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香入肝肺。温通经络。气因芳馥。筋急者得之即舒。味则酸收。筋缓者遇之即利。霍
乱转筋之证。用以疏和。风寒痹湿之邪。服能宣达。（木瓜处处皆有。而以宣城出者为佳。
味酸涩。性温。气香。入肝脾二经。专治筋脉为病。急者可舒。以其香也。缓者即治。以其
固也。凡霍乱转筋。痹病香港脚等证。皆属肝脾不和。筋脉为病。木瓜能疏肝和脾。舒利筋脉
。故均可治也。）
有开痰利气之功。甘寒润肺。具降浊排脓之效。滑利通肠。（甜瓜子。即夏月所食
之金瓜子。今人概以菜瓜子代之。故无用。味甘性寒。功专清肺滑肠。故能治上焦之热痰。
腹内之壅结。西瓜子仁与之相同。）
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虽有养胃浓肠耐饥补肾之功。然生食难消。熟食滞气。毕竟非治病之药。为食物中之一品耳
。）
辛平快气宽中。能宣脾肺。香苦消痰导滞。恐耗阴津。（香圆皮辛苦平。入脾肺。
下气消痰。宽中快膈。虽无橘皮之温。而究属香燥之品。阴虚血燥之人。仍当禁用耳。）
佛手 理气消痰。温燥并兼酸苦。畅中散逆。辛香直达肝脾。（佛手味辛酸。性温气香。入
肝脾。功专理气快膈。惟肝脾气滞者宜之。阴血不足者。亦嫌其燥耳。）
Mu Gua (Chaenomeles Fruit): Its aroma enters the Liver and Lung meridians. It is warm in nature and unblocks the collaterals. Due to its fragrant and aromatic qi, it provides immediate relief for those with tendon spasms (tendon contracture). Its sour taste has an astringent property, providing benefit for those with flaccid tendons. For conditions of Huoluan (cholera-like disease) with tendon spasms, it is used to soothe and harmonize. For pathogenic factors of Wind-Cold-Dampness causing Bi syndrome (painful obstruction), taking it can disseminate and reach the exterior. (Mu Gua grows everywhere, but the variety from Xuancheng is considered superior. It tastes sour and astringent, is warm in nature, and has an aromatic fragrance. It enters the Liver and Spleen meridians. It specializes in treating diseases of the tendons and vessels. Spasms can be relaxed due to its aroma; flaccidity can be treated due to its astringency. Conditions such as Huoluan with tendon spasms, Bi syndrome, and Hong Kong foot [gouty arthritis] all belong to disharmony between the Liver and Spleen, manifesting as tendon vessel diseases. Mu Gua can soothe the Liver and harmonize the Spleen, relaxing and benefiting the tendons and vessels, thus treating all these conditions.)
Tian Gua Zi (Sweet Melon Seed): It possesses the function of opening phlegm and promoting Qi flow. Sweet and cold in nature, it moistens the Lungs. It has the effect of descending turbidity and expelling pus, lubricating and unblocking the intestines. (Tian Gua Zi refers to the Jin Gua Zi eaten in summer. Nowadays, people generally substitute it with Cai Gua Zi [vegetable melon seed], rendering it useless medicinally. It is sweet and cold in nature, specializing in clearing Lung heat and lubricating the intestines. Thus, it can treat hot phlegm in the Upper Jiao and accumulation/stagnation within the abdomen. Xi Gua Zi Ren [Watermelon Seed Kernel] has similar effects.)
Li Zi (Chestnut): Although it has the functions of nourishing the Stomach, thickening the Intestines, sustaining hunger, and tonifying the Kidneys, raw consumption is hard to digest, and cooked consumption tends to stagnate Qi. Ultimately, it is not a medicinal herb for treating diseases, but merely one type of food.
Xiang Yuan Pi (Citrus Reticulata 'Chachi' Peel): Pungent and neutral, it promotes Qi movement and broadens the Middle Jiao. It can dissebrate the Spleen and Lungs. Aromatic and bitter, it eliminates phlegm and guides out stagnation, though it may consume Yin fluids. (Xiang Yuan Pi is pungent, bitter, and neutral. It enters the Spleen and Lung meridians. It directs Qi downward, eliminates phlegm, broadens the Middle Jiao, and relieves chest fullness. Although it lacks the warmth of Ju Pi [Tangerine Peel], it ultimately belongs to aromatic and drying substances. Individuals with Yin deficiency and blood dryness should still avoid using it.)
Fo Shou (Fingered Citron): Regulates Qi and eliminates phlegm. It combines warming-drying properties with sour and bitter flavors. It smooths the Middle Jiao and disperses rebellious Qi. Its pungent and aromatic nature reaches directly into the Liver and Spleen. (Fo Shou tastes pungent and sour, is warm in nature, and has an aromatic fragrance. It enters the Liver and Spleen meridians. Its function specializes in regulating Qi and relieving chest fullness. It is suitable only for cases of Liver and Spleen Qi stagnation. Those with insufficient Yin and Blood also find it too drying.)