业医之道,药性为元。品味虽多,主治当审。人参补元气,泻虚热而止渴,色苍肺实休凭。黄 补三焦,
敛盗汗而抵疮,肥白卫虚宜准。白术健脾强胃,主湿痞虚痰。苍术发汗宽中,导窠囊积
饮。茯苓安惊利窍,益气生津,和中用白,而导水用赤,禁与阴虚。甘草补气助脾,调和百药,温中用炙,而
泻火用生,满家须谨。川芎血中气药,通肝部而疗头疼。当归血中主药,身养新,而
梢逐损。白芍药泻脾伐肝,疗血虚腹痛,下痢用炒,而后重用生。赤芍药性味酸敛,治疮疡热壅。调经最宜,
而产后最禁。熟地黄补血而疗虚疼。生地黄生血而凉心肾,酒炒则俱温,姜制无膈闷。半
夏姜制,和中止呕,大医痰厥头疼。贝母去心,治嗽消痰,烦热结胸合论。南星主风痰、破伤身强,胆制尤
佳。枳实治虚痞,消食行痰,麸炒最捷。枳壳宽中削积,气滞所宜。青皮下食安脾,泄肝大
稳。陈皮留白,和中补胃,去白泄气消痰。浓朴用苦,治胀宽膨,用温益气除湿。大腹皮开胃通肠,泄胀满,
煎用姜盐。槟榔降气杀虫,祛后重性如铁石。草果仁宽中截疟,更除酸水寒痰。肉豆蔻止
痢调中,又且解酲消食。草豆蔻制熟,客寒胃痛方宜。白豆蔻炒
香,目翳胸膨可觅。香附理胸膈不和,气血凝滞,妇室如仙。乌药主心腹暴痛,小便滑数,女科最急。三
棱利血消 癖,折伤产后多疼。蓬术通理内伤荣,心脾瘀结诸积。山楂子导气消食健脾,更攻
儿枕。使君子疗泻祛虫止痛,大治儿疳。大黄夺土将军,逐滞通瘀,下胃肠结热。巴豆斩关猛将,削坚通
闭,荡脏腑沉寒,玄胡祛宿垢,消 瘕,豁痰化积。芒硝开结热,通脏腑,泄实软坚。葶苈泻
肺喘,利小便,炒须隔纸。牵牛逐膨肿,利水道,更损胎元。木通泻小肠,开热闭而行涩溺。车前主渗利,清
目赤而实大便。猪苓治水气浸淫,服多损肾。泽泻治淋癃脱垢,湿肿神丹。薏苡下水宽膨,
疗肺痈痿咳。灯心通淋利浊,吹喉痹危难。滑石荡积聚,通津利水。防己疗风湿,香港脚酸疼。木瓜理下焦
湿肿。芫花治水病留痰。大戟虚浮可瘥。甘遂肿胀皆安。榆皮性滑,善行消浮急剂。石苇去毛,
微炒淋闭均堪。萆 导膀胱宿水,关节酸疼,腰足冷痛。商陆利胸腹肿满,水家峻药,性味酸辛。 蓄捐疸
痔,利热淋,蛔疼自已。香薷清肺家,分暑湿,霍乱随痊。黄芩枯则泻肺退热痰,实则凉大
肠而化源获救。黄连生则泻心清热毒,酒炒浓肠胃,而姜制除呕。黄柏泻伏火而扶痿厥,大治阴虚。知母
滋肾水而除烦渴,骨蒸是守。石膏解肌表而消烦渴,降胃火而理头疼。山栀止衄吐而炒如
墨,凉肺胃而泡用酒。麦门冬引生地黄至所补之处,而生津止渴。天门冬引熟地至所补之乡,而保肺治痰嗽。
柴胡少阳要药,在肌主气,在脏调经。前胡通治风寒,宁嗽消痰,安胎不谬。葛根解肌,
清酒渴而醒补胃脾。竹叶止渴,疗虚烦而喉风退走。竹茹止呕哕、咳逆,尤安热病血家。竹沥治风 虚痰,
又主金疮产后。连翘退诸经客热,痈肿须寻。鼠粘疗风热瘾疹,疮疡并奏。青黛除热毒、虫
积、疳痢,收五脏郁火而泻肝。玄参主虚热,明目祛风,治无根之火而补肾。栝蒌子下气喘、结胸,痰嗽斯
专。天花粉治热痰,止渴消烦独任。草龙胆主下焦火湿,明目凉肝。山豆根解咽喉疼痛,退
黄消肿。地骨皮治骨蒸有汗,凉血解肌。牡丹皮治无汗骨蒸,破血
止衄。常山捐痰疟,醋炒方嘉。紫草利水消膨,痘疮总属,茵陈主黄胆而利小便。艾叶保胎痛而疗崩漏。胡
黄连骨蒸劳热,小儿疳痢当求。川升麻发表除风,举胃升阳最速。桔梗疗肺痈咽痛,利膈宽
胸。桂枝解卫弱寒邪,横行肢节。麻黄发表寒,止汗用其根。防风捐脑痛,泄肝除风毒。细辛发少阴汗,
除头痛痰咳诸风。白芷行阳明经,退头痛皮肤痒粟。羌活排巨阳痈肿,风湿四肢。独活治头颈
项难舒,痿痹双足。 本除疼于巅顶,薄荷清阳于首面。藿香止霍乱而开胃温中。紫苏利胸膈,而子医喘嗽。
荆芥散血中风热,疮疡头痛俱良。苦参治细疹大风,除湿补阴不浅。泽兰疗胎产打扑,行气消痈。天麻主
眩晕风痫,语言涩謇。桑寄生续筋骨,益血脉,利腰背掣痛。甘菊花治头风,消目疾,退红睛泪眼。蔓荆
子祛风明目,除头痛,湿痹能安。威灵仙祛风止痛治腰膝,骨吞自软。木贼去目翳,崩漏、汗风尤妙。葳
蕤疗目烂腰疼,风湿最善。何首乌消疮肿,黑发延年。蓖麻子引刺骨,催生最便。石菖蒲开心明耳目,
去痹除风。白附子祛风治面斑,崩中悉断。郁李仁润血燥,除浮利水。破故纸主劳损,肾冷阳衰。高良姜治
霍乱转筋,而调气消食。吴茱萸疗厥阴疝痛,而胃冷能除。川乌阳中少阳,温脏腑寒邪,诸
积冷痛。附子阳中纯阳,补三焦厥逆、六腑寒拘。茴香主霍乱腹疼,调中暖胃。牛膝利月经阻涩,膝痛精虚。
苁蓉能峻补精血,过用反致便涩。杜仲主肾虚骨痿,入药酥炙去丝。锁阳味甘补阴,如
虚而大便不燥结者不用。鹿茸甘温益气,治女子崩带而男子溺血遗精。枸杞益精气而明目祛风。山药能补肾
而生消肿核。山茱萸涩精补肾,而核反滑精。巨胜子补髓填精,而延年驻色。益智仁盐煎
捶碎,自然暖肾固精。菟丝子补髓填精,大治虚寒遗沥。远志去心草制,壮神益志,梦遗惊悸何愁。巴戟去
心酒浸,疗肿除风,虚病鬼交须觅。茯神去木益心脾,开心助志而除健忘。酸枣取仁宁魂
魄,多眠用生而不眠炒。五味消烦,止嗽渴,生脉补元。杏仁温润大肠,冷嗽尤妙。桑白皮甘寒,治咳嗽痰
中见血,肺实方宜。金沸草甘寒,逐痰水唾如胶漆,秋行最好。阿胶面炒,益肺安胎止嗽,
血崩下痢皆宜。紫菀酒洗,热寒气结胸中,咳血唾痰立效。百合敛肺,止嗽休无。百部劳嗽骨蒸莫少。款
冬花甘辛润肺,消痰止嗽,肺痈、肺痿全凭。马兜铃苦寒清肺,下气定喘,血痔、痿疮须要。
诃子敛嗽化痰,止痢除崩。乌梅止渴生津,和中断下。地榆疗崩漏下行诸血,胃弱须防。粟壳止滑泄虚
痢频仍,积瘀莫下。茅根、茅花吐红鼻衄自消。槐角、槐花血痔肠风自罢。小蓟疗宿血呕衄,崩
漏折伤。大蓟前功之外,痈疽肿痛还医。红花主败血经枯,血虚血晕。苏木前证之余,死血疮疡更藉。桃
仁破滞生新,润闭燥,逐瘀恶,活血有功。柏叶善守益脾,安蔑衄,止血崩,补阴无价。灵脂
去心腹死血作疼,炒除漏下。蒲黄主胎产恶露凝滞,炒黑医崩。凌霄花血痛所宜,治热毒而补阴甚捷。
白头翁治血痢神效,止鼻衄而头癞多功。郁金苦寒善散,治女子赤淋、血气心痛。延胡辛温活
血,主小肠疼刺,胎产皆同。姜黄辛热,主经闭 瘕,血块痈肿。秦皮苦寒,治惊痫崩带、痹湿寒风。秦艽
主黄胆、四肢风湿。漏芦能下乳疗眼医痈。海藻、海带疗疝气、瘿瘤,软坚利水。白芨、白
蔹,痈疽疮癣,长肉箍脓。藜芦吐痰杀疥。椿皮止泻涩精。芦根止消渴、噎膈气滞。麝干已积痰、结痰喉痛。
海桐皮漱牙、洗目、除风,性味苦平无毒。五加皮女人腰痛、阴痒、男子溺浊、淋癃。梧桐泪治风热牙疼,
牛马急黄研饮。木鳖子主乳痈肿痛,肛门痔肿堪平。松胎疗疽疮白秃死肌,节已脚痹虚风,子补虚羸不足。皂
角治痰涎中风口噤,子导五脏风热,刺达痈溃之经。天竺黄疗惊风中风,失音痰壅。密蒙花治热疳入眼,
肤翳青盲。五倍主齿慝血痔,脱肛顿愈。 砂破 瘕、积聚,生服烂心。干漆削积破坚,还医血晕。芦荟杀疳
敷癣,清热平惊。没药破血捐疼,大利折伤产后。阿魏消瘕破癖,最能削块除 。丁香止呕因寒,消风疗疟。
木香行肝气阻涩。胸胁俱疼。沉香疗风水肿,又止转筋霍乱。檀香似此之
外;更除恶气相侵。乳香止痛催生,疗诸疮如桴应鼓。麝香辟邪杀鬼,攻风疰如影随形。龙脑主风湿积聚,
不宜入眼。苏合杀虫毒恶气,温疟如神。乌犀角解热毒而化血清心,以入阳明,故升麻可
代。羚羊角治惊狂而祛风目,性寒味苦、故肺肝能清。僵蚕去皮肤风行痒痹。全蝎止小儿惊搐、风痫。牡
蛎主女人带下、崩中,涩精敛汗。蛤粉攻疝痛、反胃,能软顽痰。牛黄主狂躁、惊痫,定魄退
热。龙骨主遗精、崩痢,敛疮收汗缩便。虎骨理寒湿风毒,去恶疮而安惊治产。龟板主补阴续骨,逐瘀血而
酥炙宜丸。鳖甲除崩止漏,消 癖,骨蒸劳热。龟甲破症医漏,攻疟痔劳复伤寒。羊乳性
温,润心肺、止消渴,利大便,安呕哕,口疮热肿宜含饮。牛乳微寒,补虚羸,疗渴疾,润胃干,滋血燥,
并宜冷冻饮料,畏羹酸。象牙性寒,出杂物入肉,又消骨鲠。龙齿神物,疗癫邪宁志,更主安惊。
蜗牛专治五痔,而更医温毒。田螺壳安反胃,而肉敷热睛。虻虫善行积血。黍米炮去头足。水蛭能吮下疽,
则破血通经。白丁香溃痈点目。自然铜接骨续筋。铜绿明目钓涎,止金疮出血。金箔安魂
定魄,镇狂叫邪惊。水银唾研,杀疥癞而下死胎,若过服令人痿 。轻粉性冷,杀疮虫而治瘰 ,以伤胃故
动齿龈。硫黄逐冷壮阳,利风痹而杀疥。砒霜除 截疟,有大毒而不仁。雄黄理息肉,治喉风、温邪蛇毒。
辰砂通血脉,杀鬼魅,养气安神。白矾消痰,疗泻痢、恶疮、喉痹。琥珀消血,主安心,利水通淋。赤石脂
止泻除崩,法当醋炒。花蕊石金疮崩产, 用泥封。东壁土主脱肛、泄痢、霍乱。伏龙肝治遗精、崩漏、
吐血。大枣养胃和脾,遇中满而勿与。胡桃入夏禁食,虽肥肌而动风。藕实补中益气。柿蒂止哕神
功。葱白解表除风。善治阳明头痛。瓜蒂吐痰宣食,消浮退瘅皆通。干姜生发表,炒和中,定疼止痛。生姜
除头痛,平呕哕,痰嗽还同,大蒜虽化食而耗气伤脾,终成目疾。韭汁利胸膈而下痰清火,子乃涩精。胡荽
酒煎,喷痘自然红润。萝卜子炒,研入药,下气宽胀。胡椒燥食宽胸,肺胃真气自耗。川椒温中去冷,目
中云气能空。缩砂定胎痛,主食伤泄泻。神曲温胃脘,导食积攻冲。麦
性温,行上焦滞血,宿食肠鸣宜用。麸皮性凉,消大肠停积,壅留陈 堪投。红曲健脾,活血消食,
诸痢得效。浮麦养心,煎同大枣,盗汗能收。麻仁血闭肠枯,入汤或粥。扁豆转筋霍乱,单服能廖。
绿豆主霍乱、反胃,解一切丹毒。赤豆涂痈疽 热,消水肿虚浮。粳米和胃温中,陈仓为上。粟米
补血除热,肾病须求。豆豉治伤寒,胸中懊 。石蜜安五脏,益气蠲疼。饴糖敛汗补虚,消痰止嗽。
米醋清咽退肿,功效如神。盐消痰癖, 疮疡,食多损肺。酒通血脉,浓肠胃痛饮伤生。乳汁已目赤睛昏,却
老还童功不浅。童便益虚劳寒热,损伤产后并宜行。血余灰乃乱头发,淋闭鼻红有准。人中白即溺桶垢,
肺痈唾衄须凭。此特摘集偏长之功用,譬诸高远,将自卑而升。
The way of medicine takes the nature of herbs as its primary foundation. Although there are many varieties of herbs, their therapeutic indications must be carefully examined. Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) tonifies Yuan Qi (Original Qi), clears deficiency heat, and stops thirst; it should not be used in patients with a sallow complexion and excess Lung Qi. Huang Qi (Astragali Radix) tonifies the San Jiao (Triple Burner), consolidates spontaneous sweating, and treats sores; it is suitable for those who are obese, white-complexioned, and have deficient Wei Qi (Defensive Qi). Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, treating dampness, fullness, and deficiency-phlegm. Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) induces sweating, relaxes the middle jiao, and guides out accumulated fluid retention within cavities. Fu Ling (Poria) calms fright, opens orifices, benefits Qi, generates fluids; use Bai Fu Ling (White Poria) for harmonizing the middle, and Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria) for draining water; it is contraindicated in Yin deficiency. Gan Cao (Licorice Root) benefits Qi, assists the Spleen, and harmonizes all herbs; use Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Licorice) for warming the middle, and Sheng Gan Cao (Raw Licorice) for clearing fire; caution is required in cases of abdominal fullness. Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) is an Qi-moving herb within blood-invigorating herbs, unblocking the Liver channel to treat headache. Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) is the principal herb for blood, nourishing new blood, while its tips expel damage and stasis. Bai Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) drains the Spleen and subdues the Liver, treating blood-deficiency abdominal pain; stir-fry for dysentery, but use raw heavily postpartum. Chi Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra) has a sour and astringent nature, treating heat obstruction in sores; it is best for regulating menstruation but strictly contraindicated postpartum. Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata) tonifies blood and treats deficiency pain. Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix) generates blood and cools the Heart and Kidney; wine-frying warms both, while ginger-processing prevents epigastric stuffiness. Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) processed with ginger harmonizes the middle and stops vomiting; it is a key herb for phlegm-jue headache treated by great physicians. Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus) with the heart removed treats cough, eliminates phlegm, and is discussed together with irritability and heat chest binding. Nan Xing (Arisaematis Rhizoma) treats wind-phlegm and body stiffness from broken injuries; Dan Nan Xing (Bile-treated Arisaema) is especially good. Zhi Shi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus) treats deficiency fullness, digests food, moves phlegm; bran-frying is most effective. Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus) widens the middle and reduces accumulation, suitable for Qi stagnation. Qing Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride) descends Qi, calms the Spleen, and drains the Liver steadily. Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) retaining the white pith harmonizes the middle and tonifies the Stomach; removing the white pith drains Qi and eliminates phlegm. Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex) is bitter, treats distension and bloating; using its warm nature benefits Qi and removes dampness. Da Fu Pi (Arecae Pericarpium) opens the stomach, unblocks the intestines, drains fullness; decoct with ginger and salt. Bing Lang (Areca Seed) descends Qi, kills parasites, relieves tenesmus; its nature is hard like iron. Cao Guo Ren (Tsaoko Semen) widens the middle and arrests malaria, further eliminating acid water and cold phlegm. Rou Dou Kou (Myristicae Semen) stops dysentery, regulates the middle, and resolves alcohol intoxication and digestion. Cao Dou Kou (Cardamomi Fructus) processed cooked is suitable for external cold stomachache. Bai Dou Kou (Cardamomi Fructus) fried until fragrant can treat corneal opacity and chest bloating. Xiang Fu (Cyperi Rhizoma) regulates disharmony of the chest and diaphragm and Qi-blood stagnation; it is a fairy-like medicine for women's diseases. Wu Yao (Linderae Radix) treats sudden pain in the heart and abdomen, frequent slippery urination; it is urgent in gynecology. San Leng (Sparganii Rhizoma) invigorates blood and eliminates masses, often used for fractures and postpartum pain. Peng Zhu (Curcumae Rhizoma) regulates internal injury to Ying blood, treating various accumulations due to Heart-Spleen blood stasis. Shan Zha Zi (Crataegi Fructus) guides Qi, digests food, strengthens the Spleen, and attacks "child pillow" pain. Shi Jun Zi (Quisqualis Fructus) treats diarrhea, expels parasites, stops pain; it greatly treats pediatric malnutrition. Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), known as the "General Who Seizes Earth," expels stagnation, unblocks stasis, and drains heat binding in the stomach and intestines. Ba Dou (Crotonis Fructus), the "Brave General Who Cuts Through Gates," breaks hardness, unblocks closure, and sweeps away deep cold in the viscera. Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis Rhizoma) removes old filth, eliminates masses, resolves phlegm, and transforms accumulations. Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas) opens heat binding, unblocks viscera, drains excess, and softens hardness. Ting Li Zi (Semen Lepidii seu Descurainiae) drains Lung wheezing, promotes urination; frying requires paper between layers. Qian Niu Zi (Semen Pharbitidis) drives out bloating and edema, promotes water pathways, but further damages fetal origin. Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis) drains the Small Intestine, opens heat closure, and promotes difficult urination. Che Qian Zi (Plantaginis Semen) primarily promotes permeability and drainage, clears red eyes, and firms stools. Zhu Ling (Polyporus) treats water qi infiltration; excessive use damages the Kidney. Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma) treats stranguria, discharge, and turbidity; it is a divine pill for damp swelling. Yi Yi Ren (Coicis Semen) drains water, widens bloating, treats Lung abscess and flaccidity cough. Deng Xin Cao (Junci Medulla) promotes stranguria, drains turbidity, and blows into throat bi emergencies. Hua Shi (Talcum) sweeps away accumulations, promotes fluids, and drains water. Fang Ji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix) treats wind-dampness and painful foot condition. Mu Gua (Chaenomelis Fructus) regulates lower jiao damp swelling. Yuan Hua (Genkwa Flos) treats water disease with retained phlegm. Da Ji (Euphorbiae Pekinensis Radix) treats virtual floating conditions. Gan Sui (Kansui Radix) stabilizes all swelling. Yu Pi (Ulmus Cortex) is slippery, effectively moving to reduce floating urgency. Shi Wei (Pyrrosiae Folium) de-haired, slightly fried, is suitable for stranguria and closure. Bi Xie (Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma) guides stagnant water in the Bladder, joint soreness, and cold pain in waist and feet. Shang Lu (Phytolaccae Radix) benefits chest and abdominal swelling; it is a harsh drug for water disorders, with sour and pungent taste. Bian Xu (Polygoni Avicularis Herba) treats jaundice and hemorrhoids, promotes hot stranguria, and roundworm pain ceases naturally. Xiang Ru (Elsholtziae Herba) clears the Lung family, separates summer-heat and dampness, and cholera recovers quickly. Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) when dry drains Lung and reduces heat-phlegm; when solid cools the Large Intestine and saves the source of transformation. Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) raw drains Heart and clears heat-toxin; wine-frying thickens the stomach and intestines, ginger-processing stops vomiting. Huang Bo (Phellodendri Chinensis Cortex) drains hidden fire and supports flaccidity-jue, greatly treating Yin deficiency. Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma) nourishes Kidney water and removes irritability and thirst; it is essential for bone-steaming fever. Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum) releases muscle layer, eliminates irritability and thirst, descends Stomach fire, and treats headache. Shan Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus) stops epistaxis and hematemesis; stir-fry until black, cool Lung and Stomach, steep in wine. Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix) guides Sheng Di Huang to where it tonifies, generating fluids and stopping thirst. Tian Men Dong (Asparagi Radix) guides Shu Di Huang to where it tonifies, protecting the Lung and treating phlegm-cough. Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) is a key herb for Shaoyang; at the muscle level it governs Qi, in the organs it regulates menstruation. Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix) generally treats wind-cold, calms cough, eliminates phlegm, and safely calms the fetus. Ge Gen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix) releases the muscle layer, clears thirst from wine, and awakens/tonifies Stomach and Spleen. Zhu Ye (Bambusae Folium) stops thirst, treats deficiency irritability, and retreats throat wind. Zhu Ru (Bambusae Caulis in Taenia) stops vomiting and hiccups, cough reversal; especially calming for heat disease blood patients. Zhu Li (Bambusae Succus) treats wind-empty phlegm, also main for metal wounds and postpartum. Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Fructus) retreats guest heat in all channels; seek it for carbuncles. Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus) treats wind-heat urticaria; contributes to sores. Qing Dai (Indigo Naturalis) removes heat-toxin, parasite accumulation, childhood malnutrition dysentery; collects five-organs depressed fire and drains Liver. Xuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix) treats deficiency heat, brightens eyes, dispels wind, treats rootless fire, and tonifies Kidney. Gua Lou Zi (Trichosanthis Semen) descends asthma, chest binding; specifically for phlegm-cough. Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthis Radix) treats heat-phlegm, stops thirst, eliminates irritability, taking sole responsibility. Cao Long Dan (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix) treats lower jiao fire-dampness, brightens eyes, cools Liver. Shan Dou Gen (Sophorae Tonkinensis Radix) relieves sore throat, reduces jaundice and swelling. Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex) treats bone-steaming with sweat, cools blood, releases muscle. Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex) treats bone-steaming without sweat, breaks blood, stops epistaxis. Chang Shan ( Dichroae Radix) eliminates phlegm-malaria; vinegar-frying is excellent. Zi Cao (Arnebiae Radix et Rhizoma) promotes water, reduces bloating; total for chickenpox. Yin Chen (Artemisiae Scopariae Herba) treats jaundice and promotes urination. Ai Ye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium) protects fetus, treats pain, and manages metrorrhagia. Hu Huang Lian (Coptidis Teetae Rhizoma) bone-steaming consumptive fever; seek for pediatric malnutrition dysentery. Chuan Sheng Ma (Bupleuri Scorzonerae Radix) releases exterior, dispels wind; raising Stomach and ascending Yang is fastest. Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix) treats Lung abscess and sore throat, benefits diaphragm, widens chest. Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) releases weak Wei defense against cold evil, traverses limbs and joints. Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba) releases exterior cold; use its root to stop sweating. Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) eliminates brain pain, drains Liver, dispels wind-toxin. Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) induces Shaoyin sweating, removes headache, phlegm-cough, and various winds. Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) travels the Yangming channel, reduces headache and skin itching/millet-like bumps. Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) expels Taiyang carbuncles, wind-dampness of four limbs. Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix) treats difficulty extending head, neck, and back, flaccidity-bi of both feet. Ben Cao (Ligustici Wallichii Rhizoma) removes pain at the vertex. Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba) clears Yang in head and face. Huo Xiang (Agastaches Herba) stops cholera, opens stomach, warms middle. Zi Su (Perillae Fructus) benefits chest and diaphragm; its seed treats wheezing and cough. Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Spica) scatters wind-heat in blood; good for sores and headache. Ku Shen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix) treats fine rash and major wind; removing dampness and tonifying Yin is profound. Ze Lan (Lycopus Herba) treats pregnancy/postpartum trauma, moves Qi, eliminates carbuncles. Tian Ma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma) treats vertigo and wind-epilepsy, slurred speech. Sang Ji Sheng (Taxilli Herba) continues sinews and bones, benefits blood vessels, benefits waist/back pulling pain. Gan Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Indici Flos) treats head wind, eliminates eye disease, reduces red eyes and tearing. Man Jing Zi (Vitalbae Fructus) dispels wind, brightens eyes, removes headache, calms damp-bi. Wei Ling Xian (Clematidis Radix et Rhizoma) dispels wind, stops pain, treats waist and knees; swallowing bones makes them soft. Mu Zei (Equiseti Hiemalis Herba) removes corneal opacity; excellent for metrorrhagia and sweat-wind. Wei Rui (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma) treats rotting eyes and back pain; best for wind-damp. He Shou Wu (Polygoni Multiflori Radix) eliminates carbuncles/swelling, blackens hair, prolongs life. Bi Ma Zi (Ricini Semen) guides thorns out of bones; most convenient for inducing labor. Shi Chang Pu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma) opens heart, brightens ears and eyes, removes bi, dispels wind. Fu Zi (Girardiniae Caulis) dispels wind, treats facial spots, completely cuts metrorrhagia. Yu Li Ren (Pruni Semen) moistens blood dryness, removes floating, promotes water. Po Gu Zhi (Psoraleae Fructus) treats labor damage, cold Kidney, Yang decline. Gao Liang Jiang (Alpiniae Officinarum Rhizoma) treats cholera with convulsions, regulates Qi, digests food. Wu Zhu Yu (Evodiae Fructus) treats Jueyin hernia pain, removes cold Stomach. Chuan Wu (Aconiti Radix Lateralis Preparata) Yang among lesser Yang, warms visceral cold evil, various accumulated cold pain. Fu Zi (Aconiti Radix Preparata) Pure Yang among Yang, tonifies San Jiao jue-ni, six fu organs cold cramping. Hui Xiang (Foeniculi Fructus) treats cholera abdominal pain, regulates middle, warms Stomach. Niu Xi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix) benefits menstrual obstruction, knee pain, essence deficiency. Cong Rong (Cynomorii Herba) can severely tonify essence and blood; overuse causes constipation. Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex) treats Kidney deficiency bone flaccidity; prepare with su (lard) frying, remove silk. Suo Yang (Cynomorii Herba) sweet flavor tonifies Yin; do not use if deficient but stool is not dry. Lu Rong (Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum) sweet and warm benefits Qi; treats female metrorrhagia-leukorrhea and male hematuria/spermatorrhea. Gou Qi (Lycii Fructus) benefits essence and Qi, brightens eyes, dispels wind. Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma) can tonify Kidney and generate/reduce swelling nodules. Shan Zhu Yu (Corni Fructus) astringes essence, tonifies Kidney; but the core反而滑精 (reversely causes spermatorrhea). Ju Sheng Zi (Sesami Fructus Niger) tonifies marrow, fills essence, prolongs life and preserves complexion. Yi Zhi Ren (Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus) salt-boiled and crushed, naturally warms Kidney and secures essence. Tu Si Zi (Cuscutae Semen) tonifies marrow, fills essence, greatly treats deficiency-cold seminal emission. Yuan Zhi (Polygalae Radix) heart removed, grass-processed, strengthens spirit, benefits willpower; no worry about dream emission and palpitations. Ba Ji Tian (Morindae Officinalis Radix) heart removed, wine-soaked, treats swelling, dispels wind; seek for deficiency diseases and ghost intercourse. Fu Shen (Poria cum Radice Xylodi) wood removed, benefits Heart and Spleen, opens heart, aids will, removes forgetfulness. Suan Zao Ren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen) take kernel to calm soul; use raw for excessive sleep, fried for insomnia. Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Fructus) eliminates irritability, stops cough/thirst, generates pulse, tonifies Yuan. Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) moistens and warms Large Intestine; excellent for cold cough. Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex) sweet and cold, treats cough with blood in sputum; suitable only for Lung excess. Jin Fei Cao (Antennariae Herba) sweet and cold, expels phlegm-water, saliva like glue; best in autumn. E Jiao (Asini Corii Colla) flour-fried, benefits Lung, calms fetus, stops cough; suitable for metrorrhagia and dysentery. Zi Wan (Asteris Radix) wine-washed, heat-cold Qi binding in chest, hemoptysis and sputum respond immediately. Bai He (Lilii Bulbus) astringes Lung, stops cough never absent. Bai Bu (Stemonae Radix) do not lack for consumptive cough and bone-steaming. Kuan Dong Hua (Farfarae Flos) sweet and pungent moistens Lung, eliminates phlegm, stops cough; relies entirely on for Lung abscess and flaccidity. Ma Dou Ling (Aristolochiae Fructus) bitter and cold clears Lung, descends Qi, calms asthma; necessary for bloody hemorrhoids and flaccid sores. He Zi (Terminaliae Fructus) astringes cough, transforms phlegm, stops dysentery, removes metrorrhagia. Wu Mei (Mume Fructus) stops thirst, generates fluids, harmonizes middle, stops diarrhea. Di Yu (Sanguisorbae Radix) treats metrorrhagia and downward bleeding of all blood; beware if Stomach is weak. Su Qiao (Pruni Semen) stops slippery diarrhea and frequent deficiency dysentery; do not purge if accumulation-stasis exists. Mao Gen (Imperatae Rhizoma) and Mao Hua (Imperatae Flos) stop vomiting red and epistaxis naturally. Huai Jiao (Styphnolobii Fructus) and Huai Hua (Styphnolobii Flos) stop bloody hemorrhoids and intestinal wind naturally. Xiao Ji (Cirsii Herba) treats old blood, vomiting epistaxis, metrorrhagia, fractures. Da Ji (Cirsii Japonici Herba) besides previous merits, also treats carbuncle swelling and pain. Hong Hua (Carthami Flos) governs敗血 (decayed blood) and amenorrhea, blood deficiency syncope. Su Mu (Sappan Lignum) beyond previous proofs, dead blood sores rely on it. Tao Ren (Persicae Semen) breaks stagnation, generates new, moistens closure/dryness, expels bad stasis, meritorious in invigorating blood. Bai Ye (Platycladi Cacumen) guards well, benefits Spleen, calms minor epistaxis, stops metrorrhagia, priceless in tonifying Yin. Ling Zhi (Pheretima) remove heart/abdomen dead blood causing pain; fry to remove leakage. Pu Huang (Typhae Pollen) governs postpartum lochia stagnation; charred black to treat metrorrhagia. Ling Xiao Hua (Campsis Grandiflorae Flos) suitable for blood pain, treats heat-toxin, very swift in tonifying Yin. Bai Tou Weng (Pulsatillae Radix) miraculous effect for bloody dysentery, stops epistaxis, much merit for head tinea. Yu Jin (Curcumae Longae Radix) bitter and cold disperses well, treats female red stranguria, blood-Qi heart pain. Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis Rhizoma) pungent and warm invigorates blood, governs Small Intestine stabbing pain, same for pregnancy/postpartum. Jiang Huang (Curcumae Longae Rhizoma) pungent and hot, governs amenorrhea and masses, blood clots, carbuncles. Qin Pi (Fraxini Cortex) bitter and cold, treats epilepsy, metrorrhagia-leukorrhea, bi-damp cold wind. Qin Jiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix) treats jaundice, wind-dampness of four limbs. Lou Lu (Euphorbiae Humifusa Radix) can promote lactation, treat eyes, cure carbuncles. Hai Zao (Sargassum) and Hai Dai (Laminariae Thallus) treat hernia, goiter, soften hardness, promote water. Bai Ji (Bletillae Rhizoma) and Bai Lian (Ampelopsis Rhizoma) for carbuncles, sores, tinea, grow flesh, encircle pus. Li Lu (Veratri Rhizoma) expectorates phlegm, kills scabies. Chun Pi (Toosendan Cortex) stops diarrhea, astringes essence. Lu Gen (Phragmitis Rhizoma) stops thirst, dysphagia, Qi stagnation. She Xiang (Moschus) dries accumulated phlegm, knotted phlegm sore throat. Hai Tong Pi (Sarcandae Cortex) rinse teeth, wash eyes, dispel wind; bitter, neutral, non-toxic. Wu Jia Pi (Acanthopanacis Cortex) woman's back pain, vaginal itching; man's turbid urine, stranguria. Wu Tong Lei (Liquidambaris Resina) treats wind-heat toothache; grind and drink for acute yellow in cattle/horses. Mu Bie Zi (Momordicae Semen) treats mastitis swelling/pain, anal hemorrhoid swelling can be flattened. Song Tai (Pinus Massoniana Young Cone) treats carbuncles, white tinea, dead muscle; nodes treat foot bi and empty wind; seeds tonify deficiency/emaciation. Zao Jiao (Gleditsiae Sinensis Spina) treats phlegm-saliva stroke mouth-lock; seeds guide five-organs wind-heat; thorns reach carbuncle ulceration meridians. Tian Zhu Huang (Calami Spica) treats infantile convulsion/stroke, aphasia, phlegm obstruction. Mi Meng Hua (Onosmi Flos) treats hot malnutrition entering eyes, skin opacity, green blindness. Wu Bei Zi (Galla Chinensis) treats loose teeth, bloody hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse heals instantly. Zhe Bei Mu (Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus) breaks masses, accumulations; raw服用烂心 (eats away heart). Gan Qi (Lacrima Draconis) reduces accumulation, breaks hardness, also treats blood syncope. Lu Hui (Aloe) kills malnutrition, applies to tinea, clears heat, calms fright. Mo Yao (Myrrha) breaks blood, removes pain, greatly beneficial for fractures and postpartum. A Wei (Ferulae Resina) eliminates masses, breaks癖 (fixed lumps), best at reducing blocks and removing . Ding Xiang (Syzygdii Flos) stops vomiting due to cold, dispels wind, treats malaria. Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix) moves Liver Qi obstruction; chest and hypochondrium both hurt. Chen Xiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinum) treats wind-water edema, also stops convulsions/cholera. Tan Xiang (Santalum Album Lignum) besides this; further eliminates evil qi invasion. Ru Xiang (Olibanum) stops pain, induces labor, treats all sores like drum response. She Xiang (Moschus) wards off evil, kills ghosts, attacks wind-infection like shadow follows form. Long Nao (Borneolum Syntheticum) governs wind-damp accumulation, not suitable for eyes. Su He Xiang (Styrax) kills insect poison, evil qi, warm malaria like spirit. Wu Xi Jiao (Rhino Ceratostigma Horn) resolves heat-toxin, transforms blood, clears Heart; enters Yangming, so Sheng Ma can substitute. Ling Yang Jiao (Saigae Tataricae Cornu) treats mania and dispels wind from eyes; cold nature, bitter taste, thus clears Lung and Liver. Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus) removes skin wind movement, itching, bi. Quan Xie (Scorpio) stops infantile convulsions, wind-epilepsy. Mu Li (Ostrea Concha) governs female leukorrhea, metrorrhagia, astringes essence, consolidates sweat. Ge Fen (Calcium Carbonatum) attacks hernia pain, regurgitation, can soften stubborn phlegm. Niu Huang (Bovis Calculus) governs mania/restlessness, wind-epilepsy, settles soul, reduces heat. Long Gu (Fossilia Ossis Mastodi) governs spermatorrhea, bloody dysentery, heals sores, consolidates sweat, contracts bowels. Hu Gu (Pantheris Os) regulates cold-damp wind-toxin, removes bad sores, calms fright, treats childbirth. Gui Ban (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum) tonifies Yin, continues bones, expels blood stasis; su-fried suitable for pills. Bie Jia (Trionycis Carapax) removes metrorrhagia, stops leakage, eliminates masses, bone-steaming consumptive fever. Gui Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum) breaks symptoms, treats leakage, attacks malaria, hemorrhoids, consumptive recurrence, cold damage. Yang Ru (Caprinus Lac) warm nature, moistens Lung/Heart, stops thirst, promotes bowel movement, calms vomiting/hiccups; oral ulcers/heat swelling suitable for holding/drinking. Niu Nai (Bovinum Lac) slightly cold, tonifies deficiency/emaciation, treats thirst disease, moistens dry Stomach, nourishes blood dryness; all suitable for frozen/cold drink, fear soup/acid. Xiang Ya (Elephantis Dentis Massa) cold nature, extracts foreign matter from flesh, also dissolves fish bone. Long Chi (Fossilia Ossis Frontis) divine object, treats epilepsy/evil, calms will, mainly calms fright. Wo Niu (Helix) specializes in treating five hemorrhoids, also treats warm toxin. Tian Luo Ke (Concha Melongenae) calms regurgitation; meat applied to hot eyes. Meng Chong (Tabanus) excels at moving accumulated blood. Shu Mi (Panicum Miliaceum) roasted, remove head and feet. Shui Zhi (Hirudo) can suck lower carbuncles, thus breaking blood and unblocking menses. Bai Ding Xiang (Streptopeliae Faeces) ulcerates carbuncles, dots eyes. Zi Ran Tong (Pyritum) connects bones, continues sinews. Tong Lv (Chalcanthitum) brightens eyes, draws saliva, stops metal wound bleeding. Jin Bo (Lamina Aurii) calms soul, settles spirit, suppresses mania/yelling, evil fright. Shui Yin (Hydrargyrum) ground with saliva, kills scabies/leprosy, delivers dead fetus; if overdosed causes flaccidity. Qing Fen (Calomelas) cold nature, kills sore insects, treats scrofula; because it injures Stomach, it moves gums. Liu Huang (Sulfur) drives out cold, strengthens Yang, benefits wind-bi, kills scabies. Pi Shuang (Arsenical White) removes [missing character] arrests malaria; has great toxicity and is ruthless. Xiong Huang (Realgar) regulates polyps, treats throat bi, warm evil, snake poison. Chen Sha (Cinnabaris) unblocks blood vessels, kills ghosts, nourishes Qi, calms spirit. Bai Fan (Alumen) eliminates phlegm, treats dysentery, bad sores, throat bi. Hu Po (Electrum) eliminates blood, mainly calms Heart, promotes water, unblocks stranguria. Chi Shi Zhi (Halloysitum Rubrum) stops diarrhea, removes metrorrhagia; method requires vinegar-frying. Hua Rui Shi (Haematites) metal wounds, metrorrhagia/postpartum; use mud sealing. Dong Bi Tu (Terra Uteri) governs rectal prolapse, dysentery, cholera. Fu Long Gan (Terra Favissa) treats spermatorrhea, metrorrhagia, hematemesis. Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus) nourishes Stomach, harmonizes Spleen; do not give if middle fullness exists. Hu Tao (Juglandis Fructus) forbidden in summer; though fattens muscles, it moves wind. Ou Shi (Nelumbinis Nuciferae Semen) tonifies middle, benefits Qi. Shi Di (Stictidis Flos) stops hiccups with divine merit. Cong Bai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus) releases exterior, dispels wind; excellently treats Yangming headache. Gua Di (Cucumeris Fructus) expectorates phlegm, promotes food, reduces floating, retreats jaundice all through. Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) raw releases exterior, fried harmonizes middle, fixes pain, stops pain. Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) removes headache, calms vomiting/hiccups, same for phlegm-cough. Da Suan (Allii Sativi Bulbus) although digests food, consumes Qi and injures Spleen, ultimately becomes eye disease. Jiu Zhi (Allii Tuberosi Herba) juice benefits chest/diaphragm, descends phlegm, clears fire; seed astringes essence. Hu Sui (Coriandri Fructus) wine-decocted, spray on chickenpox naturally turns ruddy. Luo Bo Zi (Raphani Semen) fried, ground into medicine, descends Qi, widens bloating. Hu Jiao (Piperis Fructus) dries food, widens chest, Lung/Stomach true Qi self-consumes. Chuan Jiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium) warms middle, removes cold, cloudiness in eyes can be emptied. Suo Sha (Amomi Fructus Rotundus) calms fetal pain, mainly food injury diarrhea. Shen Qu (Massa Medicata Fermentata) warms stomach cavity, guides food accumulation, attacks rushing. Mai Ya (Hordei Fructus Germinatus) warm nature, moves upper jiao stagnant blood, leftover food barking suitable to use. Fu Pi (Triticum Aestivum Bran) cool nature, eliminates Large Intestine stagnation, accumulated old [missing character] suitable to throw. Hong Qu (Monascus Purpureus Rice) strengthens Spleen, invigorates blood, digests food; effective for all dysenteries. Fu Mai (Triticum Aestivum Emendatio) nourishes Heart, decoct with Da Zao, spontaneous sweating can collect. Ma Ren (Semen Cannabis) blood closure, intestine dryness; enter soup or porridge. Bian Dou (Phaseoli Semen) convulsions/cholera, single dose can heal. Lu Dou (Phaseoli Radiati Semen) governs cholera, regurgitation, resolves all carbuncle poison. Chi Dou (Phaseoli Angularis Semen) apply to carbuncles/heat, reduce edema/virtual floating. Jing Mi (Oryza Sativa Germen) harmonizes Stomach, warms middle; aged granary is superior. Su Mi (Panicum Miliaceum) tonifies blood, removes heat; Kidney disease must seek. Dou Chi (Sojae Semen Preparatum) treats cold damage, chest anxiety/shame. Shi Mi (Saccharum) calms five organs, benefits Qi, removes pain. Yi Tang (Maltose) consolidates sweat, tonifies deficiency, eliminates phlegm, stops cough. Mi Cu (Acetum Orizae) clears throat, reduces swelling, efficacy like spirit. Yan (Natrii Chloridum) eliminates phlegm-pi, [missing character] sores, eating too much damages Lung. Jiu (Vinum) unblocks blood vessels, thickens stomach/intestines; heavy drinking harms life. Ru Zhi (Humanis Lac) already red eyes/dim vision, reversing aging and returning to youth has profound merit. Tong Bian (Urine Pueri) benefits deficiency-labor cold/heat, trauma/postpartum all suitable to move. Xue Yu Hui (Cinis Capillis Humanis) is messy hair, stranguria/closure, nasal red has standard. Ren Zhong Bai (Cinis Urinae Tabulae) is toilet bucket scale, Lung abscess/sputum/epistaxis must rely on. This specially extracts collected partial strengths of functions, likened to high and distant, will rise from low and humble.