凡除热解毒，无过苦醋之物，故多用苦参、青葙、艾、葶苈、苦酒、乌梅之属，此其要
也。夫热盛非苦醋之物则不能愈。热在身中，既不时治，治之又不用苦酢之药，如救火不以
水，必不可得脱免也。
又曰∶今诸治多用辛甜、姜、桂、人参之属，此皆贵价难得常有，比行求之，转以失时。
而苦参、青葙、葶苈子、艾之属，所在尽有，除热解毒最良，胜于向贵价药也。前后数参并
用之，得病内热者，不必按常药次也。便以青葙、苦参、艾、苦酒治之，但稍与促其间耳，
无不解。（《外台》卷三）
断温方。
二月旦取东行桑根，大如指，悬门户上。又人人带之。（《医心方》卷十四）
断温病，令不相染着法。
断汲水绠，长七寸，盗着病患卧席下。（《医心方》卷十四）
辟温病粉身方。
芎 、白芷、 本，三物等分，下筛，内粉中，以涂粉于身，大良。（《肘后方》卷八）
疾疫流行预备之，名为柏枝散方∶
南向社中柏，东向枝，取曝干，末，服方寸匕，神验（《肘后方》卷八）
黄帝问于岐伯∶有卒死者，何邪使然？答曰∶得三虚者，暴疾而死。得三实者，邪不
能伤也。黄帝曰∶愿闻三虚。答曰∶乘年之衰，逢月之空，失时之和，因贼风所伤也。愿闻
三实。答曰∶逢年之盛，遇月之满，得时之和，虽有贼风邪气，不能伤也。有卒死不知人，
有复生，何气使然？阴气先竭，阳气未入，故卒死而不知人，气复则生。（《外台》卷二十八）
治卒死，或先有病痛，或居常倒扑，奄忽而绝，皆是中恶之类治方。
取葱刺鼻，令入数寸，须使目中血出乃佳。一云耳中血出佳。此扁鹊法同，后云吹耳中，
葛氏吹鼻，别为一法。（《外台》卷二十八）
又方
以葱刺耳，耳中、鼻中血出者勿怪，无血难治之，有血者，是活候也，其欲苏时，当
捧两手莫放之，须臾死人自当举手捞人，言痛乃止。男刺左鼻，女刺右鼻孔，令入七寸余，
无苦
又方
以小便灌其面，数过即能活。扁鹊法也。（《外台》卷二十八）
治卒死方
湿牛、马粪绞取汁，以灌其口中，令入喉，若口已噤者，以物强发，若不可强发者，
扣折
又方
揭薤若韭取汁，以灌口、鼻中。（《外台》卷二十八）
又方
猪膏如鸡子大，苦酒一升，煮沸灌喉中。（《外台》卷二十八）
治卒死而目闭者方。
骑牛临其面，捣薤汁灌耳中，末皂荚，吹鼻中。（《外台》卷二十八）
治卒死无脉，无他形候，阴阳俱竭故也方。
牵牛临鼻上二百息。又炙熨斗以熨两胁下。针两间使各百余息。灸人中。（《外传》卷
二十
治卒死而有脉形候，阴气先尽，阳气后竭故也方。
嚼薤哺灌之。（《外台》卷二十八）
治卒死方。
取灶中墨如弹丸，浆水和饮之，须臾三、四服之。（《医心方》卷十四）
又方
取梁上尘如大豆粒着竹筒中，吹鼻中，与俱一时吹之。（《医心方》卷十四）
又方
灸膻中穴。（《医心方》卷十四）
又方
取竹筒吹两耳，不过三。（《医心方》卷十四）
凡是清除热毒、解除毒素，没有比味苦且酸的东西更好的了，所以多使用苦参、青葙、艾草、葶苈子、醋、乌梅这一类药物，这是其中的关键。体内热邪炽盛，如果不是用苦酸性质的药物，就不能痊愈。热邪在身体内部，如果不时常治疗，治疗时又不用苦酸类的药物，就像救火不用水一样，必定无法摆脱危险。
又说：现在各种治疗方法大多使用辛味甘甜的药物，如生姜、桂枝、人参等，这些都是价格昂贵、难以经常获得的东西，如果在行医途中寻找，反而会因为耽误时间而错失良机。而苦参、青葙、葶苈子、艾草这类药物，到处都有，是清除热毒最好的选择，胜过那些昂贵的药物。前后几次参考并配合使用这些药物，对于患有内热的病人，不必拘泥于常规药物的顺序。直接用青葙、苦参、艾草、醋来治疗，只要稍微缩短给药间隔即可，没有不能治愈的。（出自《外台秘要》卷三）
断绝温病方。
二月清晨取向东生长的桑树根，粗细如手指，悬挂在门户上方。另外让每个人都佩戴它。（出自《医心方》卷十四）
断绝温病，防止相互传染的方法。
切断汲水用的绳子，长七寸，偷偷藏在病人的卧席下面。（出自《医心方》卷十四）
辟除温病的粉身方。
川芎、白芷、藁本，三味药等量混合，研磨过筛，加入米粉中，用来涂抹全身，效果很好。（出自《肘后备急方》卷八）
用于疾病瘟疫流行时的预防，名为柏枝散方：
选取面向南方社坛的柏树，截取向东生长的枝条，晒干后研成粉末，每次服用一方寸匕，非常灵验（出自《肘后备急方》卷八）
黄帝问岐伯：有人突然死亡，是什么邪气导致的？岐伯回答说：遇到“三虚”的情况，就会突发疾病而死。遇到“三实”的情况，邪气就不能伤害人体。黄帝说：我想听听什么是“三虚”。岐伯回答说：趁着年份的衰败，逢到月亮的亏空，违背时令的和气，因而受到贼风邪气的伤害。黄帝说：我想听听什么是“三实”。岐伯回答说：逢到年份的旺盛，遇到月亮的圆满，得到时令的和气，虽然有贼风邪气，也不能伤害人体。有突然死亡但不知人事，后来又能复生的，是什么气导致的？阴气先衰竭，阳气未能进入，所以突然死亡且不知人事，如果气机恢复就能生存。（出自《外台秘要》卷二十八）
治疗突然死亡，或者先前有病痛，或者平时突然跌倒，气息奄奄而断绝，都属于中恶一类的治疗方剂。
取葱刺入鼻孔，使其深入数寸，必须使眼中出血才好。另一种说法是耳中出血好。这与扁鹊的方法相同，后文提到吹耳朵，葛氏吹鼻子，是另一种方法。（出自《外台秘要》卷二十八）
又一方
用葱刺耳朵，耳中、鼻中出血不要奇怪，不出血则难治，有血的是活征象，当病人想要苏醒时，应当捧住他的两手不要放开，一会儿死人自然会举手抓人，听到他说痛就停止。男子刺左鼻孔，女子刺右鼻孔，使其深入七寸多，没有痛苦。
又一方
用尿液浇灌病人的脸，多次之后就能复活。这是扁鹊的方法。（出自《外台秘要》卷二十八）
治疗突然死亡的方剂
取湿的牛粪或马粪绞取汁液，灌入病人口中，使其进入喉咙，如果牙关紧闭，就用器具强行撬开，如果不可强行撬开，则……（原文此处似有缺漏，译为：若不可强发者，扣折——此处依原文直译，意为处理僵硬的肢体或尝试其他手段，但根据上下文通常指强行开口或急救措施，此处保留原文语义模糊性，译为“若无法强行撬开，则进行按压折断般的急救操作”或仅保留“若无法强行撬开”之意，鉴于中医古籍常有脱文，此处译为“若无法强行撬开，则……”并指出原文可能有损，但在严格翻译任务中，尽量贴合字面：“若口已噤者，以物强发，若不可强发者，扣折” -> “如果牙关紧闭，用器物强行撬开；如果无法强行撬开，则进行按压/折断类操作”）。*注：原文“扣折”疑为衍文或脱文，此处按字面意思处理，或理解为一种急救动作。为了通顺，译为“若无法强行撬开，则采取相应急救措施”。* 实际上，“扣折”在此处语境极不通顺，可能是“叩齿”或他法之误，但作为翻译需忠实原文。暂译为：“若牙关紧闭，用器物强行撬开；若无法撬开，则……”
又一方
剥取薤白或韭菜的汁液，灌入口中和鼻中。（出自《外台秘要》卷二十八）
又一方
猪油如鸡蛋大小，醋一升，煮沸后灌入喉咙中。（出自《外台秘要》卷二十八）
治疗突然死亡且眼睛闭合的方剂。
骑在牛背上靠近病人的脸，捣碎薤白汁液灌入耳中，将皂荚研成粉末，吹入鼻中。（出自《外台秘要》卷二十八）
治疗突然死亡且无脉象、无其他症状，因阴阳之气都竭尽的方剂。
牵牛靠近鼻孔二百次呼吸的时间。又用烧热的熨斗熨烫两胁下。针刺两手的间使穴各百余次呼吸的时间。灸人中穴。（出自《外传》卷二十*注：原文作《外传》，疑为《外台》之误，但翻译保留原名*）
治疗突然死亡但有脉象和症状，因阴气先耗尽，阳气后竭尽的方剂。
嚼碎薤白喂食并灌入。（出自《外台秘要》卷二十八）
治疗突然死亡的方剂。
取灶中的烟灰如弹丸大小，用米汤调和饮用，一会儿服用三四次。（出自《医心方》卷十四）
又一方
取房梁上的灰尘如大豆粒大小放入竹筒中，吹入鼻中，同时一起吹入。（出自《医心方》卷十四）
又一方
取竹筒吹两耳，不超过三次。（出自《医心方》卷十四）
Any method to clear heat and detoxify is best achieved with bitter and sour substances. Therefore, herbs such as *Sophorae Flavescentis Radix* (Kushen), *Celosiae Semen* (Qingxiang), *Artemisiae Argyi Folium* (Ai), *Lepidii Semen* (Tingli), vinegar (Ku Jiu), and *Mume Fructus* (Wumei) are frequently used; this is the key principle. When internal heat is excessive, it cannot be cured without bitter and sour medicines. If heat remains in the body and is not treated promptly, or if treatment does not employ bitter and sour drugs, it is like trying to extinguish a fire without water; escape from danger is impossible.
It is also said: Current treatments often rely on pungent and sweet substances, such as *Zingiberis Rhizoma* (Shengjiang), *Cinnamomi Ramulus* (Guizhi), and *Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma* (Renshen). These are expensive and difficult to obtain consistently. Seeking them during travel may lead to delays. In contrast, *Sophorae Flavescentis Radix*, *Celosiae Semen*, *Lepidii Semen*, and *Artemisiae Argyi Folium* are readily available everywhere and are superior for clearing heat and detoxifying compared to those costly herbs. Referencing previous methods and combining these remedies, for patients suffering from internal heat, one need not adhere strictly to the usual sequence of medications. Directly treating with *Celosiae Semen*, *Sophorae Flavescentis Radix*, *Artemisiae Argyi Folium*, and vinegar, merely shortening the interval between doses, ensures recovery in all cases. (*Waistai Mi Yao*, Vol. 3)
**Formula to Prevent Warm Disease:**
On the first morning of February, take mulberry roots growing towards the east, approximately finger-thick, and hang them above the door. Additionally, have every person carry them. (*Yi Xin Fang*, Vol. 14)
**Method to Prevent Warm Disease Transmission:**
Cut a well rope seven inches long and secretly place it under the patient's sleeping mat. (*Yi Xin Fang*, Vol. 14)
**Powder Formula to Ward Off Warm Disease:**
Equal parts of *Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma* (Xiong), *Angelicae Dahuricae Radix* (Baizhi), and *Ligustici Wallichii Rhizoma* (Ben). Grind into powder, mix with rice flour, and apply to the body. This is highly effective. (*Zhou Hou Bei Ji Fang*, Vol. 8)
**Preparation for Epidemics, Named Cypress Branch Powder:**
Take branches from cypress trees facing south near the shrine, specifically those growing towards the east. Dry them in the sun, grind into powder, and administer one *cun* square spoonful. It is miraculous. (*Zhou Hou Bei Ji Fang*, Vol. 8)
The Yellow Emperor asked Qibo: "Why do some people die suddenly? What evil causes this?" Qibo replied: "Those who encounter the 'Three Deficiencies' die from sudden illness. Those who encounter the 'Three Excesses' cannot be harmed by evil." The Yellow Emperor said: "I wish to hear about the Three Deficiencies." Qibo answered: "This occurs when the year's qi is declining, the moon is waning, and the seasonal harmony is lost, leading to injury by treacherous wind evils." The Yellow Emperor said: "I wish to hear about the Three Excesses." Qibo answered: "This occurs when the year's qi is prosperous, the moon is full, and the seasonal harmony is attained. Even with treacherous winds and evil qi, harm cannot occur." He asked further: "Some die suddenly and lose consciousness but later revive. What qi causes this?" Qibo replied: "When Yin qi exhausts first and Yang qi fails to enter, sudden death and unconsciousness occur. If Qi recovers, life returns." (*Waistai Mi Yao*, Vol. 28)
**Treatment for Sudden Death:**
Cases where there was prior pain or illness, or sudden collapse in daily life, resulting in abrupt cessation of breath, belong to the category of "Zhong E" (Sudden Evil Invasion).
Puncture the nose with green onion stalks until they penetrate several inches. It is ideal if blood flows from the eyes. Alternatively, blood flowing from the ears is considered good. This aligns with Bian Que's method; later texts mention blowing into the ears, while Ge Shi's method involves blowing into the nose, which is a distinct technique. (*Waistai Mi Yao*, Vol. 28)
**Another Formula:**
Puncture the ear with green onion stalks. Do not be alarmed if blood flows from the ears or nose. Lack of blood indicates difficulty in treatment; presence of blood is a sign of vitality. When the patient is about to revive, hold their hands firmly without releasing. Soon, the deceased will raise their hands to grasp at people. Stop when they speak of pain. For males, puncture the left nostril; for females, the right nostril. Insert to a depth of over seven inches. There should be no distress.
**Another Formula:**
Pour urine onto the patient's face repeatedly. They will revive. This is Bian Que's method. (*Waistai Mi Yao*, Vol. 28)
**Treatment for Sudden Death:**
Extract juice from fresh cow or horse manure and pour it into the patient's mouth, ensuring it enters the throat. If the jaw is clenched, use an instrument to force it open. If it cannot be forced open... [Text fragmentary]
**Another Formula:**
Extract juice from wild garlic (*Xie*) or leeks and pour it into the mouth and nose. (*Waistai Mi Yao*, Vol. 28)
**Another Formula:**
Take lard the size of a chicken egg and one sheng of vinegar. Boil and pour into the throat. (*Waistai Mi Yao*, Vol. 28)
**Treatment for Sudden Death with Closed Eyes:**
Mount a cow and position its face near the patient. Crush wild garlic juice and pour it into the ears. Grind soap pod (*Zao Jia*) into powder and blow it into the nose. (*Waistai Mi Yao*, Vol. 28)
**Treatment for Sudden Death with No Pulse and No Other Symptoms, Due to Exhaustion of Both Yin and Yang:**
Position a cow near the nose for two hundred breath cycles. Heat an ironing tool and apply it to both hypochondriac regions. Needle the *Jianshi* (PC5) acupoints on both hands for over one hundred breath cycles each. Moxa the *Renzhong* (GV26) acupoint. (*Waizhuan*, Vol. 20)
**Treatment for Sudden Death with Pulse and Symptoms Present, Due to Exhaustion of Yin First and Yang Later:**
Chew wild garlic and feed/pour it into the patient. (*Waistai Mi Yao*, Vol. 28)
**Treatment for Sudden Death:**
Take soot from the stove, sized like a pellet, mix with grain water, and drink. Administer three to four doses within a short period. (*Yi Xin Fang*, Vol. 14)
**Another Formula:**
Collect dust from the roof beams, sized like soybeans, place in a bamboo tube, and blow into the nose simultaneously. (*Yi Xin Fang*, Vol. 14)
**Another Formula:**
Moxa the *Danzhong* (CV17) acupoint. (*Yi Xin Fang*, Vol. 14)
**Another Formula:**
Blow air into both ears using a bamboo tube, no more than three times. (*Yi Xin Fang*, Vol. 14)