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Previously, the full-body lamp-fire therapy was used for dispersing excess pathogens, and it was effective for all kinds of inexplicable strange conditions. However, if the condition involves chronic illness with body deficiency, sudden mental confusion, and unconsciousness, the previous lamp-fire therapy is not suitable; instead, "Life-Returning Moxa Fire" must be used to rescue the patient. This moxa fire can restore scattered primordial Yang (Yuan Yang), gather it into the Qi Sea (Qihai), consolidate the root, and prevent dispersion. The method is as follows: slice fresh ginger into thin pieces as thick as paper, about the size of a fingernail, and place them on the Weiliu point (at the end of the spinal column; Mingmen point is located between the lumbar and spinal vertebrae, directly opposite the navel anteriorly). Roll mugwort wool tightly into sizes like mung beans, place them on the ginger slices, and apply moxibustion. Each acupoint receives three moxa cones (zhuang). After finishing, place another ginger slice on the Yinjiao point below the navel and moxibustion as before. This moxa fire can be used not only for children but also for men and women suffering from wind-stroke, phlegm-obstruction, Qi-jue Yin-patterns, deficiency-cold collapse, and other critical conditions. It has the power to revive the dead, so do not underestimate it.

For infants suffering from evil invasion, external malevolent influences, or obstructions due to phlegm, fire, or wind leading to sudden death, immediately use full-body lamp-fire therapy to awaken them. If no one is available to perform this, pinch the Renzhong point (Renzhong, GV26) with the thumb. For mild cases, one pinch will cause crying and awakening; if there is no response, pinch Hegu (Hegu, LI4); if still no response, pinch Zhongchong (Zhongchong, PC9); if there is still no response, the condition is extremely severe. Use a moxa cone the size of a radish seed to moxibustion the Zhongchong point. Awakening occurs when the heat reaches the point. Zhongchong is the exit point of the Jueyin Pericardium meridian, which connects with the Shaoyin Heart. When this fire is lit, the heart will suddenly awaken; if there is absolutely no sensation to this fire, less than one in a hundred can be saved.

Chensha Jiangcan San (Cinnabar and Silkworm Powder): Treats mouth contraction (cuokou), umbilical wind (qifeng), and locked abdomen (suodu).
Ingredients: Jing Chensha (Cinnabar, water-ground, 5 qian), Zhi Jiangcan (Stiff Silkworm, stir-fried, 1 qian), Tian Zhu Huang (Bambusae Responsum, 0.5 qian), Bang Zhenzhu (Mussel Pearl, 0.3 qian), Zhen Shexiang (Real Musk, 0.1 qian).
Grind into powder. Take a small amount each time, mix with honey, and smear inside the infant's mouth.

Longdan Tang (Gentian Decoction): Treats fever, umbilical wind, and mouth contraction.
Ingredients: Longdan Cao (Gentianae Radix), Gouteng Gou (Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis), Bei Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Pian Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, stir-fried), Jing Chishao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Zhi Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Preparata), Ya Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix Sprout), Bai Fuling (Poria, 0.5 qian each), Chuan Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, wrapped in paper, baked, 0.1 qian).
Add one large date, decoct in water, and take warm.

Treatment for mouth contraction: Use Niuhuang (Calculus Bovis, 0.1 fen), grind into powder, mix with Zhuli (Bambusae Sap), and drip into the mouth.

Another prescription: Take one Ge Hu (Gekko, i.e., Gecko), put it in a bottle, add fine powder of Zhusha (Cinnabar), seal the bottle mouth for over a month. Let the Gecko eat the Cinnabar, then take it out. Its body will turn red. Dry it in the shade and grind into powder. Take 1-2 fen each time, mixed with wine.

Another prescription: For treating mouth contraction.
Ingredients: Chuanshan Jia (Manis Squama, three scales from the tail, fried in sheep fat until very yellow), Xie Shao (Scorpio, seven).
Grind into fine powder, mix with milk, apply to the breast, and let the infant suck. Wrap the infant in thick clothes; sweating after a short while indicates recovery.

Baosheng Tang (Preserve Life Decoction): Treats umbilical wind, locked abdomen, and trismus.
Ingredients: Bei Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, 0.7 qian), Chen Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Perfricatus, 0.5 qian), Xiao Juhong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride, 0.4 qian), Bai Fushen (Poria with Hostwood, 0.3 qian), Jingjie Sui (Schizonepetae Spica, 0.3 qian), Yuanzhi Rou (Polygalae Radix Cortex, 0.4 qian), Zhi Nanting (Arisomatis Tuber Preparatum, 0.5 qian), Ya Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix Sprout, 0.3 qian), Zhi Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Preparata, 0.2 qian).
Use Dengxincao (Junci Medulla) as an guiding herb.

Erdou San (Two Beans Powder): Treats umbilical swelling and protrusion.
Ingredients: Hong Fan Dou (Vigna Angularis Var. Conophylla), Dan Douchi (Sojae Semen Preparatum), Tian Nanxing (Arisomatis Tuber), Xian Zilian (Convolvuli Caulis Fresh, 1 qian each).
Grind into powder. Mix with a little natural juice of Banana Plantain (Musa Basjoo) and sesame oil, apply around the umbilicus. Recovery occurs when urination resumes naturally.

Longgu San (Dragon Bone Powder): Treats umbilical ulcer.
Ingredients: Shilong Guan (Geckoi Penis, 1 qian), Zhen Qingfen (Calomelas, 0.5 fen), Chuan Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 1 qian), Ku Baifan (Alumen Exsiccatum, 1 qian).
Grind into powder, apply dry to the lesion.

Another prescription: Burn red big sheep wool to ash, grind into powder, and apply. Effective.