暴死 烧炭一炉,以陈醋频浇火上,令鼻闻之即活,或韭菜汁灌鼻亦可。(《奇方类编》)
卒死 用雄鸡冠血涂面上,干则再涂,仍吹入鼻中,并以灰营死人一周时。(《魏夫人内传》)
无故忽死 凡人无病,或坐卧、或酒后无故忽死者,名旺痧。将本人口撬(音轿)开,以银簪刺舌下小青筋,
血出即活,不可刺正中。(《宜良李氏刊方》)
一方,用闷醋灌下少许即活。(同上)
卒死脉动无气 用菖蒲屑末,纳耳鼻孔中,吹之及着舌底。(《简易良方》)
卒死心头尚热 用井底泥涂目,毕,令人垂头于井,呼其姓名便起。(《集效方》)
卒死口张反折 灸两手足大指甲后,各十四壮。(《曹氏经验方》)
卒死不省人事 (兼治中有死,产后昏晕死皆效)取生姜、半夏为末,每用一豆许吹入鼻内,得嚏则气通而苏。
或用皂角末吹之亦好。(《秘方 》)
中恶卒死 (或先病或平居寝卧奄忽而死,皆是中恶) 用葱刺入耳中五寸,以鼻中血出即活也。如无血出,
即
不可治矣。相传此是扁鹊秘方。(《南阳活人书》)
一方,取葱心黄刺入鼻孔中,男左女右,入七八寸,鼻目血出即苏。(《崔氏纂要》)
中恶卒死壮热 矾石(八两),水一斗半,煎汤浸脚及踝,即得苏也。(《肘后方》)
中恶客忤项强欲死 (兼治儿科) 麝香少许,乳汁涂口中取效,醋调亦可。(《贞元广利方》)
烧酒醉死 急以新汲水浸其发,又以青布浸湿贴胸背,仍以盐调,井水细细灌之,至苏乃已。(《李濒湖方》)
一方,心头热者,用热豆腐细切片,遍身贴之,如冷即更换之,苏省乃止。(《李时珍方》)
Sudden Death: Burn a charcoal stove, frequently splash aged vinegar onto the fire so that the patient inhales the fumes to regain consciousness; alternatively, instill juice of Chinese chive (Jiucai) into the nose. (From *Qifang Leibian*)
Abrupt Death: Apply blood from the comb of a rooster to the patient's face; reapply when dry. Simultaneously, blow powder into the nose and draw a circle around the body with ashes. (From *Wei Furen Neizhuan*)
Unexpected Sudden Death: When a person dies suddenly without prior illness, whether while sitting/lying down or after drinking alcohol, this is termed "Wang Sha" (Prosperous Miasma). Pry open the mouth, and puncture the small blue veins under the tongue with a silver hairpin. The patient will revive upon bleeding; do not pierce the exact center. (From *Yiliang Li Shi Kanfang*)
Another method: Administer a small amount of sour vinegar orally to revive the patient. (Ibid.)
Abrupt Death with Pulse but No Breath: Use powdered Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii (Changpu), insert it into the nostrils and ear canals, blowing it in until it contacts the underside of the tongue. (From *Jianyi Liangfang*)
Abrupt Death with Warmth Remaining in the Heart: Apply mud from the bottom of a well to the eyes. After application, lower the patient's head over a well while calling their name, and they will rise. (From *Jixiao Fang*)
Abrupt Death with Open Mouth and Opisthotonos: Moxibustion on the posterior aspect of the great toenails and fingernails, fourteen moxa cones for each point. (From *Cao Shi Jingyan Fang*)
Abrupt Death with Loss of Consciousness (Also effective for death due to poisoning or postpartum syncope): Powder fresh ginger (Shengjiang) and Pinellia Rhizome (Banxia). Blow an amount the size of a bean into the nose; if sneezing occurs, qi flow resumes and consciousness returns. Alternatively, using powdered Fructus Gleditsiae Sinensis (Zaojiao) is also effective. (From *Mifang*)
Zhong E Abrupt Death (Whether preceded by illness or occurring suddenly during rest/sleep, all are attributed to Zhong E / Evil Qi Invasion): Insert a scallion stalk five cun deep into the ear. If blood flows from the nose, the patient revives. If no blood flows, the condition is incurable. It is said this is a secret prescription of Bian Que. (From *Nanyang Huoren Shu*)
Another method: Insert the yellow core of a scallion into the nostril—left side for males, right side for females—to a depth of seven or eight cun. Revival occurs when blood flows from the nose and eyes. (From *Cui Shi Zuan Yao*)
Zhong E Abrupt Death with High Fever: Alum (Bafan 8 liang), decocted in one dan and half sheng of water. Soak the feet and ankles in the solution to restore consciousness. (From *Zhouhou Fang*)
Zhong E Ke Wu Stiff Neck Approaching Death (Also applicable to pediatrics): A small amount of Moschus (Shexiang) mixed with milk applied to the mouth yields results; mixing with vinegar is also acceptable. (From *Zhenyuan Guangli Fang*)
Death from Alcohol Intoxication: Immediately soak the hair in freshly drawn cold water. Wet a green cloth and apply it to the chest and back. Gradually administer well water mixed with salt orally until revival. (From *Li Binhu Fang*)
Another method: If the heart region remains warm, slice hot tofu thinly and apply it over the entire body. Replace when cool. Stop when the patient regains consciousness. (From *Li Shizhen Fang*)