《内经》曰∶天食人以五气，地食人以五味。果实菜谷皆地产也。又云∶五谷为养，
五果为助，五菜为充，是以草实曰 ，木实曰果。礼云∶枣曰新之，栗曰撰之，桃曰胆
之， 梨曰攒之，则治果实有法矣。烹葵断壶，纪乎豳风，芥酱 羹，以养父母，则
用五菜有道矣。牛宜 ，羊宜黍，豕宜稷，犬宜粱，雁宜麦，则配五谷有方，然其物有不
宜常食者，有不宜食者。经云∶阴之所生，本在五味，阴之五宫，伤在五味。人安可不知
其所禁忌乎？
果子生食生疮。
【注】果生之性，多湿多热而有毒，或生食之，故令生疮，腹胀作泄。
果子落地经宿，虫蚁食之者，人大忌食之。
【注】凡果落地，隔夜尚不可食，而况虫蚁食者乎？见之者切不可食。
生米停留多日，有损处，食之伤人。
【注】凡食之物停留多日，或隔夜者，若有损处，即虫鼠所啮之余，皆有毒伤人。
桃子多食，令人热，仍不得入水浴，令人病寒热淋沥病。
【注】桃味甘酸性热，若多食者，令人热。入水浴者，则湿与热相抟，不得宣散，故令
人外寒热，内成癃症也。
杏、酪不熟伤人（一云杀人）。
【注】杏味酸苦有毒，酪酿未熟，若食之，恐害人也。
梅多食，坏人齿。
【注】梅味苦酸，若多食者，令人齿损，齿者骨之余也，因肾主液而合骨，故伤齿。
李不可多食，令人胪胀。
【注】李味酸涩，若多食，则中气不舒，故令人腹胀。
林檎不可多食，令人百脉弱。
【注】林檎味酸涩，多食则令百脉不得宣，故脉弱。
橘柚多食，令人口爽，不知五味。
【注】《尚书》注∶小曰橘、大曰柚。二者其味皆酸而性寒，若过食，则口虽爽而五
味不知焉。
梨不可多食，令人寒中。金疮、产妇亦不宜食。
【注】梨味甘酸性寒，若过食则令人中焦寒，金疮、产妇更宜戒之。
樱桃、杏，多食伤筋骨。
【注】樱桃、杏味酸性寒，若过食则伤筋骨。《内经》云∶酸则伤筋，寒主伤肾，故伤
筋骨。
安石榴不可多食，损人肺。
【注】安石榴味酸涩，酸涩则气滞。肺主气，宜利而不宜滞，滞则伤损矣，故不可过
食也。
胡桃不可多食，令人动痰饮。
【集注】程林曰∶胡桃润肺消痰，何以动痰饮？因其性热，多食则令人火动，煎熬津
液而为痰饮矣。
生枣多食，令人热渴气胀，寒热。羸弱者，弥不可食，伤人。
【注】枣性热生渴，味甘生满，羸弱者内热必盛，脾胃必虚，故令人寒热，尤不可食。
食诸果中毒治之方
猪骨（ 黑）
上一味，为末，水服方寸匕。亦治马肝及漏脯等毒。
【方解】以猪骨治果子毒，物性相制使然。治马肝毒者。以猪畜属水，马畜属火，此水
克火之义也。治漏脯毒者，亦骨肉相感之义耳。
木耳赤色及仰生者勿食。菌仰卷者及赤色者，不可食。
【注】木耳诸菌，皆覆卷而生，若仰卷而生，形色皆异，必有毒也，故不可食。
食诸菌中毒，闷乱欲死，治之方
人粪汁饮一升。土浆饮一二升。大豆浓煮汁饮。服诸吐、利药，并解。
【集解】李 曰∶闷乱欲死，毒在胃也。服吐、利药并解，使毒瓦斯上下分消也。
食枫树菌而笑不止，治之以前方
【集解】李 曰∶心主笑，笑不止，是毒瓦斯入心也。以前方治之则解耳。
误食野芋烦乱欲死，治之以前方
【集解】李 曰∶烦出于肺，烦乱欲死，故知毒瓦斯入肺也，亦用前方。
蜀椒闭口者有毒，误食之戟人咽喉，气病欲绝，或吐下白沫，身体痹冷。急治之方∶
肉桂煎汁饮之。多饮凉水一二升。或食蒜。或浓煮豉饮之，并解。
【方解】蜀椒味辛辣，性热有毒，闭口者其毒更胜。如桂与蒜，皆大辛大热之物，通
血脉辟邪秽，以热治热，是从治之法也。冷水清凉解热，地浆得土气，以万物本乎土，亦
莫不复归于土，见土则毒已化矣。饮豉汁者，吐以去其毒也。
正月勿食葱，令人面生游风。
【注】葱味辛散，通阳气而走头面，食生葱过于发散，故面生游风。
二月勿食蓼，伤人肾。
【注】蓼味辛散，辛能走肾。二月卯木主令，肾主闭藏，若食之则伤肾，故曰∶勿食。
三月勿食小蒜，伤人志性。
【注】蒜辛热有毒，夺气伤神，三月阳气盛，故勿食。
四月、八月勿食胡荽，伤人神。
【注】胡荽辛温开窍，四月阳气盛，八月阴气敛，若食此辛散之味，必伤神也。
五月勿食韭，令人乏气力。
【注】韭春食则香，夏食则臭，是月食之则乏气力。
五月五日，勿食一切生菜，发百病。
【注】五月五日，天中节，是日纯阳，人当养阳以顺时，若食生菜，是伐天和，故百
病发焉。
六月、七月勿食茱萸，伤神气。
【注】茱萸辛热走气，六月阳气盛张，七月阴微将敛，若食此辛热之味，有伤神气也。
八月、九月勿食姜，伤人神。
【注】姜性热，味辛辣，八、九两月，秋主收敛，过于辛散，故伤人之神。朱子晦庵
云∶秋食姜，夭人天年。谓其辛走气泻肺也。
十月勿食椒，损人心，伤人脉。
【注】椒性热，味辛辣，十月阳气尽敛，若食此辛热之味，必损心伤脉。
十月勿食被霜生菜，令人面无光，目涩，心痛，腰疼，或发心疟。疟发时，手足十指
爪皆青困萎。
【注】《道藏》云∶六阴之月，万物至此，归根复命，以待来复，不可食寒冷。生菜性
冷，经霜则寒，若食此，是伐天和，故有此等证。
十一月、十二月勿食薤，令人多涕唾。
【注】薤味辛散走肺气，食之令人多涕唾。
四季勿食生葵，令人饮食不化，发百病，非但食中，药中皆不可用，深宜慎之。
【注】脾旺寄于四时之季月，生葵滑利伤脾，若食之则饮食不化，而发百病。
葱、韭初生芽者，食之伤人心气。
【注】初生芽者，含抑郁而未透发，故食伤心气。
饮白酒，食生韭，令人病增。
【注】酒多湿，韭性热，湿热相合，令人病增。
生葱不可共蜜，食之杀人，独颗蒜弥甚。
【注】葱、蒜皆不可共蜜食，若共食令人利下。
枣合生葱食之。令人病。
【按】此义未详。
食糖蜜后，四日内食生葱、韭，令人心痛。
【注】蜜与葱及韭、蒜皆相反，虽食蜜后四日内，犹忌之，若犯令人心痛。
生葱和雄鸡、白犬肉食之，令人七窍经年流血。
【集注】李 曰∶此皆生风发火之物，若合食则血气更淖溢不和，故七窍流血。
夜食诸姜、蒜、葱等，伤人心。
【注】此皆辛热辣物，夜属阴气，主收敛，不宜食而食之，则扰阳气，故曰∶伤人心。
芜菁根多食，令人气胀。
【注】此言不可过食，若过食则动气而胀也。
薤不共牛肉作羹，食之成瘕病，韭亦然。
【注】薤、韭同牛肉食，皆难克化，积而不消，则成 瘕。
多食动痔病。
【注】药性滑有毒，滑而易下，故发痔病。
野苣不可同蜜食之，作内痔。
【注】野苣味苦性寒，若同蜜食，必成内痔。
白苣不可共酪同食，作 虫。
【注】白苣味苦性寒，乳酪味甘性热，一寒一热而成湿，湿成则生虫，故曰∶不可食。
黄瓜食之发热病。
【注】黄瓜多湿有毒。程林曰∶动寒热虚热，天行热病及病后，皆不可食。
葵心不可食，伤人；叶尤冷，黄背、赤背、赤茎者，勿食之。
【注】葵心有毒，背叶反常亦有毒，不可食。
胡荽久食之令多忘。
【注】胡荽辛温开窍，久食耗心血，故令人多忘。
病患不可食胡荽及黄花菜。
【注】胡荽耗气，黄花菜破气耗血，皆病患忌食。
芋不可多食，动病。
【注】芋滞有毒，多食则脾困而胀生，故戒多食。
妊娠食姜，令子余指。
【注】余指，手多一指也。姜形类指，物性相感如此。
蓼多食，发心病。蓼和生鱼食之，令人夺气，阴核疼痛。
【集注】孙思邈曰∶食蓼过多有毒，发心痛，以气味辛温故也，生鱼 属合食，则相
犯夺气也。阴核痛，亦湿热致病耳。
芥菜不可共兔肉食之，成恶邪病。
【注】凡物性相反，不可同食，同食则成恶邪病。
小蒜多食，伤人力。
【注】小蒜辛温小毒，若多食气散，故伤心力。
食躁式躁方
【按】食躁式躁之“式”字，当是“或”字，应改之。
【注】食躁或躁者，即今之食后时或恶心，欲吐不吐之病也，故以豉汤吐之。
豉浓煮汁饮之。
钩吻与芹莱相似，误食之杀人。解之方∶
【注】太阴之精，名曰钩吻，入口则死。葛洪云∶钩吻生处，无他草，茎上有毛。
荠 （八两）
上一味，水六升，煮取二升，温分二服。
菜中有水莨菪，叶圆而光，有毒，误食令人狂乱，状如中风，或吐血。治之方∶
甘草煮汁，服之即解。
春秋二时，龙带精入芹菜中，人偶食之为病，发时手青腹满，痛不可忍，名蚊龙病。
治之方∶
硬糖（二三斤）
上一味，日两度服之，吐出如蜥蝎三五枚，瘥。
【方解】芹生陂泽之中，蚊龙虽变化莫测，其精焉能入此。大抵是蜥蜴虺蛇，春夏之交，
遗精于此耳。且蛇嗜芹，尤为可证。按《外台秘要》云∶蚊龙子生在芹上，误食入腹，变
成龙子，饴、粳米、杏仁、乳饼煮粥食之，吐出蚊子大验。张机用硬糖治之，考《本草》并
无硬糖，当是粳米、饴糖无疑。二物味甘，甘能解毒是也。
食苦瓠中毒，治之方
黍穣煮汁，数服之解。
【注】《风俗通》云∶烧穣可以杀瓠。又云∶种瓜之家不烧漆，物性相畏有如是也。人
过食苦瓠，吐利不止者，以黍穣汁解之，本诸此。
扁豆，寒热者，不可食之。
【注】扁豆性滞而补，如患寒热者忌之。
久食小豆，令人枯燥。
【注】小豆即赤豆也，性主利水，久食令肌肤枯燥。
食大豆屑，忌啖猪肉。
【注】大豆即黄豆也，若同猪肉食之，则闭气，故忌之，小儿尤当忌之。
大麦久食，令人作 。
【集注】李 曰∶ 疥同。盖麦入心，久食则心气盛而内热。《内经》曰∶诸疮疡
皆属心火。故作 。
白黍米不可同饴蜜食，亦不可合葵食之。
【注】黍米多热，多食心烦。饴蜜味甘，多食中满。《食疗》云∶黍米同葵食成痼疾。
物性相反如此。
KT 麦面多食之，令人发落。
【按】此义未详。
盐多食伤人肺。
【注】盐味咸，过食伤肺，发嗽哮喘。
食冷物，冰人齿。
食热物，勿饮冷水。
【注】寒热相抟，脾胃乃伤。
饮酒食生苍耳，令人心痛。
【注】酒性纯阳，苍耳味苦有毒，苦先入心，饮酒以行其毒，故心痛。
夏月大醉汗流，不得冷水洗着身及使扇即成病。
【注】夏月饮酒汗流，则腠理开，若浴水及使扇，寒风相抟，或即成黄汗，或即成漏
风，戒之慎之！
饮酒大醉，灸腹背，令人肠结。
【注】灸家云∶毋灸大醉人。即此义也。
醉后勿饱食，发寒热。
【注】醉则肝、胆之气肆行，木来侮土，故曰∶勿食饱，发寒热。
饮酒食猪肉，卧秫稻穗中，则发黄。
【注】酒性多湿多热，饮酒食肉，则湿热交蒸于中宫，卧秫稻穣中，则湿热困于外，故
发黄也。
食饴多饮酒，大忌。
【按】谚云∶酒家忌甘，此义未详。
凡酒及水，照见人影动者，不可饮之。
【注】见此影动者，乃怪异也，切不可饮之。
醋合酪食之，令人血瘕。
【注】酪性粘滞，醋性酸收，故令成血瘕。
食白米粥，勿食生苍耳，成走注。
【注】白米粥、苍耳子同食，成走注病，然必性味不合也。
食甜粥已，食盐即吐。
【注】粥甘盐咸，先食甜已，复过食盐即吐，理必然也。
犀角箸搅饮食沫出，及浇地坟起者，食之杀人。
【注】《抱朴子》云∶犀食百草及众木之棘。故知饮食之毒，若搅饮食沫出者，必有
毒也。浇地坟起者，此怪异也，故食之杀人。
饮食中毒烦满，治之方
苦参（三两） 苦酒（一升半）
上二味，煮三沸，三上三下，服之吐食出，即瘥。
【方解】苦参味苦，苦酒味酸，酸苦涌泄而去其毒，烦满自除。
又方∶
犀角汤亦佳。
【注】中毒烦满，毒在胃中，犀角解胃中毒。
贪食，食多不消，心腹坚满痛，治之方∶
盐（一升） 水（三升）
上二味，煮令盐消，分三服，当吐出食，便瘥。
【方解】盐咸能软坚，又能涌泄，坚满自除。
矾石生入腹，破人心肝，亦禁水。
【注】矾性酸涩，无故用之，伤心肝，矾得水则化，物性相畏，故亦禁水。
商陆以水服，杀人。
【注】商陆大毒，能行水而忌水服，物性相恶而然。
葶苈子敷头疮，药气入脑，杀人。
【注】葶苈大寒，虽能敷疮杀虫，然药气善能下行，则疮毒亦内攻入脑矣。故杀人。
水银入人耳及六畜等皆死。以金银着耳边，水银则吐。
【注】水银大毒，入耳则沉经坠络，皆能死人。以金银着耳门，引之则吐出，此物性
感召之理，犹磁石之引针也。
苦楝无子者，杀人。
The *Neijing* (Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic) states: Heaven nourishes humans with the Five Qi, and Earth nourishes humans with the Five Flavors. Fruits, vegetables, and grains are all products of the Earth. It also says: The Five Grains serve as nourishment, the Five Fruits as assistance, and the Five Vegetables as supplementation. Therefore, the fruit of herbs is called "shen" (mulberry), and the fruit of trees is called "guo" (fruit). The *Liji* (Book of Rites) states: Dates are called "Xin zhi", chestnuts are called "Zhuan zhi", peaches are called "Dan zhi", and pears are called "Cuan zhi". This shows that there are methods for preparing fruits. Cooking okra involves cutting the pot-like calyx, recorded in the *Odes of Bin*. Using mustard sauce to make soup to nourish parents shows that there is a way to use vegetables. Beef pairs well with mutton, mutton with broomcorn millet, pork with foxtail millet, dog meat with barnyard millet, and goose meat with wheat. This shows that pairing with grains has its rules. However, among these foods, some are not suitable for frequent consumption, and some are absolutely forbidden. Medical classics state: The generation of Yin essence originates from the Five Flavors; yet the five viscera storing Yin essence are damaged by the Five Flavors. How can people not know their taboos?
Eating raw fruits causes sores.
[Annotation] Raw fruits tend to be damp, hot, and toxic. Eating them raw leads to sores, abdominal distension, and diarrhea.
Fruits that have fallen to the ground and been left overnight, especially those eaten by insects or ants, are strictly forbidden for humans to eat.
[Annotation] Any fruit that has fallen and stayed overnight should not be eaten, let alone those eaten by insects or ants. If seen, one must absolutely not eat them.
Raw rice stored for many days, if damaged, will harm the body if eaten.
[Annotation] Any food stored for many days or overnight, if damaged, implies it has been gnawed by insects or rodents. Such food is toxic and harmful.
Excessive consumption of peaches causes internal heat. One must not bathe in water afterwards, as it induces chills, fever, and dribbling urinary symptoms.
[Annotation] Peaches are sweet and sour in taste and hot in nature. Excessive consumption causes internal heat. Bathing in water causes dampness and heat to bind together without dispersing, leading to external chills and fever, and internal retention of urine (long zheng).
Apricots and unfermented dairy curds injure humans (some say they kill).
[Annotation] Apricots are sour and bitter and toxic. Unfermented dairy curds, if consumed, may harm the person.
Excessive consumption of plums damages teeth.
[Annotation] Plums are bitter and sour. Excessive consumption damages teeth. Teeth are the surplus of bones; since the Kidney governs fluids and connects to bones, this injury affects the teeth.
Plums should not be eaten in excess, as they cause abdominal distension.
[Annotation] Plums are sour and astringent. Excessive consumption stagnates middle-jiao Qi, causing abdominal distension.
Apples (Lin Qin) should not be eaten in excess, as they weaken the meridians.
[Annotation] Apples are sour and astringent. Excessive consumption prevents the free flow of meridians, resulting in weak pulses.
Excessive consumption of tangerines and pomelos impairs taste, making one unable to discern the five flavors.
[Annotation] The commentary on the *Shangshu* states: Small ones are tangerines, large ones are pomelos. Both are sour and cold in nature. Overconsumption clears the mouth but dulls the sense of taste.
Pears should not be eaten in excess, as they chill the middle jiao. They are also unsuitable for patients with metal wounds or postpartum women.
[Annotation] Pears are sweet and sour and cold in nature. Overconsumption chills the middle jiao. Patients with metal wounds and postpartum women should strictly avoid them.
Excessive consumption of cherries and apricots damages sinews and bones.
[Annotation] Cherries and apricots are sour and cold. Overconsumption damages sinews and bones. The *Neijing* states: Sourness injures sinews; coldness injures the Kidney. Thus, sinews and bones are harmed.
Pomegranates should not be eaten in excess, as they damage the Lungs.
[Annotation] Pomegranates are sour and astringent. Astringency causes Qi stagnation. The Lung governs Qi and prefers free flow over stagnation. Stagnation causes damage, so excessive consumption is prohibited.
Walnuts should not be eaten in excess, as they generate phlegm-fluids.
[Collected Commentary] Cheng Lin says: Waltons moisten the Lungs and resolve phlegm; why do they generate phlegm-fluids? Because their nature is hot. Excessive consumption stirs fire, which boils body fluids into phlegm-fluids.
Excessive consumption of raw dates causes heat, thirst, Qi distension, and chills/fever. Emaciated individuals must absolutely avoid them, as they are harmful.
[Annotation] Dates are hot and generate thirst; sweet and generate fullness. Emaciated individuals have abundant internal heat and deficient Spleen/Stomach, leading to chills/fever. They should especially avoid eating them.
Formula for treating poisoning from various fruits:
Pig bone (charred black)
Grind the above single ingredient into powder. Take with water using a measure of one cun bi. It also treats poisoning from horse liver and leaky bread.
[Formula Explanation] Pig bone treats fruit poison due to mutual restriction of material properties. To treat horse liver poison: Pigs belong to Water, horses to Fire; this follows the principle of Water overcoming Fire. To treat leaky bread poison: It follows the principle of mutual感应 (interaction) between flesh and bone.
Do not eat red wood ear mushrooms or those growing upwards. Do not eat mushrooms that curl upwards or are red.
[Annotation] Wood ear and other mushrooms typically grow downwards and curl. If they grow upwards or have abnormal colors, they are likely toxic and should not be eaten.
Formula for treating poisoning from various mushrooms, causing severe chest tightness, confusion, and near-death sensation:
Drink one sheng of human feces juice. Drink one to two sheng of soil slurry. Drink thick decoction of soybeans. Taking emetics or purgatives also resolves the toxicity.
[Collected Commentary] Li Xun says: Chest tightness and near-death sensation indicate poison in the Stomach. Emetics and purgatives resolve it by dispersing the toxic qi up and down.
For uncontrollable laughter caused by eating maple tree mushrooms, treat with the previous formula.
[Collected Commentary] Li Xun says: The Heart governs laughter. Uncontrollable laughter indicates toxic qi entering the Heart. The previous formula resolves it.
For severe restlessness and near-death sensation caused by eating wild taro, treat with the previous formula.
[Collected Commentary] Li Xun says: Restlessness originates from the Lungs. Severe restlessness indicates toxic qi entering the Lungs. Use the previous formula.
Closed-mouth Sichuan pepper (Huajiao) is toxic. Accidental ingestion causes throat piercing pain, critical Qi disturbance, vomiting/diarrhea of white foam, and body numbness/coldness. Emergency treatment formula:
Decoct Cinnamon Twig (Rou Gui) and drink. Drink one to two sheng of cold water. Or eat garlic. Or drink thick decoction of fermented soybeans (Chi Dou). All resolve the toxicity.
[Formula Explanation] Sichuan pepper is pungent, spicy, hot, and toxic; closed-mouth peppers are more toxic. Cinnamon and garlic are acrid and hot, promoting blood circulation and dispelling evil. Treating heat with heat is a counter-treatment method. Cold water clears heat. Soil slurry carries Earth qi; since all things originate from and return to Earth, Earth neutralizes the poison. Drinking soybean juice induces vomiting to expel the toxin.
In the first lunar month, do not eat scallions, as they cause migratory wind on the face.
[Annotation] Scallions are acrid and dispersing, guiding Yang Qi to the head and face. Eating raw scallions disperses too much, causing migratory wind on the face.
In the second lunar month, do not eat smartweed (Liao), as it damages the Kidneys.
[Annotation] Smartweed is acrid and dispersing; acridity travels to the Kidneys. In the second month, Mao Wood governs. The Kidneys govern storage. Eating it damages the Kidneys, hence the prohibition.
In the third lunar month, do not eat small garlic, as it harms mental faculties.
[Annotation] Garlic is acrid, hot, and toxic, depleting Qi and harming the Spirit. In the third month, Yang Qi is abundant, so avoid eating it.
In the fourth and eighth lunar months, do not eat coriander (Hu Sui), as it harms the Spirit.
[Annotation] Coriander is acrid, warm, and opens orifices. In the fourth month, Yang Qi is abundant; in the eighth month, Yin Qi gathers. Consuming such acrid-dispersing substances harms the Spirit.
In the fifth lunar month, do not eat leeks, as they deplete Qi and strength.
[Annotation] Leeks are fragrant in spring but foul in summer. Eating them in this month depletes Qi and strength.
On the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, do not eat any raw vegetables, as they trigger hundred diseases.
[Annotation] The fifth day of the fifth month is the Dragon Boat Festival, characterized by pure Yang. Humans should nourish Yang to align with the season. Eating raw vegetables disrupts Heavenly Harmony, triggering diseases.
In the sixth and seventh lunar months, do not eat cornelian cherry (Zhu Yu), as it harms Spirit and Qi.
[Annotation] Cornelian cherry is acrid, hot, and moves Qi. In the sixth month, Yang Qi expands; in the seventh, Yin is slight and gathering. Consuming acrid-hot substances harms Spirit and Qi.
In the eighth and ninth lunar months, do not eat ginger, as it harms the Spirit.
[Annotation] Ginger is hot and pungent-spicy. In the eighth and ninth months, Autumn governs convergence. Excessive acrid-dispersion harms the Spirit. Zhu Xi said: Eating ginger in autumn shortens lifespan because its acridity moves Qi and drains the Lungs.
In the tenth lunar month, do not eat Sichuan pepper, as it damages the Heart and vessels.
[Annotation] Pepper is hot and pungent-spicy. In the tenth month, Yang Qi is fully gathered. Consuming acrid-hot substances damages the Heart and vessels.
In the tenth lunar month, do not eat frost-bitten raw vegetables. It causes lackluster complexion, dry eyes, heart pain, lower back pain, or Heart Malaria. During malaria attacks, fingernails and toenails turn blue, listless, and atrophic.
[Annotation] The *Daozang* states: In the six Yin months, all things return to their roots. Cold foods should be avoided. Raw vegetables are cold; after frost, they become very cold. Eating them disrupts Heavenly Harmony, causing these symptoms.
In the eleventh and twelfth lunar months, do not eat buckler mustard (Xie), as it increases saliva and nasal discharge.
[Annotation] Xie is acrid and dispersing, affecting Lung Qi. Consumption increases secretions.
In all four seasons, do not eat raw okra. It impedes digestion and triggers hundred diseases. It is contraindicated not only in food but also in medicine. Exercise extreme caution.
[Annotation] The Spleen prospers during the seasonal transition months. Raw okra is slippery and damaging to the Spleen. Consumption impedes digestion and triggers diseases.
Eating sprouts of scallions and leeks damages Heart Qi.
[Annotation] Sprouts contain stagnant Qi not yet fully expressed. Eating them damages Heart Qi.
Drinking white wine and eating raw leeks exacerbates disease.
[Annotation] Wine is damp; leeks are hot. Damp-heat combination worsens disease.
Raw scallions must not be eaten with honey; doing so can be fatal. Single-clove garlic is even more dangerous.
[Annotation] Scallions and garlic must not be eaten with honey. Doing so causes diarrhea.
Eating dates with raw scallions causes illness.
[Commentary] The rationale is unclear.
Eating raw scallions or leeks within four days after consuming sugar or honey causes heart pain.
[Annotation] Honey opposes scallions, leeks, and garlic. Even within four days of consuming honey, avoidance is necessary. Violation causes heart pain.
Eating raw scallions with rooster or white dog meat causes bleeding from the seven orifices for years.
[Collected Commentary] Li Xun says: These are substances that generate wind and fire. Combined consumption causes chaotic blood and Qi flow, leading to bleeding from the seven orifices.
Eating ginger, garlic, or scallions at night damages the Heart.
[Annotation] These are acrid, hot, and spicy. Night belongs to Yin and governs convergence. Eating them disturbs Yang Qi, thus damaging the Heart.
Excessive consumption of turnip roots causes Qi distension.
[Annotation] This warns against overeating. Overconsumption moves Qi and causes distension.
Cooking Xie (buckler mustard) with beef causes Zha masses (abdominal lumps); the same applies to leeks.
[Annotation] Xie and leeks are hard to digest with beef. Accumulation without resolution forms Zha masses.
Excessive consumption triggers hemorrhoids.
[Annotation] The drug property is slippery and slightly toxic. Slippery nature promotes downward movement, triggering hemorrhoids.
Eating wild lettuce with honey causes internal hemorrhoids.
[Annotation] Wild lettuce is bitter and cold. Combined with honey, it forms internal hemorrhoids.
Eating white lettuce with dairy curds causes worms.
[Annotation] White lettuce is bitter and cold; dairy curds are sweet and hot. Cold and heat combine to form dampness. Dampness generates worms; hence, they should not be eaten together.
Eating cucumbers causes febrile diseases.
[Annotation] Cucumbers are damp and toxic. Cheng Lin says: They induce chills/fever and deficiency heat. They are contraindicated in epidemic febrile diseases and post-illness recovery.
Okra hearts are toxic and harmful. Leaves are particularly cold. Avoid leaves with yellow backs, red backs, or red stems.
[Annotation] Okra hearts are toxic. Abnormal leaf coloration indicates toxicity. Do not eat.
Long-term consumption of coriander causes forgetfulness.
[Annotation] Coriander is acrid, warm, and opens orifices. Long-term consumption depletes Heart Blood, causing forgetfulness.
Patients should avoid coriander and daylily.
[Annotation] Coriander depletes Qi; daylily breaks Qi and depletes Blood. Both are contraindicated for patients.
Taro should not be eaten in excess, as it aggravates disease.
[Annotation] Taro is sticky and toxic. Excessive consumption burdens the Spleen and causes distension; hence, moderation is advised.
Pregnant women eating ginger may give birth to children with polydactyly (extra fingers/toes).
[Annotation] Polydactyly means an extra digit. Ginger resembles fingers; material properties interact sympathetically.
Excessive consumption of smartweed causes Heart disease. Eating smartweed with raw fish depletes Qi and causes genital pain.
[Collected Commentary] Sun Simiao says: Excessive smartweed is toxic and causes heart pain due to its acrid-warm nature. Eating it with raw fish violates mutual restrictions, depleting Qi. Genital pain is also caused by damp-heat.
Mustard greens must not be eaten with rabbit meat, as they cause malignant evil diseases.
[Annotation] Substances with opposing properties must not be eaten together. Doing so causes malignant evil diseases.
Excessive consumption of small garlic depletes strength.
[Annotation] Small garlic is acrid, warm, and slightly toxic. Excessive consumption scatters Qi, damaging Heart strength.
Formula for Food-induced Restlessness or Agitation:
[Commentary] The character "Shi" in "Food-induced Shi Zao" should be corrected to "Huo" (or).
[Annotation] Food-induced agitation refers to postprandial nausea and retching without vomiting. Treat with Fermented Soybean Decoction to induce vomiting.
Boil fermented soybeans (Chi Dou) thickly and drink the juice.
Gong Wen (Hook Vine) resembles celery. Accidental ingestion is fatal. Antidote formula:
[Annotation] Gong Wen is the essence of Taiyin. Ingestion is fatal. Ge Hong stated: Where Gong Wen grows, no other grass exists; its stem has hairs.
She Que (8 liang)
Add six sheng of water, boil to obtain two sheng. Take warm, divided into two doses.
Water Henbane (Shui Lang Dang) in vegetables has round, shiny leaves and is toxic. Accidental ingestion causes mania resembling stroke or hematemesis. Treatment formula:
Decoct Licorice Root (Gan Cao) and drink. It resolves immediately.
In Spring and Autumn, dragons carry essence into celery. Accidental consumption causes illness: cyanotic hands, abdominal fullness, unbearable pain, named Wulong Disease.
Treatment formula:
Hard Sugar (2-3 jin)
Take twice daily. Vomiting out three to five lizard-like objects indicates recovery.
[Formula Explanation] Celery grows in marshes. Dragons are unpredictable, but their essence cannot enter here. Likely, lizards or vipers deposit essence here during Spring-Summer transition. Snakes love celery, proving this. *Waitai Miyao* states: Wulong eggs grow on celery. If ingested, they transform into dragon offspring. Eating porridge made with maltose, rice, almonds, and milk cakes vomits them out effectively. Zhang Zhongjing used hard sugar. *Bencao* records no hard sugar; it is likely rice maltose. Both are sweet; sweetness detoxifies.
Formula for Bitter Gourd Poisoning:
Boil sorghum stalks (Shu Rang) and drink. Multiple doses resolve it.
[Annotation] *Fengsu Tong* states: Burning stalks kills gourds. Melon growers do not burn lacquer; materials fear each other. For excessive bitter gourd consumption with persistent vomiting/diarrhea, sorghum stalk juice resolves it based on this principle.
Patients with chills and fever should not eat broad beans.
[Annotation] Broad beans are sticky and tonifying. Contraindicated for chills/fever patients.
Long-term consumption of adzuki beans causes dryness.
[Annotation] Adzuki beans promote urination. Long-term consumption dries skin and muscles.
When consuming soybean bran, avoid pork.
[Annotation] Soybeans (yellow beans) combined with pork obstruct Qi. Contraindicated, especially for children.
Long-term consumption of barley causes [skin lesions].
[Collected Commentary] Li [Xun] says: Same as scabies. Barley enters the Heart. Long-term consumption makes Heart Qi abundant and generates internal heat. *Neijing* states: All sores and ulcers belong to Heart Fire. Hence, lesions occur.
White broomcorn millet must not be eaten with maltose/honey, nor with okra.
[Annotation] Millet is hot; excess causes irritability. Maltose/honey is sweet; excess causes middle-fullness. *Shiliao* states: Millet with okra causes chronic disease. Properties oppose each other.
KT Wheat flour in excess causes hair loss.
[Commentary] Rationale unclear.
Excessive salt consumption damages the Lungs.
[Annotation] Salt is salty. Overconsumption damages Lungs, causing cough and asthma.
Eating cold items chills the teeth.
When eating hot items, do not drink cold water.
[Annotation] Cold and heat binding injures Spleen and Stomach.
Drinking alcohol and eating raw cocklebur causes heart pain.
[Annotation] Alcohol is pure Yang; cocklebur is bitter and toxic. Bitterness enters the Heart first. Alcohol facilitates toxin spread, causing heart pain.
In summer, after heavy drinking and sweating, do not wash with cold water or fan oneself, or illness will result.
[Annotation] Summer drinking causes sweating and open pores. Cold water or fans bind with wind-cold, causing Yellow Sweat or Leak Wind. Beware!
Moxibustion on abdomen/back after heavy drunkenness causes intestinal obstruction.
[Annotation] Moxa practitioners say: Do not moxa heavily drunk persons. This explains the principle.
After drunkenness, do not eat until full, as it triggers chills and fever.
[Annotation] Drunkenness allows Liver/Gallbladder Qi to rampage. Wood insults Earth. Hence, avoid full meals to prevent chills/fever.
Drinking alcohol, eating pork, and sleeping on sorghum/rice straw causes jaundice.
[Annotation] Alcohol is damp-heat. Meat adds damp-heat to the Middle Jiao. Sleeping on straw traps damp-heat externally. Jaundice results.
Consuming maltose and drinking alcohol is strictly forbidden.
[Commentary] Proverb says: Brewers avoid sweetness. Rationale unclear.
Any wine or water reflecting moving shadows must not be drunk.
[Annotation] Moving shadows are anomalies. Absolutely do not drink.
Vinegar and dairy curds combined cause Blood Zha masses.
[Annotation] Curds are sticky; vinegar is sour/astringent. Together they form Blood Zha.
Eating white rice porridge with raw cocklebur causes Zou Zhu disease (wandering pain).
[Annotation] Rice porridge and cocklebur combined cause Zou Zhu disease due to incompatible properties/flavors.
Eating sweet porridge then eating salt causes vomiting.
[Annotation] Porridge is sweet; salt is salty. Eating sweet then salty causes vomiting, which is logical.
If a rhino horn chopstick stirs food/drink and produces foam, or if pouring liquid on ground causes mounds, eating it is fatal.
[Annotation] *Baopuzi* states: Rhinos eat herbs and thorns. Foam indicates toxicity. Ground mounds are anomalies. Eating is fatal.
Formula for Food Poisoning with Restlessness and Fullness:
Sophora Flavescens Root (Kushen, 3 liang)
Bitter Wine (Ku Jiu, 1.5 sheng)
Boil three times, lifting and lowering three times. Take to induce vomiting of food. Recovery follows.
[Formula Explanation] Kushen is bitter; Ku Jiu is sour. Sour and bitter induce vomiting/excretion, removing toxin and relieving restlessness/fullness.
Another Formula:
Rhino Horn Decoction is also good.
[Annotation] Toxicity with restlessness/fullness resides in the Stomach. Rhino Horn resolves Stomach toxicity.
Formula for Gluttony, Indigestion, Hard Abdominal Distension and Pain:
Salt (1 sheng)
Water (3 sheng)
Boil until salt dissolves. Divide into three doses. Vomiting food indicates recovery.
[Formula Explanation] Salt softens hardness and induces vomiting/excretion. Hardness/fullness resolves.
Raw Alum ingested destroys Heart and Liver; water contact is also forbidden.
[Annotation] Alum is sour/astringent. Unnecessary use damages Heart/Liver. Alum dissolves in water; mutual fear of properties forbids water contact.
Veratrum (Shang Lu) taken with water is fatal.
[Annotation] Veratrum is highly toxic and promotes water metabolism but is contraindicated with water intake due to mutual aversion of properties.
Tormentil Seed (Ting Li Zi) applied to head sores: Drug qi enters brain, causing death.
[Annotation] Ting Li Zi is extremely cold. While it treats sores/kills parasites, its descending nature drives sore toxins into the brain. Fatal.
Mercury entering ears of humans or livestock causes death. Placing gold/silver near earlobe expels mercury.
[Annotation] Mercury is highly toxic. Entering ears sinks into channels, causing death. Gold/silver attracts mercury, expelling it. This follows sympathetic resonance, like magnet attracting iron.
Seedless Chinaberry (Kou Lan) is fatal.