味甘气平，入足阳明胃、手太阴肺经。入肺胃而补气，走经络而益营。医黄汗血痹之证，疗皮水风湿之疾，历节
肿痛最效，虚劳里疾更良。善达皮腠，专通肌表。凡一切疮疡，总忌内陷，悉宜黄 。蜜炙用。生用微凉，清表敛汗
宜之。
味苦辛微温，入足厥阴肝经，养血滋肝，清风润木，起经脉之细微，回肢节之逆冷。缓里急而安腹痛，调产后而
保胎前，能通妊娠之小便，善滑产妇之大肠。奔豚须用，吐蛔宜加。寒疝甚良，温经最效。
味平，入厥阴肝经。养阴荣木，补血滋肝，止胞胎之阻疼，收经脉之陷漏。最清厥阴之风燥，
善调乙木之疏泄。蛤粉炒，研用。
味辛，微温，入足少阴肾、足厥阴肝经。生精补血，健骨强筋。酥炙用，研碎，酒煮去渣，
熬浓，重汤煮成膏最佳。
味辛甘，微温，入足少阴肾、足厥阴肝经。强筋健骨，秘精壮阳。去梗，酒浸蒸晒。
味苦辛，微温，入足太阴脾、足厥阴肝、足少阴肾经。暖补命门，温养子宫。兴丈夫玉
茎痿弱，除女子玉门寒冷。
味苦，气平，入足少阴肾、足厥阴肝经。强筋健骨，秘精壮阳，补益精血，长养精神。
味辛苦，微温，入足少阴肾、足厥阴肝经。荣筋强骨，起痿壮阳。羊脂拌炒。
味辛苦，气温，入足太阴脾、足少阴肾、手阳明大肠经。温脾暖肾，消水化食。治膝冷腰
疼，疗肠滑肾泄。能安胎坠，善止遗精。收小儿遗溺，兴丈夫痿阳，除阴囊之湿，愈关
节之凉。盐酒拌润，炒研，晒干用。同青盐、乳香，搽日久牙痛。
(The first herb) Its flavor is sweet, and its nature is neutral. It enters the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian and Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian. Entering the Lung and Stomach meridians to tonify Qi (vital energy), it circulates through the collaterals to nourish Ying (nutritive) blood. It treats conditions of Huanghan (Yellow Sweat Disease) and Xuebi (Blood Bi Syndrome), cures diseases of Pishui (Skin Water Retention) and Wind-Dampness, and is most effective for the swelling and pain of Lijie (Joint Pain and Deformation). It is even better for internal disorders of Xulao (Deficiency Consumption). It excels at penetrating the skin and interstices, specifically unblocking the muscle surface. For all types of sores and ulcers, it is crucial to prevent the inward sinking of pathogens; this herb is suitable for such cases. Use after honey-frying. When used raw, its nature is slightly cool, making it suitable for clearing the exterior and astringing sweat.
(The second herb) Its flavor is bitter and pungent, and its nature is slightly warm. It enters the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian. It nourishes blood and moistens the Liver, clears wind and moistens Wood (Liver), restores the subtle flow in the meridians, and reverses cold extremities and joints. It relieves internal urgency and calms abdominal pain, regulates postpartum conditions and protects the fetus before term, promotes urination during pregnancy, and lubricates the large intestine of parturient women. It is essential for Ben tun (Rushing Pig Disease) and should be added when vomiting roundworms. It is excellent for Hanshan (Cold Hernia) and most effective for warming the meridians.
(The third herb) Its flavor is neutral. It enters the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian. It nourishes Yin to enrich Wood (Liver), tonifies blood and moistens the Liver, stops pain caused by blockage in the uterus, and secures leaking meridians. It best clears Wind-Dryness of the Jueyin meridian and harmonizes the dispersing and descending functions of Yi Mu (Liver). Stir-fry with clam powder and grind for use.
(The fourth herb) Its flavor is pungent, and its nature is slightly warm. It enters the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian and Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian. It generates essence and tonifies blood, strengthens bones and sinews. Use after frying with butter/marrow fat. Grind into powder, decoct in wine, remove dregs, boil down to a thick consistency, and prepare as an ointment via double-boiling for best results.
(The fifth herb) Its flavor is pungent and sweet, and its nature is slightly warm. It enters the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian and Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian. It strengthens sinews and bones, consolidates essence and boosts Yang. Remove the stalks, soak in wine, steam, and sun-dry.
(The sixth herb) Its flavor is sweet, and its nature is neutral. It enters the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian and Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian. It strengthens Yin, treats flaccidity, reduces urinary frequency, and astringes essence.
(The seventh herb) Its flavor is bitter and pungent, and its nature is slightly warm. It enters the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian, Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian, and Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian. It warms and tonifies Mingmen (Gate of Life), and warms and nourishes the uterus. It stimulates erectile function in men and dispels coldness from the female genitalia.
(The eighth herb) Its flavor is bitter, and its nature is neutral. It enters the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian and Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian. It strengthens sinews and bones, consolidates essence and boosts Yang, tonifies essence and blood, and nourishes spirit.
(The ninth herb) Its flavor is pungent and bitter, and its nature is slightly warm. It enters the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian and Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian. It nourishes sinews, strengthens bones, treats flaccidity and boosts Yang. Stir-fry with sheep fat.
(The tenth herb) Its flavor is pungent and bitter, and its nature is warm. It enters the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian, Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, and Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian. It warms the Spleen and Kidneys, resolves water dampness, and aids digestion. It treats cold knees and lower back pain, and intestinal slipping with renal diarrhea. It calms the fetus and prevents miscarriage, and effectively stops seminal emission. It controls nocturnal enuresis in children, restores erectile function in men, eliminates scrotal dampness, and cures joint coldness. Moisten with salt and wine, stir-fry, grind, and sun-dry for use. Applied externally with Qingyan (Blue Vitriol/Green Salt) and Ruxiang (Frankincense), it treats chronic toothache.