味甘。性温。无毒。
【主治】主健脾胃。除虚热。杀脏虫。小儿五疳。小便白浊。疗泻痢。疮癣。（开宝）
【归经】入脾胃二经。为消积杀虫之品。（小儿百病要药）
【前论】时珍曰。此物味甘气温。既能杀虫。又益脾胃。所以能敛虚热而止泻痢。为幼
科要
【炮制】备要曰。勿用油黑者。亦可煨食。忌饮热茶。犯之作泻。
味甘苦。性平。一云寒。无毒。正禀天寒初之气以生。得地之阴精独浓。降也阴也。
地黄、贝母为使。
【主治】主诸暴风湿偏痹。强骨髓。杀三虫。去伏尸。（本经）保定肺气。去寒热。利
小
便。
风。除
去风热烦
【归经】入肺肾二经。为除虚热润燥痰之品。（兼泻剂 去肺肾虚热要药 清金降火益
水）
【前论】嘉谟曰。肾主津。燥则凝而为痰。得润剂。则痰化。所谓治痰之本也。仲淳曰。
痰
冬
恶
症出
【禁忌】经疏曰。胃虚无热。及泻者。均忌。
【炮制】雷公曰。凡使。酒蒸晒干。或烘干用。
味苦涩。性微温。无毒。禀春深之气而生。升也。阳也。茯苓为使。忌诸血、无鳞
鱼、莱菔、葱、蒜、铁器。
【主治】主瘰 。消痈肿。疗头面风疮。五痔。主心痛。益血气。黑髭发。悦颜色。久
服长
【归经】入肝肾二经。为益血祛风之品。（兼涩剂 滋补良药白入气分赤入血分）
【前论】汪颖曰。苦坚肾。温补肝。甘益血。涩收敛精气。能止诸疟。大约疟邪在阴分
久而
【禁忌】经疏曰。首乌为益血之品。忌与附、桂等诸燥热药同用。
以上补剂草部
[Shi Jun Zi (Quisqualis Fructus)]
Taste: Sweet. Nature: Warm. Toxicity: Non-toxic.
[Maintenance of Functions] Mainly strengthens the Spleen and Stomach. Clears deficiency heat. Kills internal parasites. Treats five types of infantile malnutrition (Gan syndrome). White turbidity in urine. Treats diarrhea and dysentery. Sores and tinea. (From *Kaibao Bencao*)
[Meridian Tropism] Enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians. It is a substance for resolving accumulation and killing parasites. (Known as an essential medicine for treating hundred diseases in children.)
[Preliminary Discussion] Li Shizhen said: This substance has a sweet taste and warm nature. It can both kill parasites and benefit the Spleen and Stomach. Therefore, it can consolidate deficiency heat and stop diarrhea and dysentery. It is an essential medicine for pediatrics.
[Processing] *Bencao Beiyao* says: Do not use those that are oily and black. It can also be roasted and eaten. Avoid drinking hot tea, as doing so will cause diarrhea.
[Tian Dong (Asparagi Radix)]
Taste: Sweet and Bitter. Nature: Neutral. Some say Cold. Toxicity: Non-toxic. It is born by inheriting the initial cold Qi of early winter, obtaining abundant Yin essence from the earth. Its action is descending; it belongs to Yin.
Guiding herbs (or compatible herbs): Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix), Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus).
[Maintenance of Functions] Mainly treats various sudden wind-dampness hemiplegic bi-syndrome. Strengthens bone marrow. Kills three types of parasites. Removes latent corpses (referring to lingering pathogenic factors or tuberculosis pathogens). (From *Shennong Bencao Jing*). Protects Lung Qi. Removes cold and heat. Promotes urination.
[Meridian Tropism] Enters the Lung and Kidney meridians. It is a substance for clearing deficiency heat and moistening dryness to resolve phlegm. (Acts as a purgative; it is an essential medicine for removing deficiency heat from the Lung and Kidney, clearing Metal, lowering Fire, and benefiting Water.)
[Preliminary Discussion] Jiamo said: The Kidney governs body fluids. Dryness causes condensation into phlegm. With moistening agents, the phlegm resolves. This is what is called the root method of treating phlegm. Zhongchun said: Phlegm syndromes arise... (The original text here seems incomplete or fragmented, implying the origin of phlegm syndromes.)
[Contraindications] *Jingshu* says: Contraindicated for those with Spleen/Stomach emptiness without heat, and for those with diarrhea.
[Processing] Lei Gong said: For usage, steam with wine until dry, or bake until dry for use.
[He Shou Wu (Polygoni Multiflori Radix)]
Taste: Bitter and Astringent. Nature: Slightly Warm. Toxicity: Non-toxic. It is born by inheriting the deep spring Qi. Its action is ascending; it belongs to Yang.
Guiding herb (or compatible herb): Fu Ling (Poria).
Avoid: All blood products, scaleless fish, Raphanus sativus (radish/daikon), scallions, garlic, and iron vessels.
[Maintenance of Functions] Mainly treats scrofula (luoli). Resolves carbuncles and swellings. Treats wind-sores on the head and face. Five types of hemorrhoids. Mainly treats heart pain. Benefits blood and Qi. Blackens beard and hair. Enhances complexion. Long-term consumption promotes longevity... (The original text here seems incomplete, typically followed by terms like "prolonging life".)
[Meridian Tropism] Enters the Liver and Kidney meridians. It is a substance for nourishing blood and dispelling wind. (Acts as an astringent; it is an excellent tonic. White enters the Qi level, Red enters the Blood level.)
[Preliminary Discussion] Wang Ying said: Bitterness solidifies the Kidney. Warmth tonifies the Liver. Sweetness benefits blood. Astringency consolidates Essence and Qi. It can stop various malaria cases. Generally, when malaria pathogens linger in the Yin level for a long time... (The original text here seems incomplete, typically implying difficulty in cure.)
[Contraindications] *Jingshu* says: He Shou Wu is a substance for nourishing blood. It is contraindicated to be used together with drying and heating drugs such as Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) and Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus).
Above are the Grass Category Tonics.