马刀疮生于缺盆之外，自胸而至胁，盖由痰核瘰 之时，治不如法，以至潮热频作，血气精神减少，肿起大
溃，以致脓血毒瓦斯下流，而发此症。何谓马刀？盖马者，行甚速也，刀者，利器也，行疾而器利无将岂能善敌哉。
必须先服奔毒饮，外着艾灸肩井、肺俞、膻中、风池、中腕、百劳、曲池等穴，各五、六壮，宜用前瘰 症内诸
方皆可服。若马刀未破，其面小即从核上灸之，外贴万灵膏，并敷药调理自愈。如稍迟延，虽神丹不可治也。
二十四味奔毒饮
花粉、牛子、生地、当归、昆布、柴胡、青皮、桑白皮、黄柏、桔根、川芎、人参、黄 、白术、乳香、没
药、雄黄、羌活、麦冬、干葛、升麻、黄连、朱砂、陈皮。
食远服。
十七味瘰 时方
海藻、海带、昆布（以上各二钱，但以醋浸洗、焙干火 ），连翘（去隔）、陈皮、桔根、石膏、黄芩、牡
蛎（火 ）各二钱，荆芥、柴胡、防风、黄柏、苦参、黄连（姜汁炒）各一钱，木通、夏枯草各四钱。
此药要用十剂。空心服，忌生冷发物。
外一方
用苍术三斤，葱斤半，俱切片熬膏，以青布摊膏贴之效，一日三换。
四味敷方
蓖麻子（去壳、油）一两，松香（嫩者）五钱，乳香、血竭各一钱，捣成膏敷贴之。已破后，即用此方。
十味瘰 药酒方
二花四两，萱草根四两，益母草四两，紫花地丁四两，玄参、甘草、大黄、石菖蒲各五钱，鹅不食草、归尾
各四钱。
用好酒十壶，煮三炷香埋土中三日，取出，不拘时服。已溃
未溃，服之俱效。
十七味痰核肿痛方
连翘、归尾、白芷各二钱，防风六分、干葛四分、枳壳三分，花粉七分、陈皮六分、贝母五分，茯苓四分，
苦参三分，二花二钱，炙草三分，桔根六分，黄芩三分，苏梗三分，夏枯草二钱。
以上药味，俱不可加减，用水碗半煎一碗，再用野菊花根煎水酒共三钟，对前药，每日早中晚食后服。此方
神效，救人多矣。
马刀疮生于缺盆穴（锁骨上窝）外侧，从胸部延伸至胁肋部。这通常是由于痰核瘰疬（颈部淋巴结结核类疾病）在治疗时方法不当，导致潮热频繁发作，气血与精神耗损减少，肿块肿大并溃烂，致使脓血及毒气下行，从而引发此症。
什么叫“马刀”？所谓“马”，指行动迅速；所谓“刀”，指锋利的兵器。行动迅疾且兵器锋利，如果不加以防范，怎能抵御敌人呢？
治疗时必须先服用奔毒饮，外用艾灸肩井、肺俞、膻中、风池、中脘、百劳、曲池等穴位，每穴灸五至六壮。适宜使用前文提到的治疗瘰疬症的各种方剂均可服用。如果马刀疮尚未破溃，面部较小的就从结节处施灸，外部贴敷万灵膏，并配合药物调理即可自愈。如果稍有延误，即使是神丹妙药也无法治愈。
二十四味奔毒饮
天花粉、牛蒡子、生地黄、当归、昆布、柴胡、青皮、桑白皮、黄柏、桔梗根、川芎、人参、黄芪、白术、乳香、没药、雄黄、羌活、麦冬、干葛（葛根）、升麻、黄连、朱砂、陈皮。
饭后远服（饭后较长时间服用）。
十七味瘰疬时方
海藻、海带、昆布（以上各二钱，需用醋浸泡清洗、焙干后火炒），连翘（去除隔膜）、陈皮、桔梗根、石膏、黄芩、牡蛎（火煅）各二钱，荆芥、柴胡、防风、黄柏、苦参、黄连（姜汁炒）各一钱，木通、夏枯草各四钱。
此药需服用十剂。空腹服用，忌食生冷及发物。
外治一方
用苍术三斤，葱一斤半，均切片熬制成膏，用青布摊开膏药贴敷患处，效果显著，每日更换三次。
四味敷方
蓖麻子（去壳、去油）一两，松香（嫩者）五钱，乳香、血竭各一钱，捣碎成膏敷贴。疮口已破溃后，立即使用此方。
十味瘰疬药酒方
金银花四两，萱草根四两，益母草四两，紫花地丁四两，玄参、甘草、大黄、石菖蒲各五钱，鹅不食草、当归尾各四钱。
用好酒十壶，煮至燃烧三炷香的时间，埋入土中三日，取出后不拘时间服用。无论疮口已溃或未溃，服用均有效。
十七味痰核肿痛方
连翘、当归尾、白芷各二钱，防风六分、干葛四分、枳壳三分，天花粉七分、陈皮六分、贝母五分，茯苓四分，苦参三分，金银花二钱，炙甘草三分，桔梗根六分，黄芩三分，苏梗三分，夏枯草二钱。
以上药味，均不可加减，用水一碗半煎至一碗，再用野菊花根煎水，与酒共得三钟，兑入前药液中，每日早、中、晚饭后服用。此方神效，救人无数。
Madao Chuang (Horse-Scallop Sore) arises outside the Quepen acupoint (supraclavicular fossa), extending from the chest to the hypochondrium. This condition typically results from improper treatment of Tanhe Luoli (Phlegm Nodules and Scrofula), leading to frequent tidal fevers, depletion of Qi and Blood, and spirit, swelling of masses, and subsequent ulceration. Consequently, pus, blood, and toxic vapors flow downward, triggering this syndrome.
What is meant by "Madao" (Horse-Scallop)? "Ma" (Horse) signifies rapid movement; "Dao" (Sword/Knife) signifies a sharp weapon. Rapid movement combined with a sharp weapon implies that without vigilance, one cannot effectively resist the enemy.
Treatment must begin with administering Bendu Yin (Poison-Fleeing Decoction). Externally, moxibustion should be applied to the Jianjing (GB21), Feishu (BL13), Danzhong (CV17), Fengchi (GB20), Zhongwan (CV12), Bailao (EX-B1), and Quchi (LI11) acupoints, five to six moxa cones per point. The various formulas previously mentioned for treating Luoli (Scrofula) are also suitable for internal use. If Madao Chuang has not yet ulcerated, apply moxibustion directly onto the nodule if it is small on the face, externally apply Wanling Gao (Myriad Miracles Plaster), and regulate with herbal medication for spontaneous recovery. Any delay in treatment renders even divine elixirs ineffective.
Twenty-Four Herb Bendu Yin (Poison-Fleeing Decoction)
Tianhuafen (Trichosanthes Root), Niuzi (Arctii Fructus), Shengdi (Rehmanniae Radix), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Kunbu (Laminariae Thallus), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Qingpi (Aurantii Fructus Pericarpium), Sangbaipi (Mori Cortex), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex), Jiegen (Platycodonis Radix), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Xuruxiang (Olibanum), Moyao (Myrrha), Xionghuang (Realgar), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Tuber), Gan Ge (Puerariae Radix), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Zhusha (Cinnabar), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium).
Take well after meals.
Seventeen-herb Luoli Seasonal Formula
Haizao (Sargassum Thallus), Haidai (Eckloniae Thallus), Kunbu (Laminariae Thallus) [each 2 qian, soaked in vinegar, washed, dried, and stir-fried], Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus) [deveined], Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Jiegen (Platycodonis Radix), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Muli (Ostreae Concha) [calcined] each 2 qian, Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex), Kushen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) [stir-fried with ginger juice] each 1 qian, Mutong (Akebiae Caulis), Xiakucao (Prunellae Spica) each 4 qian.
This medicine requires ten doses. Take on an empty stomach; avoid raw, cold, and stimulating foods.
External Formula One
Use Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) three jin, Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus) half a jin. Slice both and decoct into a paste. Spread the paste on blue cloth and apply to the affected area for efficacy. Change once daily three times.
Four-Herb Poultice Formula
Bimazi (Ricini Semen) [shelled and oil removed] 1 liang, Songxiang (Colophonium) [tender] 5 qian, Xuruxiang (Olibanum), Xuexie (Draconis Sanguis) each 1 qian. Pound into a paste and apply. Use immediately after ulceration.
Ten-Herb Luoli Medicinal Wine Formula
Jinhua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos) 4 liang, Xuancgen (Daylily Root) 4 liang, Yimucao (Leonuri Herba) 4 liang, Zihuadiding (Violae Herba) 4 liang, Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Shichangpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma) each 5 qian, Ebushicao (Petasitis Herba), Guiwei (Angelicae Sinensis Radix caudex) each 4 qian.
Decoct in ten hu of good wine until three incense sticks have burned. Bury in soil for three days, then retrieve. Take at any time. Effective whether ulcerated or not.
Seventeen-Herb Phlegm Nodule Swelling and Pain Formula
Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Guiwei (Angelicae Sinensis Radix caudex), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) each 2 qian, Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) 6 fen, Gan Ge (Puerariae Radix) 4 fen, Zhike (Aurantii Fructus) 3 fen, Tianhuafen (Trichosanthes Root) 7 fen, Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) 6 fen, Beimu (Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus) 5 fen, Fuling (Poria) 4 fen, Kushen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix) 3 fen, Jinhua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos) 2 qian, Zhigancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma preparata) 3 fen, Jiegen (Platycodonis Radix) 6 fen, Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) 3 fen, Sugeng (Perillae Caulis) 3 fen, Xiakucao (Prunellae Spica) 2 qian.
The above herbs must not be altered. Decoct half a bowl of water to yield one bowl. Separately decoct Yejuhua Gen (Wild Chrysanthemum Root) with water and wine to obtain three zhong. Mix with the previous decoction. Take after morning, noon, and evening meals. This formula is miraculous and has saved many lives.