小儿在胎，禀阴阳五行之气，以生脏腑百骸，借胎液以滋养，受气既足，自然生育。分娩之
时，口含血块，啼声一出，随即咽下，而毒伏于命门，遇天行时气久热，或饮食停滞，或外
感风寒，惊风发热等因发为疮疹。须急于未啼时，用软帛裹指，挖去其血，用黄连、豆豉、
朱、蜜、甘草解之，后虽出痘亦轻矣。有咽入实时腹胀、呕吐、短气、不乳者，用茯苓丸治
之。但黄连性寒，若禀母气膏粱积热者，宜服；若滋味淡薄，胎气元弱者，又不宜用。其朱
砂固能解毒，恐金石镇坠，不若只以牛黄分许，蜜调与吮为佳。世多用犀角解毒丸，其胎气
虚寒虚弱者，反伤脾胃生气，甚致不育。又有婴儿因其难产，或冒风寒而垂危者，切不可便
断脐带，急烘绵絮包抱怀中，急以胎衣置火中煨烧，更用大纸捻于脐带上，往来燎之，使暖
气入腹，须臾气复自苏。尤戒沐浴，恐腠理不密，元气发泄，而外邪乘之也。
黄连法 临月用黄连细切为末，绵裹百沸，汤拭口。
甘草法 预以甘草细切少许，临产时，以绵裹沸汤泡盏内覆温，收生之际，以软棉裹指，蘸
甘草汁拭其口。次用黄连法、朱蜜法。
朱蜜法 用黄连细切，沸汤泡良久，滤净拭儿口中，吐去恶汁；更与朱砂一大豆许，细研以
蜜一蚬壳抹于儿口。服之非独镇心定魄安神解毒，更能益肝胆除烦热辟邪气也。
又牛黄法与朱蜜同，少加牛黄，能益肝胆，除热定精神，止惊邪，辟邪气，除小儿百病。
茯苓丸
赤茯苓 黄连（胎冷用芍药） 枳壳（炒。各等分）
上为末炼蜜丸，如桐子大。每服一丸，乳汁化下。
During gestation, the infant receives the Qi of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) to form the Zang-Fu organs and skeletal structure, nourished by amniotic fluid. When the prenatal Qi is sufficient, birth occurs naturally. At the time of delivery, the infant holds a blood clot in the mouth; upon crying, it is immediately swallowed, causing toxin to lie dormant in the Mingmen (Gate of Life). If triggered by prolonged heat from epidemic pathogens, food stagnation, external contraction of Wind-Cold, or convulsions with fever, sores and rashes may erupt. It is urgent to use a soft cloth-wrapped finger to remove the blood before the infant cries, and to resolve the toxicity using Huanglian (Coptis Rhizome), Douchi (Fermented Soybean), Zhusha (Cinnabar), honey, and Gancao (Licorice Root). Even if smallpox later appears, the condition will be mild. If the infant swallows the blood and immediately presents with abdominal distension, vomiting, shortness of breath, and refusal to nurse, Fuling Wan (Poria Pill) should be used. However, Huanglian is cold in nature; it is suitable for infants inheriting maternal internal heat from rich diet, but unsuitable for those with bland maternal diet and weak prenatal Qi. Although Zhusha can detoxify, its heavy mineral nature may suppress vital energy; it is better to use a small amount of Niuhuang (Calculus Bovis), mixed with honey for the infant to suck. Many people use Xijiao Jiedu Wan (Rhinoceros Horn Detoxification Pill), which may damage the Spleen-Stomach's generating Qi in infants with deficient-cold prenatal Qi, potentially leading to failure to thrive. For infants in critical condition due to difficult labor or exposure to Wind-Cold, the umbilical cord must not be cut immediately. Quickly wrap the infant in heated cotton and hold them close. Place the placenta in fire to roast, and use a large paper wick to cauterize the umbilical cord repeatedly, allowing warmth to enter the abdomen. After a moment, Qi returns, and the infant revives. Bathing must be strictly avoided to prevent open pores (Couli) from leaking Yuanqi (Original Qi) and allowing external pathogens to invade.
Huanglian Method: Near term, finely chop Huanglian into powder, wrap in cotton, dip in boiling water, and wipe the mouth.
Gancao Method: Finely chop a small amount of Gancao in advance. At delivery, wrap in cotton, soak in a cup of boiling water to keep warm. During birth, use a soft cotton-wrapped finger dipped in Gancao juice to wipe the infant's mouth. Follow with the Huanglian Method and Zhumi Method.
Zhumi Method: Finely chop Huanglian, steep in boiling water for a long time, filter, and wipe the infant's mouth to expel foul fluids. Then give a bean-sized amount of finely ground Zhusha, applied to the mouth with honey from a clam shell. This not only calms the Heart, stabilizes the Spirit, and detoxifies, but also benefits the Liver and Gallbladder, clears irritability and heat, and dispels evil Qi.
The Niuhuang Method is similar to Zhumi, adding a small amount of Niuhuang to benefit the Liver and Gallbladder, clear heat, stabilize the Spirit, stop convulsions, dispel evil Qi, and cure various pediatric diseases.
Fuling Wan
Chifuling (Red Poria)
Huanglian (use Shaoyao if fetal coldness is present)
Zhiqiao (Stir-fried Bitter Orange Peel). Equal parts.
Grind into powder, mix with refined honey to make pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take one pill per dose, dissolved in breast milk.