味咸。入足少阴经。功专清火滋阴。得甘草、桔梗止咽痛。得牡蛎、贝母治瘰 。
元参酒炒一钱。荆芥穗微炒一钱。泡汤频饮。治头晕目眩神效。脾虚泄泻者忌用。蒸焙勿犯
铜器。恶黄 、山茱萸、姜、枣。反藜芦。
味辛甘。入足太阴经。功专除湿益气。得枳实。能涤饮消痞。得条芩能安胎。无湿
者禁用。溃疡亦忌。以能生脓作痛也。和脾糯米泔浸。助脾土炒。或蜜水炒人乳拌以制燥。
千金方齿长退场门。名曰髓溢。单用白术愈。
味苦辛温。入足阳明经。功专补脾燥湿。升阳散郁。得防风发汗。得黄柏胜湿。得
香附快中下二焦之气。得山栀解术性之燥。二术皆防风地榆为使。糯米泔浸焙干。同芝麻炒
以制其燥。
味甘。入手太阴经。功专补中益气。得石膏、干葛。治风温自汗身重。语言难出。
诸不足。可代参、 。然力薄鲜效。去皮节。或蜜水。或酒浸蒸用。畏盐卤。一名玉竹。一
名地节。
味甘。入足太阴阳明经。功专补诸虚。安五脏。得枸杞补精益气。得蔓荆养肝明目
。久服不饥。俗名山姜。九蒸九晒用。
味苦甘。入足少阴经。功专强肝肾。健筋骨。得鹿茸、白蔹治带下。得川乌、萆
治诸风。有黄毛如狗形。故曰金毛狗脊。去毛切。酒拌蒸。萆 焉使。
味甘咸。入足阳明太阴少阴经。功专清胃热。兼益肾精。得生姜治囊湿精清。小便
余沥。同川芎为末搐鼻。治睫毛倒入。去头根酒浸用。恶巴豆。畏僵蚕。
[Shen Dong (Scrophulariae Radix)] Salty in flavor. Enters the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian. Its function is specifically to clear fire and nourish yin. When combined with Gancao (Licorice Root) and Jiegeng (Platycodon Root), it stops throat pain. When combined with Muli (Oyster Shell) and Beimu (Fritillaria Bulb), it treats scrofula (lymph node tuberculosis). Shen Dong, wine-fried, one qian, combined with Jingjie Sui (Schizonepeta Spike), lightly fried, one qian, soaked in water and drunk frequently; this is highly effective for treating dizziness and vertigo. It is contraindicated for those with spleen deficiency and diarrhea. During steaming and baking, avoid contact with copper vessels. It is inimical to Huangqin (Scutellaria Root), Shanzhuyu (Cornus Fruit), Jiang (Ginger), and Zao (Jujube). It is contrary to Lilu (Veratrum Rhizome).
[Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma)] Pungent and sweet in flavor. Enters the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian. Its function is specifically to remove dampness and benefit qi. When combined with Zhishi (Immature Bitter Orange), it can wash away fluid retention and eliminate fullness. When combined with Tiao Qin (Baical Skullcap Root), it calms the fetus. It is contraindicated for those without dampness. It is also contraindicated for ulcers because it promotes pus formation and causes pain. Soak in hepi nuomicang (spleen-harmonizing rice washing water), stir-fry to assist spleen earth, or stir-fry with honey water or mix with human milk to control its dryness. The *Qianjin Fang* records that teeth growing out where old teeth have fallen, named "Muyi" (marrow overflow), can be cured by using Bai Zhu alone.
[Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma)] Bitter and pungent, warm in nature. Enters the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. Its function is specifically to tonify the spleen, dry dampness, raise yang, and scatter depression. When combined with Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia Root), it induces sweating. When combined with Huangbai (Phellodendron Bark), it overcomes dampness. When combined with Xiangfu (Cyperus Rhizome), it regulates qi in the middle and lower jiao. When combined with Shanzhi (Gardenia Fruit), it resolves the dryness of Cang Zhu. Both Cang Zhu and Bai Zhu use Fangfeng and Diyu (Sanguisorba Root) as guiding herbs. Soak in nuomicang (rice washing water), bake until dry, and stir-fry with sesame seeds to control its dryness.
[Yu Zhu (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma)] Sweet in flavor. Enters the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian. Its function is specifically to tonify the center and benefit qi. When combined with Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) and Gange (Pueraria Root), it treats wind-warmth with spontaneous sweating, heavy body, and difficulty speaking. For various deficiencies, it can replace Renshen (Ginseng Root) and Dangshen (Codonopsis Root). However, its power is weak and efficacy is rare. Remove skin and nodes, or soak in honey water or wine and steam before use. It fears salt brine. Also known as Yuzhu, also known as Dijie.
[Shan Jiang (Alpinia Officinarum Rhizoma)] Sweet in flavor. Enters the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian and Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. Its function is specifically to tonify various deficiencies and calm the five zang organs. When combined with Gouqi (Goji Berry), it benefits essence and qi. When combined with Manjingzi (Vitex Fruit), it nourishes the liver and brightens the eyes. Long-term consumption prevents hunger. Commonly known as Shan Jiang. Use after nine steaming and nine sun-drying cycles.
[Gou Ji (Cibotii Rhizoma)] Bitter and sweet in flavor. Enters the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian. Its function is specifically to strengthen the liver and kidneys, and fortify sinews and bones. When combined with Lurong (Deer Antler Glue) and Bailian (Tiger Lily Bulb), it treats leukorrhea. When combined with Chuanwu (Aconite Lateral Root) and Bibo (Dioscorea Hypoglauca Rhizome), it treats various wind disorders. The root has yellow hairs resembling a dog, hence called Jinmao Gouji (Golden-haired Dog Spine). Remove hairs, slice, mix with wine, and steam. Bibo acts as the guiding herb.
[Shi Hu (Dendrobii Caulis)] Sweet and salty in flavor. Enters the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian, Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian, and Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian. Its function is specifically to clear stomach heat and simultaneously benefit kidney essence. When combined with Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger), it treats scrotal dampness, thin semen, and dribbling urine. Mixed with Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Rhizome) into powder and insufflated into the nose, it treats trichiasis (inward-turning eyelashes). Remove head and roots, soak in wine before use. It is inimical to Badou (Croton Seed). It fears Jiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus).