产北地者良。南方者力薄。故有南北之分。
主治。泻肺火。清肺热。补中益气。妇人白带。
沙参麦冬汤。沙参麦冬各三钱。玉竹二钱。生草一钱。冬桑叶生扁豆天花粉各一钱半。
水五杯煮取二杯。日再服。治燥伤肺胃阴分。或热或咳。久热久咳者加地骨皮三钱。
吉林参之细根也
固牙补肾方。生熟石膏各五钱。甘松山李青盐参须各三钱。细辛寒水石各二钱。升麻一
钱半。北五味五十粒。荜澄茄四十五粒。研末。每晨擦牙。漱口咽下亦可。
产滇中姚安府
主治。补肺。降火。滋阴养血。 济阴保元汤。珠参三钱。（米仁四两拌。蒸透切片。
再入姜加米仁汁蒸晒干。）生地一两（砂仁酒姜二味拌蒸九晒。焙炭。）当归丹参（酒洗）茺
蔚
子（酒蒸透）各四钱。白芍（酒炒）香附（姜醋土盐童便甘草人乳逐次制过）女贞子（白芥
车前水
浸透。）各三钱。川芎二钱。（去净油。米泔水浸晒干。酒浸。）白术五钱。（陈土炒）水煎服。
理脾生血。引气。为调经圣药血热加丹皮生地。寒者加肉桂数分。经闭加
主治。滋肺。养胃。生滓。退热清虚燥之火肺虚咳嗽。肠红下血。亦可浸酒常
服。
东洋参 功用略同西洋参。惟不能清热。有火者忌之。
人参三七 主治。活血。止血。补血。 七宝散。龙骨象皮血竭人参三七乳香没药各等
分。研末酒服。并掺伤处。治刀杖伤。
Those produced in the northern regions are of superior quality. Those from the south are weaker in efficacy. Hence, there is a distinction between northern and southern varieties.
Indications: Purges Lung Fire (Fire of the Lung), clears Lung Heat (Heat in the Lung), tonifies the Middle Jiao (Middle Burner) and benefits Qi; treats leukorrhea in women.
Shashen Maidong Tang (Glehnia and Ophiopogon Decoction): Shashen (Adenophorae Radix) and Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix) each 3 qian, Yuzhu (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma) 2 qian, raw Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 1 qian, Dong Sangye (Mori Folium), raw Bian Dou (Dolichoris Semen), and Tianhuafen (Trichosanthis Radix) each 1.5 qian. Boil with five cups of water until two cups remain. Take twice daily. Treats dryness damaging the Yin aspect of the Lung and Stomach, manifesting as fever or cough. For chronic fever or chronic cough, add Gubopi (Cortex Lycii) 3 qian.
The fine roots of Jilin Ren Shen (Asian Ginseng Root).
Guyabu Shenbu Fang (Teeth-Fortifying and Kidney-Tonifying Formula): Raw Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) and cooked Shigao each 5 qian, Gansong (Nardostachyos Radix et Rhizoma), Shan Li (likely referring to a local herb, retained as per source), Qingyan (Halitum), and Renshen Xu (Ginseng Rootlets) each 3 qian, Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) and Hanshuishi (Haliotidis Concha) each 2 qian, Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) 1.5 qian, Bei Wuwei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus) 50 grains, Bichengqie (Fructus Cubebae) 45 grains. Grind into powder. Apply to teeth every morning; rinsing and swallowing is also acceptable.
Produced in Yao'an Prefecture, Yunnan Province.
Indications: Tonifies the Lung, descends Fire, nourishes Yin and nourishes Blood.
Jiyin Baoyuan Tang (Yin-Nourishing and Yuan-Qi-Preserving Decoction): Zhushen (Pearl Ginseng) 3 qian (mixed with 4 liang of Yiren [Coicis Semen], steamed thoroughly, sliced, then steamed again with ginger juice and Yi Ren juice, and dried); Shengdi Huang (Rehmanniae Radix) 1 liang (mixed with Shaoren [Amomi Fructus Rotundus], wine, and ginger, steamed nine times, sun-dried, and charred); Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Danshen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma - washed in wine), and Chongweizi (Leonuri Fructus - steamed thoroughly in wine) each 4 qian; Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba - stir-fried in wine), Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma - processed sequentially with ginger, vinegar, earth salt, child's urine, Gancao, and human milk), and Nvzhenzi (Ligustri Lucidi Fructus - soaked thoroughly in Baijiezi [Sinapis Semen] and Cheqianshui [Plantaginis Seed infusion]) each 3 qian; Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) 2 qian (oil removed completely, soaked in rice washing water, sun-dried, and soaked in wine); Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) 5 qian (stir-fried with aged earth). Decoct in water and take orally. It regulates the Spleen, generates blood, and guides Qi; it is regarded as a supreme remedy for regulating menstruation. For blood heat, add Mudanpi (Moutan Cortex) and Shengdi Huang; for cold patterns, add Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex) in small amounts; for amenorrhea, add... [text incomplete].
Indications: Nourishes the Lung, benefits the Stomach, generates fluids, reduces fever, and clears deficiency-fire causing dryness. Suitable for Lung deficiency with cough, hematochezia (blood in stool). It may also be infused in wine for regular consumption.
Dongyangshen (Japanese Ginseng): Its functions are slightly similar to those of Xiyangshen (American Ginseng), but it cannot clear heat. It is contraindicated for those with fire/heat.
Renshen Sanqi (Ginseng and Notoginseng): Indications: Invigorates blood, stops bleeding, and tonifies blood.
Qibao San (Seven-Treasure Powder): Longgu (Fossilia Ossis Mastodi et Fossilia Ossis Parietis), Xiangpi (Elephantis Corium), Xuexie (Dracaenae Sanguis), Renshen, Sanqi (Notoginseng Radix), Rushen (Boswelliae Resina), and Moyao (Commiphora Myrrha Resina) in equal parts. Grind into powder, take with wine, and apply externally to wounds. Treats injuries caused by knives or sticks.