味苦，性微寒，无毒。入心经。畏咸水，反藜芦。
安神散结，益气养阴。去瘀血，生新血；安生胎，落死胎。胎前产后，带下崩中。
色合丙丁，独入心家，专主血证。古称丹参一味，与四物同功，嘉其补阴之 也。
丹参，虽能补血，长于行血、妊娠，无故勿服。
味辛，性微寒，无毒。入心胞、肝二经。忌铁。
活血行瘀，利水消肿。经闭不通，经来腹痛。临盆难产，子死腹中。
补而能行，辛而能润，为胎产要药。
此草善行走，凡崩漏者慎用。
味辛，性温，无毒。入心肝二经。酒喷，微焙。
通调血脉，去瘀生新。产后血晕急需，胎死腹中必用。
时珍曰∶“活血润燥，行血之要药也。”
红花过用，使人血行不止，人所未知。
味甘，性温。
活血调经，消肿止痛。
此花品种甚多，以每月开小红花，俗称月月红者，入药为佳。
味苦、甘，性微温，无毒。入肝、脾二经。
通达九窍，用于女科。和血有消瘀之能，利水有消蛊之效。
甘能和血，独入血海，攻击稽留。其主水肿者，乃血化为水之水，非脾虚停湿之水也。
又荀
子云∶“泽芷以养鼻”。盖谓泽兰白芷之气，芳香通乎肺也。
泽兰，行而带补，气味和平无偏胜之忧。
味苦，性微温，无毒。入肺、脾、肝、肾四经。苦酒、香附为使。陈久者良。
安胎气，暖子宫。止血痢，理肠风。灸除百病，吐衄崩中。
幸可利窍，苦可疏通，故气血交
艾性纯阳香燥，凡血燥生热者禁与。
[Salvia Miltiorrhiza (Danshen)]
Taste: Bitter. Nature: Slightly Cold. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Meridian Tropism: Heart Meridian. Incompatibilities: Feared by saline water; Incompatible with Veratrum nigrum (Lilu).
Functions: Calms the mind and dissipates nodules; Tonifies Qi and nourishes Yin. Removes blood stasis and generates new blood; Stabilizes a viable fetus and expels a dead fetus. Indications: Conditions before and after childbirth, leukorrhea, and metrorrhagia (Bengzhong).
Theory: Its color corresponds to Bing and Ding (Fire), entering exclusively into the Heart organ system, specifically governing blood disorders. Ancient texts state, "A single herb of Danshen has the same efficacy as Siwu Tang," praising its ability to tonify Yin.
Precautions: Although Danshen can tonify blood, it excels at moving blood; pregnant women should not take it without cause.
[Safflower (Honghua)]
Taste: Pungent. Nature: Slightly Cold. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Meridian Tropism: Pericardium Meridian and Liver Meridian. Taboos: Avoid iron.
Functions: Invigorates blood and moves stasis; Promotes urination and reduces edema. Indications: Amenorrhea due to obstruction, abdominal pain during menstruation. Difficult labor, fetal death in utero.
Characteristics: It is tonifying yet moving, pungent yet moistening, making it an essential herb for obstetric and gynecological conditions.
Precautions: This herb has a strong moving nature; use with caution in cases of metrorrhagia or menorrhagia.
[Chinese Mugwort Leaf (Aiyi) - *Note: The source text structure seems mixed here, attributing Honghua properties to Aiyi or vice versa in the provided snippet, but translating strictly based on the provided text block labeled 'Honghua' contextually or following the flow.*]
*Correction based on standard TCM knowledge vs Text:* The text provided lists "Pungent, Slightly Cold... Pericardium/Liver" which describes Honghua, but the header implies a sequence. However, looking at the third paragraph "Li Shizhen said...", this refers to Honghua. The fourth paragraph "Sweet, Warm... Monthly red flower" refers to Rosa chinensis. The fifth paragraph "Bitter, Sweet, Slightly Warm... Liver/Spleen... Xunzi quote" refers to Polygonatum odoratum (Zelan). The last paragraph "Bitter, Slightly Warm... Lung/Spleen/Liver/Kidney... Ai Ye" refers to Artemisia argyi.
*Re-evaluating the input text structure:*
The input text has headers implicitly or explicitly? No, it's a continuous list.
1. Dan Shen (Dan Shen)
2. Hong Hua (Hong Hua) - Wait, the second block says "Pungent, Slightly Cold... Pericardium/Liver". This is Hong Hua.
3. Third block: "Pungent, Warm... Li Shizhen said... Hong Hua overuse". This is also Hong Hua commentary.
4. Fourth block: "Sweet, Warm... Monthly Red Flower". This is Yue Ji Hua (Rosa chinensis).
5. Fifth block: "Bitter, Sweet, Slightly Warm... Liver/Spleen... Xunzi... Zelan". This is Ze Lan (Polygonati Rhizoma / Eupatorium fortunei? Actually Ze Lan is Laggera pterodonta or Eupatorium. The text mentions Ze Lan Bai Zi together. But the description "Xing er dai bu" fits Ze Lan).
6. Sixth block: "Bitter, Slightly Warm... Lung/Spleen/Liver/Kidney... Ai Ye". This is Ai Ye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium).
Let's translate strictly what is written.
[Salvia Miltiorrhiza (Danshen)]
Taste: Bitter. Nature: Slightly Cold. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Meridian Tropism: Heart Meridian. Incompatibilities: Feared by saline water; Incompatible with Veratrum nigrum (Lilu).
Actions: Calms the spirit and disperses accumulations; Benefits Qi and nourishes Yin. Eliminates blood stasis and generates fresh blood; Stabilizes a living fetus and expels a dead fetus. Used for pre- and post-partum conditions, leukorrhea, and metrorrhagia.
Commentary: Its color aligns with Bing and Ding (Fire elements), entering solely the Heart system, specializing in blood disorders. Ancients stated, "Danshen alone equals the merit of Siwu Tang," appreciating its Yin-nourishing capability.
Caution: Though it tonifies blood, it strongly promotes blood circulation; pregnant women should avoid taking it unnecessarily.
[Safflower (Honghua)]
Taste: Pungent. Nature: Slightly Cold. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Meridian Tropism: Pericardium Meridian and Liver Meridian. Taboo: Iron.
Actions: Invigorates blood and moves stasis; Promotes diuresis and reduces swelling. For amenorr obstructed by stasis, dysmenorrhea. For dystocia and fetal death in utero.
Characteristics: Tonifying yet moving, pungent yet moistening; a key herb for pregnancy and childbirth issues.
Caution: This herb travels/moves vigorously; use cautiously in patients with metrorrhagia.
[Continued Safflower (Honghua) Commentary]
Taste: Pungent. Nature: Warm. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Meridian Tropism: Heart and Liver Meridians. Preparation: Sprayed with wine, slightly roasted.
Actions: Unblocks and regulates blood vessels, removes stasis and generates new blood. Urgently needed for postpartum syncope due to blood loss; essential for fetal death in utero.
Quote: Li Shizhen stated, "It is a crucial herb for invigorating blood, moistening dryness, and promoting blood circulation."
Warning: Overuse of Honghua causes unceasing blood flow, a fact unknown to many.
[Rosa Chinensis (Yuejihu)]
Taste: Sweet. Nature: Warm.
Actions: Invigorates blood and regulates menstruation; Reduces swelling and relieves pain.
Selection: There are many varieties; those that bloom small red flowers monthly, commonly known as "Monthly Red," are best for medicinal use.
[Laggera Pterodonta (Zelan)]
Taste: Bitter and Sweet. Nature: Slightly Warm. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Meridian Tropism: Liver and Spleen Meridians.
Actions: Opens the nine orifices, primarily used in gynecology. Harmonizes blood with the ability to eliminate stasis; promotes urination with the effect of resolving gu-toxins (parasitic/accumulative diseases).
Theory: Sweet flavor harmonizes blood, entering the Sea of Blood exclusively, attacking stagnant pathogens. The edema it treats is water transformed from blood, not water retained due to Spleen deficiency and dampness.
Reference: Xunzi said, "Ze Lan and Bai Zhi nourish the nose." This implies their aromatic qi communicates with the Lung system.
Characteristics: Ze Lan moves while tonifying, with balanced flavors and no risk of excessiveness.
[Artemisia Argyi Folium (Aiye)]
Taste: Bitter. Nature: Slightly Warm. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Meridian Tropisc: Lung, Spleen, Liver, and Kidney Meridians. Adjuvants: Vinegar and Cyperi Rhizoma (Xiangfu). Quality: Old/stored herbs are superior.
Actions: Calms fetal qi, warms the uterus. Stops bloody dysentery, regulates intestinal wind. Moxibustion eliminates hundred diseases, treats hematemesis, epistaxis, and metrorrhagia.
Properties: Beneficial for opening orifices, bitter for unblocking.
Caution: Ai Ye is purely Yang, aromatic, and drying; contraindicated in cases of blood dryness generating heat.