味苦温。主疽恶疮，头疡白秃，疥瘙除湿火所化之病。风气，香散风。安五脏，补脂
液。除热。性耐寒暑。久服，轻身，不老延年。松多脂而寿故也。
松之精气在皮，故其脂皆生于皮。其质粘腻似湿，而性极燥，故凡湿热之在皮肤者，皆
能治之。凡痈疽疮疥之疾，皆皮肤湿火所郁，必腐肉伤皮，流脓结痂而后愈。松之皮，日易
月新，脂从皮出，全无伤损，感其气者，即成脓脱痂而愈。义取其象之肖也。
味苦寒。主五内邪气热，清浮游不归之根火。止涎唾，清肺经湿火。补绝伤，阳明主
机关，此能滋养阳明也。五痔火疮，妇人乳瘕，皆阳明燥金之疾。子脏急痛。亦阳明经脉之
病。
槐当秋而实，得金之令。色黄，得金之色，故其性体清肃，乃手太阴、手阳明之要药也。
金衰则为火所侮，凡有余之火，不能归藏其宅，必犯肺与大肠，得此清肃之气以助之，则火
而火自退。此从本之治，医之良法也。
味甘平。主惊悸，清火经之游火。安五脏，滋润之功。益气，壮火食气，火宁则气益
也。除风湿痹。得秋金之令能燥湿平肝也。久服，令人润泽美色，耳目聪明，滋润皮肤及诸
窍。不饥不老，轻身延年。柏之性不假，灌溉而能寿也。
柏得天地坚刚之性以生，不与物变迁，经冬弥翠，故能宁心神敛心气，而不为邪风游火
所侵克也。人之生谓理之仁，仁藏于心。物之生机在于实，故实亦谓之仁。凡草木之仁，皆
能养心气，以类相应也。
[Song Zhi (Pine Resin)]
Bitter, warm. Primarily treats carbuncles, malignant sores, alopecia capitis (head baldness), pruritus and scabies, as well as diseases transformed from damp-heat and fire. It disperses wind pathogens (due to its fragrance which scatters wind). It calms the five zang organs and replenishes body fluids. It eliminates heat. Its nature allows it to endure cold and heat. Long-term consumption makes the body light, prevents aging, and prolongs life. This is because pine trees are rich in resin and have long lifespans.
The essence and qi of the pine tree reside in its bark; therefore, its resin is generated from the bark. Although its texture is sticky and greasy, resembling dampness, its nature is extremely drying. Thus, it can treat all damp-heat pathogenic factors residing in the skin. Diseases such as carbuncles, ulcers, sores, and scabies are all caused by the stagnation of damp-heat and fire in the skin, inevitably leading to rotting flesh, skin damage, pus discharge, and scab formation before healing. The pine bark renews daily and monthly, with resin exuding from the skin without any injury. By perceiving its qi, pus is expelled and scabs fall off, leading to recovery. This principle relies on the similarity of forms (Xiang Bi Lei).
[Huai Shi (Sophora Fruit)]
Bitter, cold. Primarily treats internal heat caused by evil qi in the five zang organs, clearing root-fire that floats and fails to return to its source. It stops saliva and phlegm, clearing damp-heat fire in the Lung meridian. It tonifies severe injuries (Jue Shang). The Yangming channel governs joint movements; this herb nourishes the Yangming channel. Five types of hemorrhoids (Wu Zhi) and fire-sores, as well as breast masses (Ru Jia) in women, are all diseases of the Yangming dry-metal system. Urgent pain in the uterus is also a disease of the Yangming meridian.
Sophora fruits mature in autumn, complying with the command of Metal. Its color is yellow, corresponding to the color of Metal; thus, its nature and structure are clear and肃 (descending/clearing), making it an essential herb for the Hand-Taiyin Lung meridian and Hand-Yangming Large Intestine meridian. When Metal is deficient, it is oppressed by Fire. Any excess fire that cannot return to its residence will invade the Lungs and Large Intestine. Receiving this clear and descending qi assists in retreating the fire. This is treating the root cause, a superior method of medicine.
[Bai Shi (Cacumen Platycladi / Seed of Oriental Arborvitae)]
Sweet, neutral. Primarily treats palpitations and fright, clearing wandering fire in the Heart meridian. It calms the five zang organs through its moistening function. It benefits Qi; since vigorous fire consumes Qi, when fire is tranquil, Qi increases. It eliminates wind-damp bi syndrome. Complying with the command of Autumn Metal, it can dry dampness and calm the Liver. Long-term consumption makes the skin lustrous and complexion beautiful, improves hearing and vision, and moistens the skin and orifices. One feels no hunger, does not age visibly, becomes light-bodied, and prolongs life. The nature of the Cypress does not rely on external irrigation to achieve longevity.
The Cypress is born with the firm and rigid nature of Heaven and Earth, unchanged by other things, remaining green even after winter. Thus, it can calm the mind, gather Heart Qi, and prevent invasion by evil winds and wandering fire. Human life depends on "Ren" (Benevolence/Humaneness) of Li (Principle), and Ren resides in the Heart. The vitality of things lies in their seeds/fruits; therefore, fruits are also called Ren. All plant seeds (Ren) can nourish Heart Qi, based on the principle of resonance between similar categories.