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The condition of infantile wind-stroke with deviation of the mouth and eye is caused by wind pathogen invading the tendons of the mandible. The tendons of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Channel ascend and flank the mouth, while the tendons of the Hand-Taiyang, Hand-Taiyin, and Hand-Shaoyang Channels are spasmodic on one side.

To treat infantile wind-stroke manifesting as deviation of the mouth and eye, inability to move the limbs, wind pathogen invading the Zang organs, aphasia, and mental confusion or oppression, use Fangfeng San (Saposhnikovia Powder).
Herbs include: Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, remove the rhizome head), Chuan Shengma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae), Guixin (Cortex Cinnamomi), Lingyangjiao Xie (Horn Saigantrotis), Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae, remove roots and joints), Qianghuo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii), Xiongqiong (Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong), Xingren (Semen Armeniacae Amarum, soak in hot water and remove skin).
The above herbs are coarsely ground and sieved to make a powder. Take 1 qian per dose, add one small cup of water, decoct until reduced to 0.5 cup volume, strain the dregs, add 0.5 he of Zhuli (Bamboo Sap), and boil for one or two more boils. Adjust the dosage according to the child's age and size.

To treat infantile wind-stroke with deviation of the mouth and eye, use Hanfangji San (Stephania Tetrandra Powder).
Herbs include: Hanfangji (Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae), Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, remove the rhizome head), Chuan Shengma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae), Guixin (Cortex Cinnamomi), Xiongqiong (Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong), Lingyangjiao Xie (Horn Saigantrotis), Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae, remove roots and joints; each half liang).
The above herbs are coarsely ground and sieved to make a powder. Take 1 qian per dose, add one small cup of water, decoct until reduced to 0.5 cup volume, strain the dregs, add 0.5 he of Zhuli (Bamboo Sap), and boil for one or two more boils.

For infantile wind-stroke causing facial traction leading to mouth deviation, body stiffness and spasm, and inability to move the tongue, it is suitable to take Shengdihuang Yinzi (Rehmannia Decoction).
Herbs include: Shengdihuang Zhi (Jus Rehmanniae Recens, three he), Zhuli (Bamboo Sap, three he), Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, three fen, powdered).
Mix the above ingredients, decoct until reduced to four he volume, strain the dregs, and take warm doses divided according to the child's age and size, at any time.

For infantile wind-stroke with deviation of the mouth and eye, apply Chanke San (Cicada Slough Powder) externally.
Herbs include: Chanke (Exuviation Cicadae, collected from the southeast branch of trees on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month), Hanshi Baifan (White Flour from Cold Food Festival, equal parts).
Grind the above herbs together until fine, mix with strong vinegar to form a paste. If the deviation is to the left, apply to the right side; if to the right, apply to the left side. Once the mouth returns to normal, stop immediately.

Another prescription:
Use the pulp of Gualou (Fructus Trichosanthis), squeeze out the juice with water, mix with Damai Mian (Farina Hordei), knead into cakes, heat them by roasting, and apply as a hot compress to correct the deviation. Stop when corrected, avoiding excessive heat.

To treat infantile wind-stroke with deviation of the mouth and eyes and persistent numbness of the body, use the following formula:
Herbs include: Bimazi (Semen Ricini, one liang, separately ground), Chugenpi (Cortex Ailanthi, one liang, powdered), Gualou Rang (Pulp Fructus Trichosanthis, one liang, stir-fried dry and powdered).
Grind the above herbs uniformly together. Sprinkle the herbal powder onto a Farina Hordei cake. Apply the cake to the opposite side (left lesion to right, right lesion to left). Heat gently with slow fire to correct the position, then remove promptly.