即枳实之大者。其力稍缓。得枯梗治虚痞。得甘草治妇人体肥难产。
味苦。入足太阴阳明经。功专宽胸导湿。得苍术治湿满。得黄连治滞下。得杏仁能
下气定喘。孕妇及脾胃虚者忌服。姜汁炒用。干姜为使。恶泽泻、硝石。忌豆。
味苦辛。入手足阳明经。功专宣利脏腑壅滞。得枳实治伤寒痞满。得木瓜治香港脚冲
心。得橘皮治金疮恶心。得木香调气。得黄芩、枳壳宽肠。 耳出脓为末吹之。游丹从脐起
者以醋调末涂之。阴毛生虱。煎水洗即效。气虚下陷者勿服。
味辛温。入足阳明太阴经。功专泄肺和脾。下气行水。通大小肠。主治水肿香港脚
。痞胀痰膈。瘴疟霍乱。气虚者忌用。
味苦寒。入足厥阴经。功专杀虫。得牛胆明目通神。得地榆、当归、防风、黄芩、
枳壳治五种肠风泻血。得苦参治内外痔。十月上巳。采槐角纳牛胆中。阴干百日。食后吞一
枚。能白发还黑。肠风血痔尤宜。惟性纯阴。虚寒虚热而非实火及孕妇均忌。去单子及五子
者。铜槌捶碎。牛乳拌蒸。
味苦凉。入手足阳明足厥阴经。功专治肠风肠热。得郁金治小便血。得荆芥穗治大
便血。得山栀治酒毒下血。得条芩治血崩。得牡蛎治赤白带。舌上无故出血。名舌衄。炒槐
花为末掺之效。含蕊而陈者良。微炒用。忌同槐实。槐枝洗疮痔核并阴囊湿痒良。烧灰揩牙
去虫。
This refers to the larger fruits of Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange). Its medicinal force is slightly milder. When combined with Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), it treats empty fullness (Xu Pi); when combined with Gan Cao (Licorice Root), it treats difficult labor in obese women.
Bitter in flavor. Enters the Foot-Taiyin Splein Meridian and Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. Its function is specifically to broaden the chest and guide dampness downward. When combined with Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), it treats fullness caused by dampness; when combined with Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), it treats dysentery (Zhi Xia); when combined with Xing Ren (Prunus Armeniaca Seed), it can descend Qi and calm asthma. Pregnant women and those with Spleen-Stomach deficiency are forbidden to take it. Use after stir-frying with Ginger Juice (Jiang Zhi), with Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) as an assistant herb. It is incompatible with Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma) and Xiao Shi (Natrii Nitras), and should be avoided with beans.
Bitter and acrid in flavor. Enters the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian and Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. Its function is specifically to promote circulation and relieve stagnation in the Zang-Fu organs. When combined with Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange), it treats fullness due to Shang Han (Cold Damage); when combined with Mu Gua (Chaenomelis Fructus), it treats Hong Kong Foot (Gouty Arthritis) rushing to the heart; when combined with Ju Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), it treats nausea from traumatic injuries; when combined with Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix), it regulates Qi; when combined with Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) and Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus), it broadens the intestines. For otorrhea (pus discharge from the ear), grind into powder and insufflate. For You Dan (a type of erysipelas starting from the umbilicus), mix powder with vinegar and apply topically. For lice in the pubic hair, decoct and wash for effectiveness. Those with Qi deficiency and sinking should not take it.
Acrid and warm in flavor. Enters the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian and Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian. Its function is specifically to drain Lung heat and harmonize the Spleen. It descends Qi, promotes water metabolism, and unblocks the large and small intestines. It mainly treats edema, Hong Kong Foot (Gouty Arthritis), fullness, phlegm obstruction, zhang malaria, and cholera. Those with Qi deficiency are forbidden to use it.
Bitter and cold in flavor. Enters the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian. Its function is specifically to kill parasites. When combined with Niu Dan (Bovis Calculus), it brightens the eyes and enhances spirit. When combined with Di Yu (Sanguisorbae Radix), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), and Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus), it treats five types of Chang Feng (wind-heat in the intestines causing bleeding). When combined with Ku Shen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix), it treats internal and external hemorrhoids. On the Shang Si day of the tenth lunar month, collect Huai Jiao (Sophorae Tonkinensis Fructus), place them inside a bovine gallbladder, dry in shade for one hundred days. Swallow one pill after meals; it can turn white hair black. It is especially suitable for Chang Feng and bloody hemorrhoids. However, its nature is purely Yin; it is contraindicated in deficiency-cold, deficiency-heat, non-excess fire conditions, and pregnancy. Remove single seeds and groups of five seeds. Crush with a copper hammer. Steam with Niu Ru (Bovis Lac) before use.
Bitter and cool in flavor. Enters the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian, and Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian. Its function is specifically to treat Chang Feng and intestinal heat. When combined with Yu Jin (Curcumae Longae Radix), it treats hematuria; when combined with Jing Jie Sui (Schizonepetae Spica), it treats hematochezia; when combined with Shan Zhi (Gardeniae Fructus), it treats lower bleeding due to alcohol toxicity; when combined with Tiao Qin (Scutellariae Radix prepared in strips), it treats metrorrhagia; when combined with Mu Li (Ostreae Concha), it treats red and white leukorrhea. Spontaneous bleeding from the tongue is called She Nu (Tongue Hemorrhage). Stir-fry Huai Hua (Sophorae Flos) into powder and sprinkle on the lesion for effectiveness. Those containing stamens and aged are of good quality. Use after light stir-frying. Incompatible with Huai Shi (Sophorae Tonkinensis Fructus mature). Huai Zhi (Sophorae Tonkinensis Ramulus) is good for washing sores, hemorrhoidal nodes, and scrotal damp pruritus. Burn to ash and rub teeth to remove worms.