论曰经谓合夜至鸡鸣。天之阴，阴中之阴也，夜为阴盛之时，凡病在阴者，至夜则邪气
亦甚
令啼
治小儿夜啼，至明不得寐。芎 散方
芎 防己 白术
上三味等分，捣罗为散，一月及百日儿，每服一字匕，以乳汁调服，半年至一岁儿。每
服半钱匕，米饮调亦得，日五服，不计时，量儿大小加减服之，又以半钱乳汁，调涂手心并
脐中，亦以摩儿顶上及脊。至验。
治小儿夜啼腹痛。芍药散方
芍药 芎 虫（炙令焦各一分）
上三味，捣罗为散，一月及百日儿，每服一字匕，用乳汁调服，半年至一岁儿，每服半
钱匕，连夜四服，量儿大小加减服之。
治小儿夜啼不安，此由腹痛，故至夜辄剧。状似鬼祟。五味子汤方
五味子 当归（切焙） 芍药 白术（各半两） 甘草（炙令赤色） 桂（去粗皮各
一分）
上六味，粗捣筛，一月及百日儿，每服一钱匕，用水半盏，煎至三分，去滓分温二服，
儿大以意增之，连夜三五服。
治小儿夜啼腹痛。状如鬼祟。桂心汤方
桂（去粗皮一分） 五味子（半两） 当归（切焙一分） 枳壳（去瓤麸炒半两） 甘
草（炙一
上五味，粗捣筛，一月及百日儿，每服钱匕，用水半盏，煎至三分，去滓分温二服。半
年至一岁儿，准前煎作一服，不计时候。
治小儿夜啼，前胡丸方
前胡（去芦头二分）
上一味，捣罗为末，炼蜜丸如麻子大，一月及百日儿，每服三丸，用乳汁下，半年至一
岁儿。每服五丸，日三夜一。
治小儿夜啼不止，面青腹胀，是中客忤。麝香散方
麝香（一分）
上一味研细，每服一字匕，清水调服之。
治小儿夜啼，至明即安寐。芎 散方
芎 防己（各半两） 人参（一分）
上三味，捣罗为散，二十日儿，未能服者，以乳汁和之，如麻子大一丸，以乳汁下。儿
大能服散者，每服一字匕，米饮调下，一日三两服。
治小儿夜啼。伏龙肝丸方
伏龙肝（一分） 丹砂（一钱） 麝香（一字）
上三味，捣研为末，炼蜜丸如绿豆大，每服五丸，量儿大小加减。俟夜深，煎桃符汤下
治小儿夜啼。立效散方
乳香（一钱） 灯花（七枚）
上二味，同研为散，每服半字，涂奶母乳头上令服。
治小儿夜啼。莲心散方
石莲心（半两） 人耳塞（半钱） 乳香（一分别研） 人参（半两） 灯花（一字） 丹
砂（一
上六味，捣研为散，每服半字匕，薄荷汤调下，不拘时候。
治小儿夜啼不止。腹中疗痛。黄 丸方
黄 甘草（炙） 当归（切焙） 芍药 附子（炮裂去脐皮） 干姜（炮各一分）
上六味，捣罗为末，用乳汁和丸，如难丸，更入少许面糊，丸如黍米大，一月及百日儿
，每服三丸，用乳汁下，半年至一岁儿，每服五丸，一日三五服，量儿大小加减服之。
治小儿夜啼，鸡鸣即止。代赭丸方
代赭（醋淬七遍别研） 牡丹皮 芍药 麝香（别研各一分）
上四味，捣研为末，炼蜜丸如麻子大，一月及百日儿，每服三丸，用薄荷汤下。半年至
一岁儿，每服五丸，连夜三四服。
治小儿夜啼。硫丹丸方
硫黄（一分） 铅丹（炒过一两）
上二味，同研如粉，以小合子内盛，不固济，大火 令烟尽，候冷以竹筒中盛，纸单子
封口，埋在地下，七日取出，更研细，用饭丸如黍米大，一月及百日儿，每服两丸。用冷水
下，半年至一岁儿，每服五丸，连夜三四服。
治小儿腹中猝痛，啼呼闷绝。半夏丸方
半夏（生姜汁洗去滑曝干一分）
上一味，捣罗为末，用酒面糊丸，如黍米大，一月及百日儿，每服三丸，用薄荷汤下。
半年至一岁儿，每服五丸，一日三五服。
治小儿夜啼方
上用灯花，涂乳母乳上，与服。
治小儿夜啼。猪屎浴方
上取猪屎烧灰，以沸汤淋汁浴儿，并与少许服之。
又方
上取母妊娠时，食饮偏有所思之物，以哺儿愈。
又方
交道中土 伏龙肝（各半两）
上二味，研罗为末，水和少许服之。
又方
上取死人朽棺木。烧明照之，即止
又方
上取犬颈下毛，以绛囊盛，系儿两手，立止。
又方
上以日未出时，及日午时仰卧，于脐上横纹中，屏气朱书作血字。其夜即断声。
又方
上取败甑带悬于户上瘥。
又方
上取明鉴挂于床脚上瘥。
又方
上于脐下书田字瘥。
治小儿夜啼方
上取败草垂户上瘥。
又方
上取牛粪灰，安母卧床下。勿令母知之。
又方
盗取车辋。安母卧床。勿令知。
治小儿夜啼不止方
刘寄奴（半两） 甘草（一指节许） 地龙炒（一分）
上三味 咀，以水二盏，煎至一盏，去滓时时与服。
Discussion states: From dusk until the time of the rooster's crow, this is the yin of heaven, specifically the yin within yin. Night is a time when yin qi is at its peak. For any disease located in the yin aspect, the pathogenic factors become more severe at night, leading to crying.
Treatment for infantile nocturnal crying, where the child cannot sleep until dawn. Xiong San Powder Formula:
Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong), Fangji (Stephania tetrandra), Baizhu (Atractylodes macrocephala).
The above three ingredients are taken in equal parts, pounded and sifted into a powder. For infants aged one month to one hundred days, administer one "yi zi" (a traditional unit of measure) per dose, mixed with breast milk. For children aged six months to one year, administer half a "qian" per dose; rice water may also be used. Administer five times daily, at any time, adjusting the dosage according to the child's size. Additionally, mix half a qian of the powder with breast milk and apply it to the palms and umbilicus, or massage the top of the head and spine. This method is highly effective.
Treatment for infantile nocturnal crying accompanied by abdominal pain. Shaoyao San Powder Formula:
Shaoyao (Paeonia lactiflora), Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong), Mengchong (Blatta orientalis, roasted until scorched, each 1 fen).
The above three ingredients are pounded and sifted into a powder. For infants aged one month to one hundred days, administer one "yi zi" per dose, mixed with breast milk. For children aged six months to one year, administer half a "qian" per dose. Administer four times throughout the night, adjusting the dosage according to the child's size.
Treatment for restless infantile nocturnal crying, caused by abdominal pain, thus worsening at night. The symptoms resemble possession by malevolent spirits. Wuweizi Tang Decoction Formula:
Wuweizi (Schisandra chinensis), Danggui (Angelica sinensis, sliced and dried), Shaoyao (Paeonia lactiflora), Baizhu (Atractylodes macrocephala, each 0.5 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis, roasted until reddish), Guizhi (Cinnamomum cassia bark, coarse skin removed, each 1 fen).
The above six ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. For infants aged one month to one hundred days, administer one "qian" per dose. Add half a zhan (unit of volume) of water, decoct until one-third remains, remove the dregs, and divide into two warm doses. For older infants, increase the dose as appropriate. Administer three to five times overnight.
Treatment for infantile nocturnal crying and abdominal pain, resembling possession by malevolent spirits. Guixin Tang Decoction Formula:
Guizhi (Cinnamomum cassia bark, coarse skin removed, 1 fen), Wuweizi (Schisandra chinensis, 0.5 liang), Danggui (Angelica sinensis, sliced and dried, 1 fen), Zhike (Citrus aurantium, pith and bran removed, stir-fried, 0.5 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis, roasted, 1 fen).
The above five ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. For infants aged one month to one hundred days, administer an appropriate amount of powder per dose. Add half a zhan of water, decoct until one-third remains, remove the dregs, and divide into two warm doses. For children aged six months to one year, decoct as a single dose according to the previous method, regardless of time.
Treatment for infantile nocturnal crying. Qianhu Wan Pill Formula:
Qianhu (Peucedanum praeruptorum, rhizome removed, 2 fen).
The above single ingredient is pounded and sifted into a fine powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of hemp seeds. For infants aged one month to one hundred days, administer three pills per dose, washed down with breast milk. For children aged six months to one year, administer five pills per dose, three times during the day and once at night.
Treatment for incessant infantile nocturnal crying, cyanotic complexion, and abdominal distension, indicating invasion by external hostile qi (Ke Wu). Shexiang San Powder Formula:
Shexiang (Moschus, 1 fen).
The above single ingredient is ground into a fine powder. Administer one "yi zi" per dose, mixed with clear water.
Treatment for infantile nocturnal crying, who sleeps peacefully until dawn. Xiong San Powder Formula:
Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong), Fangji (Stephania tetrandra, each 0.5 liang), Renshen (Panax ginseng, 1 fen).
The above three ingredients are pounded and sifted into a powder. For twenty-day-old infants unable to take powder, mix the powder with breast milk to form a pill the size of a hemp seed, washed down with breast milk. For older infants able to take powder, administer one "yi zi" per dose, mixed with rice water, two to three times daily.
Treatment for infantile nocturnal crying. Fulonggan Wan Pill Formula:
Fulonggan (Alumen ustum, 1 fen), Dansha (Cinnabar, 1 qian), Shexiang (Moschus, 1 yi zi).
The above three ingredients are pounded and ground into powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of mung beans. Administer five pills per dose, adjusting according to the child's size. Wait until late night, then wash down with Tao Fu Tang (Peach Talisman Decoction).
Treatment for infantile nocturnal crying. Lixiao San Powder Formula:
Ruxiang (Boswellia carterii, 1 qian), Denghua (Flower of the lamp wick, seven pieces).
The above two ingredients are ground together into a powder. Apply half a "zi" amount to the mother's nipple for the infant to suckle.
Treatment for infantile nocturnal crying. Lianxin San Powder Formula:
Shilianxin (Nelumbo nucifera seed plumule, 0.5 liang), Ren Ersai (Human earwax, 0.5 qian), Ruxiang (Boswellia carterii, ground separately), Renshen (Panax ginseng, 0.5 liang), Denghua (Flower of the lamp wick, 1 yi zi), Dansha (Cinnabar, amount implied).
The above six ingredients are pounded and ground into a powder. Administer half a "zi" per dose, mixed with Bohe Tang (Mint Decoction), at any time.
Treatment for incessant infantile nocturnal crying and severe abdominal pain. Huangqi Wan Pill Formula:
Huangqi (Astragalus membranaceus), Gancao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis, roasted), Danggui (Angelica sinensis, sliced and dried), Shaoyao (Paeonia lactiflora), Fuzi (Aconitum carmichaelii root, processed, navel and skin removed), Ganjiang (Zingiber officinale rhizome, processed, each 1 fen).
The above six ingredients are pounded and sifted into powder. Mix with breast milk to form pills. If difficult to form, add a small amount of flour paste. Form pills the size of millet grains. For infants aged one month to one hundred days, administer three pills per dose, washed down with breast milk. For children aged six months to one year, administer five pills per dose, three to five times daily, adjusting according to the child's size.
Treatment for infantile nocturnal crying, which stops at cockcrow. Daizhe Wan Pill Formula:
Daizhe (Haematitum, quenched in vinegar seven times, ground separately), Mudanpi (Paeonia suffruticosa root bark), Shaoyao (Paeonia lactiflora), Shexiang (Moschus, ground separately, each 1 fen).
The above four ingredients are pounded and ground into powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of hemp seeds. For infants aged one month to one hundred days, administer three pills per dose, washed down with Bohe Tang (Mint Decoction). For children aged six months to one year, administer five pills per dose, three to four times overnight.
Treatment for infantile nocturnal crying. Liudan Wan Pill Formula:
Liuhuang (Sulfur, 1 fen), Qiandan (Lead tetroxide, fried, 1 liang).
The above two ingredients are ground together into a powder. Place in a small container without sealing tightly. Roast over high fire until smoke ceases. After cooling, store in a bamboo tube, seal with paper, and bury underground for seven days. Remove and grind finely again. Form pills the size of millet grains using rice. For infants aged one month to one hundred days, administer two pills per dose, washed down with cold water. For children aged six months to one year, administer five pills per dose, three to four times overnight.
Treatment for sudden infantile abdominal pain, crying and screaming to the point of fainting. Banxia Wan Pill Formula:
Banxia (Pinellia ternata, washed with fresh ginger juice to remove slipperiness, dried, 1 fen).
The above single ingredient is pounded and sifted into powder. Mix with wine and flour paste to form pills the size of millet grains. For infants aged one month to one hundred days, administer three pills per dose, washed down with Bohe Tang (Mint Decoction). For children aged six months to one year, administer five pills per dose, three to five times daily.
Treatment for infantile nocturnal crying:
Apply Denghua (Flower of the lamp wick) to the mother's nipple for the infant to suckle.
Treatment for infantile nocturnal crying. Pig Excrement Bath Formula:
Burn pig excrement to ash. Pour boiling water over the ash to extract the liquid. Bathe the infant in this liquid and administer a small amount orally.
Another prescription:
Feed the infant food that the mother craved specifically during pregnancy.
Another prescription:
Jiaodao soil (soil from road intersections) and Fulonggan (Alumen ustum, each 0.5 liang).
Grind these two ingredients into powder. Mix with water and administer a small amount.
Another prescription:
Burn wood from a rotting coffin of a deceased person. Shine the light on the infant; crying will stop.
Another prescription:
Take hair from under a dog's neck, place in a crimson pouch, and tie to the infant's hands. Crying will stop immediately.
Another prescription:
Before sunrise and at noon, have the infant lie supine. On the horizontal crease above the umbilicus, hold breath and write the character "Blood" (Xue) in cinnabar ink. Crying will cease that night.
Another prescription:
Hang a strap from a broken steamer on the doorframe. The condition will resolve.
Another prescription:
Hang a bright mirror at the foot of the bed. The condition will resolve.
Another prescription:
Write the character "Field" (Tian) below the umbilicus. The condition will resolve.
Treatment for infantile nocturnal crying:
Hang dried grass on the doorframe. The condition will resolve.
Another prescription:
Place cow dung ash under the mother's bed. Do not let the mother know.
Another prescription:
Steal a wheel rim and place it under the mother's bed. Do not let her know.
Treatment for incessant infantile nocturnal crying:
Lijinu (Artemisia annua stem), Gancao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis, approx. one finger joint length), Dilong (Pheretima aspergillum, fried, 1 fen).
Chop the above three ingredients. Decoct in two zhan of water until one zhan remains. Remove dregs and administer frequently.