脐惊风：因产下剪脐，入风毒于脐内，口吐白沫，四肢掣动，手拈拳。眼偏左右，此症三朝一七便发，两眼角起黄丹，夜啼，口内喉潢有白泡，针挑破出血即愈（《针灸大成·治小儿诸惊推揉等法》）。
四缝四穴，在手四指内中节，用三棱针出血，治小儿猢狲痨症（《奇效良方》）。
猢狲痨，小儿有此症，求食不止，终夜不睡，用针刺两手面中三指中节能曲处。周岁者用中号针，六七岁用大号针，刺进半分许，遇骨微位即拨出，不可误针筋上。若疳甚无水，刺数日方有白水；不甚者，即有白浆。刺数日，随有血，一指有血，一指不刺；二指有血，停止二指不刺；若六指俱有血，病痊，不复刺矣。凡刺，须隔一日，侯天晴，雨则无益。刺后即得睡，减贪馋，忌枣、栗干甜果物，食则复发。如初刺有血，非此症矣（《串雅外编·针法入门》）。
本组112例，病程5一38天。治法：常规消毒后，用三棱针（婴儿用5分毫升）点刺四缝穴，挤出粘液后，以酒精棉球轻按针孔。每日刺1次，每次一手，两手交替，一般不配合任何药物。注意患儿寒暖，饮食宜清淡易于消化，免食生冷粘腻辛辣等物。结果：痊愈82例（73.2%），显效21例（18.8%），无效9（8.0%），有效者平均治疗5次（《中医杂志》）。
针治小儿发热的初步介绍
以针刺四缝、手十井（少商、商阳、中冲、关冲、少泽双侧）为主，治疗小儿发热，效果较好。各穴皆以连刺使其出血，针四缝穴时，以点刺四缝穴处的静脉，如发烧兼便秘者加支沟、照海，不思饮食者加内关、足三里。10例病儿，经1次治愈者5人，2次治愈者3人，3次治愈的1人，4次治愈的1人（《广东中医》）。
四缝，两手除拇指外四指掌面之第一指节与第二指节横纹缝之两头（每指二穴），刺出黄白色之透明液体。主治小儿疳疾（《中国针灸学》）。
四缝，奇穴。手食、中、无名、小指掌侧的第一节与第二节关节部横纹中间；一说在食、中、无名、小指掌侧第一二节横纹两头，每指二穴，左右共16穴。或谓在无名指中节，用圆利针点刺挤出血。主治小儿消耗症，轻症点刺挤出血液，重症挤出黄白色透明粘液。据称针后二三天即有显著效果（《针灸孔穴及其疗法便览》）。
以清疳健脾汤（苏条参、白术、黄芪、当归头、茯苓、酸枣仁、龙眼肉、炒鸡内金各10克，广木香、淡竹叶、薄荷、炙甘草各3克，炙远志6克，蝉蜕5克，生姜1片，大枣3枚）加减及针刺疗法（主穴：四缝，刺约1分深，以出黄白色粘液为度。配穴：内关、内庭、行间。每日或间日1次，每次取单侧四缝和对侧配穴）治疗本证。结果：中药加针刺组80例，治愈73例，好转5例，无效2例；中药组4Q例，治愈28例，好转8例，无效4例；对照组20例（西药对症处理），治愈4例，好转5例，无效11例（《云南中医杂志》）。
操作时拉住患儿手，使其掌心向上，手指伸直，局部先用碘酒、酒精消毒，再用消毒后的三棱针或缝衣针进行快速点刺，约刺入2～3毫米，刺后从针孔挤出黄白色粘稠液体，取双侧，3天1次，3次为一疗程。共治疗37例，其中显效者3例，好转者21例，无效3例（《辽宁中医杂志》）。
小儿暴痫，若目反上视，眸子动，当灸囟中…·次灸两耳后完骨上青脉，亦可以针刺令血出（《备急千金要方》）。
耳壳后，耳壳后背紫红筋上分岔处，刺出血，治疗小儿头部黄水疮（《经外奇穴汇编》）。
治小儿暴痫者，一法，大人当耳上横三指，小儿各自取其指也，次灸两耳后，完骨上青脉，亦可针刺令血出（《普济方·针灸》）。
用三棱针点刺四缝穴试治小儿口腔炎近20例，取得了满意的疗效，一般经1一2次治疗即可痊愈，具体操作方法是，用三棱针（或圆利针）速刺，进入皮下后．迅速捻转一周，放出少许的淋巴液或血液即可，每隔3－4天针1次（《辽宁医药》）。
穴位割治疗法治疗儿童哮喘256例，年龄在3一14岁之间。病程在1～12年，分两组观察，单纯割治组116例，取穴：第一次膻中，第二次双侧肺俞，第三次双侧喘息．每周1次，一般治疗3次，有效率79%；割治加服止喘药组140例，有效率80%，两组无显著差异，但发作期加药能1－2天控制发作或明显减轻，不加药则大部分需耍2～3天逐渐控制或减轻，不加止喘药组，有4例割治后喘息加重。
热泻，治宜清热化湿，取穴尾窍骨（位于尾骨尖上l寸处），配脐中四边穴（位于脐中上下左右各1寸处）、合谷、少商和商阳，点刺出血，病情重者每日针灸1次，病情轻者隔日针灸l次（《陕西新医药》）。
小见新针退热911人次疗效观察
针刺少商、合谷和曲池等穴治疗911人次发烧的病儿，收到了显著效果，有效率达72.9%。有些病儿，针刺1次体温即逐渐降到正常，有些孩子在降温后又重复上升，可再行针刺，多数可再次收效．但最少应相隔1.5－2小时后进行第二次针刺。具体方法是：少商穴点刺放血，合谷与曲池穴进针0.5一1.5寸，以强刺激手法快速捻转（《护理杂志》）。
小儿夜啼症，多见于3岁以下婴幼儿，大多由受惊后引起。根据祖国医学理论，选用手厥阴心包经的中冲穴点刺放血治疗小儿夜啼症33例，其中周惊吓所致的32例，均当日见效，且在一周内无复发；另一例因患腹泻伴随夜啼，治疗无效（《赤脚医生杂志》）。
三棱针疗法：取尺泽、曲池、委中、中封、肾俞、命门、小肠俞。每周1次，10次为一疗程。
皮肤针疗法：取穴：小腹部任脉，足少阴经循行路线、八髎、夹脊11－21、三阴交、太溪。每日睡前叩刺1次。
水气罐疗法：神阙以下每隔二横指一罐，至中极；由神阙向左右旁开二横指再向下拔3－4罐；骶髂关节左右各拔3－4罐。
割治疗法：取穴：11胸椎棘突旁开3－4厘米，或鱼际。自第11胸椎棘突开始，向左或右割3－4厘米，破皮见血为度，敷以消毒沙布包扎即可。割治鱼际穴，刀口呈纵线即和肌纤维走行一致（《实用针灸学》）。
鱼际穴作浅表割开，挤出黄白色约黄豆大的脂状物，撒上止血粉，盖好消毒沙布包扎。根据不同的疳积患者，采用各种中药配方和西药对症治疗。本组350例随访两个月。结果：显效215例，进步120例，无效15例，总有效率95.7%（《上海中医药杂志》）。
小儿惊风，用三分毫针。风关此穴在食指根横纹中，稍稍外口下，针见血即可。针毕务必出汗为妙，不见汗不效，见汗时须避风，待至汗消妥当，方可任意街游，不然不策惊病不痊，而惊风更重，再针不效，须下药饵，顾复之家留意可也。男先左手，女先右手。小儿疹痘时以及疮疡泄泻等症，万不可针，至嘱至嘱（《针法穴道记》）。
脐部惊风：因分娩时剪断脐带，风毒侵入脐内所致。症状表现为口吐白沫，四肢抽搐，手指紧握成拳，眼球向左右偏斜。此症多在出生后第三天或第七天发作，两眼角出现黄色结痂（黄丹），夜间啼哭不止，口腔及咽喉处有白色水泡。用针挑破水泡出血即可痊愈（《针灸大成·治小儿诸惊推揉等法》）。
四缝穴共有四个穴位，位于手四指内侧中间指节的横纹处。使用三棱针点刺出血，用于治疗小儿“猢狲痨”症（《奇效良方》）。
猢狲痨是小儿特有的一种病症，表现为食欲亢进、不断索食，整夜无法入睡。治疗方法是用针刺两手食指、中指、无名指和小指掌面中间指节可弯曲处的穴位。周岁患儿使用中等号针，六至七岁患儿使用大号针。针刺深度约半分许，当针尖触及骨骼微位时即拔出，切勿误伤筋脉。若疳积严重且体内津液枯竭，需连续针刺数日后才会渗出白水；病情较轻者，则会立即渗出白色浆液。连续针刺数日后，开始渗血。此时遵循“一指有血则刺另一指无血之指，二指有血则停止刺其余二指”的原则；若六指均能刺出血，说明病愈，不再继续针刺。凡进行针刺治疗，须隔日一次，并选择晴天进行，雨天施治无效。针刺后患儿能安然入睡，贪吃症状减轻。饮食需忌食枣、栗子、干果及甜食，否则病情会复发。若初次针刺即见血液流出，则不属于此症（《串雅外编·针法入门》）。
本组共112例患者，病程在5至38天之间。治疗方法：常规消毒后，使用三棱针（婴儿选用5分毫升规格）点刺四缝穴，挤出粘液后，以酒精棉球轻按针孔。每日针刺1次，每次只刺一只手，双手交替进行，一般不配合任何药物治疗。注意患儿的冷暖调节，饮食宜清淡、易于消化，避免食用生冷、粘腻、辛辣等食物。结果：痊愈82例（73.2%），显效21例（18.8%），无效9例（8.0%），有效者平均治疗5次（《中医杂志》）。
针治小儿发热的初步介绍
以针刺四缝穴和手十井穴（少商、商阳、中冲、关冲、少泽，双侧）为主，治疗小儿发热，效果较好。各穴位均采用连刺使其出血。针刺四缝穴时，点刺该处的静脉。若发烧兼有便秘者，加刺支沟穴、照海穴；食欲不振者，加刺内关穴、足三里穴。10例患儿中，经1次治愈者5人，2次治愈者3人，3次治愈者1人，4次治愈者1人（《广东中医》）。
四缝穴，位于两手除拇指外的四指掌面第一指节与第二指节横纹缝的两端（每指两个穴位）。针刺可引出黄白色的透明液体。主治小儿疳疾（《中国针灸学》）。
四缝穴，属经外奇穴。位于手食指、中指、无名指、小指掌侧第一节与第二节关节部横纹的中间；另一种说法是在食指、中指、无名指、小指掌侧第一、二节横纹的两端，每指两个穴位，左右共16穴。也有观点认为在无名指中节。使用圆利针点刺并挤出血。主治小儿消耗症（疳积），轻症点刺挤出血液，重症挤出黄白色透明粘液。据称针刺后两三天即有显著效果（《针灸孔穴及其疗法便览》）。
采用清疳健脾汤（苏条参、白术、黄芪、当归头、茯苓、酸枣仁、龙眼肉、炒鸡内金各10克，广木香、淡竹叶、薄荷、炙甘草各3克，炙远志6克，蝉蜕5克，生姜1片，大枣3枚）加减以及针刺疗法（主穴：四缝穴，刺入约1分深，以出黄白色粘液为度。配穴：内关、内庭、行间。每日或隔日1次，每次取单侧四缝和对侧配穴）治疗本证。结果：中药加针刺组80例，治愈73例，好转5例，无效2例；单纯中药组40例，治愈28例，好转8例，无效4例；对照组20例（西药对症处理），治愈4例，好转5例，无效11例（《云南中医杂志》）。
操作时拉住患儿的手，使其掌心向上，手指伸直。局部先用碘酒、酒精消毒，再用消毒后的三棱针或缝衣针进行快速点刺，刺入深度约2～3毫米。刺后从针孔挤出黄白色粘稠液体。取双侧穴位，3天1次，3次为一个疗程。共治疗37例，其中显效3例，好转21例，无效3例（《辽宁中医杂志》）。
小儿暴痫，若出现眼睛上翻、瞳孔转动等症状，应灸囟中穴……另有一法，灸两耳后完骨上的青色血脉，也可以针刺令其出血（《备急千金要方》）。
在耳壳后方，耳壳背面的紫红色筋脉分岔处，刺出血，用于治疗小儿头部黄水疮（《经外奇穴汇编》）。
治疗小儿暴痫的方法之一：大人在耳上横量三指宽的距离，小儿则各自取其相应的指宽距离，其次灸两耳后完骨上的青色血脉，也可以针刺令其出血（《普济方·针灸》）。
用三棱针点刺四缝穴试治小儿口腔炎近20例，取得了满意的疗效，一般经过1～2次治疗即可痊愈。具体操作方法是：用三棱针（或圆利针）速刺，进入皮下后，迅速捻转一周，放出少许淋巴液或血液即可，每隔3～4天针刺1次（《辽宁医药》）。
穴位割治疗法治疗儿童哮喘256例，年龄在3～14岁之间。病程在1～12年，分为两组观察。单纯割治组116例，取穴：第一次膻中穴，第二次双侧肺俞穴，第三次双侧喘息穴，每周1次，一般治疗3次，有效率79%；割治加服止喘药组140例，有效率80%，两组无显著差异。但发作期加药能1～2天控制发作或明显减轻，不加药则大部分需要2～3天逐渐控制或减轻。不加止喘药组中，有4例割治后喘息加重。
热泻，治宜清热化湿。取穴尾窍骨（位于尾骨尖上1寸处），配伍脐中四边穴（位于脐中上下左右各1寸处）、合谷穴、少商穴和商阳穴，点刺出血。病情重者每日针灸1次，病情轻者隔日针灸1次（《陕西新医药》）。
小见新针退热911人次疗效观察
针刺少商、合谷和曲池等穴治疗911人次发烧的病儿，收到了显著效果，有效率达72.9%。有些病儿，针刺1次体温即逐渐降到正常；有些孩子在降温后又重复上升，可再行针刺，多数可再次收效，但最少应相隔1.5～2小时后进行第二次针刺。具体方法是：少商穴点刺放血，合谷与曲池穴进针0.5～1.5寸，以强刺激手法快速捻转（《护理杂志》）。
小儿夜啼症多见于3岁以下婴幼儿，大多由受惊引起。根据祖国医学理论，选用手厥阴心包经的中冲穴点刺放血治疗小儿夜啼症33例，其中因惊吓所致的32例，均当日见效，且在一周内无复发；另一例因患腹泻伴随夜啼，治疗无效（《赤脚医生杂志》）。
三棱针疗法：取尺泽穴、曲池穴、委中穴、中封穴、肾俞穴、命门穴、小肠俞穴。每周1次，10次为一个疗程。
皮肤针疗法：取穴：小腹部任脉循行路线、足少阴经循行路线、八髎穴、夹脊11-21穴、三阴交穴、太溪穴。每日睡前叩刺1次。
水气罐疗法：神阙穴以下每隔二横指距离拔一罐，直至中极穴；由神阙穴向左右旁开二横指再向下拔3～4罐；骶髂关节左右各拔3～4罐。
割治疗法：取穴：第11胸椎棘突旁开3～4厘米处，或鱼际穴。自第11胸椎棘突开始，向左或右割3～4厘米，破皮见血为度，敷以消毒纱布包扎即可。割治鱼际穴，刀口呈纵线即和肌纤维走行一致（《实用针灸学》）。
鱼际穴作浅表割开，挤出黄白色约黄豆大的脂状物，撒上止血粉，盖好消毒纱布包扎。根据不同的疳积患者，采用各种中药配方和西药对症治疗。本组350例随访两个月。结果：显效215例，进步120例，无效15例，总有效率95.7%（《上海中医药杂志》）。
小儿惊风，使用三分毫针。风关穴位于食指根横纹中，稍稍向外下方，针见血即可。针毕务必出汗为妙，不出汗则无效。见汗时须避风，待至汗消妥当，方可任意街游，不然惊病不痊，而惊风更重，再针不效，须下药饵，顾复之家留意可也。男先左手，女先右手。小儿疹痘时以及疮疡泄泻等症，万不可针，至嘱至嘱（《针法穴道记》）。
Umbilical Convulsion: Caused by wind-toxin entering the umbilicus after the umbilical cord is cut during delivery. Symptoms include foaming at the mouth, convulsions of the four limbs, clenched fists, eyes deviating to the left or right. This condition typically manifests on the third or seventh day after birth, with yellow crusts (Huangdan) appearing in the corners of the eyes, night crying, and white blisters in the mouth and throat. Puncturing the blisters to release blood results in a cure (*Zhenjiu Dacheng · Methods for Treating Various Infantile Convulsions and Pushing/Rubbing*).
Sifeng (Four Seams): Consists of four acupoints located at the transverse creases of the middle phalanges of the four fingers (excluding the thumb). Pricking these points with a three-edged needle to induce bleeding treats infantile "Monkey Wasting Syndrome" (Husuntong Lao) (*Qixiao Liangfang*).
Monkey Wasting Syndrome (Husuntong Lao): A condition specific to infants characterized by insatiable appetite and sleeplessness throughout the night. Treatment involves pricking the flexor aspects of the middle phalanges of the index, middle, ring, and little fingers of both hands. For one-year-olds, use medium-sized needles; for six- to seven-year-olds, use large-sized needles. The depth should be approximately 0.5 cun. Withdraw the needle when it lightly touches the bone; do not accidentally puncture the tendons. In severe cases of malnutrition with fluid depletion, clear water may only appear after several days of treatment; in milder cases, white serous fluid appears immediately. After several days of treatment, blood begins to appear. Follow the principle: if one finger bleeds, prick the other non-bleeding finger; if two fingers bleed, stop pricking the remaining two. If all six fingers bleed, the disease is cured, and no further pricking is needed. Treatments should be administered every other day, preferably on sunny days, as rain renders the treatment ineffective. After pricking, the child sleeps soundly, and the craving for food diminishes. Avoid dates, chestnuts, dried fruits, and sweets, as consumption may cause relapse. If blood appears upon the first pricking, it indicates a different condition (*Chuan Ya Wai Bian · Introduction to Needling Methods*).
Clinical Observation of Acupuncture for Infantile Pertussis in 112 Cases
This group comprised 112 cases with a disease duration of 5 to 38 days. Method: After routine disinfection, prick the Sifeng points with a three-edged needle (size 5 fen/ml for infants), squeeze out mucus, and gently press the puncture site with an alcohol cotton ball. Prick once daily, treating one hand at a time, alternating hands. Generally, no other medications are used. Pay attention to the child's temperature regulation; diet should be light and easily digestible, avoiding raw, cold, sticky, greasy, and spicy foods. Results: Cured in 82 cases (73.2%), significantly effective in 21 cases (18.8%), ineffective in 9 cases (8.0%). Effective cases required an average of 5 treatments (*Chinese Journal of TCM*).
Preliminary Introduction to Acupuncture for Infantile Fever
Pricking Sifeng and the Ten Well Points (Shaoshang, Shangyang, Zhongchong, Guanchong, Shaoze, bilateral) is effective for treating infantile fever. All points are pricked repeatedly to induce bleeding. When pricking Sifeng, target the veins at the Sifeng location. Add Zhigou and Zhaohai for fever accompanied by constipation; add Neiguan and Zusanli for loss of appetite. Among 10 cases, 5 were cured after one session, 3 after two sessions, 1 after three sessions, and 1 after four sessions (*Guangdong Traditional Chinese Medicine*).
Sifeng: Located at the two ends of the transverse crease between the first and second phalanges on the palmar aspect of the four fingers excluding the thumb (two points per finger). Pricking releases yellowish-white transparent fluid. Mainly indicated for infantile malnutrition (*Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion*).
Sifeng: An extra point. Located in the middle of the transverse crease between the first and second joints on the palmar aspect of the index, middle, ring, and little fingers; alternatively described as at the two ends of the transverse creases between the first and second phalanges, two points per finger, totaling 16 points bilaterally. Some sources locate it at the middle phalanx of the ring finger. Use a round-bladed needle to prick and squeeze out blood. Indicated for infantile wasting diseases. Mild cases yield blood upon pricking; severe cases yield yellowish-white transparent mucus. Significant effects are reportedly seen within two to three days post-treatment (*Concise Guide to Acupoints and Their Therapies*).
Efficacy Observation of Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture for Infantile Malnutrition in 120 Cases
Treatment involved Qinggan Jianpi Decoction (Su Tiaoshen, Baizhu, Huangqi, Danggui Tou, Fuling, Suanzaoren, Longyanrou, Chao Jineijin each 10g, Guangmuxiang, Danzhuye, Bohe, Zhigancao each 3g, Zhi Yuanzhi 6g, Chantui 5g, Shengjiang 1 slice, Dazao 3 pieces) modified according to symptoms, combined with acupuncture (Main points: Sifeng, pricked to a depth of about 1 fen until yellowish-white mucus appears; Supplementary points: Neiguan, Neiting, Xingjian. Once daily or every other day, taking unilateral Sifeng and contralateral supplementary points). Results: The Chinese medicine plus acupuncture group (80 cases) had 73 cures, 5 improvements, and 2 inefficacies; the Chinese medicine-only group (40 cases) had 28 cures, 8 improvements, and 4 inefficacies; the control group (20 cases, symptomatic Western medicine) had 4 cures, 5 improvements, and 11 inefficacies (*Yunnan Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine*).
Acupuncture at Sifeng for Infantile Asthma
During operation, hold the child's hand with the palm facing up and fingers extended. Disinfect the local area with iodine tincture and alcohol. Quickly prick with a sterilized three-edged needle or sewing needle to a depth of 2–3 mm. Squeeze out yellowish-white viscous fluid from the puncture site. Treat bilateral points, once every 3 days, with 3 sessions constituting one course. A total of 37 cases were treated: 3 significantly effective, 21 improved, and 3 ineffective (*Liaoning Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine*).
Infantile Violent Epilepsy: If the eyes roll upward and the pupils move, moxa should be applied to Xianzhong... Another method involves moxing the blue vessels above Wanggu behind both ears, or pricking to induce bleeding (*Beiji Qianjin Yaofang*).
At the bifurcation of the purple-red veins on the back of the auricle, pricking to induce bleeding treats infantile impetigo of the head (*Compilation of Extraordinary Acupoints*).
Method for treating infantile violent epilepsy: Measure three finger-widths horizontally above the ear for adults, and proportionally for children. Then moxa the blue vessels above Wanggu behind both ears, or prick to induce bleeding (*Puji Fang · Acupuncture*).
Three-Edged Needle Pricking Sifeng for Infantile Stomatitis
Pricking Sifeng with a three-edged needle was tested on nearly 20 cases of infantile stomatitis, achieving satisfactory results. Generally, cure is achieved after 1–2 treatments. Specific operation: Rapidly prick with a three-edged needle (or round-bladed needle), enter the subcutaneous tissue, twist rapidly once, and release a small amount of lymph or blood. Prick once every 3–4 days (*Liaoning Medical Journal*).
Efficacy Observation of Acupoint Cutting Therapy for Pediatric Bronchial Asthma
Acupoint cutting therapy was used to treat 256 pediatric asthma cases aged 3–14 years, with disease durations of 1–12 years. Patients were divided into two groups. The pure cutting group (116 cases) took points as follows: Session 1: Danzhong; Session 2: Bilateral Feishu; Session 3: Bilateral Chuanxi. Once weekly, generally 3 sessions, with an efficacy rate of 79%. The cutting plus anti-asthma medication group (140 cases) had an efficacy rate of 80%, showing no significant difference between groups. However, adding medication during attacks controlled symptoms or significantly reduced them within 1–2 days, whereas without medication, most cases required 2–3 days for gradual control or reduction. In the group without anti-asthma medication, 4 cases experienced worsened wheezing after cutting.
Report on Acupuncture for Infantile Diarrhea in 100 Cases
For heat-type diarrhea, the treatment principle is to clear heat and resolve dampness. Take Weiqiaogu (located 1 cun above the tip of the coccyx), supplemented by Qizhong Sibian (located 1 cun above, below, left, and right of the umbilicus), Hegu, Shaoshang, and Shangyang. Prick to induce bleeding. For severe cases, acupuncture/moxibustion once daily; for mild cases, every other day (*Shaanxi New Medicine*).
Efficacy Observation of Xiaojian Xinneedle for Fever Reduction in 911 Cases
Pricking Shaoshang, Hegu, and Quchi effectively treated 911 pediatric fever cases, with an efficacy rate of 72.9%. In some cases, body temperature gradually returned to normal after one session. In cases where temperature rose again after cooling, re-pricking was effective, but the interval should be at least 1.5–2 hours. Specific method: Bleed Shaoshang by pricking; insert Hegu and Quchi 0.5–1.5 cun, using strong stimulation with rapid twisting (*Nursing Journal*).
Bleeding at Zhongchong for Infantile Night Crying
Infantile night crying is common in infants under 3 years old, often caused by fright. Based on traditional Chinese medical theory, bleeding at Zhongchong (Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian) was used to treat 33 cases. Of these, 32 cases caused by fright showed immediate effect and no recurrence within a week; one case associated with diarrhea and night crying was ineffective (*Barefoot Doctor Magazine*).
Sequelae of Infantile Paralysis
Three-Edged Needle Therapy: Take Zues, Quchi, Weizhong, Zhongfeng, Shenshu, Mingmen, Xiaochangshu. Once weekly, 10 sessions per course.
Enuresis
Skin Needle Therapy: Take points along the Ren Mai pathway in the lower abdomen, the Foot-Shaoyin pathway, Baliao, Jiaji 11–21, Sanyinjiao, and Taixi. Tap once before bed daily.
Water-Qi Cupping Therapy: Apply cups every two finger-widths below Shenque down to Zhongji; apply 3–4 cups downward from points 2 finger-widths lateral to Shenque; apply 3–4 cups on each side of the sacroiliac joint.
Infantile Diarrhea
Cutting Therapy: Take points 3–4 cm lateral to the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra, or Yuji. Starting from the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra, cut 3–4 cm to the left or right until skin breaks and blood appears. Cover with sterile gauze. For Yuji, make a longitudinal incision parallel to muscle fibers (*Practical Acupuncture*).
Yuji Point Cutting Combined with Chinese and Western Medicine for Infantile Accumulation in 350 Cases
Make a superficial incision at Yuji, squeeze out yellowish-white fat-like substance the size of a soybean, sprinkle hemostatic powder, and cover with sterile gauze. Use various Chinese herbal formulas and Western symptomatic treatments based on individual conditions. Follow-up of 350 cases over two months: Significantly effective in 215 cases, improved in 120, ineffective in 15, with a total efficacy rate of 95.7% (*Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine*).
Infantile Convulsion: Use a 3-fen filiform needle. Fengguan is located in the transverse crease at the root of the index finger, slightly outward and downward. Prick until blood appears. It is crucial for the patient to sweat after needling; without sweating, there is no effect. When sweating occurs, avoid wind. Wait until the sweat subsides completely before allowing the child to roam freely. Otherwise, the convulsion will not heal, may worsen, and subsequent needling will be ineffective, requiring medicinal administration. Families should pay close attention. For males, start with the left hand; for females, the right hand. During infantile rash/smallpox or conditions like sores and diarrhea, needling is strictly prohibited. This is strongly emphasized (*Record of Needling Methods and Acupoints*).