凡小儿无辜疳。头干发竖。身无滋润。头露骨出。脑热腹胀。鼻中多痒。好食酱肉。数
渴饮
之类
有烙
不任
有结子者。速依此法烙之。上以一铁针尖利者。烧针头似火色。看核子大小。作一纸环子束
定。无辜仍须捏定。以针当
治小儿针无辜核后。宜炼沉香膏贴之方。
沉香（一两锉） 黄丹（六两）
上件药。以清麻油一升。先下沉香煎。候香焦黑。漉出。下黄丹。不住手搅。以慢火煎
之。
一日
治小儿针后。宜服压惊茯神散方。
茯神（半两） 川升麻（半两） 犀角屑（半两） 代赭（细研） 钩藤 川大黄（锉
碎微炒以
上各
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服一钱。以水一小盏。煎至四分。去滓放温。渐渐服之。
治小儿无辜针烙后。宜服消肿利气压惊。犀角散方。
犀角屑 琥珀（细研） 芦荟（细研） 木香 酸石榴皮 诃黎勒皮（以上各半两） 龙
齿
（三分
上件药。捣细罗为散。每服。以粥饮调下半钱。日三服。看儿大小。以意加减。
治小儿无辜针烙后。宜服青金丸方。
巴豆（一两去皮心） 硫黄（一两） 苦楝根皮（二两） 酸石榴根皮（二两锉）
上件药。于铁鼎子内。满着水。煮七昼夜。如水耗。即旋添热水。日满即去楝根石榴根。
取
研
丸
又方。
青黛（半两）
上细研为散。每服。以水磨犀角汤下半钱。空心午后各一服。量儿大小。以意加减。
Whenever a child suffers from *Wugu Gan* (Innocent Malnutrition/Gan Syndrome), presenting with symptoms such as a dry head, upright hair, lack of moisture in the body, exposed skull bones, heat in the brain and abdominal distension, frequent itching in the nose, craving for pickled meat and condiments, and frequent thirst requiring drinking. Some cases present with cauterization marks (lesions or nodules). Some cannot tolerate certain treatments or substances. Some have formed nodules (kernels). One should quickly apply the following cauterization method. Take an iron needle with a sharp tip. Heat the needlehead until it glows red like fire. Observe the size of the nodule. Make a paper ring to secure around the needle. For *Wugu* disease, one must also firmly pinch the affected area. Insert the needle directly into the lesion.
After needling the *Wugu* nodules in children, it is appropriate to apply the Refined Agarwood Ointment externally.
Agarwood (1 liang, crushed) Lead(II) Oxide (6 liang)
Take the above ingredients. Add 1 sheng of refined sesame oil. First, decoct the agarwood. When the agarwood becomes charred black, strain it out. Then add the Lead(II) Oxide. Stir continuously. Decoct over low heat.
Once daily.
After needling in children, it is appropriate to administer the Foxglove Root Powder for Calming the Spirit.
Poria Cum Radix (0.5 liang) Cimicifugae Rhizoma (0.5 liang) Rhinocerotis Cornu (0.5 liang) Haematitum (finely ground) Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis (0.5 liang) Rheum Palmatum (crushed, slightly stir-fried)
The above ingredients are coarsely pounded and sieved to make a powder. Each dose consists of 1 qian. Add 1 small cup of water. Decoct until reduced to one-quarter volume. Strain the dregs. Allow to cool to warm temperature. Administer gradually.
After needling and cauterizing *Wugu* disease in children, it is appropriate to administer the Rhinoceros Horn Powder for reducing swelling, promoting Qi movement, and calming the spirit.
Rhinocerotis Cornu Uncariae Ramulus Cum Uncis Succinum (finely ground) Aloe (finely ground) Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum (0.5 liang each) Punicae Granati Pericarpium (0.5 liang) Chebulae Fructus Pericarpium (0.5 liang each) Dragon's Teeth (3 fen)
The above ingredients are finely pounded and sieved to make a powder. Each dose is mixed with rice broth and administered at half a qian. Three times daily. Adjust the dosage according to the child's age and condition.
After needling and cauterizing *Wugu* disease in children, it is appropriate to administer the Blue Gold Pill.
Crotonis Fructus (1 liang, skin and heart removed) Sulfur (1 liang) Toosendan Radicis Cortex (2 liang) Punicae Granati Radicis Cortex (2 liang, crushed)
Place the above ingredients in an iron tripod vessel. Fill with water. Boil for seven days and nights. If the water evaporates, add hot water as needed. After the time is up, remove the Toosendan root and Pomegranate root.
Take the remaining material.
Grind into powder.
Form into pills.
Another prescription:
Indigo Naturalis (0.5 liang)
The above ingredient is finely ground into a powder. Each dose is taken with Rhinoceros Horn decoction prepared by grinding with water. Half a qian per dose. Take once on an empty stomach and once in the afternoon. Adjust the dosage according to the child's age and condition.