人有生疔疮者，一时疼痛难忍，此阳毒而非阴毒也。但初生时，人最难辨。世人以生黄豆令病患口嚼，
不知辛生之味便是疔疮，此辨证之诀也。其疮头必发黄泡，或现紫黑之色。更须细看泡中，必有红白一线，通
出于泡外。大
约疔生足上者，红线由足而入脐。疔生手上者，红线由手而入心。疔生唇上者，红线由唇而走喉。如见此红
线透出，即在红线处用针刺毒血，以免毒攻心。若现白线之丝，则不必刺也。治之法，总以消毒泻火为主。
方用拔疔散∶
紫花地丁（一两） 菊花（一两）
水煎服，一剂而红线除，二剂而疔毒散，三剂痊愈矣。若已溃烂，亦用此方，但加当归二两，不必四剂毒
尽而肉生矣。
秘诀∶
方名拔疔只二味，地丁菊花各两配，
毒若初起服三剂，已溃再加二两归。
此症用散疔散亦妙∶
夏枯草（一两） 紫花地丁（一两） 连翘（三钱）
水煎服，一剂即消矣。
秘诀∶
还有散疔亦效味，枯草地丁一两计，
连翘三钱一剂消，何必琐碎服三剂。
人有生疔于唇上，或在口角之旁，或在上下唇之际，
不必论其大小，皆因脾胃之火毒也。最宜速散，否则毒瓦斯炎炽，难于饮食，往往有腐烂而死者。然疔愈小，
而其毒愈横也。治之法，宜急泻火毒，而又不可损伤脾胃之气，则毒不难散矣。方用救唇汤∶
金银花（一两） 地丁（一两） 甘草（三钱） 桔梗（三钱） 知母（一钱） 白果（二十一个）
水煎服，一剂而疼痛止，二剂而疮口消，三剂痊愈，未烂四剂，已烂五剂收功矣。此方治头面上之疔疮，
俱可获效，而治口唇之疔，更为神验。白果、桔梗善走口唇，引银花、地丁至于生疮之处，则能尽解其毒也。
秘诀∶
救唇汤能治唇疔，银丁两用甘桔梗，
知钱白果二十一，未烂四剂烂五功。
此症方用护唇汤亦效∶
地丁（一两） 麦冬（一两） 玄参（一两） 夏枯草（一两） 甘草（三钱）
水煎服，二剂效。
秘诀∶
又有疗唇护吻汤，地丁麦玄枯草两，
再加三钱生甘草，服止二剂妙非常。
Some people develop Ding sores (Ding sores, a type of acute suppurative infection), experiencing sudden and unbearable pain. This is Yang toxicity (Yang-type toxic pathogen) rather than Yin toxicity. However, it is most difficult to distinguish at the initial stage. A common folk method involves having the patient chew raw soybeans; if a pungent, raw taste is perceived, it indicates a Ding sore, which serves as the key to syndrome differentiation. The head of the sore must present as a yellow blister or exhibit a purple-black color. One must also carefully observe within the blister, where there will invariably be a red-and-white line extending from inside the blister to the outside. Generally speaking, if the Ding sore is located on the foot, the red line enters from the foot towards the umbilicus; if on the hand, the red line enters from the hand towards the heart; if on the lips, the red line travels from the lips towards the throat. If this red line is seen protruding, one should use a needle to prick the blood at the location of the red line to release the toxic blood, thereby preventing the toxin from attacking the heart. If a white thread-like line appears instead, pricking is unnecessary. The treatment principle generally focuses on clearing heat and detoxifying (clearing heat and eliminating toxins). The formula used is Baling San (Dredge Ding Powder): Zihuadiding (Viola Yedoensis Herba, 1 liang) and Juhua (Chrysanthemi Flos, 1 liang). Decoct in water and take orally. After one dose, the red line disappears; after two doses, the Ding toxin dissipates; after three doses, recovery is achieved. If the sore has already ulcerated, this same formula is used, but with the addition of Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 2 liang). Recovery occurs without needing four doses, as new flesh grows once the toxin is cleared.
Secret Formula:
The formula named Baling contains only two ingredients, Zihuadiding and Juhua each weighed one liang.
If the toxin is in its early stage, take three doses; if ulcerated, add two liang of Danggui.
Using Sanding San (Scatter Ding Powder) for this condition is also excellent: Xiakucao (Prunellae Spica, 1 liang), Zihuadiding (Viola Yedoensis Herba, 1 liang), and Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructum, 3 qian). Decoct in water and take orally; it resolves after one dose.
Secret Formula:
Sanding San is also effective; calculate Xiakucao and Zihuadiding at one liang each.
Lianqiao at three qian resolves it in one dose; why bother taking three doses?
When a Ding sore develops on the lips, beside the corners of the mouth, or between the upper and lower lips, regardless of its size, it is caused by fire-toxin in the Spleen and Stomach. It is best to disperse it quickly; otherwise, the toxic qi becomes blazingly intense, making eating difficult, and death may occur due to rotting. However, the smaller the Ding sore, the more rampant its toxicity. The treatment method should urgently purge fire-toxin without damaging the Qi of the Spleen and Stomach, so that the toxin can be easily dispersed. The formula used is Jiulun Tang (Save Lips Decoction): Jinyinhua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos, 1 liang), Diding (Viola Yedoensis Herba, 1 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 3 qian), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, 3 qian), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, 1 qian), and Baiguo (Ginkgo Semen, 21 pieces). Decoct in water and take orally. Pain stops after one dose, the sore opening subsides after two doses, and recovery is achieved in three doses. For non-ulcerated cases, four doses are needed; for ulcerated cases, five doses complete the cure. This formula is effective for Ding sores on the head and face, and is particularly miraculous for Ding sores on the lips. Baiguo (Ginkgo Semen) and Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix) have a strong affinity for the lips, guiding Jinyinhua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos) and Diding (Viola Yedoensis Herba) to the site of the sore, thereby completely resolving the toxin.
Secret Formula:
Jiulun Tang treats lip Ding sores; use one liang each of Jinyinhua and Diding, plus Gancao and Jiegeng.
Zhimu at one qian and twenty-one Baiguo; four doses for non-ulcerated, five doses for ulcerated achieve success.
Using Hulun Tang (Protect Lips Decoction) for this condition is also effective: Diding (Viola Yedoensis Herba, 1 liang), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, 1 liang), Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix, 1 liang), Xiakucao (Prunellae Spica, 1 liang), and Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 3 qian). Decoct in water and take orally; efficacy is seen after two doses.
Secret Formula:
There is also Liaochun Huchen Tang (Treat Lips Protect Mouth Decoction); Diding, Maidong, Xuanshen, and Xiakucao each at one liang.
Add three qian of raw Gancao; taking it for two doses yields extraordinary results.