论曰小儿童舌者,舌本之下,或如卧蚕,亦如小舌之状。此由心脾二脏壅热所致,盖心
主舌,脾之络脉连舌本,散舌下。故二脏有热,热随脉上。至于舌本之下,血脉胀起,变生
重舌,宜急治之,刺法中论,刺舌下两边出血,后以药治之。不然,即满口塞喉,便致危殆。
治心脾经为邪热所客,重舌肿胀,语声不出,水饮不下。三物备急丸方
大黄(锉炒) 干姜(炮) 巴豆(去皮心膜各等分)
上三味,捣研为末,炼蜜丸如绿豆大。每服五丸,温水下,大便利为度。
治小儿重舌、强不能收唾。鹿角散方
鹿角末(一两)
上一味,每用少许,敷舌上,日三度。
治小儿重舌,口中生疮涎出。桂矾敷方。
桂(去粗皮一分) 白矾(烧令汁尽半分)
上二味,捣研为末,干敷舌上,日三。
又方
蒲黄 露蜂房(各一分) 白鱼(烧灰一钱)
上三味,都研令匀。用酒少许调,敷重舌上,日三。
治小儿重舌。蛇蜕皮方
上取蛇蜕皮,烧作灰,涂舌下。一法、以醋调,鹅毛掠舌下,愈。
又方
上以乌贼鱼骨烧灰,和鸡子黄,涂喉及舌上,瘥。
又方
上取黄柏,以竹沥渍取汁。细细点口中,良。
又方
上以嚼粟哺之,瘥。
治重舌。衣鱼散方
上取衣鱼,烧作灰敷舌上。
治小儿重舌,口中疮,涎出。蒲黄敷方
上以蒲黄敷舌上,不过三次,愈。
治小儿重舌欲死者。方
上取乱发烧灰,敷舌下,良。
治小儿重舌。木兰皮方
上取木兰皮一尺,广四寸,削去粗皮,细锉。以苦酒一升,煮取半升,适寒温,渍两手
,食顷间小渴。须臾干,复渍两足,出干复渍,大良。
治小儿重舌。方
上烧甑带灰敷之。
又方
上取桑汁涂乳饮之。
Discussion states: In children suffering from Chong She (Double Tongue), the area beneath the root of the tongue may appear like a lying silkworm or resemble a small tongue. This condition is caused by heat accumulation and stagnation in the Heart and Spleen organs. The Heart governs the tongue, and the collaterals of the Spleen connect to the root of the tongue and spread beneath it. Therefore, when there is heat in these two organs, the heat ascends along the meridians. Upon reaching the area beneath the tongue root, the blood vessels become distended, resulting in Chong She (Double Tongue). It should be treated urgently. As discussed in the section on acupuncture methods, one should prick both sides beneath the tongue to induce bleeding, followed by herbal treatment. Otherwise, the mouth and throat may become completely blocked, leading to a critical and dangerous situation.
Formula for treating Chong She with swelling due to pathogenic heat invading the Heart and Spleen meridians, characterized by inability to speak clearly and inability to swallow fluids: San Wu Bei Ji Wan (Three-Ingredient Emergency Preparation Pill)
Da Huang (Rhubarb Radix et Rhizoma, chopped and stir-fried) Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger Rhizome, processed) Ba Dou (Crotonis Fructus, skin, core, and membrane removed, equal parts)
The above three ingredients are pounded and ground into powder. Honey is refined to form pills the size of mung beans. Take five pills per dose, swallowed with warm water. Continue until bowel movements become loose.
Formula for treating pediatric Chong She (Double Tongue) and rigidity preventing the swallowing of saliva: Lu Jiao San (Deer Horn Powder)
Lu Jiao Mo (Deer Antler Powder, 1 liang)
Take a small amount of the above single ingredient and apply it to the tongue. Apply three times daily.
Formula for treating pediatric Chong She (Double Tongue) with sores in the mouth and salivation: Gui Fan Fu (Cinnamon and Alum Application)
Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex, coarse bark removed, 1 fen) Bai Fan (Alumen, calcined until liquid evaporates, 0.5 fen)
The above two ingredients are pounded and ground into powder. Apply dry powder to the tongue. Apply three times daily.
Another formula
Pu Huang (Lygodii Spora) Lu Feng Fang (Vespa Nidus, exposed to dew), each 1 fen; Bai Yu (Lepisma saccharina, burned to ash, 1 qian)
Grind the above three ingredients uniformly. Mix with a small amount of wine and apply to the Chong She (Double Tongue). Apply three times daily.
Formula for treating pediatric Chong She (Double Tongue): She Tui Pi Fang (Snake Slough Formula)
Obtain snake slough, burn it to ash, and apply to beneath the tongue. Another method: mix with vinegar and brush beneath the tongue with a goose feather. This will lead to recovery.
Another formula
Burn Oo Sepiae Os (Cuttlebone) to ash, mix with Ji Zi Huang (Yolks of Gallus Domesticus Egg), and apply to the throat and tongue. This will lead to recovery.
Another formula
Take Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex), soak it in Zhu Li (Bambusae Succus) to extract the juice. Drip carefully into the mouth. This is effective.
Another formula
Feed the child chewed Su Mi (Sorghum Vulgare Grain). This will lead to recovery.
Formula for treating Chong She (Double Tongue): Yi Yu San (Silverfish Powder)
Obtain Yi Yu (Lepisma saccharina), burn it to ash, and apply to the tongue.
Formula for treating pediatric Chong She (Double Tongue), oral sores, and salivation: Pu Huang Fu (Lygodii Spora Application)
Apply Pu Huang (Lygodii Spora) to the tongue. Recovery occurs within no more than three applications.
Formula for treating pediatric Chong She (Double Tongue) in a critical state: Formula
Burn Luan Fa (Scattered hair) to ash and apply beneath the tongue. This is effective.
Formula for treating pediatric Chong She (Double Tongue): Mu Lan Pi Fang (Magnolia Bark Formula)
Take Mu Lan Pi (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), one chi long and four cun wide. Remove the coarse bark and chop finely. Boil in Ku Jiu (Acetum, vinegar) one sheng until reduced to half a sheng. When the temperature is suitable, soak both hands. After about the time it takes to eat a meal, if slightly thirsty, wipe them dry. Then soak both feet. Repeat soaking and drying. This is highly effective.
Formula for treating pediatric Chong She (Double Tongue): Formula
Burn Zeng Dai (Ash from the cloth lining of a steamer) and apply.
Another formula
Extract Sang Zhi (Mori Ramulus) juice, apply to the nipple, and let the infant suckle.