Red-thread clove sore

A clove sore dīng chuāng with a red threadlike line running from it toward the trunk. If the thread is fine, recovery can be rapid. A thick long thread is an unfavorable sign, especially if there are signs of traveling.

Acumoxatherapy: Apply the treatment given under clove sore and prick the red thread from the tail upward with a three-edged needle to drain the malign blood.

See clove sore; running yellow.