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Tongcao (Platycodon Root), Xixin (Asarum Root), and Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Root) are ground into powder together, mixed with honey, wrapped in cotton, and inserted into the nasal cavity.

For conditions such as Biyuan (chronic sinusitis), Bizi (nasal polyps), fleshy growths in the nose, nasal congestion, and nasal sores, use Xin Yi Hua Bao (Magnolia Flower Bud, also known as Mubi Hua or Hanlian Peng). Remove the red fleshy parts and hairy seeds, soak them overnight in water boiled with Banana Stem (Bajiao), dry them by baking, grind them into powder, add 3 li of Shexiang (Musk), dip the white part of Scallion Stalk (Congbai) into the powder, and insert it into the nostril. Repeated application yields excellent results.

This condition is caused by excessive consumption of pig, cow, or sheep blood. Use Desu (Borax) and Ruxiang (Frankincense) in equal proportions to make pills; take ten pills, and the hair will naturally fall out.
Another prescription: Roast pig hair until it retains its medicinal properties, grind into powder, and insufflate into the nasal cavity for a cure. If caused by excessive consumption of cow or sheep blood, cow or sheep hair may be added.

Zhen Pengsha (Pure Borax) and Ding Shang Yase Meihua Bingpian (Top-quality Plum-blossom Borneol from tooth-colored source) each one fen, are ground into powder, mixed with human breast milk, and gently dabbed onto the center of the red line; it disappears instantly.

Huangqin (Scutellaria Root), Sheng Gancao (Raw Licorice Root), Maidong (Ophiopogon Tuber), and Huafen (Trichosanthes Root) each 3 qian; Jiegeng (Platycodon Root), Tiandong (Asparagus Tuber) each 5 qian; Ziwan (Aster Root), Baibu (Stemona Root), Zisu (Perilla Leaf) each 1 qian. Decoct in water and take orally. The symptoms will subside after four doses.

Beef tallow, the size of a jujube pit, inserted into the nasal cavity. Once the oil melts, the object becomes lubricated and is expelled.

Xingren (Apricot Seed) (skin and tips removed) is ground into a paste, mixed with breast milk, applied topically, and heals immediately.

This is due to Lung Heat. Use Zhimu (Anemarrhena Rhizome), Chuan Beimu (Fritillaria Cirrhosa Bulb), and Shuili Rou (Water Pear Flesh) each 2 liang. Simmer in water to make a paste and take orally.
Another prescription: Ganned Lotus Leaf Edge, Lianqiao Xin (Lonicera Heart), Baizhi (Angelica Dahurica Root), Huashi (Talcum) each 2 qian; Manjingzi (Vernonia Seed), Kudingcha (Ilex Kudingcha Leaf) each 1 qian. Decoct in water and take orally. Cure is achieved after several doses.

Known as Jiuzao Bi (Rosacea). Grind table salt finely. Every morning, brush teeth with it, rinse mouth with water, spit into hand, and wash face. It heals spontaneously after more than a month.
Another prescription: Chew Bai Guo (Ginkgo Seed) until melted, mix with sweet wine lees, apply at night, and wash during the day. Very effective.
Another prescription: Burn Qiaomai Mian (Buckwheat Flour) to ash retaining its medicinal properties, grind finely, and apply with Sesame Oil (Mayou).
Another prescription: Xionghuang (Realgar), Huangliu (Sulfur) each 5 qian; Shufen (Lead Carbonate) 2 qian. Mix with colostrum (first milk) and apply topically. Cured within three to five applications.
Another prescription: Yurong Fen (Yurong Powder, see Facial Section) applied topically yields excellent results.

Refer to the sections on Mouth and Tongue.