病源肾为足少阴之经，而脏精气通于耳，耳宗脉之所聚也。若精气调和，则肾气强盛，
耳闻
有
聋
其汤熨针石，别有正方，补养宣导，今附于后。
养生方导引法云，坐地交叉两脚，以两手从曲脚中入，低头叉项上，治久寒不自温，耳
不闻
成法
广济疗耳聋方。
生地黄（长一寸半肥者） 杏仁（七枚去皮熬令黄色） 巴豆（七枚去皮熬令黄） 印
成盐（
二颗） 发灰（半钱匕）
上五味捣碎，研堪丸如蕤核仁大，用发薄裹，纳耳中，日一易，耳内当痛，有水出，即
去
又疗耳聋不闻人语声方。
松脂（四分） 巴豆（二分去皮心熬） 麻子仁（二分） 腊（二分） 薰陆香（一分）
石盐（
二分）
上六味捣如膏，丸枣核大，纳耳中，三日一易，取瘥。
集验疗耳聋方。
杏仁（去皮尖熬） 葶苈子（熬） 盐末（各等分）
上三味捣研，以少许猪脂和合煎，以绵裹塞耳。
又方
附子（炮） 瓜子 杏仁（去皮熬各等分）
上三味捣，以绵裹塞耳中。
千金疗耳聋方。
淳醋微火煎附子五六宿，削令可入耳，以绵裹塞耳中，取差。
又方
巴豆（十四枚去皮心熬） 炼成松脂（二分）
上二味合捣，丸如黍米，簪头着耳中，以瘥为度。
又方
以竹筒盛鲤鱼脑，蒸之令烊，以灌耳中。
又方
雄黄硫黄各等分，绵裹塞耳中，数月闻。
又方
取铁烧令赤，投酒中饮之，仍以磁石塞耳中瘥。
又方
蓖麻子（一百粒去皮） 大枣（十九枚去皮核）
上二味捣，丸如杏仁，纳于耳中，二十日瘥。
又方
芥子捣碎，以男乳和，绵裹塞耳，取瘥。
又方
作泥饼子，浓薄如KT 饱，覆耳上四边，勿令泄气，当耳孔上以刺泥饼，穿作一小孔，
于
之。
又方
截箭竿竹二寸，纳耳中，以面拥四畔，勿令泄气，灸箭上七壮，取瘥。（并出第六卷中）
崔氏疗耳聋方。（郑少卿云频用）
波律膏（一蚬壳无以大麻脂一合小器中煎取一蚬壳替之） 枫木脂（半两无以薰陆香替
以
乳头香更佳） 松脂（半两研） 巴豆（三七枚去皮熬研） 蜡（如弹通按波律膏丸大疑即
胡桐泪
）
上五味，先捣松脂巴豆一千杵，次下大麻油，令熟，丸如枣核大，一头尖，通中作孔，
以绵裹塞耳，数日一易，更互塞之，取瘥，不得并塞。（出第四卷中）
备急疗耳聋，菖蒲根丸方。
菖蒲（一寸） 巴豆（一枚去皮心）
上二味合捣可丸，分作七丸，以绵裹塞耳中，日别一丸，取瘥。（肘后同）
又菖蒲散方。
菖蒲（二两） 附子（二两炮）
上二味捣筛，以苦酒和丸如枣核许，绵裹，卧即塞耳中，夜一易之，十日有黄水出，便
瘥
。（肘后千金崔氏）
又方
磁石 菖蒲 通草 薰陆香 杏仁（去皮熬） 蓖麻子（去皮） 松脂（等分）
上七味捣筛，以蜡及鹅脂和丸，稍长作，以钗脚子穿中心为孔，先去耳中垢，然后纳药
，日再，初着痒及作声，月余即瘥。（殿中候监云非常良验肘后同）
救急疗耳聋方。
真昆仑青木香一两碎，以苦酒浸一宿，胡麻油一合，微火上缓煎之，三上三下，以绵滤
去滓，以点耳孔中，以瘥为度。
必效疗耳聋方。
以好神明膏好枣核许，纳耳中，日一度，频着以瘥，三五日以篦子挑耳中塞，或痒取差
，亦治虫入耳中。
又方
取杏仁（七枚去皮捶碎）为三分，以绵裹，各于中着一裹盐如小豆许，以器承于饭甑中
蒸
之
又方
鸡屎白（半升熬令黄色） 乌豆（一升熬令爆声绝）
上二味，先取无灰酒二升，及热以沃之良久，滤去滓，分温服，浓取汗，其耳如鼓 勿
讶。
又疗耳聋神验方。
取纯乌羊新湿粪，和杏子脂石盐末。
上三味研，满耳孔中塞，勿令风入，干即易之，乃至七日二七日，耳内有声渐大，即以
KT筒长二寸内耳孔，裹四畔，以面塞，勿令气出，以面薄饼子，裹筒头，以艾灸上，从
第一
度灸
依前
[Background Information]
Book: Waitai Miyao (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold for Emergencies)
Author: Wang Tao
Dynasty: Tang Dynasty, Tianbao 11th Year
Chapter: Twenty-two Formulas for Deafness
Category: Formulas
[English Translation]
Etiology: The Kidney is the zang organ associated with the Foot Shaoyin Meridian. Its essence and qi connect to the ears, which are the gathering point of the Zong Mai (major meridians). If the essence and qi are harmonious, the Kidney qi is strong, and hearing is normal; if there is deafness, it indicates disharmony. Regarding treatments using decoctions, hot compresses, acupuncture, and bian stones, there are separate specific formulas. Methods for nourishing, supplementing, and guiding/exercising are attached below.
The "Health Preservation Method of Guiding and Pulling" states: Sit on the ground with legs crossed, insert both hands from between the bent knees, lower the head, and cross hands behind the neck. This treats chronic cold causing inability to self-warm and deafness.
Guangji Fang (Formulas from Guangji): Treatment for Deafness.
Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix, those one and a half cun long and plump) 7 pieces, Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen, peeled and fried until yellow) 7 pieces, Ba Dou (Crotonis Fructus, peeled and fried until yellow) 7 pieces, Yin Cheng Yan (Salt formed into cakes) 2 pieces, Fa Hui (Ash of Hair) half a qian bi (measure).
Crush and grind the above five ingredients finely enough to form pills. Make pills the size of Ruan He Ren (seed of Prunus mume). Wrap in thin hair and insert into the ear. Change once daily. Pain in the ear and discharge of fluid should occur; remove immediately after discharge.
Another formula for deafness where one cannot hear human speech:
Song Zhi (Pini Resina) 4 fen, Ba Dou (Crotonis Fructus, peeled, cored, fried) 2 fen, Ma Zi Ren (Cannabis Fructus) 2 fen, La (Animal Fat/Wax) 2 fen, Xun Lu Xiang (Boswelliae Carterii Resina/Ruyi Incense) 1 fen, Shi Yan (Rock Salt) 2 fen.
Grind the above six ingredients into a paste. Form pills the size of a jujube pit. Insert into the ear. Change every three days until cured.
Jiyan Fang (Verified Formulas): Treatment for Deafness.
Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen, peeled and cored, fried), Ting Li Zi (Lepidii Semen/Falcariae Semen, fried), Yan Mo (Salt Powder) in equal parts.
Grind the above three ingredients. Mix with a small amount of Zhu Zhi (Porcine Fat) and heat. Wrap in cotton and insert into the ear.
Another formula:
Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, processed), Gua Zi (Melon Seeds), Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen, peeled and fried) in equal parts.
Grind the above three ingredients. Wrap in cotton and insert into the ear.
Qianjin Fang (Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold): Treatment for Deafness.
Simmer Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) in Chun Cu (Pure Vinegar) over low heat for five to six nights. Shape into a form that can be inserted into the ear. Wrap in cotton and insert into the ear until cured.
Another formula:
Ba Dou (Crotonis Fructus, 14 pieces, peeled, cored, fried), Lian Cheng Song Zhi (Refined Pini Resina) 2 fen.
Combine and grind the above two ingredients. Form pills the size of millet seeds. Use a hairpin tip to insert into the ear until cured.
Another formula:
Fill a bamboo tube with Li Yu Nao (Carassius Auratus Brain). Steam until melted. Drip into the ear.
Another formula:
Xiong Huang (Realgar) and Liu Huang (Sulfur) in equal parts. Wrap in cotton and insert into the ear. Hearing may return after several months.
Another formula:
Heat iron until red-hot. Quench in wine and drink. Simultaneously plug the ear with Ci Shi (Magnetitum/Lodestone) until cured.
Another formula:
Bi Ma Zi (Ricini Fructus/Castoris Seed, 100 pieces, peeled), Da Zao (Ziziphi Jujubae Fructus, 19 pieces, peeled and pitted).
Grind the above two ingredients. Form pills the size of apricot kernels. Insert into the ear. Cured in twenty days.
Another formula:
Grind Jie Zi (Sinapis Semen/Mustard Seed). Mix with Nan Ru (Male Human Milk). Wrap in cotton and insert into the ear until cured.
Another formula:
Make a mud cake, thickness similar to 'KT Bao' (a type of bread/thickness measure). Cover the area around the ear tightly without leaking air. Pierce a small hole directly over the ear canal for ventilation.
Another formula:
Cut a bamboo stalk (arrow shaft diameter) 2 cun long. Insert into the ear. Seal the four sides with flour paste to prevent air leakage. Apply seven moxa cones (Zhuang) on the bamboo until cured. (From Volume 6)
Cui Shi Formula for Deafness. (Zheng Shaoqing says it is frequently used.)
Bo Lv Gao (One clam shell volume; if unavailable, use Da Ma Zhi/Hemp Oil reduced to one clam shell volume in a small vessel), Feng Mu Zhi (Maple Tree Resin) 0.5 liang (if unavailable, use Xun Lu Xiang/Ruyi Incense; Ru Tou Xiang/Boswellia Sacra is better), Song Zhi (Pini Resina) 0.5 liang (ground), Ba Dou (Crotonis Fructus, 3-7 pieces, peeled, fried, ground), La (Beeswax) size of a bullet (if Bo Lv Gao is unavailable, Hu Tong Lei/Poplar Tears can substitute for pill consistency).
First, pound Song Zhi and Ba Dao together 1,000 times. Then add Da Ma You/Hemp Oil and cook thoroughly. Form pills the size of a jujube pit, pointed at one end, with a hole through the center. Wrap in cotton and insert into the ear. Change every few days. Plug ears alternately until cured. Do not plug both ears simultaneously. (From Volume 4)
Beiji Fang (Emergency Prescriptions): Chang Pu Gen Wan Formula for Deafness.
Chang Pu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma) 1 cun, Ba Dou (Crotonis Fructus) 1 piece (peeled, cored).
Combine and grind the above two ingredients to form pills. Divide into seven pills. Wrap in cotton and insert into the ear. Replace one pill daily until cured. (Same as Zhouhou Fang)
Another Chang Pu San Formula:
Chang Pu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma) 2 liang, Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, processed) 2 liang.
Grind and sieve the above two ingredients. Mix with Ku Jiu (Vinegar) to form pills the size of a jujube pit. Wrap in cotton. Insert into the ear while lying down. Change nightly. After ten days, yellow fluid will discharge, indicating cure. (From Zhouhou Fang, Qianjin Fang, Cui Shi Fang)
Another formula:
Ci Shi (Magnetitum/Lodestone), Chang Pu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma), Tong Cao (Tetrapanacis Medulla), Xun Lu Xiang (Boswelliae Carterii Resina), Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen, peeled, fried), Bi Ma Zi (Ricini Fructus, peeled), Song Zhi (Pini Resina) in equal parts.
Grind and sieve the above seven ingredients. Mix with wax and E Zhi (Anseris Adipatum/Goose Fat) to form slightly elongated pills. Pierce a hole through the center with a hairpin tip. First clean ear wax, then insert medication. Apply twice daily. Initially, itching and sounds may occur; cure within a month. (Dianzhong Houjian states this is very effective; same as Zhouhou Fang)
Jiuj Fang (Emergency Prescriptions): Treatment for Deafness.
Zhen Kunlun Qing Mu Xiang (True Kunlun Blue Agarwood) 1 liang, crushed. Soak in Ku Jiu (Vinegar) overnight. Add Hu Ma You (Sesamum Oleum/Sesame Oil) 1 he. Slowly simmer over low heat, performing "three ups and three downs" (boil, remove from heat, cool, repeat three times). Filter residue through cotton. Drip into the ear canal until cured.
Bixiao Fang (Effective Prescriptions): Treatment for Deafness.
Use high-quality Shen Ming Gao (Divine Bright Ointment), size of a jujube pit. Insert into the ear once daily. Frequent application leads to cure. After 3-5 days, pick out ear debris with a comb. Itching indicates improvement. Also treats insects entering the ear.
Another formula:
Take Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen, 7 pieces, peeled, crushed). Divide into three portions. Wrap each in cotton. Place a salt grain (size of a small bean) inside each wrap. Place in a vessel and steam in a rice steamer.
Another formula:
Ji Shi Bai (White Excrement of Chicken) 0.5 sheng (fried until yellow), Wu Dou (Black Soybean) 1 sheng (fried until popping stops).
Pour 2 sheng of Wui Hui Jiu (Clear Wine) over the above two ingredients while hot. Let stand for a long time. Filter residue. Drink warm in divided doses. Induce sweating. The ears may feel like drums; do not be alarmed.
Another Divine Effective Formula for Deafness:
Take fresh wet dung from a pure black sheep. Mix with Xing Zi Zhi (Apricot Kernel Oil) and Shi Yan Mo (Salt Powder).
Grind the above three ingredients. Pack tightly into the ear canal. Prevent wind entry. Replace when dry. Continue for up to 7 or 14 days. Sounds in the ear will gradually increase. Insert a KT Tong (tube) 2 cun long into the ear canal. Seal edges with flour. Do not let air escape. Wrap the tube head with a thin flour pancake. Moxibustion is applied to the top... (Text ends abruptly)