味辛甘，平、温，无毒。主腰脊痛，补中，益精气，坚筋骨，强志，除阴下痒湿，小
便余沥，脚中酸疼不欲践地。《药性论》云∶能治肾冷 腰。病患虚而身强直，风也，腰
不利，加而用之。日华子云∶暖。治肾劳腰脊挛伛。入药炙用。恶∶蛇蜕皮、玄参。
味甘，温、微寒，无毒。主心腹邪结气，明目，目赤痛伤泪出、目肿 烂、 鼻，破
心下结痰痞气，久服轻身益气。《药性论》云∶蕤仁，使。能治鼻衄。古方∶惟治眼。《传
信方》∶治眼风泪痒，或生翳或赤 ，一切皆主之。生∶函谷川谷，今河东亦有之。
味辛苦，平，无毒。主瘾疹，风痒，浮肿，齿痛。陈脏器云∶枫皮，本功外，性涩
水痢，水煎止下痢为最。日华子云∶皮止霍乱，刺风，冷风，煎汤浴之。《简要济众》
血不止。陶隐居云∶枫树上菌，食之令人笑不止，以地浆解之。《唐本》云∶树皮味
有小毒。主水肿，下水气。煮汁用之。
味辛，温，无毒。主温脾胃，止霍乱，壅胀，风毒诸肿，齿疳 ，能发诸香。其根疗
风热毒肿。《蜀本》云∶母丁香疗呕逆甚验。《药性论》云∶臣。能主冷气腹痛。日华子云
∶治口气反胃，鬼疰蛊毒及疗肾气，奔豚气，阴痛，壮阳，暖腰膝，治冷气，杀酒毒，消
癖，除冷劳。
微温。疗风水毒肿，去恶气。日华子云∶味辛，热，无毒。调中，补五脏，益精壮阳，
暖腰膝，去邪气，止转筋吐泻冷气，破症癖，冷风麻痹，骨节不任，湿风皮肤痒，心腹痛，
气痢。《海药》云∶味苦，温，无毒。主心腹痛，霍乱，中恶，邪鬼疰，清人神。并宜酒煮
服之。诸疮肿宜入膏用。
Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex): Flavor is pungent and sweet, nature is neutral or warm, non-toxic. Primarily treats pain in the lower back and spine, tonifies the Middle Jiao (central digestive system), benefits essence and Qi, strengthens bones and tendons, fortifies willpower, eliminates itching and dampness in the genital area, dribbling of urine after voiding, and soreness in the feet making it difficult to bear weight. *Yao Xing Lun* states: It can treat kidney cold causing lower back pain. When a patient is deficient yet presents with stiffness and rigidity due to Wind pathogen, resulting in limited waist mobility, adding Du Zhong is effective. Ri Hua Zi states: It is warming. It treats Kidney deficiency labor causing spasms and curvature of the spine. For medicinal use, it should be stir-fried with sand or bran until slightly yellow. Contraindications: Incompatible with Ophichus Skin (She Tuipi) and Scrophulariae Radix (Xuanshen).
Rui Ren (Prunus mume Seed): Flavor is sweet, nature is warm or slightly cold, non-toxic. Primarily treats pathological Qi accumulation in the heart and abdomen, brightens the eyes, treats redness, swelling, pain, and tearing of the eyes, swollen and ulcerated eyelids, and nasal disorders; breaks up phlegm stagnation and palpable masses under the heart. Long-term consumption lightens the body and benefits Qi. *Yao Xing Lun* states: Rui Ren serves as an Envoy herb. It can treat epistaxis (nosebleed). Ancient formulas: Used exclusively for eye diseases. *Chuan Xin Fang*: Treats wind-induced tearing and itching of the eyes, whether accompanied by nebula (corneal opacity) or redness; it governs all such conditions. Habitat: Grows in Hangu Valley; currently also found in Hedong region.
Feng Xue Zhi / Feng Pi (Liquidambar Resin / Maple Bark): Flavor is pungent and bitter, nature is neutral, non-toxic. Primarily treats urticaria (nettle rash), wind-induced pruritus, edema, and toothache. Chen Zangqi states: Besides its original functions, Maple Bark has an astringent nature and stops watery diarrhea; decocting it in water is most effective for stopping dysentery. Ri Hua Zi states: The bark stops cholera-like symptoms, wind from injuries, and cold wind; decocting in soup for bathing. *Jian Yao Ji Zhong Fang* mentions: Stops bleeding. Tao Hongjing states: Fungi growing on maple trees, if ingested, cause uncontrollable laughter; this toxicity is resolved by Earth Slurry (Di Jiang). *Tang Ben Cao* states: The tree bark has slight toxicity. Primarily treats edema and promotes the downward movement of fluid retention. Use by boiling to extract juice.
Ding Xiang (Caryophylli Flos): Flavor is pungent, nature is warm, non-toxic. Primarily warms the Spleen and Stomach, stops cholera-like vomiting and diarrhea, resolves distension and fullness, treats various swellings caused by Wind-Toxin, and dental gangrene; it can enhance the aroma of other fragrant herbs. Its root treats wind-heat toxic swellings. *Shu Ben Cao* states: Mother Ding Xiang is very effective for treating retching and counterflow qi. *Yao Xing Lun* states: Ding Xiang serves as a Minister herb. It primarily treats abdominal pain caused by Cold Qi. Ri Hua Zi states: Treats bad breath and regurgitation, Gui Zhu (ghostly afflictions) and Gu poison, regulates Kidney Qi, Ben Tun Qi (rushing Qi), genital pain, tonifies Yang, warms the waist and knees, treats Cold Qi, detoxifies alcohol, eliminates accumulations, and removes cold asthenia.
Chen Xiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum): Nature is slightly warm. Treats wind-water toxic swelling and removes foul Qi. Ri Hua Zi states: Flavor is pungent, nature is hot, non-toxic. Harmonizes the Middle, tonifies the Five Viscera, benefits essence and tonifies Yang, warms the waist and knees, expels pathogenic factors, stops muscle cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, and Cold Qi; breaks up mass formations (Zheng Jia) and accumulations, treats cold wind paralysis, inability of joints to bear weight, skin itching due to damp-wind, heart and abdominal pain, and Qi-type dysentery. *Hai Yao Ben Cao* states: Flavor is bitter, nature is warm, non-toxic. Primarily treats heart and abdominal pain, cholera, Zhong E (acute poisoning by evil Qi), ghostly afflictions, and clears and calms the Spirit. All indications are suitable for administration after decocting in wine. For various sores and swellings, it is appropriate to include in plasters.