三诊：服三剂后，左目红痛及头痛已基本消除。为巩固疗效，复用小白附子汤加口芪补气升阳，达表固卫。服数剂后诸病悉除，惟视力未全恢复，脱发未生。此因患病日久，体内精气消耗，一营血不足、肝肾两亏之故。转用补气益血、滋养肝肾、明目生发之剂。处以下方：
脾为生化之源，用潞党参补脾胃，益气血。心主血，用柏子仁补心血，安心神。肾主水而藏精，精气上注于目，用菟丝子补肾益精，《别录》称其“久服明目”。肝藏血，目得血而能视。用萸肉滋阴助阳，养血涩精，《别录》称其“久服明目强力”，萸肉配党参又能气血双补。尤妙在佐以玄参入肾滋水，以涵肝木。如此组合成方，气血肝肾均有裨益，不患目之不明，发之不能再生矣!
守方服至二十余剂，视物渐明，头发再生，病遂痊愈。
[整理者按]：“开门法”为戴老医师治疗某些久病和慢性病的主要经验之一。凡外邪所致之病多先用此法。所谓“开门”，是宣畅太阳气机，亦即“开门逐寇”之意。病邪侵犯人体，常由太阳而入，若能及时解表则不致留邪为患。惟病日久表里混杂，通过“开门”，可使经络宣畅，外邪得出，病之真面目得以显现，方能为下一步用药创造条件。在用此法时，只要病机属真寒，则不为假象所惑，概以辛温宣散投之，然后再据病情转化灵活施治。
肾虚双目白翳
张××，女，五十岁。因受精神刺激后，两目起白色翳障，视物模糊，伴有头痛。病已月余，由家人扶持来所就诊。症见：脉沉细无力，舌质青，苔白腻，面色暗滞。细阅所服方药，多为清肝明目之类。《内经》云：“五脏六腑之精气皆上注于目”。若精气亏乏则视物不明。清代医家黄坤载在论述目病因误用寒凉而加重的情况时，有“阳光散乱，清气陷遏，浊气郁升，云雾迷漫，乃生翳障”等语。据此推论，此症虽起子七情内伤，然究其病机乃系里有寒湿不化，肾气虚衰，清阳不升所致。治疗之法，先用温散寒湿之剂，再议补肾升举。处方用自拟小白附子汤化裁：
上方服三剂，头痛全止，苔已化净。改用下方：
方中附片温肾阳，暖肾水，以肾水之升，全赖肾气之蒸腾。口芪益气升清，羌活疏通太阳气机而除风邪，潼关蒺藜滋补肝肾而明目。四味合方，温阳补肾，举陷升清，祛风明日。
服一剂，即觉视力有所好转。连服三剂，白翳竞退，视力恢复如初。
[按]：此例虽因七情引起，但结合四诊所得及以前所服方药，而诊断为肾阳虚，用补肾升阳而愈。若不仔细辨证，仍按一般常法，予六味地黄、枸菊地黄汤等或用滋阴降火等阴柔之品，则不易恢复。因太阳经脉起于目内眦，肾与膀胱相表里，肾为癸水，主温升，膀胱为寒水主寒降。因误用寒凉，气机郁滞，升降失常。若再误治，则病将难愈。这是本症用温而不用寒之理，也是二方在补肾升阳的同时使用羌活开太阳气机之妙用所在。故治眼病，尚不可忽视温肾升阳一法。
另：此方还用于阳虚型青光眼等症。
颐肿二例
例一：热毒发颐
高××，男，十岁。患发热，两耳垂下肿大，疼痛，西医诊断为腮腺炎，用西药治疗，已十余日，请余往诊。症见：张口困难，饮食难下，便秘，舌紫，两脉弦数。脉症合参，系感受风温之毒，热毒壅结于颐部，病在少阳、阳明两经。用银花甘草汤加昧。处方：
二诊：上方服二剂，热减，肿势大消，疼痛较缓，口已能开。守原方加紫花地丁9克、夏枯草9克，以增强清热解毒、清肝散结之力。服二剂，即痊愈。
此案热结阳经，宜因势利导，给予凉散，不可过用苦寒克伐，以防热毒内陷，致生他变。
例二：寒凝发颐
陈× ×，女，二十五岁，归国华侨。住某医院，诊断为腮腺炎，用夏枯草等类药物及青霉素等，久治无效。邀余会诊。症见：患者左耳下虽肿，但皮色不红，触之欠温，不思饮。舌质青滑，脉沉缓。此因肝寒木郁，阴寒之邪凝滞少阳经脉，致成此症。予封髓丹加味。处方：
本方之用，以交通阴阳为目的。黄柏、甘草苦甘化阴，砂仁、甘草辛甘化阳，合以吴萸、肉桂温肝、散寒、解凝。如此，则阴阳得以交通，肝胆之气机得以升降。连服二剂，舯势已减。原方再服二剂，病即痊愈。
[按]：上述两例颐肿，中医外科称为发颐。病名虽同，但病机各异。前例有发热、便秘、舌紫、脉弦数等热象，断为阳证，故用清解而愈，后例经用清肝及消炎而久治禾愈，症见肿处不红、不热、不思饮，舌质青滑，脉沉缓等寒象，断为阴证，用交通阴阳，调和气机升降而愈。通过证候分析病机，采用同病异治，两例均达痊愈目的。
茧
唇
林××之子，二岁，尚未断乳。发热自汗，上下唇肿痛，下唇肿势特剧，自汗不止，焮肿之状如蚕茧，食乳困难，日夜啼哭，由楚雄来昆就医。先经西医诊断为口腔炎，服西药无效，肿势益甚，始求余诊，此时病已迁延二十余日。诊其脉，濡软无力，舌润。以乳幼小儿罹患此症，体功元气既已不足，此时如忽于固本，妄投清凉消肿之剂，势将促其恶化。考其唇肿之状，名日“茧唇”。其发热者，虚热也。而自汗亦属卫虚不固，津液外泄，阳越之候。《内经》云：“脾气通于口，脾之荣在唇”。《医学心悟》谓是症：“唇上起小泡，渐肿渐大如茧，此心脾郁热所致。”《寿世保元》治本症大要云：“审本病，察兼证，补脾气，生脾血，则燥自润，火自除，风自息，肿自消。若患者忽略，洽者不察，妄用清热消毒之药，或用药线揭去其皮，反为翻花败症矣。”惟二书所列施治之方于此症多不可取。细审此症，初起固属心脾郁热，胃浊不降，只因不能及时施治，或过服清凉消炎之剂，日久元气损耗，胆胃浊气上逆，以致病势转甚。当此之际，治疗之法，应标本兼顾，既求补虚而化郁热，又求消肿以止疼痛。因法仲景《金匮》治狐惑一症：“其面目乍黑乍白，蚀于上部刚声嗄，甘草泻心汤主之。”拟方：
此方尤在泾渭为“使中气运而湿热化”。陈元犀谓“补虚而化湿热”。徐大椿渭“蚀于喉为惑，即热淫于上之意”。病者茧唇，自系热淫于上，然病势至此，已呈虚象。宜补虚化湿热，舍此莫属。方中自洋参补脾肺之虚，并健运中气而化湿热。芩、连泄热，得干姜之温则虽寒而不滞，干姜虽热，得参、草之润而不燥。奇正相倚，并得法夏之降逆，使芩、连清降之热得以引而下行。故上方服一剂后，患儿即安静不啼，且能入睡。翌日热退汗止，唇肿渐消。二诊继以养胃阴善后。处方；
粳米15克
连服二剂，唇肿全消，病遂愈。
阴寒舌痛二例
例一：
李××，男，三十岁。患舌尖疼痛已二月，久治不愈，前医用黄连解毒汤等方未效。邀余诊治。察其舌滑润多津，舌尖不红，口不渴、心不烦，脉沉无力，显系阴证。因舌为心之苗，若属阳证，当见心烦、舌红、咽干、思水、脉数等象。今所见皆属不足之症，而用黄连解毒汤，实“以寒治寒”，徒自耗伤胃气。因据脉症改用“四逆汤”峻扶元阳而收功。处方：
服后，舌尖疼痛大减，继服二剂，即愈。
例二：
解××，男，三十余岁。患唇口疼痛不能忍。经前医用清热解毒之剂如石膏之类，而疼痛加重，以致一周来因剧疼未能入睡，转余诊治。症见。舌质青，苔滑润多津，脉沉细，无邪火炽盛之象。盖口为脾之窍，唇为脾所荣，其病机在于下焦浊阴太盛，阳不潜藏。阴邪弥漫，寒水侮土，脾土受制，经络不通而反映于口唇，形成本症。治法当以迅速抉阳抑阴。方予四逆白通合方。
服三剂，疼痛大减，里阳渐回。
二诊：舌青渐退，脉转有力。仍予四逆汤，改川附片为盐附子，剂量加大为60克。处方。
上方服一剂后，下黑水大便甚多。此系浊阴溃退之佳象，即脾阳渐复之征。
三诊：唇口肿势已消，为巩固疗效，予封髓丹交通阴阳，引火归原。服二剂，病遂平复。
口
糜
徐××，女，三十五岁。患口腔糜烂一年余，久治未效，延余诊之。症见：吞咽困难，深以为苦。脉缓，舌苔薄白，不欲饮。证属脾湿胃热。法当清胃祛湿。处方。
方中升麻升阳散浊邪，为阳明胃经之品，本经称“治喉痛口疮”，王好古称其能治牙根糜烂恶臭。石膏清肺胃实熟，薄荷清浮上升，能解散上焦风热。细辛气味辛香，性升，能宣利上焦诸窍，并能制石膏之寒，石膏得薄荷之佐，清胃经燥热之力更强。黄柏引湿热下出于膀胱。又：“芩、连之苦能化燥，黄柏虽苦不易化燥，而能化湿”。方中升麻、细辛、薄荷性均上升。患者口腔糜烂，病发于上，诸药协同，表里之热皆清，使药效发挥在上。
含漱方：蔷薇花根15克，开水浸泡，俟冷，频频含漱。．
外治方：吴萸6克 黄连3克，两昧药研末醋调，包两足心涌泉穴。
蔷薇花根，苦涪无毒，有除湿热之功。泡水漱口，善治口糜。吴萸、黄连为左金丸，既能舒肝清火，又能和胃。二昧合用一热一寒，相互辅翼，上病下取，克奏厥功。
患者内服上方仅一剂，并依法含漱，外包足心涌泉穴，致使年余之口糜，逐渐平复，而未再发。
颜面疮疖
熊文×，男，三十岁。患颜面疮疖发痒，微痛，有时渗出水液，持续一年多，屡治未愈。视其疮疖呈粉红色，疮形虽肿，但不高突，局部皮肤有溃破点。脉弦细，舌红无苔。此系气血不足，肺经热郁。若纯用清热解毒，不仅无济于事，且徒伤正气。盖疮疖破溃日久，气血已亏，营血不足，不能托毒外出。复加风热相搏，血行受阻，滞于颜面皮下，发为疮疖，遂致日久不愈。目前当予补益气血、活血祛风、清热解毒、散结消肿之剂。用大归汤加防风。处方：
方中口芪、当归补气益血，川芎活血行气，配防风祛风止痛。芪、归、芎、防相配，能使气血旺盛，托毒外出。银花味甘性寒，气味芬芳，既能清透疏表，又能解血分热毒。连翘性凉昧苦，轻清上浮，可治上焦诸热，尤能解毒消痈而散结。蒲公英清热解毒，消肿散结，生甘草既能解疮疡肿毒，又能调和诸药。本方加酒畅达气血，助诸药托毒外散。
连服五剂，疮疖渐消，痒痛俱止，溃破之处已结痂。舌红转淡，脉现和缓。为巩固疗效，改予补肺益气、强心生血之剂，用炮姜甘草汤加味：
疮疡何以用此?《内经》云：“诸痛痒疮，皆属于心”。困心主血而合脉，肺主气而合皮毛，若肺气虚，则治节失权，宗气不足则推动血液循环之机能减退，导致血行不畅则疖肿将有复发之可能。故方中用炮姜温阳而通脉，配甘草苦甘化阴而生血；五味子补心敛肺益气，白蜜润肺补中而解毒。全方相辅为用，补肺益气而畅旺血行；气血流畅，自可免除疮疖再发之虞。故连服五剂后，结痂退尽而愈，迄今未见复发。
三诊：服用三剂药后，左眼红痛及头痛已基本消除。为了巩固疗效，再次使用小白附子汤加口芪（黄芪）以补气升阳，通达体表、固护卫气。服用数剂后，各种病症全部消除，只有视力尚未完全恢复，头发也未再生。这是因为患病时间长久，体内精气消耗，导致营血不足、肝肾两亏的缘故。转而采用补气益血、滋养肝肾、明目生发的方剂。处方如下：
潞党参15克 柏子仁9克 山萸肉12克 菟丝子15克 玄参9克
脾为气血生化之源，用潞党参补脾胃，益气血。心主血，用柏子仁补心血，安心神。肾主水而藏精，精气上注于目，用菟丝子补肾益精，《神农本草经》（别录）称其“久服明目”。肝藏血，目得血而能视。用山萸肉滋阴助阳，养血涩精，《神农本草经》（别录）称其“久服明目强力”，山萸肉配伍党参又能气血双补。尤其巧妙的是佐以玄参入肾滋水，以涵养肝木。如此组合成方，对气血肝肾均有裨益，不愁眼睛不明亮，头发不能再生！
守原方服用二十余剂后，视物逐渐清晰，头发重新生长，病遂痊愈。
[整理者按]：“开门法”是戴丽三老医师治疗某些久病和慢性病的主要经验之一。凡是外邪所致之病多先用此法。所谓“开门”，是宣畅太阳经气机，亦即“开门逐寇”之意。病邪侵犯人体，常由太阳经而入，若能及时解表则不致留邪为患。只是病日久表里混杂，通过“开门”，可使经络宣畅，外邪得出，病的真面目得以显现，方能为下一步用药创造条件。在用此法时，只要病机属真寒，则不为假象所惑，一概以辛温宣散之剂投之，然后再据病情转化灵活施治。
肾虚双目白翳
张××，女，五十岁。因受精神刺激后，两目起白色翳障，视物模糊，伴有头痛。病已月余，由家人扶持来所就诊。症见：脉沉细无力，舌质青，苔白腻，面色暗滞。细阅所服方药，多为清肝明目之类。《黄帝内经》云：“五脏六腑之精气皆上注于目”。若精气亏乏则视物不明。清代医家黄坤载在论述目病因误用寒凉而加重的情况时，有“阳光散乱，清气陷遏，浊气郁升，云雾迷漫，乃生翳障”等语。据此推论，此症虽起于七情内伤，然究其病机乃系里有寒湿不化，肾气虚衰，清阳不升所致。治疗之法，先用温散寒湿之剂，再议补肾升举。处方用自拟小白附子汤化裁：
上方服三剂，头痛全止，苔已化净。改用下方：
方中附片温肾阳，暖肾水，以肾水之升，全赖肾气之蒸腾。口芪益气升清，羌活疏通太阳经气机而除风邪，潼关蒺藜滋补肝肾而明目。四味合方，温阳补肾，举陷升清，祛风明日。
服一剂，即觉视力有所好转。连服三剂，白翳竟退，视力恢复如初。
[按]：此例虽因七情引起，但结合四诊所得及以前所服方药，而诊断为肾阳虚，用补肾升阳而愈。若不仔细辨证，仍按一般常法，予六味地黄丸、枸菊地黄汤等或用滋阴降火等阴柔之品，则不易恢复。因太阳经脉起于目内眦，肾与膀胱相表里，肾为癸水，主温升，膀胱为寒水主寒降。因误用寒凉，气机郁滞，升降失常。若再误治，则病将难愈。这是本症用温而不用寒之理，也是二方在补肾升阳的同时使用羌活开太阳经气机之妙用所在。故治眼病，尚不可忽视温肾升阳一法。
另：此方还用于阳虚型青光眼等症。
颐肿二例
例一：热毒发颐
高××，男，十岁。患发热，两耳垂下肿大，疼痛，西医诊断为腮腺炎，用西药治疗，已十余日，请余往诊。症见：张口困难，饮食难下，便秘，舌紫，两脉弦数。脉症合参，系感受风温之毒，热毒壅结于颐部，病在少阳、阳明两经。用银花甘草汤加味。处方：
二诊：上方服二剂，热减，肿势大消，疼痛较缓，口已能开。守原方加紫花地丁9克、夏枯草9克，以增强清热解毒、清肝散结之力。服二剂，即痊愈。
此案热结阳经，宜因势利导，给予凉散，不可过用苦寒克伐，以防热毒内陷，致生他变。
例二：寒凝发颐
陈× ×，女，二十五岁，归国华侨。住某医院，诊断为腮腺炎，用夏枯草等类药物及青霉素等，久治无效。邀余会诊。症见：患者左耳下虽肿，但皮色不红，触之欠温，不思饮。舌质青滑，脉沉缓。此因肝寒木郁，阴寒之邪凝滞少阳经脉，致成此症。予封髓丹加味。处方：
本方之用，以交通阴阳为目的。黄柏、甘草苦甘化阴，砂仁、甘草辛甘化阳，合以吴萸、肉桂温肝、散寒、解凝。如此，则阴阳得以交通，肝胆之气机得以升降。连服二剂，肿势已减。原方再服二剂，病即痊愈。
[按]：上述两例颐肿，中医外科称为发颐。病名虽同，但病机各异。前例有发热、便秘、舌紫、脉弦数等热象，断为阳证，故用清解而愈，后例经用清肝及消炎而久治未愈，症见肿处不红、不热、不思饮，舌质青滑，脉沉缓等寒象，断为阴证，用交通阴阳，调和气机升降而愈。通过证候分析病机，采用同病异治，两例均达痊愈目的。
林××之子，二岁，尚未断乳。发热自汗，上下唇肿痛，下唇肿势特剧，自汗不止，焮肿之状如蚕茧，食乳困难，日夜啼哭，由楚雄来昆就医。先经西医诊断为口腔炎，服西药无效，肿势益甚，始求余诊，此时病已迁延二十余日。诊其脉，濡软无力，舌润。以乳幼小儿罹患此症，体功元气既已不足，此时如忽于固本，妄投清凉消肿之剂，势将促其恶化。考其唇肿之状，名日“茧唇”。其发热者，虚热也。而自汗亦属卫虚不固，津液外泄，阳越之候。《黄帝内经》云：“脾气通于口，脾之荣在唇”。《医学心悟》谓是症：“唇上起小泡，渐肿渐大如茧，此心脾郁热所致。”《寿世保元》治本症大要云：“审本病，察兼证，补脾气，生脾血，则燥自润，火自除，风自息，肿自消。若患者忽略，洽者不察，妄用清热消毒之药，或用药线揭去其皮，反为翻花败症矣。”惟二书所列施治之方于此症多不可取。细审此症，初起固属心脾郁热，胃浊不降，只因不能及时施治，或过服清凉消炎之剂，日久元气损耗，胆胃浊气上逆，以致病势转甚。当此之际，治疗之法，应标本兼顾，既求补虚而化郁热，又求消肿以止疼痛。因法仲景《金匮》治狐惑一症：“其面目乍黑乍白，蚀于上部刚声嗄，甘草泻心汤主之。”拟方：
此方尤在泾谓为“使中气运而湿热化”。陈元犀谓“补虚而化湿热”。徐大椿谓“蚀于喉为惑，即热淫于上之意”。病者茧唇，自系热淫于上，然病势至此，已呈虚象。宜补虚化湿热，舍此莫属。方中西洋参补脾肺之虚，并健运中气而化湿热。芩、连泄热，得干姜之温则虽寒而不滞，干姜虽热，得参、草之润而不燥。奇正相倚，并得法夏之降逆，使芩、连清降之热得以引而下行。故上方服一剂后，患儿即安静不啼，且能入睡。翌日热退汗止，唇肿渐消。二诊继以养胃阴善后。处方：
粳米15克
连服二剂，唇肿全消，病遂愈。
阴寒舌痛二例
例一：
李××，男，三十岁。患舌尖疼痛已二月，久治不愈，前医用黄连解毒汤等方未效。邀余诊治。察其舌滑润多津，舌尖不红，口不渴、心不烦，脉沉无力，显系阴证。因舌为心之苗，若属阳证，当见心烦、舌红、咽干、思水、脉数等象。今所见皆属不足之症，而用黄连解毒汤，实“以寒治寒”，徒自耗伤胃气。因据脉症改用“四逆汤”峻扶元阳而收功。处方：
服后，舌尖疼痛大减，继服二剂，即愈。
例二：
解××，男，三十余岁。患唇口疼痛不能忍。经前医用清热解毒之剂如石膏之类，而疼痛加重，以致一周来因剧疼未能入睡，转余诊治。症见。舌质青，苔滑润多津，脉沉细，无邪火炽盛之象。盖口为脾之窍，唇为脾所荣，其病机在于下焦浊阴太盛，阳不潜藏。阴邪弥漫，寒水侮土，脾土受制，经络不通而反映于口唇，形成本症。治法当以迅速抉阳抑阴。方予四逆白通合方。
服三剂，疼痛大减，里阳渐回。
二诊：舌青渐退，脉转有力。仍予四逆汤，改川附片为盐附子，剂量加大为60克。处方：
上方服一剂后，下黑水大便甚多。此系浊阴溃退之佳象，即脾阳渐复之征。
三诊：唇口肿势已消，为巩固疗效，予封髓丹交通阴阳，引火归原。服二剂，病遂平复。
徐××，女，三十五岁。患口腔糜烂一年余，久治未效，延余诊之。症见：吞咽困难，深以为苦。脉缓，舌苔薄白，不欲饮。证属脾湿胃热。法当清胃祛湿。处方：
方中升麻升阳散浊邪，为阳明胃经之品，本经称“治喉痛口疮”，王好古称其能治牙根糜烂恶臭。石膏清肺胃实热，薄荷清浮上升，能解散上焦风热。细辛气味辛香，性升，能宣利上焦诸窍，并能制石膏之寒，石膏得薄荷之佐，清胃经燥热之力更强。黄柏引湿热下出于膀胱。又：“芩、连之苦能化燥，黄柏虽苦不易化燥，而能化湿”。方中升麻、细辛、薄荷性均上升。患者口腔糜烂，病发于上，诸药协同，表里之热皆清，使药效发挥在上。
含漱方：蔷薇花根15克，开水浸泡，俟冷，频频含漱。
外治方：吴萸6克 黄连3克，两味药研末醋调，包两足心涌泉穴。
蔷薇花根，苦平无毒，有除湿热之功。泡水漱口，善治口糜。吴萸、黄连为左金丸，既能舒肝清火，又能和胃。二味合用一热一寒，相互辅翼，上病下取，克奏厥功。
患者内服上方仅一剂，并依法含漱，外包足心涌泉穴，致使年余之口糜，逐渐平复，而未再发。
颜面疮疖
熊文×，男，三十岁。患颜面疮疖发痒，微痛，有时渗出水液，持续一年多，屡治未愈。视其疮疖呈粉红色，疮形虽肿，但不高突，局部皮肤有溃破点。脉弦细，舌红无苔。此系气血不足，肺经热郁。若纯用清热解毒，不仅无济于事，且徒伤正气。盖疮疖破溃日久，气血已亏，营血不足，不能托毒外出。复加风热相搏，血行受阻，滞于颜面皮下，发为疮疖，遂致日久不愈。目前当予补益气血、活血祛风、清热解毒、散结消肿之剂。用大归汤加防风。处方：
方中口芪、当归补气益血，川芎活血行气，配防风祛风止痛。芪、归、芎、防相配，能使气血旺盛，托毒外出。银花味甘性寒，气味芬芳，既能清透疏表，又能解血分热毒。连翘性凉味苦，轻清上浮，可治上焦诸热，尤能解毒消痈而散结。蒲公英清热解毒，消肿散结，生甘草既能解疮疡肿毒，又能调和诸药。本方加酒畅达气血，助诸药托毒外散。
连服五剂，疮疖渐消，痒痛俱止，溃破之处已结痂。舌红转淡，脉现和缓。为巩固疗效，改予补肺益气、强心生血之剂，用炮姜甘草汤加味：
疮疡何以用此?《黄帝内经》云：“诸痛痒疮，皆属于心”。因心主血而合脉，肺主气而合皮毛，若肺气虚，则治节失权，宗气不足则推动血液循环之机能减退，导致血行不畅则疖肿将有复发之可能。故方中用炮姜温阳而通脉，配甘草苦甘化阴而生血；五味子补心敛肺益气，白蜜润肺补中而解毒。全方相辅为用，补肺益气而畅旺血行；气血流畅，自可免除疮疖再发之虞。故连服五剂后，结痂退尽而愈，迄今未见复发。
Third visit: After taking three doses, the redness and pain in the left eye and the headache had basically subsided. To consolidate the curative effect, Xiao Bai Fuzi Decoction (Little White Aconite Decoction) was used again with added Kouqi (Astragali Radix, Huangqi) to tonify Qi, raise Yang, reach the exterior, and secure the Defensive Qi (Wei Qi). After taking several doses, all ailments were eliminated, except that vision had not fully recovered and hair had not regrown. This is due to the prolonged illness consuming the body's Essence and Qi, resulting in insufficient Ying-Blood and deficiency of both Liver and Kidney. The treatment shifted to a formula for tonifying Qi and nourishing Blood, nourishing Liver and Kidney, brightening the eyes, and promoting hair growth. The prescription was as follows:
Lupangshen (Codonopsis Radix) 15g, Baiziren (Platycladi Semen) 9g, Shanyurou (Corni Fructus) 12g, Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen) 15g, Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix) 9g.
The Spleen is the source of production and transformation; Lupangshen tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, benefiting Qi and Blood. The Heart governs Blood; Baiziren nourishes Heart Blood and calms the Spirit. The Kidney governs Water and stores Essence; Essence and Qi ascend to the eyes. Tusizi tonifies the Kidney and benefits Essence; *Ben Cao Jing* states it "brightens the eyes with long-term use." The Liver stores Blood, and the eyes see when nourished by Blood. Shanyurou nourishes Yin, assists Yang, nourishes Blood, and secures Essence; *Ben Cao Jing* states it "brightens the eyes and strengthens the body with long-term use." Combined with Dangshen, it tonifies both Qi and Blood. Particularly ingenious is the addition of Xuanshen entering the Kidney to nourish Water, thereby涵 (nourishing/containing) Liver Wood. Such a combination benefits Qi, Blood, Liver, and Kidney; there is no worry about unclear vision or inability to regrow hair!
Continuing with this prescription for over twenty doses, vision gradually clarified, hair regrew, and the disease was cured.
[Editor's Note]: "Opening the Door Method" is one of Dr. Dai Lisan's main experiences in treating certain chronic and long-standing diseases. For diseases caused by external pathogens, this method is often used first. "Opening the door" refers to unblocking the Qi mechanism of the Taiyang (Greater Yang) channel, meaning "opening the door to drive out the bandit." Pathogens invading the human body often enter via the Taiyang channel; if the exterior can be resolved promptly, pathogens will not remain to cause harm. However, in prolonged illnesses where interior and exterior are mixed, "opening the door" can unblock the meridians, allow external pathogens to exit, reveal the true nature of the disease, and create conditions for subsequent medication. When using this method, as long as the pathogenesis is true Cold, one should not be confused by false signs and generally use Acrid-Warm dispersing agents, then treat flexibly according to changes in the condition.
Kidney Deficiency with White Pannus in Both Eyes
Zhang XX, Female, 50 years old. After experiencing emotional stimulation, white pannus appeared in both eyes, causing blurred vision accompanied by headache. The illness had lasted for over a month, and she came to the clinic supported by family members. Signs included: deep, fine, and weak pulse; blue tongue body; white and greasy coating; dark and dull complexion. Reviewing previously taken prescriptions, they were mostly for clearing Liver heat and brightening the eyes. *Huangdi Neijing* (Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon) states: "The Essence and Qi of all Zang-Fu organs ascend to the eyes." If Essence and Qi are deficient, vision becomes unclear. Qing Dynasty physician Huang Kunzai, discussing the worsening of eye diseases due to misuse of Cold-Cooling herbs, wrote phrases such as "Solar light scatters, Clear Qi sinks and is obstructed, Turbid Qi stagnates and rises, clouds and mist obscure, thus pannus forms." Based on this inference, although this case originated from internal injury by Seven Emotions, its pathogenesis is actually due to internal Cold-Dampness failing to transform, decline of Kidney Qi, and failure of Clear Yang to ascend. The treatment method first uses agents to warm and disperse Cold-Dampness, then discusses tonifying the Kidney and raising Yang. The prescription modified from self-formulated Xiao Bai Fuzi Decoction was:
Xiao Zifu (Small Prepared Aconite Root) 30g, Fuling (Poria) 15g, Ming Tianma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma) 9g, Weiruren (Polygonati Rhizoma) 9g, Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) 9g, Hangshao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) 9g, Faxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum) 9g, Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) 6g, Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) 6g, Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) 9g, Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) 6g, Gaoben (Ligustici Rhizoma et Radix) 6g, Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) 6g, Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 3g, Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) 5 slices, Dazao (Jujubae Fructus) 3 pieces.
After taking three doses of the above prescription, the headache completely stopped, and the coating disappeared. Switched to the following prescription:
Chuan Fupian (Prepared Aconiti Lateralis Radix) 60g, Bei Kouqi (Astragali Radix) 15g, Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) 6g, Tongguan Jili (Tribuli Fructus) 15g.
In this formula, Fupian warms Kidney Yang and warms Kidney Water; the ascent of Kidney Water relies entirely on the steaming of Kidney Qi. Kouqi tonifies Qi and raises Clear Yang; Qianghuo unblocks the Taiyang Qi mechanism and dispels Wind pathogens; Tongguan Jili nourishes Liver and Kidney and brightens the eyes. These four ingredients combined warm Yang, tonify the Kidney, lift sinking, raise Clear Yang, dispel Wind, and brighten the eyes.
After one dose, vision improved. After three consecutive doses, the white pannus receded, and vision returned to normal.
[Note]: Although this case was triggered by emotional factors, combining the findings of the Four Diagnostic Methods and previous prescriptions led to a diagnosis of Kidney Yang Deficiency, cured by tonifying the Kidney and raising Yang. Without careful differentiation, sticking to general conventional methods using Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill), Gouqi Juhua Dihuang Tang (Goji and Chrysanthemum Rehmannia Decoction), or other Yin-nourishing and Fire-descending agents would make recovery difficult. Because the Taiyang meridian originates at the inner canthus of the eye, and the Kidney and Bladder are exterior-interior related, the Kidney is Gui Water, governing warm ascent, while the Bladder is Cold Water, governing cold descent. Due to the misuse of Cold-Cooling agents, the Qi mechanism became stagnant, and ascending/descending functions were abnormal. Further mis-treatment would make the disease hard to cure. This is the rationale for using Warmth instead of Cold in this case, and also the brilliance of using Qianghuo to open the Taiyang Qi mechanism while tonifying the Kidney and raising Yang in these two formulas. Therefore, in treating eye diseases, the method of warming the Kidney and raising Yang cannot be ignored.
Additionally: This formula is also used for Yang Deficiency type Glaucoma, etc.
Two Cases of Cheek Swelling
Case 1: Heat-Toxin Fa Yi (Mumps-like swelling)
Gao XX, Male, 10 years old. Suffering from fever, swelling below both earlobes, and pain. Diagnosed with Mumps by Western medicine, treated with Western drugs for over ten days without relief, requested my consultation. Signs included: difficulty opening mouth, difficulty swallowing, constipation, purple tongue, wiry and rapid pulses in both wrists. Combining pulse and symptoms, it was determined to be infection by Wind-Warmth toxin, with Heat-Toxin congesting in the cheek area, involving the Shaoyang (Lesser Yang) and Yangming (Yang Brightness) meridians. Used Yinhua Gancao Tang (Honeysuckle and Licorice Decoction) with modifications. Prescription:
Jinyinhua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos) 9g, Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 6g, Zicao (Arnebiae Radix) 6g, Heidou (Phaseoli Semen Nigrum) 15g, Lüdou (Phaseoli Semen Aureum) 15g.
This formula is a light and ascending agent, functioning to clear Heat and resolve toxicity, cool Blood and nourish Liver, guiding Heat-Toxin outward to dissipate.
Second visit: After two doses of the above prescription, fever decreased, swelling largely subsided, pain eased, and the mouth could open. Maintained the original prescription, adding Zijhua Diding (Violae Herba) 9g and Xiakucao (Prunellae Spica) 9g to enhance the power of clearing Heat, resolving toxicity, clearing Liver, and dissipating nodules. After two doses, complete recovery occurred.
In this case, Heat is congested in the Yang meridians; it is appropriate to guide the trend and provide cooling dispersion. One must not overuse Bitter-Cold attacking agents to prevent Heat-Toxin from sinking inward and causing other complications.
Case 2: Cold Coagulation Fa Yi
Chen XX, Female, 25 years old, Overseas Chinese returning home. Hospitalized, diagnosed with Mumps, treated with herbs like Xiakucao and Penicillin for a long time without effect. Invited for consultation. Signs included: Although swelling below the left ear, the skin color was not red, felt cool to touch, no desire to drink. Blue and slippery tongue body, deep and slow pulse. This was due to Liver Cold and Wood stagnation, with Yin-Cold pathogens stagnating in the Shaoyang meridian, causing this condition. Prescribed Fengsui Dan (Seal the Marrow Pill) with modifications. Prescription:
Jiao Huangbai (Scutellariae Radix Scorified) 9g, Sharen (Amomi Fructus) 6g, Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 6g, Wuyu (Evodiae Fructus) 6g, Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex) 6g.
The purpose of this formula is to facilitate communication between Yin and Yang. Huangbai and Gancao, Bitter and Sweet, transform into Yin; Sharen and Gancao, Acrid and Sweet, transform into Yang. Combined with Wuyu and Rougui to warm the Liver, disperse Cold, and resolve coagulation. Thus, Yin and Yang communicate, and the Qi mechanism of Liver and Gallbladder ascends and descends. After two consecutive doses, swelling reduced. Taking the original prescription for another two doses resulted in complete recovery.
[Note]: The above two cases of cheek swelling are called Fa Yi in TCM Surgery. Although the disease name is the same, the pathogenesis differs. The former case had Heat signs such as fever, constipation, purple tongue, and wiry-rapid pulse, judged as a Yang Syndrome, so it was cured by clearing and resolving. The latter case, after long-term treatment with Liver-clearing and anti-inflammatory drugs without success, showed Cold signs such as non-red/non-hot swelling, no desire to drink, blue-slippery tongue, and deep-slow pulse, judged as a Yin Syndrome, and was cured by facilitating Yin-Yang communication and harmonizing Qi mechanism ascent/descent. By analyzing pathogenesis through syndrome differentiation, adopting "treating the same disease with different methods," both cases achieved cure.
Callosity Lip (Jian Chun)
Son of Lin XX, 2 years old, still breastfeeding. Fever with spontaneous sweating, swelling and pain of upper and lower lips, especially severe swelling of the lower lip, continuous spontaneous sweating, inflammation resembling a silkworm cocoon, difficulty feeding, crying day and night. Came from Chuxiong to Kunming for medical treatment. Initially diagnosed with Stomatitis by Western medicine, Western drugs were ineffective, swelling worsened, then sought my consultation. The illness had persisted for over twenty days. Pulse was soft and powerless, tongue was moist. Given that an infant suffers from this condition, Yuan Qi (Original Qi) is already insufficient. At this time, if one neglects securing the root and recklessly administers Cooling and swelling-reducing agents, it will likely promote deterioration. Examining the lip swelling, named "Jian Chun" (Callosity Lip). The fever is Deficient Heat. Spontaneous sweating also belongs to Deficient Defensive Qi failing to secure, leakage of Body Fluids, and floating Yang. *Huangdi Neijing* states: "Spleen Qi connects to the mouth, the flourishing aspect of the Spleen is in the lips." *Yixue Xinwu* (New Insights into Medicine) states regarding this symptom: "Small blisters appear on the lips, gradually swelling larger like a cocoon, caused by Depression-Heat in Heart and Spleen." *Shoushi Baoyuan* (Preserve Life Treasure Source) major principles for treating this symptom state: "Examine the primary disease, observe accompanying syndromes, tonify Spleen Qi, generate Spleen Blood, then dryness naturally moistens, fire naturally removes, wind naturally rests, swelling naturally disappears. If patients ignore it, or physicians fail to examine carefully, recklessly using Heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs, or peeling off the skin with medicinal threads, it may turn into a fatal ulcerated condition." However, most formulas listed in these two books are not suitable for this specific case. Carefully examining this case, initially it belonged to Heart-Spleen Depression-Heat and Stomach Turbidity failing to descend, but simply because timely treatment was not given, or excessive Cooling/Anti-inflammatory agents were taken, leading to long-term consumption of Yuan Qi, reversal of Gallbladder-Stomach Turbid Qi upward, causing the condition to worsen. At this juncture, the treatment method should address both root and branch, seeking to tonify deficiency and transform depression-heat, while also reducing swelling to stop pain. Following Zhang Zhongjing's *Jingui Yaolue* (Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Cabinet) for treating Hu Huo (Fox Disease): "If face and eyes suddenly turn black or white, erosion in the upper part causes hoarseness, Ganxiao Xiexin Tang (Licorice and Coptis Decoction to Drain the Epigastric Region) is indicated." Proposed formula:
Zhi Gancao (Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 6g, Chao Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix Stir-fried) 6g, Jiangjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) 6g, Xiyangshen (Panacis Quinquefolii Radix) 6g, Faxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum) 9g, Chuan Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) 2g, Dazao (Jujubae Fructus) 2 pieces.
You Zaijing stated this formula makes "Middle Qi move and Damp-Heat transform." Chen Yuanxi stated "Tonify deficiency and transform Damp-Heat." Xu Dachun stated "Erosion in the throat is 'Huo', meaning Heat flooding upwards." The patient's Callosity Lip is indeed Heat flooding upwards, but the condition has reached a stage showing Deficiency signs. It is appropriate to tonify deficiency and transform Damp-Heat; nothing else fits. In the formula, Xiyangshen tonifies Spleen-Lung deficiency and strengthens Middle Qi to transform Damp-Heat. Huangqin and Huanglian drain Heat; with the warmth of Jiangjiang, though Cold, they do not stagnate; though Jiangjiang is Hot, with the moistening of Shen and Gancao, it does not dry. Odd and Even support each other, and with Faxia descending rebellious Qi, the Heat cleared and descended by Huangqin and Huanglian is guided downward. After one dose of the above prescription, the child became quiet, stopped crying, and slept. Next day, fever subsided, sweating stopped, lip swelling gradually disappeared. Second visit continued with nourishing Stomach Yin for consolidation. Prescription:
Jin Shihu (Dendrobii Caulis) 6g, Gualougen (Trichosanthis Radix) 6g, Shashen (Glehniae Radix) 9g, Yuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix) 9g, Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix) 9g, Jingmi (Oryzae Semen) 15g.
Taking two consecutive doses, lip swelling completely disappeared, and the disease was cured.
Two Cases of Yin-Cold Tongue Pain
Case 1:
Li XX, Male, 30 years old. Suffering from tip-of-tongue pain for two months, long-term treatment unsuccessful. Previous physicians used Huanglian Jiedu Tang (Coptis Decoction to Resolve Toxicity) etc., without effect. Invited me to treat. Observed slippery, moist, saliva-rich tongue, non-red tongue tip, no thirst, no irritability, deep and powerless pulse, clearly indicating a Yin Syndrome. Since the tongue is the sprout of the Heart, if it were a Yang Syndrome, one would expect irritability, red tongue, dry throat, desire for water, and rapid pulse. What is seen now are all signs of insufficiency, yet Huanglian Jiedu Tang was used, essentially "treating Cold with Cold," vainly damaging Stomach Qi. Therefore, based on pulse and symptoms, switched to Si Ni Tang (Frigid Extremities Decoction) to vigorously support Original Yang and achieve success. Prescription:
Fupian (Prepared Aconiti Lateralis Radix) 60g, Zhi Gancao (Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 6g, Jiangjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) 6g.
After taking, tip-of-tongue pain greatly reduced. Continuing for two doses resulted in cure.
Case 2:
Xie XX, Male, over 30 years old. Suffering from unbearable lip and mouth pain. Previously treated with Heat-clearing and toxicity-resolving agents like Shigao (Gypsum), pain worsened, unable to sleep for a week due to severe pain, transferred to my care. Signs: Blue tongue body, slippery and moist coating, deep and fine pulse, no signs of blazing Evil Fire. The mouth is the orifice of the Spleen, lips are the flourishing aspect of the Spleen. Its pathogenesis lies in excessive Turbid Yin in the Lower Jiao, Yang failing to hide. Yin pathogens diffuse, Cold Water insults Earth, Spleen Earth is constrained, meridians are blocked, reflecting on lips and mouth, forming this condition. Treatment method should rapidly extract Yang and suppress Yin. Prescribed a combination of Si Ni Tang and Bai Tong Tang.
Chuan Fupian (Prepared Aconiti Lateralis Radix) 30g, Jiangjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) 6g, Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 6g, Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus) 2 stems.
After three doses, pain greatly reduced, Interior Yang gradually returned.
Second visit: Blue tongue gradually receded, pulse became stronger. Still prescribed Si Ni Tang, changed Chuan Fupian to Yan Fuzi (Salted Aconite), increased dosage to 60g. Prescription:
Yan Fuzi (Salted Aconiti Lateralis Radix) 60g, Jiangjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) 6g, Zhi Gancao (Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 6g.
After one dose of the above prescription, many stools of black water were passed. This is a good sign of Turbid Yin retreating, i.e., Spleen Yang gradually recovering.
Third visit: Lip and mouth swelling had subsided. To consolidate efficacy, Fengsui Dan (Seal the Marrow Pill) was given to facilitate Yin-Yang communication and guide Fire back to its source. After two doses, the disease stabilized.
Mouth Ulceration (Kou Mi)
Xu XX, Female, 35 years old. Suffering from oral ulceration for over a year, long-term treatment unsuccessful, extended to my consultation. Signs: Difficulty swallowing, deeply suffering. Slow pulse, thin white tongue coating, no desire to drink. Syndrome belongs to Spleen Dampness and Stomach Heat. Method should clear Stomach and remove Dampness. Prescription:
Shengma ( Cimicifugae Rhizoma) 6g, Sheng Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) 15g, Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex) 6g, Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) 3g, Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba) 6g.
In the formula, Shengma raises Yang and disperses Turbid pathogens; it is a herb of the Yangming Stomach meridian, *Ben Cao Jing* states it "treats sore throat and mouth ulcers," Wang Haogu stated it can treat rotten tooth roots and foul odor. Shigao clears Excess Heat in Lung and Stomach; Bohe clears floating rising Heat, able to dissipate Upper Jiao Wind-Heat. Xixin has acrid fragrance, ascending nature, can unblock and benefit various orifices in the Upper Jiao, and can restrain the Cold of Shigao. With Bohe as assistant, Shigao's power to clear Dry-Heat in the Stomach meridian is stronger. Huangbai guides Damp-Heat downward out of the Bladder. Also: "Bitterness of Qin and Lian can transform dryness; although Huangbai is bitter, it is not easy to transform dryness, but can transform dampness." Shengma, Xixin, and Bohe in the formula all have ascending properties. The patient's oral ulceration occurs in the upper part; cooperating together, Exterior and Interior Heat are both cleared, allowing drug effects to manifest in the upper part.
Gargle Formula: Qiangweihua Gen (Root of Rosa rugosa) 15g, soaked in boiling water, wait until cool, gargle frequently.
External Treatment Formula: Wuyu (Evodiae Fructus) 6g, Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) 3g, grind both medicines into powder, mix with vinegar, apply to Yongquan (KI1) acupoints on both soles.
Qiangweihua Gen is Bitter, Neutral, Non-toxic, has the function of removing Damp-Heat. Soaking in water for gargling effectively treats mouth ulceration. Wuyu and Huanglian form Zuojin Wan (Left Metal Pill), which can soothe Liver and clear Fire, and harmonize Stomach. The two combined, one Hot and one Cold, mutually assist, treating upper disease by taking lower points, achieving great success.
The patient took only one dose of the above internal prescription, gargled according to method, and applied externally to Yongquan on soles, causing oral ulceration lasting over a year to gradually subside and not recur.
Facial Carbuncles and Furuncles
Xiong Wen XX, Male, 30 years old. Suffering from itching and slight pain of facial carbuncles/furuncles, sometimes oozing fluid, persisting for over a year, repeatedly treated without cure. Observing the carbuncles/furuncles were pinkish, swollen but not protruding high, with local skin ulceration points. Pulse was wiry and fine, tongue red without coating. This is due to insufficiency of Qi and Blood, and Heat stagnation in the Lung meridian. If purely using Heat-clearing and toxicity-resolving agents, not only would it be useless, but it would also vainly damage Healthy Qi. Since the carbuncles/furuncles have been ulcerated for a long time, Qi and Blood are depleted, Ying-Blood is insufficient, unable to push toxins outward. Added Wind-Heat battling, blood circulation obstructed, stagnating under facial skin, developing into carbuncles/furuncles, thus persisting long without cure. Currently, should administer agents for tonifying Qi and Blood, invigorating Blood and dispelling Wind, clearing Heat and resolving toxicity, dissipating nodules and reducing swelling. Use Da Gui Tang (Great Return Decoction) plus Fangfeng. Prescription:
Sheng Kouqi (Raw Astragali Radix) 15g, Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) 9g, Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) 6g, Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) 9g, Jinyinhua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos) 15g, Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus) 9g, Pugongying (Taraxaci Herba) 15g, Sheng Gancao (Raw Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 9g (add a little wine as guide).
In the formula, Kouqi and Danggui tonify Qi and nourish Blood; Chuanxiong invigorates Blood and moves Qi; combined with Fangfeng to dispel Wind and stop pain. The combination of Qi, Gui, Xiong, and Fang makes Qi and Blood vigorous, pushing toxins outward. Jinyinhua is Sweet and Cold, fragrant, able to clear and penetrate to vent the exterior, and resolve Blood-level Heat-Toxin. Lianqiao is Cool and Bitter, light and clear ascending, can treat various Heat in Upper Jiao, especially able to resolve toxicity, eliminate abscesses, and dissipate nodules. Pugongying clears Heat and resolves toxicity, reduces swelling and dissipates nodules; Raw Gancao can resolve carbuncle swelling and toxicity, and harmonize various drugs. Adding wine to this formula promotes Qi and Blood flow, assisting various drugs in pushing toxins outward.
Taking five consecutive doses, carbuncles/furuncles gradually subsided, itching and pain stopped, ulcerated areas formed scabs. Tongue red turned pale, pulse became harmonious and slow. To consolidate efficacy, switched to agents for tonifying Lung and benefiting Qi, strengthening Heart and generating Blood, using Paojiang Gancao Tang (Roasted Ginger and Licorice Decoction) with modifications:
Paojiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Preparatum) 15g, Sheng Gancao (Raw Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 9g, Wuweizi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus) 9g, Baimi (Mel) (one spoonful mixed in each time).
Why use this for sores and ulcers? *Huangdi Neijing* states: "All pain, itching, and sores belong to the Heart." Because the Heart governs Blood and connects to vessels, Lung governs Qi and connects to skin and hair. If Lung Qi is deficient, regulatory authority is lost; if Zong Qi (Gathering Qi) is insufficient, the function of promoting blood circulation decreases, leading to poor blood circulation, making recurrence of furuncles/swelling possible. Therefore, in the formula, Paojiang warms Yang and unblocks vessels, paired with Gancao Bitter-Sweet transforming Yin to generate Blood; Wuweizi tonifies Heart, astringes Lung, benefits Qi; Baimi moistens Lung, tonifies Middle, and resolves toxicity. The whole formula works synergistically, tonifying Lung and benefiting Qi to promote vigorous blood flow; with smooth Qi and Blood flow, one can naturally avoid the fear of furuncle recurrence. Thus, after five consecutive doses, scabs fell off completely and healed, and to date, no recurrence has been seen.