耳生疳疮。
黄连（去毛须，蜜炙数次） 儿茶（各等分） 轻粉（半匙） 冰片 麝香（各少许） 共乳细搽。
耳后生疮名肾疳。
地骨皮研末，粗者煎汤洗耳，细者香油调搽。
耳疳出脓。
核桃仁研烂，取油一钱，入冰片三分，每用少许滴入。
王肯堂曰∶ 耳又曰耳湿，常出黄脓。（《准绳》）
又曰∶乃足少阴、手少阳二经风热上壅而成。
冯鲁瞻曰∶实热者，即肾气有余，积热上冲，津液壅结，故成 耳。 耳之名，
更有五般∶常出黄脓者，谓之 耳；常出红脓者，谓之脓耳；耳内疳臭者，谓之冱
耳；白脓出者，谓之缠耳；耳内虚鸣，时出青脓，谓之囊耳。其名虽异，总由积热
上壅，或风水入耳所致。若不速治，久则成聋。治宜清火养血，或去湿化毒，其患
自愈。（《锦囊》）
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千金不换丹（秘方）
水龙骨（一钱） 硼砂（五分）
研末。吹入耳窍，又绵塞之。二次除根。
耳不论已未出脓，神效方（周鹤仙）头发在新瓦上烧灰存性，为细末，罗过，每
灰一钱加真冰片七厘研匀，吹少许入耳内，极验。
验方 胭脂烧灰为末，加冰片少许，吹之。
验方 酱茄子挤汁滴耳内即愈。
王肯堂曰∶耳内虚鸣，常出清脓，名曰震耳。乃足少阴、手少阳二经风热上壅
而成。（《准绳》）
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冯鲁瞻曰∶耳内虚鸣，常出青脓，名曰囊耳。乃肾气有余，积热上壅，或风水
入耳所致，法宜清火养血，或去湿化毒。（《锦囊》）
Sores resembling gan (a type of ulcerative lesion in TCM) appear on the ear.
Coptis Rhizoma (Huanglian, 黄连) [prepared by removing fibrous roots and honey-frying multiple times] and Catechu (Ercha, 儿茶) [in equal parts], Calomelas (Qingfen, 轻粉) [half a spoon], Borneolum Syntheticum (Bingpian, 冰片) and Moschus (Shexiang, 麝香) [each in small amounts]. Grind them together into a fine powder and apply externally.
Sores appearing behind the ear are named Kidney Gan (Shen Gan, 肾疳).
Ground Cortex Lycii (Dibiepi, 地骨皮): for coarse texture, decoct in water to wash the ear; for fine texture, mix with Sesame Oil (Xiangyou, 香油) and apply.
Ear Gan (Er Gan, 耳疳) discharging pus.
Crush Walnut Kernel (Hetaoren, 核桃仁), extract one qian of oil, add three fen of Borneolum Syntheticum (Bingpian, 冰片). Apply a small amount into the ear each time.
Wang Kentang stated: The ear is also referred to as Ear Dampness (Er Shi, 耳湿), often discharging yellow pus. (*Zhunsheng*)
He further stated: This condition arises from the upward congestion of Wind-Heat in the Foot-Shaoyin and Hand-Shaoyang meridians.
Feng Luzhan stated: In cases of Excess Heat, it results from surplus Kidney Qi and accumulated Heat rushing upward, causing stagnation and accumulation of body fluids, thus forming Ear Gan. There are five types of Ear Gan names: those frequently discharging yellow pus are called Ear Gan; those discharging red pus are called Pus Ear (Nong Er, 脓耳); those with a gangrenous odor inside the ear are called Cold Ear (Hu Er, 冱耳); those discharging white pus are called Entangled Ear (Chan Er, 缠耳); and those experiencing empty ringing in the ear with occasional discharge of green pus are called Sack Ear (Nang Er, 囊耳). Although the names differ, they all stem from accumulated Heat congesting upward or Wind-Water invading the ear. If not treated promptly, it may lead to deafness over time. Treatment should focus on clearing Fire and nourishing Blood, or eliminating Dampness and resolving toxicity, after which the ailment will heal naturally. (*Jinnang*)
Thousand Gold Unchanging Pill (Secret Formula)
Polyporus Water Dragon Bone (Shuailonggu, 水龙骨) [one qian], Borax (Pengsha, 硼砂) [five fen].
Grind into powder. Blow into the ear cavity, then plug with cotton. Two applications can eradicate the root cause.
Regardless of whether pus has appeared, Divine Efficacy Formula (provided by Zhou Hexian): Burn human hair on a new tile until charred but retaining its medicinal properties, grind into a fine powder, and sieve. For every one qian of ash, add seven li of genuine Borneolum Syntheticum (Bingpian, 冰片), grind uniformly, and blow a small amount into the ear. Highly effective.
Verified Formula: Char Red Swineheart Beet (Yanzhi, 胭脂) into ash, grind into powder, add a small amount of Borneolum Syntheticum, and blow into the ear.
Verified Formula: Squeeze juice from pickled eggplant and drip into the ear for immediate cure.
Wang Kentang stated: Empty ringing in the ear accompanied by frequent discharge of clear pus is named Trembling Ear (Zhen Er, 震耳). This is caused by Wind-Heat congestion in the Foot-Shaoyin and Hand-Shaoyang meridians. (*Zhunsheng*)
Feng Luzhan stated: Empty ringing in the ear with frequent discharge of green pus is named Sack Ear (Nang Er, 囊耳). This results from surplus Kidney Qi, accumulated Heat congesting upward, or Wind-Water invading the ear. The treatment method should involve clearing Fire and nourishing Blood, or eliminating Dampness and resolving toxicity. (*Jinnang*)