Inquiry into Heaven’s Purpose: Volume IX

Carbuncles, Toxins, Hemorrhoids, and Fistulas

...continuing unceasingly for a long duration original: "三世" (san shi). Literally "three generations," here implying a chronic condition that has persisted through multiple stages or a very long time. until the sore finally forms a pipe Pipe: "管" (Guan). In traditional Chinese medicine, this refers to the sinus tract or tunnel formed by a chronic fistula.. Water and pus flow from it year-round, and it transforms into a leak Leak: "漏" (Lou). The standard term for a fistula, suggesting a permanent opening that "leaks" bodily fluids..

These types of fistula-sores are somewhat milder than those found in the grain path original: "谷道" (Gudao). An archaic medical term for the rectum or anal canal. or the anus itself. However, those that arise in the chest or diaphragm are quite severe. To treat these, one must primarily supplement the Vital Energy and Blood Supplementing Qi and Blood: "補氣血" (Bu Qi-Xue). A foundational healing strategy focused on rebuilding the body's internal strength and circulation to allow wounds to close., strictly abstain from sexual desires for half a year, and take the Miraculous Pill for Supplementing Leaks to be cured.

The name "Yu-Yang" is derived from its primary ingredients: Diyu (Sanguisorba) and Yangtike (Rumex husks).

This formula was transmitted by the True Lord Zhang Zhongjing Zhang Zhongjing (c. 150–219 CE) is one of the most famous physicians in Chinese history, often called the "Sage of Medicine." Calling him "True Lord" reflects a semi-divine or Daoist respect for his lineage.. It treats hemorrhoid sores; for all types of hemorrhoids, it is effective without exception.

Sanguisorba two taels
Chinese Angelica three taels
Sheep’s Hoof Husks original: "羊蹄殼" (Yangtike). The husks or seed-heads of the Rumex japonicus plant, commonly known as Japanese Dock or "Sheep's Hoof" in Chinese due to the shape of its leaves. three sets; stir-fried with earth

Grind the ingredients together into a fine powder and use cooked rice to form them into pills. Take three times a day during the Zi and Wei hours Zi is 11 PM – 1 AM; Wei is 1 PM – 3 PM. This suggests a schedule aligned with the body's rhythmic clock., before meals. Each dose should be three mace Mace: "錢" (Qian). A traditional unit of weight, approximately 3.7 grams.. Healing will occur within one month, and the condition will not recur.

Sanguisorba original: "地榆" (Diyu). expels the damp-heat from the internal organs. Chinese Angelica original: "當歸" (Danggui). supplements the "new blood." Sheep’s Hoof Husks travel directly to the rectum; therefore, they are used as the envoy Envoy: "使" (Shi). In Chinese herbal formulas, the 'envoy' herb guides the other ingredients to the specific part of the body needing treatment.. Furthermore, this substance also removes damp-heat, so the ingredients assist one another to achieve success.