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Wubeizi (Galla Chinensis) and Gan Dilong (Dried Pheretima), ground into powder in equal proportions, stir-fried, and finely powdered. First wipe the area with fresh ginger juice, then apply the powder; after several applications, it will become firm.

Jiecaigan (Stalk of Brassica juncea) burned to retain its medicinal properties (cui xing), ground into powder for application. Alternatively, take fourteen Luobozhong (Radish Seed), grind them raw, mix with milk, and apply to the nostril opposite the painful tooth (left pain to right nostril, right pain to left nostril).

Soak Qiegen (Solanum melongena root) in White Ma Niao (White Horse Urine) for three days, stir-fry until dry, grind into powder, and dab on the affected tooth to cause it to fall out. Avoid contact with healthy teeth.

Zhanpian (Felt piece, color irrelevant) burned to retain its medicinal properties, 1 qian; Kunfan (Alumen) 1 qian; Qu Yitongdi Baiyu (White sediment from urine bucket base) 0.5 qian, calcined. Grind all together into powder and apply.

Colloquially known as Mandibular Dislocation (lower jaw falling out). Use Suye (Perilla Leaf) 8 qian, decoct in water, and fumigate the area.

Lizhi (Lychee) with shell burned to retain its medicinal properties, ground into powder for application on teeth. Alternatively, fill the lychee shell with salt.

Xiong Jifen (Male Chicken Manure) and Ci Jifen (Female Chicken Manure), each 15 grains, baked dry and ground into powder. Add a small amount of Shexiang (Musk). First puncture the gum at the root of the tooth with a needle to induce bleeding, then apply the powder multiple times. Alternatively, mix Shibei Zi (Broussonetia papyrifera fruit) powder with cold water and apply to the cheek. Or burn Sigua (Luffa) to retain its medicinal properties, keep the powder for application; or burn Xiancaigen (Amaranthus root) to ash for application.

Qingtai (Green moss on tiles), washed clean, decocted in water. Clarify the liquid, add a pinch of Yan (Salt), and rinse frequently. Alternatively, stir-fry Heidou (Black Soybean), decoct in wine, and rinse mouth regularly.

Chuanjiao (Sichuan Pepper, stir-fried until oil appears) and Fengfang (Vespa Nest, roasted), 2 qian each, decocted in water for a few boils. Rinse mouth while hot. Alternatively, decoct Wubeizi (Galla Chinensis) to a concentrated liquid for holding in the mouth. Or mix Xionghuang (Realgar) powder with jujube flesh to make pills, insert into the tooth gap, and change several times a day.

(For rotten and broken gums, even complete shedding of alveolar bone): Sheng Mingfan (Raw Alum) 6 qian, Shu Mingfan (Calcined Alum) 3 qian, Ming Xionghuang (Clear Realgar) 1 qian. Grind finely into powder (medicine name: Jin Su Dan). Sprinkle onto cotton paper, roll into a paper twist, ignite, and insert into the side of the tooth. Long-term insertion can prevent shedding; remove the medicine strip during meals, and change several times a day.

Gouqi (Lycium Fruit) powder decocted in water for rinsing and swallowing. Or use Mafen (Horse Manure) burned to ash (retain medicinal properties) for application. Or chew Luobo (Radish) and hold in mouth; spit out and replace when it feels hot.

Named Chi Yong (Tooth Abscess/Obstruction). Apply Xiaoxiao (Mirabilite) powder.

Take a handful of dust from under the mat where one sleeps, put it into the mouth without letting the patient know; the condition will be cured immediately.

Eating Hetaorou (Walnut meat) cures it.

One Da Suan (Garlic clove, crushed), mixed with 1-2 fen of Bailonggu (Fossilized Bone Powder). Blend well and apply to the painful area; the tooth will fall out within half an hour.