Esoteric Meanings of the Grotto Heavens, Vol. 4

Supplement on toxic fistulas and hemorrhoid treatments

Indeed, when the blood is damaged and the Vital Energy Vital Energy: "氣" (Qi). The life force and functional energy that powers the body. is leaking away, how can one possibly succeed in healing? Moreover, those who indulge in lust are many, while those who can truly sever their desires are few. To hope for a successful recovery original: "奏其績" (Zou qi ji); to achieve a successful result or merit in treatment. is truly no easy task.

Furthermore, the anus is much like the mouth. Above, it connects to the large and small intestines. In front, it reaches the Conception Vessel Conception Vessel: "任脈" (Renmai). A major energetic pathway running down the center of the chest and abdomen, associated with the "Yin" or cooling aspects of the body., and in back, it links to the Governing Vessel Governing Vessel: "督脈" (Dumai). A major energetic pathway running up the spine, associated with "Yang" or active energy.. Its skin and flesh consist of horizontal fibers within the vertical, and slanted paths within the straight. Once this area is damaged, it is extremely difficult to make the flesh grow back together. Additionally, once a fistula Fistula: "漏" (Lou), literally "a leak." In traditional medicine, this refers to an abnormal tunnel or hole that forms in the tissue, often as a complication of an abscess. has formed, the skin and flesh are already compromised; if the Tailbone Gate original: "尾閭" (Weilü); the coccygeal region at the base of the spine, considered a critical anatomical and energetic junction. does not close, how can the wound heal?

If a person is willing to practice sexual restraint original: "節慾" (Jieyu); a common medical prohibition in ancient texts, as sexual activity was believed to deplete the body's essential reserves needed for healing., the fistula may not yet become severe. But alas, there are so many who knowingly violate these rules! Thus, whether a fistula becomes light or heavy depends entirely on the frequency of sexual activity.

Generally, there are eight types of fistula ailments:

1. Qi Fistula original: "氣漏" (Qilou); related to the stagnation or depletion of energy.
2. Wind Fistula original: "風漏" (Fenglou); "Wind" in Chinese medicine often refers to conditions that cause itching or move around.
3. Yin Fistula original: "陰漏" (Yinlou).
4. Cold Fistula original: "冷漏" (Lenglou).
5. Lust Fistula original: "色漏" (Selou). Commonly known as a hemorrhoid-fistula
6. Blood Fistula original: "血漏" (Xuelou). Commonly known as a Heat fistula
7. Prone Fistula original: "俯漏" (Fulou). Commonly known as an ulcerous fistula
8. Atrophic Fistula original: "痿漏" (Weilou). Commonly known as a withered-cheek fistula

In the case of a Qi Fistula, the area swells and then subsides sporadically, and the pain and bloating are unbearable. In a Wind Fistula, the openings of the wound cause an itching sensation. In a Yin Fistula, in men...