味苦。入手太阴经。功专疗金疮痈毒。得黄绢、丹皮能补脬损。并跌打折伤。手足
皴裂。滑肌。紫石英为使。畏杏仁。反乌头。重舌鹅口为末。乳汁调涂足心。
味辛。入手太阴少阴二经。功专消痰止呕。救五绝急病。得醋制。再得茯苓、甘草
。治伏暑引饮。得黄连、栝蒌治结胸。得硫黄治老人虚秘。得牡蛎、猪苓。治无管摄之遗浊
。得沉香末、生姜。治眉棱骨痛神效。柴胡、射干为使。畏生姜、秦皮、龟甲、雄黄。忌羊
肉、海藻、饴糖。恶皂荚。反乌头。
味苦温。入手足太阴经。功专豁痰驱风。得生姜、天麻。治吐泻慢惊。得防风治
跌扑金刃伤风。得琥珀、朱砂治痰迷心窍。堕胎。阴虚燥痰均忌。畏附子、干姜、防风。一
名虎掌。得防风则不麻。火炮则毒性缓。得牛胆则不燥。且胆有益肝胆之功。
味甘。入手太阴经。功专润肺化痰。得桔梗下气。得白芷消便痈。去心。糯米拌炒
黄捣用。以生末涂人面疮神效。浓朴、白薇为使。畏秦艽。反乌头。
味苦。入手太阴经。功专润燥降火。得文蛤治痰嗽。得杏仁、乌梅治肺痿咳血。
二便不通。泻者忌。去油。用枸杞为使。畏牛膝、干膝。恶干姜。反乌头。俗作瓜蒌。
味甘苦。入手太阴经。功专润肺生津。通经。止小水利。热狂时疾。得人参、麦
冬治消渴饮水。脾胃虚寒禁用。即栝蒌根研粉澄出极细者晒干。名玉露霜。
[Baiji (Bletillae Rhizoma)] Bitter in flavor. Enters the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian. Its efficacy is specialized in treating metal wounds and carbuncle toxins. When combined with Huangjuan (yellow silk) and Danpi (Moutan Cortex), it can repair bladder damage. It is also used for contusions and fractures. For roughness and cracking of hands and feet, it moistens the skin. Zi Yingshi (Fluorite) serves as the guiding herb. It is incompatible with Xingren (Prunus armeniaca seed) and counteracts Wutou (Aconitum carmichaelii root). For hypertrophic tongue and thrush, grind into powder, mix with milk, and apply to the soles of the feet.
[Tianhuafen (Trichosanthes Root)] Pungent in flavor. Enters the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian and Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian. Its efficacy is specialized in resolving phlegm and stopping vomiting. It rescues from five types of critical emergencies. Processed with vinegar. Further combined with Fuling (Poria) and Gancao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis root), it treats thirst caused by latent summerheat. Combined with Huanglian (Coptis chinensis rhizome) and Gualou (Trichosanthes fruit), it treats chest binding syndrome. Combined with Liuhuang (Sulfur), it treats constipation due to deficiency in the elderly. Combined with Muli (Ostrea shell) and Zhuling (Polyporus), it treats uncontrolled turbid discharge. Combined with Chenxiang (Aquilaria wood) powder and Shengjiang (Zingiber officinale rhizome), it effectively treats pain in the supraorbital ridge. Chaihu (Bupleurum root) and Shegan (Belamcanda rhizome) serve as assistant herbs. It is incompatible with Shengjiang (Zingiber officinale rhizome), Qinpi (Fraxinus bark), Guijia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum), and Xionghuang (Realgar). Avoid mutton, Zaozao (Seaweed), and Yitang (Maltose). It repels Zaojia (Gleditsia sinensis thorn). It counteracts Wutou (Aconitum carmichaelii root).
[Tiannanxing (Arisaema cum Bile)] Bitter-warm in flavor. Enters the Hand-Taiyin Spleen/Lung and Foot-Taiyin Spleen meridians. Its efficacy is specialized in expelling phlegm and driving out wind. Combined with Shengjiang (Zingiber officinale rhizome) and Tianma (Gastrodia elata rhizome), it treats slow convulsions following vomiting and diarrhea. Combined with Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia divaricata root), it treats wind invasion from contusions or metal blade injuries. Combined with Hupo (Amber) and Zhusha (Cinnabar), it treats phlegm confusing the heart orifice. It causes abortion. Contraindicated in yin deficiency with dry phlegm. It is incompatible with Fuzi (Aconitum carmichaelii lateral root), Ganjiang (Zingiber officinale dried rhizome), and Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia divaricata root). Also known as Huzhang (Tiger Palm). Combined with Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia divaricata root), its numbing effect is eliminated. Fire-roasted, its toxicity is mitigated. Combined with Niudan (Ox gallbladder), it becomes non-drying. Moreover, ox gallbladder has benefits for the liver and gallbladder.
Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix)] Sweet in flavor. Enters the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian. Its efficacy is specialized in moistening the lungs and resolving phlegm. Combined with Jiegeng (Platycodon grandiflorus root), it directs qi downward. Combined with Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) [Note: Text likely implies another herb or context error, but literal translation follows], it resolves perineal abscesses. Remove the heart. Stir-fry with glutinous rice until yellow, then crush for use. Applying raw powder to human facial ulcers is highly effective. Houpo (Magnolia bark) and Baiwei (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma) serve as assistant herbs. It is incompatible with Qinjiao (Gentiana macrophylla root). It counteracts Wutou (Aconitum carmichaelii root).
[Gualou (Trichosanthes Fruit)] Bitter in flavor. Enters the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian. Its efficacy is specialized in moistening dryness and descending fire. Combined with Wen Ge (Clam Shell), it treats cough with phlegm. Combined with Xingren (Prunus armeniaca seed) and Wumei (Mume fruit), it treats lung萎 (flaccidity) with hemoptysis. For obstruction of urination and defecation. Contraindicated in diarrhea. Remove the oil. Use Gouqi (Lycium barbarum fruit) as the guiding herb. It is incompatible with Niuxi (Achyranthes bidentata root) and Gan Xi (unknown, possibly a variant or error). It repels Ganjiang (Zingiber officinale dried rhizome). It counteracts Wutou (Aconitum carmichaelii root). Commonly referred to as Gualou.
[Tianhuafen / Gualou Gen (Trichosanthes Root)] Sweet-bitter in flavor. Enters the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian. Its efficacy is specialized in moistening the lungs, generating fluids, unblocking meridians, stopping excessive urination, and treating heat mania and epidemic fevers. Combined with Renshen (Ginseng root) and Maidong (Ophiopogon japonicus tuber), it treats polydipsia. Contraindicated in spleen and stomach deficiency-cold. This refers to Trichosanthes root ground into powder, clarified to obtain the finest particles, and sun-dried. Named Yulu Shuang (Jade Dew Frost).