《圣惠》夫赤丹者,由风毒之重,故使赤也,初发胗起,大如连钱,小者如麻豆,
肉上生粟,色如鸡冠,故亦谓之茱萸丹也。
治小儿赤丹毒肿。升麻膏
川升麻 白蔹 漏芦 川芒硝(各一两) 黄芩 枳壳 连翘 蛇衔草(各一两半) 栀子
仁蒴 (各二两)
上锉细。以猪脂一斤半,慢火煎诸药令赤色,去滓,放冷,瓷盒收。旋取涂之。
治小儿面身卒得赤丹,或痒或肿,不速疗之,即杀人,宜用此方。
羚羊角屑(八两)
上,以水五升,煎一升,绢滤。入炼了猪脂五两和涂。
张涣升麻膏 治赤丹初发,肉如火,色如鸡冠,又名茱萸丹。
川升麻 白蔹 漏芦 芒硝(各一分) 连翘 栀子仁(各半两)
上细锉。以猪脂半斤,慢火同煎诸药,令赤色,去滓,放冷涂。
《千金》云∶凡小儿丹初从背起,遍身如细 ,一宿成疮,名茱萸丹。赤小豆为粉、
粉之,如未成疮,以鸡子白调敷之。
治小儿赤丹。
醋和荞麦面涂之。唾调胡粉,从外向内涂之。猪脂和锻铁屎敷之。鸡白调黄
米粉涂。赤足蜈蚣为末,入硫黄研匀,水调,翎扫,头焦即止。天茄儿叶,
俗名老鸦眼睛,取叶和醋擂,敷。以蓼子盐汤洗了, 蓼涂之。
《千金》治小儿火丹,色如朱,皮中走。
醋研豉成膏,敷。鲤鱼血频频涂。研粟米涂。
The *Shenghui Fang* states: The so-called Chi Dan (Red Erysipelas) is caused by severe wind-toxin pathogenic factors, resulting in redness of the skin. Initially, rashes appear; large ones are like connected coins, while small ones are the size of hemp seeds or beans. Millet-like granules grow on the flesh, and the color resembles that of a rooster's comb; therefore, it is also called Zhuyu Dan (Cornel Erysipelas).
To treat pediatric Chi Dan toxic swelling. Shengma Gao (Cinnamon Twig Ointment):
Chuan Shengma (*Cimicifugae Rhizoma*), Bai Lian (*Ampelopsis Radix*), Lou Lu (*Euphorbiae Humifusae Herba*), Chuan Mang Xiao (*Natrii Sulfas*) (each 1 liang), Huang Qin (*Scutellariae Radix*), Zhi Qiao (*Aurantii Fructus*), Lian Qiao (*Forsythiae Fructum*), She Xian Cao (*Siphonostegiae Herba*) (each 1.5 liang), Zhi Zi Ren (*Gardeniae Semen*), Shuo Di (*Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma*) (each 2 liang).
Finely chop the above herbs. Using 1.5 jin of lard, slowly decoct the herbs until they turn reddish. Strain out the dregs, allow to cool, and store in a porcelain container. Apply as needed.
To treat sudden onset of Chi Dan on the face and body in children, characterized by itching or swelling. If not treated promptly, it can be fatal; this formula is suitable.
Ling Yang Jiao Xie (Antelope Horn Shavings) (8 liang).
Decoct the above in 5 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng, then filter through silk cloth. Mix with 5 liang of refined lard and apply.
Zhang Huan’s Shengma Gao: Treats early-stage Chi Dan where the flesh feels hot like fire and the color resembles a rooster's comb; also known as Zhuyu Dan.
Chuan Shengma (*Cimicifugae Rhizoma*), Bai Lian (*Ampelopsis Radix*), Lou Lu (*Euphorbiae Humifusae Herba*), Mang Xiao (*Natrii Sulfas*) (each 1 fen), Lian Qiao (*Forsythiae Fructum*), Zhi Zi Ren (*Gardeniae Semen*) (each 0.5 liang).
Finely chop the above. Using half a jin of lard, slowly decoct the herbs together until reddish. Strain the dregs, allow to cool, and apply.
The *Qianjin Fang* states: Whenever pediatric Dan toxicity begins from the back, spreading over the body like fine millet grains, forming sores overnight, it is named Zhuyu Dan. Grind Chi Xiao Dou (Adzuki Bean) into powder and dust it on the affected area; if sores have not yet formed, mix with egg white for application.
To treat pediatric Chi Dan.
Mix Qiao Mai Mian (Buckwheat Flour) with vinegar and apply. Mix Hu Fen (Lead Carbonate) with saliva and apply from the outside inward. Mix Zhu Zhi (Pork Fat) with Duan Tie Shi (Iron Scoria) for application. Mix Huang Mi Fen (Yellow Rice Flour) with egg white for application. Powder Chi Zu Wu Gong (Scolopendra Subspinipes), mix evenly with Liu Huang (Sulfur), dilute with water, and sweep onto the area with a feather brush; stop when the head turns scorched/black. Tian Qie Er Ye (Leaves of Solanum Melongena), commonly known as Lao Ya Yan Jing (Crow's Eyes); take the leaves, grind with vinegar, and apply. Wash with Liao Zi Yan Tang (Polygonum Salt Decoction), then apply Liao Cao (Polygonum Hydropiper).
The *Qianjin Fang* treats pediatric Huo Dan (Fire Erysipelas), where the color is like cinnabar and moves within the skin.
Grind Chi Dou (Black Soybean/Douchi) with vinegar into a paste and apply. Frequently apply Li Yu Xue (Carp Blood). Grind Su Mi (Millet) and apply.