散风先用(白芷)，发汗无如(麻黄)，追风者(羌活、独活)，降气者(沉香、木香)。(葛根)退大热而升胃气，(细辛)散逆邪而理湿伤。(苏叶)疏畅肺脾，(梗)宽中而(子)下气；(桂枝)调和荣卫，(肉桂)达下而(桂心)通阳。(天麻)有除湿祛风之效，(升麻)擅解毒辟疫之长。发汗祛寒须加(葱白)，散邪止呕必用(生姜)，(桔梗、杏仁)泻肺邪而喘止，(防风、荆芥)舒肝郁而痛亡。欲疗肢节之拘挛，(秦艽)为上；若治腰膝之痹痛，(狗脊)最良。(薄荷)散风消肿，浮于头面，(香薷)清暑定霍，乱于中脏。(附子)回阳，(半夏)降逆，(故纸)温肾助脾，(干姜)逐寒去湿，(橘皮)行气而消痰，(青皮)破滞而散结。(吴萸、川椒)俱能下气温中，(神曲、砂仁)总是理脾消食。(藿香)止呕而辟邪，(丁香)调中而除哕。(白蔻、肉蔻)并温胃阳，(麦芽、谷芽)皆消肠积。(艾叶)暖中而安胎，(芥子)豁痰而舒胁。(枳壳、香附)散郁滞以何难，(厚朴、槟榔)，除胀满而有益。润燥除湿者(贝母)，祛风燥痰者(南星)。(当归)养血清火，(川芎)活血调精。(麝香)通窍而治痫，(虎骨)辟邪而镇惊。(天仙藤)疏气活血，(地肤子)利便通淋。(远志)安心神能益智慧，(菖蒲)开心窍兼出声音。(红花)破血气之滞，(乌药)散恶气之侵。利窍开关(皂角、木通)异用，下气行水，(腹皮、防己)并称。(牵牛)则气肿能下，(僵蚕)则肝风可平。行血散瘀药宜(泽兰、胡索)，明目退翳，草取(木贼、谷精)。(茴香)治疝气，(辛夷)治鼻渊，(苍术)燥湿发汗，(灵脂)散血通肝。(旋覆花)气结能下，(款冬花)喘咳能安。(没药、乳香)活血而消肿痛，(芜夷、芦荟)杀虫而治惊肝。久疟非(常山)不截，冷积非(巴豆)不痊，是皆辛温之味，实司攻散之端。
苦性药类(凡九十二种)
(黄连)泻心经之邪，(黄芩)除肠胃之热。(知母)降火而滋阴，(黄柏)清热而燥湿。(括蒌)能解胸膺，(花粉)最生津液。(桃仁、茜草)治心腹之血瘀，(芒硝、大黄)荡脏腑之热积。达少阳而平寒热，(柴胡)无双；清阳明而止渴烦，(石膏)第--。(芍药)则行血乎肝，(丹皮)则除热散结。利湿消水，(车前、泽泻)同功，解毒清心，(连翘、苦参)得力。(丹参)能去心邪，(紫苑)惟下气逆，(龙胆草)能伐肝邪，(马兜铃)专散肺郁，欲清头目而降下，须用(菊花)；若通经络以去烦，无如(竹沥)。(竹茹)清胃火，(桑皮)泻肺金，(槐花)去邪疗痔，柏(叶)凉血益阴，(瞿麦)逐膀胱湿热，(篇蓄)治黄疸热淋。血热在下焦，(地榆)可去；水湿归脏腑，(大戟)能干。(茅根、芦根)清胃热而呕止，(通草、灯草)降心火而下行。(羚羊角)清热明目，(夏枯草)散结消瘿。(鹤虱、雷丸)能杀虫而消积，(牛黄、蝉蜕)最治痫而镇惊。退骨蒸者(青蒿)，解毒者(紫草)。(蒲黄)能散血瘀，(滑石)最利水道。(青黛)则肝热能消，(白薇)则血厥可疗。行消肿者，(甘遂、芜花)；润下软坚者，(昆布、海藻)。辟邪解毒，(犀角)通灵。蠲痹祛风，(稀莶)最妙。(三棱、莪术)俱有伐肝之功，(郁金、姜黄)，均为引血之草。(山楂)之消肉食，(钩藤)之治痫惊，(前胡)宽中下气，(萆藓)去浊分清。泻肺气者(葶苈，)祛头风者(蔓荆)。(元参)散火而滋肾，(沙参)益肺而清心。(竹叶)则除烦解渴，(栀仁)则引热下行。(白头翁)主治热痢，(青箱子)最清肝经。(五加皮)祛风活血，(五倍子)敛汗涩精。(茵陈)治疸黄，在除湿而清热，(诃子)止滑泻，能敛肺以开音。(桑寄生)养血安胎，腰痛需用；(杜牛膝)散血解毒，喉痹急寻。(秦皮)解热痢之毒，(小麦)除烦渴之嗟，(天竺黄)最清心气，(地骨皮)专泻肾邪。(郁李仁)散结有效，(枇杷叶)下逆堪夸。(穿山甲)善通经络，(威灵仙)主治痹麻。(荜拨)温中而下阴气，(良姜)暖胃而散寒邪，喉肿咽干，急须(豆根、牛蒡)，肝热目翳，快用(决明、蒙花)。(代赭石)之清心益肾并用，(乌贼骨)之和血除湿亦嘉。
右《药性赋》三篇，宗《神农本草》而添考唐宋诸家之说，举其用而不及其体，便读也。欲明其体，则有《本草经》在。(廉泉识)
补遗(凡十种)阿魏消肉积，血竭散血瘀。冰片通窍散血，樟脑去湿杀虫。三七散血定痛，赤小豆散血治痈。浮萍涤水止痒，蛇床子止痒杀虫。明矾杀虫除湿，藜芦吐风痰治痫。《医脉摘要》卷下终
To disperse wind, Bai Zhi (Rhizoma Angelicae Dahuricae) is the first choice; to induce sweating, no herb surpasses Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba); to pursue wind-dampness, Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) and Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix) are used; to descend qi and regulate qi, Chen Xiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum) and Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix) are employed. Ge Gen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix) reduces high fever and raises Stomach Qi, while Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) disperses rebellious pathogens and regulates damp-injury. Su Ye (Perilla Frutescens Leaf) unblocks Lung and Spleen Qi; Geng (Perillae Caulis) broadens the middle Jiao, while Zi (Perillae Fructus) descends Qi; Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) harmonizes Ying and Wei, Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex) reaches the lower Jiao, while Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Cortex Medullaris) unblocks Yang. Tian Ma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma) has the effect of drying dampness and dispelling wind; Sheng Ma (Bupleuri Radix or Cimicifugae Rhizoma - *Note: Context implies Cimicifugae for detoxification*) excels in detoxification and epidemic prevention. To induce sweating and dispel cold, Cong Bai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus) must be added; to disperse pathogens and stop vomiting, Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) is essential; Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix) and Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) drain Lung pathogens and stop wheezing; Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) and Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Spica) soothe Liver stagnation and eliminate pain. To treat spasms of limbs and joints, Qin Jiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix) is superior; if treating bi-syndrome pain of waist and knees, Gou Ji (Cibotii Rhizoma) is best. Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba) disperses wind and reduces swelling, acting on the head and face; Xiang Ru (Elsholtziae Herba) clears summerheat and stabilizes cholera, addressing internal organ disorder. Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata) restores Yang, Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) descends rebellion, Gu Zhi (Psoraleae Fructus) warms Kidney and assists Spleen, Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) drives out cold and removes dampness; Ju Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) moves Qi and eliminates phlegm, Qing Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride) breaks stagnation and dissipates nodules. Wu Yu Zhu (Evodiae Fructus) and Chuan Jiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium) both descend Qi and warm the middle; Shen Qu (Massa Medicata Fermentata) and Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus) always regulate Spleen and digest food. Huo Xiang (Agastaches Herba) stops vomiting and repels pathogens, Ding Xiang (Syzygii Flos) regulates the middle and eliminates hiccups. Bai Kou (Cardamomi Fructus Rotundus) and Rou Kou (Myristicae Semen) both warm Stomach Yang; Mai Ya (Hordei Fructus Germinatus) and Gu Ya (Oryzae Fructus Germinatus) both digest intestinal accumulation. Ai Ye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium) warms the middle and calms the fetus, Jie Zi (Sinapis Semen) resolves phlegm and soothes the hypochondrium. Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus) and Xiang Fu (Cyperi Rhizoma) easily scatter stagnation; Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex) and Bing Lang (Arecae Semen) benefit by removing distension. Bei Mu (Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus) moistens dryness and dries dampness; Nan Xing (Arisaematis Rhizoma Preparatum) dispels wind and dries phlegm. Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) nourishes Blood and clears fire, Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) invigorates Blood and regulates Essence. She Xiang (Moschus) unblocks orifices and treats epilepsy, Hu Gu (Ossis Tigris) repels pathogens and calms fright. Tian Xian Teng (Aristolochiae Manshuriensis Caulis) unblocks Qi and invigorates Blood, Di Fu Zi (Kochiae Fructus) promotes urination and relieves strangury. Yuan Zhi (Polygalae Radix) calms the Spirit and benefits wisdom, Shi Pu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma) opens orifices and aids speech. Hong Hua (Carthami Flos) breaks Blood and Qi stagnation, Wu Yao (Tsoosadi Fructus) disperses evil Qi invasion. For unblocking orifices and opening gates, Zao Jiao (Gleditsiae Sinensis Spina) and Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis) have different uses; for descending Qi and moving water, Fu Pi (Tangerine Peel / Arecae Pericarpium - *Context suggests Da Fu Pi*) and Fang Ji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix) are praised together. Qian Niu (Pharbitidis Semen) can reduce Qi edema, Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus) can calm Liver Wind. For invigorating Blood and dissipating stasis, Ze Lan (Lycopus Herba) and Hu Suo (Curcumae Radix) are suitable; for brightening eyes and reducing nebula, Cao Lei (Equiseti Hiemalis Herba) and Gu Jing (Glebiontidis Flos) are taken. Hui Xiang (Foeniculi Fructus) treats hernia, Xin Yi (Magnoliae Flos) treats nasal sinusitis, Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) dries dampness and induces sweating, Ling Zhi (Trogopterori Faeces) dissipates Blood and unblocks Liver. Xuan Fu Hua (Inulae Flos) can resolve Qi knot, Kuan Dong Hua (Farfarae Flos) can calm cough and wheezing. Mo Yao (Myrrha) and Ru Xiang (Olibanum) invigorate Blood and reduce swelling pain, Wu Yi (likely a typo or obscure term, kept as is) and Lu Hui (Aloe) kill parasites and treat Liver fright. For chronic malaria, Chang Shan (Dichroae Radix) is needed to intercept; for cold accumulation, Ba Dou (Crotonis Fructus) is needed to cure; these are all acrid-warm substances, truly governing the beginning of attacking and dispersing.
Bitter-natured herbs category (92 types in total)
Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) drains pathogens of the Heart channel, Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) removes heat from the intestines and stomach. Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma) descends fire and nourishes Yin, Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex) clears heat and dries dampness. Gua Lou (Trichosanthis Fructus) can resolve chest and epigastric congestion, Hua Fen (Trichosanthis Radix) most generates fluids. Tao Ren (Persicae Semen) and Qian Cao (Rubiae Cordifoliae Radix et Rhizoma) treat blood stasis of the heart and abdomen; Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas) and Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) sweep away heat accumulation of the viscera. Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) reaches the Shaoyang to level chills and fever, unparalleled; Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum) clears Yangming to stop thirst and irritability, ranked first. Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) moves Blood in the Liver, Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex) removes heat and dissipates nodules. Che Qian (Plantaginis Semen) and Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma) share the merit of promoting dampness and eliminating water; Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Fructus) and Ku Shen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix) excel in detoxifying and clearing the Heart. Dan Shen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) can remove Heart pathogens, Zi Wan (Adenophorae Radix) only descends rebellious Qi, Long Dan Cao (Gentianae Radix) can subdue Liver pathogens, Ma Dou Ling (Aristolochiae Fructus) specifically disperses Lung depression. To clear the head and eyes and descend fire, Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos) is required; if one wishes to unblock collaterals to remove irritability, Zhu Li (Bambusae Sap) is unsurpassed. Zhu Ru (Bambusae Caulis in Taenia) clears Stomach fire, Sang Pi (Mori Cortex) drains Lung Metal, Huai Hua (Sophorae Flos) removes pathogens and treats hemorrhoids, Bai Ye (Platycladi Cacumen) cools Blood and benefits Yin, Qu Mai (Dianthi Herba) drives out damp-heat of the Bladder, Pian Xu (Polygoni Avicularis Herba) treats jaundice and hot strangury. If blood heat is in the Lower Jiao, Di Yu (Sanguisorbae Radix) can remove it; if water-dampness returns to the viscera, Da Ji (Euphorbiae Pekinensis Radix) can dry it. Mao Gen (Imperatae Rhizoma) and Lu Gen (Phragmitis Rhizoma) clear Stomach heat and stop vomiting; Tong Cao (Tetrapanacis Medulla) and Deng Cao (Junci Medulla) descend Heart fire and move downward. Ling Yang Jiao (Capricornus Saigae Tataricae Cornu) clears heat and brightens eyes, Xia Ku Cao (Prunellae Spica) dissipates nodules and reduces goiter. He Shi (Virgae Serpentinae Insectus) and Lei Wan (Holostichi Fructus) can kill parasites and reduce accumulation; Niu Huang (Bovis Calculus) and Chan Tui (Cicadae Periostracum) best treat epilepsy and calm fright. Qing Hao (Artemisiae Annuae Herba) retreats bone-steaming heat, Zi Cao (Arnebiae Radix et Rhizoma) detoxifies. Pu Huang (Typhae Pollen) can dissipate blood stasis, Hua Shi (Talcum) most benefits the water passages. Qing Dai (Indigo Naturalis) can eliminate Liver heat, Bai Wei (Cynanchi Atrati Radix) can treat blood syncope. Gan Sui (Kansui Radix) and Yuan Hua (Genkwa Flos) move Qi and reduce swelling; Kun Bu (Sargassum) and Hai Zao (Sargassum) moisten the lower body and soften hardness. To repel pathogens and detoxify, Xi Jiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu) is spiritually effective. To relieve bi-syndrome and dispel wind, Xi Xian (Siegesbeckiae Herba) is most wonderful. San Leng (Sparganii Rhizoma) and E Zhu (Curcumae Rhizoma) both have the merit of subduing the Liver, Yu Jin (Curcumae Longae Radix) and Jiang Huang (Curcumae Longae Rhizoma) are both herbs that guide Blood. Shan Zha (Crataegi Fructus) digests meat accumulation, Gou Teng (Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis) treats epilepsy and fright, Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix) broadens the middle and descends Qi, Bi Xie (Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma) separates turbidity from clarity. Ting Li (Descurainiae Semen seu Fructus) drains Lung Qi, Man Jing (Vittariae Fructus) dispels head wind. Yuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix) dissipates fire and nourishes Kidney, Sha Shen (Glehniae Radix or Adenophorae Radix) benefits Lung and clears Heart. Zhu Ye (Bambusae Folium) removes irritability and relieves thirst, Zhi Ren (Gardeniae Semen) guides heat downward. Bai Tou Weng (Pulsatillae Radix) mainly treats dysentery with heat, Qing Xiang Zi (Baphicacanthis Fructus) best clears the Liver channel. Wu Jia Pi (Acanthopanacis Cortex) dispels wind and invigorates Blood, Wu Bei Zi (Galla Chinensis) consolidates sweat and secures essence. Yin Chen (Artemisiae Scopariae Herba) treats jaundice, working by drying dampness and clearing heat; He Zi (Terminalia Chebulae Fructus) stops slippery diarrhea, can consolidate Lung and open voice. Sang Ji Sheng (Taxilli Herba) nourishes Blood and calms the fetus, needed for backache; Du Niu Xi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix) dissipates Blood and detoxifies, urgently sought for throat obstruction. Qin Pi (Fraxini Cortex) resolves toxicity of dysentery with heat, Xiao Mai (Tritici Venirnis Fructus) removes sighs of irritability and thirst, Tian Zhu Huang (Calami Depositorium) best clears Heart Qi, Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex) specifically drains Kidney pathogens. Yu Li Ren (Prunus japonica Seed) effectively dissipates nodules, Pi Pa Ye (Loquasi Folium) is praiseworthy for descending rebellion. Chuan Shan Jia (Manis Squama) excels at unblocking collaterals, Wei Ling Xian (Clematidis Radix et Rhizoma) mainly treats bi-syndrome and numbness. Bi Bo (Long Pepper Fruit) warms the middle and descends Yin Qi, Liang Jiang (Galangal Rhizome) warms the Stomach and disperses cold pathogens. For swollen throat and dry pharynx, Dou Gen (Stemonae Radix) and Niu Bang (Arctii Fructus) are urgently needed; for Liver heat and eye nebula, Jue Ming (Cassiae Semen) and Meng Hua (Glebionidis Corolla) should be used quickly. Dai Zhe Shi (Haematitum) combines clearing Heart and benefiting Kidney, Wu Zei Gu (Sepiae Endoconcha) also excellently harmonizes Blood and removes dampness.
The above three chapters of "Yao Xing Fu" follow the "Shennong Bencao Jing" and add examinations of theories from Tang and Song dynasties, listing their uses but not their physical forms, for ease of reading. To understand their physical forms, there is the "Bencao Jing". (Recorded by Lian Quan)
Supplementary additions (10 types in total): A Wei (Ferulae Resina) digests meat accumulation, Xue Jie (Santal Rubrum) dissipates blood stasis. Bing Pian (Borneolum Syntheticum) unblocks orifices and dissipates blood, Zhang Nao (Camphora) removes dampness and kills parasites. San Qi (Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma) dissipates blood and stops pain, Chi Xiao Dou (Phaseoli Angularis Semen) dissipates blood and treats carbuncles. Fu Ping (Spirodela Herba) cleanses water and stops itching, She Chuang Zi (Cnidii Fructus) stops itching and kills parasites. Ming Fan (Alumen) kills parasites and removes dampness, Li Lu (Veratri Nigrum Rhizoma) induces vomiting of wind-phlegm and treats epilepsy. End of Volume Lower of "Yi Mai Zhai Yao"