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.
Hot Dip in Broth
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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.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026
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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.