[Xiangru (Moslae Herba)]
Pungent in flavor, slightly warm in nature. It primarily treats abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea caused by Huoluan (cholera-like syndrome), and dissipates edema. Meng Shen stated: It dispels wind-heat and treats sudden muscle spasms (Zhuanjin). Additionally, the dried powder taken internally can stop epistaxis (nosebleed), administered with water. Ri Hua Zi stated: It is non-toxic. It directs Qi downward, clears irritability and heat, and treats vomiting and rebellious Qi caused by cold pathogens. Another account states: The seedlings, stems, flowers, and fruits of Xiangru all primarily regulate the stomach harmoniously and treat Huoluan with vomiting and diarrhea. *Zhouhou Fang* records: To treat sudden bleeding from the tongue resembling needle holes, administering juice of Xiangru leads to recovery.
[Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica)]
Pungent in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats alternating chills and fever, Shulou (scrofula/lymphatic tuberculosis), Luoli (cervical lymphadenitis) with sores, breaks up accumulated Qi stagnation, descends blood stasis, and expels dampness-bi obstruction. Chen Shiliang stated: It primarily treats Xuelao (blood deficiency勞 with anemia symptoms), Qi stagnation due to wind-pathogen causing fullness, back and spine pain, spontaneous sweating, regulates Hongkongjiao (podagra/gout in men), painful stiffness of sinews and bones, Yin-Yang Du toxicity, Touyang headache, dizziness, and acute tension of sinews in hands and feet. The spikes: Treat postpartum blood fainting. Alias: Jiasu. Ri Hua Zi stated: It benefits the five Zang organs, promotes digestion, directs Qi downward, and resolves alcohol intoxication. Decocted as tea, it treats Toufeng (wind attacking the head) and induces sweating. Decocted with Chijiao (Fermented Soybean Juice), it treats acute Shanghan (cold damage) disease.