气味甘平，无毒。主治心腹邪气，诸惊痫 ，安五脏诸不足，益气补中，止痛，解毒
，除众病，和百药。久服强志轻身，不饥不老，延年神仙。
（蜂居山谷，蜜从石岩下流出者，名石蜜。蜂居丛林，蜜从树木中流出者，名木蜜，皆
以色
白如膏者佳。若人家作桶，收养割取者，是为家蜜，此蜜最胜。春分节后，蜂采花心之粉，
置之两髀而归，酝酿成蜜。如遇牡丹、兰蕙之粉，或负于背，或戴于首归，以供王蜂。王所
居层叠如台，有君臣之义。寒冬无花，深藏房内，即以酿蜜为食，春暖花朝后，复出采花也
。）
草木百卉，五色咸具，有五行之正色，复有五行之间色，而花心只有黄白二色，故蜜色
有黄
白也。春夏秋集采群芳，冬月退藏于密，得四时生长收藏之气，吸百卉五色之精。主治心腹
邪气者，甘味属土，滋养阳明中土，则上下心腹之正气自和，而邪气可治也。诸惊痫 ，乃
心主神气内虚，蜂蜜花心酿成，能和心主之神，而诸惊痫 可治也。安五脏诸不足者，花具
五行，故安五脏之不足。益气补中者，气属肺金，中属胃土，蜂采黄白金土之花心，故益气
补中也。止痛解毒者，言蜂蜜解毒，故能止痛也。除众病，和百药者，言百药用蜂蜜和丸，
以蜂蜜能除众病也，久服强志，金生水也。轻身不饥，土气盛也。轻身不饥，则不老延年，
神仙可冀。
Taste and nature: Sweet, neutral, non-toxic. Indications: Treats evil qi in the heart and abdomen, various types of Jingxian (convulsions and epilepsy), stabilizes deficiencies in the five Zang organs, tonifies Qi and supplements the Middle Jiao, alleviates pain, detoxifies, eliminates numerous diseases, and harmonizes a hundred herbs. Long-term consumption strengthens willpower, lightens the body, prevents hunger and aging, prolongs life, and approaches immortality.
(Bees dwelling in valleys produce honey flowing from rock crevices, known as Shimi (Stone Honey). Bees dwelling in forests produce honey flowing from trees, known as Mumi (Wood Honey). Both are best when white like paste. When kept in barrels by households for collection, it is called Jiami (Domestic Honey), which is superior. After the Spring Equinox, bees collect pollen from flower centers, store it in their corbiculae (pollen baskets on hind legs), and return to brew honey. If encountering pollen from Peony or Orchid, they may carry it on their backs or heads to feed the Queen Bee. The Queen's residence is tiered like a terrace, reflecting hierarchical propriety. In winter, when flowers are absent, bees hide deep inside and feed on stored honey; after spring warmth returns, they resume foraging.)
Grasses, trees, and hundreds of flowers possess all five colors, including the primary colors of the Five Elements and intermediate colors. However, flower centers only exhibit yellow and white, hence honey appears in yellow and white hues. Collecting fragrant flowers in spring, summer, and autumn, and retreating into concealment in winter, honey absorbs the Qi of growth and storage across the four seasons and the essence of the five colors of myriad flowers. Regarding treating evil qi in the heart and abdomen: Sweet flavor belongs to Earth, nourishing the Yangming Central Earth, thereby harmonizing the righteous Qi in the upper and lower heart and abdomen, allowing evil qi to be resolved. Regarding various Jingxian (convulsions and epilepsy): These arise from internal deficiency of the Shen (Spirit) governed by the Heart. Since honey is brewed from flower centers, it can harmonize the Heart's Shen, thus treating Jingxian. Regarding stabilizing deficiencies in the five Zang organs: Flowers embody the Five Elements, thus stabilizing deficiencies within the five Zang organs. Regarding tonifying Qi and supplementing the Middle Jiao: Qi relates to Lung Metal, and the Middle Jiao relates to Stomach Earth. Bees collect pollen from yellow and white flowers corresponding to Metal and Earth, thereby tonifying Qi and supplementing the Middle Jiao. Regarding alleviating pain and detoxifying: This indicates that honey's detoxifying property enables pain relief. Regarding eliminating numerous diseases and harmonizing a hundred herbs: This refers to using honey to bind herbal pills, as honey itself can eliminate numerous diseases. Long-term consumption strengthens willpower through Metal generating Water. Lightness of body and absence of hunger indicate abundant Earth Qi. Lightness and absence of hunger prevent aging and prolong life, making immortality attainable.