味甘,平,无毒。主治痿痹,泄痢,便脓血。一名魁陆,一名活东。生东海,正圆两
空,表有文,取无时。
味咸,平,无毒。主治目障翳痛,青盲。久服益精,轻身。生南海。
味苦,无毒。除湿痹气,身重,四肢关节不可动摇。生山之阴土中。二月、八月取。
味辛,臭,温,无毒。主坠堕、 蹶, 折,瘀血,血痹在四肢不散者,女子崩中
止。勿令中咸。
味甘,无毒。主治百病。
味甘,大温,无毒。主补中,益血,治沈唇。五月五日取头骨烧之,止痢。
又,干鳝头,主消渴,食不消,去冷气,除痞疹。
令人不饥不渴。生黄陵,如濡,居土中。
无毒。逐水,利小便。生陇西五原敦煌。
《本经》原文∶葡萄,味甘,平。主筋骨泾痹,益气倍力,强志,令人肥健,耐饥,忍
风寒
味咸,无毒。主治暴中风,身热大惊。一名陵 ,一名阴 。生荆山及宛朐。
《本经》原文∶蓬 ,味酸,平。主安五脏,益精气,长阴令坚,强志倍力有子。久服
轻身
味甘,平,无毒。主益气轻身,令发不白。五月采实。
无毒。补中益气,强力,除烦闷,治心下悬、肠 。久服不饥神仙。一名干枣,一名
美枣,一名良枣。八月采,曝干。三岁陈核中仁,燔之,味苦,主治腹痛,邪气。生枣,
味甘、辛,多食令人多寒热,羸瘦者,不可食。生河东。(杀乌头毒。)
又,
(Kuige) The flavor is sweet, the nature is neutral, and it is non-toxic. It primarily treats Wei-bi (flaccidity and obstruction syndromes), diarrhea and dysentery, and pus and blood in the stool. Also known as Kuilu or Huodong. It is produced in the East Sea, is perfectly round with two hollow ends, has patterns on the surface, and can be harvested at any time.
The flavor is salty, the nature is neutral, and it is non-toxic. It primarily treats eye obstructions, cataracts, pain, and blindness (Qingmang). Long-term consumption benefits essence (Jing) and makes the body feel light. It is produced in the South Sea.
The flavor is bitter, and it is non-toxic. It removes dampness-bi qi (pathogenic factors), treating heaviness of the body and immobility of the limbs and joints. It grows in the yin soil of mountains. It is harvested in February and August.
The flavor is pungent, it has a foul odor, the nature is warm, and it is non-toxic. It primarily treats falls, fractures, dislocations, broken bones, stasis blood, blood-bi that does not dissipate in the four limbs, and stops metrorrhagia in women. Do not allow it to come into contact with saltiness.
The flavor is sweet, and it is non-toxic. It primarily treats various diseases.
The flavor is sweet, the nature is greatly warm, and it is non-toxic. It primarily tonifies the middle jiao, benefits blood, and treats cracked lips. On the fifth day of the fifth month, the skulls are burned to ash to stop dysentery. Additionally, dried eel heads primarily treat Xiaoke (wasting-thirst syndrome), indigestion, remove cold qi, and eliminate pi-zhen (skin rashes/masses).
It causes one not to feel hungry or thirsty. It is produced in Huangling, resembles wet mud, and lives in the soil.
The flavor is pungent, the nature is warm, and it is non-toxic. It primarily warms the middle jiao, treats heart and abdominal pain, vomiting, and removes bad breath odor. It is produced in the South Sea.
It is non-toxic. It drives out water retention and promotes urination. It is produced in Wuyuan and Dunhuang, Longxi.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Putao (Grape), the flavor is sweet, the nature is neutral. It primarily treats bi obstruction in the sinews and bones, benefits qi, increases strength, strengthens willpower, makes one fat and robust, tolerates hunger, and withstands wind and cold.
The flavor is salty, and it is non-toxic. It primarily treats sudden stroke, fever, and great fright. Also known as Ling [missing character] or Yin [missing character]. It is produced in Jingshan and Wanqu.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Peng [missing character], the flavor is sour, the nature is neutral. It primarily calms the five zang organs, benefits essence and qi, promotes growth and firmness of the yin organ, strengthens willpower, and increases strength for fertility. Long-term consumption makes the body light.
The flavor is sweet, the nature is neutral, and it is non-toxic. It primarily benefits qi, makes the body feel light, and prevents hair whitening. The fruits are harvested in May.
(Dazao / Jujube) It is non-toxic. It tonifies the middle and benefits qi, strengthens physical power, relieves irritability, and treats a sensation of hanging in the epigastrium and intestinal rumbling. Long-term consumption prevents hunger and confers an immortal-like state. Also known as Gan Zao (Dried Jujube), Mei Zao (Beautiful Jujube), or Liang Zao (Good Jujube). Harvested in August and sun-dried. The kernels inside the pits of three-year-old aged jujubes, when roasted, become bitter and primarily treat abdominal pain and pathogenic qi. Fresh jujubes have a sweet and pungent flavor; excessive consumption causes chills and fever; emaciated persons should not consume them. Produced in Hedong. (It neutralizes the toxicity of Wu Tou / Aconite root.)
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