气微寒，味苦甘，无毒。主安五脏，止疝气，去惊烦。排脓消肿，其功甚捷。益肺补肝，
其效若神。童便制，治痰之邪热无比。玄参佐之，散浮风瘙痒何难。易老用之以代人参，良
有以也。但甘则补五脏之阳，苦则补五脏之阴。反藜芦，恶防己。
气微温，味苦涩。疗头面风，消诸痈肿，长筋骨而悦颜色，益气力而止心疼。久服添精，
令人有子。与血药同用，能黑须发。与利药同用，能收痘疮。佐白芷，又止痘疮作痒。君寄
生，又驱风疾作痛。大都多年肥大者为美。忌萝菔。
气温，味辛，有小毒。主治诸般肿毒恶疮，能引诸品直至溃处，外科之圣药也。凡痈疽
未破者，能引之以开窍，已破者，能引之以排脓。又诸恶疮癣痘毒，及属风中之必用也。盖
皂荚气味辛畅，而有小毒，故能引至毒处而疏散之，且能通气导痰，又敷肿即除，搐鼻即嚏，
皆
气微寒。主五邪惊啼悲伤，消痈疽肿毒疮癞。同木通夏枯草捣末酒调，治乳奶肿痛。佐
皮条黄芩研细汤送。止痔 来血。以柴胡为君，又能却暑结之疟邪。以大力子为君，又能
透痈疽之头点。何者？盖此物遇土穿土，遇水穿水，遇山穿山，故入药用之，取其穿经络于
荣分之意也。如诸毒发不出，及无头点者，用山甲炙同皂荚刺连翘节草白芷大力子桔梗苦参
等分，煎服，须臾汗出，未成者即消，已成者即透。
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Sha Shen (Glehniae Radix). The medicinal property is slightly cold, the taste is bitter and sweet, and it is non-toxic. It primarily calms the five Zang organs, treats hernia, and eliminates fright and restlessness. Its efficacy in discharging pus and reducing swelling is very rapid. It benefits the lungs and nourishes the liver, with effects as miraculous as divine intervention. When processed with child’s urine, its ability to treat pathogenic heat from phlegm is unparalleled. When combined with Xuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix), dispelling floating wind-induced pruritus is not difficult. Yi Lao (Zhang Yuansu) used it to replace Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), which is indeed well-founded. However, the sweet flavor tonifies the Yang Qi of the five Zang organs, while the bitter flavor tonifies their Yin. It is incompatible with Li Lu (Veratri Radix) and adverse to Fang Ji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix).
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Chuan Shan Jia (Pangolin Scales). The medicinal property is slightly warm, the taste is bitter and astringent. It treats wind pathogens affecting the head and face, dissipates various carbuncles and swellings, strengthens bones and tendons, enhances complexion, boosts Qi and strength, and alleviates heart pain. Long-term consumption replenishes essence and promotes fertility. When used with blood-invigorating herbs, it can darken beard and hair. When used with diuretic herbs, it aids in the resolution of smallpox lesions. When assisted by Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), it stops itching from smallpox lesions. When used as the sovereign herb with Sang Ji Sheng (Taxilli Herba), it expels wind-diseases causing pain. Generally, those that are old, large, and plump are considered superior. Radish should be avoided.
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Zao Jia Ci (Gleditsiae Sinensis Spina). The medicinal property is warm, the taste is pungent, and it has slight toxicity. It mainly treats various types of swollen toxins and malignant sores. It can guide other herbs directly to the ulcerated site, making it a sacred medicine for external surgery. For carbuncles and furuncles that have not yet ruptured, it guides the treatment to open the orifices; for those already ruptured, it guides the treatment to discharge pus. It is also an essential herb for treating various malignant sores, tinea, smallpox toxins, and conditions caused by wind invasion. This is because Zao Jia (Gleditsiae Fructus) has a pungent and diffusing aroma and slight toxicity, allowing it to lead medication to toxic sites to dissipate them. It can also promote Qi circulation and guide out phlegm; applied to swelling, it reduces it immediately; insufflated into the nose, it induces sneezing. These are all...
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Chuan Shan Jia (Pangolin Scales). [Note: Text states "slightly cold", contrasting with previous "slightly warm"]. It mainly treats fright, crying, and sorrow caused by the five pathogenic factors, and dissipates carbuncles, furuncles, swollen toxins, sores, and leprosy. When crushed together with Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis) and Xia Ku Cao (Prunellae Spica) and taken with wine, it treats breast swelling and pain. When assisted by Pi Tiao Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix prepared in a specific manner) ground into fine powder and taken with decoction, it stops bleeding from hemorrhoids. When used as the sovereign herb with Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), it can resolve malarial pathogens caused by summer-heat stagnation. When used as the sovereign herb with Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus), it can penetrate the heads of carbuncles and furuncles. Why? Because this substance penetrates soil when encountering earth, water when encountering water, and mountains when encountering mountains. Therefore, it is used in medicine to take advantage of its ability to penetrate meridians and enter the Ying (Nutritive) level. If various toxins fail to erupt or lack a visible head, use roasted Chuan Shan Jia in equal parts with Zao Jia Ci (Gleditsiae Sinensis Spina), Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Fructus) nodes, Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix), and Ku Shen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix). Decoct and administer; sweat will appear shortly. Unformed abscesses will dissipate, and formed ones will rupture.