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Add or subtract ingredients according to the syndrome, and adjust the dosage based on the child's age and size.
Base Formula: Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Fu Ling (Poria), Gan Cao (Licorice Root) (equal parts).
Grind the above herbs into a fine powder. Take two qian per dose. For Shang Han (Cold Damage), add Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba), Dou Chi (Sojae Semen Praeparatum), Bei Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix). For vomiting and diarrhea, add Nan Mu Xiang (Costi Rhizome), Huo Xiang (Agastaches Herba), Gan Ge (Puerariae Radix). For tidal fever, add Niu Huang (Calculus Bovis), Su Zi (Perillae Fructus), Re Shang (Note: Text unclear, likely a specific herb or symptom descriptor retained as is), Feng Zao (Note: Text unclear, likely a specific herb or symptom descriptor retained as is), Kou (Note: Single character, likely Caoguo or Roudoukou, retained as is), Li Ji (Dysentery), Huo Luan (Cholera), Mu Gua (Chaenomelis Fructus), Ting (Note: Single character, likely Tinglizi, retained as is), Zhi (Note: Single character, likely Zhimu, retained as is), Cao (Note: Single character, likely Gancao, retained as is), He (Note: Single character, likely Hehuanpi, retained as is); for dysentery, use Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Pu Huang (Typhae Pollen). For epistaxis (nosebleed), use Pu Huang (Typhae Pollen), Shan Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus), Dan Zhu Ye (Lophatheri Herba). For red eyes, use Qin Pi (Fraxini Cortex), Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos), Ku Zhu Ye (Lophatheri Herba), Gan Cao (Licorice Root). For intestinal parasites (Du Chong), use Bing Lang (Arecae Semen), Shi Jun Zi (Quisqualis Fructus), Zhi Qiao (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Ku Lian Pi (Meliae Cortex). For dizziness, use Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma). For Zheng Jia (abdominal masses) and abdominal pain caused by qi lumps in the armpit, which belongs to Qi Ji (Qi disorders), use Tian Xiong (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata), San Leng (Sparganii Rhizoma), Po Xiao (Natrii Sulfas), Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma). For heat in the five centers (palms, soles, and chest), use Xi Jiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu - note: modern substitutes often used, but term retained), Nao Zi (Borneolum Syntheticum), grind and take with water from a knife scabbard. For impaired ascending and descending of Qi, use Chen Xiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum), Su Zi (Perillae Fructus). To nourish Qi and fatten children (promote growth), use Bing Lang (Arecae Semen), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Zi Su Ye (Perillae Folium), Hong Zao (Jujubae Fructus).

Da An Shen Wan (Great Calming Spirit Pill)
Also known as Da Jing Wan (Great Astonishment Pill). Treats night crying due to Heart Heat, irritability. Regular use calms the spirit, stabilizes the will, and dispels fright.
Formula: Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) (remove rhizome), Fu Ling (Poria) (each half liang), Gan Cao (Licorice Root) (one liang, honey-fried), Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus) (remove silk, two qian half), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) (half liang, baked), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix) (heart part, stir-fried), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix) (each half liang), Suan Zao Ren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen) (one liang, soak in water, remove skin/shell, stir-fry with clam powder), Da Zhe Shi (Hematitum) (half liang, boil in vinegar).
Grind the above herbs into a fine powder, form pills with water or honey. For acute convulsions with tidal fever, add Zhu Qing (Bambusa Textilis internodium) and Bo He Ye (Menthae Haplocalycis Folium). For night crying, add Zao Xin Tu (Caulis Bambusae in Taenia). For food stagnation, administer with Jing Jie Tang (Schizonepeta Decoction). For rash/pox (Zhen Dou), add Chan Tui (Bombyx Cicadae) and Hu Po (Amber).

Xing Xiang San (Star Fragrance Powder)
Treats acute and chronic wind (pediatric convulsions), spasms, upward deviation of eyes, and flooding of saliva/phlegm.
Formula: Nan Xing (Arisaematis Cum Bile Rhizoma) (round and white ones, two qian half), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Ju Hong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) (each one qian), Quan Xie (Scorpio) (two pieces).
Cut the above herbs into coarse powder. Add two zhan of water and four slices of fresh ginger, simmer slowly until cooked, and administer frequently. Recovery occurs when phlegm is expelled through stool.

Lai Fu Dan (Restoration Pill)
Treats stupor and obstruction due to pediatric convulsions. Take two or three pills, steep in mint tea, grind, and administer. Recovery occurs after defecation. For any pediatric convulsion, if the correct medication has been effective and the condition slightly improves with consciousness returning, it may be administered. Adjust the number of pills accordingly. (See the Deficiency and Damage category for this formula.)

Another Formula, An Shen Wan (Calming Spirit Pill)
Stabilizes fright.
Formula: Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber) (remove heart, bake), Ma Ya Xiao (Natrii Sulfas), Bai Fu Ling (Poria), Gan Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Han Shui Shi (Halloysitum Rubrum) (each half liang), Zhu Sha (Cinnabaris) (three qian, separately ground), Gan Cao (Licorice Root).
Grind the above herbs into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a chicken head. Take half a pill each time, dissolve in sugar water, at any time.

Duo Ming Dan (Life-Seizing Pill)
Treats acute and chronic pediatric convulsions.
Formula: She Han Shi (Serpentinite) (quench in vinegar seven times), Da Zhe Shi (Hematitum) (quench as above, each one liang), Quan Xie (Scorpio) (five pieces, remove toxicity), Tie Yun Fen (Ferrum Oxydatum Rubrum - note: historical term, often refers to iron oxide preparations) (half liang).
Grind the above herbs into a fine powder. Take one qian per dose, decoct with mint, add a small amount of rooster comb blood. If accompanied by tidal fever, add Zhu Sha (Cinnabaris). After the illness resolves, commonly use An Shen Wan (Calming Spirit Pill) for maintenance.