气微温，味苦甘辛，气味俱薄，无毒，升也，阳也。足少阴经药也。止奔豚痫 ，治女
子疝瘕，寒湿足痹，非此不治。头眩目晕，非此不除。诸风中之要药也。主苍术，治两足之
湿肿。君荆翘，散下体之痈毒。佐黄柏，止血崩如神。臣查根，逐痘毒极验。体虚气上则忌。
气温，味甘辛，无毒，气味俱薄，升也，阳也。行周身骨节疼痛之要药也。以气味能泻
气，以体用能疗风，何者？盖此剂气温而浮，故能去在表风热，亦能疗肢节拘疼。治风通用，
散湿亦宜。能驱眩晕头颅，更开目盲无见。续命汤用之，以除口眼歪斜。通圣散用之，以去
周身湿热。与条芩同用，能解大肠之风热。与杏仁同用，能散肺经之风邪。佐甘菊，善清头
目之风热。臣羌活，善解巨阳之风寒。昔王太后风病不言而脉沉，其事甚急，若以有形之汤
药与服，缓不及事，令以防风黄 煎汤，熏蒸如雾满室，则口鼻俱受其无形之气，疾斯愈矣
。何也？盖人之口通乎地，鼻通乎天，口以养阴，鼻以养阳，天主清，故鼻不受有形，而受
无形为多，地主浊，故口受有形，而兼乎无形。
气温，味辛苦，气味俱薄，升也，阳也。能凉血疏风，上清头目。辟邪毒，宣五脏，除
劳渴，通血脉，除湿痹，破结气，行瘀血，解肌表，诸疮疡风热皆用之。与羌活同用，能除
血湿。与蝉蜕同用，能散风邪。与红花同用，能行恶血。与苏子同用，能下诸气。惟其气温
而轻，故能开腠理。和醋捣烂，敷肿毒立瘥。又治产后血晕如神。大都中病即已，不可过服，
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Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis): The medicinal nature is slightly warm, the taste is bitter, sweet, and pungent. Both qi and flavor are thin. It is non-toxic, ascending, and belongs to Yang. It enters the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian. It stops Ben Tun epilepsy (a condition characterized by gas rushing from the lower abdomen to the chest and heart, accompanied by epilepsy), treats female hernia zhaja (abdominal masses with pain), and cold-dampness bi syndrome of the feet; without this herb, these conditions cannot be cured. For dizziness and vertigo, without this herb, it cannot be eliminated. It is a key herb for treating various wind invasions. When combined with Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), it treats damp swelling in both feet. As the Sovereign (Jun) herb combined with Jingqiao (Jingjie/Folium Schizonepetae), it dissipates carbuncle toxins in the lower body. As an Assistant (Zuo) herb combined with Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex), it stops metrorrhagia (profuse uterine bleeding) with miraculous effect. As a Minister (Chen) herb combined with Chagen (specific root herb), it expels acne toxin with extreme efficacy. It is contraindicated for those with deficient constitution and upward rebellious qi.
Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae): The medicinal nature is warm, the taste is sweet and pungent. It is non-toxic, and both qi and flavor are thin. It is ascending and belongs to Yang. It is a key herb for treating pain in the joints throughout the body. Because its qi and flavor can drain qi, and its form and function can treat wind, why is this? Generally, this agent has a warm nature that floats, so it can remove wind-heat at the exterior and also treat stiffness and pain in the limbs and joints. It is generally applicable for treating wind disorders and is suitable for dispersing dampness. It can drive away dizziness and vertigo, and further treat blindness. In Xuming Tang (Preservation of Life Decoction), it is used to eliminate deviation of the mouth and eyes. In Tongsheng San (Universal Salvation Powder), it is used to remove damp-heat throughout the body. Used together with Tiaoqin (Scutellariae Radix), it resolves wind-heat of the Large Intestine. Used together with Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum), it disperses wind pathogens of the Lung Meridian. As an Assistant (Zuo) herb combined with Ganju (Chrysanthemi Flos), it clears wind-heat of the head and eyes effectively. As a Minister (Chen) herb combined with Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), it resolves wind-cold of the Taiyang Meridian. Previously, Empress Dowager Wang suffered from a wind disorder that rendered her unable to speak, with a deep pulse; the situation was very critical. If administered as tangible decoctions, it would be too slow to save the matter. Instead, she was instructed to use Fangfeng decocted in water, fumigating until the mist filled the room. Thus, the mouth and nose both received the intangible qi, and the disease healed. Why? Because the human mouth connects to Earth Qi, and the nose connects to Heaven Qi. The mouth nourishes Yin, and the nose nourishes Yang. Heaven governs clarity; therefore, the nose does not receive tangible substances but mostly receives intangible qi. Earth governs turbidity; therefore, the mouth receives tangible substances and also intangible qi.
Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica): The medicinal nature is warm, the taste is pungent and bitter. Both qi and flavor are thin. It is ascending and belongs to Yang. It can cool blood and disperse wind, clearing the head and eyes upwards. It repels evil toxins, unblocks the Five Zang Organs, eliminates fatigue and thirst, unblocks blood vessels, removes damp-bi, breaks stagnant qi, promotes the circulation of blood stasis, releases the muscle layer, and is used for all types of sores, ulcers, and wind-heat. Used together with Qianghuo, it removes blood-dampness. Used together with Chantui (Cicadae Periostracum), it disperses wind pathogens. Used together with Honghua (Carthami Flos), it promotes the circulation of bad blood. Used together with Suzi (Perillae Fructus), it directs downward the rebellious qi. Only because its medicinal nature is warm and light, it can open the cou-li (pores). Mixed with vinegar and pounded into a paste, applied to swollen toxins, it heals immediately. It also treats postpartum blood syncope with miraculous effect. Generally, one should stop taking it once the illness is cured; do not overdose. Overdose...