君 苁蓉为之使恶葳蕤胜乌头
五味子，味酸性温无毒。降也，阴也。其用有四∶滋肾经不足之水；收肺气耗散之金；
除烦热，生津止渴；补虚劳，益气强阴。
川乌，味辛性热有毒。浮也，阳中之阳也。其用有二∶散诸风之寒邪；破诸积之冷痛。
臣 恶石斛畏硝石大小蓟反藜芦
白芍药，味酸平性寒有小毒。可升可降，阴也。其用有四∶扶阳气、大除腹痛；收阴气、
徒健脾经；堕其胎能逐其血；损其肝能缓其中。
臣 恶白蔹密蒙地榆雄黄秦艽龟甲忌醋酸之物中有筋最损目宜去之
白茯苓，味甘淡性温无毒。降也，阳中之阴也。其用有六∶利窍而除湿；益气而和中；
小便多而能止；大便结而能通；心惊悸而能保；津液少而能生；白者入壬癸，赤者入丙丁。
君
泽泻，味甘咸性寒无毒。降也，阳中之阴也。其用有四∶去胞垢而生新水；退阴汗而止
虚烦；主小便淋涩为仙药；疗水病湿肿为灵丹。
使
薄荷叶，味辛性凉无毒。升也，阳也。其用有二∶清利六阳之会首；祛除诸热之风邪。
臣 恶辛夷石苇凡用先煮沸去黄沫否则令人烦闷
麻黄，味苦甘性温无毒。升也，阴中之阳也。其用有二，其形中空，散寒邪而发表；其
节中闭，止盗汗而固虚。
臣 恶泽泻寒水石硝石入药去粗皮生姜汁炒用
浓朴，味苦辛性温无毒。可升可降，阳中之阳也。其用有二；苦能下气，去实满而能消
腹胀；温能益气，除湿满散结调中。
[Minister Drug] Cistanche Herba (Roucongrong) serves as the Envoy drug. It is incompatible with Polygonatum Rhizoma (Weirui) and can counteract the toxicity of Aconitum Radix Lateralis Preparata (Chuanwu).
Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi), sour in taste, warm in nature, non-toxic. Its action descends, and its attribute is Yin. It has four functions: nourishes the insufficient water of the Kidney Meridian; astringes the dissipating Metal Qi of the Lung; eliminates vexation and heat, generates fluids, and stops thirst; tonifies deficiency and fatigue, benefits Qi, and strengthens Yin.
Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata (Chuanwu), pungent in taste, hot in nature, toxic. Its action floats, and its attribute is Yang within Yang. It has two functions: disperses cold pathogens from various wind evils; breaks up cold pain caused by various accumulations.
[Minister Drug] Dislikes Dendrobii Caulis (Shihu), fears Natrii Sulfas (Xiaoshi), opposites to Cirsii Japonici Herba (Daxiaoji) and Veratri Rhizoma (Lilu).
Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao), sour and neutral in taste, cold in nature, slightly toxic. Its action can ascend and descend, and its attribute is Yin. It has four functions: supports Yang Qi and greatly relieves abdominal pain; astringes Yin Qi and solely strengthens the Spleen Meridian; induces abortion and expels blood; when the Liver is damaged, it relieves internal tension.
[Minister Drug] Dislikes Bletillae Rhizoma (Bailian), Primulae Flos (Mimeng), Sanguisorbae Radix (Diyu), Realgar (Xionghuang), Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix et Rhizoma (Qinjiao), and Testudinis et Chelonis Carapax et Plastrum (Guijia); avoids vinegar products. The fibrous parts are most damaging to the eyes and should be removed before use.
Poria (Baifuling), sweet and bland in taste, warm in nature, non-toxic. Its action descends, and its attribute is Yin within Yang. It has six functions: unblocks orifices and removes dampness; benefits Qi and harmonizes the Middle Jiao; stops frequent urination; unblocks constipation; protects against palpitations and fright; generates fluids when deficient; white Poria enters the Ren-Gui Water organs (Kidneys), while red Poria enters the Bing-Ding Fire organs (Heart).
[Minister Drug]
Alismatis Rhizoma (Zexie), sweet and salty in taste, cold in nature, non-toxic. Its action descends, and its attribute is Yin within Yang. It has four functions: clears utrine filth and generates new fluids; reduces yin sweating and stops deficiency vexation; is the premier herb for treating dysuria and strangury; is the miraculous pill for treating edema and damp swelling.
[Envoy Drug]
Menthae Haplocalycis Herba (Boheye), pungent in taste, cool in nature, non-toxic. Its action ascends, and its attribute is Yang. It has two functions: clears and benefits the meeting point of the six Yang meridians at the head; dispels wind pathogens arising from various heat evils.
[Minister Drug] Dislikes Xanthoceras Semen (Xinyi) and Pyrosiae Spica (Shiwei). When used, boil first and remove yellow foam, otherwise it causes vexation and stuffiness.
Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang), bitter and sweet in taste, warm in nature, non-toxic. Its action ascends, and its attribute is Yang within Yin. It has two functions: due to its hollow structure, it disperses cold pathogens and releases the exterior; due to its closed nodes, it stops night sweats and secures deficiency.
[Minister Drug] Dislikes Alismatis Rhizoma (Zexie), Natron (Hanshuishi), and Natrii Sulfas (Xiaoshi). For medicinal use, remove the coarse skin and stir-fry with Ginger Juice (Shengjiangzhi).
Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Noupu), bitter and pungent in taste, warm in nature, non-toxic. Its action can ascend and descend, and its attribute is Yang within Yang. It has two functions: bitterness directs Qi downward, eliminating excess fullness and reducing abdominal distension; warmth benefits Qi, removes dampness-induced fullness, dissipates nodules, and harmonizes the Middle Jiao.