辛，苦，温，滑，无毒。入手阳明。助阳利窍，散血生肌，温中散结，定喘安胎。治泄
痢下
重，疗胸痹刺痛。金疮能愈，汤火亦消。
辛，温，有毒。健脾开胃，通窍辟恶，下气消谷，化肉消水。祛寒湿而解暑气，辟瘟疫
而消
止吐衄而除泻痢。
泄泻暴痢，捣敷两足心及脐中。（验方第一。）
噤口痢。同上。（第二。）
小儿痢。同上。（第三。）
肠毒下血，独头蒜煨捣，合黄连末丸服，米汤下。（第四。）
鼻血不止，服药不效，大蒜一，捣膏敷足心，左敷右，右敷左。（第五。）
牙痛虫痛，独头蒜切片，煨热熨痛处，转易之。（第六。）
鼻渊不止，切片敷足心，取效止。（第七。）
头风苦痛，研汁 鼻。（第八。）
产后中风，角弓反张，不语，用三十瓣，水煎灌之。（第九。）
金疮中风，大蒜一升，酒煎取汁，并服渣。（第十。）
妇人阴肿痒，煎汤洗之，效乃止。（十一。）
蜈蝎螫伤，独头蒜摩之即止。（十二。）
脚肚转筋，捣敷足心，令热即安，仍以冷水食一瓣。（十三。）
食蟹中毒，煎汁服之。（十四。）
面光发热如火，此蛇瘕也。服蒜浓汁一碗，吐蛇愈。（十五。）
杵末。
辛，温，无毒。通行经络，利气开痰，散肿止痛，温中和胃，发汗散寒。治喘嗽而疗胸
满，
止反胃而除香港脚，涂麻痹而敷毒肿，散损瘀而暖腰痛。芥菜子治同。
反胃上气，白芥子末，每酒下二钱。（验方第一。）
热痰烦晕，白芥子、黑芥子、甘遂、大戟、芒硝、朱砂丸豆大，每二十丸，姜水下。名
白芥丸。（第二。）
冷痰痞满，黑芥子、白芥子、大戟、甘遂、胡椒、肉桂丸豆大，每十丸，姜水下。黑芥
丸。（第三。）
小儿乳痞，白芥子为末，水合摊膏贴之。（第四。）
防痘入目，白芥子末，醋合敷足心。（第五。）
肿毒初起，为末醋合敷之。（第六。）
身体麻木，芥菜子末，醋合敷之。（第七。）
喉痹肿痛，黑芥子末，水合敷喉下。（第八。）
耳猝聋，黑芥子末。以乳汁合，绵包塞之。（第九。）
眉毛不生，黑芥子、生半夏为末，生姜自然汁合敷数次。（第十。）
霍乱吐泻，黑芥子为末，水合敷脐。（十一。）
反胃吐食，黑芥子末，酒下。（十二。）
上气呕吐，芥子末，蜜丸豆大，井水寅时下七丸，申时再下。（十三。）
脐上绞痛。同上。（十四。）
腰脊胀痛，黑芥子末，酒合贴之。（十五。）
走注风痛，黑芥子末，鸡子白敷之。（十六。）
一切痈肿，猪胆汁合黑芥子末敷之。（十七。）
痈肿热毒，黑芥子同柏叶捣敷。（十八。）
热毒瘰 ，黑芥子末醋合敷之，消即愈。（十九。）
妇人经闭腹痛，寒热，黑芥二两，每酒下二钱。（二十。）
阴症伤寒，腹痛厥逆，黑芥末水合敷脐上。（二十一。）
[Garlic]
Pungent, bitter, warm, slippery, non-toxic. Enters the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian. Assists Yang and unblocks orifices, disperses blood stasis and generates flesh, warms the Middle Jiao and dissipates nodules, calms asthma and stabilizes the fetus. Treats diarrhea and dysentery with tenesmus; cures chest bi (Chest Bi) with stabbing pain. Heals metal wounds (Jin Chuang) and resolves scalds and burns.
[Allium tuberosum / Chinese Chive Seed - Note: Text says "Xie Bai" but describes properties often associated with garlic in some contexts or specific varieties, however, standard Xie Bai is Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus. The text lists it under "Xie Bai 222 / Garlic 223". The first paragraph describes Garlic properties (pungent, bitter, warm, toxic? No, Garlic is non-toxic usually, but here it says "Non-toxic" for the first block? Wait, let's re-read carefully.
Block 1: "Xin, Ku, Wen, Hua, Wu Du." -> Pungent, Bitter, Warm, Slippery, Non-toxic. This matches **Garlic** (Da Suan) in many texts, though Da Suan is often just Pungent/Warm. However, the second block explicitly says "Xin, Wen, You Du" (Pungent, Warm, Toxic) which is often attributed to **Xie Bai** (Chinese Chive) in some classical texts like Ben Cao Gang Mu, or sometimes Garlic is considered slightly toxic in large amounts. Let's look at the symptoms.
Block 1 symptoms: "Zhi Xie Li Xia Zhong... Jin Chuang... Tang Huo". These are classic Garlic indications.
Block 2 symptoms: "Jian Pi Kai Wei... Tong Qiao Bi E... Xia Qi Xiao Gu... Qu Han Shi...". And then specific recipes for "Du Tou Suan" (Single-head garlic). So Block 1 is likely a general intro or refers to Garlic, but the header says "Xie Bai 222 / Garlic 223". Actually, looking at the structure:
Header: "Xie Bai 222 / Garlic 223 / White Mustard Seed 224".
Text starts: "Xin, Ku, Wen, Hua, Wu Du...". Then later "Xin, Wen, You Du...". Then "Chu Mo. Xin, Wen, Wu Du...".
The third section clearly starts with "Chu Mo" (Pounded into powder) and describes White Mustard Seed (Bai Jie Zi).
So, Section 1 and 2 are about Garlic and/or Xie Bai.
Standard TCM:
Garlic (Da Suan): Pungent, Warm. Toxin? Usually non-toxic.
Xie Bai (Allii Tuberosi Bulbus): Pungent, Sweet, Warm.
However, the text explicitly mentions "Du Tou Suan" (Single-head garlic) in the recipes of the second block. And the first block mentions "Jin Chuang" and "Tang Huo", which are strong Garlic indications.
Let's look at the toxicity claim. "You Du" (Toxic) is often ascribed to Xie Bai in older texts or Garlic in excess.
Given the recipes in Block 2 use "Suan" (Garlic), and Block 1 has no specific herb name but follows the header order, it is highly probable that Block 1 is **Garlic** (Da Suan) and Block 2 is also **Garlic** (continuing with more recipes), OR Block 1 is Xie Bai and Block 2 is Garlic?
Actually, many editions of *Bencao Yidu* list:
222 Xie Bai.
223 Garlic.
224 White Mustard Seed.
The text provided combines them.
Let's analyze the properties again.
Block 1: Pungent, Bitter, Warm, Slippery, Non-toxic.
Block 2: Pungent, Warm, Toxic.
Block 3: Pungent, Warm, Non-toxic. (White Mustard Seed).
In *Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing*, Garlic is listed as Pungent, Warm, Non-toxic.
Xie Bai is Pungent, Warm.
Some texts say Garlic is "Toxic" if eaten raw/long term? Or maybe the "Toxic" label belongs to Xie Bai?
However, the recipes in Block 2 explicitly say "Du Tou Suan" (Single-head garlic). So Block 2 is definitely Garlic.
Does Block 1 belong to Xie Bai? Xie Bai treats "Xiong Bi" (Chest Bi). Block 1 says "Liao Xiong Bi Ci Tong". This fits Xie Bai perfectly. Xie Bai is the primary herb for Chest Bi.
But Block 1 also says "Jin Chuang neng yu, Tang huo yi xiao" (Heals metal wounds, extinguishes fire/scalds). This is a classic Garlic property.
Is it possible the text attributes these to both or conflates them?
Let's look at the source *Bencao Yidu*.
In *Bencao Yidu*, under Garlic (Da Suan): "Xin, Wen, Wu Du...".
Under Xie Bai: "Xin, Ku, Wen...".
Wait, the prompt text has:
First paragraph: "Xin, Ku, Wen, Hua, Wu Du... Liao Xiong Bi... Jin Chuang... Tang Huo..."
Second paragraph: "Xin, Wen, You Du... Jian Pi... Du Tou Suan..."
Third paragraph: "Chu Mo. Xin, Wen, Wu Du... Bai Jie Zi..."
It seems the first paragraph might be describing **Xie Bai** (due to "Ku" and "Xiong Bi") but attributing Garlic's external uses ("Jin Chuang", "Tang Huo") to it? Or perhaps the first paragraph IS Garlic, and the "Ku" (Bitter) is an error in my standard knowledge or specific to this text?
Actually, *Ben Cao Gang Mu* cites *Ben Cao Jing* saying Garlic is Pungent, Warm, Non-toxic.
*Xie Bai* is Pungent, Sweet, Warm.
However, *Zhong Yao Xue* textbooks often describe **Garlic** as Pungent, Warm.
Let's look at the "Toxic" claim. *Ben Cao Jing* says Xie Bai is "Wu Du".
Maybe the "You Du" (Toxic) in Block 2 refers to **Xie Bai**? But the recipes say "Suan".
Let's assume the text follows the header order strictly.
Header: Xie Bai / Garlic / White Mustard Seed.
If Block 1 is Xie Bai: It mentions "Jin Chuang" and "Tang Huo". This is unusual for Xie Bai.
If Block 1 is Garlic: It mentions "Ku" (Bitter) and "Hua" (Slippery). Garlic is not typically described as Slippery.
However, *Bencao Yidu* by Wang Ren'an often compiles previous texts.
Let's look at the second block again. "Xin, Wen, You Du." Recipes use "Suan".
Let's look at the third block. "Chu Mo. Xin, Wen, Wu Du." This is clearly White Mustard Seed (Bai Jie Zi).
There is a possibility that the first two blocks are BOTH Garlic, or the first is Xie Bai and the second is Garlic, but the text formatting in the prompt merges them.
Actually, looking at the content:
Block 1: "Liao Xiong Bi" (Treats Chest Bi). This is the KEY indication for **Xie Bai**.
Block 1: "Jin Chuang... Tang Huo". This is a KEY indication for **Garlic**.
This suggests the first paragraph might be a composite or I need to translate what is written.
However, the second block explicitly names "Suan" (Garlic) in the recipes.
The third block explicitly names "Bai Jie Zi" (White Mustard Seed).
Let's check the author Wang Ren'an's *Bencao Yidu*.
In this book, the entry for **Garlic** (Da Suan) often includes: "Xin, Wen, Wu Du...".
The entry for **Xie Bai** (Allii Tuberosi Bulbus) often includes: "Xin, Ku, Wen...".
And Xie Bai is known for Chest Bi.
But does Xie Bai treat Scalds? Some sources say yes, externally.
Does Garlic have "Ku" (Bitter)? Some sources say yes.
Does Garlic have "Hua" (Slippery)? Not typically.
Does Xie Bai have "Hua"? Not typically.
Let's look at the "Toxic" part.
Block 2 says "You Du" (Toxic).
Block 1 says "Wu Du" (Non-toxic).
Block 3 says "Wu Du" (Non-toxic).
If we follow the headers:
222 Xie Bai.
223 Garlic.
224 White Mustard Seed.
It is most likely that:
Paragraph 1 = Xie Bai. (Properties: Pungent, Bitter, Warm, Slippery, Non-toxic. Actions: Assist Yang, unblock orifices, disperse blood, generate flesh, warm middle, disperse nodules, calm asthma, stabilize fetus. Indications: Diarrhea/Dysentery with tenesmus, Chest Bi stabbing pain. External: Metal wounds, Scalds.)
Paragraph 2 = Garlic. (Properties: Pungent, Warm, Toxic. Actions: Strengthen spleen, open appetite, unblock orifices, repel evil, descend qi, digest food/meat/water. Dispels cold-damp, resolves summerheat, repels plague, stops vomiting/epistaxis/dysentery. Formulas use "Suan".)
Paragraph 3 = White Mustard Seed. (Properties: Pungent, Warm, Non-toxic. Actions: Unblock meridians, move qi, resolve phlegm, reduce swelling, stop pain, warm middle, harmonize stomach, induce sweating, dispel cold. Indications: Asthma/Cough, Chest fullness, Regurgitation, Beriberi, Numbness, Toxic swelling, Blood stasis, Waist/Lower back pain. Also notes "Jie Cai Zi" (Mustard Green Seed) has same effect.)
This mapping makes sense because:
1. Xie Bai is famous for Chest Bi (Paragraph 1).
2. Garlic is famous for digestion, detoxification, and external use for wounds/scalds/plagues (Paragraph 2). The "Toxic" label might refer to its strong nature or irritation, or a specific textual tradition Wang Ren'an followed.
3. White Mustard Seed is famous for Phlegm-nodules and external application for numbness/swelling (Paragraph 3).
I will proceed with this translation logic.
[Garlic Translation Check]:
Wait, if Paragraph 1 is Xie Bai, why does it mention "Jin Chuang" and "Tang Huo"?
*Ben Cao Jing Hui Bian* notes that Xie Bai can be used externally for sores.
Also, the prompt text puts "Xie Bai 222" first.
So Paragraph 1 is Xie Bai.
Paragraph 2 is Garlic.
Paragraph 3 is White Mustard Seed.
One discrepancy: Paragraph 2 says "You Du" (Toxic). Garlic is generally considered non-toxic in modern TCM, but historically could be labeled toxic due to irritation.
Paragraph 1 says "Wu Du" (Non-toxic). Xie Bai is generally non-toxic.
Okay, I will translate accordingly.
[English Terminology]:
- Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian: Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-Taiyin? No, Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian.
- Chest Bi: Chest Bi Syndrome (Thoracic Obstruction).
- Tenesmus: Tenesmus.
- Metal Wounds: Metal-wound injuries.
- Scalds and Burns: Scalds and burns.
- Single-head garlic: Single-clove garlic.
- Cold Phlegm / Hot Phlegm: Cold-phlegm / Hot-phlegm.
- Beriberi: Beriberi (Hong Kong Foot / Xiang Jiao).
- Goiter / Scrofula: Scrofula (Luo Li).
- Yin Syndrome Cold Damage: Yin-pattern Cold Damage.
Note on "Xie Bai": In English, it is often translated as "Chinese Chive Seed" or "Bulb of Chinese Chive". I will use "Xie Bai (Bulb of Chinese Chive)".
Note on "Da Suan": "Garlic".
Note on "Bai Jie Zi": "White Mustard Seed".