（《本经》）
【气味】酸，平，无毒。
时珍曰∶五色之芝，配以五行之味，盖亦据理而已，未必其味便随五色也。即如五畜以
羊属火，五果以杏配心，皆云味苦之义。
之才曰∶青、赤、黄、白、黑、紫六芝，并以薯蓣为之使，得发良，得麻子仁、白瓜子
、牡桂甚益人，恶常山，畏扁青、茵陈蒿。
【主治】明目，补肝气，安精魂，仁恕。久食，轻身不老，延年神仙。
（《本经》）。不忘强志（《唐本》）。
（《本经》）
【气味】苦，平，无毒。
【主治】胸中结，益心气，补中，增智慧，不忘。久食，轻身不老，延年神仙（
《本经》）。
（《本经》）
【气味】甘，平，无毒。
【主治】心腹五邪，益脾气，安神，忠信和乐。
久食，轻身不老，延年神仙（《本经》）。
（《本经》）
【气味】辛，平，无毒。
【主治】咳逆上气，益肺气，通利口鼻，强志意，勇悍，安魄。久食，轻身不老，延年
神仙（《本经》）。
（《本经》）
【气味】咸，平，无毒。
【主治】癃，利水道，益肾气，通九窍，聪察。久服，轻身不老，延年神仙（《本经》）。
（《本经》）
【气味】甘，温，无毒。
甄权曰∶平。
【主治】耳聋，利关节，保神，益精气，坚筋骨，好颜色。久服，轻身不老延年（《本
经》）。疗虚劳，治痔（时珍）。
【附方】新一。
紫芝丸∶治虚劳短气，胸胁苦伤，手足逆冷，或时烦躁口干，目视 ，腹内时痛，不
思饮食，此药安神保精也∶紫芝一两半，山芋（焙）、天雄（炮去皮）、柏子仁（炒）、巴戟
天（去心）、白茯苓（去皮）、枳实（去瓤麸炒）各三钱五分，生地黄（焙）、麦门冬（去心
焙）、五味子（炒）、半夏（制炒）、附子（炒去皮）、牡丹皮、人参各七钱五分，远志（
去心）、蓼实各二钱五分，瓜子仁（炒）、泽泻各五钱，为末，炼蜜丸梧子大。每服十五丸，
渐至三十丸，温酒下，日三服。（《圣济总录》）
(From *Shennong Bencao Jing*)
[Flavor and Nature] Sour, neutral, non-toxic.
Li Shizhen said: The five-colored lingzhi are matched with the five flavors of the Five Elements; this is likely based on theoretical reasoning, and their flavors may not necessarily follow their colors. Just as among the five domestic animals, sheep belong to Fire, and among the five fruits, apricots correspond to the Heart, both are described as having a bitter flavor.
Xu Zhicai said: For the six types of lingzhi—green, red, yellow, white, black, and purple—*Dioscoreae Rhizoma* (Shanyao, 山药) serves as the guiding herb. It enhances efficacy when combined with *Cannabis Semen* (Huomaren, 火麻仁), *Benincasae Semen* (Baiguazi, 白瓜子), and *Cinnamomi Ramulus* (Mugui, 牡桂), which are very beneficial to humans. It is incompatible with *Picrorhizae Rhizoma* (Changshan, 常山), and fears *Azurite* (Bianqing, 扁青) and *Artemisiae Capillaris Herba* (Yinchenhao, 茵陈蒿).
[Indications] Improves vision, tonifies Liver Qi, calms the spirit and soul, and fosters benevolence and forbearance. Long-term consumption lightens the body, prevents aging, and extends life like an immortal.
(From *Shennong Bencao Jing*). Prevents forgetfulness and strengthens memory (From *Tang Bencao*).
(From *Shennong Bencao Jing*)
[Flavor and Nature] Bitter, neutral, non-toxic.
[Indications] Relieves chest congestion, benefits Heart Qi, tonifies the Middle Jiao, enhances wisdom, and prevents forgetfulness. Long-term consumption lightens the body, prevents aging, and extends life like an immortal (From *Shennong Bencao Jing*).
(From *Shennong Bencao Jing*)
[Flavor and Nature] Sweet, neutral, non-toxic.
[Indications] Treats various pathogenic factors in the heart and abdomen, tonifies Spleen Qi, calms the mind, and promotes loyalty, trustworthiness, peace, and joy.
Long-term consumption lightens the body, prevents aging, and extends life like an immortal (From *Shennong Bencao Jing*).
(From *Shennong Bencao Jing*)
[Flavor and Nature] Acrid, neutral, non-toxic.
[Indications] Treats cough and rebellious Qi, benefits Lung Qi, unblocks the mouth and nose, strengthens willpower, makes one brave and resolute, and calms the Po (corporeal soul). Long-term consumption lightens the body, prevents aging, and extends life like an immortal (From *Shennong Bencao Jing*).
(From *Shennong Bencao Jing*)
[Flavor and Nature] Salty, neutral, non-toxic.
[Indications] Treats strangury (difficulty in urination), promotes water passage, benefits Kidney Qi, opens the nine orifices, and sharpens hearing and sight. Long-term use lightens the body, prevents aging, and extends life like an immortal (From *Shennong Bencao Jing*).
(From *Shennong Bencao Jing*)
[Flavor and Nature] Sweet, warm, non-toxic.
Zhen Quan said: Neutral.
[Indications] Treats deafness, unblocks the joints, preserves the spirit, benefits essence and Qi, strengthens sinews and bones, and improves complexion. Long-term use lightens the body, prevents aging, and extends life (From *Shennong Bencao Jing*). Treats deficiency exhaustion (Xu Lao, 虚劳) and hemorrhoids (Li Shizhen).
[Attached Prescriptions] New prescription one.
Zi Zhi Wan (Purple Lingzhi Pill): Treats deficiency exhaustion with shortness of breath, painful injury in the chest and hypochondrium, cold extremities, occasional irritability and dry mouth, blurred vision, intermittent abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. This formula calms the spirit and preserves essence: Zi Zhi (Purple Lingzhi, 紫芝) 1.5 liang, Shanyu (prepared by baking), Tianxiong (processed and peeled), Baizi Ren (stir-fried), Bajitian (heart removed), Bai Fuling (peeled), Zhishi (pulp and bran removed, stir-fried with wheat bran) each 3.5 qian; Sheng Dihuang (prepared by baking), Maimendong (heart removed and baked), Wuweizi (stir-fried), Banxia (processed and stir-fried), Fuzi (processed and peeled), Mudanpi, Renshen each 7.5 qian; Yuanzhi (heart removed), Liaoshi each 2.5 qian; Guazi Ren (stir-fried), Zexie each 5 qian. Grind into powder, mix with refined honey, and make pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 15 pills per dose, gradually increasing to 30 pills, washed down with warm wine, three times a day. (From *Shengji Zonglu*)