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Yan Yu Syndrome (Pharyngeal Stasis), caused by difficult labor and delayed bathing after birth, leads to cold in the stomach. Cold qi and blood stasis ascend to the pharynx. The manifestations include cold limbs, absence of crying sound, cyanosis of the face and lips, white tongue coating, trismus (lockjaw), spasms and contractures of the hands and feet, frequent retching, and excessive crying. Treatment should primarily focus on warming the stomach and dispersing cold using herbs such as Fermented Soybean (Dan Dou Chi), Fresh Ginger (Sheng Jiang), and Scallion Bulb (Cong Tou). If the condition persists for a long time without recovery, accompanied by inability to swallow milk and intermittent convulsions of the extremities, it is a fatal prognosis.

Ghost Fetus (Gui Tai) results from insufficient paternal essence and weak maternal qi, combined with improper prenatal care. This leads to spiritual deficiency and timidity in the fetus. Such fetuses may be born at seven or eight months of gestation or even beyond ten months. The term "ghost" here refers not to supernatural entities but to the weakness of fetal qi. Due to insufficient Ying and Wei (nutritive and defensive) qi, the fetus appears emaciated and deformed, suffering from congenital insufficiency, often resulting in early death. It is certainly not about conceiving through the absorption of ghostly qi! Occasionally, some infants, though physically small, possess strong bones and sinews; if they receive proper nursing and feeding, they can grow up to adulthood.

Ulcers covering the entire mouth are called Kou Mi (Mouth Mildew). If fine white spots appear on the hard palate, it is named Qi Xing Chuang (Seven-Star Ulcer). These conditions generally stem from accumulated heat in the Heart, Lung, and Stomach meridians. Treatment involves clearing and draining heat according to the affected meridian. In cases where diarrhea occurs due to weakened Spleen Yuan (Spleen origin), failing to control the Yin fire of the lower Jiao, leading to oral ulcers and erosion via Earth element imbalance, cold-natured medicines must not be used mistakenly. Instead, formulas like Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction) combined with Li Zhong Tang (Regulate the Middle Decoction) are appropriate.

When a newborn cries but refuses to nurse, examine the upper gums for white spots resembling rice grains, known as Ma Ya (Horse Teeth). These should be promptly punctured with a silver needle; slight bleeding is acceptable. Apply thick ink paste to the area. Re-examine every other day; if new spots form, puncture them again until healed. Otherwise, the collapse of Spleen Yuan and Middle Qi will lead to cyanosis, puckering of the mouth, and death.

Another prescription for Kou Mi:
Qing Dai (Indigo Naturalis, 2 qian) and Mang Xiao (Mirabilite, 1 qian), ground into powder. Apply a small amount to the mouth; it is suitable whether expectorated or swallowed.

Da Lian Qiao Yin (Large Forsythia Decoction) treats: Accumulated heat in the San Jiao (Triple Burner), difficulty in urination and defecation, redness and swelling of eyes, mouth ulcers caused by fetal toxins, Chong She (Double Tongue), Mu She (Wooden Tongue), sore throat, and heat accumulation in sores and ulcers.
Ingredients: Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Fructum), Qu Mai Sui (Agrimoniae Herba Spike), Hua Shi (Talcum), Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus), Che Qian Zi (Plantaginis Semen), Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Shan Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Jing Jie Sui (Schizonepetae Spica), Chuan Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Chi Shao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Chan Tui (Cicadae Periostracum), Zhu Ye (Bambusae Folium, 10 leaves), Deng Xin Cao (Junci Medullia, 10 stems). Decoct in water and take orally.