味苦辛，性温无毒，入心肺二经。主咳逆上气，痰喘吐衄，补虚劳，安五脏。水洗净，
蜜炙用，款冬为使，恶天雄、瞿麦、雷丸、远志，畏茵陈蒿，紫色润软者佳。
按∶紫菀苦能入心，而泄上炎之火；辛能入肺，而散结滞之气。行气养血，专治血痰，
为血痨要药。
雷公云∶凡使先去髭有白练色者，号曰羊须草，自然不同。采得后去头上了，用东流水
淘洗令净，用蜜浸一宿，至明，于火上焙干用，凡修治一两，用蜜二分。
味甘苦，性微寒，有小毒，入肺经。主肺热咳逆，传尸骨蒸。杀疳疣寸白诸虫及虱，
竹刀劈开，去心，酒浸用。
按∶百部专疗咳嗽，宜入肺经，而小毒，故能杀虫也。
雷公云∶凡采得后，用竹刀劈破，去心皮，花作数十，于檐下悬。令风吹，待干后，却
用酒浸一宿，漉出焙干，细锉，用葱一颗，自有八十三条者焙干，号曰地仙苗，若修事饵之
寿长。
味甘，性平无毒，入心肺大小肠四经。主鬼魅邪气，热咳吐血，润肺宁心，定惊益志。
攻发背，消痈肿，除胀满，利二便。
按∶百合性润，故入心肺诸经，虽能补益，亦伤肺气，不宜多服。
味苦辛，性温无毒，入心肺二经。主中风喉痹，肺痿肺痈，润心肺，止咳嗽，除痰喘，
定惊，洗肝明目。杏仁为使，得紫菀良。恶皂荚、硝石、玄参，畏贝母、辛夷、麻黄、黄 、
黄芩、黄连、青葙。
按∶款冬辛甘发散为阳，故入心肺，以理痰嗽等证，畏恶甚多，用者审之。
雷公云∶凡采得须去向外裹花蕊壳并向里实如粟零壳者并枝叶，甘草水浸一宿，待捣碎，
才
[Stellariae Radix et Herba (Ziwan)]
Bitter and acrid in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Enters the Heart and Lung meridians. Primarily treats cough with rebellious Qi, phlegm-wheezing, hematemesis, and epistaxis; tonifies deficiency and exhaustion, and calms the Five Zang organs. Wash clean with water, then honey-fry for use. *Dongkuihua* (Coltsfoot Flower) serves as the guiding herb (Shi). Adverse interactions occur with *Tianxiong* (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata), *Qumai* (Dianthi Herba), *Leiwan* (Polyporus), and *Yuanzhi* (Polygalae Radix). It is incompatible with *Yinchenhao* (Artemisiae Scopariae Herba). The best quality is purple, moist, soft, and pliable.
Commentary: The bitterness of Ziwan enters the Heart to drain flaming fire rising upward; its acridity enters the Lung to disperse stagnant Qi. It promotes Qi circulation and nourishes Blood, specifically treating blood-phlegm, making it a key herb for treating blood-consumption lao disease.
Leigong states: When preparing Ziwan, first remove the rootlets that are white and silk-like, known as "Yangxu Cao" (Sheep Beard Grass), which has different properties. After harvesting, remove the head, wash thoroughly with running water from the east, soak in honey overnight, and next morning, dry-roast over fire. For every liang of preparation, use 2 fen of honey.
[Stemonae Radix (Baibu)]
Sweet and bitter in flavor, slightly cold in nature, slightly toxic. Enters the Lung meridian. Primarily treats lung-heat cough with rebellious Qi, and bone-steaming associated with transmissive tuberculosis (Chuanshi Guzheng). Kills parasites such as gan worms, warts, tapeworms (Cunbai), and lice. Split open with a bamboo knife, remove the heart, and soak in wine for use.
Commentary: Baibu specializes in treating cough and is suitable for entering the Lung meridian. Due to its slight toxicity, it can kill parasites.
Leigong states: After harvesting, split open with a bamboo knife, remove the heart and skin, divide the flowers into dozens of portions, and hang them under the eaves to be dried by wind. Once dry, soak in wine overnight, strain, and dry-roast. Finely chop. If one uses a scallion with eighty-three internal lines, dry-roasts it, and calls it "Dixian Miao" (Earth Immortal Sprout), consuming it may prolong longevity.
[Lilii Bulbus (Baihe)]
Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Enters the Heart, Lung, Large Intestine, and Small Intestine meridians. Primarily treats spirit disturbance and evil Qi (psychosomatic symptoms), heat-cough with hematemesis, moistens the Lung, calms the Heart, settles fright, and benefits willpower. Treats back carbuncles, dissipates swelling and abscesses, removes distension and fullness, and promotes urination and defecation.
Commentary: Baihe is moistening in nature, thus entering the Heart, Lung, and various Fu meridians. Although it has tonifying effects, it may damage Lung Qi if taken excessively, so it should not be used in large doses.
[Tussilaginis Flos (Kuandonghua)]
Bitter and acrid in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Enters the Heart and Lung meridians. Primarily treats wind-stroke causing throat obstruction (Houbi), lung atrophy (Feiwei), and lung abscess (Feiyong); moistens the Heart and Lung, stops cough, eliminates phlegm-wheezing, settles fright, clears the Liver, and improves vision. *Xingren* (Apricot Seed) serves as the guiding herb (Shi); it works well in combination with *Ziwan*. Adverse interactions occur with *Zaojiao* (Gleditsiae Fructus Spina), *Xiaoshi* (Natrii Sulfas), and *Xuanshen* (Scrophulariae Radix). It is incompatible with *Beimu* (Fritillariae Bulbus), *Xinyi* (Magnoliae Flos), *Mahuang* (Ephedrae Herba), *Huangqi* (Astragali Radix), *Huangqin* (Scutellariae Radix), *Huanglian* (Coptidis Rhizoma), and *Qingxiangzi* (Celosiae Semen).
Commentary: Kuandonghua is acrid and sweet, dispersing and yang-natured, thus entering the Heart and Lung meridians to regulate conditions like phlegm-cough. It has many incompatibilities and adverse interactions; users must exercise caution.
Leigong states: Upon harvesting, remove the outer bracts, the inner hard shell-like structures resembling millet husks, as well as stems and leaves. Soak in licorice water overnight, then crush before... [Text incomplete]