自胡地来。一名大蒜。小蒜根茎俱小而瓣少。其味辣甚。大蒜茎大瓣多。辛而带甘。
皆八月种。春食苗。夏初食薹。五月食根。八月收种。
味辛气温。熏烈有毒。入太阴阳明经。主治归五脏。通达走窍。行诸气。去寒湿。破冷
气。
汁饮。
贴两足
疗头风
眠卧不
痈疽发背。
约百壮为率
易合。一举而
便成痂自脱。其效如
数日即愈。寒疟冷
甚妙。关格胀满
张。不语。用大
地。以蒜逐个于
蚕。研末。 入鼻
〔论〕别录本草。首言大蒜归五脏。达诸窍。为其本阳而归阴。以致其气化之阳。独有
殊效
而反
产后
阳以归
之和。
辛热
邪之
濒湖云。散气助火。伤肺损目昏神。伐性之害。人多荏苒受之。仲淳言。凡肺胃有热。
肝肾
伤耗
自胡地来。一名大蒜。小蒜根茎俱小而瓣少。其味辣甚。大蒜茎大瓣多。辛而带甘。
皆八月种。春食苗。夏初食薹。五月食根。八月收种。
味辛气温。熏烈有毒。入太阴阳明经。主治归五脏。通达走窍。行诸气。去寒湿。破冷
气。
汁饮。
贴两足
疗头风
眠卧不
痈疽发背。
约百壮为率
易合。一举而
便成痂自脱。其效如
数日即愈。寒疟冷
甚妙。关格胀满
张。不语。用大
地。以蒜逐个于
蚕。研末。 入鼻
〔论〕别录本草。首言大蒜归五脏。达诸窍。为其本阳而归阴。以致其气化之阳。独有
殊效
而反
产后
阳以归
之和。
辛热
邪之
濒湖云。散气助火。伤肺损目昏神。伐性之害。人多荏苒受之。仲淳言。凡肺胃有热。
肝肾
伤耗
It originated from the Hu regions. Also known as Garlic (*Da Suan*). The root and stem of Small Garlic (*Xiao Suan*) are both small, with fewer cloves, and its taste is extremely pungent. The stem of Large Garlic (*Da Suan*) is thick with many cloves; it is acrid and slightly sweet.
They are all planted in the eighth lunar month. In spring, the shoots are eaten; in early summer, the scapes (flower stalks) are eaten; in May, the bulbs (roots) are eaten; in August, they are harvested for seed.
The taste is acrid, and the nature is warm. It has a pungent, intense odor and is toxic. It enters the Taiyin and Yangming meridians. Its main function is to guide efficacy to the Five Zang Organs, penetrate the orifices, circulate Qi throughout the body, dispel Cold-Dampness, and break up Cold stagnation.
[Usage]
Drink the juice.
Apply externally to the soles of both feet.
Treat Head Wind (*Tou Feng*).
Treat insomnia/restlessness during sleep.
Treat Carbuncle and Ulcer on the Back (*Yong Ju Fa Bei*).
Moxibustion: approximately one hundred moxa cones (*Zhuang*) is the standard rate.
Wounds heal easily; success is achieved immediately, forming a scab that falls off naturally, with remarkable efficacy.
Heals within a few days. Extremely effective for Cold Malaria (*Han Nue*) and cold conditions.
Treats distension caused by Guan Ge syndrome (obstruction characterized by vomiting and inability to urinate).
Treats aphasia (inability to speak).
[Specific Formula]
Use Earthworms (*Di Long*) combined with Garlic. Place individual garlic cloves into the earthworms, grind them into powder, and insufflate into the nose.
[Discussion] *Ben Cao Bie Lu* (Supplement to Materia Medica) first states that Garlic enters the Five Zang Organs and reaches all orifices. This is because its intrinsic nature is Yang, allowing it to return to Yin, thereby inducing the Yang of Qi transformation, possessing unique and special effects.
However, misuse can lead to...
Postpartum conditions...
Using Yang to return to Yin to achieve harmony.
Garlic is Acrid and Hot, potentially aiding pathogenic Fire.
Li Shizhen (Binhu) stated: It disperses Qi and assists Fire, damaging the Lungs, impairing the eyes, and clouding the spirit. This is harmful to one's constitution. Many people suffer from this insidiously.
Chen Shigong (Zhongchun) stated: For those with Heat in the Lungs and Stomach, and Liver/Kidney...
It causes depletion and damage.