Gleditsia Combination (formula for treating abscess and ulcer) Effects: tonifyinq qi and nourishing blood; expelling from within and detoxification. Indications: For abscess lasting for six or seven days . It will help abscess not yet formed resolved and abscess rupture by taking this formula, quicken the qi and blood, secure spleen-stomach, keep toxin from attacking inward, facilitate rupture of toxic pus, and promote tissue regeneration. Clinical Reference: This formula is often used in treating abscess; suppurative lymphadenitis; bubo(inguinal lymphadenitis); multiple muscular inflammation; inflammation around the anus; subcutaneous pus and sore; mastitis.