味辛甘咸冷。入足阳明经。功专去胃中实热。荡肠中宿垢。得大黄止泻痢。无实
热而胃虚者禁用。忌苦参。
味咸苦辛热有毒。入手足太阴足阳明经。功专消食破瘀。治噎膈症瘕。去目翳 肉
。若鼻中息肉点之即落。悬痈卒肿。 砂五钱。绵裹含之。咽津即安。但能烂五金而化心为
血。不可轻用。出西域火焰山者佳。
味甘咸凉。色白质轻。入手足太阳阳明经。功专除上焦胸膈痰热。治喉痹口齿诸
病。能柔五金。去垢腻。治噎膈积块结核 肉目翳骨哽。制汞哑铜。证非有余不可轻用。
味酸。入足太阴少阴厥阴经。功专驱寒燥湿。补火壮阳。得半夏治久年哮喘。得艾
治阴毒伤寒。乌 五味合硫黄敷妇人阴脱。能化五金而干汞。畏细辛醋血。番舶者良。
味酸寒。入手足太阴阳明经。功专吐痰解毒。得黄蜡解一切肿毒。暑天痧症。昏迷
瞀乱。急含少许或冲服立愈。得川郁金治痴疾。多食损心肺伤骨。甘草为使。畏麻黄。恶牡
蛎。
味酸凉。入手太阴阳明经。功专燥湿化痰。解毒杀虫。利小便。消食积。醋调咽汁
散喉痹。苍术二斤米泔浸。黄酒面曲四两。炒绛矾一斤。醋拌。晒干入瓶。火 为末。醋和
丸酒下。治木克土。心腹中满。或黄肿如土色。名伐木丸。 赤名绛矾。未 者亦名皂矾。
不可轻服。
[Yuanming Powder] Tastes pungent, sweet, and salty; is cold in nature. Enters the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. Its function is specifically to clear excess heat in the stomach and sweep away accumulated fecal matter in the intestines. When combined with Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), it treats dysentery; it is contraindicated for those with deficiency of the stomach without excess heat. Avoid using with Kushen (Coptidis Rhizoma).
[Lüfan] Tastes salty, bitter, and pungent; is hot in nature and toxic. Enters the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian, Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian, Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian, and Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. Its function is specifically to digest food and break blood stasis. It treats Yige (dysphagia) and Zhengjia (abdominal masses). It removes eye nebulae and polyps. If there are polyps in the nose, applying the medicine causes them to fall off immediately. For sudden swelling of the soft palate (Xuan Yong), take five qian of sand, wrap it in cotton, hold it in the mouth, and swallowing the saliva brings relief. However, it can corrode metals and transform the heart into blood; it should not be used lightly. The best quality comes from the Flaming Mountains in the Western Regions.
[Mangxiao] Tastes sweet and salty; is cool in nature. White in color and light in texture. Enters the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian, Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian, Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, and Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. Its function is specifically to remove phlegm-heat from the upper jiao chest and diaphragm. It treats Hou Bi (sore throat and difficulty swallowing) and various diseases of the mouth and teeth. It can soften metals and remove grease and dirt. It treats Yige, accumulations, tubercles, flesh growths, eye nebulae, and bone obstructions. It controls mercury and copper alloys. It should not be used lightly unless the syndrome is one of excess.
[Liuhuang] Tastes sour. Enters the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian, Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, and Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian. Its function is specifically to dispel cold and dry dampness, tonify fire and strengthen yang. Combined with Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), it treats chronic asthma for many years. Combined with Aiyi (Artemisiae Argyi Folium), it treats Yin Du Shanghan (Yin-toxin Cold Damage). Wu Mei (Mume Fructus), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus) combined with Liuhuang applied externally treat prolapse of the female vulva. It can transform metals and dry mercury. It is incompatible with Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), vinegar, and blood. Those transported by foreign ships are superior.
[Pishi] Tastes sour and cold. Enters the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian, Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian, Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, and Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. Its function is specifically to induce vomiting of phlegm and detoxify. Combined with Huangla (Beeswax), it resolves all kinds of swelling and toxins. In summer, for Sha Syndrome (sand disease) presenting with coma and confusion, holding a small amount in the mouth or taking it mixed with water cures it immediately. Combined with Chuan Yujin (Curcumae Longae Rhizoma), it treats insanity. Excessive consumption damages the heart, lungs, and bones. Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) acts as an envoy. It is incompatible with Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba). It is adverse to Muli (Ostreae Concha).
[Zaofan] Tastes sour and cool. Enters the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian and Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian. Its function is specifically to dry dampness and resolve phlegm, detoxify and kill parasites, promote urination, and digest food accumulation. Mixed with vinegar and swallowed as juice disperses Hou Bi. Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) two jin is soaked in rice wash water, Huangjiu (Yellow Wine) and Mianqu (Wheat Leaven) four liang are added, Jiangfan (Ferrum Sulfas) one jin is stir-fried, mixed with vinegar, dried, put into a bottle, calcined into powder, mixed with vinegar to make pills, and taken with wine. It treats Wood overcoming Earth (Liver overacting on Spleen), fullness in the heart and abdomen, or yellowish swelling resembling earth color, named Fumu Wan (Wood-Chopping Pill). Red ones are called Jiangfan; uncalcined ones are also called Zaofan. It should not be taken lightly.