聚诸香之气而成，故其味甘气温无毒凡香气皆能辟邪恶，况合众香之气，而成一
物者乎！其走窍逐邪，通神明，杀精鬼，除魇梦，温疟蛊毒宜然矣。亦能开郁。
苏合香系诸香汁煎就，故名合香，产中天竺国，辟诸恶，杀鬼物精邪，去三虫，除
蛊毒痫 ，仍禁梦魇，尤通神明，沈括云∶苏合油如HT 胶。以筋挑起，悬丝不断者，真也。
禀火金之气而有水，故味辛、苦，气平而芬香，性无毒，气浓味薄，阳也。入手少
阴经。少阴主藏神，神昏则邪恶鬼气易侵，芳香通神明而诸邪辟也。
安息香，乃辟邪树皮之脂，坚凝成块，其色黑黄，烧烟鬼惧神欢，驱邪逐恶，研服
行血下气，扶正安神，鬼胎能下，蛊毒可消。
禀火金之气兼得乎天之阳气，故其味辛，平，温而无毒，气味俱浓，阳也。入足
太阴、阳明经，其气臭烈，故善杀虫辟恶，兼辛则走而不守，温则通而能行。为消痞除
秽之要药。但脾虚弱之人，虽有痞积，当养胃气，胃强则坚积可磨而消矣，勿轻用此。
阿魏，波斯国中阿虞木枝梗汁，性臭而能去臭气，杀小虫，下恶气，破痞积，辟溢
疟，却鬼驱邪蛊毒，能消传尸可灭。
按∶人之血气，闻香则顺，遇臭则逆，故胃虚气弱之人，虽有痞积，勿宜用此臭烈，更伤胃气。
禀天地阴寒之气，故其味苦，寒，无毒。寒能除热，苦能泻热燥湿，至苦至寒，
故为除热去疳杀虫明目治惊之要药。专入足厥阴经，亦入足太阴手少阴，然性主消不主
补，凡脾胃虚寒作泻者，忌服，止入丸散，
先捣成粉入也。
芦荟，杀虫去疳，镇心明目，小儿癫痫惊搐，大人疮 痔疽，癣发颈间，同甘草研
匀敷效，医生齿缝。以盐汤漱洗点瘥。
It is formed by the aggregation of the qi of various aromatics; therefore, its taste is sweet, its nature is warm, and it is non-toxic. All aromatic substances can repel evil influences, let alone this substance formed by combining the qi of numerous aromatics! It travels through orifices to expel pathogens, unblocks the Shen (Spirit), kills spirits and demons, eliminates nightmare terrors, and is suitable for treating Warm Malaria (Wen Nue) and Gu Poison. It can also open up stagnation.
Suhexiang (Styrax) is made by decocting the juices of various aromatics, hence its name "He Xiang" (Combined Fragrance). It originates from the Central Heaven India region, repels all evils, kills ghosts and evil spirits, removes the Three Worms (San Chong), eliminates Gu poison and epilepsy, still prohibits [or effectively controls] dream terrors, and especially unblocks the Shen. Shen Kuo stated: Suhexiang oil resembles glue. If it can be lifted with a tendon and a suspended silk thread does not break when pulled, it is genuine.
Endowed with the qi of Fire and Metal and containing Water, its taste is pungent and bitter, its nature is neutral and fragrant, it is non-toxic, with strong aroma and thin taste, belonging to Yang. It enters the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian. The Shaoyin governs the storage of the Shen; when the Shen is confused, evil and ghostly qi easily invade. Aromatic substances unblock the Shen and repel various pathogenic factors.
Anxi Xiang (Benzoin Resin) is the resin from the bark of the Exegetes tree, solidifying into blocks, blackish-yellow in color. When burned, the smoke frightens ghosts and pleases deities; it drives away evil and expels malignancy. Ground and taken orally, it promotes blood circulation and directs Qi downward, supports healthy Qi, calms the Spirit, can expel "Ghost Pregnancy," and dissolves Gu poison.
Endowed with the qi of Fire and Metal and additionally receiving the Yang Qi of Heaven, its taste is pungent, its nature is neutral and warm, and it is non-toxic. Both its aroma and taste are strong, belonging to Yang. It enters the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian and the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. Its odor is pungent and foul, so it is good at killing insects and repelling evil. Combined with its pungency, it moves without staying static; combined with its warmth, it unblocks and circulates. It is an essential herb for dissipating masses and removing turbidity. However, for individuals with weak Spleen and Stomach, even if there are mass accumulations, one should nourish Stomach Qi first. When Stomach Qi is strong, hard accumulations can be ground down and eliminated; do not use this lightly.
Awei (Ferula Assa-foetida) is the juice from the branches and stems of the Ayu tree in Persia. Its nature is foul-smelling but capable of removing bad odors, killing small insects, descending malignant Qi, breaking up mass accumulations, repelling overflow malaria, driving away ghosts and expelling evil and Gu poison, able to eliminate Transmitted Corpse (Chuan Shi) consumption diseases until they vanish.
Note: Human Blood and Qi flow smoothly upon encountering fragrance but become turbulent upon encountering foulness. Therefore, individuals with weak Stomach Qi should not use this strongly odorous herb, as it would further damage Stomach Qi.
Endowed with the Yin-Cold Qi of Heaven and Earth, its taste is bitter, its nature is cold, and it is non-toxic. Cold nature clears heat; bitter nature drains heat and dries dampness. Being extremely bitter and extremely cold, it is an essential herb for clearing heat, eliminating childhood malnutrition parasites (Gan), killing insects, brightening the eyes, and treating convulsions due to fright. It specifically enters the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian, and also the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian and Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian. However, its nature primarily focuses on reducing rather than tonifying. Those with Spleen-Stomach deficiency-cold causing diarrhea must avoid taking it. It is only used in pills and powders, added after being first pounded into powder.
Luhui (Aloe), kills insects, eliminates Gan parasites, calms the Heart, brightens the eyes. For pediatric epilepsy and convulsions due to fright, adult sores, hemorrhoids, carbuncles, and tinea affecting the neck, mixing with Licorice Root (Gancao) and grinding evenly for topical application is effective. For dental fissure infections, rinsing and applying with salt water leads to recovery.