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Treatment for children of several years old who cannot speak.
Shichangpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma, preferably with nineteen nodes) Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix), Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Zaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen) (each 5 qian). Grind into fine powder, make pills with honey, and take with Jujube Decoction.

Sudden loss of voice may be caused by cold pathogen invading the epiglottis, causing dysfunction of the epiglottis; when it opens, no sound is produced. Or wind-heat accumulating in the heart and chest; since the tongue is the sprout of the heart, it cannot move freely, resulting in silence. There are also cases of phlegm-jue (Phlegm Obstruction Syndrome) causing hoarseness in the throat, or food-jue (Food Obstruction Syndrome) causing clear qi to fail to ascend. Additionally, there are cases due to Zhong'e (Malignant Evil Invasion), Kewu (Guest Malevolence), Shijue (Corpse-like Fainting), etc., leading to loss of voice. However, conditions such as convulsions with foaming at the mouth, red cheeks and blue forehead, staring eyes with white sclera and no voice, as well as sudden mutism after prolonged illness, are all considered untreatable or incurable.

Treatment for loss of voice due to Zhong'e (Malignant Evil Invasion) and frightful convulsions. Add Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba) to the above formula.
Shichangpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma), Tianma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma), Quanxie (Scorpio), Jiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Praeparata cum Melle), Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix), Jingjie (Schizonepetae Herba), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix) (equal parts). Decoct in water and take orally.

Treatment for trismus (lockjaw), loss of voice, and mutism.
Take juice from Zhuli (Bambusae Caulis in Taenia) and Shengdi (Rehmanniae Radix), mix equally with honey. Add Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex) powder and Shichangpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma) powder, each 1 liang. Mix well, simmer slowly over low heat until a paste forms. Take with Pear Juice.

Treatment for loss of voice after illness.
Zaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen) (1 qian, stir-fried), Fuling (Poria), Zhusha (Cinnabar) (2 qian).
Grind into fine powder, make small pills, and take with Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) decoction.

When a child reaches three hundred and sixty days, the knee bones mature, marking the time when they can begin to walk. Children of several years old who cannot walk suffer from insufficient congenital Kidney Essence (Yuan). Bones belong to the Kidney and are nourished by marrow. If Kidney Qi is deficient, it cannot fill the marrow and solidify the bones, resulting in weakness and inability to walk. Others may have deep confinement in curtained rooms, lacking exposure to wind and sunlight, or being held constantly, preventing the stretching of muscles and bones, thus making walking difficult. Some suffer from frequent illnesses after leaving the womb, leading to deficiency of both Liver and Kidney. Liver deficiency causes weak sinews, and Kidney deficiency causes soft bones, rendering them unable to walk. Others may have damaged the Spleen and Stomach by overeating sweet and fatty foods, cutting off the source of transformation and generation, leading to Gan syndrome (Infantile Malnutrition). As Qi and Blood become increasingly exhausted, walking becomes impossible. These cases should be treated according to symptoms, and recovery is possible.