《巢氏病源》小儿殃火丹候∶丹发两胁及腋下、膀上,谓之殃火丹也。
《千金》治小儿殃火丹,每着两胁及腋下者方。
上伏龙肝末和油敷之,干则易。若入腹及阴,以慎火草取汁,服之。
《圣惠》治小儿殃火丹,生于胁、腋下方。
上川朴硝细研为散。每服以竹沥调下半钱。量儿大小,加减与服之。
《圣惠》又方
上以浮萍草捣,绞取汁,时时与儿服之。
张涣拔毒散方 治丹发生于两胁及腋下,乃名殃火丹。
川朴硝(一两) 栀子仁(半两)
上件捣,罗为细末,每用半钱。好醋调涂患处,次用山栀膏方。
山栀子仁(四两) 生鲫鱼(半斤)
上同捣如泥。每用少许,以醋化,看丹发患处涂之。
《颅囟经》∶神气丹从头背上起。
上用牯牛骨烧灰,羊脂调涂之。
《巢氏病源》小儿神火丹候∶丹发两膀,不过一日便赤黑,谓之神火丹也。
《圣惠》治小儿神火丹方。
上景天花捣,绞取汁,先微揩丹上,后涂之,以瘥为度。《婴孺》方同云∶先刺丹上,令血出涂刺上。
《圣惠》又方
上以鲫鱼半斤,捣如泥,涂丹上,唯数涂为良。
《圣惠》又方
上以栀子仁捣末,用醋和涂之。
《颅囟经》∶神灶丹从肚起。
上用土蜂窠、杏仁、腻粉、生油调涂,立瘥。
《巢氏病源》小儿鬼火丹候∶丹发两臂,赤起如李子,谓之鬼火丹也。
《颅囟经》∶鬼火丹从面上起。
上用灶下土,鸡子白调,涂之立瘥。
《圣惠》治小儿鬼火丹方。
戎盐(一两) 附子(一枚,烧灰)
上件药细研为散,以雄鸡血调涂之。
《圣惠》又方
景天草(五两) 蛇衔草(三两)
上件药捣如泥,以鸡血调涂之。
《婴孺》∶鬼火丹初发两臂起,赤如小豆及大豆治之方。
上用苦桃皮煮汁,浴之。
《婴孺》又方
上用虎脂随病涂之。
张涣戎盐散方 治丹发两臂赤起如李子乃名鬼火丹。
戎盐(一两) 附子(一枚) 雄黄(半两,细研,水飞)
上件同研细。每用少许,以雄鸡血调涂患处。
According to *Chao Shi Bing Yuan* (Source of Diseases of Chao Yuanfang) regarding the condition of infant Yinghuo Dan (Yinghuo Erysipelas): The erysipelas erupts on both flanks and axillae, as well as the arms, and is termed Yinghuo Dan.
The *Qianjin Fang* (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold) provides a formula for treating infant Yinghuo Dan when it manifests on the two flanks and axillae.
Take the powder of Fulonggan (Vermilion Dragon Liver, i.e., soot from the kitchen hearth), mix with oil, and apply to the affected area; change when dry. If the eruption spreads to the abdomen and yin region, extract juice from Shenhuocao (Houttuynia cordata or similar herb) and administer orally.
The *Taiping Shenghui Fang* (Holy惠民 Formulas of the Taiping Era) provides a formula for treating infant Yinghuo Dan arising in the flank and axilla.
Take Chuan Puxiao (Natrii Sulfas), finely grind into a powder. Administer half qian each time, mixed with Zhuli (Bamboo Sap). Adjust the dosage according to the child's age and size.
Another formula from the *Taiping Shenghui Fang*:
Crush Fupingcao (Marsilea quadrifolia), squeeze out the juice, and administer to the child frequently.
Zhang Huan's Baidu San (Detoxification Powder) Formula: Treats erysipelas occurring on the two flanks and axillae, named Yinghuo Dan.
Chuan Puxiao (1 liang) Zishiren (Gardenia Fructus, 0.5 liang)
Pound the above ingredients, sift into fine powder. Use half qian each time. Mix with good vinegar and apply to the lesion. Subsequently use the Shanzhi Gao (Gardenia Ointment) formula.
Shanzhiren (Gardenia Fructus, 4 liang) Fresh Crucian Carp (0.5 jin)
Pound these together into a paste. Take a small amount each time, dissolve in vinegar, and observe the site of the erysipelas eruption for application.
The *Luxin Jing* (Classic of the Cranium and Fontanelle) states: Shenqi Dan (Divine Qi Erysipelas) begins from the head and back.
Take Guniugu (Male Ox Bone), burn to ash, mix with Yangzhi (Sheep Fat), and apply.
According to *Chao Shi Bing Yuan* regarding the condition of infant Shenhuo Dan: The erysipelas erupts on both arms, turning red-black within one day, and is called Shenhuo Dan.
The *Taiping Shenghui Fang* provides a formula for treating infant Shenhuo Dan.
Take Jingtianhua (Hydrangea macrophylla var. thunbergii), crush, and squeeze out the juice. First gently rub the erysipelas site, then apply the juice. Continue until healed. The formula in *Yingru* is identical, stating: First prick the erysipelas site to let blood flow out, then apply [the medicine] to the pricked spots.
Another formula from the *Taiping Shenghui Fang*:
Take half a jin of crucian carp, pound into a paste, and apply to the erysipelas. Multiple applications are beneficial.
Another formula from the *Taiping Shenghui Fang*:
Take Zishiren (Gardenia Fructus), pound into powder, mix with vinegar, and apply.
The *Luxin Jing* states: Shenzao Dan (Divine Stove Erysipelas) begins from the abdomen.
Take Tufengke (Earthen Beehive), Xingren (Apricot Seed), Nifen (Calomel/White Mercurous Chloride), and Shengyou (Raw Oil), mix and apply; cure will be immediate.
According to *Chao Shi Bing Yuan* regarding the condition of infant Guohuo Dan (Ghost Fire Erysipelas): The erysipelas erupts on both arms, rising red like a plum, and is called Guohuo Dan.
The *Luxin Jing* states: Guohuo Dan begins from the face.
Take Zaoxiatu (Soil from under the stove), mix with Jizibai (Egg White), apply, and cure will be immediate.
The *Taiping Shenghui Fang* provides a formula for treating infant Guohuo Dan.
Rongyan (Rock Salt, 1 liang) Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Root, 1 piece, burned to ash)
Finely grind the above medicines into a powder. Mix with Xiongji Xue (Rooster Blood) and apply.
Another formula from the *Taiping Shenghui Fang*:
Jingtiancao (Sedum aizoon, 5 liang) Shehexiancao (Patrinia scabiosifolia, 3 liang)
Pound the above medicines into a paste. Mix with chicken blood and apply.
The *Yingru* states: For Guohuo Dan initially erupting on both arms, red like small or large beans, here is the treatment method.
Boil Kutao Pi (Bitter Peach Bark) in water to make a decoction, and bathe the affected area.
Another formula from the *Yingru*:
Apply Hu Zhi (Tiger Fat) according to the disease site.
Zhang Huan's Rongyan San (Rock Salt Powder) Formula: Treats erysipelas erupting on both arms, red and raised like plums, named Guohuo Dan.
Rongyan (Rock Salt, 1 liang) Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Root, 1 piece) Xionghuang (Realgar, 0.5 liang, finely ground, washed with water)
Grind the above ingredients together finely. Take a small amount each time. Mix with Rooster Blood and apply to the affected area.