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To treat the initial stage of carbuncles and sores, accompanied by restlessness, thirst, difficulty in urination, and a robust constitution with excessive dampness. Use six taels of Talcum (Huashi), one tael of Licorice Root (Gancao), grind into powder, and take three qian mixed with decoction of Juncus effusus (Dengxin). Add a small amount of Cinnabar (Chensha), named Yi Yuan San.

To treat carbuncles arising in the umbilical and abdominal region, presenting as dark purple and hard; use this formula at the initial stage. Three qian of Pangolin Scales (Shanjia, roasted), two qian each of Angelica Sinensis Tail (Guiwei), Rhubarb (Dahuang), and Licorice Node (Gancao Jie), [and Earth Beetle (Tubiechong - text incomplete], decoct and take.

To treat the initial stage of carbuncles at the Xiawan acupoint, presenting as bright red and significantly swollen. Use Ginseng (Renshen), Magnolia Bark (Noupu, stir-fried), Saposhnikovia Root (Fangfeng), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), [Fresh Ginger/Gastrodia - text incomplete "Sheng"], Wine-processed White Peony Root (Jiu Shaoyao), Angelica Sinensis (Danggui), and Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong). [Dosage and administration omitted in source].

To treat carbuncles arising below the navel due to emotional stagnation transforming into fire, presenting with initial redness, swelling, and pulling pain, in elderly or weak individuals with a deficient pulse. Use two qian each of Ginseng (Renshen), [Fresh Ginger - text incomplete], and Angelica Sinensis (Danggui); one qian each of Cinnamon Heart (Guixin), Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Angelica Dahurica (Baizhi), Saposhnikovia Root (Fangfeng), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Magnolia Bark (Noupu), and Licorice Root (Gancao). Use wine as a guide, take frequently. This aims to promote rapid ulceration to prevent penetration through the muscle membrane. If added with Angelica Dahurica (Baizhi), Forsythia Fruit (Lianqiao), Aucklandia Root (Muxiang), Frankincense (Ruxiang), and Myrrh (Moyao), it is named Tuoli San. It treats back carbuncles and ding sores in emaciated individuals with weak pulses. There is another formula later for excess syndromes.

To treat extreme wind-heat in the Liver and Spleen manifesting internally as erysipelas. Use Alcohol-processed Cimicifuga Rhizome (Shengma), Fried and ground Arctium Fruit (Niuzi), Gypsum Powder (Shigao), Human Waste Yellow (Renzhonghuang), Scutellaria Root (Huanglian), and Forsythia Fruit (Lianqiao). [Dosage omitted in source].

To treat lung abscess with wheezing, fullness, and inability to lie down. Use five qian of Lepidium Seed (Tingli), five red dates, decoct and take.

To treat lung abscess with cough, fever, chest stuffiness, and impending pus formation. Use two qian of Reed Rhizome (Weijing, fried), three qian of Coix Seed (Yiren), Winter Melon Seeds (Dongguaren, shelled), [Peach Kernel - text incomplete "Tao"]. [Dosage and administration incomplete].

To treat lung abscess where pus is expectorated like rice porridge; use equal parts of Platycodon Root (Jiegeng) and Licorice Root (Gancao) to expel residual pus.

To treat lung abscess with foul-smelling purulent expectoration and chest fullness and [pain - text incomplete]. Use one qian of Croton Seed (Badou, cleaned meat, separately ground into paste), three qian each of Platycodon Root (Jiegeng) and Fritillaria Bulb (Beimu). Grind into powder first, mix evenly with Badou powder, and take one qian per dose with warm water.

To treat lung abscess with expectoration of purulent blood and afternoon fever. Take a live carp weighing four liang (eviscerate, do not touch raw water), grind Erchen Powder (Baimu - likely referring to Beimu or specific preparation) two qian... [Text cuts off at "all bones"].