辛、苦，温，白芷为使，畏黄连，伏雌黄、蘼芜。芎产丹后州最胜他处。
苦，平，甘，辛，去尘土，净用，恶牡丹皮、贝母、巴豆，伏硫黄。
苦、辛，微温，恶 茹，畏青葙子。市名 牛 本者乃真，余非是。
辛，温，市人寸截或片削，以锻石拌匀晒、收，用时水洗净。当归为使，恶旋复花、制
黄、硫黄。
苦、酸，寒，多生用，避其寒，酒炒，入血药，醋炒，血虚者煨用，须丸为使，恶石斛、
芒硝、畏硝石、鳖甲、小蓟，反藜芦、○须丸即代赭石一名，别本作雷丸。
山产者力洪，人家种植者根虽肥大而香，味不佳，其品滋多，入药宜单瓣之根，赤白随
花之
谓之土鸦结皮，掘家货于四方，花叶如单瓣芍药而微异，即草芍药也。
苦、辛，微寒，赤者利血，白者补人，以铜刀劈破去骨，酒洗，微焙。畏贝母、大黄
菟丝子，忌蒜胡荽伏砒。
苦、辛，温，形如枯骨，味苦粘牙者良，凡入理气药，只生用之，若欲止泻，须以面裹
煨熟用。
李濒湖曰，昔人谓之青木香，后人因呼马兜铃根为青木香，乃呼此为南木香、广木香以
别之
按寇宗 曰∶常自岷州出塞，得青木香持归，西洛叶如牛蒡，但狭长，茎高二三尺，花
黄一
辛，大温，炒用。
即高良姜子，苦、辛，温。炒过入药。肆中名伊芳豆缩砂，售者乃此也。
[Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)] Pungent, bitter, warm in nature. Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) serves as the guiding herb. It is incompatible with Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), and can neutralize the toxicity of Ci Huang (Realgar) and Mi Wu (Chuanxionghuang). The best quality comes from Danhou Zhou, surpassing other regions.
[Unnamed Herb] Bitter, neutral, sweet, pungent. Remove dust, use after cleaning. Incompatible with Mudan Pi (Moutan Cortex), Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus), and Ba Dou (Crotonis Fructus); can suppress the toxicity of Liu Huang (Sulfur).
[Unnamed Herb] Bitter, pungent, slightly warm. Dislikes Ru (herb name incomplete), fears Qing Xiang Zi (Celosiae Semen). Those named "Niu Ben" (Ligustici Wallichii Rhizoma et Radix) in the market are authentic; others are not.
[Unnamed Herb] Pungent, warm. Marketed as cut into inch-length segments or slices, mixed with Duan Shi (Calcined Oyster Shell), sun-dried, and stored. Wash with water before use. Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) serves as the guiding herb. Incompatible with Xuan Fu Hua (Inulae Flos), Zhi Huang (processed Huang [incomplete]), and Liu Huang (Sulfur).
[Unnamed Herb] Bitter, sour, cold. Mostly used raw. To avoid its cold nature, stir-fry with wine; for blood-invigorating formulas, stir-fry with vinegar; for blood deficiency, use roasted. Must use Wan (likely Dai Zhe Shi or Lei Wan) as the guiding herb. Incompatible with Shi Hu (Dendrobii Caulis) and Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas); fears Xiao Ji (Cirsii Herba), Ning Shi (Natrii Nitras), and Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum); counteracts Li Lu (Veratri Rhizoma). Note: "O Xu Wan" refers to Dai Zhe Shi (Haematitum), while other versions say Lei Wan (Hymenophylli Spora). Wild-grown ones have strong efficacy; cultivated ones have large roots and fragrance but inferior medicinal value. Many varieties exist; for medicinal use, select roots from single-petaled flowers, colored red or white depending on the flower, called "Tu Ya Jie Pi". Harvesters sell them widely. Flowers and leaves resemble single-petaled Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra/Alba) but differ slightly; this is Cao Shao Yao (wild Peony).
[Unnamed Herb] Bitter, pungent, slightly cold. Red ones benefit blood; white ones tonify the person. Split with a copper knife, remove the core, wash with wine, and lightly roast. Fears Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus), Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), and Tu Si Zi (Cuscutae Semen). Avoid garlic and Hu Sui (Coriandri Fructus); can suppress Pi (Arsenic Trioxide).
[Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix)] Bitter, pungent, warm. Resembles dry bone; those that taste bitter and stick to teeth are superior. For qi-regulating formulas, use raw. To stop diarrhea, wrap in flour and roast thoroughly until cooked. Li Binhu stated: Ancients called it Qing Mu Xiang. Later, because Aristolochiae Radix was also called Qing Mu Xiang, this one was renamed Nan Mu Xiang or Guang Mu Xiang to distinguish it. According to Kou Zongshi: I personally traveled beyond the pass from Minzhou and brought back Qing Mu Xiang. In Xiluo, the leaves resemble Niu Bang (Arctii Fructus) but are narrower and longer; stems are two to three chi high; flowers are yellow...
[Gao Liang Jiang (Galangal Fruit)] Pungent, very warm. Use after stir-frying.
[Suo Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus Rotundus)] Also known as Gao Liang Jiang Zi (note: text error likely, usually distinct herbs), bitter, pungent, warm. Use after stir-frying. Sold in markets as "Yi Fang Dou Suo Sha"; this is what is sold.