性味经络功用与附子同，主疗头面风去来疼痛，远志为使，恶腐痹。
按∶天雄即附子之长而尖，巅顶不正者，其气亲上。故洁古云∶主上焦阳虚。
性味经络功用，亦同附子，主中风恶风，洗洗出汗。莽草为使，恶藜芦，反半夏、栝蒌、
贝母、白蔹、白芨。
按∶乌头即春间采附子之嫩小者，一云，原生苗脑。
主男子肾湿，阴痒痈肿，使反性味功用同前。
按∶乌喙即乌头之有两歧者，如乌之口，故名。
主发散四肢，为风疹药。
按∶侧子即附子傍出小颗，其气轻扬，故主发散。
雷公云∶侧子只是附子傍有小颗如枣核者是，主用治风疹神妙也。木鳖子，只是诸喙附
雄侧乌中有穗者，号曰木鳖子，不入药用。若服之，令人丧目。
味苦，性微温有毒，入肺肝脾三经。主咳逆上气，咽喉诸证，开胃进食，镇肝明目消
痈毒，逐瘀血，通月经，行积痰，使结核自消。又肝经湿气，因疲劳而发便毒者，取三寸与
生姜同煎服，利两三行效。
按∶射干温能下气行血，宜入肺肝，苦能消痰，宜入脾经，久服令人虚。
雷公云∶凡使先以米泔浸一宿，漉出，然后用堇竹叶煮，从未至亥，漉出，日干用之。
味咸甘，性温有小毒，入肺肝大肠膀胱四经。主结气风气，胁下满，膈上痰如胶漆，利
大肠，逐水湿。
按∶旋复花专理风气水湿，而肝主风，脾主气，膀胱大肠主水湿，故均入之。丹溪曰∶
走散之药，病患涉虚者，不宜多服。
雷公云∶凡采得后，去里壳蕊皮并蒂子，花蕊蒸，从巳至午，晒干用。
Tianxiong (Aconitum Lateralis Radix Praeparata):
Its nature, flavor, meridian tropism, and functions are the same as those of Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Root). It primarily treats wandering pain in the head and face caused by wind pathogenic factors. Yuanzhi (Radix Polygalae) is used as a guiding herb. It is incompatible with "Fu Bi" (a specific pathological condition or substance mentioned in the text).
Commentary: Tianxiong refers to the long, pointed part of Fuzi that is irregular at the apex; its qi tends to ascend. Therefore, Jiegu (Zhang Yuansu) stated: It treats deficiency of Yang Qi in the Upper Jiao (Upper Burner).
Wutou (Aconiti Radix):
Its nature, flavor, meridian tropism, and functions are also the same as those of Fuzi. It primarily treats stroke (Zhong Feng) and aversion to wind, manifesting as chills and sweating. Mangcao (Herba Isatidis) is used as a guiding herb. It is incompatible with Lilu (Veratrum Root) and counteracts Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae), Gualou (Fructus Trichosanthis), Beimu (Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae), Bailian (Radix Pseudostellariae), and Baiji (Rhizoma Bletillae Striatae).
Commentary: Wutou refers to the tender, small tubers of Fuzi harvested in spring. Another view states it is the original seed tuber of the plant.
Wuhui (Aconiti Radix Bipinnatifida):
It primarily treats dampness in the kidneys of men, causing itching of the genitals and carbuncles/swellings. Its guiding herbs, contraindications, nature, flavor, and functions are the same as described above.
Commentary: Wuhui refers to the bifurcated part of Wutou, shaped like a crow's beak, hence the name.
Cezi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix):
It primarily disperses wind from the four limbs and is a herb for treating wind-rash (Feng Zhen).
Commentary: Cezi refers to the small lateral tubers growing beside Fuzi; its qi is light and ascending, thus it primarily acts to disperse. Leigong said: Cezi refers only to the small, date-seed-like lateral tubers of Fuzi, which are primarily used to treat wind-rash with miraculous efficacy. Mubiezi (Semen Strychnos), however, refers only to the stamen-bearing parts found among Wutou, Tianxiong, and Cesi. It is called Mubiezi but is not used medicinally. If ingested, it causes blindness.
Shegan (Rhizoma Belamcandae):
The flavor is bitter, the nature is slightly warm, and it is toxic. It enters the Lung, Liver, and Spleen meridians. It primarily treats cough with rebellious Qi, various throat disorders, opens the stomach to promote appetite, calms the Liver and brightens the eyes, eliminates carbuncle toxins, expels blood stasis, unblocks menstruation, moves accumulated phlegm, and causes scrofula/nodules to dissipate spontaneously. Additionally, for "Biandu" (a type of abscess in the groin/abdomen) caused by dampness in the Liver Meridian triggered by fatigue, taking three cun of Shegan decocted with fresh ginger, resulting in two or three bowel movements, is effective.
Commentary: Shegan is warm and can descend Qi and move blood, making it suitable for the Lung and Liver meridians; its bitterness can resolve phlegm, making it suitable for the Spleen Meridian. Long-term use leads to deficiency.
Leigong said: When using Shegan, first soak it in rice washing water overnight. Drain it, then boil it with Jinzhuye (Leaf of Prunus spinosa) or similar leaves from Wei hour (1-3 PM) to Hai hour (9-11 PM). Drain it and dry it in the sun for use.
Xuanfuhua (Flos Inulae):
The flavor is salty and sweet, the nature is warm, and it has slight toxicity. It enters the Lung, Liver, Large Intestine, and Bladder meridians. It primarily treats stagnant Qi and wind pathogens, fullness under the ribs, and phlegm in the epigastrium/chest that is sticky like glue or lacquer. It benefits the Large Intestine and expels water-dampness.
Commentary: Xuanfuhua specifically regulates wind pathogens and water-dampness. Since the Liver governs wind, the Spleen governs Qi, and the Bladder and Large Intestine govern water-dampness, the herb enters these meridians. Danxi (Zhu Zhenheng) said: This is a dispersing herb; patients with deficiency should not take it in large amounts.
Leigong said: After harvesting, remove the inner shell, stamen, pericarp, pedicel, and seeds. Steam the flower heads from Si hour (9-11 AM) to Wu hour (11 AM-1 PM), then dry them in the sun for use.