Volume IX

...and in women, pain and discharge from within the private parts. Cold Leaking Cold Leaking: "冷漏" (Lenglou). A type of fistula characterized by "cold" symptoms—chronic, non-inflamed, and discharging thin, white pus. involves the discharge of white pus from within the opening. Lust Leaking Lust Leaking: "色漏" (Selou). A condition where symptoms are triggered or worsened by sexual activity. occurs when indulgence in lust causes the discharge of pus or semen. Green-Blood Leaking original: "碧血漏" (Bixuelou). While "bi" usually means green or jade, in this medical context it refers to a specific chronic category of discharge. is the occasional flow of fresh blood. Partial Leaking Partial Leaking: "偏漏" (Pianlou). Also known as a "side fistula," where the opening appears on the side of the anus. is when a hole forms outside the anus, discharging pus and blood. Scrofulous Leaking Scrofulous Leaking: "瘰漏" (Luolou). A more severe, necrotic form of fistula often associated with systemic depletion. is when the mouth of the sore is black and rotten, discharging yellow-black fluid.

The methods used by common people to treat these often involve the knife, the needle, or hanging a thread original: "掛線" (Guaxian). This refers to the seton method, where a thread is passed through the fistula tract and tightened over time to cut through the tissue while it heals.. These methods only increase pain and, on the contrary, exhaust the Vital Energy and Blood Vital Energy and Blood: "氣血" (Qi-Xue). The fundamental substances that nourish the body and maintain its functions.. If one does not restrict their diet and sever their sexual desires, there is no one who can survive this.

While some use medicines for fumigation, washing, spotting, or applying original: "薰洗點搽" (Xun xi dian cha). These are the four traditional external application methods: steam, medicinal wash, targeted application of powder, and spreading of ointments. and many find relief, if there is no internal medicinal bait to treat the root cause, it will simply be a waste of months and years.

If a person can cut off their obsessions and desires, be cautious of anger and irritation, and eat a bland diet—while taking medicinal pills or powders internally and using washes and dressings externally—even an elderly person can easily achieve success. How much more so for those in their middle years or youth? original: "矧中年华者哉" (Shen zhongnian hua zhe zai). The author argues that if even the weak can heal through discipline, the strong should have no trouble.

Leaking sores Leaking sores: "漏瘡" (Louchuang). A general term for fistulas. mostly occur near the anus and the Grain Path original: "谷道" (Gudao). A traditional euphemism for the anus.. However, they can also occur on the face, the top of the head, or on the hands and feet. This happens when other types of toxic boils Toxic boils: "疔毒" (Dingdu). Small, hard, deep-rooted and highly inflammatory skin lesions. have long since closed up, but the person is not careful with their sexual desires, leaking their essence and damaging their transformative energy. Once the Vital Energy and Blood leak out and do not stop, leaking again and again...