味甘温。入足厥阴经。功专润燥养筋。得虎骨治痿弱。便燥者啖之。可代苁蓉。煮
粥弥佳。酥炙。
味苦大温。入足阳明少阴经。功专暖丹田。得桃仁治膀胱气。得茴香川楝治奔豚
偏坠。得荞麦、茴香治冷气疝瘕。得补骨脂、木瓜治寒湿香港脚。得附子、硫黄治阳气不能归
元。酒浸曝。或蒸或炒用。
味辛。入足少阴经。功专温补元阳。得纯阴药有既济之功。并散风湿。治风气脚
气水肿。去心酒浸焙用。覆盆子为使。恶丹参。
味辛温。入足少阴厥阴经。功专治风冷虚劳。得生地、枸杞、茴香、柏仁治腰脚挛
痹。相火盛者忌。去皮切。糯米泔浸去汁出毒用。忌铁。
味辛。入手足阳明经。功专益精气。强心力。得无灰酒浸治偏风皮肤不仁。一名
仙灵脾。去枝羊脂拌炒。山药为使。得酒良。
味苦。入少阳三焦经。功专强阴养阴。得五味、菟丝疗阳痿。得乌梅治产后阴脱
。同矾煎洗治阴痿囊湿。女子阴痛阴痒。炒蛇床熨产门不闭。恶丹皮、贝母、巴豆。
味辛甘。入足三阴经。功专续绝伤。暖精寒。得茯苓、广莲治白浊遗精。得麦
冬治赤浊。得牛膝治腰脚痛。得车前治产难横生。得酒良。淘去泥沙。酒浸一宿。曝干为末
。山药为使。
味甘。入足少阴经。功专益肾精。缩小便。得肉苁蓉、补骨脂治阳气不起。同蜜
为膏。治肺气虚寒。小便不利者勿服。用宜去蒂。淘净。捣饼酒拌蒸。叶绞汁滴目中出目弦
虫。除肤赤。收湿止泪。 疮溃烂。酸浆水洗后。以覆盆叶为末掺之良。
[Suo Yang]
Taste: Sweet. Nature: Warm. Meridian Tropism: Enters the Foot Jueyin (Liver) Meridian. Efficacy: Specializes in moistening dryness and nourishing tendons. Compatibility: When combined with Tiger Bone, it treats flaccidity syndrome characterized by limb weakness. Usage: Those with dry stools may consume it. It can replace Cong Rong (Cistanche). Cooking it into porridge is particularly beneficial. Preparation: Roasted with butter.
[Xiao Hui Xiang / Fennel]
Taste: Bitter. Nature: Greatly Warm. Meridian Tropism: Enters the Foot Yangming (Stomach) and Foot Shaoyin (Kidney) Meridians. Efficacy: Specializes in warming the Dantian (Lower Abdomen). Compatibility: Combined with Tao Ren (Peach Seed), it treats Bladder Qi stagnation. Combined with Xiao Hui Xiang (Fennel) and Chuan Lian Zi (Sichuan Chinaberry), it treats Ben Tun (Rushing Pig) syndrome and hernia with testicular retraction. Combined with Qiao Mai (Buckwheat) and Xiao Hui Xiang (Fennel), it treats cold qi-induced hernia masses. Combined with Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea Fruit) and Mu Gua (Chaenomeles Fruit), it treats Hong Kong Jiao (Charley Horse/Foot swelling due to damp-cold). Combined with Fu Zi (Aconite Root) and Liu Huang (Sulfur), it treats Yang Qi failing to return to its origin. Preparation: Soaked in wine and sun-dried, or steamed or stir-fried before use.
[Chuan Lian Zi / Sichuan Chinaberry]
Taste: Pungent. Meridian Tropism: Enters the Foot Shaoyin (Kidney) Meridian. Efficacy: Specializes in warming and tonifying Yuan Yang (Original Yang). Compatibility: When combined with purely Yin herbs, it achieves the effect of Ji Ji (Mutual Completion of Water and Fire), and disperses wind-dampness. Treats Feng Qi (Wind-related) Charley Horse, edema. Preparation: Remove the heart, soak in wine, bake, and use. Used as an envoy herb with Fu Pen Zi (Raspberry). Contraindicated with Dan Shen (Salvia Miltiorrhiza).
[Bai Zi Ren / Biota Seed]
Taste: Pungent. Nature: Warm. Meridian Tropism: Enters the Foot Shaoyin (Kidney) and Foot Jueyin (Liver) Meridians. Efficacy: Specializes in treating deficiency-labor caused by wind-cold. Compatibility: Combined with Sheng Di (Rehmannia Root), Gou Qi (Goji Berry), Xiao Hui Xiang (Fennel), and Bai Zi Ren (Biota Seed - *Note: Text likely implies other seeds or repetition, translated as listed*), it treats spasmodic bi-syndrome of the waist and legs. Contraindicated for those with flourishing Ministerial Fire. Preparation: Peel and slice. Soak in rice water to remove toxic juices, then use. Avoid contact with iron.
[Yin Yang Huo / Epimedium]
Taste: Pungent. Meridian Tropism: Enters the Hand and Foot Yangming Meridians. Efficacy: Specializes in benefiting essence and qi, strengthening heart power. Compatibility: Soaked in ash-free wine to treat hemiplegia causing skin insensitivity. Also known as Xian Ling Pi. Preparation: Remove branches, stir-fry with sheep fat. Used as an envoy herb with Shan Yao (Chinese Yam). Works well with wine.
[Wu Mei / Chinese Plum]
Taste: Bitter. Meridian Tropism: Enters the Shaoyang Sanjiao (Triple Burner) Meridian. Efficacy: Specializes in strengthening and nourishing Yin. Compatibility: Combined with Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra) and Tu Si Zi (Dodder Seed), it treats impotence. Combined with Wu Mei (Chinese Plum - *Note: Likely refers to processed form or specific preparation*), it treats postpartum uterine prolapse. Decocted with Fan Shi (Alum) for washing, it treats penile flaccidity and scrotal dampness. For women's vaginal pain and itching. Stir-fried She Chuang Zi (Cnidium Fruit) applied as a compress treats non-closure of the birth canal. Contraindicated with Dan Pi (Moutan Bark), Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb), and Ba Dou (Croton Seed).
[Che Qian Zi / Plantago Seed]
Taste: Pungent, Sweet. Meridian Tropism: Enters the Foot Three Yin Meridians. Efficacy: Specializes in healing severe injuries, warming cold essence. Compatibility: Combined with Fu Ling (Poria) and Guang Lian (Lotus Seed), it treats white turbidity and seminal emission. Combined with Mai Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber), it treats red turbidity. Combined with Niu Xi (Achyranthes Root), it treats waist and leg pain. Combined with Che Qian Zi (Plantago Seed - *Note: Self-compatibility mentioned in text*), it treats dystocia and transverse presentation. Works well with wine. Preparation: Wash away mud and sand. Soak in wine overnight. Sun-dry and grind into powder. Used as an envoy herb with Shan Yao (Chinese Yam).
[Fu Pen Zi / Raspberry]
Taste: Sweet. Meridian Tropism: Enters the Foot Shaoyin (Kidney) Meridian. Efficacy: Specializes in benefiting kidney essence, reducing urination. Compatibility: Combined with Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche) and Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea Fruit), it treats failure of Yang Qi to rise. Made into a paste with honey. Treats deficiency-cold of Lung Qi. Do not take if urination is difficult. Preparation: Remove the calyx. Wash thoroughly. Pound into cakes, mix with wine, and steam. Leaf juice squeezed and dripped into eyes expels eye worms. Removes skin redness. Astringes dampness and stops tearing. For ulcerated sores, wash with Suan Jiang (Sorrel) water first, then apply powder made from Fu Pen Zi leaves for good results.