连（各一分）
上二物，为末，鼠矢更捣，以黍米粥清和，敷乳四边，痛即止愈。无黍米用粳米并得。
（《肘后方》卷五）
又方
牛、马矢敷，并佳，此并消去。（《肘后方》卷五）
治妇女乳痈妒肿方。
取研米槌煮令沸，絮中覆乳，以熨上，当用二枚，牙熨之，数十回止。（《肘后方》卷五）
Formulas for treating Breast Carbuncle (Rǔ Yōng).
Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 2 liang) Mang Cao (Daphne Genkwa Flower, 2 fen) Fu Long Gan (Dragon's House Earth, 12 fen) Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, 2 fen)
The above four herbs are crushed into powder, mixed with vinegar, and applied to the breast; it takes effect immediately and stops pain. Another prescription states that fresh Ginger (Sheng Jiang) is extremely effective and can be used. (From *Waitai Miyao*, Vol. 34)
Another formula:
Take Deer Antler Powder (Lu Jiao San), finely sifted, and administer one Fang Cun Bi (a square-inch measure) with clear juice from below the pig's jaw. It requires no more than two doses. It is also beneficial to take it with Vinegar Slurry (Cu Jiang). (From *Waitai Miyao*, Vol. 34)
Formula for Four-Herb Gel Thin Patch for treating Breast Carbuncle.
Jiao (Roasted Glue) Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) Mang Cao (Daphne Genkwa Flower) Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma)
Each in equal parts, crushed into powder. Mix with Egg White (Ji Zi Bai) and apply onto paper. Paste it on the swelling, changing frequently, day and night. Cut holes in the paper the size of a coin to allow the head of the swelling to drain. (From *Waitai Miyao*, Vol. 34)
Formula for Three-Herb Gui Xin Patch for treating Breast Carbuncle.
Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Cortex, 3 fen) Wu Tou (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, 2 fen) Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 2 fen)
Crush into powder and mix with Ku Jiu (Bitter Wine/Vinegar). Apply to the swelling. Cover with small wet paper, place the breast within it, and put dry cloth under the breast. After a short while, the cloth will become moist; if pus or fluid drains out, it is favorable. (From *Waitai Miyao*, Vol. 34)
For Breast Carbuncle lasting two or three hundred days, where various treatments have failed, leaving the lump hard and purple:
Peel the outer bark of Willow Root (Liu Gen), crush and heat it until warm. Place it in a bag and apply as a hot compress to the breast. It heals overnight. (From *Ishinpo*, Vol. 21)
Formula for treating Breast Carbuncle.
Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) Shu Fen (Mus Stool, preferably moist) Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (each 1 fen)
The above two substances are made into powder. The mouse feces should be pounded again. Mix with the clear liquid from Millet Porridge (Shu Mi Zhou Qing) and apply around the four sides of the breast. Pain stops and healing occurs. If millet is unavailable, Rice (Jing Mi) can be used instead. (From *Zhouhou Beiji Fang*, Vol. 5)
Another formula:
Cow dung and Horse dung applied externally are both good; all these help dissipate the condition. (From *Zhouhou Beiji Fang*, Vol. 5)
Formula for treating Women's Breast Carbuncle with Jealous Swelling (Du Zhong):
Boil the rice-grinding pestle until boiling. Wrap it in cotton wadding and cover the breast, applying heat. Two pestles should be prepared. Use teeth to assist in pressing/massaging during the application. Stop after dozens of repetitions. (From *Zhouhou Beiji Fang*, Vol. 5)