气温。味辛。无毒。主温脾胃。止霍乱壅胀。风毒诸肿。齿疳 。能发诸香。
丁香气温。禀天春和之木气。入足厥阴肝经。味辛无毒。得地西方之金味。入手太阴肺
经。
气味俱升。阳也。丁香味辛入肺。芳香而温。肺太阴也。脾亦太阴。肺暖则太阴暖。而脾亦
温。肺与大肠为表里。大肠属胃。所以主温脾胃也。霍乱。太阴寒湿症也。气壅而胀。肝邪
乘土也。丁香辛温。故能散太阴寒湿。平厥阴胀气。所以主之也。风气通肝。风毒诸肿。风
兼湿。湿胜而肿也。丁香气温。可以散肝风。味辛可以消湿肿也。齿疳 。阳明湿热生虫也
。太阴与阳明为一合。丁香辛温太阴。则太阴为阳明行湿热。而齿疳 愈也。能发诸香者。
丁香气味辛温。而有起发之力也。
制 方:
丁香同白蔻、藿香、陈皮、浓朴、砂仁。治寒霍乱。同陈皮、姜汁糊丸。治小儿虚寒吐
泻。
同半夏、姜汁丸。治小儿寒湿吐泻不止。
气温。味辛。有毒。主邪气咳逆。温中。逐骨节皮肤死肌寒湿痹痛。下气。久服头
不白。轻身增年。
蜀椒气温。禀天春暖之木气。入足厥阴肝经。味辛有毒。得地西方酷烈之金味。入手太
阴肺
经。气味俱升。阳也。其主邪气咳逆者。气温入肝。可以散邪。味辛入肺降气。可以止咳逆
也。中者太阴脾也。蜀椒入肺。肺亦太阴。肺温脾亦温也。骨节皮肤肝肺之合也。蜀椒气温
。可以散寒。味辛可以祛湿。所以主死肌痹痛也。肺主气。肺温则下降之令行。所以下气。
久服辛温活血。发者血之余。所以头不白也。辛温益阳。阳气充盛。所以身轻增年也。
制 方:
蜀椒炒去汁。捣取红末一斤。生地取自然汁煎至一升。和椒末丸。名椒红丸。治元脏伤
惫。
同苍术醋糊丸。治餐泄不化。（椒目）同巴豆、菖蒲、松脂、黄蜡为梃。纳耳中。一日一易。
治耳聋神效。
[Dingxiang / Syzygium aromaticum]
Properties and Flavors: Warm in nature, pungent in flavor. Non-toxic. Primarily warms the Spleen and Stomach, stops distension and fullness caused by Huoluan (cholera-like syndrome), dissipates various swellings due to Wind-Toxin, treats Chi Gan (gingival caries/ulceration), and has the ability to enhance the aroma of other herbs.
[Shujiao / Zanthoxylum bungeanum]
Properties and Flavors: Warm in nature, pungent in flavor. Toxic. Primarily dispels pathogenic factors causing cough and rebellious Qi, warms the Middle Jiao, expels cold-dampness Bi pain (obstruction syndrome) from bones, joints, skin, and necrotic tissue, directs Qi downward. Long-term consumption prevents graying of hair, lightens the body, and prolongs life.
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**[Analysis of Dingxiang]**
Dingxiang is warm in nature, inheriting the mild Wood Qi of spring from Heaven, entering the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian. It is pungent and non-toxic, acquiring the pungent Metal flavor of the West from Earth, entering the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian.
Its aroma and flavor are both ascending, belonging to Yang. Dingxiang’s pungency enters the Lung; it is aromatic and warm. The Lung belongs to Taiyin, and the Spleen also belongs to Taiyin. When the Lung is warm, the Taiyin becomes warm, thereby warming the Spleen. The Lung and Large Intestine are exterior-interior partners; the Large Intestine is functionally associated with the Stomach, thus Dingxiang can warm the Spleen and Stomach.
Huoluan (cholera-like syndrome) is a Taiyin Cold-Dampness syndrome. Qi stagnation causes distension, which results from Liver Pathogen overacting on the Spleen-Earth. Dingxiang is pungent and warm, so it can disperse Taiyin Cold-Dampness and calm Jueyin Liver Qi distension, hence it treats this condition.
Wind Qi communicates with the Liver. Various swellings due to Wind-Toxin occur when Wind combines with Dampness, and excessive Dampness leads to edema. Dingxiang’s warm nature can disperse Liver Wind; its pungent flavor can resolve Dampness swelling.
Chi Gan (gingival ulceration) is caused by Damp-Heat generating parasites in the Yangming channel. Taiyin and Yangming form a combined relationship. Dingxiang’s pungent warmth enters Taiyin, allowing Taiyin to assist Yangming in draining Damp-Heat, thus curing Chi Gan.
The phrase "can enhance the aroma of all fragrant herbs" exists because Dingxiang’s pungent-warm aroma possesses the power to stimulate and release other aromas.
**[Formulations using Dingxiang]**
Combined with Baokou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Huoxiang (Agastegheris Herba), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Nongpu (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), and Sharen (Amomi Fructus), it treats Cold Huoluan.
Combined with Chenpi and Ginger juice to form pills, it treats pediatric vomiting and diarrhea due to Deficiency-Cold.
Combined with Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) and Ginger juice to form pills, it treats persistent vomiting and diarrhea in children due to Cold-Dampness.
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**[Analysis of Shujiao]**
Shujiao is warm in nature, inheriting the warm Wood Qi of spring from Heaven, entering the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian. It is pungent and toxic, acquiring the fierce and potent Metal flavor of the West from Earth, entering the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian.
Its aroma and flavor are both ascending, belonging to Yang.
Regarding its primary effect of "dispelling pathogenic factors causing cough and rebellious Qi": Its warm nature enters the Liver to disperse pathogens; its pungent flavor enters the Lung to direct Qi downward, thereby stopping cough and rebellious Qi.
"Middle" refers to the Taiyin Spleen. Shujiao enters the Lung, which also belongs to Taiyin; if the Lung is warm, the Spleen is also warm.
Bones/joints and skin are governed by the Liver and Lung respectively. Shujiao’s warm nature disperses Cold; its pungent flavor dispels Dampness, thus treating Bi pain in necrotic tissue.
The Lung governs Qi. When the Lung is warm, the descending function of Qi operates normally, hence it directs Qi downward.
Long-term consumption of pungent-warm substances invigorates Blood. Hair is considered the surplus of Blood; thus, abundant blood prevents graying.
Pungent-warm properties tonify Yang. When Yang Qi is abundant, the body feels light and life is prolonged.
**[Formulations using Shujiao]**
Shujiao is stir-fried to remove oil, then pounded to obtain one jin (approx. 500g) of red powder. Fresh Rehmannia root juice is boiled down to one sheng (approx. 200ml). Mixed with the pepper powder to form pills, named "Jiaohong Wan", it treats damage to the Yuan Qi (Original Qi) and extreme exhaustion.
Combined with Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) and vinegar paste to form pills, it treats Sun Xie (diarrhea with undigested food).
(Note: Usage of Jiaomu / Pepper Seeds) Jiaomu is combined with Badou (Crotonis Fructus), Changpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma), Songzhi (Pini Resina), and Huangla (Cera Flava) to form suppositories. Inserted into the ear, changed once daily, it is highly effective for treating deafness.