(一)上主治安中焦,补脏腑气,令人不饥。仙家亦蒸熟曝干作末,和蜜食之休粮。〔卷
·嘉〕
(二)凡水中之果,此物最发冷气,不能治众疾。(令人脏冷),损阴,令玉茎消衰。〔卷
·心·嘉·证〕
(三)(可少食。多食)令人或腹胀者,以姜、酒一盏,饮即消。含吴茱萸子咽其液亦
消。〔卷·嘉·证〕
(一)主温,治风痹,腰脊强直,膝痛。补中焦,益精,强志意,耳目聪明。作粉食之,
甚好。此是长生之药。与莲实同食,令小儿不(能)长大,故知长服当亦驻年。〔卷·心·嘉
〕
(二)生食动风冷气。可取蒸,于烈日中曝之,其皮壳自开。 却皮,取人食,甚美。
可候皮开,于臼中舂取末。〔卷·心·嘉〕
(一)食之除闷,安神。乌梅多食损齿。〔心·嘉〕
(二)又,刺在肉中,嚼白梅封之,刺即出。〔嘉〕
(三)又,大便不通,气奔欲死∶以乌梅十颗置汤中,须臾 去核,杵为丸,如枣大。
内下部,少时即通。〔嘉〕
(四)谨按∶擘破水渍,以少蜜相和,止渴、霍乱心腹不安及痢赤。治疟方多用之。〔
嘉〕
(一)上主治霍乱(呕 ),涩痹风气。〔卷·证〕
(二)又,顽痹人若吐逆下(利),病转筋不止者,(煮汁饮之甚食)。〔卷·证〕
(三)脚膝筋急痛,煮木瓜令烂,研作浆粥样,用裹痛处。冷即易,一宿三五度,热裹
便瘥。煮木瓜时,入一半酒同煮之。〔证〕
(四)(谨按)∶枝叶煮之饮,亦(治霍乱),去风气,消痰。每欲霍乱时,但呼其名字。
亦不可多食,损齿(及骨)。〔卷·嘉〕
(五)又,脐下绞痛,可以木瓜一片,桑叶七枚炙,大枣三个中破,以水二大升,煮取
半大升,顿服之即(瘥)。〔卷·嘉〕
(1) It primarily regulates the Middle Jiao (Middle Burner), tonifies the Qi of the Zang-Fu organs, and prevents hunger. Practitioners of Daoist alchemy also steam it, dry it in the sun, grind it into powder, and mix it with honey for consumption to sustain life without grain (Bigu). [Volume · Jia]
(2) Among all fruits growing in water, this one is most likely to generate Cold Qi and cannot treat various diseases. (It causes internal coldness), damages Yin, and leads to atrophy and weakness of the penis. [Volume · Xin · Jia · Zheng]
(3) (It can be eaten in small amounts. If eaten in excess,) causing abdominal distension, one can drink ginger and a cup of wine to resolve it. Holding seeds of Evodiae Fructus (Wuzhuyu) in the mouth and swallowing the saliva also resolves it. [Volume · Jia · Zheng]
(1) It treats Warmth pathogens, Wind-Bi (Wind-Damp Bi syndrome), stiffness and rigidity of the waist and spine, and knee pain. It tonifies the Middle Jiao, benefits Essence, strengthens willpower, and clarifies the ears and eyes. Consuming it as flour is very beneficial. This is a medicine for longevity. Eating it together with Nelumbinis Semen (Lotus Seed) prevents children from growing up properly; therefore, it is known that long-term use may help preserve youth and extend life. [Volume · Xin · Jia]
(2) Raw consumption triggers Wind and Cold Qi. It can be steamed and then dried under the scorching sun until the shell naturally opens. Remove the shell, take the flesh for eating, which is very delicious. One can wait for the shell to open, then pound it in a mortar to obtain powder. [Volume · Xin · Jia]
(1) Consumption relieves chest oppression and calms the Spirit. Excessive consumption of Prunii Mume Fructus (Wumei) damages the teeth. [Xin · Jia]
(2) Additionally, if a thorn is embedded in the flesh, chew white Prunus mume (Baimei) and apply it topically; the thorn will emerge. [Jia]
(3) Furthermore, for constipation accompanied by rebellious Qi threatening death: place ten Prunii Mume Fructus (Wumei) in hot water, remove the pits after a moment, pound them into pills the size of dates. Insert them into the anus; passage will occur shortly. [Jia]
(4) Note: Broken and soaked in water, mixed with a little honey, it stops thirst, treats Heart and Abdominal discomfort caused by Huoluan (Cholera-like disease), and dysentery with blood. It is frequently used in formulas treating Malaria (Nue). [Jia]
(1) It primarily treats Huoluan (vomiting) and obstructive Bi syndromes caused by Wind. [Volume · Zheng]
(2) Additionally, for patients with stubborn Bi syndrome who experience persistent vomiting and diarrhea, leading to continuous muscle cramps (Zhuanjin), (drinking the decoction is very effective). [Volume · Zheng]
(3) For acute pain and spasm of the tendons in the feet and knees, boil Chaenomelis Fructus (Mu Gua) until soft, grind into a paste or porridge consistency, and wrap it around the painful area. Replace when cool; do this three to five times overnight. Wrapping it while warm brings recovery. When boiling Chaenomelis Fructus, add half wine and cook together. [Zheng]
(4) (Note): Decoction of branches and leaves for drinking can also (treat Huoluan), dispel Wind, and resolve Phlegm. Whenever Huoluan is about to strike, simply calling its name suffices. However, it should not be eaten in excess, as it damages teeth (and bones). [Volume · Jia]
(5) Additionally, for severe colic below the umbilicus, take one slice of Chaenomelis Fructus (Mu Gua), seven roasted Morus alba leaves (Sangye), and three halved Ziziphi Jujubae Fructus (Dazao). Boil in two large sheng of water until reduced to half a large sheng, and consume in one dose for immediate (recovery). [Volume · Jia]