味甘咸温有毒。入手足太阴厥阴经。功专治风湿瘫痪。大风疥癞。类中风属虚者
大忌。头治癜风毒癞。得火良。乌梢蛇。无毒力浅。功同白花蛇。或酥炙用。
味咸。入足少阴经。功专通任脉。得黄柏知母。治阴虚劳热。得侧柏香附治郁结。
得妇人发芎归治交骨不开。下死胎。得鹿胶阴阳并补。肾虚无热者忌。阴囊肿烂异常。先用
苏梗煎汤洗净污垢。以龟板一个 研。加孩儿茶。少加冰片调敷即愈。恶沙参。尿染须治哑
聋。龟胸龟背。以尿摩之瘥。
咸寒属阴。入足厥阴少阴经。功专治 疟 瘕。得青蒿治骨蒸劳热。得桃仁治贲豚
气痛。无肝热者忌服。醋炙治石淋贲豚。童便炙治劳病。肉凉血补阴。以生姜沙糖作羹食。
不用盐酱治疟痢。脾虚者大忌。恶矾石。忌苋菜鸡子。
味咸寒有小毒。入手足太阴厥阴经。功专除热结。通经脉。续筋骨。生捣热酒调服。
治跌打损伤。汁涂漆疮。能败漆。爪堕胎。性寒伤胃动风。
味咸。入足少阴经。功专软坚降逆止汗。得柴胡去胁下硬。得松萝茶消项上结核。
得大黄消股间肿。得地黄涩精。得元参甘草腊茶治瘰 奇效。亦有加贝母者。有寒者忌用。
用生用俱可。贝母为使。恶吴萸细辛麻黄。得蛇床远志牛膝甘草良。肉名蛎黄甚美。
性涩。与牡蛎同功。肉咸冷。入足阳明少阴经。功专止渴解酒。文蛤背有花纹。兼
能除烦渴。利小便。口鼻中蚀疳。惟五倍子亦名文蛤。开方须慎之。
The flavor is sweet and salty, the nature is warm, and it is toxic. It enters the Taiyin and Jueyin meridians of both the hand and foot. Its function is specifically to treat paralysis caused by wind-dampness, leprosy, and scabies-like diseases. It is strictly contraindicated for apoplexy-like conditions belonging to deficiency patterns. The head treats vitiligo and toxic leprosy; it is best when processed with fire. Wushao She (Zaocys) has no toxicity but its efficacy is shallow; its functions are similar to Baihua She (Bungarus multicinctus). Sometimes it is used after being fried with butter.
The flavor is salty. It enters the Shaoyin meridian of the foot. Its function is specifically to unblock the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel). When combined with Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex) and Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), it treats labor heat due to yin deficiency. When combined with Ce Bai Ye (Biota Tops) and Xiang Fu (Cyperi Rhizoma), it treats qi stagnation. When combined with Furen Fa (Human Hair), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), and Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), it treats failure of the pubic symphysis to open (dystocia) and expels a dead fetus. When combined with Lujiao Jiao (Colla Cornus Cervi), it tonifies both yin and yang. It is contraindicated for those with kidney deficiency without heat. If there is abnormal swelling and ulceration of the scrotum, first wash away the dirt with a decoction of Sugen (Perillae Caulis), then grind one Guiban (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum), add Haier Cha (Camelliae Semen Preparatum), a small amount of Bingpian (Borneolum Syntheticum), mix well, and apply externally for cure. It is incompatible with Shashen (Glehniae Radix). Urine-stained beard hair can treat mutism and deafness. For tortoise chest and tortoise back, rubbing with urine leads to recovery.
The flavor is salty, the nature is cold, and it belongs to yin. It enters the Jueyin and Shaoyin meridians of the foot. Its function is specifically to treat malaria and jia masses. When combined with Qinghao (Artemisiae Annuae Herba), it treats bone-steaming labor heat. When combined with Taoren (Persicae Semen), it treats ben tun qi pain. It is contraindicated for those without liver heat. Vinegar-processed it treats stone lin and ben tun. Child's urine-processed it treats labor diseases. The meat cools blood and tonifies yin; it can be eaten as a soup made with fresh ginger and rock sugar. Using no salt or soy sauce treats malaria and dysentery. It is strictly contraindicated for those with spleen deficiency. It is incompatible with Fanshi (Alumen). It is taboo to eat amaranth and eggs.
The flavor is salty, the nature is cold, and it has slight toxicity. It enters the Taiyin and Jueyin meridians of both the hand and foot. Its function is specifically to clear heat accumulation, unblock meridians, and reconnect bones and sinews. Raw material crushed and taken with hot wine treats traumatic injuries. The juice applied to lacquer dermatitis can neutralize lacquer poison. Its claws cause abortion. Its cold nature damages the stomach and stirs wind.
The flavor is salty. It enters the Shaoyin meridian of the foot. Its function is specifically to soften hardness, direct rebellious qi downward, and stop sweating. When combined with Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), it eliminates hardness in the hypochondrium. When combined with Songluo Cha (Usnea Tea), it dissipates tubercles on the neck. When combined with Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), it reduces swelling between the thighs. When combined with Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix), it secures essence. When combined with Yuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), and La Cha (Tea Leaves), it produces miraculous effects in treating lu li (scrofula). Some prescriptions add Beimu (Fritillariae Bulbus). Those with cold patterns should avoid using it. Both raw and calcined forms can be used. Beimu serves as an assistant herb. It is incompatible with Wuyu (Evodiae Fructus), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), and Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba). It works well when combined with Shechuangzi (Cnidii Fructus), Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix), and Gancao. The meat is named Li Huang (Oyster Meat) and is very delicious.
The nature is astringent. Its function is the same as Muli (Ostreae Concha). The meat is salty and cold. It enters the Yangming and Shaoyin meridians of the foot. Its function is specifically to quench thirst and resolve alcohol intoxication. Wen Ge (Meretrix Meretrix Shell) has patterns on its back and additionally clears irritability and thirst, promoting urination. It treats erosion and ulcers in the mouth and nose. Note: Wu Bei Zi (Galla Chinensis) is also named Wen Ge; one must be cautious when prescribing.