夫小儿鼻塞者。此由肺气通于鼻。而气为阳。诸阳之气。上荣头面。其气不宣利。受风
冷邪
治小儿鼻不通。细辛膏方。
细辛(半两) 木通(半两) 辛夷(半两) 杏仁(三分汤浸去皮尖双仁)
上件药。锉碎。以羊髓猪脂各三合。与药相和。入于铫子内。慢火上。熬候药色黄赤。
绞去
治小儿囟气虚肿。鼻塞不通。白芷膏方。
白芷 细辛 木通 当归(以上各半两)
上件药。细锉。以羊髓四两。与药同入铫子内。慢火上熬。候白芷赤黄色。膏成。绞去
滓。
治小儿鼻塞不通。吃乳不得。木香膏方。
木香(半两) 零陵香(半两) 细辛(三分)
上件药。捣罗为末。用醍醐三分(合)。与药相和。入铫子内。慢火煎令极香。绞去滓。
收瓷
治小儿鼻塞。及生息肉方。
木通(半两锉) 细辛(半两)
上件药。捣细罗为散。以绵裹少许。纳鼻中。日三易之。
治小儿头热。鼻塞不通方。
上取湿地龙粪。捻作饼子。贮囟门上。日三二易之。
又方。
羊髓(三两) 薰草(一两锉)
上件药。于铫子中。慢火上熬成膏。去滓。入瓷器内贮之。日三四上。以膏摩背。
治小儿鼻干塞身热方。
上用韭根。捣取汁。澄清。每取少许。滴于两鼻中。日二用之。
Nasal congestion in infants is caused by the Lung Qi connecting to the nose. Qi belongs to Yang, and the Qi of all Yang channels ascends to nourish the head and face. If the Qi fails to circulate freely and is affected by Wind-Cold pathogenic factors, it results in nasal obstruction in children.
Xixin Ointment for Treating Nasal Obstruction in Children:
Xixin (Radix Asari) (ban liang), Mutong (Caulis Akebiae) (ban liang), Xinyi (Flos Magnoliae) (ban liang), Xingren (Semen Armeniacae Amarum) (san fen, soaked in decoction, skin and tips removed, with two kernels).
The above ingredients are chopped. Mix them with three he of sheep marrow and pig fat. Place the mixture in a dingzi (a type of cooking vessel) and simmer over low heat until the medicinal color turns yellow-red. Strain to remove the dregs.
Baizhi Ointment for Treating Swelling of the Fontanelle due to Qi Deficiency and Nasal Obstruction in Children:
Baizhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae), Xixin (Radix Asari), Mutong (Caulis Akebiae), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) (each ban liang).
The above ingredients are finely chopped. Add four liang of sheep marrow and the herbs into a dingzi. Simmer over low heat until Baizhi turns reddish-yellow. Once the ointment is formed, strain to remove the dregs.
Muxiang Ointment for Treating Nasal Obstruction and Difficulty in Sucking in Children:
Muxiang (Radix Aucklandiae) (ban liang), Linglingxiang (Herba Pogostemonis) (ban liang), Xixin (Radix Asari) (san fen).
The above ingredients are pounded and sifted into powder. Mix with three fen (approximately one he) of tiguhu (clarified butter/ghee). Place in a dingzi and simmer over low heat until extremely fragrant. Strain to remove the dregs and store in porcelain containers.
Formula for Treating Nasal Obstruction and Polyps in Children:
Mutong (Caulis Akebiae) (ban liang, chopped), Xixin (Radix Asari) (ban liang).
The above ingredients are finely pounded and sifted into a powder. Wrap a small amount in cotton and insert into the nose. Change three times daily.
Formula for Treating Head Heat and Nasal Obstruction in Children:
Obtain fresh earthworm feces from wet ground, shape into cakes, and apply to the fontanelle. Change two to three times daily.
Another Formula:
Sheep marrow (three liang), Xuncao (Herba Vetiveriae or similar aromatic herb) (one liang, chopped).
Simmer the above ingredients in a dingzi over low heat until an ointment forms. Strain and store in porcelain. Apply to the back three to four times daily by massaging with the ointment.
Formula for Treating Dry Nasal Obstruction and Body Heat in Children:
Take the roots of Chinese chive (Jiu gen), pound to extract juice, clarify it. Take a small amount and drip into both nostrils. Use twice daily.