Gan (Sweet) and Xian (Salty) in nature, Ping (Neutral) in property, it expels evil pathogens and detoxifies, brightens the eyes, and promotes a lustrous complexion and healthy skin.
It belongs to the Yuan Shen (Original Spirit), possesses the power to warm the Lower Yuan (Lower Original Qi), and gradually dispels deficiency-cold. Daily, let young boys and girls exhale into a container to collect it.
It stops malaria and resolves fetal toxins; when burned to ash and taken with water, it is effective. When dried, powdered, and applied externally, it can cure omphalitis (navel sores).
This refers to Ren Bao (Human Placenta), also known as Hun Dun Yi (Chaos Coat). It is Gan (Sweet) and Xian (Salty) in nature, and Wen (Warm) in property. Originally formed from the condensation of Blood and Qi, it greatly tonifies Blood and Qi, treating all kinds of deficiency-fatigue and chronic depletion, as well as metrorrhagia (profuse uterine bleeding). It is processed by drying and powdering or steaming and pounding for medicinal use. However, it should only be used when absolutely necessary; if other herbs can serve as substitutes, how can one bear to consume human flesh?
It primarily treats bone diseases and aids in bone setting. In regions where cremation is practiced, discarded bones from cremation are collected for medicinal use. Tai Gu (Fetal Bone): Contains fetal toxins that harm the body. However, in the era of sage kings, burying exposed bones was considered a virtue, often bringing hidden blessings. Yet, practitioners who harbor desires for profit dare to take human bones as medicine. Is this truly the way of benevolent healing? This section is retained at the end of the volume, awaiting the judgment of those with benevolence.