千金漏芦汤，主小儿热毒痈疽，赤白诸丹毒，热疮疖方。
漏芦（用叶一分） 升麻（一分半） 连翘（一分） 白蔹（一分） 甘草（炙一分） 芒
硝（一
升） 枳实（炙一分半） 麻黄（去节一分半） 黄芩（一分半） 大黄（四分）
上十味，以水一升，煮取五合，儿生一日以上至七日，取一合分三服，生八日至十五日
，取一合半分三服，生十六日至二十日。取二合分三服，生二十余日至三十日，取三合分三
服。
又五香连翘汤，主小儿风热青肿，肿色白，或有恶核瘰 。
附骨痈疽，节解不举，白丹走遍身中白，疹搔不已方。
青木香 薰陆香 沉香 鸡舌香 黄芩 麻黄（去节各一分） 连翘 海藻 射干 升
麻
枳实（炙各一分） 麝香（半分研） 大黄（八分） 竹沥（三合）
上十四味切，以水四升，煮取二升，内竹沥煮，取一升二合，儿生百余日至二百日，一
服三合，生二百日至期岁，一服五合。（一方不用麻黄）
广济疗小儿丹毒方。
青蓝汁（五合） 竹沥（七合）
上二味相和，分为二三服，大小量之，一合至三合。
千金疗小儿数十种丹皆主之，拓汤方。
大黄 甘草（炙） 当归 芎 白芷 青木香 独活 黄芩 芍药 升麻 沉香 木
兰
皮（各一两） 芒硝（三两）
上十三味切，以水一斗二升，煮取三升，去滓，内硝以绵 汤以拓之，干则易之取瘥止
又疗小儿溺灶丹，初从两肋及脐间起，走入阴头皆赤方以水二升煮桑根皮，取一升以浴
之。
救急疗小儿赤丹，一名丹溜方。
取小豆捣末，以鸡子白和涂之，以瘥为度。（千金亦疗久丹）
古今录验疗月内儿发丹方。
升麻 黄芩 犀角 大黄（别浸） 柴胡（各二分） 石膏（三分） 蓝叶（切三合） 栀
子
（八分） 甘草（一分炙）
上九味切，以水一升二合，煮取八合，下竹沥四合更煎，取一半去滓，分二服甚妙。
又疗小儿丹毒方。
取慎火草捣，以封之瘥止。
又方
捣蓝汁涂之，又蓝淀涂之妙。
Qianjin Loulu Decoction (Throne Herb and Cinnamon Twig Decoction from the Qianjin Formulas) is indicated for pediatric carbuncles and sores caused by heat-toxin, various types of erysipelas (red and white), and hot sores and boils.
Ingredients: Loulu (Euphorbiae Humifusae Herba, 1 qian), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 1.5 qian), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructum, 1 qian), Bailian (Paeoniae Radix Rubra, 1 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed with honey, 1 qian), Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas, 1 sheng), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, processed with honey, 1.5 qian), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, nodes removed, 1.5 qian), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, 1.5 qian), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 4 qian).
The above ten ingredients are decocted in one dou (or sheng, depending on textual interpretation) of water until five he remain. For infants aged one to seven days after birth, administer one he divided into three doses; for infants aged eight to fifteen days, administer one and a half he divided into three doses; for infants aged sixteen to twenty days, administer two he divided into three doses; for infants aged twenty-one to thirty days, administer three he divided into three doses.
Another formula, Wuxiang Lianqiao Decoction (Five Fragrances and Forsythia Decoction), is indicated for pediatric swelling and redness due to wind-heat, characterized by pale swelling, or accompanied by hard nodules (enhe luoli), deep-seated abscesses (fugu yongju), immobility of joints, generalized white erysipelas (baidan), and persistent itching of rashes.
Ingredients: Qingmuxiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum, 1 qian), Xunluxiang (Boswelliae Resina, 1 qian), Chenxiang (Aquilariae Lignum, 1 qian), Jishegui (Lignum Calami Aromaticum, 1 qian), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, 1 qian), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, nodes removed, 1 qian), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructum, 1 qian), Haizao (Sargassum, 1 qian), Shegan (Belamcandae Rhizoma, 1 qian), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 1 qian), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, processed with honey, 1 qian), Shexiang (Moschus, 0.5 fen, ground), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 8 qian), Zhuli (Bambusae Caulis in Taedia, 3 he).
The above fourteen ingredients are cut, decocted in four sheng of water until two sheng remain, then Zhuli (Bambusae Caulis in Taedia) is added and boiled until one liang two he remains. For infants aged over one hundred days to two hundred days, administer three he per dose; for infants aged two hundred days to one year, administer five he per dose. (An alternative version does not use Mahuang).
Guangji Formula for Treating Pediatric Erysipelas.
Ingredients: Qinglanzhi (Indigo Naturalis Juice, 5 he), Zhuli (Bambusae Caulis in Taedia, 7 he).
Mix the above two ingredients and divide into two or three doses according to the infant's size, administering between one and three he per dose.
Qianjin Tuofang (External Application Decoction) is effective for dozens of types of erysipelas in children.
Ingredients: Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed with honey), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Qingmuxiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum), Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Chenxiang (Aquilariae Lignum), Mulanpi (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), each 1 liang; Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas, 3 liang).
The above thirteen ingredients are cut, decocted in twelve dou of water until three sheng remain. Strain the dregs, add Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas), soak cotton cloth in the warm decoction, and apply externally as a compress. Replace when dry, until cured.
Another formula for treating "Nizaodan" (diaper rash erysipelas) in children, which initially appears on both ribs and around the umbilicus, spreading to the glans penis causing redness. Treatment: Decoct Sanggenpi (Mori Cortex) in two sheng of water, obtain one sheng of liquid, and use it for bathing the infant.
Jiuji Formula for Treating Red Erysipelas in Children, also known as Danliu.
Grind Xiaodou (Vigna angularis) into powder, mix with Jizi bai (Albumen Ovi Galli) to form a paste, and apply to the affected area. Continue application until healed. (Qianjin Fang also treats chronic erysipelas).
Gujin Luyan Formula for Erysipelas in Neonates within One Month.
Ingredients: Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, soaked separately), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), each 2 fen; Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 3 fen); Lanye (Isatidis Folium, cut, 3 he); Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructum, 8 fen); Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed with honey, 1 fen).
The above nine ingredients are cut, decocted in one sheng two he of water until eight he remain. Add Zhuli (Bambusae Caulis in Taedia, 4 he) and boil further. Take half of the final volume, strain, and divide into two doses. This method is highly effective.
Another formula for treating pediatric erysipelas.
Crush Shenhuocao (Artemisia capillaris or similar herb depending on context, literally "Caution Fire Grass") and apply it as a poultice until cured.
Another formula.
Apply juice extracted from Lan plants (Isatis indigotica) to the affected area, or apply Indigo Naturalis (Landing), which is also excellent.