气味苦、平，无毒。主诸风头眩肿痛，目欲脱，泪出，皮肤死肌，恶风湿痹。
久服利血气，轻身耐老延年。
徐灵胎曰∶凡芳香之物，皆能治头目肌表之疾。但香则无不辛燥者，惟菊得天地秋金清
肃之气，而不甚燥烈，故于头目风火之疾尤宜焉。
气味苦、涩、大寒，无毒。主骨间寒热，惊痫邪气，续绝伤，定五脏，杀蛊毒。
张隐庵曰∶龙乃东方之神，胆主少阳甲木，苦走骨，故主骨间寒热。涩类酸，故除惊痫
邪气。胆主骨，肝主筋，故续绝伤。五脏六腑，皆取决于胆，故定五脏。山下有风曰蛊，风
气升而蛊毒杀矣。
气味辛、微温，无毒。主下气，杀谷除饮食，辟口臭，去邪毒，辟恶气。久服通
神明，轻身耐老。
【述】紫苏气微温，禀天之春气而入肝。味辛，得地之金味而入肺。主下气者，肺行其
治节之令也。杀谷除饮食者，气温达肝，肝疏畅而脾亦健运也。辟口臭、去邪毒、辟恶气者
，辛中带香，香为天地之正气，香能胜臭，即能解毒，又能胜邪也。久服则气爽神清，故通
神明，轻身耐老。其子下气尤速；其梗下气宽胀，治噎膈反胃，止心痛；旁小枝通十二经关
窍脉络。
[Chrysanthemi Flos (Gan Ju Hua)]
Odor and Flavor: Bitter, neutral, non-toxic. It primarily treats various types of head wind causing dizziness, swelling, and pain; the sensation that the eyes are about to protrude; tearing; dry and necrotic skin; and painful obstruction caused by evil wind-dampness.
Long-term consumption promotes the flow of blood and qi, lightens the body, delays aging, and extends longevity.
Xu Lingtai stated: All aromatic substances can treat diseases of the head, eyes, muscles, and surface. However, aromatics are invariably pungent and drying. Only Chrysanthemum obtains the clear and肃 (solemn/clearing) Qi of Autumn Metal from Heaven and Earth, without being excessively drying or hot. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for diseases of wind-fire in the head and eyes.
[Gentianae Radix et Rhizoma] (Inferred from description)
Odor and Flavor: Bitter, astringent, very cold, non-toxic. It primarily treats cold-heat alternating in the bones; convulsions, epilepsy, and pathogenic factors; reconnects severed injuries; stabilizes the five Zang organs; and kills gu poison.
Zhang Yin'an stated: The Dragon is the deity of the East. The Gallbladder governs Shaoyang Jia Wood. Bitter flavor enters the bones, thus treating cold-heat in the bones. Astringency resembles sourness, thus removing convulsions, epilepsy, and pathogenic factors. The Gallbladder governs the bones, and the Liver governs the sinews, thus reconnecting severed injuries. The Five Zang and Six Fu organs all depend on the Gallbladder, thus stabilizing the Five Zang. Wind below the mountain is called Gu; when Wind Qi rises, Gu poison is killed.
[Menthae Haplocalycis Herba / Perillae Folium (Zi Su)]
Odor and Flavor: Pungent, slightly warm, non-toxic. It primarily directs Qi downward, eliminates grain accumulation and food stagnation, dispels bad breath, removes pathogenic toxins, and wards off foul odors. Long-term consumption opens the spirit, lightens the body, and delays aging.
[Commentary]: Zi Su has a slightly warm nature, inheriting the Spring Qi of Heaven to enter the Liver. Its pungent flavor corresponds to the Metal taste of Earth to enter the Lung. "Directing Qi downward" refers to the Lung executing its regulatory commands. "Eliminating grain accumulation and food stagnation" occurs because the warm temperature reaches the Liver, allowing the Liver to disperse smoothly and the Spleen to transport effectively. "Dispelling bad breath, removing pathogenic toxins, and warding off foul odors" happens because pungency contains fragrance. Fragrance is the righteous Qi of Heaven and Earth; fragrance overcomes stench, thereby detoxifying and overcoming pathogens. Long-term consumption leads to clear Qi and spirit, thus opening the spirit, lightening the body, and delaying aging. Its seeds direct Qi downward especially quickly; its stems direct Qi downward, relieve distension, treat dysphagia and regurgitation, and stop heart pain; its lateral small branches open the collateral channels of the Twelve Meridians.
[Jujubae Fructus (Da Zao)] (Inferred from description)
Odor and Flavor: Sweet, neutral. It primarily tonifies the Middle Jiao, nourishes the Shen (Spirit), boosts Qi and strength, and eliminates myriad diseases. Long-term consumption lightens the body, delays aging, prevents hunger, and extends longevity.
[Poria (Fu Ling)] (Inferred from description)
Odor and Flavor: Sweet, neutral. It primarily treats dampness-induced Bi syndrome, pain in the lower back, spine, and knees, tonifies the Middle Jiao, eliminates acute diseases, benefits Essence and Qi, strengthens willpower, and makes the ears and eyes acute. Long-term consumption lightens the body, prevents hunger, and delays aging to the extent of immortality.