芍药（赤白利，补。）
甘草（炙，或炒。）
干姜（炮。）
大黄（或生，或煨。）
芒硝（生。）
黄芩（不枯者，即子芩是也。）
黄连（洗，去须土。）
干葛（须家葛，干者。）
栀子（去壳。）
橘皮（陈者去白。）
生姜（薄切。）
桂枝（刮去粗皮。）
大枣（去核。）
麻黄（去根节。）
细辛（去苗，洗。）
附子（去皮尖，丸散炮，惟汤生用。）
鸡子黄（药熟方下。）
阿胶（同上。）
吴茱萸（汤洗。）
人参（去芦。）
桔梗（微炒。）
猪苓（去黑皮。）
茯苓（赤利，白补。）
泽泻（去苗。）
滑石（研。）
猪肤（去膜，切。）
枳实（去穣，麸炒。）
柴胡（去芦。）
乌梅（去核，取肉。）
当归（去芦，洗。）
川椒（去目，并闭口者。）
黄柏（刮去粗皮，或酥，或蜜炙，黄紫色。）
赤小豆（浸牙生，暴干，惟狐惑证如此。）
天门冬（去心皮。）
石膏（研。）
白术（去蒂。）
粳米（淘。）
杏仁（去皮尖，麸炒黄。为汤剂不炒。）
瓜丁（即瓜蒂也，末之。）
龙胆（去芦。）
梁上尘（筛过。）
小麦奴（即小麦秀出黑者。如无，炒小麦焦黑。）
饴糖（药熟方下。）
淡竹叶（锉。）
半夏（汤洗七遍。）
牡蛎粉（炒。）
防风（去芦。）
荛花（炒。如无，以桃花不炒代之。）
竹茹（刮淡竹。）
李根（甜李根，入土者刮去粗皮，取白皮，细锉。）
五味子（去梗。）
浓朴（姜炒。）
茵陈蒿（去梗。）
芫花（醋拌，新瓦上熳火炒焦紫色。）
甘遂（湿纸裹，煨用，赤皮连珠者。）
大戟（炒。）
本（去苗，洗。）
木通（刮去粗皮。）
鳖甲（去裙肉，醋炙焦黄色。）
豉（惟汤中以绢袋煮之。）
水蛭（水浸，去血子，米炒。）
虻虫（去翅足，糯米炒。）
桃仁（去皮尖，麸炒研，惟入汤生用。）
蜀漆（洗去腥。）
龙骨（研。）
朴硝（生。）
葶苈子（隔纸炒研，甜者用。）
栝蒌（焙，无黄脉者。）
贝母（去心，麸炒。）
雄黄（研。）
硫黄（研。）
太阴玄精石（味咸者。）
硝石（研。）
代赭（杵碎细，如入汤用则绵裹。）
地黄汁（取自然汁，若用湿地黄则切。）
芎 （即川芎。）
汉防己（纹如车轮气连者。）
黄 （去芦。）
薏苡仁（去壳。）
槟榔（半生半煨。）
旋复花（去梗。）
赤石脂（块锉。）
禹余粮（槌碎。）
连须葱白（寸切。）
荆芥穗（去梗。）
茅根（洗锉。）
薤白（切。）
熟艾（炒焦碾末，以竹筛筛过。）
麝香（研。）
丹砂（研。）
肉豆蔻（煨。）
石莲肉（炒。）
茴香（炒。）
丁香（不焙。）
枇杷叶（炙，刷去毛。）
大青叶（去根茎。）
秦艽（去芦。）
吴蓝（用叶。）
甘菊（须家园单叶者，或邓州白菊亦佳。）
竹沥（淡竹二尺长，截两头，以砖阁起，中间火烧，两头即竹沥滴处，以碗盛之。）
生艾汁（如无，以水浓研熟艾亦得。）
牡丹皮（去心。）
大麻仁（炒鸣取出，冷地上摊以新砖，磨破，簸去皮，以密筛筛过，择去壳。）
秦皮（锉，以汤浸，倾砚中碧色者真。）
犀角屑（怀中令暖，即杵碎，如无，以升麻代之。）
苦参（取皮。）
青黛（研。）
藜芦（去芦，炙。）
蔷薇茎叶（切。）
五倍子（去内中虫，炒。）
生射干（去须。）
猪脂（切。）
硼砂（研。）
僵蚕（炒，须白直者，而不湿黑者。）
草乌头尖（去黑皮用之。若用乌头，则皮并尖亦去之。炒焦紫色，惟荆芥散生用。）
砂（研。）
白矾（枯，与矾石同，惟硼砂散生用之。）
牙硝（生。）
霜梅上白盐（无，以白盐代之。）
焰硝（生。）
薤根（切。）
鼠矢（头尖硬者。）
芦根（去须，切。）
葛取粉（捣筛取之。）
生干地黄（生干者。）
踯躅（醋炒。）
贝齿（烧研。）
石菖蒲（去毛。）
独活（去芦。）
苦酒（米醋是也。）
手足指甲（ 隐处烧。）
沙参（去芦。）
吴术（去皮。）
漏芦叶（无以山栀子代之。）
桦皮（细切。）
沉香（不焙。）
乳香（研。）
真脑子（研。）
灯心（切。）
桑白皮（切。）
红花子（槌碎。）
猪胆（用汁。）
菝 （去须。）
零陵香（去梗。）
柏实（去壳，研。）
虎头骨（镑。）
陵鲤甲 皮（杀鬼丸内生用，余皆炙焦。）
羊角（镑。）
樗鸡（去翅足，无即以芫青代之，芫青一枚，可准樗鸡三枚。）
空青（或无，以石碌代。）
萤火（焙。）
鬼箭（取羽，去木。）
东门上鸡头（焙。）
蒺藜（炒，以新砖磨去刺。）
铁锤柄（入铁槌烧焦者。）
车前草（切。）
生葛根（切。）
□参（去芦。）
羚羊角（镑，杵。）
寒水石（洗。）
前胡（去芦。）
紫菀（去芦。）
白茅根（去须，洗。）
白薇（去苗。）
乱发（皂角水洗，以清水洗之。）
羌活（去芦。）
白鲜皮（去心。）
生麦门冬（去心。）
牛膝（去芦，酒浸三宿，夏间一宿。）
白石脂（烧。）
紫石英（光明者，研。）
粉霜（研。）
龙齿（研，须极大者。）
蛇蜕皮（缠竹柱上，慢火炙。）
小麦（淘。）
糯米（淘。）
茯神（去皮木。）
钩藤皮（刮皮钩用。）
苍术（去粗皮。）
青橘皮（去白。）
猪牙皂角（刮去黑皮，或酥，或蜜炙。）
牵牛子（半生半炒，一两取末半两，入一下。）
枳壳（麸炒，去穣。）
鹿角屑（杵。）
藕汁（切，研汁。）
生姜汁（用自然汁，惟不用滓。）
荷叶（焙。）
天南星（炮，惟荆芥散生用。）
不 皂角（去两头及皮子。）
巴豆（去皮心膜，或炒焦紫色，或用汤煮，研细，压去油皆可，惟茵陈丸生用。赵泉黄膏去皮，
槌碎。）
百合（去心。如入汤用，则水浸一宿，拍碎，去白沫。惟百合滑石散□□□□。）
麻黄汤末
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Radix Paeoniae Rubra (Chishao, Red Peony Root) is used for draining dampness; Radix Paeoniae Alba (Baishao, White Peony Root) is used for tonification.
Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata (Zhigancao, Prepared Licorice Root) is prepared by roasting with honey or stir-fried.
Rhizoma Zingiberis Preparatum (Ganjiang, Dried Ginger Rhizome) is prepared by charring.
Radix et Rhizoma Rhei (Dahuang, Rhubarb) may be used raw or baked.
Natrii Sulfas (Mangxiao, Mirabilite) is used raw.
Radix Scutellariae (Huangqin, Skullcap Root) should not be woody; this refers to the young root (Ziqin).
Rhizoma Coptidis (Huanglian, Coptis Rhizome) is washed with water, and roots and soil are removed.
Rhizoma Bupleuri Secali (Gange, Dried Kudzu Root) must be from cultivated sources and dried.
Fructus Gardeniae (Zhizi, Gardenia Fruit) has its shell removed.
Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae (Jupi, Tangerine Peel) should be aged, and the white pith removed.
Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens (Shengjiang, Fresh Ginger) is sliced thinly.
Ramulus Cinnamomi (Guizhi, Cinnamon Twig) has the rough bark scraped off.
Fructus Jujubae (Dazao, Chinese Date) has the pit removed.
Herba Ephedrae (Mahuang, Ephedra) has the roots and nodes removed.
Herba Asari (Xixin, Asiatic Sweetflag Rhizome) has the aerial parts removed and is washed.
Tuber Aconiti Lateralis Preparatum (Fuzi, Prepared Lateral Root of Aconite) has the skin and tip removed; it is roasted for pills and powders, but used raw for decoctions.
Ovum Gallii Domestici (Jizihuang, Egg Yolk) is added after the medicine is cooked.
Corium Colla (Ejiao, Donkey-hide Glue) is added in the same manner as egg yolk.
Fructus Evodiae (Wuzhuyu, Evodia Fruit) is washed with hot water.
Radix Ginseng (Renshen, Ginseng Root) has the rhizome (lu) removed.
Radix Platycodonis (Jiegeng, Balloon Flower Root) is lightly stir-fried.
Polyporus (Zhuling, Poria) has the black skin removed.
Poria (Fuling, Poria) is red for draining dampness and white for tonification.
Radix Alismatis (Zexie, Water Plantain Rhizome) has the stem removed.
Talcum (Huashi, Talc) is ground.
Cutis Porci (Zhufu, Pig Skin) has the membrane removed and is cut.
Fructus Aurantii Immaturus (Zhishi, Immature Bitter Orange) has the pulp removed and is stir-fried with bran.
Radix Bupleuri (Chaihu, Bupleurum Root) has the rhizome removed.
Fructus Mume (Wumei, Smoked Plum) has the pit removed, and the flesh is used.
Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui, Chinese Angelica Root) has the rhizome removed and is washed.
Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis (Chuanjiao, Sichuan Pepper) has the eyes removed, and closed fruits are discarded.
Cortex Phellodendri (Huangbai, Phellodendron Bark) has the rough bark scraped off, or is fried with lard or honey until yellow-purple.
Semini Phaseoli Angularis (Chixiaodou, Red Bean) is soaked until sprouted, then sun-dried; this preparation is specific for Huhuo syndrome.
Tuber Asparagi (Tianmendong, Asparagus Tuber) has the heart and skin removed.
Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao, Gypsum) is ground.
Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae (Baizhu, Large-headed Atractylodes Rhizome) has the stalk removed.
Semen Oryzae Sativae (Jingmi, Japonica Rice) is rinsed.
Semen Prunus Armeniacae (Xingren, Apricot Seed) has the skin and tip removed and is stir-fried with bran until yellow; do not fry for decoctions.
Fructus Trichosanthis (Guading, i.e., Goudi, Melon Tip) is ground into powder.
Radix Gentianae (Longdan, Gentian Root) has the rhizome removed.
Chenpi Liangshangchen (Liangshangchen, Dust from Roof Beams) is sieved.
Xiaomai Nu (Xiaomai Nu, Blackened Wheat Sprouts) refers to wheat that has bolted and turned black; if unavailable, stir-fry wheat until charred.
Maltose (Yitang) is added after the medicine is cooked.
Folium Lophatheri (Danzhuye, Lophatherum Leaf) is chopped.
Rhizoma Pinelliae Preparatum (Banxia, Prepared Pinellia Tuber) is washed seven times with hot water.
Concha Ostreae (Muli, Oyster Shell) is ground into powder and stir-fried.
Radix Saposhnikoviae (Fangfeng, Saposhnikovia Root) has the rhizome removed.
Flos Euphorbiae (Raohua, Euphorbia Flower) is stir-fried; if unavailable, use un-fried Peach Blossom.
Caulis Bambusae in Taenia (Zhuru, Bamboo Shavings) is scraped from Bambusa textilis.
Cortex Pruni (Ligen, Plum Root Bark) from sweet plum roots growing underground has the rough bark scraped off, and the white inner bark is finely chopped.
Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis (Wuweizi, Schisandra Berry) has the stems removed.
Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis (Nhoupo, Magnolia Bark) is stir-fried with ginger juice.
Herba Artemisiae Scopariae (Yinchenhao, Wormwood Herb) has the stems removed.
Flos Genkwa (Yuanhua, Genkwa Flower) is mixed with vinegar and slowly stir-fried on a new tile until dark purple.
Radix Kansui (Gansui, Kansui Root) is wrapped in wet paper and baked; select those with red skin and bead-like appearance.
Radix Euphorbiae Pekinensis (Daji, Peking Spurge Root) is stir-fried.
Rhizoma Ligustici Wallichii (Ben, Ligusticum Rhizome) has the leaves removed and is washed.
Caulis Tetrapanacis (Mutong, Tetrapanax Stem) has the rough bark scraped off.
Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis (Biejia, Turtle Shell) has the skirt meat removed and is stir-fried with vinegar until yellow-brown.
Folium Sojae Preparatum (Chi, Fermented Soybean) is boiled in a silk bag only for decoctions.
Sanguis Hirudinis (Shuizhi, Leech) is soaked in water, blood eggs removed, and stir-fried with rice.
Insectus Blatta Orientalis (Mengchong, Blowfly Larva) has wings and legs removed and is stir-fried with glutinous rice.
Semen Persicae (Taoren, Peach Seed) has the skin and tip removed, stir-fried with bran and ground; use raw for decoctions.
Herba Perillae (Shuqi, Perilla Herb) is washed to remove fishy odor.
Os Draconis (Longgu, Fossil Bone) is ground.
Natrii Sulfas (Puxiao, Glauber's Salt) is used raw.
Semen Lepidii (Tinglizi, Lepidium Seed) is stir-fried between papers and ground; use sweet variety.
Fructus Trichosanthis (Gualou, Trichosanthes Fruit) is baked; select those without yellow veins.
Rhizoma Belamcandae (Beimu, Belamcanda Rhizome) has the heart removed and is stir-fried with bran.
Realgar (Xionghuang, Realgar) is ground.
Sulfur (Liuhuang, Sulfur) is ground.
Taiyin Xuanjingshi (Taiyin Xuanjingshi, Taiyin Crystal Stone) should taste salty.
Natrii Nitras (Xiaoshi, Niter) is ground.
Haematites (Daizhe, Hematite) is crushed fine; if for decoction, wrap in cotton.
Succus Rehumatis (Dihuangzhi, Rehmannia Juice) is extracted naturally; if using fresh Rehmannia, slice it.
Rhizoma Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong, Szechwan Lovage Rhizome) is also known as Chuanxiong.
Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae (Hanfangji, Stephania Root) should have wheel-like patterns and connected qi.
Radix Astragali Membranacei (Huangqi, Astragalus Root) has the rhizome removed.
Semen Coicis (Yiyiren, Coix Seed) has the husk removed.
Fructus Arecae (Binglang, Betel Nut) is half raw and half baked.
Flos Inulae (Xuanjufang, Inula Flower) has the stems removed.
Lapis Kaolinicus Ruber (Chishizhi, Red Halloysite) is chunk-chopped.
Lapis Limonitis (Yuyuliang, Limonite) is hammered into pieces.
Caulium Allii Fistulosi (Lianxu Congbai, Green Onion White with Roots) is cut into inch-lengths.
Spica Schizonepetae (Jingjisui, Schizonepeta Spike) has the stems removed.
Radix Imperatae (Maogen, Cogongrass Root) is washed and chopped.
Rhizoma Allii Macrostemonis (Xiebai, Large-leaved Garlic Rhizome) is cut.
Folium Artemisiae Argyi (Shuai, Moxa Leaf) is stir-fried until charred, powdered, and sieved through bamboo.
Moschus (Shexiang, Musk) is ground.
Cinnabaris (Dansha, Cinnabar) is ground.
Semen Myristicae (Rudoukou, Nutmeg) is baked.
Semen Nelumbinis (Shilianrou, Lotus Seed Plumule) is stir-fried.
Fructus Foeniculi (Huixiang, Fennel Fruit) is stir-fried.
Flos Caryophylli (Dingxiang, Clove) is not roasted.
Folium Eriobotryae (Pipaye, Loquat Leaf) is roasted, and hairs are brushed off.
Folium Isatidis (Daqingye, Indigo Leaf) has roots and stems removed.
Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae (Qinjiao, Large-leaf Gentian Root) has the rhizome removed.
Folium Isatidis (Wulan, Isatis Leaf) uses the leaves.
Flos Chrysanthemi (Ganju, Chrysanthemum Flower) must be single-leaved garden varieties; Dengzhou white chrysanthemum is also good.
Succus Bambusae (Zhuli, Bamboo Juice) is obtained by heating a two-foot section of Bambusa textilda suspended on bricks; collect the dripping juice in bowls.
Succus Artemisiae Argyi (Shengaiji, Fresh Moxa Juice) can be made by grinding roasted moxa with water if fresh is unavailable.
Cortex Moutan (Mudanpi, Tree Peony Bark) has the heart removed.
Semen Cannabis (Dama Ren, Hemp Seed) is stir-fried until popping, spread on cool bricks, ground, winnowed to remove husks, and sieved.
Cortex Fraxini (Qinpi, Ash Bark) is chopped, soaked in hot water, and poured into an inkstone; green color indicates authenticity.
Cornu Rhinocerotis (Xijiaoxie, Rhino Horn Slivers) is warmed in the hand before crushing; if unavailable, use Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma).
Radix Sophorae Flavescentis (Kushen, Sophora Root) uses the bark.
Indigo Naturalis (Qingdai, Indigo) is ground.
Rhizoma Veratri (Lilu, Veratrum Rhizome) has the rhizome removed and is roasted.
Caulis et Folium Rosae (Qiangweijingye, Rose Stem and Leaf) is cut.
Fructus Gambiris (Wubeizi, Chinese Gall) has insects removed and is stir-fried.
Radix Belamcandae (Shengshegan, Fresh Belamcanda Root) has roots removed.
Adeps Sus (Zhuzhi, Pig Fat) is cut.
Borax (Pengsha, Borax) is ground.
Bombyx Batryticatus (Jiangcan, Silkworm) is stir-fried; select white, straight, non-black specimens.
Caulis Aconiti Kusnezoffii (Caowutoujian, Aconite Tip) has black skin removed; if using whole Aconite, remove skin and tip. Stir-fry until dark purple; use raw only for Jingjie San.
Naohua (Sha, Sodium Chloride) is ground.
Alumen (Baifan, Alum) is calcined; same as Fan Shi, but use raw for Pengsha San.
Natrii Sulfas (Yaxiao, Saltpeter) is used raw.
Shuangmei Shang Baiyan (Shuangmei Shang Baiyan, White Salt from Frost Plums) can be replaced with regular white salt.
Xiaosha (Yanxiao, Saltpeter) is used raw.
Radix Allii Macrostemonis (Xiegen, Garlic Root) is cut.
Excrementum Musca (Shushi, Rat Dropping) selects those with sharp, hard heads.
Rhizoma Imperatae (Lugen, Cogongrass Rhizome) has roots removed and is cut.
Amylum Puerariae (Ge Qu Fen, Kudzu Starch) is pounded and sieved.
Radix Rehumatis Preparata (Sheng Gan Dihuang, Dried Rehmannia Root) is air-dried.
Flos Rhododendri Daurici (Zhizhu, Rhododendron Flower) is stir-fried with vinegar.
Dens Equinus (Beichi, Horse Tooth) is burned and ground.
Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii (Shichangpu, Sweetflag Rhizome) has hairs removed.
Radix Angelicae Pubescentis (Duhuo, Double Umbrella Root) has the rhizome removed.
Acetum (Ku Jiu, Vinegar) is rice vinegar.
Unguis Manus et Pedis (Shouzhi Jiawajia, Finger and Toe Nails) are burned from hidden areas.
Radix Adenophorae (Shashen, Ladybell Root) has the rhizome removed.
Rhizoma Atractylodis (Wushu, Atractylodes Rhizome) has the skin removed.
Folium Euphorbiae Humifusae (Loulu Ye, Prostrate Spurge Leaf) can be replaced with Gardeniae Fructus (Shanzhizi) if unavailable.
Cortex Betulae (Huapi, Birch Bark) is finely cut.
Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum (Chenxiang, Agarwood) is not roasted.
Resina Incense (Ruxiang, Frankincense) is ground.
Borneolum Syntheticum (Zhen Naoz, Borneol) is ground.
Caulis Junci (Dengxin, Rush Pith) is cut.
Cortex Morii (Sangbaipi, Mulberry Root Bark) is cut.
Flos Carthami Tinctorii (Honghua Zi, Safflower Seed) is crushed.
Vesicula Bilella Sus (Zhudan, Pig Gallbladder) uses the bile.
Radix Smilacis Glabrae (Baqian, Smooth Carrion Flower Root) has roots removed.
Herba Lingling (Linglingxiang, Andropogon Herb) has stems removed.
Semen Platycladi (Baishi, Arborvitae Seed) has shells removed and is ground.
Os Tigridis (Hutougu, Tiger Bone) is shaved.
Carapax Cuorae (Lingli Jia Pi, Cuora Shell) is used raw in Sha Gui Wan; otherwise, roast until charred.
Cornu Ovis (Yangjiao, Sheep Horn) is shaved.
Lytta Coriacea (Quji, Blister Beetle) has wings and legs removed; replace with Mylabris (Yuanqing), where one Yuanqing equals three Quji.
Azurite (Kongqing) can be replaced with Malachite (Shilu) if unavailable.
Luminous Larva Luciferae (Yinghuo, Firefly) is roasted.
Ramulus Eucommiae Ulmoides (Guijian, Eucommia Twig) uses the feather-like parts, removing wood.
Caput Gallinae (Dongmen Shang Jitou, Chicken Head from East Gate) is roasted.
Fructus Tribuli (Jili, Tribulus Fruit) is stir-fried, and spines are ground off with new bricks.
Manubrium Martelli (Tiechui Bing, Iron Hammer Handle) uses the charred iron part.
Herba Plantaginis (Cheqian Cao, Plantago Herb) is cut.
Radix Puerariae Lobatae (Sheng Gegen, Fresh Kudzu Root) is cut.
[Missing Character] Shen ([ ] Shen) has the rhizome removed.
Cornu Saigae Tataricae (Lingyangjiao, Saiga Antelope Horn) is shaved and crushed.
Lapis Aquae Frigidae (Hanshui Shi, Cold Water Stone) is washed.
Radix Peucedani (Qianhu, Peucedan Root) has the rhizome removed.
Flos Asteris Tatarici (Ziwan, Aster Flower) has the rhizome removed.
Radix Imperatae Cylindricae (Baimaogen, Cogongrass Root) has roots removed and is washed.
Radix Cynanchi Atrati (Baiwei, Dark Cynanchum Root) has aerial parts removed.
Crinis Depressus (Luankun, Human Hair) is washed with Gleditsia sinensis water and then clear water.
Radix Notopterygii (Qianghuo, Notopterygium Root) has the rhizome removed.
Cortex Dictamni (Baixianpi, Dictamnus Bark) has the heart removed.
Radix Ophiopogonis (Sheng Maidong, Fresh Ophiopogon Root) has the heart removed.
Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae (Niuxi, Achyranthes Root) has the rhizome removed, soaked in wine for three days (one day in summer).
Lapis Kaolinicus (Baishizhi, White Halloysite) is burned.
Fluorite (Zhi Shiy ing, Fluorspar) should be bright and ground.
Sublimated Arsenic Trioxide (Fenshuang, Arsenic Powder) is ground.
Dens Draconis (Longchi, Dragon Teeth) is ground; select large pieces.
Exuvias Bombycis Mori (Shetuipi, Snake Skin) is roasted slowly on a bamboo pole.
Semen Triticici (Xiaomai, Wheat) is rinsed.
Semen Oryzae Glutinosa (Nuomi, Glutinous Rice) is rinsed.
Poria cum Radice (Fushen, Poria with Wood) has bark and wood removed.
Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis (Gouteng Pi, Hookvine Stem) uses the peeled hook.
Rhizoma Atractylodis Lanceae (Cangzhu, Lanceolate Atractylodes Rhizome) has rough skin removed.
Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride (Qingjupi, Green Tangerine Peel) has white pith removed.
Fructus Gleditsiae Sinensis (Zhuya Zaojiao, Chinese Honeylocust Pod) has black skin removed, or fried with lard or honey.
Semen Kochiae (Qianniu Zi, Morning Glory Seed) is half raw and half fried; take half an ounce powder from one ounce, administered once.
Pericarpium Aurantii Immaturum (Zhike, Immature Bitter Orange Peel) is stir-fried with bran and pulp removed.
Cornu Cervi Deglutitum (Lujiaoxie, Deer Horn Scrapings) is crushed.
Succus Nucis Viniferae (Ou Zhi, Lotus Root Juice) is cut, ground, and juiced.
Succus Zingiberis Recens (Shengjiang Zhi, Fresh Ginger Juice) is natural juice, no residue.
Folium Nelumbinis (Heye, Lotus Leaf) is roasted.
Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae (Tiannanxing, Pinellia Tuber) is processed; use raw only for Jingjie San.
Fructus Gleditsiae Sinensis (Bu Dao Zaojiao, Gleditsia Fruit) has ends, skin, and seeds removed.
Semen Crotonis Tiglii (Badou, Croton Seed) has skin, heart, and membrane removed; can be fried until dark purple, boiled, ground, or pressed to remove oil; use raw only for Yinchen Wan. Zhao Quan Huang Gao removes skin and crushes.
Rhizoma Lilii (Baihe, Lily Bulb) has heart removed. For decoctions, soak overnight, crush, and remove white foam; specific to Baihe Huashi San.
Powder of Decoctum Ma Huang (Mahuang Tang Mo)
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