甘，温，无毒，性芳香。开脾气之郁结，洗香港脚之浮肿。止心腹卒中之痛病，除皮肤黑
黯之 。最治风疳，兼疗
齿。
生川西松州。广志云∶甘松出姑臧、凉州诸山，细叶，引蔓丛生。今黔、蜀及辽州亦有
之。
八月采之，作汤浴令人身香。
肾虚牙痛，同硫黄末泡汤漱之。（验方第一。）
风疳虫牙蚀肉至尽，同轻粉，倍芦荟，猪肾一对，炙末煎漱。（第二。）
辛，温，无毒。暖中焦而辟恶，止霍乱而除寒，治心腹之冷痛，止风虫之牙痛。
生广中，人家栽之。根叶皆如生姜。
一切牙痛，面包煨熟，入元香少许，为末，随左右 鼻，口含温水漱去，神效。（验方
第一。）
面上雀斑，同鹰屎、密陀僧、蓖麻子研匀乳合，夜敷旦洗。（第二。）
心腹冷痛，同丁香、当归、甘草醋丸服。常患疼痛则发冷。（第三。）
炒用。子名红豆蔻。
辛，苦，大温，无毒，性浮。入足太阴、阳明经。消食醒酒，下气健脾。解心腹之冷痛，
降
胃脘之呕恶。治霍乱而疗泻痢，兼治转筋，破冷癖而除瘴疟，并宽噎膈。
出高良郡。春月采。今岭南、黔、蜀皆有之。茎叶如姜苗而大，高一二尺，红紫花。
炒用。
辛，温，无毒。主治略同。
忽然恶心，含咽之。（验方第一。）
霍乱腹痛，煎汁煮大米食之。（第二。）
霍乱呕甚，水煎枣引。（第三。）
头痛，生研吹鼻。（第四。）
心腹痛冷，同甘草水煎服。（第五。）
Gan Song Xiang (Nardostachys Rhizome): Sweet, warm, non-toxic, with an aromatic nature. It opens up the stagnation of Spleen Qi, and washes away the edema associated with Hong Kong Foot (podagra or foot swelling). It stops sudden pain in the heart and abdomen, and removes dark spots on the skin. It is most effective for treating Feng Gan (wind-related parasitic skin disease), and also treats dental caries.
It grows in Songzhou, Western Sichuan. The *Guang Zhi* states: Gan Song grows in the mountains of Guzang and Liangzhou; it has fine leaves and vines that grow in clusters. Currently, it is also found in Guizhou, Sichuan, and Liaozhou.
Harvested in August; boiling it for a bath makes the body fragrant.
For toothache due to Kidney deficiency, soak sulfur powder in water and use as a mouthwash. (Verified Formula 1.)
For Feng Gan causing teeth to be eaten by worms until nothing remains, mix with Calomel (Mercurous Chloride), double the amount of Aloe Vera, and one pair of pig kidneys. Roast, grind into powder, decoct, and use as a mouthwash. (Formula 2.)
Hong Dou Kou (Red Cardamom Seed): Pungent, warm, non-toxic. Warms the Middle Jiao and dispels foulness, stops Cholera (Huoluan) and eliminates cold, treats cold pain in the heart and abdomen, and stops toothache caused by wind and parasites.
It grows in Guangdong, where households cultivate it. The roots and leaves resemble ginger.
For all types of toothache, wrap in bread and roast until cooked, add a small amount of Yuan Xiang, grind into powder, blow into the nostril on the affected side, and rinse the mouth with warm water. This is miraculously effective. (Verified Formula 1.)
For freckles on the face, mix with Eagle Droppings, Litharge (Lead Monoxide), and Castor Bean seeds, grind evenly, place in a milk container, apply at night, and wash off in the morning. (Formula 2.)
For cold pain in the heart and abdomen, combine with Clove, Angelica Sinensis, and Licorice Root, make pills with vinegar. Those who frequently suffer from pain tend to feel cold. (Formula 3.)
Use after stir-frying. The seed is named Hong Dou Kou.
Pungent, bitter, very warm, non-toxic, with a floating nature. Enters the Foot Taiyin (Spleen) and Foot Yangming (Stomach) meridians. Promotes digestion, awakens from intoxication, directs Qi downward, and strengthens the Spleen. Relieves cold pain in the heart and abdomen, descends rebellious Qi to stop nausea and vomiting. Treats Cholera and dysentery, also treats muscle cramps (Zhuanjin), breaks up cold accumulations (Lengpi), eliminates malarial fevers (Zhang Nue), and relieves chest and diaphragm fullness.
Originates from Gaoliang Commandery. Harvested in spring. Currently found in Lingnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan. The stems and leaves are like ginger shoots but larger, one to two chi high, with red-purple flowers.
Use after stir-frying.
Pungent, warm, non-toxic. Main indications are roughly the same.
For sudden nausea, hold in the mouth and swallow. (Verified Formula 1.)
For Cholera with abdominal pain, decoct and cook rice to eat. (Formula 2.)
For severe vomiting in Cholera, use jujube decocted in water as a guide. (Formula 3.)
For headache, crush raw seeds and insufflate into the nose. (Formula 4.)
For cold pain in the heart and abdomen, decoct with Licorice Root in water and take orally. (Formula 5.)