治乳痈方。
大黄（二两） 莽草（二分） 伏龙肝（十二分） 干姜（二分）
上四味，捣末，以酢和涂乳上，即效止。一方生姜极验，可用也。（《外台》卷三十四）
又方
取鹿角下筛散，以猪颔下清汁服方寸匕，不过再服，亦以醋浆服之良。（《外台》卷三十
四）
治乳痈，四物胶薄贴方。
胶（炙） 大黄 莽草 细辛
上各等分，捣末，以鸡子白和涂纸上，贴肿，频易，昼夜贴之，割纸穿如钱大，出肿头。
（《外台》卷三十四）
治乳痈，三物桂心贴方。
桂心（三分） 乌头（二分） 甘草（二分）
上捣散，以苦酒和，涂肿上，以小纸覆濡其上，将乳居其中，以干布置乳下，须臾布当
濡，有脓水也佳。（《外台》卷三十四）
乳痈二、三百日，众治不瘥，但坚紫色方。
柳根削上皮，捣熬令温，盛囊熨乳上，一宿则愈。（《医心方》卷二十一）
治乳痈方。
大黄 鼠粪（湿者） 黄连（各一分）
上二物，为末，鼠矢更捣，以黍米粥清和，敷乳四边，痛即止愈。无黍米用粳米并得。
（《肘后方》卷五）
又方
牛、马矢敷，并佳，此并消去。（《肘后方》卷五）
治妇女乳痈妒肿方。
取研米槌煮令沸，絮中覆乳，以熨上，当用二枚，牙熨之，数十回止。（《肘后方》卷五）
治疗乳痈的方剂。
大黄（二两） 莽草（二分） 伏龙肝（十二分） 干姜（二分）
以上四味药，捣碎成粉末，用醋调和后涂抹于乳房上，即可见效并停止疼痛。另一说法认为生姜极有效验，也可以使用。（出自《外台秘要》卷三十四）
又一方
取鹿角研细过筛后的散剂，用猪下巴下方的清汁送服一方寸匕的量，不超过两次服用，也可以用醋浆送服，效果良好。（出自《外台秘要》卷三十四）
治疗乳痈，四物胶薄贴方。
胶（炙烤） 大黄 莽草 细辛
以上各等分，捣碎成粉末，用鸡蛋清调和后涂在纸上，贴在肿胀处，频繁更换，昼夜持续贴敷，将纸剪穿如铜钱大小，以排出肿头的脓液。（出自《外台秘要》卷三十四）
治疗乳痈，三物桂心贴方。
桂心（三分） 乌头（二分） 甘草（二分）
以上捣碎成散剂，用醋调和，涂抹在肿胀处，用小纸覆盖并使其湿润，将乳房置于其中，用干布垫在乳房下方，片刻后布变湿，若有脓水流出则更佳。（出自《外台秘要》卷三十四）
乳痈病程两三百天，各种治疗均无效，肿块坚硬且呈紫色的方剂。
柳根削去外皮，捣烂熬热至温热，装入袋中熨烫乳房，一夜即可痊愈。（出自《医心方》卷二十一）
治疗乳痈的方剂。
大黄 鼠粪（湿润者） 黄连（各一分）
以上两味药，制成粉末，鼠屎需再次捣碎，用黍米粥的清汁调和，敷于乳房四周，疼痛即止并痊愈。若无黍米，使用粳米也可以。（出自《肘后备急方》卷五）
又一方
牛粪、马粪外敷，效果都很好，这些都能起到消散作用。（出自《肘后备急方》卷五）
治疗妇女乳痈妒肿的方剂。
取研磨米的槌煮至沸腾，用棉絮包裹后覆盖在乳房上，进行熨烫，应当准备两个，用牙齿辅助熨烫，数十次后即可停止。（出自《肘后备急方》卷五）
Formulas for treating Breast Carbuncle (Rǔ Yōng).
Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 2 liang) Mang Cao (Daphne Genkwa Flower, 2 fen) Fu Long Gan (Dragon's House Earth, 12 fen) Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, 2 fen)
The above four herbs are crushed into powder, mixed with vinegar, and applied to the breast; it takes effect immediately and stops pain. Another prescription states that fresh Ginger (Sheng Jiang) is extremely effective and can be used. (From *Waitai Miyao*, Vol. 34)
Another formula:
Take Deer Antler Powder (Lu Jiao San), finely sifted, and administer one Fang Cun Bi (a square-inch measure) with clear juice from below the pig's jaw. It requires no more than two doses. It is also beneficial to take it with Vinegar Slurry (Cu Jiang). (From *Waitai Miyao*, Vol. 34)
Formula for Four-Herb Gel Thin Patch for treating Breast Carbuncle.
Jiao (Roasted Glue) Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) Mang Cao (Daphne Genkwa Flower) Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma)
Each in equal parts, crushed into powder. Mix with Egg White (Ji Zi Bai) and apply onto paper. Paste it on the swelling, changing frequently, day and night. Cut holes in the paper the size of a coin to allow the head of the swelling to drain. (From *Waitai Miyao*, Vol. 34)
Formula for Three-Herb Gui Xin Patch for treating Breast Carbuncle.
Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Cortex, 3 fen) Wu Tou (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, 2 fen) Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 2 fen)
Crush into powder and mix with Ku Jiu (Bitter Wine/Vinegar). Apply to the swelling. Cover with small wet paper, place the breast within it, and put dry cloth under the breast. After a short while, the cloth will become moist; if pus or fluid drains out, it is favorable. (From *Waitai Miyao*, Vol. 34)
For Breast Carbuncle lasting two or three hundred days, where various treatments have failed, leaving the lump hard and purple:
Peel the outer bark of Willow Root (Liu Gen), crush and heat it until warm. Place it in a bag and apply as a hot compress to the breast. It heals overnight. (From *Ishinpo*, Vol. 21)
Formula for treating Breast Carbuncle.
Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) Shu Fen (Mus Stool, preferably moist) Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (each 1 fen)
The above two substances are made into powder. The mouse feces should be pounded again. Mix with the clear liquid from Millet Porridge (Shu Mi Zhou Qing) and apply around the four sides of the breast. Pain stops and healing occurs. If millet is unavailable, Rice (Jing Mi) can be used instead. (From *Zhouhou Beiji Fang*, Vol. 5)
Another formula:
Cow dung and Horse dung applied externally are both good; all these help dissipate the condition. (From *Zhouhou Beiji Fang*, Vol. 5)
Formula for treating Women's Breast Carbuncle with Jealous Swelling (Du Zhong):
Boil the rice-grinding pestle until boiling. Wrap it in cotton wadding and cover the breast, applying heat. Two pestles should be prepared. Use teeth to assist in pressing/massaging during the application. Stop after dozens of repetitions. (From *Zhouhou Beiji Fang*, Vol. 5)