气平。味酸。无毒。主心腹寒热。邪结气聚。四肢酸痛。湿痹。久服安五脏。轻
身延年。（炒研）
枣仁气平。禀天秋敛之金气。入手太阴肺经。味酸无毒。得地东方之木味。入足厥阴肝
经、
手厥阴风木心包络经。气味俱降。阴也。心者胸臆之分。手厥阴心包络脉起之处。腹者中脘
之分。足厥阴肝经行之地。心包络主热。肝主寒。厥阴主散。不能散则寒热邪结气聚矣。枣
仁味酸。入厥阴。厥阴和。则结者散也。四肢者手足也。两厥阴经行之地也。酸痛湿痹。风
湿在厥阴络也。枣仁味酸益血。血行风息。气平益肺。肺理湿行。所以主之也。心包络者。
心之臣使也。代君行事之经也。肝者生生之脏。发荣之主也。久服枣仁。则厥阴阴足。所以
五脏皆安。气平益肺。所以轻身延年也。
制 方:
枣仁同茯神、远志、麦冬、石斛、五味、圆肉、人参。治惊悸。同生地、白芍、麦冬、
五味
、圆肉、竹叶。治自汗。同茯神、人参。治盗汗。同人参、茯神、白术、甘草。治振悸不眠
。同知母、茯神、甘草。名酸枣仁汤。治虚烦不眠。
气平。味苦。无毒。主补中。安五脏。养精神。除百疾。久服肥健。轻身不老。
女贞子气平。禀天秋收之金气。入手太阴肺经。味苦无毒。得地南方之火味。入手少阴
心经
。气味俱降。阴也。中者阴之守也。五脏者藏阴者也。女贞气平益肺。肺为津液之化源。所
以补中而脏安也。心者神之居。肺者水之母。入心肺而益阴。阴足气充。气充神旺精生。所
以主养精神也。气失其平则为病。女贞气平。肺主气。气得其平。百病皆除矣。人身有形之
皮肉筋骨。皆属阴者也。女贞平苦益阴。则肌肉自丰。筋骨自健也。心者生之本。其华在面
。肺者气之源。气足则身轻。血华故不老也。
制 方:
女贞同甘菊、生地、杞子、蒺藜。治目昏暗。捣汁熬膏。埋地中七日。点风热赤眼。
[Suan Zao Ren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen)]
The Qi is neutral. The taste is sour. It is non-toxic. It primarily treats alternating cold and heat in the chest and abdomen, accumulation of pathogenic factors forming masses or qi stagnation, soreness and pain in the four limbs, and damp-bi syndrome (pain and numbness of limbs caused by dampness obstructing the meridians). Long-term consumption stabilizes the five zang organs, lightens the body, and prolongs life. (Stir-fry and grind before use)
Suan Zao Ren has a neutral Qi, inheriting the metal energy of autumnal contraction from heaven, entering the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian. Its sour and non-toxic taste derives from the wood flavor of the east, entering the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian and the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (Wind-Wood). Both its Qi and taste are descending, belonging to Yin. The heart is located in the region of the chest and diaphragm, which is where the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian originates. The abdomen is the region of Zhongwan, where the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian travels. The Pericardium governs heat, while the Liver governs cold. The Jueyin meridian governs dispersion. If dispersion fails, cold-heat pathogens accumulate and qi becomes stagnant. Suan Zao Ren’s sour taste enters the Jueyin meridian; when the Jueyin is harmonized, stagnation dissipates. The four limbs refer to the hands and feet, the pathways of the two Jueyin meridians. Soreness, pain, and damp-bi indicate wind-dampness residing in the Jueyin collaterals. Suan Zao Ren’s sour taste nourishes blood; when blood moves, wind subsides. Its neutral Qi benefits the lungs; when lung qi regulates, dampness moves. Thus, it treats these conditions. The Pericardium is the minister and envoy of the Heart, the meridian that acts on behalf of the Sovereign (Heart). The Liver is the organ of continuous generation and the master of flourishing vitality. Long-term consumption of Suan Zao Ren ensures sufficient Yin of the Jueyin, thereby stabilizing the five zang organs. Its neutral Qi benefits the lungs, thus lightening the body and prolonging life.
Prescription Methods:
Combine Suan Zao Ren with Fushen (Poria with Hostwood), Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Shihu (Dendrobii Caulis), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Yuanyrou (Longan Aril), and Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) to treat palpitations and fright.
Combine with Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Maidong, Wuweizi, Yuanyrou, and Zhuye (Bambusae Folium) to treat spontaneous sweating.
Combine with Fushen and Renshen to treat night sweating.
Combine with Renshen, Fushen, Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), and Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) to treat tremors, palpitations, and insomnia.
Combine with Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Fushen, and Gancao, named Suan Zao Ren Tang (Decoction of Ziziphi Spinosae Seed), to treat deficiency-heat restlessness and insomnia.
[Nv Zhen Zi (Ligustri Lucidi Fructus)]
The Qi is neutral. The taste is bitter. It is non-toxic. It primarily tonifies the middle jiao, stabilizes the five zang organs, nourishes the spirit, and eliminates various diseases. Long-term consumption makes the body robust and healthy, lightens the body, and prevents aging.
Nv Zhen Zi has a neutral Qi, inheriting the metal energy of autumnal harvest from heaven, entering the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian. Its bitter and non-toxic taste derives from the fire flavor of the south, entering the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian. Both its Qi and taste are descending, belonging to Yin. The Middle Jiao is the guardian of Yin, and the five zang organs store Yin essence. Nv Zhen Zi’s neutral Qi benefits the lungs; as the Lung is the source of transformation for fluids, it tonifies the middle and stabilizes the viscera. The Heart is the residence of the Spirit, and the Lung is the mother of water. Entering the Heart and Lung meridians to benefit Yin, sufficient Yin leads to abundant Qi, abundant Qi leads to vigorous Spirit and generated Essence, thus primarily nourishing the spirit. When Qi loses its neutrality, disease arises. Nv Zhen Zi’s neutral Qi, combined with the Lung’s governance of Qi, ensures Qi remains balanced, eliminating all diseases. The tangible skin, flesh, sinews, and bones of the human body belong to Yin. Nv Zhen Zi’s neutral and bitter nature benefits Yin, causing muscles to become plump and sinews and bones to become strong. The Heart is the root of life, its brilliance manifesting in the face; the Lung is the source of Qi, sufficient Qi lightens the body, and the brilliance of blood prevents aging.
Prescription Methods:
Combine Nv Zhen Zi with Ganju (Chrysanthemi Flos), Dihuang, Gouqi (Lycii Fructus), and Jili (Tribuli Fructus) to treat dim vision.
Crush to extract juice, boil into an ointment, bury in the earth for seven days, and apply to the eyes to treat red eyes caused by wind-heat.