1. For intestinal abscess (inflammatory suppurative disease of the intestine) presenting with hardness and pain in the lower abdomen, a deep and solid pulse, and blood stasis, purgation is indicated; use Dahuang Tang (Rhubarb Decoction).
2. For dull pain in the lower abdomen accompanied by constipation, Meiren Tang (Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Decoction) is indicated.
3. For soft pain in the lower abdomen with a flooding and rapid pulse, indicating that pus has formed, dispelling toxicity and promoting discharge is indicated; use Lafan Wan (Beeswax and Alum Pill), Paimao San (Pus-Discharging Powder), Yiyiren Tang (Coix Seed Decoction), and Sisheng San (Four Sages Powder).
4. For intestinal abscess presenting with a soft abdomen, pain, and frequent discharge of pus, Mudan San (Moutan Cortex Powder) is indicated. Herein are appended methods for treating breast abscess (suppurative inflammation of the breast) [including breast cancer and "blowing milk" syndrome].
5. For breast swelling and pain caused by sudden anger or infant breath blowing, accompanied by chills and fever, soothing the Liver and moving Qi is indicated; use Liuqi Yin (Flowing Qi Drink) and Fuyuan Tongqi San (Restoring Original Circulation Powder).
6. For breast abscess with swelling, pain, and systemic chills and fever, use Pugongying San (Dandelion Powder), Xunru Fa (Breast Fumigation Method), Shenxiao Gualou San (Miraculous Trichosanthes Powder), Lianqiao Yin (Forsythia Drink), and external breast compresses.
7. For women with black-headed sores on the breasts where the sore top is depressed, Neituo Ruxiang San (Internal Supportive Frankincense Powder) is used.
8. For early-stage breast cancer presenting with subcutaneous nodules and mild pain, internal administration of Neituo Xiaodu San (Internal Supportive Detoxification Powder) is first indicated.
9. For long-standing breast cancer, Jiawei Bazhen Tang (Modified Eight Treasures Decoction) is used.
10. For post-ulceration of the breast with thin pus, non-drying wounds, and failure to heal, Dadu Tang (Great Tonifying Decoction) modified is indicated.

1. For early-stage inguinal abscess (epidemic bubo) presenting with swelling, pain, and chills/fever, purging the bowels to eliminate toxins and promote internal resolution is first indicated; use Ermu Tang (Two Mothers Decoction) and Qianniu Wan (Morning Glory Pill).
2. For inguinal abscess with swelling and pain but no pus formation, Ruxiang San (Frankincense Powder), Yuzhu San (Jade Candle Powder), Xianfang Huoming Yin (Immortal Life-Saving Drink), and Shenxiao Gualou San (Miraculous Trichosanthes Powder) are indicated.
3. For inguinal abscess after ulceration with fever, Tuoli Danggui San (Supporting Interior Angelica Sinensis Powder) is indicated.
4. For thin pus and non-healing wounds, Bazhen Tang (Eight Treasures Decoction) and Shiquan San (Ten Perfections Powder) are indicated.

Generally, scrotal abscess (acute suppurative disease of the scrotum) arises from deficiency of the Kidney yin/fluids and damp-heat obstruction, leading to fever, swelling, pain, and scanty/difficult urination. Treatment should employ herbs to nourish yin, drain dampness, and support the interior to dissipate the condition.
1. If pus has formed, tonifying agents must be combined to facilitate healing.
2. For early-stage scrotal abscess with redness and swelling but no pus, soothing the Liver and guiding out dampness is indicated; use Shugan Yinzi (Liver-Soothing Drink).
3. For redness, swelling, abscess formation, and fever, Longdan Xiegan Tang (Gentiana Drain the Liver Decoction) modified is indicated, applied externally with Muli San (Oyster Shell Powder).
4. For formed pus with swelling and pain, Xiaodu Tuoli San (Detoxifying and Supporting Interior Powder) is indicated.
5. For scrotal swelling resembling crystal, itching/pain, weeping fluid, water-drum sound upon pressing the lower abdomen, and frequent urination: this is due to drinking water after intoxication followed by sexual activity, causing damp-toxin accumulation in the scrotum, named Shuihan (Water Hernia). Use Daoshui Wan (Water-Guiding Pill) and Wuling San (Five-Ling Powder) added with Heiqianniu (Black Morning Glory Seed) and Xiaohuixiang (Fennel Fruit).
6. For post-ulceration with thin pus and non-healing wounds, Jiawei Shiquan San (Modified Ten Perfections Powder) and Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Middle-Boosting Qi-Invigorating Decoction) are indicated, with Zisu Mo (Perilla Leaf Powder) applied externally.
7. For post-ulceration with rotting scrotum and suspended testicles, Bazhen Tang (Eight Treasures Decoction) added with Huangqi (Astragalus Root), Huangbai (Phellodendron Bark), Zhimu (Anemarrhena Rhizome), and Zisu Mo (Perilla Leaf Powder) applied externally is indicated.
8. For prolonged non-healing after ulceration, thin pus, thirst, and a large pulse, the condition is incurable.