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Formula for treating infants and young children with external pathogenic factors complicated by excess stagnation.
Bai Xian Pi (Dithalami Cortex), Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 1 liang); Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix), Fu Ling (Poria), Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (each 18 zhu).
The above seven ingredients are cut into small pieces, decocted in two sheng of water until reduced to nine ge, and divided into three doses.

For infantile nocturnal crying:

Formula for treating infantile nocturnal crying caused by five types of fright (called Wu Jing Wan by Cui Shi).
Long Jiao (Dragon Horn), Mu Li (Ostreae Concha) (alternatively Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex)), Chuan Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) (each 9 zhu), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) (half liang), Zha Chan (Tettigidae), Niu Huang (Calculus Bovis) (size equivalent to five small beans).
The above six ingredients are powdered and formed into pills the size of hemp seeds using honey. Infants within the postpartum period should take two pills, with dosage adjusted according to the infant's size.

Formula for treating infantile nocturnal crying, allowing the child to sleep peacefully by dawn.
Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Fang Ji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix) (each half liang).
The above three ingredients are processed and sifted, then mixed with breast milk for the infant to consume. The amount is determined by circumstances. Additionally, the mother should cover the infant's umbilicus with her hand, and may also massage the infant's head and spine; this method is effective.
For twenty-day-old infants unable to take powder, mix with breast milk to form a pill the size of a hemp seed. For older infants capable of taking medicine, adjust the dosage as appropriate.

Formula for treating infantile nocturnal crying.
Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix) in sufficient quantity, powdered and mixed with honey to form pills the size of soybeans. Take one pill per dose, three times daily, gradually increasing to five or six pills, until recovery.

Formula for treating sudden infantile fright-induced crying leading to apparent death, or illness caused by evil qi invading due to strangers entering the home, which other physicians could not treat.
Chuan Jiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium), Zuo Gu Mu Li (Ostreae Concha) (each 6 zhu, crushed).
The above two ingredients are decocted in one sheng of vinegar-water until reduced to five ge. Each dose is one ge.
Another formula: Fu Long Gan (Furnacis Cinis), Tu Zhong Jin (Spatha) (soil from road intersections) (each one handful).
The above two ingredients are processed and sifted, mixed with a small amount of water, and given to drink.
Another formula: Burn horse bones to ash, apply to the nipple for the infant to suckle; crying stops immediately.

Formula for treating persistent infantile nocturnal crying that physicians cannot cure:
Take bones from wild wolf feces, burn to ash, powder, and administer with water in two doses the size of millet grains; crying will cease.
Another formula: Burn three cun of [missing character, likely dog skin] to ash, apply to the nipple for the infant to suckle.

Formula for treating infantile fright-induced crying:
Take white chicken droppings, roast and powder, and administer with breast milk; this is preferable.
Another formula: Administer ash of tangled hair with wine; this is effective.
Another formula: Feed the infant food that the pregnant mother strongly desired or thought of during pregnancy; the condition will resolve.