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When there is heat in the Stomach, manifesting as everted gums with swelling and pain, a preference for cold and aversion to heat, it is appropriate to use Qingwei San (Clear the Stomach Powder), Danggui Longdancao Tang (Angelica Sinensis and Gentian Decoction), Xijiao Shengma Tang (Rhinoceros Horn and Cimicifuga Decoction), Hutonglei San (Trogopterus Dung Powder), Jianghuang San (Curcuma Longa Powder), or Qinglong San (Green Dragon Powder).

For toothache caused by Wind pathogen invasion, accompanied by facial swelling and pain radiating to the head, it is appropriate to use Wuxin San (Aconite and Asarum Powder), Chuanxiong San (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Powder), Xixin San (Asarum Powder), Lufengfang (Honeycomb), Duhuo San (Angelica Pubescens Powder), Xinzi San (Notopterygium and Houttuynia Powder), Shukou Yuchi San (Mouth-Rinsing Jade Pool Powder), or Chuanwu San (Sichuan Aconite Powder).

For toothache caused by dental caries, where teeth are eroded, missing, and discolored, it is appropriate to use Zhichong San (Worm-Clearing Powder), Shenxiao San (Miraculous Efficacy Powder), Fengfang San (Honeycomb Powder), Zhuya San (Tooth-Boring Powder), or Shuya Fang (Tooth-Rinsing Prescription).

For toothache due to Kidney deficiency, characterized by dull, persistent pain or generalized pain throughout all teeth, it is appropriate to use Anshen Wan (Kidney-Anchoring Pill), Guchi Fang (Teeth-Fortifying Prescription), or Cayas San (Gum-Rubbing Powder).

If the gums recede, ulcerate, bleed, and produce pus, these are manifestations of accumulated heat in the Stomach Meridian. It is appropriate to use Baiyu Gao (White Jade Ointment), Tanxiang San (Sandalwood Powder), Xuanya Gao (Gum-Revealing Ointment), Qingshang Fangfeng San (Upper-Clearing Saposhnikovia Powder), or Gouqizi Tang (Goji Berry Decoction).

For continuous bleeding from the interdental spaces, it is appropriate to use Huanglian San (Coptis Powder), Shengong Wan (Divine Merit Pill), Yanshuang San (Salt Frost Powder), Jinghuai San (Schizonepeta and Sophora Powder), Xijiao Huanglian Tang (Rhinoceros Horn and Coptis Decoction), or Yujin San (Curcuma Aromatica Powder).

Treating Toothache Caused by Stomach Heat:
Paeoniae Moutan Cortex (Mudanpi), Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Rehmanniae Radix Recens (Shengdihuang), Coptidis Rhizoma (Huanglian), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi), Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao). If the gums are swollen, add Rheum Palmatum (Dahuang).
Add two zhong (approx. 400-500 ml) of water, decoct until reduced to eight-tenths (approx. 320-400 ml), and take after meals.

Treating Toothache Caused by Stagnation of Cold and Heat:
Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi), Tail of Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Dangguiwei), Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang), Os Tibiae Capitis Cinis (Yangjingguhui), Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma), Coptidis Rhizoma (Huanglian), Gentianae Radix (Longdancao), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao), Pericarpium Alpiniae Officinarum (Caodoukoupi), Rehmanniae Radix Recens (Shengdihuang).
Grind the above into powder and apply to the affected area for brushing teeth.

Treating Swelling and Pain of Lips, Cheeks (Jiache Acupoint), and Teeth Due to Wind-Heat in the Yangming Meridian:
Rhinoceros Cornu (Xijiao), Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma), Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng), Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Qianghuo), Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi), Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin), Bupleuri Radix (Baifuzi - *Note: Text says Baifuzi, usually Typhonii Rhizoma*), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao).
Add two zhong of water, decoct, rinse the mouth, and swallow.

Treating Swelling, Pain, Recession, and Bleeding of Teeth and Gums:
Trogopterori Excrementum (Hutonglei), Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong), Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi), Natrii Chloridum Viride (Qingyan), Rehmanniae Radix Recens (Shengdihuang), Halloysitum Rubrum (Han shuishishi).
Grind the above into powder. Apply to the affected area each time. Spitting out saliva and rinsing/swallowing is permissible. Do this five to seven times daily.

Treating Swelling and Pain of Teeth and Gums Due to Wind-Heat in the Yangming Meridian:
Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi), Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong), Natrii Sulfas Crystallisatus (Penxiao), Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin, 5 qian each), Indigo Naturalis (Qingdai, 3 qian), Menthae Haplocalycis Herba (Bohe, 3 qian).
Grind the above into powder. Dip fingers in the medicine and rub the swollen area. Accidental swallowing is permissible.