味苦。性寒。无毒。禀天之清气。得地之苦味以生。降也。阴也。
【主治】主五内邪气。胃中热气。面赤。酒 。疮疡。（本经） 疗目赤热痛。胸心大
小
肠大
渴。（
热厥心
疝气。
【归经】入心肺胃三经。为泄火之品。（能使心肺热邪屈曲下行从小便出而三焦郁火以
解）
【前论】河间曰。治实火之血。顺气为先。气行则血自归经。治虚火之血。养正为先。
气壮
火。及痞块中火
【禁忌】经疏曰。凡脾胃虚弱。血虚发热。心肺无邪热。小便闭由膀胱气虚。均忌。
【炮制】丹溪曰。治上中二焦。连壳用。治下焦。去壳。洗去黄浆。炒用。治血病。炒
黑用
味苦辛酸。性平。无毒。得金气而兼木气以生。降也。阴也。
【主治】主大腹水肿。面目四肢浮肿。利小便水道。（本经） 肠中结气。关格不通。（甄
权）
十九粒
因悸。目
【归经】入脾大小肠三经。为润燥泄气破血之品。（脾经气分药）
【前论】陈承曰。郁李仁性专下降。善导大肠燥结。利周身水气。然下后多令人津液亏
损。
【禁忌】经疏曰。津液不足者。忌。
味辛。性温。无毒。
【主治】主冷热气攻心腹。大肠蛊毒。痰膈醋心。并以姜盐同煎。入疏气药良。（开宝）
下
一
瘴疟
【归经】入脾胃二经。为下气行水之品。（兼通剂 辛泻肺温和脾）
【前论】仲淳曰。凡人脾胃虚。则寒热不调。逆气攻走。则痰滞中焦。结成膈症。或湿
热郁
阳明
鳌按、腹皮下气。亦与槟榔同。不独子也。但槟榔破气最捷。其性为烈。腹皮下气稍迟。
其
【禁忌】经疏曰。病涉虚弱者。忌。
【炮制】思邈曰。鸩鸟多集此树。宜以酒洗清。再大豆汁洗。晒干用。
[Shanzhizi (Gardeniae Fructus)]
Taste: Bitter. Nature: Cold. Toxicity: Non-toxic. It inherits the clear Qi of Heaven and is born from the bitter taste of Earth. Its action is descending. Its attribute is Yin.
【Indications】Mainly treats evil Qi in the five Zang organs. Heat Qi in the Stomach. Redness of the face. Conditions caused by excessive alcohol consumption. Sores and ulcers. (From *Ben Jing*) Treats red, hot, and painful eyes. Discomfort in the chest and heart region. Excessive thirst due to heat in the Large Intestine and Small Intestine. Heartache caused by heat jue syndrome. Hernia.
【Meridian Tropism】Enters the Heart, Lung, and Stomach meridians. It is a herb that drains fire. (It can cause the heat evil of the Heart and Lung to curve downward and exit via urination, thereby resolving the stagnant fire of the San Jiao.)
【Preceding Discussions】Hejian stated: To treat bleeding caused by excess fire, regulating Qi should be prioritized. When Qi moves, blood naturally returns to its vessels. To treat bleeding caused by deficiency fire, nourishing righteousness (Zheng Qi) should be prioritized. When Qi is strong, fire subsides... [Text incomplete].
【Contraindications】*Yi Zong Jin Jian* notes: Contraindicated for those with Spleen and Stomach deficiency, blood deficiency with fever, absence of excess heat in the Heart and Lung, and urinary retention due to Bladder Qi deficiency.
【Processing】Danxi stated: For treating disorders of the Upper and Middle Jiao, use with the shell. For treating disorders of the Lower Jiao, remove the shell. Wash away the yellow liquid. Use after stir-frying. For treating blood diseases, use after stir-frying until charred.
[Yuliren (Prunus japonica Seed)]
Taste: Bitter, Pungent, Sour. Nature: Neutral. Toxicity: Non-toxic. It is born from Metal Qi combined with Wood Qi. Its action is descending. Its attribute is Yin.
【Indications】Mainly treats abdominal edema. Edema of the face, eyes, and four limbs. Promotes urination through the water passages. (From *Ben Jing*) Knotting Qi in the intestines. Guan Ge obstruction (inability to swallow or vomit). (From Zhen Quan's works) Palpitations... [Text incomplete] Eyes... [Text incomplete].
【Meridian Tropism】Enters the Spleen, Large Intestine, and Small Intestine meridians. It is a herb that moistens dryness, drains Qi, and breaks blood stasis. (It is a Qi-level herb for the Spleen meridian.)
【Preceding Discussions】Chen Cheng stated: Yuliren has a specific descending nature. It excels at guiding out dryness and constipation in the Large Intestine and promoting water Qi throughout the body. However, after purgation, it often causes damage to Body Fluids.
【Contraindications】*Yi Zong Jin Jian* notes: Contraindicated for those with insufficient Body Fluids.
[Dafupi (Areca Catkin Peel)]
Taste: Pungent. Nature: Warm. Toxicity: Non-toxic.
【Indications】Mainly treats Cold and Heat Qi attacking the Heart and Abdomen. Gut parasites/toxins in the Large Intestine. Phlegm obstruction and acid regurgitation. Decoct together with Ginger and Salt. Adding Qi-regulating herbs yields good results. (From *Kai Bao Ben Cao*) Descends... [Text incomplete] Malaria.
【Meridian Tropism】Enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians. It is a herb that descends Qi and promotes water metabolism. (Acts as a unblocking agent; Pungent drains the Lung, Warm harmonizes the Spleen.)
【Preceding Discussions】Zhongchun stated: When a person's Spleen and Stomach are deficient, Cold and Heat are not harmonious. Counterflow Qi attacks and wanders, causing Phlegm to stagnate in the Middle Jiao, forming Obstruction syndromes. Or Damp-Heat stagnates... [Text incomplete] Yangming. Ao's Commentary: The Qi-descending effect of Dafupi is similar to Binglang (Areca Nut). It is not limited to the seed. However, Binglang breaks Qi most swiftly and its nature is fierce. Dafupi descends Qi slightly slower. Its... [Text incomplete].
【Contraindications】*Yi Zong Jin Jian* notes: Contraindicated for conditions involving deficiency.
【Processing】Simiao stated: Venomous birds (Zhen Niao) often gather on this tree. It is advisable to wash it clean with Wine. Then wash it with Soybean Juice. Dry it in the sun before use.