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Coptidis Rhizoma (Huanglian) 6 fen, Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (Niuxi) and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao), roasted, each 4 fen. Cut the three herbs. Decoct in four sheng of water until two sheng remain, and wash the affected area with the liquid.

Pulverize Galla Chinensis (Wubeizi) into an extremely fine powder and apply it to the affected area.

Mash fresh Plantaginis Herba (Cheqiancao) and apply as a poultice; this is very effective. Alternatively, split fresh Allii Cepae Bulbus (Cong), take the side with the mucilage, apply it to the affected area, and wrap it well. It will heal in three days.

Desiccated Alum (Kufan) 5 qian, Gypsum Fibrosum (Shushigao), Calomelas (Qingfen), and Minium (Huandan), each 3 qian. Grind them together into a powder. Wash the ulcerated area with pus using warm boiled water. If washed with scallion soup, then use Sepiae Endoconcha (Haopiaoxiao), dehardened, 3 qian; Nanshi Bai (Renzhongbai), 3 qian; and Borneolum Syntheticum (Bingpian), 1 qian. Grind them together and apply; this is effective.

Do not sever the umbilical cord immediately. Instead, take a small pot, boil water, place the placenta in the hot water, and pour hot water over the umbilical cord. Wait until warmth enters the abdomen, and the crying sound will emerge. If the umbilical cord is severed first, it is incurable.

When a newborn leaves the mother's body, there is fluid toxin in the mouth, resembling a blood clot. Upon the first cry, it is swallowed, and the toxin lies dormant in the Mingmen (Gate of Life). There are also conditions such as convulsions, fever, sores, malaria, and severe smallpox. Before the infant cries, urgently wrap a finger with raw silk to dig out the turbid filth from the mouth to clear the Zang-Fu organs.

At birth, bathe the infant with decoction of Leonuri Fructus (Yimucao) 5 liang to prevent sores and scabies.

The skin is red with red veins, indicating incomplete gestation. Grind early-ripened white rice into a fine powder and frequently dust it on the body; the skin will naturally regenerate. This powder is called "Xiantian Fen" (Primordial Powder). Alternatively, grind soil from an old wall facing east into a fine powder and apply it; it can also promote skin growth.

Mash Spirodela Polyrrhiza (Fuping) and Hydrocharis Dubia (Shuitai) to extract juice, mix with Natrii Sulfas (Puxiao) and Haematitum (Zheshi) powder, and apply as a poultice.

If the newborn's whole body resembles fish bladders or crystal, and breaks with continuous fluid leakage, grind Lithargyrum (Mituo seng) into a fine powder and apply it.

Decoct tender branches of Morus alba (Sang), Sophora japonica (Huai), Ulmus pumila (Yu), Salix matsudana (Liu), and Prunus persica (Tao), each 20-30 segments. Bathe the infant in the warm decoction to avoid sores and scabies.

Take hair from under a dog's head, store it in a crimson bag, and tie it to the infant's two hands; it takes immediate effect.

Black Semen Kochiae (Heiqianniuzi) 1 qian, ground into an extremely fine powder. Mix with water and apply to the navel; crying stops immediately. Also, pulverize Galla Chinensis (Wubeizi), mix with saliva to form a paste, apply to the navel, and tie with a belt; this is effective. Additionally, grind Cinnabar (Zhusha) with fresh drawn water and apply to the heart pit and both palms (five points); this is most reliable. Furthermore, place the herbal mixture in a bottle; the infant will not cry spontaneously. Or hang a bright mirror under the foot of the bed; the crying will stop.