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Dingxiang (Clove), Liangjiang (Galangal Rhizome, processed with vinegar) each 5 qian; Muxiang (Aucklandia Root), Badoushuang (Paste of Semen Crotonis), Sanleng (Rhizoma Sparganii, roasted), Ezhu (Rhizoma Curcumae) each 3 qian; Qingpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride, soaked in vinegar and white pith removed) 5 qian; Zaojiao (Fructus Gleditsiae Sinensis, burnt to retain character) 2 qian; Baicaoshuang (Soot from burning straw) 4 qian. All are ground into fine powder, mixed with vinegar paste to form pills. For accumulation, take with Fennel Decoction; for food stagnation, take with the broth of the ingested food; for watery diarrhea, take with Licorice Decoction.

Ancestral prescription for abdominal pain: For severe cases, administer Jiemei Wan (Resolve Mold Pill); for mild cases, administer Pi Ji Wan (Spleen Accumulation Pill).

Whenever a child suffers from acute and severe heart-epigastric pain, with a cyanotic complexion, cold hands and feet, cyanotic fingernails, upward rolling of the eyes, mental confusion, restlessness, delirious speech, and rapid breathing after administering medicine, these conditions are incurable.

Xijiang Yue (West River Moon):
Whenever encountering pediatric abdominal pain, one must carefully investigate the cause. A yellowish complexion with abdominal pain suggests seeking the cause in diet; a pale face with pain indicates discomfort caused by roundworms (Ascaris). Cold fingers and a cyanotic face indicate cold-type pain. These three types lead to incessant crying. Whether using warming or purging methods, medication should be administered first; do not make errors at the last moment.

For pain due to accumulation, first use Pi Ji Wan, then harmonize the body by nourishing the Spleen. For worm infestation, separately use anthelmintic formulas; diligently taking Jisheng Wan (Collective Sage Pill) is effective. For cold-type pain, Lizhong Tang (Regulate the Middle Decoction) is exquisite; Wuzhuyu Tang (Evodia Decoction) as a guiding vehicle should be used frequently. How to treat abdominal pain occurring at any time? Jisheng Wan combined with purgatives works miraculously.

Accumulation pain occurs intermittently, with a yellowish complexion and abdominal distension that is hard to cure. First, administer Dingxiang Pi Ji Wan, followed by gentle regulation with spleen-nourishing herbs. Use Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Chenpi (Tangerine Peel), Shenqu (Medicated Leaven), Maiya (Germinated Hordeum Fructus), Huixiang (Fennel Fruit), Ezhu, Sanleng, Sharen (Amomi Fructus), Wulingzhi (Trogopteri Dung), Muxiang, along with Zhishi (Immature Bitter Orange), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), and Chuanqianzi (Toosendan Fruit).

Worm pain occurs intermittently with pain, a pale face, and continuous flow of clear fluid. Use Binlang (Areca Seed), Lushen (Aloe Wood), and sugar balls, plus Junzi Rou (Seed of Schisandra Chinensis), Wuyi (Seed of Tso-wu-yeh), Hele Rou (Pericarpium Terminaliae Chebulae), Baizhu, Muxiang, Wulingzhi, Huanglian, Chen Sha (Cinnabar), Ezhu, Suosha Ren (Cardamomi Fructus), Chenpi, Gan Chan (Dry Bufo Skin), and Mai Qu. When worms are expelled and pain ceases, it is a blessing.

Hernia (Shan Qi) initially belongs to Cold, but over time transforms into Fire.

Whenever there is pain in the lower abdomen and swelling/hardness of the external genitalia, this is named Shan Qi (Hernia). This is generally caused by children sitting for long periods on damp ground, leading to internal invasion of Cold into the Kidney, resulting in stabbing pain in the lower abdomen and swelling/hardness of the external genitalia. However, left-sided pain/dropping is called Pian Zhui (Lateral Hernia), while right-sided pain involves the Bladder. For mild cases, internally administer Wuling San (Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria) added with Huixiang, Chuanqianzi, Juhe (Aurantii Fructus), and Binglang, with a small amount of Mutong. It has been tested repeatedly with good results. For severe cases, add one slice of Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) for immediate effect. Afterwards, regulate with Zhuyu Neixiao Wan (Evodia Internal Resolution Pill). Externally apply compresses and fumigation/washing methods.

Whenever a child suffers from sudden fright, excessive crying, damaging the Spleen and Liver, leading to swollen and drooping testicles, without pain in the lower abdomen, but with a floating and enlarged scrotum producing gurgling sounds, this condition is suitable for Erchen Tang (Two-Aged Decoction) with Licorice removed, added with Haizao (Sargassum), Weibu (Tail Cloth - likely a typo or specific local herb, possibly referring to a cloth or specific plant part, kept as literal translation contextually), Lizhihe (Lychee Seed), Xiaohuixiang, and Chuanqianzi, ground into powder and taken with smooth flowing water. Additionally, alternate administration of Xieqing Wan (Drain Green Pill) with Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) removed and Qingpi added.

Compress Prescription:
Use earthworm feces, any amount, ground into fine powder, mixed with green onion juice, applied to the swollen area. Change once daily until swelling subsides.

Fumigation Method:
Use fresh green onions, pounded and ground finely. Boil vigorously, add a little salt, place in a bottle. Have the child sit upright over the bottle opening to fumigate the swollen area with steam. After the water temperature cools, wash it. Then apply the compress.

Moxibustion Method:
Pull the child's penis towards the side of the groin to measure; the endpoint is the acupoint. Take the left point for the left side, and the right point for the right side. Also moxa-bust the Sanyinjiao (SP6) acupoint, three moxa cones per point.

Ancestral treatment for pediatric hernia and lateral dropping uses Zhuyu Neixiao Wan externally with compresses.

Xijiang Yue (West River Moon):
How is Hernia acquired? Heat knotting in the Lower Jiao affects the Bladder; the kidney sac swells large like an eggplant, with left and right dropping difficult to withstand. Internally take Zhuyu Pills; externally use Longtu Cong Tang (Dragon Earth Green Onion Decoction). Wait until his pain stops, the kidney shrinks, and the sac reduces, then moxa-bust the points above both groins.

I have inherited a wonderful method: Juhe, Muxiang, Chenxiang (Aquilaria Wood), Huixiang used in equal amounts; Salt and Gupi (Psoraleae Fructus) are superior. Shaofan (lightly stir-fry) a small amount of Badou with Chuanqianzi, remove the Badou and keep the Chuanqianzi as usual, grind into fine powder, take with wine. One dose will stop strangury/dribbling appropriately.