辛温有毒。去目炒去汗取红用，其叶九瓣者秦椒也。闭口者有毒，误食之戟入咽
喉，气欲绝。或吐下白沫，身体痹冷，肉桂煎汁饮之。多饮冷水一二升，或食蒜，或饮地浆
，或浓煎豆豉饮之并解。
《本经》除风邪气，温中去寒痹，坚齿发明目。
发明 秦椒味辛气烈过于蜀椒，其温中去痹除风邪气，治吐逆疝瘕，下肿湿气，皆取辛
烈，以散郁热，乃从治之法也，不宜多服。令须发易白，以其气辛非蜀椒之比。臭毒疮毒腹
痛，冷水下一握效。其能通三焦引正气，下恶气可知也。
苦平无毒。
发明 椒赤目黑，水能制火，故专泻水降火，治肾气逆上喘急。又妊娠水肿喘逆，用椒
仁丸能引诸药下行渗道，所以定喘下水。治肾虚耳鸣，同巴豆、菖蒲碾细以松脂、黄蜡溶和
为挺，纳耳中搐之，一日一易效。
即蔓椒
苦温无毒。其叶七瓣者猪椒也。
《本经》主风寒湿痹历节疼，除四肢厥气膝痛，煎汤蒸浴取汗。
发明 猪椒根蔓生气臭，故能通经脉，去风毒湿痹。《千金》治肝虚劳损，关节骨疼痛
，筋挛烦闷，虎骨酒用之。又取枝叶煎熬如饴，治通身水肿，每日空腹食之。
辛大温，小毒。
发明 胡椒大辛大热纯阳之物，走气助火，昏目发疮，多食损肺，令人吐血。心腹冷痛
，反胃吐利，霍乱气逆及鱼鳖蕈毒宜之。严冬泡水磨墨，则砚不冰，胜于皂水。火酒伤笔易
秃也。
[Qinjiao (Sichuan Pepper, specifically the Qin variety)]
Pungent in flavor and warm in nature, it is toxic. When used, remove the pedicel and seeds, stir-fry to remove the surface oily sweat, and use the red part; the leaves with nine segments are Qinjiao. Those with closed pores are toxic; if ingested by mistake, it feels like being pierced by a halberd in the throat, and breath may cease. Symptoms may include vomiting and purging of white foam, body numbness and coldness. Decocting Cinnamon Twig (Rougui) for drinking can detoxify. Alternatively, drink one or two sheng of cold water, eat garlic, drink "Dijiang" (soil-water mixture from digging three feet deep), or drink thickly decocted Fermented Soybean (Douchi); all these methods can resolve toxicity.
*Shennong Bencao Jing* states: It eliminates wind-pathogenic factors, warms the middle jiao and dispels cold-bi, strengthens teeth, and brightens the eyes.
[Invention/Commentary]
Qinjiao has a pungent flavor and fierce qi, exceeding that of Shujiao (Sichuan Pepper). Its ability to warm the middle jiao, dispel bi-obstruction, and eliminate wind-pathogenic factors, as well as treat vomiting and regurgitation, hernia, and mass formations, and reduce lower limb edema and dampness, all rely on its pungent and fierce nature to disperse stagnant heat. This is a method of "treating according to the disease's nature" (Congzhi), and it should not be taken in large amounts. It causes hair to turn white because its qi is pungent, unlike Shujiao. For foul toxins, sores, and abdominal pain caused by such toxins, taking one handful with cold water is effective. From this, it is known that it can unblock the Sanjiao, guide healthy qi downward, and expel evil qi.
[Hua Jiao (Zanthoxylum bungeanum / Sichuan Pepper)]
Bitter in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic.
[Invention/Commentary]
The seed is reddish and the husk is black; black corresponds to Water, and Water controls Fire. Therefore, Hua Jiao specializes in draining water and descending fire, treating asthma and urgency caused by rebellious Kidney Qi. Furthermore, for pregnancy-induced edema with asthma and regurgitation, using Jiaoren Wan can guide various herbs downward into the urinary pathways, thereby stabilizing asthma and promoting urination. To treat tinnitus due to Kidney deficiency, mix Hua Jiao with Croton Seed (Badou) and Acorus (Changpu) into fine powder, dissolve Pine Resin (Songzhi) and Yellow Beeswax (Huangla) together to form a stick, insert into the ear, and change once a day for effectiveness.
[Man Jiao (Zanthoxylum ailanthoides / Pig Pepper)]
Bitter in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. The leaves with seven segments are called Zhu Jiao (Pig Pepper).
*Shennong Bencao Jing* states: It primarily treats wind-cold-damp bi-obstruction and joint pain, eliminates cold qi in the four limbs and knee pain. Decoct for soup and steam bath to induce sweating.
[Invention/Commentary]
The root and stem of Zhu Jiao grow vines and have a fishy/foul odor, thus it can unblock meridians and remove wind-toxin and damp-bi. *Qianjin Fang* uses it in Tiger Bone Wine to treat Liver deficiency and consumptive disorders, joint and bone pain, tendon spasms, and restlessness. Also, boiling its branches and leaves until thick like malt syrup treats generalized edema; take on an empty stomach daily.
[Hu Jiao (Black Pepper)]
Pungent in flavor, greatly warm in nature, slightly toxic.
[Invention/Commentary]
Hu Jiao is a greatly pungent and greatly hot pure Yang substance. It moves Qi and assists Fire, clouds the eyes, induces sores, and damages the Lungs if taken in excess, causing hemoptysis. It is suitable for cold pain in the heart and abdomen, reverse flow vomiting and diarrhea, cholera-like syndrome with rebellious Qi, and poisoning from fish, shellfish, and mushrooms. In severe winter, soaking Hu Jiao in water for grinding ink prevents the inkstone from freezing, which is superior to soap water. (Note: The last sentence regarding "fire wine damaging brush tips" appears disconnected in the original text context but is translated literally as present).