(Pungent and cold in nature), it drains heat, benefits the Spleen (Pi), promotes urination and defecation, reduces edema, and dissipates heat toxins. Its seeds (Dongguazi, Winter Melon Seeds) nourish the Liver (Gan) and brighten the eyes. Whenever "Guazi" is mentioned in prescriptions, it refers to Winter Melon Seeds.

(Bitter, pungent, and cold in nature), it cools blood, brightens the eyes, treats malnutrition with parasites (Ganji), expels parasites, manages Liver and Spleen diseases, and protects the heart while relieving pain. Ranshe Rou (Meat of Python) is extremely rich and delicious, with therapeutic effects roughly similar to this herb.

(Pungent and warm in nature, with an aromatic odor), it warms the Stomach, regulates the Spleen, astringes the Large Intestine to stop deficiency-type diarrhea. It should be wrapped in dough and baked (Wei), then used after removing the oil.

(Applicable to) Heat syndrome of the Stomach; see entry "Wei Re Zhu".

(Applicable to) Generalized heat syndrome; see entry "Tongxing Re".

(This is the mother root of Fuzi, Prepared Aconite Root). Its functions are identical to Fuzi, but its action is slightly milder. Its nature is light and dispersing; it can warm the Spleen. For expelling wind and treating wind disorders, this herb is suitable.

(Pungent, sweet, very hot, and very drying), it tonifies Yang Qi and enters the Blood aspect of the Heart and Spleen. It invigorates blood and can guide blood to transform into sweat or pus. It is used for internal support in treating deep-seated sores and abscesses (Changju).

(Applicable to) Heat syndrome of the Liver.

(Applicable to) Heat syndrome of the Lung.

(Applicable to) Generalized heat syndrome; see entry "Tongxing Re".

(Applicable to) Kidney tonification; see entry "Shen Bu".

(Sweet and slightly cold in nature), it moistens the intestines and stomach, tonifies deficiency and fatigue, and resolves heat toxins. Rushu (Milk Curd) has slightly inferior efficacy and is suitable for individuals with blood heat and dryness.

(Tonifies the Lung and Kidney, moistens dryness in the Stomach cavity and Large Intestine).

(Enters the Large Intestine to treat intestinal wind with bloody hemorrhoids). It lubricates the intestines, moistens dryness, dispels wind, resolves toxins, expels parasites, and induces abortion (Huachan).

(Applicable to) Lung tonification; see entry "Fei Bu".

(Applicable to) Spleen harmonization; see entry "Pi He".

(Applicable to) Heart harmonization; see entry "Xin He".

(Sweet, bland, and neutral in nature), it removes damp-heat from the Yangming channel, benefiting the sinews and bones, promoting urination, stopping diarrhea, and treating yaws (Yangmeichuang) toxicity. If illness was caused by accidental ingestion of Qingfen (Calomel/Mercurous Chloride), taking this herb can eliminate the toxicity of Qingfen.

(Applicable to) Lung harmonization; see entry "Fei He".

(Sweet, smooth, and slippery in nature), it enters the Large and Small Intestines and the Bladder. It opens various orifices, leaches out damp-heat, induces abortion, expels tangible stagnations, and treats cough, asthma, and insomnia.

(Applicable to) Lung harmonization; see entry "Fei He".

(Bitter, pungent, warm, and slippery in nature), it drains qi stagnation in the Lower Jiao and Large Intestine, dissipates blood stasis, generates flesh, regulates the middle jiao, and directs qi downward. The white part is taken for use.

(Applicable to) Lung harmonization; see entry "Fei He".

(Sweet and warm, sour and astringent, heavy in weight), it consolidates the Large and Small Intestines, directly enters the Yin aspect of the Lower Jiao, thereby consolidating the lower, absorbing dampness, stopping bleeding, and assisting in delivering the placenta. It is a crucial herb for treating chronic dysentery and diarrhea.

(Sweet and neutral, yet astringent towards the Stomach and Large Intestine). As a heavy agent acting on the Blood aspect, it consolidates the lower, treats rebellious cough, dysentery, and assists in delivery.

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