通治神丹 五绝者，缢死、溺死、冻死、魇死、压死也。皆用半夏研细末，冷水和丸如小豆大，塞鼻中，并燥
末吹耳内。心温者，死一日犹可活，此扁鹊法。奈人不晓因气绝多不救，惜哉。又急干人中穴及两足大指甲离甲一韭菜
叶，各灸三五壮即活。（采《感应篇》后）
缢死救法 凡缢死从早至夜，虽冷犹可救。从夜至早，稍难。若心下温，一日以上亦可救。切勿将绳割断，解
下之后，上下安被卧之。先刺鸡冠血滴入口中，男雌女雄。再用生半夏末，或皂角末，吹入鼻内，以通其气。令一人揉
其项，捻正喉咙，按摩胸腹。一人对坐于前，用脚裹衣，抵住粪门，勿令泄气，泄气即死。一人摩擦臂足屈伸之，若已
僵，但渐渐强屈之，又按其腹。如此一饭久，即气从口出，得呼吸眼开。苏醒后，更用芦管四个，每个取梁上尘灰如豆
大，放筒内，即将四芦管对死人耳鼻，用四人各执一个，着力吹入，无不活者。（节录各医书所载）
又法，用老鹅（一只），将香油抹鹅嘴，插入粪门内，一二时自活。若过十三时，则不救矣。（《洗冤 》）
自缢垂死 葱心刺耳，鼻中有血出即苏。（《本草纲目》）
附∶杜绝后患法 急于悬缢之地，用大石镇压，于所镇四面、深为挖掘，将所镇土中，层层拔视，或三五寸，
或二三尺，定有如鸡骨等类之物、取出焚化，可绝将来之患。稍迟则入地日深，此处常有缢死人矣。屡试屡验，实非幻
妄，甘肃刘抚军刊，以救世者也。
溺死救法 凡溺水，惟冬寒难救，余月心头暖者，俱易救。捞起时，切不可倒控，急将口撬开，横衔箸一只，
使可出水，再将溺人横伏牛背，牵引徐行，腹中水从口中并大小便流出即活。若居城市无牛，可用阔橙一条，橙上加绵
被叠起，被下安绵枕，中高旁低，如牛背式样、抬溺人横伏于上，橙不可放稳，垫虚一橙脚，令一人常常将橙摇动，水
控去亦活。春夏秋俱用此法，冬寒溺水，切不可就用火烘，火逼寒气入内，则不能救矣。急将湿衣解去，为之更换。一
面炒盐，用布熨脐，一面浓铺被褥，取灶内热灰，多多铺在被上，中安绵枕，将溺人伏卧枕上，仍以灰从头至足浓堆，
只留口鼻在外，出水灰上，再加被褥，不可令灰冷。盖灰性暖，而能拔水，凡蝇溺水，以灰埋之，少顷即活，此明验也。
（同上节录各医书）
又法，炒白沙，覆死人面上下，惟露七孔，冷湿即易。（《千金方》）
水溺卒死一宿者尚可救 用纸裹皂荚末，纳下部，须臾出水即活。（《外台秘要》）
缢溺并救 人死而心头尚暖者，用艾灸脐中，数十壮即活。如未苏，连灸至百余壮，无不活也。切不可中止，
极验。（《同寿 》）
冻死救法 凡冻将死者，急用大锅炒暖灰，盛囊中，熨心上，冷即换之。若不先温其心，便以火烘，则冷气与
火争，必死。至落水冻死之人，四肢直，口噤，有微气者，急脱去湿衣，解生人现穿身上热绵衣裹之，再用毡单或蒿荐，
将冻死人卷在内，以索系定，放在平稳处，令二人对面，轻轻滚转往来，如毡捍法，候四肢温即活。（同上节录各医书）
又，冬月溺水及被冻极之人，虽纤毫人事不知，但胸前有微温，皆可救。倘或微笑，必为急掩其口鼻，如不掩，致
笑而不止，不可救矣。切不可骤令近火，恐一见火，则必大笑。不可救药。（《洗冤 》）
魇死救法 魇死不可用灯火照，并不宜近前急唤。但痛咬其足跟及足大拇趾，频频呼其名，唾其面，不苏略移
动卧处，徐徐唤之，少苏，以皂角末吹入鼻中取嚏。夜间魇者，原有灯即存灯，无灯切不可点照。（《救急方》）
又法，取乌骨鸡血滴口中即活。（《日华本草》）
好魇多梦 烧尸场上灰置枕中，履中自止。（《本草拾遗》）
恶梦常魇 卧时，以鞋一仰一覆，则无魇及恶梦。（《起居杂忌》）
辟禳魇魔 以雄黄戴头上，或以枣许，系左腋下，终身不魇。（《本草类方》）
压死救法 猝压伤重之人，口耳出血，一时昏晕，但视面色尚有生气。身体尚为绵软，则皆可救，切不可多人
环绕嘈杂惊慌，致令惊魂不复。急令亲人呼而扶之，坐于地上，先拳其两手两足，紧为抱定，少顷，再轻移于相呼之人
杯中，以膝抵其谷道，不令泄气。若稍有知觉，即移于素所寝处，将室内窗棂遮闭令暗，仍拳手足紧抱，不可令卧。急
用净土五升蒸热，以旧布重裹，作二包，轮流不住熨烫胸前及伤处，无不活者。（《洗冤 》）
压倒打死 心头温暖者，虽经日亦可救。先将死人盘屈在地上，如僧打坐状。令一人将其头发仰后放低，再以
膝顶其屁眼，使不泄气。用半夏末吹入鼻中。如活，即以生姜汁，真麻油搅匀灌之。或急解去衣，用艾灸脐中。如出血
不止，取顶好降香刮末掺上。血冲欲死，切忌吃冷水。（《急救良方》）
压伤垂毙 杭城项姓，因修屋倒塌被压，垂死者十二人，用金疮铁扇散，末药敷伤处，一扇 之，一日而愈。
（《海昌沈氏医案》）
附∶金疮铁扇散方 象皮五钱（切薄片，用小锅焙黄色，以干为度，勿令焦） 龙骨五钱（用上白者生研） 老
材香一两（山、陕等省无漆，民间棺殓，俱用松香。黄蜡涂于棺内。数十年后，有迁葬者，棺朽，另易新棺。其朽棺内
之香、蜡，即谓之老材香。东南各省，无老材香，即以数百年陈锻石一两代之，其效与老材香同） 寸柏香一两（即松
香中之黑色者） 松香（一两与寸柏香一同熔化搅匀倾入冷水，取出晾干） 飞矾一两（将白矾入锅内，熬透便是） 以
上六味，共为细末，贮瓷瓶中。遇有跌压、刀石，一切破伤者，用药敷伤口，以扇向伤处 之立愈，忌卧热处，
如伤处发肿，煎黄连水，用翎毛蘸，涂之即消。（《夏氏山右传来》）
通治神丹：所谓“五绝”，是指缢死、溺死、冻死、魇死（梦魇致死）、压死这五种情况。都可以使用半夏研成细末，用冷水调和制成如小豆大小的药丸，塞入鼻孔中，并将干燥的药末吹入耳内。如果心口尚有余温，即使死亡一天也还可以救活，这是扁鹊的方法。无奈人们不懂其中道理，因为气绝而大多不施救，可惜啊。另外，急需急灸人中穴以及两脚大脚趾甲离指甲边缘一韭菜叶宽处，各灸三至五壮即可复活。（采录自《感应篇》后）
缢死急救法：凡是缢死的人，从早晨到晚上，虽然身体变冷但仍可救治。从晚上到早晨，则稍难救治。如果心下仍有温热，即使超过一天也可以救治。千万不要立即割断绳索，解开之后，上下铺设被褥让其平卧。先刺取鸡冠血滴入口中，男性用雌鸡，女性用雄鸡。再用生半夏末，或皂角末，吹入鼻内，以通畅其气息。让一人揉捏其颈部，矫正喉咙位置，按摩胸腹部。另一人面对面坐在前面，用脚裹住衣服，抵住肛门，不要让它泄气，泄气就会死亡。还有一人摩擦其手臂和腿部并屈伸肢体，如果已经僵硬，就慢慢强行屈伸，并按压腹部。如此经过一顿饭的时间，气息就会从口中呼出，恢复呼吸，眼睛睁开。苏醒后，再取四根芦管，每根装入梁上灰尘如豆子大小，将四根芦管分别对准死人的耳鼻，由四人各执一根，用力吹入，没有不能救活的。（节录自各医书所载）
又一种方法：用老鹅一只，将香油涂抹在鹅嘴上，插入肛门内，一二小时后自然复活。如果超过十三小时，就无法救治了。（《洗冤录》）
自缢垂死：用葱心刺入耳朵，鼻中有血流出即苏醒。（《本草纲目》）
附：杜绝后患法：急于悬挂缢死者的地方，用大石镇压，在镇压石的四面深深挖掘，层层查看镇压土中的物体，或者三五寸深，或者二三尺深，一定会有像鸡骨之类的异物，取出焚化，可以断绝将来的祸患。稍微迟缓则入地更深，此处常有缢死人出现。屡试屡验，确实不是虚幻妄言，甘肃刘抚军刊印此书，是为了救助世人。
溺死急救法：凡是溺水者，只有冬季寒冷时难以救治，其他月份只要心头温暖，都容易救治。捞起时，切不可倒控身体，急忙撬开嘴巴，横衔一根筷子，使水能流出，再将溺水者横伏在牛背上，牵引缓慢行走，腹中的水从口中以及大小便排出后即可复活。如果在城市中没有牛，可以用一条宽木板，木板上叠起绵被，被下安放绵枕，中间高两边低，呈牛背形状，抬着溺水者横伏在上面。木板不可放稳，垫虚一个木脚，让一人常常摇动木板，水控去也能救活。春夏秋三季都用这种方法，冬季寒冷溺水，切不可直接用火烘烤，火逼寒气入内，就不能救治了。急忙脱去湿衣，为其更换干衣。一面炒盐，用布熨烫肚脐，一面浓铺被褥，取灶内的热灰，多多铺在被子上，中间安放绵枕，让溺水者伏卧在枕上，仍以灰从头至足厚厚堆起，只留口鼻在外，露出灰烬之上，再加被褥，不可让灰冷却。因为灰性温暖，且能吸水，凡苍蝇溺水，用灰埋住，片刻就能复活，这是明显的验证。（同上节录各医书）
又一种方法：炒白沙，覆盖在死人面部上下，只露出七窍，冷了即更换。（《千金方》）
溺水猝死一晚尚可救治：用纸包裹皂荚末，纳入下部，须臾间出水即活。（《外台秘要》）
缢死与溺死并救：人死亡但心头尚暖的，用艾灸脐中，灸数十壮即可复活。如果未苏醒，连续灸至百余壮，没有不能救活的。切不可中途停止，极有效验。（《同寿录》）
冻死急救法：凡是快要冻死的人，急忙用大锅炒暖灰，盛在囊袋中，熨烫心口，冷了即更换。如果不先温暖其心脏，就用火烘烤，那么冷气与热气相争，必然死亡。至于落水冻死的人，四肢僵直，牙关紧闭，有微弱气息的，急忙脱去湿衣，解开活人身上现穿的热棉衣包裹之，再用毡单或蒿草垫子，将冻死人卷在里面，用绳子系定，放在平稳处，让两人对面，轻轻滚动翻转，如同卷毡子的方法，等到四肢温暖即复活。（同上节录各医书）
又，冬季溺水及被冻至极的人，虽然完全人事不知，但只要胸前有微温，都可以救治。如果出现微笑，必须急忙掩住其口鼻，如果不掩住，导致笑个不停，就无法救治了。切不可突然靠近火源，恐怕一见火，就会大笑不止，不可救药。（《洗冤录》）
魇死急救法：魇死不可用灯火照射，也不宜靠近急切呼唤。只需用力咬其足跟及足大拇趾，频频呼喊其名，向面部吐唾沫，未苏醒略移动卧处，慢慢呼唤，稍许苏醒，以皂角末吹入鼻中取嚏。夜间魇死者，原有灯就保留灯，无灯切不可点灯照射。（《救急方》）
又一种方法：取乌骨鸡血滴入口中即活。（《日华本草》）
好魇多梦：烧尸场上的灰放置在枕头中，梦中魇症自然停止。（《本草拾遗》）
恶梦常魇：睡觉时，以鞋子一只仰放一只覆放，则无魇及恶梦。（《起居杂忌》）
辟禳魇魔：将雄黄戴在头上，或者取枣核大小，系在左腋下，终身不魇。（《本草类方》）
压死急救法：猝然受压重伤的人，口耳出血，一时昏晕，只要看面色尚有生气，身体尚为绵软，则皆可救治，切不可多人环绕嘈杂惊慌，致使惊魂不复。急忙令亲人呼唤并扶起，坐于地上，先握紧其两手两足，紧紧抱住固定，片刻后，再轻轻移交给呼叫过来的人，用膝盖抵住其谷道（肛门），不让泄气。若稍有知觉，即移回平时睡觉的地方，将室内窗棂遮闭令暗，仍握紧手足紧紧抱住，不可让其躺卧。急忙用净土五升蒸热，用旧布重重包裹，做成两个包，轮流不停地熨烫胸前及伤处，没有不能救活的。（《洗冤录》）
压倒打死：心头温暖的，即使经过一天也可救治。先将死人盘曲在地上，如僧人打坐状。让一人将其头发向后拉低，再以膝盖顶住其屁眼，使其不泄气。用半夏末吹入鼻中。如果复活，即以生姜汁、真麻油搅匀灌服。或急忙脱去衣物，用艾灸脐中。如果出血不止，取最好的降香刮末掺上。血冲欲死，切忌吃冷水。（《急救良方》）
压伤垂毙：杭州城项姓人家，因修屋倒塌被压，垂死者十二人，用金疮铁扇散，将药末敷在伤处，用扇子扇一下，一日痊愈。（《海昌沈氏医案》）
附：金疮铁扇散方：象皮五钱（切薄片，用小锅焙至黄色，以干为度，勿令焦） 龙骨五钱（用上等白色者生研） 老材香一两（山、陕等省无漆，民间棺殓，俱用松香。黄蜡涂于棺内。数十年后，有迁葬者，棺朽，另换新棺。其朽棺内的香、蜡，即谓之老材香。东南各省，无老材香，即以数百年陈锻石一两代之，其效与老材香相同） 寸柏香一两（即松香中之黑色者） 松香（一两与寸柏香一同熔化搅匀倾入冷水，取出晾干） 飞矾一两（将白矾入锅内，熬透便是） 以上六味，共为细末，贮存在瓷瓶中。遇到跌压、刀石一切破伤者，用药敷伤口，用扇子向伤处扇之立愈，忌卧热处，如伤处发肿，煎黄连水，用翎毛蘸涂，即消。（《夏氏山右传来》）
Tongzhi Shendan (Universal Elixir): The so-called "Five Extinctions" refer to death by hanging, drowning, freezing, nightmare (death from sleep paralysis), and crushing. For all these conditions, one may use Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia) ground into fine powder, mixed with cold water to form pills the size of small beans, inserted into the nostrils, and dry powder blown into the ears. If the heart area remains warm, revival is possible even if death has occurred for a day; this is the method of Bian Que. Unfortunately, people do not understand the principles and often fail to rescue due to apparent cessation of breath, which is regrettable. Additionally, urgently moxa Renzhong (GV26) and the points on both big toes one leek-leaf width away from the nail edge, applying three to five moxa cones each, will lead to revival. (Extracted from the postscript of *Ganying Pian*)
Rescue Method for Hanging: For those who have died by hanging, if it occurs from morning to night, revival is possible even if the body has cooled. From night to morning, it is slightly more difficult. If the lower abdomen remains warm, revival is possible even after more than a day. Do not cut the rope immediately; after untying, lay the person flat between blankets. First, prick the rooster's comb and drip blood into the mouth; use a hen for males and a rooster for females. Then, blow raw Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia) powder or Sinomenii Caulis (Zaojiao) powder into the nostrils to clear the airway. One person should massage the neck, straighten the throat, and massage the chest and abdomen. Another person sits facing forward, wrapping their foot in cloth to press against the anus to prevent qi leakage, as leakage leads to death. A third person rubs the arms and legs and gently flexes and extends them; if stiff, slowly force flexion while pressing the abdomen. After about the time it takes to eat a meal, breath will exit the mouth, respiration will return, and eyes will open. Upon waking, take four reed tubes, place bean-sized amounts of dust from roof beams inside each, align the four tubes with the deceased's nose and ears, and have four people blow forcefully into them; none will fail to revive. (Excerpted from various medical texts)
Another method: Use an old goose, smear sesame oil on its beak, insert it into the anus, and the person will naturally revive within one to two hours. If more than thirteen hours have passed, it cannot be saved. (*Xi Yuan Lu*)
Near-death from Self-Hanging: Pierce the ear with the center of a green onion stalk; revival occurs when blood flows from the nose. (*Bencao Gangmu*)
Appendix: Method to Prevent Future Incidents: At the site where hanging occurred, place a large stone to suppress it. Dig deeply around the four sides of the suppressed area. Examine the soil layer by layer, at depths of three to five inches or two to three feet. There will surely be objects like chicken bones; remove and burn them to eliminate future risks. Delaying allows deeper burial, and such places often become sites of repeated hangings. This method has been tested repeatedly and is effective, not false. It was published by Governor Liu of Gansu to save lives.
Rescue Method for Drowning: For drowning victims, only winter cold makes rescue difficult; in other months, if the heart area is warm, rescue is easy. When lifting the victim, do not invert them. Quickly pry open the mouth, insert a chopstick horizontally to allow water drainage, then lay the victim prone on a cow's back, walking slowly while pulling, until water drains from the mouth and bowels/bladder, indicating revival. In cities without cows, use a wide plank, stack cotton quilts on it, place a cotton pillow underneath, shaped high in the middle and low on sides like a cow's back. Lay the victim prone on this. Do not stabilize the plank; prop up one leg and have someone constantly rock it to drain water, which can also save the victim. This method applies to spring, summer, and autumn. For winter drowning, never use fire directly, as forcing heat inward traps cold qi, making rescue impossible. Quickly remove wet clothes and replace them. While frying salt, apply a cloth-wrapped hot salt pack to the umbilicus. Simultaneously, pile thick bedding, cover with hot ash from the stove, place a cotton pillow in the center, and lay the victim prone on the pillow. Pile ash thickly from head to toe, leaving only nose and mouth exposed above the ash. Add more bedding to keep the ash warm. Ash is warm and absorbs water; flies buried in ash after drowning revive quickly, proving this effect. (Excerpted from various medical texts)
Another method: Fry white sand, cover the deceased's face above and below, exposing only the seven orifices; replace when cold. (*Qianjin Fang*)
Drowning Death Surviving One Night Can Still Be Saved: Wrap Zaojiao (Sinomenii Caulis) powder in paper, insert into the lower orifice; water will discharge shortly, leading to revival. (*Waitai Miyao*)
Combined Rescue for Hanging and Drowning: If the heart area remains warm after apparent death, moxa the umbilicus (CV8); dozens of cones will revive. If not awake, continue to over a hundred cones; none will fail. Do not stop midway; this is highly effective. (*Tongshou Lu*)
Rescue Method for Freezing: For those near death from cold, quickly stir-fry warm ash in a large pot, place in a bag, and apply to the heart area; replace when cool. If the heart is not warmed first and fire is applied directly, cold and heat will clash, causing death. For those frozen in water, with stiff limbs, clenched jaws, and faint breath, quickly remove wet clothes, wrap in the hot cotton clothes of a living person, then roll in a felt sheet or straw mat, tie securely, and place on level ground. Have two people gently roll the victim back and forth, like rolling a felt mat, until limbs are warm. (Excerpted from various medical texts)
Also, for winter drowning or extreme freezing, even if unconscious, if there is slight warmth in the chest, rescue is possible. If smiling appears, immediately cover the mouth and nose; otherwise, continuous smiling indicates incurability. Never approach fire suddenly, as seeing fire may cause uncontrollable laughter, leading to death. (*Xi Yuan Lu*)
Rescue Method for Nightmare Death: Do not shine lights on the victim nor call urgently nearby. Bite firmly on the heel and big toe, call the name frequently, spit on the face. If not awake, move the sleeping position slightly, call gently. Upon slight revival, blow Zaojiao (Sinomenii Caulis) powder into the nose to induce sneezing. For nighttime nightmares, keep existing lights; do not light new ones. (*Jiuji Fang*)
Another method: Drip blood from a Black-bone Hen (Wuji) into the mouth to revive. (*Rihua Bencao*)
Frequent Nightmares: Place ash from a pyre in the pillow; nightmares will cease. (*Bencao Shiyi*)
Bad Dreams and Frequent Nightmares: Sleep with one shoe upright and one upside down; no nightmares or bad dreams will occur. (*Qiju Zajie*)
Expelling Nightmares and Demons: Wear Realgar (Xionghuang) on the head, or tie a date-sized piece under the left armpit; lifelong protection from nightmares. (*Bencao Leifang*)
Rescue Method for Crushing Injuries: For sudden severe crushing injuries with bleeding from mouth/ears and faintness, if the complexion shows signs of life and the body is soft, rescue is possible. Do not crowd around in panic, as this disturbs the spirit. Have relatives call and support the victim to sit on the ground. Firmly grasp hands and feet, holding tight. After a moment, gently transfer to another person who presses their knee against the anus to prevent qi leakage. If consciousness returns, move to the usual sleeping place, darken the room with closed windows, keep limbs grasped and held, do not let lie down. Quickly steam five sheng of clean earth, wrap in old cloth to make two packs, and alternately apply hot packs to the chest and injury site; none will fail to revive. (*Xi Yuan Lu*)
Death by Crushing: If the heart area is warm, revival is possible even after a day. First, curl the deceased on the ground like a monk in meditation. Have one person pull the hair back and low, while another presses the knee against the anus to prevent qi leakage. Blow Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) powder into the nose. If revived, administer a mixture of fresh Ginger Juice (Shengjiang Zhi) and Sesame Oil (Mahu You). Or quickly remove clothes and moxa the umbilicus. If bleeding persists, apply powder of best-quality Dowia Wood (Xiang, specifically Jiangxiang). If blood rush causes near-death, strictly avoid cold water. (*Jiuliang Fang*)
Crushing Injury Near Death: In Hangzhou, Mr. Xiang's family had twelve people crushed by a collapsing house during repairs. They used Jinchuang Teshan San (Golden Wound Iron Fan Powder), applied the powder to wounds, and fanned the injury site once; all healed in one day. (*Haichang Shen Shi Yi An*)
Appendix: Formula for Jinchuang Teshan San (Golden Wound Iron Fan Powder): Elephant Skin (Xiangpi) 5 qian (slice thinly, bake in a small pot until yellow and dry, do not burn) Dragon Bone (Longgu) 5 qian (use top-grade white, grind raw) Old Timber Fragrance (Laocai Xiang) 1 liang (In Shanxi/Shaanxi, lacquer is scarce; pine resin and beeswax are used for coffins. After decades, when exhumed, the old coffin's resin/wax is called Laocai Xiang. In Southeast provinces, substitute with century-old Calcined Alumina (Chenduanshi) 1 liang, with similar efficacy) Inch Cypress Fragrance (Cunbai Xiang) 1 liang (black pine resin) Pine Resin (Songxiang) 1 liang (melt together with Cunbai Xiang, pour into cold water, remove and dry) Refined Alum (Feifan) 1 liang (boil white alum in a pot until fully dissolved). Grind all six ingredients into fine powder, store in a porcelain jar. For falls, pressure, cuts, or stone injuries, apply powder to the wound and fan the site for immediate healing. Avoid lying in warm places. If swelling occurs, decoct Coptidis Rhizoma (Huanglian) water, apply with a feather; swelling will subside. (Transmitted from Shanxi by the Xia Family)