夫手少阴心之经也。心气通于舌。足太阴脾之经也。脾气通于口。腑有热。乘于心脾。
气冲
治口舌生疮。连齿断烂痛。宜服玄参散方。
玄参（三分） 川升麻（三分） 独活（三分） 麦门冬（三分去心） 黄芩（三分） 黄
柏（三
分）
草（三
分炙
上件药。捣筛为散。每服五钱。以水一大盏。煎至五分。去滓。不计时候。温服。
治心脾脏热。应口舌生疮破裂。唇蹇赤色。升麻泄热散方。
川升麻（一两半） 射干（一两半） 黄柏（二两锉） 大青（一两） 甘草（一两炙
微赤锉）
玄参
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服四钱。以水一中盏。入苦竹叶三七片。煎至五分。去滓。入
生地
治口舌疮。攻胸中皆生疮。蔷薇根散方。
蔷薇根皮（四两） 黄柏（二两锉） 川升麻（二两） 生干地黄（五两）
上件药。捣筛为散。每服五钱。以水一中盏。煎至五分。去滓。温温含咽。
治口舌生疮。连颊肿痛。升麻散方。
川升麻（半两） 芎 （一分） 防风（半两去芦头） 鸡肠草（三分） 大青（一分）
甘草
（半两
上件药。捣细罗为散。每用半钱。于疮上贴之。日可三五度。瘥。先于疮肿处针出恶血。
用
治口舌生疮。宜用龙胆煎方。
龙胆（一两去芦头） 黄连（一两去须） 川升麻（一两） 槐白皮（一两） 大青（一
两） 苦
竹叶
上件药。细锉。以水二升。煎至半升。去滓。入蜜搅令匀。更煎成膏。用涂口疮。日三
四度
又方。
青黛（一钱） 细辛（一分） 黄柏（一分锉） 地骨皮（一分） 密陀僧（一分）
上件药。捣细罗为散。每取少许。贴于疮上。有涎即吐之。
治口舌疮。止痛散方。
铅霜（一分） 白矾（一分烧灰） 黄柏（一分末） 麝香（一钱）
上件药。都研为散。每于有疮处贴少许。有涎即吐之。日可三五度瘥。
治口舌生疮。赤肿疼痛。含黄柏煎方。
黄柏（一两锉） 乌豆（一升）
上件药。以水二升半。煎至五合。去滓。入寒食饧一两。蜜一两。龙脑少许。更煎稀稠
得所
治口舌疮。铅霜散方。
铅霜（一分） 龙脑（半钱） 滑石（一分）
上件药。细研为散。每用少许。贴疮上。有涎即吐却。神验。
治口中疳疮。神秘含山李子煎丸方。
山李子根（亦名牛李子） 蔷薇根（野外者良）
右二味。各细锉五升。以水五升（斗）煎半日以来。取汁。于银器中盛。以重汤煮。如
无
银器
又方。
胡粉（一两） 牛黄（一钱）
上件药相和。安在铫子中。于暖灰上。研令匀细。少少含之。瘥。
治口舌疮。宜含石胆丸方。
石胆（一分） 杏仁（一分汤浸去皮尖双仁麸炒微黄） 腻粉（一分）
上件药。都细研为散。炼蜜和丸。如鸡头实大。绵裹一丸含。有涎即吐之。
治口舌疮。肿痛不止。黄柏丸方。
黄柏（一两末） 蟾酥（一分） 黄丹（一分）
上件药。都研为末。端午日午时合。用蒸饼和丸。如绿豆大。绵裹一丸。夜后含。有涎
即吐
治口舌疮。杏仁丸方。
杏仁（四枚汤浸去皮尖双仁烂研） 腻粉（半钱）
上件药。同研。丸如皂荚子大。绵裹一丸。含咽津。
治口舌疮肿。石胆丸方。
石胆（三钱） 黄柏（一分末） 蟾酥（少许）
上件药。同研令细。以面糊和丸。如皂荚子大。每度取一丸。用水化破。以篦子取少许。
涂
治口舌生疮赤烂。宜含化麝香丸方。
麝香（一分细研入） 杏仁（三分汤浸去皮尖双仁） 川升麻（三分） 黄芩（三分） 浮
萍草
（三
上件药。捣罗为末。炼蜜和丸。如弹子大。每取一丸。绵裹含化。咽津。
治口舌疮。烂痛不瘥。含化丸方。
黄丹（二两） 蜜（一两）
上件药。相和。以瓷盏纳盛。坐在水铫子内。慢火煮一炊久。用绵滤过。都入瓷盏内。
再煮
又方。
上取蟾酥。湿和。以绵惹。日晒干。剪半寸含之。有涎即吐出。或牙疼即咬之。立瘥。
治口舌疮赤烂。宜用此方。
蔷薇根（三两去泥土）
上细锉。以水一大盏。煎至五分。去滓。温含冷吐。日三五度效。
治口及舌上生疮烂。宜服此方。
牛膝（一两去苗）
上细锉。以水一中盏。酒半盏。同煎至七分。去滓。放温时时呷服。
又方。
斫桑树。取白汁涂之瘥。
治口舌生疮。胸膈疼痛。宜服此方。
上焦炒豉。细研为末。含之一宿。瘥。
治口舌生疮。含杏仁丸方。
杏仁（一两汤浸去皮尖双仁生研） 腻粉（一分） 浮萍草末（一分）
上件药。相和细研。丸如樱桃大。每取一丸。绵裹。含咽津。
又方。
黄丹（半两） 舍上黑煤（半两细研）
上件药。入蜜调。用瓷盏盛之。以文武火养。候成膏。涂疮上立效。
又方。
胆子矾（一分） 干蟾（一分炙）
上件药。研为末。每取小豆大。掺在疮上。良久。用新汲水五升。漱口。水尽为度。
又方。
黄芩（一分） 五倍子（一分） 蟾酥（半分）
上件药。捣罗为末。炼蜜和丸。如鸡头实大。每取一丸。含吐津。以瘥为度。
又方。
上取蜗牛。去壳细研。涂疮上。有涎即吐之。不过三两上验。
又方。
上以黄柏含之瘥。
又方。
上以白矾。少许含之瘥。
又方。
上以石胆少许。含之瘥。
The Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian: Heart Qi connects to the tongue. The Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian: Spleen Qi connects to the mouth. If there is heat in the fu and zang organs, it ascends to affect the Heart and Spleen.
For treating sores on the mouth and tongue, extending to teeth with cracking, rotting, and pain, the Xuan Shen San (Scrophulariae Radix Powder) formula is suitable.
Xuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix, 3 fen), Chuan Sheng Ma (Bupleuri Radix, 3 fen), Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix, 3 fen), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber, 3 fen, heart removed), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, 3 fen), Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex, 3 fen), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 3 fen, honey-fried).
Crush and sieve the above herbs into a powder. Take 5 qian per dose. Add one large cup of water, decoct until reduced to half a cup. Strain out the dregs. Take warm at any time.
For treating heat in the Heart and Spleen viscera causing sores on the mouth and tongue that rupture, and stiff, red lips, the Sheng Ma Xie Re San (Bupleuri Heat-Draining Powder) formula is suitable.
Chuan Sheng Ma (Bupleuri Radix, 1 liang 5 qian), She Gan (Belamcandae Rhizoma, 1 liang 5 qian), Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex, 2 liang, sliced), Da Qing (Isatidis Folium, 1 liang), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 1 liang, honey-fried until slightly red, sliced), Xuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix).
Coarsely sieve the above herbs into a powder. Take 4 qian per dose. Add one medium cup of water and 37 slices of Ku Zhu Ye (Bitter Bamboo Leaf). Decoct until reduced to half a cup. Strain out the dregs, add fresh Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex) juice.
For treating sores on the mouth and tongue that attack the chest causing sores throughout, the Qiang Wei Gen San (Rosa Root Bark Powder) formula is suitable.
Qiang Wei Gen Pi (Rosa Root Bark, 4 liang), Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex, 2 liang, sliced), Chuan Sheng Ma (Bupleuri Radix, 2 liang), Sheng Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata, 5 liang).
Crush and sieve the above herbs into a powder. Take 5 qian per dose. Add one medium cup of water, decoct until reduced to half a cup. Strain out the dregs. Hold warm in the mouth and swallow.
For treating sores on the mouth and tongue extending to facial swelling and pain, the Sheng Ma San (Bupleuri Powder) formula is suitable.
Chuan Sheng Ma (Bupleuri Radix, 0.5 liang), Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, 1 fen), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, 0.5 liang, radix head removed), Ji Chang Cao (Commelinae Herba, 3 fen), Da Qing (Isatidis Folium, 1 fen), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 0.5 liang).
Finely sieve the above herbs into a powder. Use 0.5 qian each time, apply topically to the sore. Apply 3-5 times daily until healed. First, prick the swollen area with a needle to release evil blood.
For treating sores on the mouth and tongue, the Long Dan Jian (Gentian Decoction) formula is suitable.
Long Dan (Gentianae Radix et Rhizoma, 1 liang, radix head removed), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 1 liang, fibrous roots removed), Chuan Sheng Ma (Bupleuri Radix, 1 liang), Huai Bai Pi (Mori Cortex, 1 liang), Da Qing (Isatidis Folium, 1 liang), Ku Zhu Ye (Bitter Bamboo Leaf).
Finely slice the above herbs. Add two sheng of water, decoct until reduced to half a sheng. Strain out the dregs, add honey and stir until uniform. Continue decocting until it becomes an ointment. Apply to oral sores 3-4 times daily.
Another prescription.
Qing Dai (Indigo Naturalis, 1 qian), Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, 1 fen), Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex, 1 fen, sliced), Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex, 1 fen), Mi Tuo Seng (Lithargyrum, 1 fen).
Finely sieve the above herbs into a powder. Take a small amount each time, apply to the sore. Spit out saliva if produced.
For treating sores on the mouth and tongue, the Zhi Tong San (Pain-Relieving Powder) formula.
Qian Shuang (Plumbum Nitratum, 1 fen), Bai Fan (Alumen, 1 fen, calcined to ash), Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex, 1 fen, powdered), She Xiang (Moschus, 1 qian).
Grind all ingredients together into a powder. Apply a small amount to the sore site. Spit out saliva if produced. Apply 3-5 times daily until healed.
For treating sores on the mouth and tongue with redness, swelling, and pain, the Huang Bo Jian (Phellodendri Decoction) formula for holding in the mouth is suitable.
Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex, 1 liang, sliced), Wu Dou (Sojae Semen Nigrum, 1 sheng).
Add two and a half sheng of water, decoct until reduced to five he. Strain out the dregs. Add one liang of Han Shi Tang (Cold-Food Syrup), one liang of honey, and a little Long Nao (Borneolum Syntheticum). Decoct again until the consistency is appropriate.
For treating sores on the mouth and tongue, the Qian Shuang San (Plumbum Nitratum Powder) formula.
Qian Shuang (Plumbum Nitratum, 1 fen), Long Nao (Borneolum Syntheticum, 0.5 qian), Hua Shi (Talcum, 1 fen).
Finely grind the above herbs into a powder. Apply a small amount to the sore. Spit out saliva if produced. This is highly effective.
For treating canker sores in the mouth, the Shen Mi Han Shan Li Zi Jian Wan (Mysterious Mountain Plum Decoction Pills) formula.
Shan Li Zi Gen (Fructus Pruni Mume Root, also known as Niu Li Zi), Qiang Wei Gen (Rosa Root).
Take these two herbs, finely slice five sheng of each. Add five sheng of water (using a dou measure), decoct for half a day. Collect the juice. Store in a silver vessel. Simmer over double-boiling water. If no silver vessel is available...
Another prescription.
Hu Fen (Cerussa, 1 liang), Niu Huang (Calculus Bovis, 1 qian).
Mix the above herbs. Place in a dingzi (small tripod pot). Grind evenly and finely over warm ashes. Contain a small amount in the mouth until healed.
For treating sores on the mouth and tongue, the Shi Dan Wan (Melanterite Pills) formula for containing is suitable.
Shi Dan (Melanteritum, 1 fen), Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum, 1 fen, soaked in hot water, skin and pointed ends removed, double kernels, bran-fried until slightly yellow), Ni Fen (Calomelas, 1 fen).
Finely grind all ingredients into a powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a chicken head seed. Wrap one pill in silk, contain in the mouth. Spit out saliva if produced.
For treating sores on the mouth and tongue with persistent swelling and pain, the Huang Bo Wan (Phellodendri Pills) formula is suitable.
Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex, 1 liang, powdered), Chan Su (Toad Venom, 1 fen), Huang Dan (Minium, 1 fen).
Grind all ingredients into powder. Prepare at noon on the Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Day). Mix with steamed dough to form pills the size of mung beans. Wrap one pill in silk, contain at night. Spit out saliva if produced.
For treating sores on the mouth and tongue, the Xing Ren Wan (Apricot Seed Pills) formula is suitable.
Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum, 4 seeds, soaked in hot water, skin and pointed ends removed, double kernels, pounded into paste), Ni Fen (Calomelas, 0.5 qian).
Grind together. Form pills the size of soap pod seeds. Wrap one pill in silk, contain and swallow saliva.
For treating swelling of sores on the mouth and tongue, the Shi Dan Wan (Melanterite Pills) formula is suitable.
Shi Dan (Melanteritum, 3 qian), Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex, 1 fen, powdered), Chan Su (Toad Venom, a little).
Grind together until fine. Mix with flour paste to form pills the size of soap pod seeds. Take one pill each time, dissolve in water. Use a comb to take a small amount and apply...
For treating red and rotting sores on the mouth and tongue, the She Xiang Wan (Moschus Pills) formula for dissolving in the mouth is suitable.
She Xiang (Moschus, 1 fen, finely ground and added), Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum, 3 fen, soaked in hot water, skin and pointed ends removed, double kernels), Chuan Sheng Ma (Bupleuri Radix, 3 fen), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, 3 fen), Fu Ping Cao (Spirodelae Herba, 3 fen).
Pound and sieve into powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a marble. Take one pill each time, wrap in silk, contain and dissolve, swallowing saliva.
For treating rotting and painful sores on the mouth and tongue that do not heal, the Han Hua Wan (Containing-Dissolving Pills) formula is suitable.
Huang Dan (Minium, 2 liang), Mi (Honey, 1 liang).
Mix together. Place in a porcelain cup, set inside a water boiler. Simmer slowly over low heat for the duration of one meal. Filter through silk. Return to the porcelain cup and boil again.
Another prescription.
Take Chan Su (Toad Venom), mix with moisture, soak silk in it, dry in the sun. Cut into half-inch pieces and contain. Spit out saliva if produced. If toothache occurs, bite it; it will heal immediately.
For treating red and rotting sores on the mouth and tongue, this formula is suitable.
Qiang Wei Gen (Rosa Root, 3 liang, remove dirt).
Finely slice. Add one large cup of water, decoct until reduced to half a cup. Strain out dregs. Hold warm in mouth, spit out when cool. Effective 3-5 times daily.
For treating rotting sores on the mouth and tongue, this formula is suitable for ingestion.
Niu Xi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, 1 liang, remove sprouts).
Finely slice. Add one medium cup of water and half a cup of wine. Decoct together until reduced to seven-tenths. Strain out dregs. Let cool slightly and sip occasionally.
Another prescription.
Cut mulberry tree, collect white sap, apply to the sore; it will heal.
For treating sores on the mouth and tongue with chest and diaphragm pain, this formula is suitable for ingestion.
Shang Jiao Chao Chi (Stir-baked Fermented Soybean from Upper Jiao), finely ground into powder. Contain overnight; it will heal.
For treating sores on the mouth and tongue, the Xing Ren Wan (Apricot Seed Pills) formula for containing is suitable.
Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum, 1 liang, soaked in hot water, skin and pointed ends removed, double kernels, raw ground), Ni Fen (Calomelas, 1 fen), Fu Ping Cao Mo (Spirodelae Herba Powder, 1 fen).
Mix and finely grind. Form pills the size of cherries. Take one pill each time, wrap in silk, contain and swallow saliva.
Another prescription.
Huang Dan (Minium, 0.5 liang), She Shang Hei Mei (Black Coal from Eaves, 0.5 liang, finely ground).
Mix with honey. Place in a porcelain cup. Warm over mild fire until it forms an ointment. Apply to the sore; immediate effect.
Another prescription.
Dan Zi Fan (Vitriol, 1 fen), Gan Chan (Dried Toad, 1 fen, roasted).
Grind into powder. Take a size of a soybean each time, sprinkle on the sore. After a while, rinse mouth with five sheng of fresh well water until empty.
Another prescription.
Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, 1 fen), Wu Bei Zi (Galla Chinensis, 1 fen), Chan Su (Toad Venom, 0.5 fen).
Pound and sieve into powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a chicken head seed. Take one pill each time, contain and spit out saliva. Continue until healed.
Another prescription.
Take snail, remove shell, finely grind. Apply to the sore. Spit out saliva if produced. It will be verified within two or three applications.
Another prescription.
Contain Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex); it will heal.
Another prescription.
Contain a small amount of Bai Fan (Alumen); it will heal.
Another prescription.
Contain a small amount of Shi Dan (Melanteritum); it will heal.