夫小儿腹胀者。是冷气结于腑脏故也。小儿腑脏软弱。有风冷邪气客之。搏于腑脏。则
令腹
治小儿脾虚。腹胀。不能乳。诃黎勒丸方。
诃黎勒（半两煨用皮） 木香（一分） 浓朴（半两去粗皮涂生姜汁炙令香熟） 人参
（一分
去芦
分炙微赤
锉）
上件药。捣罗为末。炼蜜和丸。如麻子大。每服。以粥饮下五丸。日三四服。量儿大小。
加
治小儿脾胃虚冷。腹胁胀满。四肢不和。乳食减少。丁香散方。
丁香（一分） 桂心（一分） 浓朴（半两去粗皮涂生姜汁炙令香熟） 白术（一分） 人
参
（一分
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服一钱。以水一小盏。入生姜少许。枣一枚。
煎至五分。去滓温服。日三四服。更量儿大小。加减服之。
治小儿心腹虚胀。木香散方。
木香（一分） 桑根白皮（半两锉） 陈橘皮（半两汤浸去白瓤焙） 川大黄（一分锉
碎微炒）
益
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服一钱。以水一小盏。入生姜少许。
煎至五分。去滓。不计时候。量儿大小。加减服之。
治小儿心腹气壅。胀满虚热。不能乳食。大小肠气滞。赤茯苓散方。
赤茯苓 木通（锉） 人参（去芦头） 甘草（炙微赤锉） 枳实（麸炒微黄） 当归
（锉微炒
以上
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服一钱。以水一小盏。
煎至五分。去滓。不计时候温服。量儿大小。以意加减。
又方。
鳖甲（一分涂醋炙微黄去裙 ） 赤茯苓（一分） 青橘皮（一分汤浸去白瓤焙） 川
大黄
（半两
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服一钱。以水一小盏。
煎至五分。去滓。不计时候温服。量儿大小。以意加减。
治小儿心腹气胀。胸膈烦满。前胡散方。
前胡（半两去芦头） 丁香（一分） 甘草（一分炙微赤锉） 人参（一分去芦头）
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服一钱。以水一小盏。
煎至五分。去滓。不计时候温服。量儿大小。以意加减。
治小儿心腹胀满。干呕不止。人参散方。
人参（一分去芦头） 甘草（一分炙微赤锉） 陈橘皮（一分汤浸去白瓤焙）
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服一钱。以水一小盏。入生姜少许。
煎至五分。去滓。不计时候。温服。量儿大小。以意加减。
治小儿心腹气胀喘粗。不下食方。
牵牛子（微炒） 木香 马兜铃（以上各一分）
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服一钱。以水一小盏。
煎至五分。去滓。不计时候温服。量儿大小。以意加减。
治小儿气不和。心腹胀满。不欲乳食。槟榔散方。
槟榔（半两） 浓朴（半两去粗皮涂生姜汁炙令香熟） 丁香（一分）
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服一钱。以水一小盏。
煎至五分。去滓。不计时候温服。量儿大小。以意加减。
治小儿肠内气壅。胀满。不下奶食方。
川大黄（半两锉微炒） 木香（一分） 青橘皮（一分汤浸去白瓤焙） 槟榔（一分）
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服一钱。以水一小盏。
煎至五分。去滓。不计时候温服。以利为效。量儿大小。以意加减。
Abdominal distension in infants and children is caused by the accumulation of cold qi within the fu organs. The fu organs of infants and children are weak and susceptible to invasion by wind-cold pathogenic factors. When these pathogens contend with the fu organs, abdominal distension ensues.
He Li Le Wan (Terminalia Pill) for treating spleen deficiency, abdominal distension, and inability to suckle in infants and children:
He Li Le (Fructus Terminaliae Chebulae, half liang, roasted and kernel used), Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae, one fen), Nong Po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, half liang, bark removed, coated with ginger juice, roasted until fragrant and cooked), Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng, one fen, radix removed).
The above herbs are pounded into a fine powder, mixed with refined honey, and formed into pills the size of hemp seeds. Each dose consists of five pills taken with gruel. Administer three to four times daily. Adjust the dosage according to the age and size of the child.
Ding Xiang San (Clove Powder) for treating cold deficiency of the spleen and stomach, abdominal and hypochondriac distension, discomfort in the four limbs, and reduced milk intake in infants and children:
Ding Xiang (Flos Caryophylli, one fen), Gui Xin (Cortex Cinnamomi, one fen), Nong Po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, half liang, bark removed, coated with ginger juice, roasted until fragrant and cooked), Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, one fen), Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng, one fen).
The above herbs are pounded into a coarse powder. Each dose is one qian, decocted with one small cup of water, a few slices of fresh ginger, and one jujube. Decoct until only two-fifths of the liquid remains, strain, and take warm. Administer three to four times daily. Adjust the dosage according to the age and size of the child.
Mu Xiang San (Radix Aucklandiae Powder) for treating empty distension of the heart and abdomen in infants and children:
Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae, one fen), Sang Gen Bai Pi (Cortex Mor radicis, half liang, chopped), Chen Ju Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, half liang, soaked in hot water, white pith removed, dried), Chuan Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, one fen, chopped, lightly stir-fried).
The above herbs are pounded into a coarse powder. Each dose is one qian, decocted with one small cup of water and a few slices of fresh ginger. Decoct until only two-fifths of the liquid remains, strain, and take at any time. Adjust the dosage according to the age and size of the child.
Chi Fu Ling San (Poria Cocos with Red Core Powder) for treating qi stagnation and obstruction in the heart and abdomen, distension with empty heat, inability to suckle or eat, and qi stagnation in the large and small intestines in infants and children:
Chi Fu Ling (Poria Cocos with Red Core), Mu Tong (Caulis Akebiae), Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng, radix removed), Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, roasted until slightly red, chopped), Zhi Shi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, bran-fried until slightly yellow), Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, chopped, lightly stir-fried).
The above herbs are pounded into a coarse powder. Each dose is one qian, decocted with one small cup of water. Decoct until only two-fifths of the liquid remains, strain, and take warm at any time. Adjust the dosage according to the age and size of the child.
Another prescription:
Bie Jia (Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis, one fen, coated with vinegar, roasted until slightly yellow, skirt removed), Chi Fu Ling (Poria Cocos with Red Core, one fen), Qing Ju Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride, one fen, soaked in hot water, white pith removed, dried), Chuan Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, half liang, chopped, lightly stir-fried).
The above herbs are pounded into a coarse powder. Each dose is one qian, decocted with one small cup of water. Decoct until only two-fifths of the liquid remains, strain, and take warm at any time. Adjust the dosage according to the age and size of the child.
Qian Hu San (Radix Peucedani Powder) for treating qi distension of the heart and abdomen, chest and diaphragm oppression and fullness in infants and children:
Qian Hu (Radix Peucedani, half liang, radix removed), Ding Xiang (Flos Caryophylli, one fen), Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, one fen, roasted until slightly red, chopped), Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng, one fen, radix removed).
The above herbs are pounded into a coarse powder. Each dose is one qian, decocted with one small cup of water. Decoct until only two-fifths of the liquid remains, strain, and take warm at any time. Adjust the dosage according to the age and size of the child.
Ren Shen San (Radix Ginseng Powder) for treating abdominal distension and fullness, incessant dry heaving in infants and children:
Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng, one fen, radix removed), Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, one fen, roasted until slightly red, chopped), Chen Ju Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, one fen, soaked in hot water, white pith removed, dried).
The above herbs are pounded into a coarse powder. Each dose is one qian, decocted with one small cup of water and a few slices of fresh ginger. Decoct until only two-fifths of the liquid remains, strain, and take warm at any time. Adjust the dosage according to the age and size of the child.
Prescription for treating qi distension of the heart and abdomen, coarse breathing, and inability to eat in infants and children:
Qian Niu Zi (Semen Pharbitidis, lightly stir-fried), Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae), Ma Dou Ling (Fructus Aristolochiae, each one fen).
The above herbs are pounded into a coarse powder. Each dose is one qian, decocted with one small cup of water. Decoct until only two-fifths of the liquid remains, strain, and take warm at any time. Adjust the dosage according to the age and size of the child.
Bing Lang San (Areca Seed Powder) for treating disharmony of qi, abdominal distension and fullness, and reluctance to suckle or eat in infants and children:
Bing Lang (Semen Arecae, half liang), Nong Po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, half liang, bark removed, coated with ginger juice, roasted until fragrant and cooked), Ding Xiang (Flos Caryophylli, one fen).
The above herbs are pounded into a coarse powder. Each dose is one qian, decocted with one small cup of water. Decoct until only two-fifths of the liquid remains, strain, and take warm at any time. Adjust the dosage according to the age and size of the child.
Prescription for treating qi stagnation and obstruction in the intestines, distension, and inability to consume milk or food in infants and children:
Chuan Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, half liang, chopped, lightly stir-fried), Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae, one fen), Qing Ju Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride, one fen, soaked in hot water, white pith removed, dried), Bing Lang (Semen Arecae, one fen).
The above herbs are pounded into a coarse powder. Each dose is one qian, decocted with one small cup of water. Decoct until only two-fifths of the liquid remains, strain, and take warm at any time. Efficacy is indicated by bowel movement. Adjust the dosage according to the age and size of the child.