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In the years of Zi and Wu, Shaoyin Junhuo (Ministerial Fire) governs the Heaven, and Yangming Zaojin (Dryness Metal) resides in the Earth.
In the years of Chou and Wei, Taiyin Shitu (Dampness Earth) combines with Taiyang Hanshui (Cold Water), with the two energies intertwining continuously.
In the years of Yin and Shen, Shaoyang Xianghuo (Ministerial Fire) is dominant, and Jueyin Fengmu (Wind Wood) connects within the Earth.
The situation in the years of Mao and You is inverted compared to that of Zi and Wu; similarly, the situations in the years of Chen and Xu, and Si and Hai are also like this.

Pediatrics is referred to as the "Mute Department," just as the ancient proverb says: "It is better to treat ten men than one woman; it is better to treat ten women than one child." It is most difficult to distinguish at a glance between infantile smallpox, measles, convulsions, and malnutrition syndromes. The key lies in the physician's extensive reading of various books and familiarity with dangerous and critical conditions, especially maintaining humility during clinical practice and constantly observing carefully. One must deeply fear that if the disease is severe but the medication is weak, procrastination will lead to mistakes; one must never be biased by personal views and use toxic drugs to kill people. Only in this way can one be called competent. Xu Huixi said: "Smallpox is unavoidable for anyone." Since the advent of variolation, children have had a path to avoid danger. This is the Heaven's benevolence, with divine figures emerging to create good methods to save people. Examining books on treating smallpox and measles, there are not less than a hundred or so schools, all adhering to mild and peaceful approaches, each with their own insights, leaving prescriptions and establishing treatments. Those I have personally seen or heard of are listed below, so that future pediatricians may know there is a correct path to follow.
Zhou Wufang *Luxin Jing* (Classic of the Skull and Fontanelle) Qian Zhongyang *Xiao'er Yaozheng Zhijue* (Essential Guide to Children's Disease Syndromes)
Dong Jizhi *Xiao'er Banzhen Fanglun* (Discussion on Formulas for Infantile Spots and Rashes) Yan Xiaozhong *Xiao'er Zhijue Fufang* (Supplementary Formulas to the Essential Guide for Children)
Liu Fangming *Youyou Xinshu* (New Book for Infants and Young Children) Zheng Ruiyou *Quanying Fanglun* (Discussion on Formulas for All Infants)
Anonymous Song Dynasty *Xiao'er Weisheng Zongweifang* (General Micro-Formulas for Children's Health) Chen Wenzhong *Xiao'er Douzhen Fanglun* (Discussion on Formulas for Infantile Smallpox and Measles)
Yang Renzhai *Zhizhi Xiao'er Fanglun* (Direct Discussion on Formulas for Children) Liu Shouzhen *Baotong Miyao* (Secret Essentials for Protecting Children)
Zeng Shengweng, edited by Yankou Yi *Huoyou Xinshu* (New Book on Vitalizing Infants) Zhu Danxi *Zhidou Xinfa* (Core Principles for Treating Smallpox)
Wang Binhu *Youke Leicui* (Gathering of Pediatric Classics) Xu Yongxuan *Xiuzhen Xiao'er Fang* (Pocket Formulas for Children)
Qian Dayong *Huoyou Quanshu* (Complete Book on Vitalizing Infants) Gao Meigu *Douzhen Guanjian* (Personal Views on Smallpox and Measles)
Wang Shishan *Douzhen Libian* (Reasoned Analysis of Smallpox and Measles) Kou Mei *Quanyou Xinjian* (Comprehensive Mirror for Infant Care)
Miao Zhongchun *Guangbiji Youke* (Extended Notes on Pediatrics) Nie Jiuwu *Huoyou Xinfa* (Core Principles for Vitalizing Infants)
Zhai Liang *Douke Leibian Shiyi* (Interpretation of Classified Compilation of Smallpox Treatment) Wan Mizhai *Douzhen Xinfa* (Core Principles for Smallpox and Measles)
Xu Donggao *Douzhen Zhiyan* (Unconstrained Words on Smallpox and Measles) Zhang Jingyue *Douzhen Quan* (Explanation of Smallpox and Measles)
Wu Zhizhong *Erke Fangyao* (Essential Formulas for Pediatrics) Li Yanwen *Douzhen Yaojue* (Essential Secrets of Smallpox and Measles)
Li Shi *Douzhen Suyuan* (Tracing the Source of Smallpox and Measles) Cai Weifan *Xiao'er Douzhen Fang* (Formulas for Infantile Smallpox and Measles)
Wenren Gui *Douzhen Zhenglun* (Correct Discussion on Smallpox and Measles) Zhang Qingchuan *Douzhen Bianlan* (Convenient Overview of Smallpox and Measles)
Tang Heng *Yingchang Miaojue* (Wonderful Secrets for Infants) Lou Juzhong *Xuyou Ji* (Collection of Compassion for Infants)
Dong Daying *Huoyou Wushen Ji* (Collection of Enlightened Spirit for Vitalizing Infants) Xie Tianxi *Chuangzhen Zhengzhi* (Diagnosis and Treatment of Sores and Rashes)
Huang Liangzuo *Madou Mifa* (Secret Methods for Chickenpox and Smallpox) Wu Hong *Douzhen Huibian* (Compilation of Smallpox and Measles)
Cui Yue *Douzhen Xiangbian* (Detailed Analysis of Smallpox Diagnosis) Zhang Huan *Xiao'er Yifang Miaoxuan* (Excellent Selection of Pediatric Medical Formulas)
Lu Bosi *Yingtong Baiwen* (Hundred Questions from Infants and Children) Yao Hezhong *Tongzi Mijue* (Secret Secrets for Boys)
Wang Rixin *Xiao'er Fang* (Formulas for Children) Wei Guiyan *Boxin Jian* (Mirror of Compassionate Heart)
Dou Menglin *Douchuang Xingzheng Lunzhi* (Discussion and Treatment of the Appearance and Syndromes of Smallpox) Fei Jianzhong *Jiupian Suoyan* (Fragmentary Words on Correcting Deviations)
Xu Xingquan *Douzhen Yusui* (Jade Marrow of Smallpox and Measles) Weng Zhongren *Douzhen Jinjinglu* (Golden Mirror Record of Smallpox and Measles)
Lu Daoyuan *Jinjinglu Buyi* (Supplement to the Golden Mirror Record) Xu Xuanzhi *Xiangcun Doujue* (Doujue from Xiang Village)
Zhu Jichuan *Douzhen Chuanxinlu* (Record of Passing the Heart of Smallpox and Measles) Wang Sun'an *Douzhen Zhengzhi Zhunshe* (Standardized Diagnosis and Treatment of Smallpox and Measles)
Xue Liangwu *Baoying Cuoyao* (Essentials for Protecting Infants) Huang Wuzhi *Douzhen Zhengzhuan* (Orthodox Transmission of Smallpox and Measles)
Sun Yikui *Douzhen Xinyin* (Heart Seal of Smallpox and Measles) Qin Jingming *Douzhen Zhezhong* (Compromise of Smallpox and Measles)
Feng Chuzhan *Douzhen Jinnang Quanjí* (Complete Collection of the Brocade Bag of Smallpox and Measles) Xu Zhongguang *Douzhen Renduanlu* (Record of Benevolence in Smallpox and Measles)
Shen Huimin *Huoyou Xinshu* (New Book on Vitalizing Infants) Li Cheng *Xiao'er Baosheng Fang* (Formulas for Preserving Life in Children)
Xi Taishun *Zhendou Mishu* (Secret Manuscript on Rashes and Smallpox) Xu Peiyuan *Douzhen Biyi* (Pen Comments on Smallpox and Measles)
Zuo Zhong *Douzhen Fang* (Formulas for Smallpox and Measles) Xu Xuewen *Doukeyueyan* (Brief Words on Smallpox Treatment)
Shao Ci'an *Douke Mifa* (Secret Methods of Smallpox Treatment) Xia Zhuoxi *Youke Tieming* (Iron Mirror of Pediatrics)
Guo Tieya *Tianhua Jingyan* (Refined Words on Variola) Chen Qisheng *Doukeyaoyao* (Essentials of Smallpox Treatment)
Cheng Fengchu *Ciyou Fa* (Raft for Nurturing Infants) Zhu Yutang *Douzhen Dinglun* (Definitive Discussion on Smallpox and Measles)
Ye Tianshi *Youkeyaolüe* (Brief Essentials of Pediatrics) Chen Feixia *Youyou Jicheng* (Accumulated Integrations for Infants and Young Children)
Zui Xuanzi *Douzhen Fang* (Formulas for Smallpox and Measles) Wang Hai *Dou Shu* (Book on Smallpox)
Cao Jian'an *Douyi Lizhuolu* (Selected Records on Bean Medicine) Qiang Jian *Douzheng Baofa* (Precious Raft for Smallpox Syndromes)
Among these, I have seen more than seventy works. The unnamed sources cited in Ye Shi's *Youkeyaolüe* and the Wu and Yuan families cannot be traced. Others such as Guan Cheng's *Baochi Quanshu*, Ye Dachun's *Douxue Zhenshuan*, and *Douke Zhengzong* belong to heterodox schools in the field of smallpox treatment and are therefore disregarded. However, considering recent times, treatments for sha-rash and measles mostly adopt the methods of a few authors from Chen Jingyan's *Yisha Cao*, Jin Baosan's *Houke Zhenmi*, and Zhang Xiaoshan's *Sha Hou Zhengyi*. Their understanding of smallpox, measles, and sha-rash is ambiguous and inconsistent, confusing practitioners' judgment. Some even mistake sha-rash for stinking-toxic sha, and differentiate throat-sha as a throat department syndrome, subsequently using medicines such as Zijin Ding (Purple Gold Pill), Hongling Dan (Red Spirit Pellet), and Bingpeng San (Ice and Borax Powder). This is akin to wild foxes discussing Zen, truly laughable, and demands exposure and condemnation.
Written in the tenth month of winter in the Gengyin year of the Guangxu era by Chitingzi Ling De.