Sancai Tuhui (Vol. 60) (1609) - Page 3

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Illustration of Throat-Locking Clove-Soresoriginal: "ding" (疔). These are small, hard, deep-rooted boils named for their resemblance to the head of a clove. In traditional medicine, they are considered dangerous and "toxic," especially when appearing near the throat or face.	Illustration of Groin Buboesoriginal: "biandu" (便毒). Inflammatory swelling of the lymph nodes in the groin, often associated with infections or systemic illness.	Illustration of "Fritillaria" Sores named for their resemblance to the bulbs of the Fritillaria plant (lily family).	Illustration of Scrofulaoriginal: "luoli" (瘰癧). Tuberculous swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, traditionally described as "strung beads."	Illustration of Genital Ulcers original: "yinshi chuang" (陰蝕瘡), literally "yin-eroding sores," referring to destructive lesions of the private regions.	Illustration of Yellow Clove-Sores	Illustration of White Clove-Sores	Illustration of Green Clove-Sores	Illustration of "Crow-Calling" Sores A descriptive name for a specific dermatological condition, likely named for its visual appearance or the distress it causes.
Illustration of Breast-Erupting Sores Typically referring to acute mastitis or abscesses of the breast.	Illustration of Throat-Closing Clove-Sores	Illustration of Bone-Groove Windoriginal: "gucaofeng" (骨槽風). An ancient term for infections of the jawbone or severe periodontal disease.	Illustration of Scrofulous Sores	Illustration of Leaking Eye Soresoriginal: "loujing chuang" (漏睛瘡). Refers to chronic infections of the tear duct (dacrocystitis) characterized by constant discharge.	Illustration of "Cold" Clove-Sores In traditional pathology, a "cold" sore lacks the redness and heat of a typical infection, suggesting a more chronic or stagnant condition.	Illustration of Black Clove-Sores	Illustration of Red Clove-Sores	Illustration of Swollen Clove-Sores