味甘、咸,性平,无毒。入肺、肾二经。
流行水腑。滋阴气以除蒸。闯达金宫,化虚痰而止嗽。
类有数种,惟毛白而乌嘴凤头者,为虚痨良药。白属西金,黑归北水,故葛可久治痨,
有白凤膏也。
即野鸭。味甘,性温。
益气补中、平胃消食。治水肿与热毒,疗疮疖而杀虫。
味酸,性温,无毒。入肾经。
益气力,补髓精。干道衰微,阳事难兴;坤元素弱,宫冷不孕。挽饥年之浮肿,返老者
之颓
雀属阳而性淫,故强壮阳事。下元有真阳谓之少火,火衰则阴痿精寒,火足则精旺阳强,雀
卵之于人,火矣哉。
阴虚火盛者勿食。不可同李食,服术人亦忌之。
味甘,性平。入肺、脾、胃、肾四经。
养阴润燥,益气补中。虚损痨瘵,咳嗽痰红。久病伤脾,憔悴不荣,补而不燥,润而
不滞,入肾滋水,入肺壮气。
入胃加餐,无往不利。
虚人老人,常食均有效益。
味甘,性温,无毒。入脾经。
补脾开胃,益气调中。牛乳有润肠之美。牛喉有去噎之功。
牛为稼穑之资,不轻屠杀。自死者食之损人。
味甘、性温,无毒。入脾、肾二经。
反半夏、菖蒲。忌醋。
补中益气,安心止惊。宣通风气,起发毒疮。角堪明目杀虫,肝能清眼主翳。肾可助阳、
血
能医伤。
东垣云∶补可去弱,人参羊肉之类是已。凡形气痿弱,虚羸不足者,宜之。羊血又主产
后血
晕闷绝。生饮一杯即活。中砒、 、钟乳、矾石、丹砂之毒者,生饮可解。
羊食毒草,凡疮家及痼疾者,食之即发,宜忌之。
羊肝∶明目去翳、目患者、冬季常食有益。
羊胆∶能明目。夷坚志。有二百味草花膏,即羊胆与蜜同熬而成,盖取羊食百草,蜂采
百花
而得名也。
White Goose (Bai E): Sweet and salty in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Enters the Lung and Kidney meridians. It swims in the water reservoirs (bladder/water metabolism system). It nourishes Yin Qi to eliminate bone-steaming heat. It reaches the Metal Palace (Lungs), transforms deficiency-phlegm, and stops coughing. There are several varieties; only those with white feathers, black beaks, and crests are excellent medicines for consumptive diseases (Xu Lao). White corresponds to Western Metal, and black returns to Northern Water. Therefore, Ge Kejiu used Bai Feng Gao (White Phoenix Paste) to treat consumption.
Wild Duck (Wu): It is the wild duck. Sweet in flavor, warm in nature. It supplements Qi and tonifies the Middle Jiao, harmonizes the Stomach, and promotes digestion. It treats edema and heat-toxin, heals carbuncles and sores, and kills parasites.
Sparrow Egg (Que Lv): Sour in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Enters the Kidney meridian. It supplements physical strength, fills marrow and essence. If the Qian Dao (Kidney Yang) is declining, sexual function becomes difficult to arouse; if the Kun Yuan (Spleen Earth) is weak, cold uterus leads to infertility. It alleviates edema during famine years and restores vitality to the elderly. Sparrows belong to Yang and have a promiscuous nature, thus strengthening sexual function. The True Yang in the Lower Yuan is called "Shao Huo" (Lesser Fire); when fire declines, impotence and cold sperm occur; when fire is sufficient, sperm is abundant and Yang is strong. Sparrow eggs act like adding fire to humans. Those with Yin deficiency and hyperactive fire should not eat them. Do not consume with plums; those taking Atractylodes (Zhu) should also avoid it.
Mutton (Yang Rou): Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature. Enters the Lung, Spleen, Stomach, and Kidney meridians. It nourishes Yin, moistens dryness, supplements Qi, and tonifies the Middle Jiao. It treats deficiency damage and consumptive disease, coughing with blood-stained sputum. For long-term illness damaging the Spleen, resulting in emaciation and lack of luster, it tonifies without being drying, moistens without causing stagnation. It enters the Kidney to nourish Water and enters the Lung to strengthen Qi. It enters the Stomach to increase appetite and benefits everywhere. It is effective for the deficient and the elderly when consumed regularly.
Cow's Milk (Niu Ru): Sweet in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Enters the Spleen meridian. It tonifies the Spleen, opens the stomach, supplements Qi, and regulates the Middle Jiao. Cow's milk has the beauty of moistening the intestines. Cow throat has the merit of removing dysphagia. Cows are resources for agriculture and should not be slaughtered lightly. Eating a cow that died naturally harms humans.
Sheep Products (Yang Zhi): Sweet and warm in flavor, non-toxic. Enters the Spleen and Kidney meridians. It is incompatible with Pinellia (Ban Xia) and Acorus (Chang Pu). Vinegar is contraindicated. It tonifies the Middle and supplements Qi, calms the mind, and stops palpitations. It disseminates wind-qi and brings out toxic sores. Horns can brighten eyes and kill parasites; Liver can clear eyes and manage leukoma; Kidney can assist Yang; Blood can heal injuries. Dongyuan said: "Tonification can remove weakness, such as Ginseng and Mutton." Those with weak form and Qi, or emaciated deficiency, should use it. Sheep blood also treats postpartum blood syncope and coma. Drinking one cup raw saves life. It can detoxify arsenic, [missing character], Arsenolite (Zhong Ru), Alum, and Cinnabar by drinking raw. Since sheep eat toxic herbs, those with sores or chronic diseases should avoid eating it. Sheep Liver: Brightens eyes and removes leukoma; beneficial for eye patients if eaten regularly in winter. Sheep Gallbladder: Can brighten eyes. *Yi Jian Zhi* records "Two-Hundred Herb and Flower Ointment," made by boiling sheep gallbladder with honey, named because sheep eat hundred herbs and bees gather hundred flowers.