\r羊肉\pq138a1.bmp\r
味甘温。入肝胃。补血功优。壮阳道。治虚劳。发风力猛。羊血生吞石毒解。羊肝丸
服眼科良。（羊肉味甘气膻。性热无毒。入脾胃肝三经。以形补形。一切虚寒瘕疝腹中急痛
等证。皆可服食。然亦宜脾胃未衰。能于运化者。否则膻浊之物。油腻之品。反为不美。且
最能动风发毒。一切有外证有风毒者。不可用之。○羊血咸平无毒。用白者热饮良。解一切
石毒。一切草毒。又能活血行血。治产后血闷血攻血瘀等证。○羊肝古方虽有用羊肝治目疾
等法。然亦不过以肝入肝。假为引导。毕竟无甚功用。究不若用羊胆之为美也。）
反胃噎膈均瘳。皆赖甘平之性。痈毒疔疽并愈。全凭宝气之功。（狗宝生癞狗腹中。
状如白石。层叠可爱。虽有治反胃噎膈痈疽疔毒之功。毕竟狗之宝牛之黄。皆因病而生。如
人之石淋石瘕。亦有此类。即人之病黄者。胆胃中亦有黄块。由此观之。所谓食仙草结成之
说。自可想见。不过良毒美恶。皆有所用。如牛黄之入肝。狗宝之入心。用者以意度之可也
。）
\r虎骨\pq138a.bmp\r
得西方金气以平肝。治痛搜风能健骨。其性味辛温而无毒。辟邪杀鬼并安魂。用以煎
胶。功兼滋补。（虎骨。虎为诸兽之长。诸兽见之皆震恐。故能辟邪魅。安魂魄。定惊悸。
虎之强悍。皆在于胫。虽死犹立不仆。故能强筋骨。益气力。所谓风从虎者。风木也。虎金
也。木受金制。焉能不从。故能追风毒。治骨节痹着等证。其骨煎炼成胶。又能于搜风健骨
中。寓以滋补血液耳。）
Mutton (Sheep Meat)
Sweet in flavor, warm in nature. Enters the Liver and Stomach meridians. Excellent efficacy in nourishing blood. Strengthens yang function. Treats deficiency consumptive diseases. Potent in generating wind [pathogenic factor]. Swallowing raw sheep blood can resolve stone toxicity. Taking Yanggan Wan (Sheep Liver Pill) is beneficial for ophthalmic conditions. (Mutton is sweet in flavor, has a muttony odor, is hot in nature, and non-toxic. It enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver meridians. Using form to supplement form, it is suitable for various deficiency-cold patterns such as abdominal masses, hernias, and acute abdominal pain. However, it should only be used when the Spleen and Stomach functions are not yet depleted and can transform and transport nutrients; otherwise, its greasy and turbid nature may be detrimental. Furthermore, it easily generates wind and triggers toxins; thus, it is contraindicated in cases with external pathogenic manifestations or wind-toxins. ○ Sheep blood is salty, neutral, and non-toxic. The white variety taken hot orally is effective. It resolves all types of stone toxicity and herbal toxicity. It also invigorates blood circulation and treats postpartum blood stagnation, blood attack, and blood stasis patterns. ○ Although ancient formulas use sheep liver to treat eye diseases, this relies merely on the principle of using the organ to target the corresponding organ as a guide. Its actual therapeutic value is limited, and using sheep gallbladder is superior.)
Regurgitation and dysphagia are both alleviated, relying on its sweet and neutral nature. Carbuncles, sores, and furuncles are healed, entirely due to the power of its "treasure" qi. (Gou Bao [Dog Gallstone] forms in the abdomen of a mange-infected dog. It resembles white stone, layered and attractive. Although it has efficacy in treating regurgitation, dysphagia, carbuncles, sores, and furuncles, like Niu Huang [Calculus Bovis], it arises from disease. Similar to human calculi or abdominal masses, even in humans with jaundice, yellowish masses may form in the gallbladder and stomach. From this perspective, the theory that it forms from consuming immortal herbs is understandable. However, whether good, toxic, beautiful, or poor, each has its application. For instance, Niu Huang enters the Liver, while Gou Bao enters the Heart; practitioners should apply their judgment accordingly.)
Tiger Bone
Obtains the Metal Qi of the West to pacify the Liver. Relieves pain, expels wind, and strengthens bones. Its nature and flavor are pungent, warm, and non-toxic. Expels evil spirits, kills demons, and calms the soul. When decocted into gelatin, it兼具 tonifying properties. (Tiger Bone. The tiger is the leader of beasts, causing fear in other animals upon sight. Thus, it can dispel malevolent influences, calm the spirit and soul, and settle palpitations and fright. The tiger's strength lies in its shanks; even after death, it stands without falling. Hence, it strengthens sinews and bones, boosts qi and strength. The saying "wind follows the tiger" refers to Wind-Wood element. The tiger represents Metal. Wood controlled by Metal naturally submits. Therefore, it pursues wind-toxins and treats bone-joint bi-syndrome [painful obstruction] and similar conditions. When boiled into gelatin, it incorporates blood-nourishing properties within its wind-expelling and bone-strengthening actions.)