一治小儿天吊潮热。
钩藤散
钩藤 人参 犀角(镑屑各五钱) 全蝎 天麻(各二钱) 甘草(炙一钱半)
上锉四剂。水煎。温服。
一论小儿鹅口。口疮者。胃中湿热也。小儿口中百病。鹅口、口疮、重 。不能吮乳。
及咽喉肿塞。一切热毒。
牛黄散
牛黄 冰片 硼砂 辰砂(研各一分) 雄黄 青黛(各二分) 牙硝(一分半) 黄连(末
八分)
黄柏(末八分)
上共入乳钵内研匀。每用少许。敷入口内。
一治小儿鹅口。不能食乳。用地龙擂水涂。疮即愈。即摩虫也。
一治口疮。
泻心汤
用川黄连净为细末。每服一字。蜜水调下。
一论小儿口舌生疮。乃心脾受热。口疮赤。心脏热。口疮白脾脏冷。口疮黄。脾脏热。
宜用吴茱萸末。醋调敷脚心。移夜即愈。药性虽热。能引热下行。其功至良。
一论小儿满口白烂生疮。名口糜。
白术 猪苓 泽泻 木通 生地 赤苓 肉桂 甘草(各等分)
水煎服。
一论小儿白口疮。黄丹、巴豆仁同炒焦。去豆用丹。掺上立已。
咽喉并口疮。我也有妙方。白矾两钱许。硼砂一钱强。咽痛用吹入。口疮蜜调当。一次
若不愈。再用保安康。
一论重舌者。脾经实火也。小儿心脾有热。舌下有形如舌而小者。名曰重舌。及唇口两
傍生疮。
当归连翘汤 治重舌。
归尾 连翘 白芷(各三钱) 大黄(煨) 甘草(炙各一钱)
上锉。作二剂。水煎。食后频服。
一方。治重舌。用蒲黄涂之。
一方。用胆矾研细敷之。
一治小儿重舌、木舌。乃舌下生舌也。用三棱针于舌下紫脉刺之即愈。又宜竹沥调蒲黄
末。敷之舌上。
一治小儿绊舌。用布针舌下针数下。溏鸡屎一搽。即愈。
一治小儿绊舌。不语啼哭。用布针蘸桐油烧红针。下颏挨骨边。一针即已。
Treatment for infantile "Tian Diao" (convulsive disorder with tidal fever).
Gouteng San (Uncaria Decoction)
Ingredients: Gouteng (Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu, note: substitute with Buffalo Horn in modern practice), Quanxie (Scorpio), Tianma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma) [each 5 qian], Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) [1.5 qian].
Preparation and Administration: Coarsely crush the herbs into four doses. Decoct in water. Take warm.
Discussion on infantile "E Kou" (thrush). Oral ulcers are caused by damp-heat in the stomach. Various diseases of the infant's mouth, such as E Kou, oral ulcers, and Chong She (double tongue), prevent the infant from suckling milk. It also involves swelling and obstruction of the throat. These are all conditions caused by heat-toxins.
Niuhuang San (Calculus Bovis Powder)
Ingredients: Niuhuang (Calculus Bovis), Bingpian (Borneolum Syntheticum), Pengsha (Borax), Chensha (Cinnabaris) [ground, each 1 fen], Xionghuang (Realgar), Qingdai (Indigo Naturalis) [each 2 fen], Yaxiao (Natrii Sulfas), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, powdered) [8 fen], Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex, powdered) [8 fen].
Preparation and Administration: Grind all ingredients uniformly in a mortar. Apply a small amount to the inside of the mouth each time.
For treating infantile E Kou where the infant cannot feed, apply water prepared by grinding Dilong (Pheretima) to the affected area; the sores will heal. Dilong is also known as Mochong.
For treating oral ulcers.
Xiexin Tang (Drain the Heart Decoction)
Usage: Use finely purified Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) ground into fine powder. Take one "yi zi" (a traditional small weight measure) per dose, mixed with honey water and swallowed.
Discussion on infants developing sores on the mouth and tongue, caused by heat in the Heart and Spleen. Red oral ulcers indicate Heat in the Heart; white oral ulcers indicate Cold in the Spleen; yellow oral ulcers indicate Heat in the Spleen.
It is appropriate to use Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus) powder, mixed with vinegar, applied to the sole of the foot. Healing occurs overnight. Although the medicinal nature is hot, it guides heat downward, achieving excellent results.
Discussion on infants suffering from widespread white ulceration in the mouth, named Kou Mi (oral candidiasis/mucositis).
Ingredients: Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Zhuling (Polyporus), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Mutong (Akebiae Caulis), Shengdi (Rehmanniae Radix), Chiling (Poria with Red Core), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Gancao (Licorice Root) [equal parts].
Preparation and Administration: Decoct in water and take orally.
Discussion on infantile white oral ulcers: Stir-fry Huandan (Lithargyrum) together with Badou Ren (Crotonis Semen) until scorched, remove the Badou Ren and use only the Huandan. Sprinkle onto the sores for immediate effect.
For throat and oral ulcers, I also have an effective prescription. Use approximately 1 qian of Bai Fan (Alumen) and slightly more than 1 qian of Pengsha (Borax). For sore throat, insufflate the powder into the throat; for oral ulcers, mix with honey and apply. If not healed after one application, apply again to ensure health.
Discussion on Chong She (Double Tongue): This is due to Excess Fire in the Spleen Meridian. When the infant's Heart and Spleen have heat, a growth resembling a smaller tongue appears under the actual tongue, named Chong She. This may be accompanied by sores on the lips and sides of the mouth.
Danggui Lianqiao Tang (Angelica and Forsythia Decoction) treats Chong She.
Ingredients: Guiwei (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, tail), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) [each 3 qian], Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, baked), Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) [each 1 qian].
Preparation and Administration: Coarsely crush into two doses. Decoct in water. Take frequently after meals.
Another method for treating Chong She: Apply Puhuang (Lygodii Spora) powder to the affected area.
Another method: Apply finely ground Danfan (Chalcanthite) to the affected area.
For treating infantile Chong She and Mu She (Wooden Tongue), which involves a tongue-like structure growing under the tongue: Use a three-edged needle to prick the purple veins under the tongue; this will bring about healing. Additionally, it is suitable to mix Puhuang (Lygodii Spora) powder with Zhuli (Bambusa Textilis Sap) and apply it to the surface of the tongue.
For treating Ban She (Bound Tongue): Prick the area under the tongue several times with a cloth-wrapped needle, then apply fresh chicken droppings; this will bring about healing.
For treating infantile Ban She, characterized by muteness and crying: Wrap a needle in cloth, dip it in Tungyou (Verniciae Folium Oil), heat it red-hot, and prick once near the bone edge of the chin; this will cure the condition.