《内则》志八珍以养老,取牛肉必新杀者,绝其理而薄切之,湛诸美酒,其朝而食之,
则酒之善于烂牛味也可知矣。今后凡遇伤于牛味者,宜使饮之。
舟人以橄榄木为樯,凡鱼触之,无有不死。又尝以橄榄木为桌,以鱼骨置之,少时柔软
。今后凡遇食鱼而伤者及噎鱼骨者,皆宜用之。
糯米一石,得白曲一斤,皆酿为酒。今后凡遇伤于粽KT 者宜用之。
凡造饭成团,以芽茶沃之,粒粒散解。今后凡遇伤于百谷者宜入之。
(即棠球子)
客有烹猪首者,或告之曰∶是草猪母彘之首也,皮浓而不易烹,能多入山楂,则易烹矣
。试之果然。今后但遇伤于肉味者,只此足矣!
凡食煎炙面食,肥甘椒辣等物,令人焦烦消渴者,宜以淡豆豉一物煎汤主之。盖万物归
于腐,又曰腐胜焦,淡豉原经 造,而质已腐,则能腐化诸味矣,故称其良。
凡花果草木,一触麝香,无不萎落。今后凡遇伤于果实菜蔬者宜主之。
(俗呼鸡距子)
门外植枳枸木者,门内造酒,必不熟,屋内有此木作柱亦然。故曰∶枳枸解酒,过于葛
花。今后凡遇伤酒中酒者,宜用之。
叙曰∶吞酸,小疾也,可暂而不可久。或以疾小而忽之,此不知其为翻胃之渐也。语
曰∶毫末不斫,将寻斧柯。是故慎之。今考古方四首,盖曰防微杜渐云尔!
The *Book of Rites: Neize* records the Eight Delicacies for nourishing the elderly, specifying that beef must be from a freshly slaughtered animal, its muscle fibers severed and sliced thinly, then steeped in fine wine. Eating it in the morning demonstrates that the wine's ability to tenderize beef is evident. Henceforth, for anyone suffering from ailments caused by consuming beef, it is advisable to have them drink this wine.
Boatmen use olive wood for masts; any fish touching it dies immediately. Olive wood tables have also been used where fish bones placed upon them become soft after a short time. Therefore, for anyone injured by eating fish or choked by fish bones, this method is appropriate.
One dan (a unit of volume) of glutinous rice mixed with one jin (a unit of weight) of white yeast can all be brewed into wine. This is suitable for those suffering from ailments caused by consuming zongzi (sticky rice dumplings).
Rice formed into balls can be dispersed grain by grain when steeped in sprouted tea. This is suitable for adding to remedies for those suffering from ailments caused by consuming various grains.
(Also known as Crabapple)
A guest was cooking a pig's head when someone informed him, "This is the head of a grass-fed sow; its skin is thick and difficult to cook. Adding more hawthorn will make it easier to cook." The test proved successful. Henceforth, for anyone suffering from meat-related ailments, this remedy alone suffices!
For those who consume fried, roasted, or baked wheat products, as well as rich, sweet, peppery, or spicy foods, which cause irritability, restlessness, and excessive thirst, it is advisable to decoct and administer Dan Dou Chi (Fermented Soybean Decoction). Since all things eventually return to decay, and decay overcomes charring, and since Dan Dou Chi is naturally fermented and thus possesses a 'decaying' quality, it can transform and neutralize these food-induced imbalances, hence its praised efficacy.
All flowers, fruits, trees, and herbs wither and fall upon contact with musk. Therefore, for anyone suffering from ailments caused by consuming fruits or vegetables, this substance is suitable for treatment.
(Commonly known as Chicken Spur Fruit)
If Zhi Gou (Poncirus trifoliata) trees are planted outside the gate, wine brewed inside will not ferment properly; similarly, if such wood is used as pillars inside the house. Thus, it is said that Zhi Gou resolves alcohol intoxication more effectively than Ge Hua (Kudzu Flower). Henceforth, for those suffering from alcohol injury or drunkenness, this is appropriate.
Preface: Swallowing acid (acid regurgitation) is a minor ailment that may occur temporarily but should not persist. Some neglect it due to its mildness, unaware that it is a precursor to Fan Wei (regurgitation/vomiting). As the saying goes, "If you do not cut off the tip of a hair, you will soon need an axe." Therefore, one must be cautious. Herein, four ancient formulas are examined, aiming to prevent problems before they arise and stop gradual deterioration.