徐仲光一儿，痘出二三点于左右目胞下。至五朝，复烦躁发热，睡卧不宁，其痘顶平阔大，根红有神，乃
感受痘之疠气，先发于外也。若是正痘，既少，必尖突而无前症矣。用升麻葛根汤二帖，痘果复出，匀朗红绽，
前症悉平。
一儿未热，先敷一点于唇上。又一儿未热，先敷一点于左颊，一点于右额，顶平阔大，俱五日身热而复出，
痘匀朗而顺。浆足收痂，但报痘溃而不敛，延至十四日而愈。
一女先先见痘点于承浆，顶平阔大，四日发热，痘复出，稀朗红绽而顺。但报痘肿连颏下，脓成毒
化而愈。
一儿先见一点于眉心，至六日，渐平塌，如围棋子大，灰白无神，痒破烦热。痘复出，匀朗红绽为顺，但
眉心属命门相火，痘毒先发于此，相火受伤，诸处虽顺，恐为独阴不化也。浆倒靥，肢冷，喘胀搐搦，九日死。
一儿未熟先标点于腰间。又一儿未熟热，先见点于颈项。又有先见点于心窝，或先见点于喉中者。俱五六
日而复出，痘匀朗红绽。惟母痘平塌，灰白无神，痘浆虽满，忽倒靥喘胀而卒。
一儿初标于山根，形粗肥，咸谓稀疏可必。至三朝，壮热狂乱，母痘塌陷，颐颏隐隐。徐谓山根属脾，虽
粗肥，形似馒头，乃毒乘脾胃。以人牙散入羌活散郁汤治之，痘齐出稠密，陷痘复起。用补中益气汤，浆足结
痂，痘色干红少润，唇口裂血，腹胀，便秘溺涩。用滋养清解之剂，便通安枕。又口龈发疳，用清胃解毒汤加
连翘。
万密斋治朱大尹公子，九岁，发热呕吐。曰∶痘也。谓已出过，痘迹故在。曰∶此水痘瘢，非正痘瘢也。
又谓为伤食。曰∶痘疹发热与伤寒伤食相似。伤寒发热，则面红手足微温；伤食发热，则面黄手足壮热；痘疹
发热，男则面黄体凉，女则面赤腮燥，其足俱凉。今公子身热、面黄、足凉，乃痘也。经云痘乃胎毒，五脏各
具一症。发热、呵欠、惊悸，心也。项急、烦闷，肝也。咳嗽、喷嚏，肺也。吐泻、昏睡，脾也。耳凉，体凉、
足凉，肾也。今脾胃素弱，毒乘虚，故发在脾。今但见呕吐一症，热才三日，姑俟明日再议。次日以灯视之，
皮下隐隐红点，而唇边已报痘矣，然顺症也。问服何药？曰∶痘无病，不宜服药，但适其寒温，调其饮食，期
十三日安。后果然。（雄按∶金玉之言也。）
索希文子，年十三，发热腹痛烦渴，或作伤食治转盛。曰∶此痘也。腹痛者，痘气内攻也。烦渴者，神不
得安，津液干也。法当解毒托里，不可缓也。不信，五日后，痘齐涌出，未及起发，干枯内陷而卒。（雄按∶
幼科每以发表为家常便饭，因而偾事者多矣。）
胡元溪子，未痘问万。万曰∶儿五岳端正，三关明润，骨坚肉实，神俊气清，出痘必疏。（验小儿痘疮法。）
后发热作搐。曰∶此佳兆也。以辰砂散投之，搐止痘出。曰∶凡痘疮起胀，未有头面不肿者，此症颗粒紧小，
必不大肿，期十二日而安。果然。
万子邦孝四岁，发热卒惊而绝，其母大哭。曰∶此痘疹也。乃掐合谷得苏，与导赤散、泻青散，一服搐止，
痘出甚密。幸无他病，十三日而靥，后又出疹而愈。
李氏子痘，三四粒未起发而隐，身亦无热，气色昏黯，精神倦怠，谓此症必重。曰∶已出二三粒收矣。曰∶
不然。痘出虽有轻重，未有不成脓结痂者。前者试痘，其症为逆，身无热，伏在内也。数日作大热，痘齐涌出，
身无空肤。用参、 、芎、归、甘草节以养气血，荆、防、木通、青皮、牛蒡、连翘、银花、酒芩、山栀、桔
梗以解毒，作大剂，日一服。至十三日后，遍身溃烂，不即收靥，改用十全大补，去桂加白芷、防风，外用败
草散贴衬，前后十余日而安。
王氏子二岁，发热出红点一二粒，额纹青气，面上赤光，此险痘也。先出者名试痘，中气不足，毒瓦斯隐伏，
故出不快也。以调元汤加防风、木香服之，后其痘旋出。喜无他症，十三日而安。
陈文中云∶淮东赵制干子，年十五岁，身壮热，哽气。医谓伤食，与感应丸，一服泻二行，仍壮热。又一
医言伤寒，与小柴胡汤加枳壳，其身不壮热，口干足冷。予曰∶始初身壮热哽气，便是痘疮之症。口干足冷者，
感应丸泻致里虚也。身不热者，柴胡解得表热也。若加喘渴，则脾肺虚而不救矣。以木香散加丁香、官桂各半
钱，二日进五服，第三日疮出，第四日成脓 ，口微渴，人参白术散一服，又木香散一服，十三日痂落而愈。
费建中治韩太史孙，周岁，忽身热而如烙，昏迷不醒，似惊非惊，而有痘象，却属火里苗症，非轻缓之所
能治者。以大黄钱许，石膏、黄连，佐以清透达表之剂，连二服，痘见，势亦减半。至三日，颇稀朗，自起至
终，无甚风波而愈。向非早为之计，有不可知之变也。
李捷，用头生鸡子三五枚，浸厕坑内五七日取出，煮熟与食，数日再食一枚，永不出痘。徐都司得于浙人
之方。
顺流丹，治痘症险逆。当归、川芎、升麻、甘草各六两，锉粗末，于腊月八日，取东流清水七大碗，去渣，
将药汁盛新砂锅内，再选明净辰砂四两，盛细绢袋内，以线扎口，悬系药汁中，约离锅底一指，以桑柴慢火煮
至汁尽取出，研细末，瓷瓶收贮好。用糯米半斤，淘净控干水气，再以盐卤和净黄土，干湿得所，包米为团，
放炭火内， 令通红，速即取出，冷定劈开，拣米粒色黄者，研细末，别盛瓷瓶收藏。凡小儿一岁足者，用辰
砂米末各一分，（分数根据岁递加，不可舛错。）白蜜一茶匙，米汤半杯，醇酒三匙，共二末调匀，以茶匙徐
徐喂服。未出者免出，已见点者必稀，陷下者片时即起。合药一料，可救数百人。惟合时须静室中焚香，勿令
鸡犬阴宦孝服残病疾秽病患见，珍之慎之。
徐仲光的一个儿子，在左右眼睑下方出了两三颗痘疹。到了第五天，又出现烦躁、发热、睡眠不安的症状，痘疹顶部平坦宽阔，根部红活有神，这是感受了痘疮的疠气，毒邪先发于体表所致。如果是正常的痘疹，既然数量少，必然尖突且没有上述前驱症状。于是使用升麻葛根汤两剂，痘疹果然再次发出，分布均匀明朗，颜色红润绽开，之前的症状全部平息。
另一个孩子尚未发热，先在嘴唇上出了一点痘。还有一个孩子未发热，先在左脸颊出一颗，右额头出一颗，痘顶平坦宽阔，都是到第五天身体发热后痘疹才全面发出，痘形均匀明朗且顺症。浆液充足后结痂脱落，但报痘（先出的痘）溃烂而不收敛，拖延到第十四天才痊愈。
一个女孩先在承浆穴部位见到痘点，痘顶平坦宽阔，第四天发热，痘疹再次发出，稀疏明朗，红润绽开而顺症。只是报痘肿胀连及下巴下方，脓成毒化后痊愈。
一个孩子先在眉心见一点痘，到第六天，逐渐平塌，如围棋子大小，色灰白无神，瘙痒破溃，烦热。痘疹再次发出，均匀明朗，红润绽开为顺症，但眉心属命门相火，痘毒先发于此，相火受伤，虽然其他部位痘疹顺症，恐怕会导致独阴不化。浆液倒陷结痂时，四肢冰冷，气喘腹胀，抽搐痉挛，第九天死亡。
一个孩子未熟透（指痘未完全显现）先在腰间标点。又一个孩子未发热，先在颈项见点。还有先在心窝见点，或先在喉中见点的。都是五到六天后痘疹再次发出，均匀明朗，红润绽开。只有母痘（最先出的痘）平塌，色灰白无神，痘浆虽满，忽然倒靥（浆液回缩），气喘腹胀而死。
一个孩子初标（初现）在山根（鼻根），形体粗肥，大家都认为痘疹稀疏是肯定的。到了第三天，高热狂乱，母痘塌陷，面颊和下巴隐约可见痘痕。徐仲光说山根属脾，虽然形体粗肥像馒头，却是毒邪侵犯脾胃。用人牙散配合羌活散郁汤治疗，痘疹齐出稠密，塌陷的痘疹重新隆起。再用补中益气汤，浆液充足结痂，但痘色干红少润，唇口裂出血，腹胀，便秘尿涩。用滋养清解的药剂，大便通畅后安睡。后来又口龈发疳（牙龈溃烂），用清胃解毒汤加连翘。
万密斋治疗朱大尹的儿子，九岁，发热呕吐。他说：“这是痘疹。”说已经出过了，所以痘迹还在。又说：“这是水痘的瘢痕，不是正痘的瘢痕。”又说是伤食。他说：“痘疹发热与伤寒、伤食相似。伤寒发热，则面色红、手足微温；伤食发热，则面色黄、手足壮热；痘疹发热，男孩面色黄、手足凉，女孩面色赤、腮部干燥，其足都凉。现在公子身热、面黄、足凉，是痘疹。经书说痘乃胎毒，五脏各有一症。发热、呵欠、惊悸，是心症。项强急、烦闷，是肝症。咳嗽、喷嚏，是肺症。吐泻、昏睡，是脾症。耳凉、体凉、足凉，是肾症。现在脾胃素来虚弱，毒邪乘虚而入，所以发在脾。现在只见到呕吐一症，热才三天，暂且等到明天再议。第二天用灯照看，皮下隐隐有红点，而且唇边已有报痘了，然而这是顺症。问服了什么药？回答说：‘痘疹无病，不宜服药，只要调节寒温，调理饮食，期望十三天安稳。’后果然如此。（徐灵胎按语：这是金玉良言。）”
索希文的儿子，十三岁，发热腹痛烦渴，有人当作伤食治疗反而加重。他说：“这是痘疹。腹痛，是痘气内攻。烦渴，是神不得安，津液干枯。法当解毒托里，不可迟缓。”家属不信，五日后，痘疹齐涌而出，来不及起发，干枯内陷而死。（徐灵胎按语：儿科医生常把发表药当作家常便饭，因而误事的人很多。）
胡元溪的儿子，出痘前询问万密斋。万密斋说：“孩子五官端正，三关明润，骨坚肉实，精神俊秀，气息清纯，出痘必然稀疏。”（这是验小儿痘疮的方法。）后来发热抽搐。万密斋说：“这是佳兆。”用辰砂散投服，抽搐停止，痘疹发出。万密斋说：“凡是痘疮起胀，没有头面不肿的，此症颗粒紧小，必然不会大肿，期望十二天安稳。”果然如此。
万密斋的儿子万邦孝四岁，发热突然惊厥窒息，母亲大哭。万密斋说：“这是痘疹。”掐合谷穴使其苏醒，给予导赤散、泻青散，一服后抽搐停止，痘疹出得很密。幸好没有其他病症，十三天结痂，后来又出疹而愈。
李氏子的痘疹，三四粒未起发而隐没，身体也无热，气色昏黯，精神倦怠，万密斋说此症必重。有人说：“已经出的两三粒收起来了。”万密斋说：“不对。痘疹虽有轻重，但没有不成脓结痂的。前者是试痘，其症为逆，热伏在内。数日后发大热，痘疹齐涌而出，身上没有空白的皮肤。用人参、黄芪、川芎、当归、甘草节来养气血，用荆芥、防风、木通、青皮、牛蒡子、连翘、金银花、酒黄芩、山栀、桔梗来解毒，做大剂，每天一服。到十三日后，遍身溃烂，不立即收靥，改用十全大补汤，去桂枝加白芷、防风，外用败草散贴衬，前后十余天安稳。”
王氏子两岁，发热出红点一二粒，额纹青气，面上赤光，这是险痘。先出的叫试痘，中气不足，毒瓦斯隐伏，所以出不快。用调元汤加防风、木香服用，后来痘疹随即发出。庆幸没有其他症状，十三天安稳。
陈文中说：淮东赵制干的儿子，十五岁，身体壮热，哽气（呼吸不畅）。医生认为是伤食，给感应丸，一服泻下两次，仍然壮热。另一个医生说是伤寒，给小柴胡汤加枳壳，身体不再壮热，口干足冷。我说：“起初身体壮热哽气，就是痘疮的症状。口干足冷，是因为感应丸泻下导致里虚。身体不热，是因为柴胡解除了表热。如果加上喘渴，就是脾肺虚而不能救了。”用木香散加丁香、官桂各半钱，两天进五服，第三日疮出，第四日成脓，口微渴，人参白术散一服，又木香散一服，十三日痂落而愈。
费建中治疗韩太史的孙子，周岁，忽然身体热得像烧烙，昏迷不醒，似惊非惊，而有痘象，这属于火里苗症，不是轻缓之法能治疗的。用大黄许量，石膏、黄连，佐以清透达表的药剂，连续两服，痘疹出现，病情也减半。到第三天，颇稀疏明朗，从起发到结束，没有大的风波而痊愈。如果不是早做打算，就有不可预知的变故了。
李捷，用刚出生的鸡蛋三五枚，浸泡在厕所坑内五七天取出，煮熟给吃，几天后再吃一枚，永远不出痘。这是徐都司从浙江人那里得到的方子。
顺流丹，治疗痘症险逆。当归、川芎、升麻、甘草各六两，锉成粗末，在腊月八日，取向东流的清水七大碗，去渣，将药汁盛在新砂锅内，再选明净辰砂四两，盛在细绢袋内，用线扎口，悬挂在药汁中，约离锅底一指宽，用桑柴慢火煮至汁尽取出，研成细末，瓷瓶收贮好。用糯米半斤，淘净控干水分，再用盐卤调和干净的黄土，干湿适中，包米做成团，放在炭火内，烧令通红，迅速取出，冷却后劈开，拣选米粒色黄的，研成细末，另外盛在瓷瓶收藏。凡是小儿一岁足的，用辰砂米末各一分（剂量根据年龄递增，不可差错），白蜜一茶匙，米汤半杯，醇酒三匙，共两种末调匀，用茶匙慢慢喂服。未出的免出，已见点的必然稀疏，陷下的片刻即起。合药一料，可救数百人。惟合药时须在静室中焚香，不要让鸡犬、阉人、穿孝服者、残疾病秽病患见到，珍之慎之。
Xu Zhongguang's son had two or three pustules appearing under the eyelids on both sides. By the fifth day, he experienced restlessness, fever, and restless sleep. The pustules were flat-topped and broad, with red roots showing vitality. This indicated that the child had contracted the pestilential qi of smallpox, with the toxin manifesting externally first. If these were normal smallpox lesions, given their scarcity, they would necessarily be pointed and protruding without the aforementioned prodromal symptoms. Two doses of Shengma Gegen Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Kudzu Root Decoction) were administered, after which the smallpox indeed erupted again, evenly distributed, bright, red, and blooming, with all previous symptoms subsiding.
Another infant presented with a single spot on the lips before any fever appeared. Another infant, also without fever initially, had one spot on the left cheek and one on the right forehead; these spots were flat-topped and broad. On the fifth day, fever arose, followed by a full eruption of smallpox that was even, clear, red, and favorable. The pus filled adequately, and scabs formed. However, the initial spots (Bao Dou) ulcerated and failed to heal, taking fourteen days to recover.
A girl first showed smallpox spots at Chengjiang (CV24). The spots were flat-topped and broad. Fever appeared on the fourth day, followed by a secondary eruption that was sparse, clear, red, and favorable. However, the initial spots swelled and extended to the submental region. Recovery occurred after suppuration and detoxification.
An infant first showed a single spot on the glabella (Meixin). By the sixth day, it became progressively flat and sunken, resembling the size of a Go stone, grayish-white and lifeless, accompanied by itching, rupture, irritability, and fever. A subsequent eruption was even, clear, red, and favorable. However, the glabella corresponds to the Ministerial Fire of the Gate of Life (Mingmen). Since the smallpox toxin originated here, the Ministerial Fire was injured. Although eruptions elsewhere were favorable, there was a risk of "Solitary Yin failing to transform." When the pus collapsed and scabs formed, the limbs became cold, accompanied by wheezing, abdominal distension, and convulsions. The child died on the ninth day.
Another infant showed spots on the waist before maturation. Another showed spots on the neck before fever. Yet others showed spots in the epigastrium or throat. All erupted fully between the fifth and sixth days, appearing even, clear, red, and favorable. Only the primary spots (Mu Dou) were flat, grayish-white, and lifeless. Although the pus filled, sudden collapse of the pus, wheezing, and abdominal distension led to death.
An infant initially showed spots at Shan Gen (the root of the nose). The child was coarse and fat. Everyone believed the smallpox would be sparse. By the third day, high fever and delirium occurred. The primary spots sank, while faint traces appeared on the cheeks and chin. Xu stated that Shan Gen belongs to the Spleen. Despite the coarse appearance resembling a steamed bun, this indicated toxin attacking the Spleen and Stomach. Renya San (Human Tooth Powder) combined with Qianghuo San Yu Tang (Notopterygium Decoction for Dispelling Depression) was used. The smallpox erupted densely, and sunken spots rose. Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction) was then administered. Pus filled and scabs formed, but the lesions were dry, red, and lacked moisture. Cracks bled from the lips and mouth, accompanied by abdominal distension, constipation, and dysuria. Nourishing and clearing agents were used; upon bowel movement, the child slept peacefully. Later, gingival ulcers developed, treated with Qingwei Jiedu Tang (Clear Stomach and Detoxify Decoction) plus Qiaqiao (Forsythia Fruit).
Wan Mizhai treated the son of Prefect Zhu, aged nine, who presented with fever and vomiting. He diagnosed: "Smallpox." He noted that since it had already erupted, the marks remained. He corrected another opinion that these were chickenpox scars, stating they were not typical smallpox scars. Another suggested food stagnation. Wan explained: "Smallpox fever resembles Taiyang disease or food stagnation. In Taiyang disease, the face is red and hands/feet are slightly warm; in food stagnation, the face is yellow and hands/feet are hot; in smallpox, boys have a yellow face and cool extremities, girls have a red face and dry cheeks, and feet are cool. Now, the young master has body heat, a yellow face, and cool feet, indicating smallpox. The Classics state smallpox is fetal toxin, with each Zang organ having specific signs. Fever, yawning, palpitations belong to the Heart. Neck stiffness, irritability belong to the Liver. Cough, sneezing belong to the Lung. Vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness belong to the Spleen. Cool ears, body, and feet belong to the Kidney. Currently, the Spleen and Stomach are weak, allowing toxin to invade due to deficiency, hence manifesting in the Spleen. Only vomiting is seen now, with fever for three days. Let us wait until tomorrow." The next day, using lamplight, faint red spots were seen under the skin, and Bao Dou appeared on the lips. It was a favorable case. Asked about medication, the response was: "Smallpox without pathology does not require medicine; simply regulate warmth/cold and diet. Peace will come by the thirteenth day." This proved correct. (Commentary by Xu Lingtai: These are words of gold and jade.)
Suo Xiwen's son, aged thirteen, presented with fever, abdominal pain, irritability, and thirst. Treatment for food stagnation worsened the condition. Wan diagnosed: "Smallpox. Abdominal pain indicates internal attack by smallpox Qi. Irritability and thirst indicate Spirit unrest and dryness of fluids. The method must be to resolve toxicity and support the interior; delay is not an option." The family did not believe him. Five days later, smallpox erupted en masse, failed to rise, dried up, and collapsed internally, leading to death. (Commentary by Xu Lingtai: Pediatricians often use exterior-releasing methods as routine, causing many failures.)
Hu Yuanxi sought advice from Wan regarding his son's impending smallpox. Wan observed: "The five mountains (facial features) are upright, the three passes are bright and moist, bones are firm, flesh solid, spirit handsome, and breath clear. Smallpox will surely be sparse." (This is the method for verifying smallpox in children.) Later, fever and convulsions occurred. Wan said: "This is a good omen." Chen Sha San (Cinnabar Powder) was administered, stopping convulsions and allowing eruption. Wan added: "When smallpox swells, head and face swelling is universal. Here, particles are tight and small, so significant swelling will not occur. Peace by the twelfth day." This came true.
Wan's son, Bangxiao, aged four, presented with fever, sudden fright, and cessation of breathing. His mother wept bitterly. Wan diagnosed: "Smallpox." He pinched Hegu (LI4), restoring consciousness, and prescribed Daochi San (Guide Out Red Powder) and Xieqing San (Drain Green Powder). One dose stopped convulsions. Smallpox erupted densely. Fortunately, no other complications arose; scabs formed by the thirteenth day, followed by rash eruption and recovery.
Li's son had three or four smallpox spots that failed to rise and disappeared. There was no fever, complexion was dull, and spirit was fatigued. Wan predicted a severe course. Someone argued: "Two or three spots have already resolved." Wan replied: "Incorrect. Regardless of severity, smallpox must suppurate and scab. The previous spots were 'test spots' (Shi Dou); their resolution indicates a adverse pattern with heat hidden inside. In a few days, high fever will arise, and smallpox will erupt en masse, covering the entire body. Use Ginseng, Astragalus, Ligusticum, Angelica, and licorice tips to nourish Qi and Blood; Schizonepeta, Saposhnikovia, Akebia, Citrus peel, Arctium, Forsythia, Honeysuckle, Scutellaria (wine-processed), Gardenia, and Platycodon to resolve toxicity. Prepare a large decoction, one dose daily. After the thirteenth day, if the body ulcerates and scabbing is delayed, switch to Shiquan Dabu Tang (Ten Ingredients Great Tonifying Decoction), remove Cinnamon Twig, add Angelica Dahurica and Saposhnikovia. Apply Baicao San (Decayed Grass Powder) externally. Peace achieved after ten-plus days."
Wang's son, aged two, presented with fever and one or two red spots. Blue veins were visible on the forehead, and the face was red and shiny. This was a dangerous smallpox case. The initial spots are called test spots; insufficient middle Qi causes toxin to hide, delaying eruption. Tiaoyuan Tang (Regulate Origin Decoction) plus Saposhnikovia and Costus Root was administered. Subsequently, smallpox erupted rapidly. Fortunately, no other symptoms appeared; peace was achieved by the thirteenth day.
Chen Wenzhong recorded: The son of Controller Zhao of Huaidong, aged fifteen, had high fever and respiratory distress. Physicians diagnosed food stagnation and gave Yinggan Wan (Miracle Pill), causing two diarrheal episodes, yet high fever persisted. Another physician diagnosed Taiyang disease and gave Xiaochaihu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) with Aurantium, reducing high fever but causing dry mouth and cold feet. I stated: "Initial high fever and respiratory distress are symptoms of smallpox. Dry mouth and cold feet result from Yinggan Wan purging and causing interior deficiency. Lack of fever results from Bupleurum resolving exterior heat. If wheezing and thirst develop, Spleen and Lung deficiency will be incurable." Muxiang San (Costus Powder) plus Cardamom and Cassia Bark (0.5 qian each) was given. Five doses over two days. On the third day, sores appeared; on the fourth day, suppuration began. Mild thirst was treated with Renshen Baizhu San (Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder) and another dose of Muxiang San. Scabs fell off by the thirteenth day, and recovery ensued.
Fei Jianzhong treated the grandson of Grand Secretary Han, aged one year. Suddenly, the body felt hot like burning iron, coma ensued, resembling fright but showing smallpox signs. This belonged to the "Fire Seed" pattern, untreatable by mild methods. Approximately 1 qian of Rhubarb, along with Gypsum and Coptis, aided by clearing and penetrating exterior agents, were given for two doses. Smallpox appeared, and severity halved. By the third day, eruptions were sparse and clear. From onset to end, no major complications occurred, and recovery ensued. Without early intervention, unpredictable changes might have occurred.
Li Jie used three to five freshly laid eggs soaked in a latrine pit for five to seven days, then cooked and fed. Eating one egg every few days prevented smallpox entirely. This formula was obtained by Commander Xu from a Zhejiang native.
Shunliu Dan (Smooth Flow Pill) treats dangerous and adverse smallpox patterns. Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui), Rhizoma Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong), Radix Cimicifugae (Shengma), and Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gancao) are each used in 6 liang quantities, coarsely powdered. On the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, seven large bowls of east-flowing clear water are collected. The herb residue is removed, and the liquid is placed in a new clay pot. Four liang of pure Cinnabar (Zhusha) is placed in a fine silk bag, tied shut, and suspended in the herbal liquid, approximately one finger-width above the pot bottom. Slow fire from mulberry wood is used to boil until the liquid evaporates. The remaining material is ground into fine powder and stored in a porcelain jar. Half a jin of glutinous rice is washed and drained. Clean yellow earth mixed with salt brine is used to coat the rice balls. These are roasted in charcoal fire until red-hot, then quickly removed. Once cooled, they are cracked open, and yellow grains are selected, ground into fine powder, and stored separately in a porcelain jar. For a child exactly one year old, use one fen of Cinnabar-rice powder and one fen of plain rice powder (dosage increases with age, do not err). Mix with one tea spoon of white honey, half a cup of rice soup, and three spoons of strong wine. Stir well and feed slowly with a tea spoon. Unerupted cases will not erupt; spotted cases will be sparse; sunken cases will rise immediately. One batch can save hundreds. Preparation must occur in a quiet room with incense burned. Do not allow chickens, dogs, eunuchs, mourners, disabled persons, or those with infectious diseases to witness the process. Cherish and guard this carefully.