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Drooling (Zhi Yi) is caused by deficiency-cold of the Spleen and Stomach, leading to saliva flowing out and soaking the cheeks, unable to be controlled. Treatment should strongly warm the Spleen; Jiang Shu San (Ginger and Atractylodes Powder) is the primary formula, or Ba Xian Gao (Eight Immortals Cake). Adding Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix) and Bai Kou Ren (Amomi Fructus Rotundus) is also excellent.

Jiang Shu San (Ginger and Atractylodes Powder)
Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix) (each 5 qian); Chuan Bai Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Praeparatum), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Qing Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) (each 2.5 qian).
Made into pills with paste, size of hemp seeds. For a one-year-old infant, administer 10 pills per dose, taken down with rice water.

Ba Xian Gao (Eight Immortals Cake)
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (5 qian); Yi Yi Ren (Coicis Semen), Qian Shi (Euryales Semen), Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Fu Ling (Poria), Lian Rou (Nelumbinis Plumula) (each 4 liang); Bai Mi Fen (White Rice Flour) (5 sheng); Bai Yang Tang (White Cane Sugar) (as needed).

The umbilicus is the stalk of life generation, internally connecting to the Zang-Fu organs. Occasionally, fluid exudes, or it becomes red and swollen, or sores develop; these are all due to Wind-Dampness pathogens attacking. One should use powder of Bai Shi Zhi (Alumen), baked to remove fire heat, applied externally, three times a day. Alternatively, apply You Fa Hui (Ash from oil-treated hair), Dang Gui powder (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), or Xia Ma Hui (Ash from toad), which are also effective.

An Qi San (Umbilical Stabilizing Powder)
Gua Di (Cucumeris Fructus), Nan Xing (Arisaematis Rhizoma), Bai Lian (Bletillae Rhizoma), Chi Xiao Dou (Vigna Adzuki).
At the time of cutting the umbilical cord, mix the four medicines in equal parts into powder. Take 3 qian each time, mix with natural juice of Ba Jiao (Musa Paradisiaca), and apply around the four sides of the umbilicus. This can eliminate dampness and consolidate Qi.

Wang Jieting said: At the time of cutting the umbilical cord, use Qi Ai (Artemisia argyi) made into a wick, soaked in sesame oil, ignite the umbilical cord until it burns to a charred state before cutting. After cutting, wrap tightly with soft cloth and thick cotton. Check daily to prevent infiltration by infant urine. This can prevent Qi Feng (Neonatal Tetanus).

Yang Hanyi said: After the umbilical cord falls off, place it on a new tile, preserve its nature (retain medicinal properties), grind into fine powder. Take 1 fen (weight unit), mix evenly with 5 li of Guo Fei Zhu Sha (Cinnabaris processed with water). Separately, decoct Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), and Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix) into juice. Mix with the powder to form a thin paste. Apply to the nipple, let the infant suck and swallow. Finish within one day. The next day, black stool will be passed. This can prevent dense pox and leave no scar marks.

Speech is the expression of the heart's voice. If the mother has been affected by Startling Evil, the infant may sense this Qi, causing the Heart Spirit to lose its residence and the root of the tongue to become obstructed. Chang Pu Wan (Acorus Pill) is the primary formula.

Chang Pu Wan (Acorus Pill)
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber), Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Yuan Zhi (Polygalae Radix), Chang Pu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma) (each 2 qian); Ru Xiang (Boswelliae Resina), Zhu Sha (Cinnabaris) (each 1 qian).
Made into honey pills, size of hemp seeds. Take 10 pills per dose, taken down with Jing Mi Tang (Rice Decoction).