Xu Sigong discussed: Regarding the treatment of Hongxiangjiao (a disease characterized by swelling, numbness, or pain in the lower limbs), there are hundreds of therapeutic approaches. Therefore, one must investigate its origin and progression, observe its morphological signs and syndromes, perform acupuncture and moxibustion according to acupoints, and administer medications tailored to the specific condition.

It is also stated: The disease of Hongxiangjiao differs from other ailments. Once contracted, it is difficult to cure and prone to recurrence. Diagnostic methods vary; after diagnosing the condition, medication should be prescribed based on the patient's cold or heat patterns.

Su Jing discussed: Treating Hongxiangjiao requires conforming to the four seasons. In spring and autumn, tonification and purgation methods should be combined. In summer, when the disease is prevalent, diaphoresis (inducing sweating) and diuresis (promoting urination) are specifically required, or from the tenth month onwards...

It is also stated: Briefly describing, there are several types of this disease with different morphological signs. Each episode of onset and remission varies, and thus treatments differ. A classical formula previously found effective may exacerbate the condition later; after ten days...

It is also stated: Moreover, Hongxiangjiao differs from other diseases. If wind-toxin does not dissipate, medication should not be discontinued. Recently, patients have died due to neglecting minor illnesses. Some because...

It is also stated: For all cases of Hongxiangjiao, although suffering from deficiency and emaciation, tonification must generally be avoided. Tonifying medicines are suitable only for winter use, often prepared in wine. Pills and powders should not contain tonifying ingredients; taking them will inevitably lead to...

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It is also stated: Patients with Hongxiangjiao should not take tonifying medicines long-term. Excessive consumption (or originally) causes abdominal distension and hardness, which becomes difficult to rescue. Within each month, three to five...

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It is also stated: For severe cold-toxin causing distension, Jinya San (Golden Tooth Powder) should be taken; for severe heat-toxin causing distension, Zixue San (Purple Snow Powder) is required; for moderate distension, Binglang Yin (Betel Nut Drink) alone is also effective; for those suffering from Jiaoxi (Foot Qi)...

It is also stated: When attacked by various toxic vapors, if they attack internally, it causes heart palpitations and oppression, leading to death if untreated. If external toxins emerge through the skin, emergence leads to anesthesia (loss of sensation). Anesthesia can be cured by applying ointment massage. If toxins have not yet emerged through the skin but cause stabbing pain in Ying and Wei (nutritive and defensive qi), immediate moxibustion of three to five moxa cones at the painful site will cure it. It is not necessary to target specific acupoints.

Yimen Fang states: When treating Hongxiangjiao, especially when complicated by other diseases, medications should be matched to the syndrome. If triggered by Rushi (mineral drugs), Lishi medicine should be used for treatment;

It is also stated: Severe Hongxiangjiao toxin cannot be resolved without hot medicines. If heat is severe and toxin triggers palpitations (zhirong fan), with heat and oppression in the head and face, Jinggen juice (Rhizoma Coptidis or similar root juice) or Zhuli (Bamboo Sap) should be taken before sleep...