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Ya Zui (Duck-bill Shell), Dan Fan (Chalcanthite, one qian bi, ground into red powder), She Xiang (Musk, a small amount).
The above are ground uniformly. Apply a small amount to the teeth and gums each time. Another prescription uses Chan Su (Toad Venom, a yi zi amount), mixed with She Xiang (Musk) uniformly for application. It is discussed that: The circulation of blood and the cycle of qi constitute Wei Qi (Defensive Qi). After the completion of Bian Zheng (a physiological phenomenon in infant development involving fever and growth spurts), during dietary intake, there is deep concern about injury to Ying and Wei (Nutritive and Defensive Qi), leading to various diseases. If qi is injured by toxic pathogens and blood by heat pathogens, Heat-Toxin attacks. Which deficient zang organ is affected? Generally, the Kidney (Zang Organ) in children is often prone to deficiency; it must not be subjected to Heat-Toxin, which could attack the Kidney and damage sinews and bones. Only the teeth, receiving the residual qi of bone, are the first to manifest disease, named "Zou Ma Gan" (Gangrenous Stomatitis progressing rapidly like a running horse), rather than developing slowly. Suitable internal medications include Gan Lu Yin (Sweet Dew Decoction), Di Huang Gao (Rehmannia Ointment), Hua Du Dan (Detoxifying Pill), Xiao Du Yin (Disinfecting Decoction). For external symptoms, apply the aforementioned Li Xiao San (Instant Efficacy Powder) and She Su Gao (Toad Venom Musk Ointment). Strictly avoid consuming foods with Heat-Toxic properties. This type of Gan syndrome differs from ordinary conditions; physicians should investigate deeply, prioritizing the preservation of the child's health. Using standard prescriptions makes complete recovery difficult.

Treating five types of Gan syndromes, eight types of dysentery, irregular milk and food intake, improper adjustment of cold and warmth, resulting in scorched yellow hair, withered and emaciated skin, thin legs and large abdomen, open fontanelle, gradual emaciation, intermittent chills and fever, night sweats, cough, swelling of lymph nodes behind the ear, abdominal masses, turbid urine resembling rice water, purulent dysentery with bluish-green sediment, biting eyebrows and fingers, geophagia or craving sweet/sour tastes, vomiting undigested food, frequent irritability and thirst, mental confusion, red nose and dry lips, emergence of intestinal parasites, Ascaris attacking the heart, Gan eye disorders such as Nyctalopia (Night Blindness), named "Ding Xi Gan". The efficacy of this prescription is miraculous.
Ke Pi (Oyster Shell, soaked in wine, bones removed, baked), Bai Wu Ti (White Melia Toosendan Fruit, peeled), Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome, stamens removed), Hu Huang Lian (Picrorhiza Rhizome, each 1.5 liang), Qing Dai (Indigo Naturalis, 0.5 liang used as coating).
The above ingredients are ground into fine powder. Form pills using pig bile and flour, sized like millet seeds. Take thirty pills per dose, swallowed with rice gruel, after meals and before bedtime, administered three times daily.