拭口须用燕脂法，秽净方无口病生，古云末啼先取秽，只缘未察此中情。
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婴儿初生，预用软棉裹指拭净口中不洁，继以燕脂蘸茶清擦口舌齿颊之间，
则不使一切口病生矣，
古云：子未啼时先取秽血，此古人不详体察，
盖儿在胞衣之中，以脐蒂资生，胞中皆是氤氲精气，生长蒸化，
并无血脉，儿口之血，从何而来，此说不经，不可为训也。
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初生门
甘草之法自古称，能解诸毒性味平，浓煎频令儿吮服，免使胎毒蕴腹中。
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甘草味甘，平和五藏解百毒之药也，四时皆可用，虚实皆可服，
取中指一节，用水煎浓，以棉缠指蘸水，令儿吮之，其毒自解。
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初生门
索禀胎热蕴于中，惟有黄连法最灵，水浸浓汁滴口内，脐粪胎毒自此清。
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黄连清热解毒之要药也，凡夏月及四时看儿有胎热者，
恐热蕴于中致生他病，故宜用之，须取黄连数块，捶碎用汤浸出汁，
时时滴儿口中，以脐粪下为度，其毒自解矣。
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初生门
朱蜜镇神利肠胄，清热防惊大有功，胎热便秘皆堪用，禀赋怯弱慎而行。
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朱砂镇心定惊，兼能除邪，蜂蜜解毒润肠，更能清热，
一镇一润，功效殊常，胎热便闭者，四时皆可用之，
取一大豆许研细水飞过，炼蜜调匀，乳汁化服最佳，
惟胎禀太弱者，不宜用也
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初生门
拭口必须使用燕脂法，将口腔清理干净才不会发生口部疾病。古人说婴儿在啼哭之前先要清除秽物，只是因为他们没有仔细考察其中的道理。
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婴儿刚出生时，预先用软棉包裹手指擦拭干净口中不洁之物，接着用燕脂蘸取茶清擦拭口舌及齿颊之间，这样就不会产生各种口部疾病了。
古人说：婴儿未啼哭时先要取出秽血，这是古人不详细体察（实际情况），
因为胎儿在胞衣之中，依靠脐带获取营养，胞中都是氤氲精气，进行生长蒸化，
并没有血脉，婴儿口中的血，是从哪里来的呢？这种说法荒诞不经，不可作为准则。
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初生门
甘草的方法自古就被称颂，它能解除各种毒性且药性平和，浓煎后频繁让婴儿吮服，可以避免胎毒蕴结在腹中。
[注]
甘草味道甘甜，性质平和，是五脏解毒的药物，四季都可以使用，虚证实证都可以服用，
取中指一节长度，用水煎煮成浓汁，用棉花缠绕手指蘸取药液，让婴儿吮吸，其毒素自然解除。
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初生门
禀受胎热蕴结于体内，只有黄连法最为灵验，用水浸泡出浓汁滴入口内，随着脐粪排出，胎毒从此清除。
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黄连是清热解毒的重要药物，凡是夏季及四季观察到婴儿有胎热的情况，
担心热邪蕴结于体内导致其他疾病，所以适宜使用，须取黄连数块，捣碎后用热水浸泡出汁，
时时滴入婴儿口中，以脐粪排下为限度，其毒素自然解除。
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初生门
朱砂和蜂蜜能镇惊安神、通利肠胃，清热防惊功效显著，胎热便秘都适用，但禀赋怯弱的婴儿需谨慎使用。
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朱砂能镇心安神定惊，兼能驱除邪气，蜂蜜能解毒润肠，更能清热，
一镇一润，功效特殊，对于胎热便闭的情况，四季皆可使用，
取如大豆大小的量研细，用水飞法处理，用炼蜜调匀，用乳汁化开服用最佳，
只有胎禀太虚弱的，不适宜使用。
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初生门
The method of wiping the mouth must employ Yan Zhi (Cinnabar and Honey mixture), cleaning the oral cavity thoroughly to prevent oral diseases. The ancients stated that one should remove impurities before the infant cries, merely because they failed to carefully examine the underlying principles.
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When an infant is first born, one should pre-emptively wrap soft cotton around a finger to wipe away any unclean substances from the mouth. Subsequently, apply Yan Zhi (Cinnabar and Honey mixture) dipped in tea liquor to rub between the tongue, teeth, and cheeks. This prevents the occurrence of various oral diseases.
The ancients said: "Before the child cries, first remove the foul blood." This reflects the ancients' lack of detailed observation and understanding.
Since the fetus resides within the amniotic sac, nourishment is derived via the umbilical cord. Within the sac, there is only ethereal vital essence undergoing growth and transformation; there are no blood vessels. Thus, where would the blood in the infant's mouth come from? This assertion is absurd and should not be taken as a standard.
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Section on Newborns
The method using Gan Cao (Licorice Root) has been praised since ancient times for its ability to detoxify various poisons with a neutral nature. Decoct it strongly and have the infant suck it frequently to prevent fetal toxins from accumulating in the abdomen.
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Gan Cao (Licorice Root) is sweet in taste and neutral in nature, serving as a herb to resolve hundred toxins for the five zang organs. It can be used in all four seasons and is suitable for both deficiency and excess conditions.
Take a segment of the middle finger's length, decoct it in water until concentrated. Wrap cotton around a finger, dip it in the liquid, and let the infant suck it; the toxins will naturally resolve.
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Section on Newborns
Fetal heat accumulated due to constitutional endowment lies within the interior; only the Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome) method is most effective. Soak Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome) in water to extract a concentrated juice and drip it into the mouth. With the passage of meconium, the fetal toxins are thereby cleared.
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Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome) is a key herb for clearing heat and resolving toxicity. Whenever observing infants with signs of fetal heat during summer or any season,
one must fear that heat accumulation in the interior may cause other diseases, thus its use is appropriate. Take several pieces of Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome), crush them, and soak them in hot water to extract the juice.
Drip it into the infant's mouth occasionally, stopping when meconium is passed; the toxins will naturally resolve.
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Section on Newborns
Zhu Sha (Cinnabar) and Mi Feng (Honey) calm the spirit and benefit the intestines and stomach, demonstrating great merit in clearing heat and preventing convulsions. They are applicable for fetal heat and constipation, but should be used with caution in infants with weak constitution.
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Zhu Sha (Cinnabar) calms the heart and settles fright, while also dispelling evil pathogens. Mi Feng (Honey) resolves toxicity and moistens the intestines, further clearing heat.
One calms and one moistens, yielding extraordinary efficacy. For cases of fetal heat and constipation, it can be used in all four seasons.
Take an amount the size of a soybean, grind it finely, process it by water flotation (water flying), mix evenly with refined honey, and administer best when dissolved in breast milk.
However, for those with extremely weak constitutional endowment, it is not suitable for use.
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Section on Newborns