味苦。性寒。无毒。
【主治】主水。腹胀满。利小便。（苏恭）治十二种水气。及肾虚耳猝鸣聋。膀胱急。（甄
权）
【归经】入脾膀胱二经。为利水之品。（行积水逐留饮）
【前论】原礼曰。椒气下达。故椒目能治肾虚耳鸣。用巴豆、菖蒲同研。以松脂、黄蜡
熔为
猪上
不行
以上宣剂木部
味苦。性温。无毒。
【主治】主寒中。下气。除热。（本经）
【归经】入脾胃二经。为健脾开胃和中消食之品。
【前论】仲淳曰。谷芽具生化之性。故能调理脾胃。脾胃和则中自温。气自下。热自除
也。
味苦甘辛。性热。有毒。畏葛花、赤小豆、绿豆粉、盐、枳 。
【主治】主行药势。杀百邪恶毒瓦斯。（本经）通血脉。浓肠胃。润皮肤。消忧发怒。宣
言
畅意
【归经】入十二经。为开发宣通之品。
【前论】好古曰。辛者能散。苦者能下。甘者能居中而缓。用为导引。能通行一身之表。
至
【禁忌】丹溪曰。本草止言酒性热而有毒。不言其湿中发热。近于相火。大醉后振寒战
。
味甘。性微寒。无毒。即粟之糯者。
【主治】治寒热。利大肠。疗漆疮。（别录）治筋骨挛急。杀疮疥热毒。（孟诜）
【归经】入肺经。为宣畅之品。
【前论】时珍曰。肺疟。及阳盛阴虚夜不得眠。及食鹅鸭成瘕。妊娠下黄汁。皆治之。
【禁忌】孟诜曰。能拥五脏气。动风。迷闷人。不可多食。养生曰。粘滞易成黄积病。
小儿
[Peemu (Seed of Zanthoxylum)]
Bitter in taste. Cold in nature. Non-toxic.
[Materia Medica Indications] Primarily treats water retention, abdominal distension and fullness, and promotes urination. (Su Gong) Treats twelve types of water qi disorders, as well as sudden tinnitus and deafness due to Kidney deficiency, and urgency of the Bladder. (Zhen Quan)
[Meridian Tropism] Enters the Spleen and Bladder meridians. It is a diuretic agent. (Used to move accumulated fluid and expel retained drinking)
[Preliminary Discussion] Yuan Li stated: Since the Qi of Sichuan pepper descends, Peemu can treat tinnitus due to Kidney deficiency. [Text fragment/corruption follows: "pig upper cannot go above xuanji wood section"]
[Shumi (Millet Glutinous Rice / Foxtail Millet Glutinous Grain)]
Bitter in taste. Warm in nature. Non-toxic.
[Materia Medica Indications] Primarily treats cold in the middle jiao, directs rebellious Qi downward, and clears heat. (Shennong Ben Cao Jing)
[Meridian Tropism] Enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians. It is an agent for invigorating the Spleen, opening the appetite, harmonizing the middle, and promoting digestion.
[Preliminary Discussion] Zhong Chun stated: Guoya (Sprouted Grain) possesses the nature of generation and transformation, thus it can regulate the Spleen and Stomach. When the Spleen and Stomach are harmonized, the middle warms naturally, Qi descends naturally, and heat is cleared naturally.
[Jiu (Alcohol/Wine)]
Bitter, sweet, and acrid in taste. Hot in nature. Toxic. Averse to Ge Hua (Kudzu Flower), Chi Xiao Dou (Adzuki Bean), Lv Dou Fen (Mung Bean Powder), salt, and Zhi Ke (Immature Bitter Orange).
[Materia Medica Indications] Primarily promotes the action of medicinal substances, kills various evil toxic vapors. (Shennong Ben Cao Jing) Unblocks blood vessels, thickens the intestines and stomach, moistens the skin, eliminates worry and anger, and facilitates speech and mood.
[Meridian Tropism] Enters all twelve meridians. It is an agent for development and unblocking.
[Preliminary Discussion] Haogu stated: Acrid flavors can disperse, bitter flavors can descend, and sweet flavors remain in the center and moderate. Used as a guide, it can circulate through the exterior of the entire body. [Text fragment/corruption follows: "to"]
[Contraindications] Danxi stated: Materia medica texts only mention that wine is hot and toxic, not that it causes dampness-heat in the middle, which is close to ministerial fire. After heavy intoxication, one experiences chills and trembling.
[Shumi (Glutinous Rice from Foxtail Millet)]
Sweet in taste. Slightly cold in nature. Non-toxic. It is the glutinous variety of foxtail millet.
[Materia Medica Indications] Treats alternating chills and fever, benefits the Large Intestine, and treats lacquer dermatitis. (Xin Xiu Ben Cao) Treats spasmodic stiffness of sinews and bones, kills heat toxins from sores and scabies. (Meng Shen)
[Meridian Tropism] Enters the Lung meridian. It is an agent for dispersing and unblocking.
[Preliminary Discussion] Shizhen stated: It treats lung malaria, insomnia at night due to hyperactive Yang and deficient Yin, masses formed by eating goose or duck meat, and yellow discharge during pregnancy.
[Contraindications] Meng Shen stated: It can obstruct the Qi of the five zang organs, stir wind, cause dizziness and confusion, and should not be eaten in large quantities. Health preservation experts state: Its sticky and cloying nature easily leads to yellow accumulation disease. Children... [Text cuts off]