Youke san zhong (Three Books of Paediatrics) is a mid 20th century composite edition of three classics of paediatrics: Zengbu douzhen yusui jinjing lu (The Gold And Chalcedony Mirror of Pox Diseases, Expanded Edition) by Weng Zhongren (Ming period, 1368-1644), Youke tiejing (Iron Mirror of Paediatrics) by Xia Ding (Qing period, 1644-1911), and Xiao'er tuina guangyi (Overview of Paediatric tuina Massage) by Xiong Yingxiong (Qing period). A small number of illustrations are included in a supplement.
This illustration of 'Cauldron Cover' pox, in traditional ink and brush style, comes from The Gold And Chalcedony Mirror of Pox Diseases.
The text states: 'Cauldron Cover' (fufu) is a form of pox (dou) covering the top of the head, like a saucepan lid. If the lesions are separate, clearly defined and shiny, the condition is treated with Muscle Freeing and Wisdom Channelling powder (songji tongsheng san), pig's tail grease and Poison Dissolving elixir (huadu san). Cochineal ointment is applied externally. If they are densely clustered and the patient has a high fever, rhubarb must be used in addition. The pus must be induced to fester before the poisons in the pox will dissolve.
