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[Zeng's Discussion] Fetal epilepsy (Tai Xian) refers to a condition where the fetus is startled in the womb, or the mother consumes excessive sour and salty foods, or is disturbed by the Seven Emotions (Joy, Anger, Worry, Pensiveness, Sorrow, Fear, Fright), thereby damaging the fetal Qi. It manifests within one hundred days after birth. During an attack, the infant experiences mental restlessness, a slightly sallow complexion, rebellious Qi with phlegm surging, upward deviation of the eyes, opisthotonos (body arching backward), and inability to cry. Treatment initially employs Shen Su Yin (Ginseng and Perilla Decoction) for harmonization, followed by alternating administration of Bu Jing Dan (Non-Startle Pill) or Hu Po Bao Long Wan (Amber Dragon-Hugging Pill). Mild cases can be cured, while severe cases are difficult to fully recover. Shen Su Yin treats fever; Bu Jing Dan treats convulsions due to fright; Hu Po Bao Long Wan treats convulsions due to fright.

When a newborn’s body resembles scalds from boiling water or burns, this is caused by the wet nurse consuming excessive rich and greasy foods. The wet nurse should take Qing Wei San (Stomach-Clearing Powder) (see Miscellaneous Diseases, Teeth Section) and Xiao Yao San (Free and Easy Wanderer Powder) (see Gynecology, Deficiency-Labor Section) to clear heat from Qi and Blood; administering a few drops to the infant is also acceptable. If the infant lacks skin and is not red, it is due to insufficient Spleen Qi of the mother; rice flour can be applied externally. If the area is red and hot, it is due to excessive Stomach Fire in the mother; gypsum can be applied externally. The Classics state: "The Spleen governs muscles, and the Lungs govern skin and hair." Thus, the pathology involves the Spleen and Lungs. For instance, sores on the forehead result from Fire and Earth combining, creating damp-heat that flows downward and attacks Kidney Water; this is difficult to treat. Sores on the feet indicate Yin deficiency with hyperactive Fire; such infants will die before reaching five years of age. If, within the first month, the infant exhibits mouth puckering (Cuo Kou), clenched fists, and a limp neck like a rope, this is caused by pathogenic factors overwhelming healthy Qi in the Liver and Kidneys; death is inevitable within three days. If male infants' fingers point inward and female infants' fingers point outward, the condition is treatable; however, red eyebrows indicate untreatability. Treatable cases are managed with Quan Xie San (Scorpion Powder) (see Mouth Lock Section) and Gou Teng San (Uncaria Powder) (see Slow Convulsion Section), among others. If caused by damage to Stomach Qi from severe illness leading to weakness of the Five Zang organs, use Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction) (see Weakness Section) and Qian Shi Di Huang Wan (Qian's Rehmannia Pill) (see Kidney Section). Redness of the face and lips indicates insufficient Kidney Water, with Liver Meridian Yin deficiency causing internal Fire stirring Wind-Heat; one should nourish Kidney Water to restrain hyperactive Yang. A soft body indicates insufficient congenital Qi and unfirm muscles; treatment should follow the principles for Wu Ruan (Five Flaccidities). The Tai Feng (Fetal Wind) described in *Taiping Shenghui Fang* was originally confused with Tai Jing (Fetal Fright); therefore, it is not adopted here.