\r樟脑\pq89a.bmp\r
芳香燥湿。资外治之需。辛热杀虫。为搽疮之药。（樟脑出韶州。用樟木煎成。辛热
气香。能于水中发火。通关窍。散寒湿。杀虫辟恶。却有专长。然究非内服之品。只可外治
疥癣香港脚。或洗或熏。或掺用其杀虫收湿耳。）
\r芦荟\pq89.bmp\r
除邪退热。能润下性味苦寒。明目凉肝。可杀虫消除疳积。（芦荟出波斯等国。状
如黑饴。树脂也。苦寒润下之品。除热杀虫之外别无所长。更衣丸用之。取其润也。明目治
疳者。取其寒也。考其气质性味。能入脾胃大肠肝肾诸经。故主治亦不离此诸经耳。）
\r阿魏\pq90.bmp\r
化积有功于脾胃。杀虫独禀夫辛温。臭烈难闻。外消多效。（阿魏。出西番诸国。一
云是树脂。一云是草根煎成。未知孰是。辛温气臭。入脾胃。消积杀虫。虽极臭而又能辟臭
。凡口气腋气等证。皆可用之。然人之血气。闻香则顺。闻臭则逆。即使内外各方有效。而
良药甚多。亦不必喜功生事也。）
芳香开窍。有温宣气血之功。辛苦辟邪。擅畅达心脾之力。或安神而息魅。或煎服
而焚香。（安息香出安南波斯等国。亦树脂也。其质如桃胶。柔韧不断。焚之能安息诸邪。
故名。辛苦微温。芳香无毒。入心脾二经。开窍辟恶。其芳香温散之性。能使气血宣行。通
身通泰。则鬼疰蛊毒。卒中暴厥。心腹诸痛等证。皆可愈耳。）
Camphor (Zhangnao)
Aromatic and drying for dampness. It is a necessity for external treatment. Pungent and hot, it kills parasites and serves as an application medicine for sores. (Camphor originates from Shaozhou, prepared by decocting camphor wood. Its nature is pungent and hot with an aromatic odor; it can generate fire in water, open orifices, disperse cold-dampness, kill parasites, and ward off evil, possessing unique expertise. However, it is ultimately not suitable for internal use; it is only applicable for external treatment of scabies, tinea pedis (Hong Kong foot), either by washing, fumigating, or applying powder to kill parasites and absorb dampness.)
Aloe (Luhui)
Eliminates pathogens and reduces fever; possesses the property of moistening and purging downward. Bitter and cold in nature, it brightens the eyes, cools the liver, kills parasites, and eliminates malnutrition syndromes (Gan accumulation). (Aloe originates from Persia and other countries; its appearance resembles black maltose and is a resin. As a bitter, cold, and moistening purgative, it has no special merits beyond clearing heat and killing parasites. It is used in Gengyi Wan (Change Bowel Movement Pill) for its moistening effect. It is used to brighten the eyes and treat Gan syndrome for its cold nature. Examining its qi, substance, and flavor, it enters the Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine, Liver, and Kidney meridians; thus, its indications do not depart from these meridians.)
Asafoetida (awei)
It benefits the Spleen and Stomach by resolving accumulations; it uniquely embodies pungent and warm properties to kill parasites. Its odor is foul and difficult to bear, yet it is effective externally for dissipating masses. (Asafoetida originates from various Western regions. One theory states it is a resin, another that it is made from decocted root grass; it is unknown which is correct. Its nature is pungent and warm with a foul odor, entering the Spleen and Stomach meridians to resolve accumulations and kill parasites. Although extremely foul-smelling, it can also repel odors. It can be used for conditions such as halitosis and axillary odor. However, human Qi and Blood flow smoothly upon smelling fragrant odors but逆流 (reverse/flow poorly) upon smelling foul odors. Even if various external and internal applications are effective, given there are many good medicines, one need not seek merit by creating trouble.)
Benzoin (Anxi Xiang)
Aromatic and opening to orifices; it has the function of warming and disseminating Qi and Blood. Pungent and bitter, it wards off pathogens; it excels in promoting the free flow of the Heart and Spleen. It may be used to calm the Spirit and subdue malignancy, or taken as a decoction or burned as incense. (Benzoin originates from Annam, Persia, and other countries; it is also a resin. Its texture resembles peach gum, being flexible and unbreakable. When burned, it is said to "rest" various evils, hence its name. It is pungent, bitter, slightly warm, aromatic, and non-toxic, entering the Heart and Spleen meridians. It opens orifices and wards off evil. Its aromatic and warm-dispersing nature allows Qi and Blood to circulate freely, resulting in a comfortable and smooth state throughout the body; thus, conditions such as Gui Zhu (ghostly infection) Gu Du (poisonous pestilence), sudden stroke with coma, and various heart and abdominal pains can be cured.)