酒浸蒸用，或盐同炒。恶甘草，忌芸薹及诸血，得胡桃、胡麻良。即补骨脂。
苦，辛，大温，无毒。治诸劳伤，逐诸冷痹。肾寒精流之疾，腰痛膝冷之 。通命门而
暖丹
田，兴阳事而敛精气。禁小便之频数，兼除囊湿；开两耳之聪听，并令目明。
生岭南及波斯，今四川合州亦有之。茎高三四尺，叶小似薄荷。花微黑色。实如麻子，
圆扁而黑，九月采。
肾虚腰痛，酒炙故纸，炒末酒下。（验方第一。）
妊娠腰痛，酒下末，先嚼胡桃肉。（第二。）
精气不固，同青盐末服。（第三。）
小便无度，同茴香丸服。（第四。）
玉茎不倒，精滑，同韭子炒末服。（第五。）
水泻久痢，同蜜炙，米壳丸服。（第六。）
牙痛日久，肾虚也。稍佐青盐末敷之。（第七。）
风虫牙痛，连头脑，佐乳香末敷之。（第八。）
打坠腰痛，同茴香、肉桂末服。（第九。）
故纸丸 故纸（四两） 菟丝子（四两） 胡桃肉（一两） 乳香 没药（各钱）
沉香（一钱）蜜丸服。治
因纵欲所致下元虚败，手脚沉重，夜多盗汗。（诸方第一。）
养血还精丸 故纸（二两） 茯苓（一两） 没药（五钱）
酒丸服。定心补肾，养血固精。（第二。）
辛，苦，无毒。下气破血，攻积消症，平痈退肿，祛邪辟恶。通月经之凝滞，逐产后之
败血
损之血瘀。
江、广、蜀川多有之。根叶却似郁金，其花春生于根，与苗并出，次方生叶，根盘曲黄
色，
类生姜。扁如干姜形者，为片子姜黄。圆如蝉腹形者，为蝉肚郁金。并可染色。与郁金、莪
术三物，形状功用颇相同也。
产后血痛有块，同桂心末酒下。（验方第一。）
癣疮初起，为末掺之。（第二。）
心痛难忍
Soaked in wine and steamed for use, or stir-fried with salt. It is incompatible with Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草), and one should avoid consuming Brassica rapa var. oleifera (Yuntai, 芸薹) and various blood products; it works well when combined with Juglans regia (Hetao, 胡桃) and Sesamum indicum (Huma, 胡麻). This herb is also known as Psoraleae Fructus (Boguzhi, 补骨脂).
Bitter, pungent, greatly warm, non-toxic. Treats various consumptive injuries and internal damage, expels various cold-bi syndromes. For diseases of kidney cold causing seminal emission, and symptoms of lower back pain and cold knees. It unblocks the Mingmen (Gate of Life) and warms the Dantian (Elixir Field), promotes sexual function, and consolidates essence and qi. It reduces urinary frequency and simultaneously treats dampness in the scrotum; it improves hearing in both ears and clarifies vision.
Native to Lingnan and Persia, now also produced in Hezhou, Sichuan. The stem is three to four chi high, leaves are small resembling Mentha haplocalyx (Bohe, 薄荷). Flowers are slightly black. Fruits resemble hemp seeds, round, flat, and black, harvested in September.
For lower back pain due to kidney deficiency, use Jiuhuang Pugu Zhi (Wine-processed Psoraleae Fructus), stir-fried into powder and taken with wine. (Verified Formula No. 1.)
For lower back pain during pregnancy, take the powder with wine, after first chewing Juglans regia meat. (No. 2.)
For insecure essence and qi, take together with Qingyan (Green Salt) powder. (No. 3.)
For excessive urination, take together with Huixiang Wan (Fennel Pill). (No. 4.)
For priapism and seminal emission/slippage, take together with stir-fried powder of Allii Tuberosi Semen (Jiucai Zi, 韭菜子). (No. 5.)
For watery diarrhea and chronic dysentery, take honey-processed herb mixed with Pericarpium Papaveris (Miqie, 米壳) as pills. (No. 6.)
For long-standing toothache due to kidney deficiency, apply a small amount of Qingyan powder externally. (No. 7.)
For wind-worm toothache radiating to the head, apply Xiangru (Frankincense) powder externally as an adjunct. (No. 8.)
For lower back pain due to falls or trauma, take together with powder of Foeniculum vulgare (Huixiang, 茴香) and Cinnamomi Cortex (Rougui, 肉桂). (No. 9.)
Pugu Zhi Wan (Psoraleae Pill): Psoraleae Fructus (Si Liang / 4 liang), Dodonaeae Semen (Tusizi, 菟丝子, Si Liang), Juglans regia (Hetao Rou, 胡桃肉, Yi Liang), Boswellia carterii Resina (Ruxiang, 乳香), Myrrha (Moyao, 没药, each Yi Qian / 1 qian), Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum (Chenxiang, 沉香, Yi Qian). Made into honeyed pills. Treats deficiency and collapse of the lower origin caused by excessive sexual indulgence, heavy limbs, and night sweats. (First among Various Formulas.)
Yangxue Huanjing Wan (Nourishing Blood and Returning Essence Pill): Psoraleae Fructus (Er Liang), Poria (Fuling, 茯苓, Yi Liang), Myrrha (Wu Qian / 5 qian). Made into wine pills. Calms the heart, tonifies the kidney, nourishes blood, and secures essence. (No. 2.)
Pungent, bitter, non-toxic. Descends qi, breaks blood stasis, attacks accumulations, resolves masses, calms carbuncles, reduces swelling, dispels evil pathogens, and wards off miasma. Unblocks menstrual stagnation, expels postpartum retained blood and damaged blood stasis.
Abundant in Jiang, Guang, and Shuchuan regions. Roots and leaves resemble Curcuma aromatica (Yujin, 郁金). Flowers emerge from the root in spring along with the shoots, followed by leaf growth. The root system is coiled and yellowish, resembling Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Shengjiang, 生姜). Those flat like Zingiberis Rhizoma Siccum (Ganjiang, 干姜) are called Pianzi Jianghuang (Slice-shaped Turmeric); those round like cicada abdomens are called Chandu Yujin (Cicada-belly Curcuma). Both can be used for dyeing. In shape and function, these three herbs—Curcuma aromatica, Curcuma phaeocaulis (Ezhu, 莪术), and this herb—are quite similar.
For postpartum abdominal pain with masses, take with powder of Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guixin, 桂心) and wine. (Verified Formula No. 1.)
For early-stage tinea corporis/cruris, grind into powder and sprinkle on the affected area. (No. 2.)
Unbearable heart pain