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Aphthous stomatitis (鹅口疮), characterized by white debris filling the mouth and tongue like a goose's beak, is fatal if not treated promptly. First, decoct raw Gancao Tang (Licorice Decoction) and use a new, soft blue cloth to dip and wipe the inside of the mouth. Separately, take 3 qian of Bohe Herba (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), 2 qian of Huangbai Cortex Phellodendri, 5 fen of Pengsha Borax, 4 fen of Qingdai Folium Indigoferae (prepared by water flotation), 2 fen of Zhusha Cinnabaris, 2 fen of Bingpian Borneolum Syntheticum, 1 qian of Kufan Alum, and 1 qian of Yuanming Powder Mirabilite. Grind them together into an extremely fine powder. Apply a small amount to the mouth and tongue for self-healing. Externally, mix 1 fen of Shexiang Moschus, 2 fen of Wuzhuyu Fructus Evodiae, 1 grain of Badou Fructus Crotonis (shelled), 2 grains of Bimazi Semen Ricini (shelled), and 3 qian of Xianshengdi Radix Rehmanniae Recens. Pound them into a paste and apply to the Yongquan acupoint (K1, located at the center of the sole) on both feet. Wrap with a cloth overnight.

Another prescription for all diseases in the infant's mouth and all heat-toxins: Equal parts (2 fen each) of Yuanming Powder Mirabilite, Pengsha Borax, Bingpian Borneolum Syntheticum, Zhusha Cinnabaris, Mingxionghuang Realgar, Qingdai Folium Indigoferae, Huanglian Rhizoma Coptidis, and Huangbai Cortex Phellodendri. Grind into an extremely fine powder and apply a small amount to the corners of the mouth and tongue for cure.

Another prescription for aphthous ulcers in the mouth and tongue: Grind Wuzhuyu Fructus Evodiae into powder, mix with vinegar, and apply to the soles of both feet. Cure occurs overnight.

Another prescription: Equal parts of Mingfan Alum and ash from the tip of the kitchen stove (Zaoxin Tu). Grind into powder, mix with egg white to form a cake, apply to the soles of both feet, wrap with cloth overnight, and wash off after healing.

Another prescription for aphthous ulcers preventing suckling: Mix Miduoseng Lead Monoxide with raw rice vinegar, apply to the soles of both feet, and wash off immediately upon healing.

Another prescription treating aphthous ulcers and Ma Ya Gan (horse tooth canker): Renlong (Ascaris lumbricoides), washed with urine, baked on tiles until crisp, ground into fine powder. Add a small amount of Qingdai Folium Indigoferae and Bingpian Borneolum Syntheticum.

Another prescription for white coating and stiff tongue preventing suckling: Use 1 grain of Badou Fructus Crotonis and 1 li of Shexiang Moschus. Grind together into pills and apply to the center between the eyebrows. Cure occurs when the tongue turns red.

Infants unable to open their eyes at birth are caused by the pregnant woman's irregular diet, indulgence in rich and strong flavors, leading to heat-toxin steaming. Decoct Dengxin Caulis Junci, Huanglian Rhizoma Coptidis, Qinpi Cortex Fraxini, and Muzei Equiseti Herba (each 1 qian) in water and frequently wash the eyes; they will open naturally.

Another method: Use Renzhonghuang Human Waste Extract soaked in boiling water, or steam to obtain concentrated juice, and drink frequently for excellent results.

Another method: Urgently administer Fenqing Pig Urine.

Another prescription: Equal parts of Shengdi Radix Rehmanniae Preparata, Chishao Radix Paeoniae Rubra, Gancao Radix Glycyrrhizae, and Juhua Flos Chrysanthemi. Decoct in water and take orally. Named Dihuang Tang (Rehmannia Decoction).

Externally, decoct Xiongdan Bear Gallbladder and Huanglian Rhizoma Coptidis (each 5 fen) in water to wash the eyes. If the eyelids are ulcerated, continue internal administration of Dihuang Tang (Rehmannia Decoction) and externally apply Ruzheng Huanglian Rhizoma Coptidis steamed with milk to the eyes.

For infants within one month whose eyes remain closed, with photophobia, swelling, and pain: Use raw Gancao Radix Glycyrrhizae, roast with Zhu Danzhi Pig Bile, grind into powder, mix with Mi Tan Water (rice washing water), and administer a small amount for cure.