Question
A mother’s close friend’s baby has been born 40 days ago, and recently the baby has been crying more at night, easily startled during sleep, and there is a loud noise in the abdomen. In this situation, is it recommended to give a 40-day-old baby Wénfeng San?
Answer
Wénfeng San is primarily used for clearing heat, dispelling wind, calming and expectorating, and is suitable for newborns with symptoms such as sleeplessness, incessant crying, feverish cheeks, coughing with phlegm, constipation, and convulsions caused by internal heat from fetal fire. If the baby exhibits these symptoms such as persistent crying, excess phlegm, and coughing, then considering the use of Wénfeng San may be appropriate. However, since the medication contains cinnabar, precautions should be taken to ensure that the dosage does not exceed five days to ensure the baby’s safety.