味甘。性滑。禀春阳之气而生。可升可降。阳也。 白者为 。
【主治】主大小便不通。利水道。除邪气。久服断谷不饥。其实尤良。（本经） 疗肠
胃
邪热
治
诜
石
【归经】入大小肠膀胱三经。为滑泄之品。（能下有形留着之物）
【前论】时珍曰。此能利窍渗湿热。去有形之积。气盛而壅者宜之。若胃寒而虚者。久
服恐
【炮制】孟诜曰。有赤白二种。赤为榆。白为 。去粗皮。取白用。
以上滑剂木部
味甘。性平。无毒。禀天地之中气。得稼穑之甘味而生。即脂麻。种出大宛。故曰胡麻。
【主治】主伤中虚羸。补五内。益气力。长肌肉。填脑髓。（本经） 坚筋骨。明耳目。
疗金
困。催
（廷飞）
【归经】入脾经。兼入肝肾肺三经。为补益滋润之品。（兼补剂）
【前论】河间曰。麻木谷而治风。盖治风先治血。血活则风散。胡麻入肝益血。故风药
不可
色者
味甘。微寒。无毒。黑脂麻生榨者入药。
【主治】主利大肠。产妇胞衣不下。（别录） 天行热闷。膈内热结。服一合。取利为
度。
（
和
【归经】入大肠经。为滋润之品。（外科要药）
【前论】士良曰。外科熬膏多用之。以其能凉血解毒。止痛生肌也。 虞抟曰。生用消
疮肿
Yubai Pi (Ulmus Radicis Cortex): Sweet in flavor. Slippery in nature. Born from the Qi of Spring Yang. Capable of ascending and descending. Belongs to Yang. The white variety is called Yubai Pi.
[Indications] Mainly treats obstruction of urination and defecation. Promotes water passages. Expels pathogenic factors. Long-term consumption allows one to abstain from grain without feeling hunger. Its fruits are particularly effective. (From *Shennong Bencao Jing*) Treats evil heat in the intestines and stomach. Shens says: Shi... (Original text here has omissions or disordered bamboo slips, translated literally)
[Meridian Tropism] Enters the Large Intestine, Small Intestine, and Bladder meridians. It is a slippery and purgative substance. (Capable of downward expulsion of tangible retained substances)
[Preliminary Discussion] Li Shizhen said: This herb can open orifices, percolate dampness, and clear heat. Removes tangible accumulations. Suitable for those with abundant Qi and stagnation. For those with cold deficiency in the Stomach, long-term consumption may... (Original text unfinished)
[Processing] Meng Shen said: There are red and white varieties. Red is Ulmus bark, white is Yubai Pi. Remove the rough outer bark, use the white part.
Above belongs to the Slippery Agents, Wood Category.
Huma (Sesamum Indicum): Sweet in flavor. Neutral in nature. Non-toxic. Inherits the harmonious Qi of Heaven and Earth, born from the sweet taste of agriculture (Jise). It is Zhima (Sesame). The seeds originated from Dayuan (Ferghana). Hence called Huma.
[Indications] Mainly treats internal injury leading to middle Qi deficiency and emaciation. Tonifies the Five Viscera. Augments Qi and strength. Promotes muscle growth. Fills the brain marrow. (From *Shennong Bencao Jing*) Strengthens sinews and bones. Clarifies ears and eyes. Treats metal wounds... fatigue... induces labor... (Note by Tingfei)
[Meridian Tropism] Enters the Spleen meridian. Also enters the Liver, Kidney, and Lung meridians. It is a tonifying and moistening substance. (Also serves as a supplementary agent)
[Preliminary Discussion] Liu Wansu said: Huma (also known as Mangu) treats wind. Generally, treating wind requires treating blood first; when blood moves freely, wind dissipates. Huma enters the Liver to nourish blood, therefore wind-dispelling herbs cannot... (Original text unfinished) Color matters... (Original text unfinished)
Mayou (Sesame Oil): Sweet in flavor. Slightly cold in nature. Non-toxic. Sesame oil pressed raw from black sesame is used for medicinal purposes.
[Indications] Mainly promotes lubrication of the Large Intestine. Helps delivery of the placenta in postpartum women. (From *Bielu*) Treats epidemic heat oppression. Heat accumulation in the chest/diaphragm. Take one he. Stop when bowel movement is achieved. (Note by He...)
[Meridian Tropism] Enters the Large Intestine meridian. It is a moistening substance. (Essential herb for external medicine)
[Preliminary Discussion] Su Shiliang said: External medicine paste boiling often uses this herb. Because it can cool blood, resolve toxicity, relieve pain, and generate flesh. Yu Tun said: Raw application can reduce carbuncle swelling...