Collected Illustrations of the Three Realms

Volume on the Human Body

Regarding head-erupting carbuncles fanaooriginal: "fanao" (發腦). A severe, deep-seated inflammatory lesion or carbuncle appearing on the back of the head or the nape of the neck.: these are caused by suppressed yang fuyangoriginal: "fuyang" (伏陽). In traditional medicine, this refers to internal heat or "yang" energy that becomes trapped within the body rather than circulating or venting naturally. becoming stagnant and blocked, causing evil toxins Pathogenic factors that cause disease, often associated with infection or inflammation. to congest and surge upward.

They may arise either at the edge of the Jade Pillow yuzhenoriginal: "yuzhen" (玉枕). This refers to the occipital bone at the base of the skull or the specific acupuncture point located there (BL9). or in the area of the Wind Pool fengchioriginal: "fengchi" (風池). A vital acupuncture point (GB20) located in the depressions on either side of the neck at the base of the skull..

In appearance, they resemble hard boils yingjieoriginal: "yingjie" (硬癤). A firm, localized, and painful lump. that gradually ulcerate To break open, fester, or become an open sore. and spread. The pain is as intense as a knife’s stab. The affected area is red and swollen, yet it typically contains no pus.

Generally, head-erupting carbuncles are to be managed and cured using the same therapeutic methods as back-erupting carbuncles fabeioriginal: "fabei" (發背). Large, dangerous carbuncles on the back, which were the subject of the previous page..