胎内十二证
一、双瞽。二、只眇。三、骈拇。四、六指。五、体残。六、肢废。七、独肾。八、喑哑。九、缺
唇。十、社老。十一、挛拳。十二、侏儒。
胎外十二证
一、睛凸。二、近睹。三、鼻 。四、耳反。五、结喉。六、项瘿。七、舌短。八、节弹。九、龟胸。十、
驼背。十一、膝并。十二、交胫。
六指
儿生下六指者。外科以利刀截一指。外贴生油膏。往往有不见痕迹者。
缺唇
儿生下缺唇。亦能弥缝。然不能掩其痕。十二病中。惟是二种仅有手段。昔人之不能。而后人得之。千载
之后。必有治今人不治之病者。
儿自胎孕以至生成。皆禀五行而分五脏。故自五气以生五态。而各不同。圣济经言。五行孕秀有异宜。
五态委保有殊气。冲和均赋。体性潜异者。盖母气胎育。有盛衰之虚实。故其子生也。有刚柔之勇怯。又经云。
心气虚而语晚。肝气微而行迟。脾气弱而肉瘠。肾气怯而解颅。如此之类。悉皆是矣。然五脏之气。禀受殊异。
其于怯弱者。圣人亦有方药以补养之矣。
心
心气盛者。则伶俐。早言笑。形神清而多发。心气怯者。则性痴而迟语。发久不生。生则不黑。心主血。发
为血之余。怯则久不生也。心系舌之本。怯则语迟也。
治小儿生下无发。以鲫鱼烧灰末。和酱敷之。即生。
巨胜丹
治小儿发久不生。
当归（去芦一两） 生干地黄（去苗土一两） 芍药（一两以上并为末） 巨胜（一合别研） 胡粉（半两别研）
上同研匀细。炼蜜和丸黍米大。每服十粒。煎黑豆汤下。兼化涂头上。量大小用。
又方 以楸叶中心子杵烂。绞汁涂之。
又方 以羊屎烧灰。淋汁。同豉汁洗之。三日一次。不过十次。即生。
又方 治血热。发薄不生。以桃柳煎汤。入猪胆汁和。沐头。发自生。
菖蒲丸
治小儿心气不足。从小至数岁不能言。
石菖蒲（二钱） 人参（去芦焙半两） 丹参（去芦一钱） 天门冬（去心焙一两） 麦门冬（去心焙一两）
赤石脂（三钱）
上同为细末。炼蜜丸绿豆大。温水下五七丸。至十余丸。量大小增损。日三。久服取效为度。无时。
又方 治同前。
菖蒲（一两一寸九节者良） 远志（甘草水煮去心一两） 桂心（一两） 黄 （半两）
人参（去芦半两） 黄连（去须半两） 酸枣仁（汤浸去皮半两）
上为细末。炼蜜和丸。如鸡头实大。每服一二粒。煎生姜汤化下。无时。
灸法 灸心俞三壮。灸两足踝三壮。
又方 治五六岁不语。此心气不足。舌本无力。不能发转故也。一云。风冷伤于少阴。以赤小豆为末。酒
和涂舌上。神效。以社坛余胙酒。与少许饮。
肝
肝气盛者。则跷健而早行立。肝气怯者。则长不能行而脚细，名曰鹤膝。肝主筋。怯则筋弱。故长不能行
也。又或眉久不生。眉属肝。肝气不荣。故眉久不生也。何以知眉属肝。且五脏皆有毛。其发属心。心为火。
火性炎上。故发生上枪也。须属肾。肾为水。水性润下。故须生下顺也。是以女人皆无外肾。故无须也。毛属
肺。肺在五脏之上而主外。故毛生皮肤之外也。眼睫属脾。眼轮亦属脾。脾在右偏。故睫斜生眼轮之上也。眉属
肝。肝在左偏。故眉斜生眼睫之上也。左为上。右为下。所以眉在上而睫在下也。
麝茸丹
治小儿从小至数岁不能行。大验。
麝香（研） 茄茸（酥涂炙黄） 生干地黄（去苗土焙） 虎胫骨（酥涂炙黄） 当归（去芦洗焙） 黄
（锉各半两）
上为细末。用羊髓二两。煮烂。和丸黍米大。每服十丸。磨沉香汤送下。乳前。日三服。
羚羊角丸
治同前。
羚羊角（用尖细节密者锉取末） 虎胫骨（敲破涂酥炙黄） 生干地黄（去苗土焙） 酸枣仁（去皮炒过秤）
白茯苓（去黑皮各半两） 桂（去粗皮不得见火） 防风（去芦切焙） 当归（去芦切焙） 黄 （切焙各一分）
上为细末。炼蜜和剂。每用一 子大。食前温水化下。日三。儿大者加之。
又方 以五加皮为末。饮服之。
灸法 小儿自小至五岁。不能行者。灸两足踝各三壮。
又灸法 小儿鹤膝脚细。不能行者。灸膝眼三壮。
治小儿生下无眉毛。欲得生者。以七月中采乌麻花。不拘多少。阴干为末。以生乌麻油浸。每夜敷之。
赤芝散
治小儿眉毛眼睫。因癣退不生。名乳颊癣。
野油花（旋复花是） 赤箭（天麻苗） 防风（去芦各等分）
上为细末。先洗癣净 干。以好油调涂之。后服乌犀丸。
乌犀丸
犀角末（一钱） 猪牙皂角末（二钱） 干蟾末（三钱） 龙脑（少许）
上为细末。熊胆汁和丸绿豆大。每服一丸。温水下。量儿大小加减。
脾
脾气盛者。肌肉浓而色紫。耐壮而乳多。脾气怯。则肌虚而喜汗。汗多则肉瘠。脾主肌肉。怯则肌虚。虚则
荣卫衰。故汗多而肉瘠也。
丁香散
治小儿脾怯多汗。
陈皮（一两） 青皮（去穣） 诃子肉（去核） 甘草（各半两） 丁香（二钱）
上为细末。每服二钱。水一盏。煎六分。食前温服。儿小分之。
香瓜丸
治小儿喜汗。
大黄瓜（黄色出种子者） 川大黄（湿纸裹煨至纸焦） 胡黄连 柴胡（去芦） 青皮（去嚷） 鳖甲
（醋炙黄） 黄柏（去粗皮） 芦荟
上药各等分。瓜用一个。先将黄瓜割顶去瓤。以诸药为细末。填瓜内至满。却将顶盖口。杖子签定。慢火
内煨熟。取药并瓜研之。如皮研不烂则去之。干后入面糊。和丸绿豆大。每服三二丸。乳后冷浆水下。儿大加
之。
粉身法
黄连（去须） 牡蛎（火 ） 贝母（各七钱）
上为细末。以米粉一升。同研匀。粉身。与丁香散同用。
肺
肺气盛者。肌肤莹白滑腻。发细黑浅。肺气怯则肌肤粗败。若无皮而血凝。故宝鉴亦名血凝。孙真人言。小
儿出腹。肌肉犹是血也。渐渐坚化。肺主皮肤。肺气不充则血沮败。不成肌肤。故若无皮毛而血凝。面目绕鼻口
悉黄，闭目撮面。口中干燥。四肢不能伸缩。哭无声。不吮乳。此皮毛不敛也。多是不育。千金治以龙胆汤。
（方具于后）
治初生儿血凝。皮肉不敛。哭无声。不吮乳。以胡粉研细。酒和涂之。干即再。
又方 以白僵蚕为末。煎汤。适寒温浴之。
灸法 初生儿血凝。以脐四边各去脐半寸。并鸠尾下。五处各灸三壮。
肾
肾气盛者。囟小而合早。牙齿早生。肾气怯者。解颅而囟不合。牙久不生。生则不固。面惨。目睛多白。肾
主骨髓。脑为髓海。怯则脑髓不成。故囟解而不能结也。解颅不瘥。而百病交攻。极难
将护。此最为大病矣。又肾主骨。牙乃骨之余。怯则牙久不生也。
玉乳丹
治小儿解颅。
钟乳粉（根据法炼者半两） 熟干地黄（根据法蒸者半两） 柏子仁（半两）
当归（去芦半两） 防风（去芦分锉） 补骨脂（一分拣净微炒） 或加黄 茯苓亦得。
上为细末。入钟乳粉柏子仁拌匀。炼蜜和丸黍米大。每服十丸。煎茴香汤送下。乳后。
又方 治同前。
细辛（去苗） 桂心（各半两） 干姜（七钱半）
上为细末。以乳汁和敷缝上。干即复敷。儿面赤即愈。
又方 以蛇蜕皮炒焦为末。用猪颊车骨中髓。调敷缝上。日三。一方只用猪颊髓。
又方 以驴蹄烧灰。研细末。生油和敷缝上。以瘥为度。
治小儿囟不合 生蟹足骨半两。白蔹半两。为细末。以乳汁和贴缝上。
又方 以龟甲煮汤。适寒温渍之。不得用黑者。
治小儿囟不合。鼻塞不通。以大天南星微炮去皮。为细末。淡醋调。摊绯帛子上贴之。仍炙手热。频熨立效。
治小儿囟不合。囟肿囟陷并主之。
蛇蜕皮（半两烧灰细研） 防风（去芦） 白芨 大黄（湿纸裹煨纸焦各一分）
上为细末。入青黛一分。同研极匀。每用半钱。用 猪胆汁调匀。将纸一片。按大小长短。翦一纸花子。摊药在
上。仍于四边各留少白纸。用淡醋糊涂遍。以贴病上。不住以温水润动。一伏时换。一方以防风一两半。柏子仁白芨各
一两。为末。乳汁和敷囟上。十日知。二十日愈。日一易之。
又法 治小儿解颅。囟不合。作头巾与裹。遮护之。久而自合。千金云。良法也。
治小儿齿久不生 以雄鼠屎三十枚。日一枚拭齿断。即生。其屎两角尖者。乃雄鼠屎也。一云。用雌鼠屎。两头圆
者。
又方 以黑豆三十粒。于牛粪火内烧令烟尽。细研。入麝香少许。再研匀细。用针挑不生齿处。令血出。以药
末揩上。不得见风。忌醋。多年不生者。用之极效。
又方 以尿坑中竹木。正旦刮屑涂之。即生。
胎内十二证
一、双目失明。二、单眼盲。三、拇指与食指连体（并指）。四、六指。五、身体残缺。六、肢体瘫痪。七、独肾（单侧肾脏缺失或异常）。八、失音哑巴。九、唇裂。十、社老（面部畸形或衰老相，此处指面部发育异常）。十一、手指挛缩拳曲。十二、侏儒（身材矮小）。
胎外十二证
一、眼球突出。二、近视。三、鼻塞不通。四、耳廓翻转。五、喉结突出。六、颈部瘿瘤（甲状腺肿大等）。七、舌短。八、关节弹响。九、龟胸（鸡胸）。十、驼背。十一、膝盖并拢。十二、小腿交叉。
六指
婴儿出生时有六指的，外科医生用利刀切除多余的一指。外部贴敷生油膏，往往能不留痕迹地愈合。
缺唇
婴儿出生时患有唇裂，也能通过手术缝合修复。然而不能完全掩盖疤痕。在十二种疾病中，只有这两种有手段治疗。古人无法治愈，而后人能够解决。千年之后，必定会有能治愈当今医生无法治疗的疾病的人。
胎儿从受孕到出生成长，都禀受五行之气而分化出五脏。所以由五气产生五种体态，因而各不相同。《圣济经》说：五行孕育秀气各有适宜之处，五种体态保全保有殊异的气机。冲和之气均匀赋予，体质性情暗中差异的原因，在于母体的气在胎育过程中有盛衰虚实的变化。所以孩子出生后，有刚柔勇怯的区别。又经书说：心气虚则说话晚，肝气微弱则行走迟，脾气弱则肌肉消瘦，肾气怯则囟门不合（解颅）。像这一类的情况，都是如此。然而五脏之气，禀受各不相同。对于那些怯弱的，圣人也有方药来补养它们。
心
心气旺盛的，则聪明伶俐，早言笑，形体神志清爽且头发多。心气怯弱的，则性格痴呆且说话迟，头发很久不生，生出来也不黑。心主血，发为血之余。心气怯则很久不长头发。心系是舌的根本，心气怯则说话迟。
治疗小儿出生时无头发的，将鲫鱼烧成灰末，调和酱料敷在头上，头发就会生长。
巨胜丹
治疗小儿头发很久不生。
当归（去芦头一两） 生干地黄（去苗土一两） 芍药（一两以上，均研为末） 巨胜（即黑芝麻，一合，另研） 胡粉（半两，另研）
以上药物共同研磨均匀细腻。用炼蜜调和制成如黍米大小的丸药。每次服用十粒，煎黑豆汤送服。同时也可涂抹在头上。根据孩子大小调整用量。
又一方：用楸叶中心的种子捣烂，绞取汁液涂抹。
又一方：用羊屎烧成灰，淋取汁液，同豆豉汁一起清洗头部。每三天一次，不超过十次，头发就会生长。
又一方：治疗血热导致的头发稀薄不生。用桃枝柳枝煎汤，加入猪胆汁调和，洗头，头发自然生长。
菖蒲丸
治疗小儿心气不足，从小到几岁还不能说话。
石菖蒲（二钱） 人参（去芦头焙干半两） 丹参（去芦头一钱） 天门冬（去心焙干一两） 麦门冬（去心焙干一两） 赤石脂（三钱）
以上药物共同研为细末。用炼蜜调和制成如绿豆大小的丸药。温水送服五至七丸，逐渐增至十余丸。根据孩子大小增减剂量。每日三次，长期服用以见效为止，不限时间。
又一方：治疗同上。
菖蒲（一两，一寸九节者佳） 远志（甘草水煮去心一两） 桂心（一两） 黄芪（半两） 人参（去芦头半两） 黄连（去须半两） 酸枣仁（汤浸去皮半两）
以上药物研为细末。用炼蜜调和制成如鸡头实大小的丸药。每次服用一至二粒，煎生姜汤化开送服，不限时间。
灸法：灸心俞穴三壮。灸两足踝部各三壮。
又一方：治疗五六岁还不说话。这是心气不足，舌根无力，不能转动发声的缘故。另一种说法是：风冷损伤少阴经。用赤小豆研为末，酒调和涂在舌上，效果神奇。用社坛祭祀剩下的肉酒，给少许饮用。
肝
肝气旺盛的，则矫健且早能行走站立。肝气怯弱的，则长大也不能行走且脚细，名叫鹤膝风。肝主筋，肝气怯则筋弱，所以长大也不能行走。或者眉毛很久不生，眉属肝，肝气不荣润，所以眉毛很久不生。怎么知道眉属肝呢？况且五脏都有毛发，头发属心，心为火，火性炎上，所以头发生在头顶。胡须属肾，肾为水，水性润下，所以胡须向下生长。因此女人没有外肾，所以没有胡须。体毛属肺，肺在五脏之上而主表，所以毛发生长在皮肤之外。眼睫毛属脾，眼睑也属脾，脾在右侧偏位，所以睫毛斜生在眼睑之上。眉毛属肝，肝在左侧偏位，所以眉毛斜生在睫毛之上。左为上，右为下，所以眉毛在上而睫毛在下。
麝茸丹
治疗小儿从小到几岁不能行走，非常有效。
麝香（研） 茄茸（酥涂炙黄） 生干地黄（去苗土焙） 虎胫骨（酥涂炙黄） 当归（去芦洗焙） 黄芪（锉碎各半两）
以上药物研为细末。用羊髓二两，煮烂，调和制成如黍米大小的丸药。每次服用十丸，磨沉香汤送下。哺乳前服用，每日三次。
羚羊角丸
治疗同上。
羚羊角（用尖端细节密者锉取末） 虎胫骨（敲破涂酥炙黄） 生干地黄（去苗土焙） 酸枣仁（去皮炒过秤） 白茯苓（去黑皮各半两） 桂枝（去粗皮不得见火） 防风（去芦切焙） 当归（去芦切焙） 黄芪（切焙各一分）
以上药物研为细末。用炼蜜调和。每次用如李子大小的量，食前温水化开送服。每日三次。孩子大些的加量。
又一方：用五加皮研为末，饮服。
灸法：小儿从小到五岁不能行走的，灸两足踝各三壮。
又灸法：小儿鹤膝风脚细不能行走的，灸膝眼穴三壮。
治疗小儿出生时无眉毛，想要长出来的，用七月采集的乌麻花，不拘多少，阴干研为末。用生乌麻油浸泡，每晚敷之。
赤芝散
治疗小儿眉毛眼睫毛，因癣消退后不再生长，名叫乳颊癣。
野油花（旋复花是） 赤箭（天麻苗） 防风（去芦各等分）
以上药物研为细末。先洗净癣处擦干，用好油调匀涂抹。然后服用乌犀丸。
乌犀丸
犀角末（一钱） 猪牙皂角末（二钱） 干蟾末（三钱） 龙脑（少许）
以上药物研为细末。用熊胆汁调和制成如绿豆大小的丸药。每次服用一丸，温水送服。根据孩子大小加减剂量。
脾
脾气旺盛的，肌肉厚实且面色紫红，耐强壮且乳汁多。脾气怯弱的，则肌肉虚弱且爱出汗。汗多则肌肉消瘦。脾主肌肉，脾气怯则肌虚，肌虚则营卫衰弱，所以汗多而肌肉消瘦。
丁香散
治疗小儿脾怯多汗。
陈皮（一两） 青皮（去瓤） 诃子肉（去核） 甘草（各半两） 丁香（二钱）
以上药物研为细末。每次服用二钱，水一盏，煎至六分，食前温服。孩子小的分次服用。
香瓜丸
治疗小儿爱出汗。
大黄瓜（黄色出种子的） 川大黄（湿纸裹煨至纸焦） 胡黄连 柴胡（去芦） 青皮（去瓤） 鳖甲（醋炙黄） 黄柏（去粗皮） 芦荟
以上药物各等分。用一个黄瓜，先将黄瓜割顶去瓤，将诸药研为细末，填入瓜内至满。再将瓜顶盖口，用杖子固定。慢火内煨熟。取出药和瓜一起研磨。如果皮研不烂则去掉。干燥后加入面糊，调和制成如绿豆大小的丸药。每次服用二三丸，乳后冷浆水送服。孩子大的加量。
粉身法
黄连（去须） 牡蛎（火煅） 贝母（各七钱）
以上药物研为细末。用米粉一升，共同研磨均匀。扑在身上。与丁香散配合使用。
肺
肺气旺盛的，肌肤莹白滑腻，头发细黑浅淡。肺气怯弱则肌肤粗糙败坏，若无皮而血凝滞。所以《宝鉴》也称其为血凝。孙真人说：小儿出腹，肌肉还是血，渐渐坚化。肺主皮肤，肺气不充则血沮败，不成肌肤。所以若无皮毛而血凝滞，面目绕鼻口皆黄，闭目撮面，口中干燥，四肢不能伸缩，哭无声，不吮乳。这是皮毛不收敛的表现。大多不能存活。《千金方》用龙胆汤治疗。（方剂在后面）
治疗初生儿血凝，皮肉不收敛，哭无声，不吮乳。用胡粉研细，酒调和涂抹。干了再涂。
又一方：用白僵蚕研为末，煎汤，适寒温洗浴。
灸法：初生儿血凝，在脐四周各距脐半寸处，以及鸠尾下、五处穴，各灸三壮。
肾
肾气旺盛的，囟门小而闭合早，牙齿早生。肾气怯弱的，则解颅（囟门不合）且囟门不闭合，牙齿很久不生，生了也不牢固，面色惨淡，眼珠多白。肾主骨髓，脑为髓海，肾气怯则脑髓不成，所以囟门解开而不能闭合。解颅不愈，百病交攻，极难将护。这是最大的病了。又肾主骨，牙乃骨之余，肾气怯则牙齿很久不生。
玉乳丹
治疗小儿解颅。
钟乳粉（依法炼制者半两） 熟干地黄（依法蒸者半两） 柏子仁（半两） 当归（去芦头半两） 防风（去芦分锉） 补骨脂（一分拣净微炒） 也可加黄芪、茯苓。
以上药物研为细末。加入钟乳粉、柏子仁拌匀。用炼蜜调和制成如黍米大小的丸药。每次服用十丸，煎茴香汤送下。乳后服用。
又一方：治疗同上。
细辛（去苗） 桂心（各半两） 干姜（七钱半）
以上药物研为细末。用乳汁调和敷在囟门缝上。干了再敷。孩子脸红就好了。
又一方：用蛇蜕皮炒焦研为末，用猪颊车骨中的髓，调和敷在囟门缝上。每日三次。另一方法只用猪颊髓。
又一方：用驴蹄烧灰，研细末，生油调和敷在囟门缝上。以痊愈为度。
治疗小儿囟门不合：生蟹足骨半两，白蔹半两，研为细末。用乳汁调和贴在囟门缝上。
又一方：用龟甲煮汤，适寒温浸泡。不能用黑色的。
治疗小儿囟门不合，鼻塞不通：用大天南星微炮去皮，研为细末，淡醋调匀，摊在绯帛子上贴之。仍用手加热，频繁熨烫，立即见效。
治疗小儿囟门不合，囟肿囟陷均主治。
蛇蜕皮（半两烧灰细研） 防风（去芦） 白芨 大黄（湿纸裹煨纸焦各一分）
以上药物研为细末。加入青黛一分，共同研磨极匀。每次用半钱，用猪胆汁调匀。取一片纸，按大小长短剪一纸花，将药摊在上面。仍在四边各留少许白纸，用淡醋糊涂遍，贴在患处。不住地用温水润动。一个时辰更换一次。另一方法以防风一两半，柏子仁、白芨各一两，研为末，乳汁调和敷在囟门上。十日见效，二十日痊愈。每日一换。
又法：治疗小儿解颅，囟门不合。制作头巾包裹，遮护它。久了自然闭合。《千金方》说：这是好方法。
治疗小儿牙齿很久不生：用雄鼠屎三十枚，每天一枚擦拭断齿处，牙齿就会生长。其屎两头尖的，就是雄鼠屎。一种说法是用雌鼠屎，两头圆的。
又一方：用黑豆三十粒，在牛粪火内烧至烟尽，细研。加入少许麝香，再研匀细。用针挑不生齿处，令出血，用药末揩擦上面。不得见风，忌醋。多年不生的，用此法极有效。
又一方：用尿坑中的竹木屑，正月初一刮下涂抹，牙齿就会生长。
Twelve Congenital Syndromes (In Utero)
1. Bilateral blindness (Shuanggu). 2. Monocular blindness (Zhimiao). 3. Syndactyly of thumb and index finger (Pianmu). 4. Polydactyly with six fingers (Liuzhi). 5. Physical deformity or mutilation (Tican). 6. Limb paralysis or atrophy (Zhi fei). 7. Solitary kidney (Dushen). 8. Aphonia or muteness (Yinya). 9. Cleft lip (Quechun). 10. Facial malformation resembling premature aging (She lao). 11. Finger contracture or clenched fist (Luanquan). 12. Dwarfism (Zhurou).
Twelve Postnatal Syndromes
1. Proptosis or bulging eyes (Jingtu). 2. Myopia or nearsightedness (Jindu). 3. Nasal obstruction (Bi sai). 4. Eversion of the auricle (Er fan). 5. Prominent laryngeal prominence (Jiehou). 6. Neck goiter or swelling (Xiangying). 7. Short tongue (She duan). 8. Joint clicking or popping (Jie dan). 9. Pigeon chest or carinatum sternum (Guixiong). 10. Kyphosis or hunchback (Tuobei). 11. Genu appositum or knees touching (Xi bing). 12. Criss-cross ankles or bowlegs (Jiaojing).
Polydactyly (Six Fingers)
For infants born with six fingers, surgeons use a sharp knife to amputate the extra digit. Applying raw oil paste externally often results in healing without visible scars.
Cleft Lip
Infants born with cleft lips can also undergo surgical repair. However, scars cannot be completely concealed. Among the twelve syndromes, only these two have effective treatment methods. What ancients could not cure, descendants have achieved. A thousand years later, there will undoubtedly be those who can treat diseases currently deemed incurable by physicians.
From conception to birth and growth, the fetus inherits the Five Elements (Wu Xing) which differentiate into the Five Zang Organs. Thus, from the Five Qi arise five distinct physical constitutions. The *Shengji Jing* states: "The Five Elements nurture distinct essences; the Five Constitutions preserve unique Qi." Uniform endowment leads to hidden differences in physique and temperament due to the mother's Qi during gestation having fluctuations of excess, deficiency, emptiness, and fullness. Consequently, offspring are born with varying degrees of robustness, timidity, courage, and weakness. As the classics state: "Deficient Heart Qi causes delayed speech; weak Liver Qi causes delayed walking; weak Spleen Qi causes emaciation; timid Kidney Qi causes fontanelle non-closure (Jiechu)." Such cases are all consistent with this principle. Although the Qi of the Five Zang Organs varies in inheritance, for those with deficiency or timidity, the Sages provided formulas and medicines for tonification and nourishment.
Heart
When Heart Qi is abundant, the child is intelligent, speaks and laughs early, has a clear spirit, and abundant hair. When Heart Qi is timid/deficient, the child is dull, speaks late, hair grows slowly or not at all, and if it grows, it is not black. The Heart governs Blood, and hair is the surplus of Blood. Timidity leads to prolonged absence of hair growth. The Heart connects to the root of the tongue; timidity leads to delayed speech.
To treat infants born without hair, burn crucian carp to ash, mix with sauce, and apply to the scalp. Hair will grow.
Jusheng Dan (Sesame Pill)
Treats infants whose hair fails to grow for a long time.
* Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), removed rhizome, 1 liang
* Sheng Gan Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata), removed roots and soil, 1 liang
* Shao Yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba/Lactiflorae), 1 liang or more, all ground into powder
* Jusheng (Sesamum indicum, i.e., Black Sesame Seed), 1 he, separately ground
* Hu Fen (Basic Lead Carbonate), 0.5 liang, separately ground
Grind all ingredients uniformly fine. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of millet seeds. Take ten pills per dose, administered with decoction of black beans. Can also be applied topically to the head. Adjust dosage according to age and size.
Another prescription: Pound the central seeds of Paulownia leaves until mushy, squeeze out juice, and apply.
Another prescription: Burn sheep manure to ash, leach with water to obtain juice, mix with fermented soybean juice, and wash the head. Once every three days, no more than ten times, and hair will grow.
Another prescription: For thin hair due to Blood Heat, decoct peach and willow branches, add pig bile, and use to wash the head. Hair will naturally grow.
Changpu Wan (Acorus Pill)
Treats children with insufficient Heart Qi who cannot speak from infancy up to several years of age.
* Shi Chang Pu (Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii), 2 qian
* Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng), removed rhizome, dried, 0.5 liang
* Dan Shen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae), removed rhizome, 1 qian
* Tian Men Dong (Herba Asparagi), removed heart, dried, 1 liang
* Mai Men Dong (Radix Ophiopogonis), removed heart, dried, 1 liang
* Chi Shi Zhi (Halloysitum Rubrum), 3 qian
Grind all into fine powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of mung beans. Administer 5-7 pills with warm water, gradually increasing to over ten pills. Adjust dosage based on age and size. Three times daily. Long-term administration until efficacy is achieved, at any time.
Another prescription: Same indication.
* Chang Pu (Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii), 1 liang (preferably 1-inch segments with nine nodes)
* Yuan Zhi (Radix Polygalae), boiled in licorice water, removed heart, 1 liang
* Gui Xin (Cortex Cinnamomi), 1 liang
* Huang Qi (Radix Astragali), 0.5 liang
* Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng), removed rhizome, 0.5 liang
* Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis), removed threads, 0.5 liang
* Suan Zao Ren (Semen Ziziphi Spinosae), soaked in water, skin removed, 0.5 liang
Grind into fine powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of corn kernels. Take 1-2 pills per dose, dissolved in ginger decoction, at any time.
Moxibustion: Moxa on Xinshu (BL-15), 3 moxa cones. Moxa on both ankle joints, 3 moxa cones each.
Another prescription: Treats muteness at 5-6 years of age. This is due to insufficient Heart Qi and lack of strength in the tongue root, preventing articulation. Alternatively, wind-cold injuring the Shaoyin channel. Grind Adzuki beans into powder, mix with wine, and apply to the tongue. Highly effective. Give a small amount of leftover sacrificial wine from the Earth God altar to drink.
Liver
When Liver Qi is abundant, the child is agile and walks/stands early. When Liver Qi is timid/deficient, the child cannot walk even when grown, and legs are thin, known as Crane Knee (He Xi). The Liver governs tendons; timidity leads to weak tendons, hence inability to walk. Eyebrows may also fail to grow for a long time; eyebrows belong to the Liver. If Liver Qi does not nourish, eyebrows do not grow. How do we know eyebrows belong to the Liver? All five Zang organs have associated hairs. Hair belongs to the Heart; Heart is Fire, Fire flares upward, so hair grows on the head. Beard belongs to the Kidney; Kidney is Water, Water flows downward, so beard grows downward. Women lack external Kidneys, hence no beard. Body hair belongs to the Lung; the Lung is superior among Zang organs and governs the exterior, so hair grows on the skin surface. Eyelashes belong to the Spleen; eyelids belong to the Spleen. The Spleen is positioned slightly to the right, so eyelashes slant upward on the eyelids. Eyebrows belong to the Liver; the Liver is positioned slightly to the left, so eyebrows slant upward above the eyelashes. Left is superior, Right is inferior. Thus, eyebrows are above and eyelashes below.
Sherong Dan (Musk and Deer Antler Pill)
Treats children unable to walk from infancy to several years old. Highly effective.
* She Xiang (Moschus), ground
* Qie Rong (Deer Antler Velvet, likely typo for specific preparation, treated with butter and roasted yellow)
* Sheng Gan Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata), removed roots and soil, dried
* Hu Jing Gu (Os Tigridis, Tiger Tibia), treated with butter and roasted yellow
* Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), removed rhizome, washed, dried
* Huang Qi (Radix Astragali), sliced, 0.5 liang each
Grind into fine powder. Use 2 liang of sheep marrow, boil until soft, mix to form pills the size of millet seeds. Take ten pills per dose, sent down with ground Agarwood tea. Before breastfeeding, three times daily.
Lingyang Jiao Wan (Antelope Horn Pill)
Same indication.
* Ling Yang Jiao (Cornu Saigae Tataricae), tip with dense rings, sliced and powdered
* Hu Jing Gu (Os Tigridis), cracked, treated with butter and roasted yellow
* Sheng Gan Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata), removed roots and soil, dried
* Suan Zao Ren (Semen Ziziphi Spinosae), skin removed, fried, weighed
* Bai Fu Ling (Poria), removed black skin, 0.5 liang each
* Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi), removed coarse bark, avoid fire
* Fang Feng (Radix Saposhnikoviae), removed rhizome, sliced, dried
* Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), removed rhizome, sliced, dried
* Huang Qi (Radix Astragali), sliced, dried, 1 fen each
Grind into fine powder. Mix with refined honey. Use one plum-sized portion per dose, dissolved in warm water before meals. Three times daily. Increase dose for older children.
Another prescription: Grind Eucommia bark into powder, administer with water.
Moxibustion: For children unable to walk from infancy to five years, moxa on both ankle joints, 3 moxa cones each.
Another Moxibustion: For Crane Knee with thin legs and inability to walk, moxa on Xiyan (EX-LE5), 3 moxa cones.
To treat infants born without eyebrows wishing for regrowth: Collect Nigella seeds (Nigella sativa) in July, dry in shade, grind to powder. Soak in cold-pressed sesame oil. Apply nightly.
Chizhi San (Red Ganoderma Powder)
Treats loss of eyebrows and eyelashes after tinea regression, known as Infantial Cheek Tinea.
* Ye You Hua (Flos Inulae, Inula japonica)
* Chi Jian (Herba Gastrodiae, Gastrodia elata seedling)
* Fang Feng (Radix Saposhnikoviae), removed rhizome, equal parts
Grind into powder. Clean the tinea area thoroughly and dry. Mix with good oil and apply. Then administer Wuxi Wan.
Wuxi Wan (Black Rhinoceros Horn Pill)
* Xi Jiao (Cornu Rhinocerotis), powder, 1 qian
* Zhu Ya Zao Jiao (Fructus Gleditsiae Sinensis), powder, 2 qian
* Gan Chan (Periostracum Bombycis Discoloris), powder, 3 qian
* Long Nao (Borneolum Syntheticum), a little
Grind into powder. Mix with bear bile to form pills the size of mung beans. Take one pill per dose with warm water. Adjust dosage based on child's size.
Spleen
When Spleen Qi is abundant, muscles are thick, complexion is purplish, robust constitution, and abundant breast milk. When Spleen Qi is timid/deficient, muscles are weak and prone to sweating. Excessive sweating leads to emaciation. The Spleen governs muscles; timidity leads to muscle weakness. Weakness leads to decline of Ying and Wei Qi, causing excessive sweating and emaciation.
Dingxiang San (Clove Powder)
Treats children with Spleen deficiency and excessive sweating.
* Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae), 1 liang
* Qing Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride), removed pith
* He Zi Rou (Endocarpium Chebulae), removed pits
* Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), 0.5 liang each
* Ding Xiang (Flos Syzygii aromatici), 2 qian
Grind into powder. Take 2 qian per dose, with one cup of water, decoct to 0.6 cup. Warm take before meals. Divide dose for smaller children.
Xianggua Wan (Melon Pill)
Treats children prone to sweating.
* Da Huang Gua (Large Yellow Melon, yielding seeds)
* Chuan Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), wrapped in wet paper, baked until paper is charred
* Hu Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis Chinensis alternative, likely Coptis or similar bitter herb)
* Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri), removed rhizome
* Qing Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride), removed pith
* Bie Jia (Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis), vinegar-roasted yellow
* Huang Bo (Cortex Phellodendri), removed coarse bark
* Lu Hui (Resina Aloes)
Equal parts of herbs. Use one melon. Cut off top, remove pulp. Fill with finely ground herbs. Replace top, secure with stick. Slow-fire bake until cooked. Remove herbs and melon, grind together. Discard unground peel. Add flour paste when dry. Form pills the size of mung beans. Take 2-3 pills per dose after breastfeeding with cold grain water. Increase dose for older children.
Fenshen Fa (Body Powdering Method)
* Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis), removed threads
* Mu Li (Concha Ostreae), calcined
* Bei Mu (Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae), 7 qian each
Grind into powder. Mix with 1 sheng of rice flour. Apply powder to body. Use concurrently with Dingxiang San.
Lung
When Lung Qi is abundant, skin is bright white, smooth, and greasy; hair is fine, black, and light. When Lung Qi is timid/deficient, skin is rough and degenerated, appearing like blood coagulation without skin. Hence *Baojian* calls it Blood Coagulation. Sun Simiao stated: "Upon birth, infant flesh is still blood, gradually hardening." The Lung governs skin. If Lung Qi is insufficient, blood degenerates, failing to form proper skin. Thus, without hair/skin, blood coagulates; face around nose/mouth is yellow, eyes closed, face pinched, mouth dry, limbs immobile, crying without sound, refusing suckling. This is failure of skin/hair to consolidate. Most such infants do not survive. *Qianjin Fang* treats with Longdan Tang (see below).
To treat newborn blood coagulation, non-consolidated skin/flesh, silent crying, refusal to suckle: Grind Hu Fen (Lead Carbonate) fine, mix with wine, apply. Reapply when dry.
Another prescription: Grind Bai Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus) to powder, decoct, bathe infant at appropriate temperature.
Moxibustion: For newborn blood coagulation, moxa 3 cones at points half an inch from umbilicus on four sides, Jiawei (CV-15), and Wuchu (GV-19).
Kidney
When Kidney Qi is abundant, fontanelle is small and closes early, teeth erupt early. When Kidney Qi is timid/deficient, fontanelle remains open (Jiechu) and does not close, teeth erupt late or not firmly, complexion is pale, eyes have excessive white sclera. The Kidney governs bone marrow; brain is the Sea of Marrow. Timidity leads to incomplete brain/marrow formation, hence fontanelle remains open. Unclosed fontanelle invites myriad diseases, difficult to care for. This is a major disease. Kidney governs bones; teeth are surplus of bone. Timidity leads to delayed tooth eruption.
Yuru Dan (Jade Milk Pill)
Treats infant fontanelle non-closure (Jiechu).
* Zhong Ru Fen (Stalactitum), prepared according to method, 0.5 liang
* Shu Gan Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata), steamed according to method, 0.5 liang
* Bai Zi Ren (Semen Platycladi), 0.5 liang
* Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), removed rhizome, 0.5 liang
* Fang Feng (Radix Saposhnikoviae), removed rhizome, sliced
* Bu Gu Zhi (Fructus Psoraleae), selected clean, lightly fried, 1 fen
* Optional: Add Huang Qi and Fu Ling.
Grind into powder. Mix Zhong Ru Fen and Bai Zi Ren evenly. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of millet seeds. Take ten pills per dose with fennel decoction. After breastfeeding.
Another prescription: Same indication.
* Xi Xin (Radix et Rhizoma Asari), removed roots, 0.5 liang each
* Gui Xin (Cortex Cinnamomi), 0.5 liang each
* Gan Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis), 7.5 qian
Grind into powder. Mix with breast milk, apply to fontanelle suture. Reapply when dry. Child's face turning red indicates recovery.
Another prescription: Roast snake shed skin until charred, grind to powder. Mix with marrow from pig jawbone. Apply to suture. Three times daily. Alternative: Use only pig jaw marrow.
Another prescription: Burn donkey hooves to ash, grind fine. Mix with raw oil, apply to suture. Until healed.
To treat unclosed fontanelle: Raw crab leg bone 0.5 liang, Bai Lian (Radix Aristolochiae Yunnanensis) 0.5 liang. Grind fine. Mix with breast milk, apply to suture.
Another prescription: Decoct turtle shell, soak at appropriate temperature. Do not use black turtle shell.
To treat unclosed fontanelle with nasal congestion: Lightly roast Da Tian Nanxing (Rhizoma Arisaematis Cum Bile), remove skin, grind fine. Mix with light vinegar. Spread on red silk, apply. Heat hand, frequently iron/warm the area. Immediate effect.
To treat unclosed fontanelle, whether swollen or depressed:
* She Tui Pi (Periostracum Bombyx), half liang, burned to ash, finely ground
* Fang Feng (Radix Saposhnikoviae), removed rhizome
* Bai Ji (Rhizoma Bletillae)
* Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), wrapped in wet paper, baked until charred, 1 fen each
Grind into powder. Add Qing Dai (Indicum), 1 fen. Grind extremely uniform. Take half qian per dose. Mix with pig bile. Cut paper flower to size, spread medicine on it. Leave white border. Smear with light vinegar. Apply to lesion. Keep moist with warm water. Change once per watch (approx. 2 hours). Alternative: Fang Feng 1.5 liang, Bai Zi Ren and Bai Ji 1 liang each. Grind fine. Mix with breast milk, apply to fontanelle. Effect in 10 days, cured in 20 days. Change once daily.
Another method: For infant Jiechu and unclosed fontanelle, make a headband to wrap and protect. It will close naturally over time. *Qianjin Fang* considers this an excellent method.
To treat delayed tooth eruption: Use 30 male rat feces. Rub one daily on the gum line. Teeth will grow. Male rat feces have pointed ends. Alternative: Use female rat feces, round ends.
Another prescription: 30 black beans, burn in cow dung fire until smoke ceases. Grind fine. Add a little She Xiang (Moschus), grind again. Prick the gum where teeth are missing to draw blood. Rub powder on site. Avoid wind. Avoid vinegar. Highly effective for long-standing cases.
Another prescription: Scrape debris from bamboo/wood in urine pit on New Year's Day. Apply to gums. Teeth will grow.