(Guizhi Tang, Cinnamon Twig Decoction - *Note: Context implies a mineral/drug description, likely referring to Shi Gao or similar based on "bitter cold entering stomach/large intestine". However, strictly translating the text provided which seems to be a fragmented list of drug properties from Bencao Fenjing. The text describes properties: Bitter and cold, enters Stomach and Large Intestine meridians, specialized in eliminating accumulation and killing parasites, yet can cause impotence.*) -> *Correction*: The input text is a series of short descriptions typical of a materia medica index. I will translate the descriptive parts directly.

(Bitter and cold, enters the Stomach and Large Intestine meridians, its function is specialized in eliminating accumulation and killing parasites, but it can lead to impotence.)

(Shigao, Gypsum Fibrosum) See Liver attacking.

(Xiaosha Ren, Natrii Sulfas), with acrid, sweet, and salty flavors and a cold nature, clears excess heat in the Stomach, sweeps away accumulated fecal matter in the intestines, moistens dryness and breaks up stagnation. It can be used as a substitute for Mangxiao (Mirabilite), with a slightly milder nature.

(Dahuang, Rhubarb), with acrid, salty, and bitter flavors and a great cold nature, is a potent purgative. It moistens dryness and softens hardness, descends to drain heat, and can cleanse excess heat from the Sanjiao (Triple Burner) and gastrointestinal tract, pushing out the old and generating the new. It treats conditions of excessive yang erection; nothing is too hard for it to break, no heat is too deep for it to remove. It can also digest minerals and metals. Misuse damages the true yin of the Lower Jiao.

(Xuanmingfen, Mirabilite Prunatum), has the same flavor, nature, and functions as Xiaosha Ren (Natrii Sulfas), but is even more harsh, astringent, and rapid in action. Xiaosha Ren is refined, so its action is slightly slower.

(Renshen, Ginseng Radix) See Spleen dispersing.

(Chaihu, Bupleuri Radix) See Liver dispersing.

(Sangbaipi, Mori Cortex) See Lung dispersing.

(Xingren, Armeniacae Semen Amarum) See Lung dispersing.

(Huanglian, Coptidis Rhizoma) See Heart cooling.

(Huangbai, Phellodendri Cortex), bitter and cold, enters the blood aspect of the Stomach and Large Intestine meridians, strengthens the Kidney, cools blood, and drains heat.

(Zhimu, Anemarrhenae Rhizoma) See Stomach cooling.

(Shudihuang, Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) See Kidney cooling.

(Zhuling, Polyporus) See Small Intestine cooling.

(Zhizi, Gardeniae Fructus) See Heart cooling.

(Maidong, Ophiopogonis Radix) See Lung cooling.

(Qinpi, Aesculi Cortex), bitter and astringent with a cold nature, enters the Stomach and Large Intestine meridians, dispels wind-heat and damp-heat, and kills parasites. Its seed is named Yingshi (Rosae Laevigatae Fructus), sour and warm, with similar main indications.

(Huaijiao, Sophorae Tonkinensis Fructus), also known as Huaizao, is bitter and cold, purely yin, clears the Liver and Gallbladder, cools the Large Intestine, and drains wind-heat. Huahua (Sophorae Flos) is bitter and cool, drains heat and cools blood, with functions similar to Huashi (Sophorae Fructus); aged material is superior.

(Longdancao, Gentianae Radix) See Liver cold note.

(Beimu, Fritillariae Bulbus) See Lung cooling.

(Tiangdong, Asparagi Radix) See Lung cooling.

(Fuling, Poria) See Spleen heat.

(Banxia, Pinelliae Rhizoma) See Stomach heat.

(Qingdai, Indigo Naturalis) See Liver heat.

(Liu Huang, Sulphur), sour and toxic, greatly hot, tonifies deficiency of the True Fire of the Mingmen (Gate of Life), while also promoting bowel movement, warming essence, strengthening yang, killing parasites, treating sores, and saving critical cases. However, excessive consumption causes back carbuncles. Tu Liu Huang (Earth Sulphur) is acrid and hot with a fishy odor, used only for external sore medications, and is unsuitable for internal consumption.

(Huangqi, Astragali Radix) See Spleen tonifying.

(Gancao, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) See General tonifying.

(Wuweizi, Schisandrae Fructus) See Lung tonifying.

(Shanyao, Dioscoreae Rhizoma) See Spleen tonifying.

(Baizhu, Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) See Spleen tonifying.

(Dangshen, Codonopsis Radix) See Spleen tonifying.

(Duzhong, Eucommiae Cortex) See Kidney tonifying.

(Yiyiren, Coicis Semen), sweet and bland, slightly cold, with a mild and gentle action. It benefits the Stomach, strengthens the Spleen, leaches out dampness, promotes urination, clears Lung heat, and kills roundworms.

(Jingmi, Oryzae Semen Germens), sweet and neutral, light and clear, gently tonifying. It regulates the Spleen and harmonizes the Stomach, unblocks and benefits the Sanjiao (Triple Burner), descends turbidity and raises clarity, eliminates dampness. It can resolve summerheat affecting the Spleen and Stomach, specifically treating diseases of the Middle Jiao (Spleen/Stomach). When stir-fried, it becomes slightly warm; excessive consumption obstructs qi flow. Jingye (Oryzae Folium) treats cholera with vomiting and diarrhea.

(Lianzi, Nelumbinis Semen) See Spleen tonifying.

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