小儿心胸高如覆掌,由肺热胀满之故。宜灸两乳。离乳寸半之上,两行三骨间六处,各灸三壮。春夏从下灸起,秋
冬从上灸起。(同上)
风入督脉,背脊受伤,背高如龟,宜用灸。肺 穴在三椎下两旁各一寸半。心 穴在五椎下两旁各一寸半。膈 穴
在七椎下两旁各一寸半。六处穴各灸三壮。以小儿中指节为一寸,艾柱如小枣大。(《圣惠方》)
一方,用龟尿点骨节上,亦可取效。(《笔峰方》)
用攒盒内小瓷盘,将皮硝装满,雄黄末盖面,绵纸糊口,以针刺孔,合定痞上,将袱捆紧,三日即消。(《保赤编》)
巴豆(一粒)杵烂,绵包塞鼻孔。男左女右,痰即自下。(《龚氏医鉴》)
头发竖黄,瘰瘰瘦弱,干林檎即红花脯研末,醋和敷之。(《赵氏幼科》)
虾蟆胆,点舌尖上立效。(《单方经验》)
未坚不可乱投药,宜以珊瑚研如粉,日些少点之,三日愈。(《钱相公筐中方》)
小儿断乳后,往往日夜啼哭,俗有“思奶疳”之说。用黑山栀(三个,烧存性)、辰砂、轻粉(各少许)共为研细末,
取生芝麻油调和。待儿睡着,四眼不见时,以药浓敷两眉间,醒来即不思食。不可说破,不效再加黄丹一钱,须拣伏断
及卯日。(《屡验方》)
The child's chest is high and protruding like an inverted palm, caused by lung heat leading to distension and fullness. Moxibustion on both breasts is indicated. At a location one and a half cun above the nipples, there are six points arranged in two rows of three; each point should receive three moxa cones. In spring and summer, moxibustion begins from below upwards; in autumn and winter, it begins from above downwards. (Ibid.)
When wind pathogens invade the Du Meridian (Governing Vessel), damaging the spinal column, the back becomes elevated like a turtle shell, and moxibustion is indicated. The Feishu (BL13) acupoint is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the third thoracic vertebra. Xinshu (BL15) is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the fifth thoracic vertebra. Geshu (BL17) is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the seventh thoracic vertebra. Each of these six points receives three moxa cones. One cun is measured using the middle segment of the child's middle finger, and the moxa cone should be the size of a small date. (*Qianjin Yaofang* / *Shenghui Fang*)
Another method involves applying turtle urine to the joints, which can also yield effective results. (*Bifeng Fang*)
Use Hu Fen (Lead White, *Cerussa*), stir-fried with salt until the color changes, then rub and apply onto the infant's abdomen. (*Zimu Milu*)
Take a small porcelain dish from a storage box, fill it completely with Mirabilite (Natrii Sulfas), cover the surface with powder of Realgar (Realgar Powder), seal the mouth with cotton paper, prick holes with a needle, place it firmly over the lump, and bind tightly with a cloth. It will resolve in three days. (*Baochi Bian*)
Crush one seed of Croton Tiglium (Ba Dou), wrap it in cotton, and insert it into the nostril. For boys, use the left nostril; for girls, the right. Phlegm will naturally drain downward. (*Gongshi Yijian*)
For hair that stands upright and is yellow, accompanied by scrofula and emaciation, grind dried Malus Pumila (Gan Lin Qin, also known as Hong Hua Fu) into powder, mix with vinegar, and apply topically. (*Zhao Shi Youke*)
Pulverize the center of Catalpa leaves (Qiu Ye) to extract juice and apply frequently. (*Qianjin Fang*)
Apply Toad Gallbladder (Xia Ma Dan) to the tip of the tongue for immediate effect. (*Danfang Jingyan*)
Mix powder of Adzuki Bean (Chi Xiao Dou) with wine and apply under the tongue. (*Cui Shi Zuan Yao*)
If the swelling has not hardened, do not indiscriminately administer medication. It is advisable to grind Coral (Shan Hu) into powder and apply a small amount daily; it will heal in three days. (*Qian Xiang Gong Kuang Zhong Fang*)
After weaning, infants often cry day and night, a condition colloquially known as "Milk-Craving Gan Disease" (Si Nai Gan). Use three Black Gardenia Fruits (Hei Shan Zhi), calcined to retain their character, along with minor amounts of Cinnabar (Chen Sha) and Calomel (Qing Fen). Grind them into a fine powder and blend with raw Sesame Oil (Sheng Zhi Ma You). When the child falls asleep and closes both eyes, apply the medicine thickly between the eyebrows. Upon waking, the child will no longer crave milk. Do not reveal this action. If ineffective, add one qian of Minium (Huang Dan). The procedure must be performed on specific auspicious days such as Fu days or Mao days. (*Lv Yan Fang*)