Lymphadenopathy ⁽⁵⁾

Lianzhao (Forsythiae Fructus) is known as the "divine herb for sores and swellings" and is the first choice of TCM external medicine for treating tumoral sores. Traditional TCM holds that lianzhao clears heat and resolves toxin, disperses swelling and dissipates nodules, and scatters wind-heat. Modern…

Chaihu Qinggan Tang (Bupleurum Liver-Clearing Decoction) comes from the Ming-dynasty physician Chen Shigong's work Waike Zhengzong (Orthodox Manual of External Diseases). Its ingredients are Sichuan lovage (Chuanxiong), dong quai (Danggui), white peony (Baishao), raw rehmannia (Shengdihuang), bupleurum (Chaihu), scutellaria (Huangqin), gardenia (Zhizi), trichosanthes root (Tianhuafen),…

Kaiyu San (Stagnation-Resolving Powder) comes from Dongtian Aozhi, the work of the great Qing-diameter surgery specialist Chen Shiduo. Its composition is: Baishao (White Peony Root) 5 qian (15 g); Danggui (Angelica Root) 2 qian (6 g); Baijiezi (White Mustard Seed) 3 qian (9 g); Chaihu…

Huahe Gao is from Waike Zhengzhi Quansheng Ji by Wang Hongxu, the Qing-dynasty surgery master. The formula: 2 kg of rapeseed oil, 14 geckos, 28 spiders, 36 snails. Put all together in a wok and simmer until the geckos, spiders and snails are scorched and…

'Sanzhong Kuijian Tang' is from the 'Ulcers and Sores' (Chuangyang Men) section of Li Dongyuan's medical work Lanshi Micang. The original text reads: 'Sanzhong Kuijian Tang: treats maxillary-axillary scrofulous sores, hard as stone, whether located below the ear to the supraclavicular fossa, on the shoulder,…