《产经》云∶小儿初生三日,可与朱蜜方,令儿镇精神魂魄。真朱精练,研者如大豆多,
以赤蜜一KT 壳和之,以绵缠沾取,与儿吮之,得三沾止,一日令尽,此一豆多耳。作三
日与之,则用三大豆多也。勿过此量,过则复儿也。
今按∶《短剧方》云∶不宜多,多则令儿脾胃冷,腹胀。
《产经》云∶朱蜜与竟,即可与牛黄,牛黄益肝胆,除热,定惊,辟恶气也。作法如朱
蜜,多少一法同也。(《短剧方》同之。)
《产经》云∶凡乳儿,母当枕臂与乳头平,当乳,不然则令儿噎。
凡乳儿,当先施去宿乳,以乳儿之,不然令儿吐 可利。
凡乳儿,先以手按乳,令散其热,乃乳儿之,若不然,乳汁奔走于儿咽,令儿夺息成疾
也。
凡乳儿,母欲寐者,则夺其乳,恐覆儿口鼻。亦不知饱,令致儿困也。
凡乳儿,顿不欲大饱,大饱则令儿吐 。若吐 ,当以空乳,乳之则消。夏不去热乳,
以乳,令儿呕逆;冬不去寒乳,令儿咳,下痢。
凡母新饱以乳,令儿喘、热、腹满。
母新内以乳,令儿羸,肢胫不能行,杀儿。
母新醉以乳,令儿身热、腹满、杀儿。
母新怒以乳,令儿喜发气疝病。
母有热以乳,令儿变黄不能食。
母有疾行以乳,令儿病癫狂。
母新吐下以乳,令儿虚羸。
凡儿初生,乳母食猪鸡鲜鱼胞美以乳儿者,令儿伤害洞泄也。
凡乳母过醉及房室喘息乳儿者,此最为剧,能杀儿,宜慎之。
夫五情善恶,七神所禀,无非乳 而生化者也。所以乳儿宜能慎之。其乳母黄发、黑齿、
目大、 声、眼精浊者,多淫邪相也。其椎项节高,鼻长,口大,臂、胫多毛者,心不悦相
也。其手足丑恶、皮浓、骨强、齿KT 口臭,色赤如绛者,胜男相也。其身体恒冷,无有
润泽、皮粗、无肌而瘦 者,多病相也。
又有漏腋(漏腋者恒湿臭汗也;)胡臭;癣KT ,(KT 者,白秃;) 易KT ; (
者,诸节生疮;KT KT 者,皮上痱疮;)KT (KT 者,声败;)嗽; ( 者鼻息肉
也;)聋;龀(龀,齿败破者;)龋(龋者,虫食齿;)瘰; ;瘿;瘤;痔; 唇;癫;
眩;痫者。是丑疾相也。
又其本命生年与儿无克,如此诸恶相者,便可饮乳。不随此法,害儿,不吉。
凡乳儿顿欲大饱,大饱则令儿吐 。
The *Chan Jing* states: Three days after birth, an infant may be given the Cinnabar Honey Formula (Zhumi Fang) to stabilize the spirit and soul. True cinnabar (Zhu Sha) should be refined and ground until the particles are as large as soybeans. Mix this with one KT shell of red honey (Chi Mi). Wrap cotton around a finger, dip it into the mixture, and allow the infant to suckle. Stop after three dips; administer within one day. The dosage is approximately slightly more than one soybean. If administered for three consecutive days, use slightly more than three soybeans. Do not exceed this amount, as overdose will harm the infant.
Current analysis: The *Duan Ju Fang* states: It is inadvisable to use excessive amounts, as this may cause coldness in the spleen and stomach, leading to abdominal distension.
The *Chan Jing* states: After the administration of Cinnabar Honey is completed, Rhinoceros Horn Substitute (Niuhuang, specifically Calculus Bovis) may be given. Calculus Bovis benefits the liver and gallbladder, clears heat, calms fright, and dispels evil qi. The preparation method is identical to that of Cinnabar Honey, and the dosage is exactly the same. (The *Duan Ju Fang* concurs.)
The *Chan Jing* states: When breastfeeding an infant, the mother should rest her arm on a pillow so that the nipple is level with the infant's mouth. If the posture is incorrect, it may cause the infant to choke.
When breastfeeding, residual milk should be expressed first before feeding the infant fresh milk; otherwise, it may cause vomiting or diarrhea.
Before breastfeeding, the mother should press the breast to dissipate heat; otherwise, forceful milk flow into the infant's throat may cause respiratory distress and illness.
If the mother feels drowsy during breastfeeding, she should stop, lest she cover the infant's nose and mouth. Additionally, if the mother is unaware of whether the infant is full, it may lead to infant exhaustion.
Infants should not be overfed at one sitting; overfeeding causes vomiting. If vomiting occurs, continuing to feed from an empty breast aids digestion. In summer, failing to remove "hot" milk before feeding causes vomiting and regurgitation; in winter, failing to remove "cold" milk causes coughing and dysentery.
If the mother feeds the infant immediately after a full meal, the infant may experience wheezing, fever, and abdominal distension.
If the mother feeds the infant immediately after sexual intercourse, the infant may become emaciated, unable to walk due to weak limbs, and may even die.
If the mother feeds the infant while intoxicated, the infant may develop fever, abdominal distension, and potentially fatal conditions.
If the mother feeds the infant while angry, the infant is prone to Qi Hernia (Qi Shan Bing).
If the mother has internal heat and feeds the infant, the infant may develop jaundice and anorexia.
If the mother is ill and feeds the infant, the infant may develop epilepsy or mania.
If the mother feeds the infant immediately after vomiting or purging, the infant may become weak and emaciated.
If a nursing mother consumes pork, chicken, fresh fish, or placenta shortly after the infant's birth, the infant may suffer from severe diarrhea (Dong Xie).
It is most dangerous for a nursing mother who is heavily intoxicated or panting after intercourse to breastfeed; this can be fatal, so caution is essential.
Human emotions and spiritual constitution are all shaped by the milk received. Therefore, breastfeeding requires utmost care. Mothers with yellow hair, black teeth, large eyes, hoarse voices, or turbid eyes exhibit signs of licentiousness. Those with prominent cervical vertebrae, long noses, large mouths, and hairy arms and legs show signs of inner discontent. Those with ugly hands and feet, thick skin, strong bones, irregular teeth, bad breath, and crimson-red complexions exhibit masculine traits. Those with chronically cold bodies, lack of luster, rough skin, muscle wasting, and thinness show signs of chronic illness.
Other conditions include axillary osmidrosis (constant damp, smelly sweat); fox odor (body malodor); tinea capitis (white ringworm); frequent skin sores (sores at joints; prickly heat); voice failure (hoarseness); cough; nasal polyps; deafness; tooth decay (broken teeth); dental caries (cavities); scrofula; goiter; tumors; hemorrhoids; cleft lip; epilepsy; vertigo; and convulsions. These are considered ugly disease manifestations.
Furthermore, if the nursing mother's zodiac year does not clash with the infant's, she may breastfeed despite these negative physical signs. Failure to follow this rule harms the infant and brings misfortune.
Infants should not be overfed at one sitting; overfeeding causes vomiting.