Hot Dip in Broth

Hot Dip in Broth,Finger Swelling. When the qi of the five viscera flows into the twelve meridians and heat surges to the fingers without receding, the fingers first swell, becoming hot and painful to the touch, with a color that is not dusky; subsequently, pus accumulates at the edges of the fingernails, and in severe cases, the fingernails may fall off.

Formulas Name : Hot Dip in Broth

Chinese Name : 热蘸汤

Drug Formulation

Bull’s gallbladder, pig’s gallbladder.

Source

Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 65); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 300).

Benefits

Finger Swelling. When the qi of the five viscera flows into the twelve meridians and heat surges to the fingers without receding, the fingers first swell, becoming hot and painful to the touch, with a color that is not dusky; subsequently, pus accumulates at the edges of the fingernails, and in severe cases, the fingernails may fall off.

Instructions for Use

Immediately dip the affected area in hot broth seven times, then immerse it in cold water. Repeat this process three more times, then apply beef gallbladder. Finally, place a pig gallbladder pouch over the affected finger and wrap it securely.

Hot Dip in Broth,Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 65); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 300).,Finger Swelling. When the qi of the five viscera flows into the twelve meridians and heat surges to the fingers without receding, the fingers first swell, becoming hot and painful to the touch, with a color that is not dusky; subsequently, pus accumulates at the edges of the fingernails, and in severe cases, the fingernails may fall off.

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