舌卒肿大 状如猪脬,塞口杀人,用釜底煤和酒涂之。
(《梅师方》)
一方,用朴硝、白矾为末,搽舌上立消。(《济生方》)
舌肿满口不能出声 用蒲黄末掺之,即效。若舌肿出外,或以冰片少许抹上,或以蓖麻油蘸纸作捻,烧烟熏之,
随即消缩。(《种福堂方》)
舌肿闭塞咽喉实时气绝至危之症 用皂矾不拘多少,以新瓦火 变色红,放地上令冷,研细。将病患用铁钳拗
开牙关,以药搽其舌,即活。(《奇方类编》)
舌肿不消 以米醋和釜底墨,浓敷舌之上下,脱则更敷,须臾即消。(《千金方》)
木舌肿满塞口杀人 赤芍药、甘草煎水热漱。(《圣济总 》)
一方,用蒲黄、干姜末(各等分)干搽,愈。(《芝隐方》)
重舌 灶中心对锅底土,酒调,涂舌上。用黄丹如豆大,安舌下。(《圣惠方》)
热症多舌出有病愈而舌不入者 冰片(一分)研,抹舌上,即收。(《医宗说约》)
一方,用大麻子为末,入纸条内,烧烟熏之鼻孔,有涎流出,即收。(《乾坤秘韫》)
舌烂臭秽不可近 铜绿 白芷(各一两) 共为末,掺舌上,温醋漱之。(《集简方》)
舌上生胎 诸病舌胎,以布染井水抹,后用姜片时时擦之自去。(《陶华方》)
牢牙固齿 凡人一生,全赖牙齿。饮食滋养,须于少壮解小便时,切牙闭口,每早叩齿几遍,至老不落。(《传
家宝》)
牙齿摇动欲落 生地 当归(各等分) 同煎浓汁漱之,其齿自牢。(《医镜》)
牙齿痛不可忍取落不必用手 川椒 细辛(各一两) 草乌 荜茇(各五钱) 研为末,每用少许,揩在患处
内外,不过三四次。自落。(同上)
风牙痛 生丝瓜一条擦盐,火烧存性,研末频擦,涎尽即愈。腮肿以水调贴之。(《严月轩方》)
寒牙痛 用胡椒、荜茇为君,细辛、石膏为佐,研末擦之。或用橄榄细嚼即愈。(《证治汇补》)
虫牙痛 矿灰不拘多少为末,砂糖和丸,如米粒大,塞蛀孔中,其效如神。(《明医指掌》)
风寒虫牙痛 白芷 北细辛(各五分) 肉桂 麻黄 草乌(各三分) 真蟾酥(一分五厘) 共为细末,面
糊丸,如桐子大。每用一丸,咬痛牙下即愈。(《谈野翁方》)
一方,用防风、荆芥、芫花、蜂房(各一钱)、细辛(三分)、川椒(十粒),食盐少许,水醋各半煎,漱口立愈。(《用
药法象》)
牙痰 火硝(一钱) 冰片 明雄黄(各一分) 玄明粉(五分) 共为细末,擦患处,立愈。(《种德堂方》)
胃火牙痛 好软石膏(一两)火 ,淡酒淬过为末,入防风、荆芥、细辛、白芷(各五分)为末,日用揩牙,
甚效。(《保寿堂方》)
牙蚀透骨穿腮 生南星一个(剜空),入雄黄一块(面裹烧),候雄黄作汁,以杯合定,出火毒,去面,为末,
入麝香少许,拂疮数日,甚效。(《经验单方》)
擦牙散 杏仁不拘多少,用针刺向灯火上,烧黑存性,研细末,搽擦患处。(《录竹堂方》)
一方,用川大黄 成灰,研细末,早晚擦之,永不牙疼。(《简便方》)
Sudden swelling of the tongue, resembling a pig's bladder, blocking the mouth and causing death. Apply a mixture of soot from the bottom of a cauldron (Fudi Mei) and wine to the affected area. (*Meishi Fang*)
Another prescription: Use Puxiao (Natrii Sulfas) and Bai Fan (Alumen) ground into powder, apply to the tongue for immediate resolution. (*Jisheng Fang*)
Tongue swelling filling the mouth with inability to speak: Sprinkle Pul Huang (Polygoni Multiflori Caulis et Foliium Powder) on the tongue; effective immediately. If the swollen tongue protrudes outside the lips, apply a small amount of Bing Pian (Borneolum Syntheticum) or use a paper wick dipped in Bi Ma You (Ricini Oleum), ignite it to smoke the area, and the swelling will subside rapidly. (*Zhongfutang Fang*)
Tongue swelling obstructing the throat leading to sudden cessation of breath, a critical condition: Use Zaofan (Ferric Ammonium Sulfate) in any quantity, heat it on a new tile until it turns red, place it on the ground to cool, and grind into fine powder. Use iron pincers to pry open the patient's jaw, apply the medicine to the tongue, and the patient will survive. (*Qifang Leibian*)
Persistent tongue swelling: Mix Mi Cu (Vinegar made from rice) with Fu Di Mo (Soot from the bottom of a cooking pot), apply thickly to the upper and lower surfaces of the tongue. Reapply if it falls off; it will resolve in a short time. (*Qianjin Fang*)
Mu She (Wooden Tongue - stiffness and swelling of the tongue blocking the mouth): Decoct Chi Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra) and Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), use the hot liquid to gargle. (*Shengji Zonglu*)
Another prescription: Use Pul Huang (Polygoni Multiflori Caulis et Foliium Powder) and Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) powder (equal parts), apply dry to the tongue; curative. (*Zhiyin Fang*)
Chong She (Double Tongue - swelling under the tongue resembling a second tongue): Take soil from the center of the stove facing the bottom of the pot, mix with wine, and apply to the tongue. Place a bean-sized amount of Huang Dan (Minii Oxidum Rubrum) under the tongue. (*Shenghui Fang*)
In heat syndromes, the tongue often protrudes; even after recovery, the tongue may fail to retract. Grind Bing Pian (Borneolum Syntheticum) (1 fen), apply to the tongue, and it will retract immediately. (*Yizong Shuoyue*)
Another prescription: Grind Da Ma Zi (Cannabis Fructus) into powder, insert into a paper strip, ignite to smoke the nostrils. When saliva flows out, the tongue retracts. (*Qiankun Miyun*)
Rotting and foul-smelling tongue, unbearable odor: Combine Tong Lv (Chloropyritum) and Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) (each 1 liang), grind into powder, sprinkle on the tongue, and rinse with warm vinegar. (*Jijian Fang*)
Coating on the tongue: For coatings caused by various diseases, wipe with cloth soaked in well water, then frequently rub with slices of fresh ginger to remove naturally. (*Taohua Fang*)
To strengthen teeth and gums: A person relies entirely on their teeth throughout life. During urination in youth and adulthood, clench teeth and close the mouth. Perform tooth-knocking exercises several times every morning to prevent tooth loss in old age. (*Chuanjia Bao*)
Loose teeth about to fall out: Decoct Sheng Di (Rehmanniae Radix) and Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (equal parts) to make a concentrated decoction for rinsing; teeth will become firm. (*Yijing*)
Unbearable toothache, extraction without hands: Use Chuan Jiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium) and Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) (each 1 liang), Cao Wu (Aconiti Radix Preparata) and Bi Bo (Piperis Kadsurae Fructus) (each 5 qian). Grind into powder. Apply a small amount to the inside and outside of the affected area no more than three or four times; the tooth will fall out naturally. (Same source)
Wind-toothache: Rub salt on one raw loofah, burn until charred but retaining its nature, grind into powder, and apply frequently. Cure when saliva drains. For swollen cheeks, apply with water. (*Yanyuexuan Fang*)
Cold-toothache: Use Hu Jiao (Piperis Nigris Fructus) and Bi Bo (Piperis Kadsurae Fructus) as the chief herbs, Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) and Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum) as assistants. Grind into powder and apply. Alternatively, chew an olive slowly until cured. (*Zhengzhi Huibu*)
Worm-toothache: Use mineral ash in any quantity, grind into powder, mix with white sugar to form pills the size of rice grains, insert into the cavity; effect is miraculous. (*Mingyi Zhizhang*)
Wind-cold and worm-toothache: Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) and Bei Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) (each 5 fen), Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba), Cao Wu (Aconiti Radix Preparata) (each 3 fen), Zhen Chan Su (Toad Venom) (1.5 fen). Grind into fine powder, make pills with wheat paste the size of paulownia seeds. Place one pill against the painful tooth; cure. (*Tan Yeweng Fang*)
Another prescription: Use Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Spica), Yuan Hua (Genkwa Flos), Feng Fang (Vespa Nidus) (each 1 qian), Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) (3 fen), Chuan Jiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium) (10 grains), add a little salt. Decoct with half water and half vinegar, rinse mouth; cure immediately. (*Yongyao Faxiang*)
Ya Tan (Dental Gangrene/Plaque): Huo Xiao (Natrii Nitras) (1 qian), Bing Pian (Borneolum Syntheticum), Ming Xiong Huang (Realgar) (each 1 fen), Xuan Ming Fen (Mirabilite). Grind into fine powder, apply to the affected area; cure immediately. (*Zhongdetang Fang*)
Stomach-fire toothache: Use good soft Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum) (1 liang), calcine, quench in light wine, grind into powder. Add Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Spica), Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) (each 5 fen). Use daily to brush teeth; very effective. (*Baoshou Tang Fang*)
Dental erosion penetrating bone and cheek: Take one Sheng Nan Xing (Arisaematis Rhizoma) (hollowed out), insert a piece of Xiong Huang (Realgar) wrapped in dough, burn until Xiong Huang melts. Cover with a cup to collect fumes, remove fire toxicity, remove dough, grind into powder. Add a little She Xiang (Moschus), apply to the sore for several days; very effective. (*Jingyan Danfang*)
Ya Ci San (Teeth Brushing Powder): Use Ren Xing (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) in any quantity. Pierce with a needle, hold over a lamp flame until blackened but retaining nature, grind into fine powder, apply to the affected area. (*Luzhutang Fang*)
Another prescription: Use Chuan Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) burned to ash, grind into fine powder, brush morning and evening; never suffer from toothache again. (*Jianbian Fang*)