（共二百四十）
人参味甘，大补元气，止渴生津，调荣养卫。（肺中实热，并阴虚火动、劳嗽吐血勿用。肺虚气短、少气盛喘
烦热，去芦用之，反藜芦。）
黄 性温，收汗固表，托疮生肌，气虚莫少。（得防风，其功愈大，用绵软箭干者，以蜜水浸，炒用之。）
白术甘温，健脾强胃，止泻除湿，兼驱痰痞。（去芦油。）
茯苓味淡，渗湿利窍，白化痰涎，赤通水道。（去皮。）
甘草甘温，调和诸药，炙则温中，生则泻火。（解百药毒，反甘遂、海藻、大戟、芫花。梢，去尿管涩痛；
节，消痈、疽、厥、肿；子，除胸热；身，生炙随用。）
当归性温，生血补心，扶虚益损，逐瘀生新。（头，主血上行∶身，养血中守；尾，破血下流；全，活血
不走。酒浸，洗净。体肥痰盛，姜汁浸，晒干用。）
川芎性温，能止头疼，养新生血，开郁上行。（不宜单服。久服，令人暴亡。）
白芍酸寒，能收能补，泻痢腹疼，虚寒勿与。（下利用炒；后重用生。）
赤芍酸寒，能泻能散，破血通经，产后勿犯。
生地微寒，能消湿热，骨蒸烦劳，兼消瘀血。（勿犯铁器，忌三日。姜汁浸，炒，不泥膈痰。）
熟地微温，滋肾补血，益髓填精，乌髭黑发，（酒浸蒸用。勿犯铁器，忌三日。）
麦门甘寒，解渴祛烦，补心清肺，有热自安。（温水渍，去心，不令人心烦。）
天门甘寒，肺痿肺痈，消痰止嗽，喘热有功。（温水渍，去心、皮。）
黄连味苦，泻心除痞，清热明眸，浓肠止痢。（去须。生用，泻心清热；酒炒，浓肠胃；姜制，止呕吐。）
黄芩苦寒，枯泻肺火，而清大肠，湿热皆可。（去皮。朽枯飘者，治上焦；条实者。治下焦。）
黄柏苦寒，降火滋阴，骨蒸湿热，下血堪任。（去粗皮，切片。蜜炒、酒炒、人乳炒、童便炒、或生用，
随病用之。）
栀子性寒，解郁除烦，吐衄胃痛，火降小便。（清上焦郁热，用慢火炒黑；清三焦实火，生用。能清曲屈之火。）
连翘苦寒，能消痈毒，气聚血凝，湿热堪逐。（去心。）
石膏大寒，能泻胃火，发渴头疼，解肌立妥。
知母味苦，热渴能除，骨蒸有汗，痰咳皆舒。（去皮毛，忌铁器。生用泻胃火；酒炒泻肾火。）
贝母微寒，止嗽化痰，肺痈肺痿，开郁除烦。（去心。）
大黄苦寒，破血消瘀，快膈通阳。破除积聚。（酒炒，上达颠顶；酒洗，中至胃脘；生用，下行。）
芒硝苦寒，实热积聚，蠲痰润燥，疏通便闭。（即朴硝用再煎炼，倾入盆内，结成芒硝也。）
柴胡味苦，能泻肝火，寒热往来，疟疾均可。（去芦。）
前胡微寒，宁嗽消痰，寒热头疼，痞闷能安。（去芦毛，软者佳。）
升麻性寒，清胃解毒，升提下陷，牙疼可逐。
桔梗味苦，疗咽肿痛，载药上升，开胸利壅。（去芦。）
紫苏味辛，风寒发表，梗下诸气，消除胀满。
麻黄味辛，解表出汗，身热头疼，风寒发散。（止汗用根。）
葛根味甘，伤寒发表，温疟往来，止渴解酒。
薄荷味辛，最清头目，祛风化痰，骨蒸宜服。
防风甘温，能除头晕，骨节痹痛，诸风口噤。（去芦。）
荆芥味辛，能清头目，表汗祛风，治疮消瘀。
滑石沉寒，滑能利窍，解渴除烦，湿热可疗。（白色者佳，杂色者毒。）
细辛辛温，少阴头痛，利窍通关，风湿皆用。（去上叶。）
羌活微温，祛风除湿，身痛头疼，舒筋活骨。
独活甘苦，颈项难舒，两足湿痹，诸风能除。
白芒辛温，阳明头痛，风热瘙痒，排脓通用。
本气温，除痛颠顶，寒湿可除，风邪可屏。
香附味甘，快气开郁，止痛调经，更消宿食。（忌铁器，楮去毛。）
没药辛温，心腹胀痛，小便滑数，顺气通用。
枳实味苦，消食除痞，破积化痰，冲墙倒壁。（水渍软。切片，麸炒。）
白蔻辛温，能却瘴翳，益气调元，止呕翻胃。
枳壳微温，快气宽肠，胸中气结，胀满堪尝。（水渍软，去穣，麸炒。气血弱者，勿与枳壳，以其损气也。）
陈皮甘温，顺气宽膈，留白和脾，消痰去白。（用温水洗净。不可用水久泡。则滋味尽去。）
苍术甘温，健脾燥湿。发汗宽中，更祛瘴疫。（米泔水浸二宿，搓去黑皮，切片。）
青皮苦寒，能攻气滞，削坚平肝，安脾下食。（少用热水浸透，去穣，晒干。）
浓朴苦温，消胀除满，痰气泻痢，其功不缓。（去粗皮，姜汁浸，炒，亦有生用者。）
南星性热，能治风痰，破伤跌打，风疾皆安，（生姜汤泡透，切片，姜汁浸，炒。用一两研末，腊月黑牯牛胆，
将末入，搅匀，悬风处吹干，名牛胆南星。）
半夏味辛，健脾燥湿，痰痿头疼，嗽吐堪入。（生姜汤泡透；切片，再用姜汁浸，炒用。如治风疾，用牙皂、
白矾、生姜煎汤泡透，炒干用。）
藿香辛温，能止呕吐，发散风寒，霍乱为主。
腹皮微温，能下膈气，安胃健脾，浮肿消去。（此有鸩粪毒，用黑豆汁洗净，晒干。）
槟榔辛温，破气杀虫，逐水祛痰，专除后重。
香薷味辛，伤暑便涩，霍乱水肿，除烦解热。
扁豆微凉，转筋吐泻，下气和中，酒毒能化。
泽泻苦寒，消肿止渴，除湿通淋，阴汗自遏。
猪苓味淡，利水通淋，消肿除湿，多服损肾。（去砂石。）
木通性寒，小肠热闭，利窍通经，最能导滞。（去皮。）
车前气寒，溺涩眼赤，小便能通，大便能实。
地骨皮寒，解肌退热，有汗骨蒸，强阴凉血。
木瓜味酸，湿肿香港脚，霍乱转筋，足膝无力。
威灵苦温，腰膝冷痛，积痰 癖，风湿通用。
牡丹苦寒，破血通经，血分有热，无汗骨蒸。
玄参苦寒，清无根火，消肿骨蒸，补肾亦可。（肉坚黑者。）
沙参味苦，消肿排脓，补肝益肺，退热除风。
丹参味苦，破积调经，生新去恶，祛除带崩。
苦参味苦，痈肿疮疥，下血肠风，眉脱赤癞。
龙胆苦寒，疗眼赤疼，下焦湿肿，肝经热烦。
五加皮寒，祛痛风痹，健步坚筋，益筋止沥。
防己气寒，风湿脚痛，热积膀胱，消痈散肿。（去皮，酒浸，洗。）
地榆沉寒。血热堪用，血痢带崩，金疮止痛。（胃弱者少用。）
茯神补心，善镇惊悸，恍惚健忘，除怒恚心。（去皮木。）
远志气温，能驱惊悸，安神镇心，令人多记。（用甘草汤渍一宿，透，去骨，焙干。）
酸枣味酸，敛汗祛烦，多眠用生，不眠用炒。（去壳。）
菖蒲性温，开心通窍，去痹除风，出声至妙。
柏子味甘，补心益气，敛汗扶阳，更除惊悸。
益智辛温，安神益气，遗浊遗精，呕逆皆治。（去壳。）
甘松味香，善除恶气，浴体香肌，心腹痛已。
小茴性温，能除疝气，腹痛腰疼，调中暖胃。
大茴味辛，疝气香港脚，肿痛膀胱，止呕开胃。（盐汤浸，炒。）
干姜味辛，表解风寒，炮苦逐冷，虚热尤堪。
附子辛热，性走不守，四肢厥逆，回阳功有。（厥冷回阳用生；引诸药行经用面裹火煨，去皮脐，切四片，
用童便浸透，晒干。）
川乌大热，搜风入骨，湿痹寒疼，破积之物。
木香微温，散滞和胃，诸气能调，行肝泻肺。
沉香降气，暖胃追邪，通天彻地，卫气堪夸。
丁香辛热，能除寒呕，心腹疼痛，温卫可晓。（气血盛者，勿与丁香，以其益气也。）
砂仁性温，养胃进食，止痛安胎，通经破滞。
莲肉味甘，健脾理胃，止泻涩精，清心养气。
肉桂辛热，善通血脉，腹痛虚寒，温补可得。
桂枝小梗，横行手臂，止汗舒筋，治手足痹。
吴茱辛热，能调疝气，脐腹寒疼，酸水通治。（去梗，炒。）
延胡气温，心腹卒痛，通经活血，跌扑血崩。
薏苡味甘，专除湿痹，筋节拘挛，肺痈肺痿。（去壳净。）
肉蔻辛温，脾胃虚冷，泻利不休，功可立等。（面裹煨熟，切碎，纸包，捶去油。）
草蔻辛温，治寒犯胃，作痛呕吐，不食能治。
诃子味苦，涩肠止痢，痰嗽喘急，降火敛肺。
草果味辛，消食除胀，截疟逐痰，解温辟瘴。
常山苦寒，截疟损痰，解伤寒热，水胀能宽。（酒浸，切片。）
良姜性热，下气温中，转筋霍乱，酒食能攻。
山楂味甘，磨消肉食，疗疝催疮，消膨健胃。（炒，用温水润透，去子取肉。）
神曲味甘，开胃消食，破结逐痰，调中下气。（炒。）
麦芽甘温，能消宿食，心腹膨胀，行血散滞。（用大麦生芽炒用。）
苏子味辛，驱痰降气，止咳定喘，更润心肺。（炒。）
白芥子辛，专化胁痰，疟蒸痞块，服之能安。（炒。）
甘遂苦寒，破 消痰，面浮蛊胀，利水能安。（反甘草。）
大戟甘苦，消水利便，肿胀 坚，其功瞑眩。（反甘草、海藻。）
芫花寒苦，能消胀蛊，利水泻湿，止咳痰吐。（反甘草。）
商陆辛甘，赤白各异，赤者消肿，白利水气。
海藻咸寒，消瘿散疠，除胀破 ，利水通闭。（反甘草。）
牵牛苦寒，利水消肿，蛊胀 癖，散滞除壅。（妊娠忌服。黑者属水，力速；白者属全，效迟。研烂取头
末用。）
葶苈苦辛，利水消肿，痰咳 瘕，治喘肺痈。
瞿麦辛寒，专除淋病，且能坠胎，通经立应。
三棱味苦，利血消癖，气滞作疼，虚者当忌。（醋浸透，炒。）
莪术温苦，善破 癖，止痛消瘀，通经最宜。（醋浸，炒。）
五灵味甘，血痢腹疼，止血用炒，行血用生。
干漆辛温，通经破瘕，追积杀蛊，效如奔马。（炒。）
蒲黄味甘，逐瘀止崩，补血须炒，破血宜生。
苏木甘咸，能行积血，产后月经，兼医扑跌。
桃仁甘寒，能润大肠，通经破瘀，血瘕堪尝。（水泡去皮尖。）
红花辛温，最消瘀血，多则通经，少则养血。
姜黄味辛，消痈破血，心腹疼痛，下气最捷。（大者为姜黄。）
郁金味苦，破血生肌，血淋溺血，郁结能舒。（小者为郁金。）
金银花甘，疗痈无对，未成则散，已成则溃。
漏芦性寒，祛恶疮毒，补血排脓，生肌长肉。
蒺藜味苦，疗疮瘙痒，白癜头疮，翳除目朗。
白芨味苦，功专收敛，肿毒疮疡，外科最善。
蛇床辛苦，下气温中，恶疮疥癞，逐瘀祛风。
天麻味辛，能驱头眩，小儿惊痫，拘挛瘫痪。
白附辛温，治面百病，血痹风疮，中风诸症。
全蝎味辛，却风痰毒，口眼 斜，风痫发搐。
蝉蜕甘平，消风定惊，杀疳除热，退翳侵明。
僵蚕味咸，诸风惊痫，湿痰喉痹，疮毒瘢痕。
木鳖甘温，能追疮毒，乳痈腰疼，消肿最速。（去壳。）
蜂房咸苦，惊痫螈 ，牙疼肿毒，瘰 肠痈。
花蛇温毒，瘫痪 斜，大风癞疥，诸毒弥佳。
槐花味苦，痔漏肠风，大肠热痢，更杀蛔虫。
鼠粘子辛，能消疮毒，隐疹风热，咽疼可逐。（一名牛蒡子，一名大力子。）
茵陈味苦，退湿除黄，泻湿利水，清热为凉。
蔓荆味苦，头痛能医，拘挛湿痹，泪眼堪除。
兜铃苦寒，能熏痔漏，定喘消痰，肺热久嗽。
百合味甘，安心定胆，止嗽消浮，痈疽可啖。
秦艽微寒，除湿荣筋，肢节风痛，下血骨蒸。
紫菀苦辛，痰喘咳逆，肺痰吐衄，寒热并济（酒洗）。
款花甘温，理肺消痰，肺痈喘咳，补劳除烦。
金沸草寒，消痰止嗽，明目祛风，逐水尤妙。
桑皮甘辛，止嗽定喘，泻肺火邪，其功不浅。（去红皮）。
杏仁温苦，风痰喘嗽，大肠气闭，便难切要。（水泡，去皮尖，双仁有毒，勿用。）
乌梅酸温，收敛肺气，止渴生津，能安泻痢。
天花粉寒，止渴祛烦，排脓消毒，善除热痰。（即栝蒌根。）
密蒙花甘，主能明目，虚翳青盲，服之效速。
菊花味甘，除热祛风，头眩目赤，收泪有功。（家园内黄菊小花，甘甜者佳，酒浸晒干用。）
木贼味甘，益肝退翳，能止月经，更清积聚。
决明子甘，能除肝热，目疼收泪，仍止鼻血。
羚羊角寒，明目清肝，却惊解毒，补智能安。
龟甲味甘，滋阴补肾，除崩续筋，更医颅囟。
鳖甲酸平，劳嗽骨蒸，散瘀消肿，去痞除崩。
海螵蛸咸，破血除 ，通经水肿，目翳心疼。
犀角酸寒，代毒辟邪，解热止血，消肿蛇毒。
火麻味甘，下乳催生，润肠通结，小水能行。
山豆根苦，疗咽肿痛，敷蛇虫伤，可救急用。（俗名密钥匙。用根，口嚼汁，吞，止咽喉肿痛。）
益母草甘，女科为主，产后胎前，生新去瘀。（忌犯铁器。）
紫草苦寒，能通九窍，利水消膨，痘疹切要。
地肤子寒，去膀胱热，皮肤瘙痒，除热甚捷。
楝根寒性，能追诸虫，疼痛一止，积聚立通。
樗根味苦，泻痢带崩，肠风痔漏，燥湿涩精。
泽兰甘苦，痈肿能消，打扑伤损，肢体虚浮。
瓜蒂苦寒，善能吐痰，消身浮肿，并治黄疽。
巴豆辛热，除胃寒积，破 消痛，大能通利。（去皮心膜，或生或熟，听用。）
牙皂味辛，通血关窍，敷肿消脓，吐风痰妙。
斑蝥有毒，破通利经，诸疮瘰 ，水道能行。
胡黄连苦，治劳骨蒸，小儿疳痢，盗汗虚惊。
使君甘温，消疳清浊，泻利诸虫，总能除却。（煨去壳，取肉用。）
（共二百四十首）
人参味甘，大补元气，止渴生津，调荣养卫。（肺中实热，并阴虚火动、劳嗽吐血勿用。肺虚气短、少气盛喘烦热，去芦用之，反藜芦。）
人参味甘，能大补元气，止渴生津，调和营卫。（若肺中有实热，以及阴虚火旺、劳累咳嗽吐血者禁用。若是肺虚导致的气短、气少且喘息烦热，应去掉芦头使用，与人参相反的是藜芦。）
黄耆性温，收汗固表，托疮生肌，气虚莫少。（得防风，其功愈大，用绵软箭干者，以蜜水浸，炒用之。）
黄耆性温，能收敛汗液、巩固肌表，托毒排脓、促进肌肉生长，气虚时不可缺少。（遇到防风，功效更大；选用质地绵软如箭杆的，用蜜水浸泡后炒制使用。）
白术甘温，健脾强胃，止泻除湿，兼驱痰痞。（去芦油。）
白术味甘性温，能健脾强胃，止泻祛湿，兼能消除痰饮痞块。（需去掉芦头和油脂。）
茯苓味淡，渗湿利窍，白化痰涎，赤通水道。（去皮。）
茯苓味淡，能渗湿利窍，白茯苓能化痰涎，赤茯苓能通利水道。（需去掉外皮。）
甘草甘温，调和诸药，炙则温中，生则泻火。（解百药毒，反甘遂、海藻、大戟、芫花。梢，去尿管涩痛；节，消痈、疽、厥、肿；子，除胸热；身，生炙随用。）
甘草味甘性温，能调和各种药物，蜜炙后能温中，生用能泻火。（能解多种药物之毒，与甘遂、海藻、大戟、芫花相反。梢部可治疗尿道涩痛；节部可消除痈疽厥肿；子部可清除胸部热邪；根部生用或炙用均可。）
当归性温，生血补心，扶虚益损，逐瘀生新。（头，主血上行∶身，养血中守；尾，破血下流；全，活血不走。酒浸，洗净。体肥痰盛，姜汁浸，晒干用。）
当归性温，能生血补心，扶助虚弱、补益损伤，祛除瘀血、生成新血。（归头主要引导血液上行；归身主要滋养血液居中守持；归尾主要破除瘀血下行；全当归主要活血而不致耗散。用酒浸泡洗净。若体质肥胖痰多者，用姜汁浸泡后晒干使用。）
川芎性温，能止头疼，养新生血，开郁上行。（不宜单服。久服，令人暴亡。）
川芎性温，能治疗头痛，滋养新生血液，开郁结而上行。（不宜单独服用。长期服用会导致突然死亡。）
白芍酸寒，能收能补，泻痢腹疼，虚寒勿与。（下利用炒；后重用生。）
白芍味酸性寒，具有收敛和补益作用，对于腹泻痢疾引起的腹痛有效，但虚寒证不宜使用。（泄泻时用炒品；痢疾后期重用生品。）
赤芍酸寒，能泻能散，破血通经，产后勿犯。
赤芍味酸性寒，具有清泻和发散作用，能破除瘀血、通调经脉，产后妇女慎用。
生地微寒，能消湿热，骨蒸烦劳，兼消瘀血。（勿犯铁器，忌三日。姜汁浸，炒，不泥膈痰。）
生地黄性微寒，能消除湿热，治疗骨蒸潮热和烦劳，兼能消除瘀血。（不要接触铁器，忌食三天。用姜汁浸泡后炒制，不会阻碍膈间痰液的排出。）
熟地微温，滋肾补血，益髓填精，乌髭黑发，（酒浸蒸用。勿犯铁器，忌三日。）
熟地黄性微温，能滋补肾阴、补充血液，填补精髓，使胡须头发变黑。（用酒浸泡后蒸制使用。不要接触铁器，忌食三天。）
麦门冬甘寒，解渴祛烦，补心清肺，有热自安。（温水渍，去心，不令人心烦。）
麦门冬味甘性寒，能解渴去除烦躁，补益心脏、清润肺脏，体内有热自然安宁。（用温水浸泡，去掉心，以免引起心烦。）
天门冬甘寒，肺痿肺痈，消痰止嗽，喘热有功。（温水渍，去心、皮。）
天门冬味甘性寒，用于治疗肺痿肺痈，消除痰液、停止咳嗽，对气喘发热有功效。（用温水浸泡，去掉心和皮。）
黄连味苦，泻心除痞，清热明眸，浓肠止痢。（去须。生用，泻心清热；酒炒，浓肠胃；姜制，止呕吐。）
黄连味苦，能清泻心火、消除痞满，清热明目，厚肠止痢。（去掉须根。生用可清泻心火清热；酒炒可厚肠胃；姜制可止呕吐。）
黄芩苦寒，枯泻肺火，而清大肠，湿热皆可。（去皮。朽枯飘者，治上焦；条实者。治下焦。）
黄芩味苦性寒，枯芩清泻肺火，并能清大肠湿热，无论湿热均可使用。（去掉外皮。朽枯漂浮的用于治上焦；条状坚实的用于治下焦。）
黄柏苦寒，降火滋阴，骨蒸湿热，下血堪任。（去粗皮，切片。蜜炒、酒炒、人乳炒、童便炒、或生用，随病用之。）
黄柏味苦性寒，能降火滋阴，治疗骨蒸湿热和下血。（去掉粗皮，切片。可用蜜炒、酒炒、人乳炒、童便炒，或生用，根据病情选择。）
栀子性寒，解郁除烦，吐衄胃痛，火降小便。（清上焦郁热，用慢火炒黑；清三焦实火，生用。能清曲屈之火。）
栀子性寒，能解郁除烦，治疗吐血鼻衄胃痛，火降则小便通畅。（清上焦郁热用慢火炒黑；清三焦实火生用。能清解郁结之火。）
连翘苦寒，能消痈毒，气聚血凝，湿热堪逐。（去心。）
连翘味苦性寒，能消除痈毒，消散气聚血凝，驱逐湿热。（去掉心。）
石膏大寒，能泻胃火，发渴头疼，解肌立妥。
石膏性大寒，能清泻胃火，治疗口渴头痛，解除肌表邪气立即见效。
知母味苦，热渴能除，骨蒸有汗，痰咳皆舒。（去皮毛，忌铁器。生用泻胃火；酒炒泻肾火。）
知母味苦，能消除热渴，治疗骨蒸盗汗，缓解痰咳。（去掉皮毛，忌铁器。生用清泻胃火；酒炒清泻肾火。）
贝母微寒，止嗽化痰，肺痈肺痿，开郁除烦。（去心。）
贝母性微寒，能止咳化痰，治疗肺痈肺痿，开郁除烦。（去掉心。）
大黄苦寒，破血消瘀，快膈通阳。破除积聚。（酒炒，上达颠顶；酒洗，中至胃脘；生用，下行。）
大黄味苦性寒，能破除瘀血、消除瘀滞，宽胸通阳，破除积聚。（酒炒可上行至头顶；酒洗可达中焦胃脘；生用则下行。）
芒硝苦寒，实热积聚，蠲痰润燥，疏通便闭。（即朴硝用再煎炼，倾入盆内，结成芒硝也。）
芒硝味苦性寒，治疗实热积聚，消除痰液、润燥，疏通大便闭塞。（即朴硝再次煎炼，倒入盆内结晶而成。）
柴胡味苦，能泻肝火，寒热往来，疟疾均可。（去芦。）
柴胡味苦，能清泻肝火，治疗寒热往来和疟疾。（去掉芦头。）
前胡微寒，宁嗽消痰，寒热头疼，痞闷能安。（去芦毛，软者佳。）
前胡性微寒，能镇咳消痰，治疗寒热头痛和痞闷。（去掉芦头和毛，质地软的为佳。）
升麻性寒，清胃解毒，升提下陷，牙疼可逐。
升麻性寒，能清胃解毒，提升下陷之气，驱逐牙痛。
桔梗味苦，疗咽肿痛，载药上升，开胸利壅。（去芦。）
桔梗味苦，治疗咽喉肿痛，能载药上行，开胸利膈消除壅滞。（去掉芦头。）
紫苏味辛，风寒发表，梗下诸气，消除胀满。
紫苏味辛，能发散风寒，紫苏梗能降气，消除胀满。
麻黄味辛，解表出汗，身热头疼，风寒发散。（止汗用根。）
麻黄味辛，能解表发汗，治疗身体发热头痛，发散风寒。（止汗需用麻黄根。）
葛根味甘，伤寒发表，温疟往来，止渴解酒。
葛根味甘，治疗伤寒发表，温疟寒热往来，能止渴解酒。
薄荷味辛，最清头目，祛风化痰，骨蒸宜服。
薄荷味辛，最能清利头目，祛风化痰，适合骨蒸潮热者服用。
防风甘温，能除头晕，骨节痹痛，诸风口噤。（去芦。）
防风味甘性温，能消除头晕，治疗骨节痹痛和各种风症口噤。（去掉芦头。）
荆芥味辛，能清头目，表汗祛风，治疮消瘀。
荆芥味辛，能清利头目，发汗祛风，治疗疮疡消除瘀血。
滑石沉寒，滑能利窍，解渴除烦，湿热可疗。（白色者佳，杂色者毒。）
滑石性沉寒，质滑能利窍，解渴除烦，治疗湿热。（白色者佳，杂色者有毒。）
细辛辛温，少阴头痛，利窍通关，风湿皆用。（去上叶。）
细辛味辛性温，治疗少阴头痛，利窍通关，风湿均适用。（去掉地上部分。）
羌活微温，祛风除湿，身痛头疼，舒筋活骨。
羌活性微温，能祛风除湿，治疗身体疼痛头痛，舒展筋骨。
独活甘苦，颈项难舒，两足湿痹，诸风能除。
独活味甘苦，治疗颈项僵硬不适，两足湿痹，能祛除各种风邪。
白芷辛温，阳明头痛，风热瘙痒，排脓通用。
白芷味辛性温，治疗阳明头痛，风热瘙痒，通用排脓。
本气温，除痛颠顶，寒湿可除，风邪可屏。
藁本性温，消除巅顶疼痛，可除寒湿，屏除风邪。
香附味甘，快气开郁，止痛调经，更消宿食。（忌铁器，楮去毛。）
香附味甘，能顺气开郁，止痛调经，还能消除宿食。（忌铁器，楮树皮去毛。）
没药辛温，心腹胀痛，小便滑数，顺气通用。
没药味辛性温，治疗心腹胀痛、小便滑数，顺气通用。
枳实味苦，消食除痞，破积化痰，冲墙倒壁。（水渍软。切片，麸炒。）
枳实味苦，能消食除痞，破除积滞化痰，力量猛烈如水渍软后切片麸炒。
白蔻辛温，能却瘴翳，益气调元，止呕翻胃。
白豆蔻味辛性温，能消除瘴气翳障，益气调元，止呕翻胃。
枳壳微温，快气宽肠，胸中气结，胀满堪尝。（水渍软，去穣，麸炒。气血弱者，勿与枳壳，以其损气也。）
枳壳性微温，能顺气宽肠，治疗胸中气结和胀满。（水渍软，去掉瓤，麸炒。气血虚弱者，不要用枳壳，因为它会耗气。）
陈皮甘温，顺气宽膈，留白和脾，消痰去白。（用温水洗净。不可用水久泡。则滋味尽去。）
陈皮味甘性温，能顺气宽膈，保留白瓤能和脾，消除痰浊。（用温水洗净。不可用水久泡，否则滋味尽失。）
苍术甘温，健脾燥湿。发汗宽中，更祛瘴疫。（米泔水浸二宿，搓去黑皮，切片。）
苍术味甘性温，能健脾燥湿，发汗宽中，更能祛除瘴疫。（用米泔水浸泡两个晚上，搓去黑皮，切片。）
青皮苦寒，能攻气滞，削坚平肝，安脾下食。（少用热水浸透，去穣，晒干。）
青皮味苦性寒，能攻伐气滞，削坚平肝，安脾助消化。（少量用热水浸透，去掉瓤，晒干。）
浓朴苦温，消胀除满，痰气泻痢，其功不缓。（去粗皮，姜汁浸，炒，亦有生用者。）
厚朴味苦性温，能消除胀满，治疗痰气泻痢，功效显著。（去掉粗皮，姜汁浸泡，炒制，也有生用的。）
南星性热，能治风痰，破伤跌打，风疾皆安，（生姜汤泡透，切片，姜汁浸，炒。用一两研末，腊月黑牯牛胆，将末入，搅匀，悬风处吹干，名牛胆南星。）
天南星性热，能治疗风痰，破伤跌打和风疾皆安。（用生姜汤泡透，切片，姜汁浸泡，炒制。取一两研末，放入腊月黑牯牛胆中，搅匀，悬挂在通风处吹干，名为牛胆南星。）
半夏味辛，健脾燥湿，痰痿头疼，嗽吐堪入。（生姜汤泡透；切片，再用姜汁浸，炒用。如治风疾，用牙皂、白矾、生姜煎汤泡透，炒干用。）
半夏味辛，能健脾燥湿，治疗痰痿头痛和咳嗽呕吐。（用生姜汤泡透；切片，再用姜汁浸泡，炒制使用。如果治疗风疾，用牙皂、白矾、生姜煎汤泡透，炒干使用。）
藿香辛温，能止呕吐，发散风寒，霍乱为主。
藿香味辛性温，能止呕吐，发散风寒，是治疗霍乱的主药。
腹皮微温，能下膈气，安胃健脾，浮肿消去。（此有鸩粪毒，用黑豆汁洗净，晒干。）
大腹皮性微温，能降膈气，安胃健脾，消除浮肿。（此物含有鸩粪毒，需用黑豆汁洗净，晒干。）
槟榔辛温，破气杀虫，逐水祛痰，专除后重。
槟榔味辛性温，能破气杀虫，逐水祛痰，专门消除里急后重。
香薷味辛，伤暑便涩，霍乱水肿，除烦解热。
香薷味辛，治疗伤暑小便涩痛、霍乱水肿，能除烦解热。
扁豆微凉，转筋吐泻，下气和中，酒毒能化。
扁豆性微凉，治疗转筋吐泻，下气和中，能化解酒毒。
泽泻苦寒，消肿止渴，除湿通淋，阴汗自遏。
泽泻味苦性寒，能消肿止渴，除湿通淋，阴汗自然遏制。
猪苓味淡，利水通淋，消肿除湿，多服损肾。（去砂石。）
猪苓味淡，能利水通淋，消肿除湿，多服损伤肾脏。（去掉砂石。）
木通性寒，小肠热闭，利窍通经，最能导滞。（去皮。）
木通性寒，治疗小肠热闭，利窍通经，最能疏导积滞。（去掉外皮。）
车前气寒，溺涩眼赤，小便能通，大便能实。
车前草气寒，治疗小便涩痛眼红，能使小便通畅，大便结实。
地骨皮寒，解肌退热，有汗骨蒸，强阴凉血。
地骨皮性寒，能解肌退热，治疗有汗骨蒸，强壮阴凉血。
木瓜味酸，湿肿香港脚，霍乱转筋，足膝无力。
木瓜味酸，治疗湿肿脚气、霍乱转筋、足膝无力。
威灵仙苦温，腰膝冷痛，积痰 癖，风湿通用。
威灵仙味苦性温，治疗腰膝冷痛、积痰癖块，风湿通用。
牡丹皮苦寒，破血通经，血分有热，无汗骨蒸。
牡丹皮味苦性寒，能破除瘀血通经，治疗血分有热和无汗骨蒸。
玄参苦寒，清无根火，消肿骨蒸，补肾亦可。（肉坚黑者。）
玄参味苦性寒，能清无根之火，消肿骨蒸，也可补肾。（肉质坚硬黑色的为佳。）
沙参味苦，消肿排脓，补肝益肺，退热除风。
沙参味苦，能消肿排脓，补肝益肺，退热除风。
丹参味苦，破积调经，生新去恶，祛除带崩。
丹参味苦，能破除积滞调经，生新去恶，治疗白带崩漏。
苦参味苦，痈肿疮疥，下血肠风，眉脱赤癞。
苦参味苦，治疗痈肿疮疥、下血肠风、眉毛脱落赤癞。
龙胆草苦寒，疗眼赤疼，下焦湿肿，肝经热烦。
龙胆草味苦性寒，治疗眼睛红肿疼痛、下焦湿肿、肝经热烦。
五加皮寒，祛痛风痹，健步坚筋，益筋止沥。
五加皮性寒，能祛痛风痹，强健步履坚固筋骨，益筋止沥。
防己气寒，风湿脚痛，热积膀胱，消痈散肿。（去皮，酒浸，洗。）
防己气寒，治疗风湿脚痛、热积膀胱，消除痈肿。（去掉外皮，酒浸泡，清洗。）
地榆沉寒。血热堪用，血痢带崩，金疮止痛。（胃弱者少用。）
地榆性沉寒。血热证可用，治疗血痢带崩、金疮止痛。（胃弱者少用。）
茯神补心，善镇惊悸，恍惚健忘，除怒恚心。（去皮木。）
茯神补益心脏，善于镇静惊悸，治疗恍惚健忘，消除愤怒怨恨之心。（去掉皮木。）
远志气温，能驱惊悸，安神镇心，令人多记。（用甘草汤渍一宿，透，去骨，焙干。）
远志性温，能驱除惊悸，安神镇心，使人记忆力增强。（用甘草汤浸泡一夜，透彻，去掉骨，焙干。）
酸枣仁味酸，敛汗祛烦，多眠用生，不眠用炒。（去壳。）
酸枣仁味酸，能收敛汗液去除烦躁，嗜睡用生品，失眠用炒品。（去掉壳。）
菖蒲性温，开心通窍，去痹除风，出声至妙。
石菖蒲性温，能开心通窍，去除痹症风邪，改善声音效果极佳。
柏子仁味甘，补心益气，敛汗扶阳，更除惊悸。
柏子仁味甘，能补心益气，收敛汗液扶持阳气，更能消除惊悸。
益智仁辛温，安神益气，遗浊遗精，呕逆皆治。（去壳。）
益智仁味辛性温，能安神益气，治疗遗尿遗精、呕吐逆气。（去掉壳。）
甘松味香，善除恶气，浴体香肌，心腹痛已。
甘松气味芳香，善于消除恶气，沐浴可使肌肤香气，治疗心腹痛痊愈。
小茴香性温，能除疝气，腹痛腰疼，调中暖胃。
小茴香性温，能消除疝气，治疗腹痛腰痛，调理中焦温暖胃腑。
大茴香味辛，疝气香港脚，肿痛膀胱，止呕开胃。（盐汤浸，炒。）
大茴香味辛，治疗疝气脚气、膀胱肿痛，止呕开胃。（用盐水浸泡，炒制。）
干姜味辛，表解风寒，炮苦逐冷，虚热尤堪。
干姜味辛，表面解风寒，炮姜苦味驱逐寒冷，治疗虚热尤为适宜。
附子辛热，性走不守，四肢厥逆，回阳功有。（厥冷回阳用生；引诸药行经用面裹火煨，去皮脐，切四片，用童便浸透，晒干。）
附子味辛性热，性质走窜不守，治疗四肢厥逆，有回阳之功。（四肢厥冷回阳用生附子；引导诸药行经用面粉包裹火煨，去掉皮脐，切成四片，用童子小便浸透，晒干。）
川乌大热，搜风入骨，湿痹寒疼，破积之物。
川乌性大热，搜剔风邪入骨，治疗湿痹寒痛，是破除积聚的药物。
木香微温，散滞和胃，诸气能调，行肝泻肺。
木香性微温，能疏散滞气调和胃腑，调理各种气机，通行肝肺。
沉香降气，暖胃追邪，通天彻地，卫气堪夸。
沉香能降气，温暖胃腑驱逐邪气，通达天地，护卫之气值得称赞。
丁香辛热，能除寒呕，心腹疼痛，温卫可晓。（气血盛者，勿与丁香，以其益气也。）
丁香味辛性热，能消除寒呕，治疗心腹疼痛，温煦卫气显而易见。（气血旺盛者，不要用丁香，因为它会补气。）
砂仁性温，养胃进食，止痛安胎，通经破滞。
砂仁性温，能养胃增进食欲，止痛安胎，通经破除滞气。
莲肉味甘，健脾理胃，止泻涩精，清心养气。
莲子味甘，能健脾理胃，止泻固精，清心养气。
肉桂辛热，善通血脉，腹痛虚寒，温补可得。
肉桂味辛性热，善于通利血脉，治疗腹痛虚寒，温补可得。
桂枝小梗，横行手臂，止汗舒筋，治手足痹。
桂枝是小枝，横行于手臂，能止汗舒筋，治疗手足痹痛。
吴茱萸辛热，能调疝气，脐腹寒疼，酸水通治。（去梗，炒。）
吴茱萸味辛性热，能调理疝气，治疗脐腹寒痛和酸水泛溢。（去掉梗，炒制。）
延胡索气温，心腹卒痛，通经活血，跌扑血崩。
延胡索性温，治疗心腹突然疼痛，通经活血，治疗跌打损伤血崩。
薏苡仁味甘，专除湿痹，筋节拘挛，肺痈肺痿。（去壳净。）
薏苡仁味甘，专门消除湿痹，筋节拘挛，肺痈肺痿。（去掉壳，洗净。）
肉豆蔻辛温，脾胃虚冷，泻利不休，功可立等。（面裹煨熟，切碎，纸包，捶去油。）
肉豆蔻味辛性温，治疗脾胃虚冷、泻利不止，功效迅速。（用面粉包裹煨熟，切碎，用纸包，捶打去油。）
草豆蔻辛温，治寒犯胃，作痛呕吐，不食能治。
草豆蔻味辛性温，治疗寒气犯胃引起的疼痛呕吐，不能进食也能治愈。
诃子味苦，涩肠止痢，痰嗽喘急，降火敛肺。
诃子味苦，能涩肠止痢，治疗痰嗽喘急，降火敛肺。
草果味辛，消食除胀，截疟逐痰，解温辟瘴。
草果味辛，能消食除胀，截断疟疾驱逐痰液，解除温热辟除瘴气。
常山苦寒，截疟损痰，解伤寒热，水胀能宽。（酒浸，切片。）
常山味苦性寒，截断疟疾损伤痰液，解除伤寒热，水胀能缓解。（用酒浸泡，切片。）
良姜性热，下气温中，转筋霍乱，酒食能攻。
高良姜性热，下行温暖中焦，治疗转筋霍乱，能攻伐酒食积滞。
山楂味甘，磨消肉食，疗疝催疮，消膨健胃。（炒，用温水润透，去子取肉。）
山楂味甘，能磨消肉食，治疗疝气催生疮疡，消除膨胀健胃。（炒制，用温水润透，去掉种子取肉。）
神曲味甘，开胃消食，破结逐痰，调中下气。（炒。）
六神曲味甘，能开胃消食，破除结滞驱逐痰液，调理中焦下气。（炒制。）
麦芽甘温，能消宿食，心腹膨胀，行血散滞。（用大麦生芽炒用。）
麦芽味甘性温，能消除宿食，治疗心腹膨胀，行血散滞。（用大麦发芽后炒制使用。）
苏子味辛，驱痰降气，止咳定喘，更润心肺。（炒。）
紫苏子味辛，能驱逐痰液降气，止咳定喘，更能润养心肺。（炒制。）
白芥子辛，专化胁痰，疟蒸痞块，服之能安。（炒。）
白芥子味辛，专门化解胁下痰饮，疟疾潮热痞块，服用能安定。（炒制。）
甘遂苦寒，破 消痰，面浮蛊胀，利水能安。（反甘草。）
甘遂味苦性寒，破除积聚消除痰饮，面部浮肿蛊胀，利水能安定。（与甘草相反。）
大戟甘苦，消水利便，肿胀 坚，其功瞑眩。（反甘草、海藻。）
京大戟味甘苦，能消水利便，消除肿胀坚硬，其功效剧烈。（与甘草、海藻相反。）
芫花寒苦，能消胀蛊，利水泻湿，止咳痰吐。（反甘草。）
芫花性寒味苦，能消除胀蛊，利水泻湿，止咳吐痰。（与甘草相反。）
商陆辛甘，赤白各异，赤者消肿，白利水气。
商陆味辛甘，红色和白色不同，红色的消肿，白色的利水气。
海藻咸寒，消瘿散疠，除胀破 ，利水通闭。（反甘草。）
海藻味咸性寒，能消除瘿瘤散播疠气，消除胀满破除积聚，利水通闭。（与甘草相反。）
牵牛苦寒，利水消肿，蛊胀 癖，散滞除壅。（妊娠忌服。黑者属水，力速；白者属全，效迟。研烂取头末用。）
牵牛子味苦性寒，能利水消肿，治疗蛊胀癖块，散滞除壅。（孕妇忌服。黑色属水，效力迅速；白色属金，效力迟缓。研烂取头末使用。）
葶苈苦辛，利水消肿，痰咳 瘕，治喘肺痈。
葶苈子味苦辛，能利水消肿，治疗痰咳癥瘕，平息喘促肺痈。
瞿麦辛寒，专除淋病，且能坠胎，通经立应。
瞿麦味辛性寒，专门消除淋病，且能堕胎，通经立即见效。
三棱味苦，利血消癖，气滞作疼，虚者当忌。（醋浸透，炒。）
三棱味苦，能利血消除癖块，气滞作痛，虚弱者应当禁忌。（用醋浸透，炒制。）
莪术温苦，善破 癖，止痛消瘀，通经最宜。（醋浸，炒。）
莪术性温味苦，善于破除积聚癖块，止痛消瘀，通经最合适。（用醋浸泡，炒制。）
五灵脂味甘，血痢腹疼，止血用炒，行血用生。
五灵脂味甘，治疗血痢腹痛，止血用炒品，行血用生品。
干漆辛温，通经破瘕，追积杀蛊，效如奔马。（炒。）
干漆味辛性温，能通经破除瘕块，追逐积滞杀灭蛊毒，效果如奔马。（炒制。）
蒲黄味甘，逐瘀止崩，补血须炒，破血宜生。
蒲黄味甘，能驱逐瘀血止住崩漏，补血必须炒制，破血适宜生用。
苏木甘咸，能行积血，产后月经，兼医扑跌。
苏木味甘咸，能运行积血，治疗产后月经不调，兼治跌打损伤。
桃仁甘寒，能润大肠，通经破瘀，血瘕堪尝。（水泡去皮尖。）
桃仁味甘性寒，能润通大肠，通经破除瘀血，治疗血瘕。（用水浸泡去掉皮尖。）
红花辛温，最消瘀血，多则通经，少则养血。
红花味辛性温，最能消除瘀血，多用则通经，少用则养血。
姜黄味辛，消痈破血，心腹疼痛，下气最捷。（大者为姜黄。）
姜黄味辛，能消除痈肿破除瘀血，治疗心腹疼痛，下气最快。（大的为姜黄。）
郁金味苦，破血生肌，血淋溺血，郁结能舒。（小者为郁金。）
郁金味苦，能破除瘀血生肌，治疗血淋溺血，舒缓郁结。（小的为郁金。）
金银花甘，疗痈无对，未成则散，已成则溃。
金银花味甘，治疗痈肿无与伦比，未成脓则消散，已成脓则溃破。
漏芦性寒，祛恶疮毒，补血排脓，生肌长肉。
漏芦性寒，能祛除恶疮毒，补血排脓，生肌长肉。
蒺藜味苦，疗疮瘙痒，白癜头疮，翳除目朗。
蒺藜味苦，治疗疮疡瘙痒、白癜风头疮，去除翳膜使眼睛明亮。
白及味苦，功专收敛，肿毒疮疡，外科最善。
白及味苦，功效专门收敛，治疗肿毒疮疡，外科最为擅长。
蛇床辛苦，下气温中，恶疮疥癞，逐瘀祛风。
蛇床子味辛苦，下行温暖中焦，治疗恶疮疥癞，驱逐瘀血祛风。
天麻味辛，能驱头眩，小儿惊痫，拘挛瘫痪。
天麻味辛，能驱除头晕，治疗小儿惊痫、拘挛瘫痪。
白附辛温，治面百病，血痹风疮，中风诸症。
白附子味辛性温，治疗面部各种疾病，血痹风疮，中风各种症状。
全蝎味辛，却风痰毒，口眼 斜，风痫发搐。
全蝎味辛，能抵御风痰毒，治疗口眼歪斜，风痫抽搐。
蝉蜕甘平，消风定惊，杀疳除热，退翳侵明。
蝉蜕味甘性平，能消除风邪定惊，杀灭疳虫除热，退翳明目。
僵蚕味咸，诸风惊痫，湿痰喉痹，疮毒瘢痕。
僵蚕味咸，治疗各种风症惊痫、湿痰喉痹、疮毒瘢痕。
木鳖甘温，能追疮毒，乳痈腰疼，消肿最速。（去壳。）
木鳖子味甘性温，能追踪疮毒，治疗乳痈腰痛，消肿速度最快。（去掉壳。）
蜂房咸苦，惊痫螈 ，牙疼肿毒，瘰 肠痈。
露蜂房味咸苦，治疗惊痫抽搐、牙疼肿毒、瘰疬肠痈。
花蛇温毒，瘫痪 斜，大风癞疥，诸毒弥佳。
蕲蛇性温，治疗毒邪、瘫痪歪斜、大风癞疥，各种毒素都能治愈。
槐花味苦，痔漏肠风，大肠热痢，更杀蛔虫。
槐花味苦，治疗痔漏肠风、大肠热痢，更能杀灭蛔虫。
鼠粘子辛，能消疮毒，隐疹风热，咽疼可逐。（一名牛蒡子，一名大力子。）
牛蒡子味辛，能消除疮毒，治疗隐疹风热，驱逐咽痛。（又名牛蒡子，又名大力子。）
茵陈味苦，退湿除黄，泻湿利水，清热为凉。
茵陈味苦，能退湿除黄，泻湿利水，清热性凉。
蔓荆子味苦，头痛能医，拘挛湿痹，泪眼堪除。
蔓荆子味苦，能治疗头痛，拘挛湿痹，消除流泪。
马兜铃苦寒，能熏痔漏，定喘消痰，肺热久嗽。
马兜铃味苦性寒，能熏治痔漏，平喘消痰，治疗肺热久咳。
百合味甘，安心定胆，止嗽消浮，痈疽可啖。
百合味甘，能安心定胆，止咳消除浮肿，痈疽可食用。
秦艽微寒，除湿荣筋，肢节风痛，下血骨蒸。
秦艽性微寒，能除湿荣养筋骨，治疗肢节风痛、下血骨蒸。
紫菀苦辛，痰喘咳逆，肺痰吐衄，寒热并济（酒洗）。
紫菀味苦辛，治疗痰喘咳逆、肺痰吐衄，寒热并用（用酒洗）。
款冬花甘温，理肺消痰，肺痈喘咳，补劳除烦。
款冬花味甘性温，能理肺消痰，治疗肺痈喘咳，补虚劳除烦躁。
金沸草寒，消痰止嗽，明目祛风，逐水尤妙。
旋覆花性寒，能消痰止咳，明目祛风，逐水尤其奇妙。
桑白皮甘辛，止嗽定喘，泻肺火邪，其功不浅。（去红皮）。
桑白皮味甘辛，能止咳定喘，泻肺火邪，功效不小。（去掉红皮）。
杏仁温苦，风痰喘嗽，大肠气闭，便难切要。（水泡，去皮尖，双仁有毒，勿用。）
杏仁性温苦，治疗风痰喘嗽、大肠气闭、排便困难至关重要。（用水浸泡，去掉皮尖，双仁有毒，不要用。）
乌梅酸温，收敛肺气，止渴生津，能安泻痢。
乌梅味酸性温，能收敛肺气，止渴生津，能安定泻痢。
天花粉寒，止渴祛烦，排脓消毒，善除热痰。（即栝蒌根。）
天花粉性寒，能止渴祛烦，排脓消毒，善于清除热痰。（即栝楼根。）
密蒙花甘，主能明目，虚翳青盲，服之效速。
密蒙花味甘，主要能明目，治疗虚翳青盲，服用效果迅速。
菊花味甘，除热祛风，头眩目赤，收泪有功。（家园内黄菊小花，甘甜者佳，酒浸晒干用。）
菊花味甘，能除热祛风，治疗头晕目赤，收泪有功。（园圃内的黄菊小花，甘甜者佳，用酒浸泡晒干使用。）
木贼味甘，益肝退翳，能止月经，更清积聚。
木贼味甘，能益肝退翳，能止月经，更能清除积聚。
决明子甘，能除肝热，目疼收泪，仍止鼻血。
决明子味甘，能清除肝热，治疗眼痛收泪，仍能止住鼻血。
羚羊角寒，明目清肝，却惊解毒，补智能安。
羚羊角性寒，能明目清肝，抵御惊骇解毒，补益智慧安定。
龟甲味甘，滋阴补肾，除崩续筋，更医颅囟。
龟甲味甘，能滋阴补肾，消除崩漏接续筋骨，更能治疗颅囟疾病。
鳖甲酸平，劳嗽骨蒸，散瘀消肿，去痞除崩。
鳖甲味酸性平，治疗劳嗽骨蒸，散瘀消肿，消除痞块除崩漏。
海螵蛸咸，破血除 ，通经水肿，目翳心疼。
海螵蛸味咸，能破除瘀血消除积块，通经治疗水肿，目翳心痛。
犀角酸寒，代毒辟邪，解热止血，消肿蛇毒。
犀角味酸性寒，能解毒辟邪，清热止血，消除肿胀蛇毒。
火麻仁味甘，下乳催生，润肠通结，小水能行。
火麻仁味甘，能下乳催生，润肠通便，通利小便。
山豆根苦，疗咽肿痛，敷蛇虫伤，可救急用。（俗名密钥匙。用根，口嚼汁，吞，止咽喉肿痛。）
山豆根味苦，治疗咽喉肿痛，敷贴蛇虫咬伤，可作急救之用。（俗名密钥匙。用根部，口嚼汁吞咽，止咽喉肿痛。）
益母草甘，女科为主，产后胎前，生新去瘀。（忌犯铁器。）
益母草味甘，是妇科主药，产后胎前，生新去瘀。（忌接触铁器。）
紫草苦寒，能通九窍，利水消膨，痘疹切要。
紫草味苦性寒，能通利九窍，利水消除膨胀，治疗痘疹至关重要。
地肤子寒，去膀胱热，皮肤瘙痒，除热甚捷。
地肤子性寒，能清除膀胱热，治疗皮肤瘙痒，除热非常快捷。
楝根寒性，能追诸虫，疼痛一止，积聚立通。
苦楝根性寒，能驱逐各种寄生虫，疼痛一止，积聚立刻通畅。
樗根味苦，泻痢带崩，肠风痔漏，燥湿涩精。
椿根皮味苦，治疗泻痢带崩、肠风痔漏，燥湿涩精。
泽兰甘苦，痈肿能消，打扑伤损，肢体虚浮。
泽兰味甘苦，能消除痈肿，治疗跌打损伤，肢体虚浮。
瓜蒂苦寒，善能吐痰，消身浮肿，并治黄疽。
瓜蒂味苦性寒，善于催吐痰涎，消除身体浮肿，并治疗黄疸。
巴豆辛热，除胃寒积，破 消痛，大能通利。（去皮心膜，或生或熟，听用。）
巴豆味辛性热，能消除胃寒积滞，破除积聚消除疼痛，大通利。（去掉皮心膜，或生用或熟用，听凭使用。）
牙皂味辛，通血关窍，敷肿消脓，吐风痰妙。
猪牙皂味辛，能通血关窍，敷贴消肿消脓，吐出风痰效果奇妙。
斑蝥有毒，破通利经，诸疮瘰 ，水道能行。
斑蝥有毒，能破除瘀血通利经脉，治疗各种疮疡瘰疬，通利水道。
胡黄连苦，治劳骨蒸，小儿疳痢，盗汗虚惊。
胡黄连味苦，治疗劳热骨蒸、小儿疳痢、盗汗虚惊。
使君子甘温，消疳清浊，泻利诸虫，总能除却。（煨去壳，取肉用。）
使君子味甘性温，能消除疳积清浊，泻出各种寄生虫，总能去除。（煨制去掉壳，取肉使用。）
(240 formulas in total)
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) has a sweet flavor, greatly tonifies Yuan Qi (Primary Qi), relieves thirst and generates fluids, and harmonizes Ying (Nutritive) and Wei (Defensive) levels. (Contraindicated in cases of excess heat in the Lungs, Yin deficiency with fire hyperactivity, labor-induced cough with hemoptysis. For Lung Qi deficiency causing shortness of breath, scanty breathing, severe panting, and irritability, remove the rhizome head; it is incompatible with Veratrum nigrum.)
Huang Qi (Astragali Radix) has a warm nature, stops sweating and consolidates the exterior, expels pus and promotes tissue regeneration, and should not be omitted in Qi deficiency. (Its efficacy is enhanced when combined with Saposhnikovia divaricata; use soft, arrow-like stems, soaked in honey water and stir-fried.)
Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) has a sweet and warm nature, strengthens the Spleen and fortifies the Stomach, stops diarrhea and dispels dampness, and also drives away phlegm and fullness. (Remove the rhizome head and oil.)
Fu Ling (Poria) has a bland flavor,渗湿 (leaches out dampness) and benefits orifices, Bai Fu Ling (white Poria) transforms phlegm-fluids, and Chi Fu Ling (red Poria) unblocks water passages. (Remove the skin.)
Gan Cao (Licorice Root) has a sweet and warm nature, harmonizes various herbs; roasted it warms the Middle, raw it clears fire. (Resolves toxicity of many herbs; incompatible with Kansui, Sargassum, Euphorbia, and Genkwa. The tip treats painful/difficult urination; the node resolves carbuncles, ulcers, cold limbs, and swelling; the fruit clears chest heat; the root can be used raw or roasted as needed.)
Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) has a warm nature, generates blood and tonifies the Heart, supports deficiency and benefits loss, expels stasis and generates new blood. (The head guides blood upward; the body nourishes blood centrally; the tail breaks blood downward; the whole root invigorates blood without dispersing. Soak in wine and wash clean. For obese patients with abundant phlegm, soak in ginger juice and sun-dry.)
Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) has a warm nature, stops headaches, nourishes newly generated blood, opens stagnation and moves upward. (Should not be taken alone. Long-term use may cause sudden death.)
Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) has a sour and cold nature, has astringent and tonifying properties, treats dysentery with abdominal pain, but is contraindicated in deficiency-cold. (Stir-fry for diarrhea; use raw heavily for late-stage dysentery.)
Chi Shao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra) has a sour and cold nature, has purging and dispersing properties, breaks blood and unblocks meridians, and should be avoided postpartum.
Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix) has a slightly cold nature, eliminates damp-heat, treats bone-steaming fatigue, and also eliminates blood stasis. (Avoid iron vessels; fast for three days. Soak in ginger juice and stir-fry to prevent obstructing phlegm in the diaphragm.)
Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix) has a slightly warm nature, nourishes Kidney Yin and tonifies blood, benefits marrow and fills essence, darkens beard and hair. (Soak in wine and steam. Avoid iron vessels; fast for three days.)
Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix) has a sweet and cold nature, relieves thirst and removes irritability, tonifies the Heart and clears the Lungs, bringing peace when heat is present. (Soak in warm water, remove the heart to prevent irritability.)
Tian Men Dong (Asparagi Radix) has a sweet and cold nature, treats Lung atrophy and lung abscess, eliminates phlegm and stops cough, and is effective for panting and heat. (Soak in warm water, remove the heart and skin.)
Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) has a bitter flavor, drains Heart fire and removes fullness, clears heat and brightens eyes, thickens intestines and stops dysentery. (Remove roots. Raw use drains Heart heat; wine-stir-fried thickens stomach/intestines; ginger-prepared stops vomiting.)
Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) has a bitter and cold nature, dry/rotten pieces drain Lung fire and clear the Large Intestine, suitable for both damp-heat. (Remove skin. Floating/dry pieces treat the Upper Jiao; solid strips treat the Lower Jiao.)
Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex) has a bitter and cold nature, descends fire and nourishes Yin, treats bone-steaming damp-heat and lower bleeding. (Remove coarse bark, slice. Can be honey-fried, wine-fried, human milk-fried, child urine-fried, or used raw according to the condition.)
Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus) has a cold nature, resolves depression and removes irritability, treats vomiting and epistaxis with stomach pain, lowers fire so urination becomes smooth. (To clear Upper Jiao stagnant heat, stir-fry slowly until black; to clear Triple Burner excess heat, use raw. It clears twisted/depressed fire.)
Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Fructus) has a bitter and cold nature, eliminates carbuncle toxins, disperses qi aggregation and blood coagulation, and drives away damp-heat. (Remove the heart.)
Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum) has a very cold nature, drains Stomach fire, treats thirst and headache, and resolves the muscle layer immediately.
Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma) has a bitter flavor, removes heat and thirst, treats bone-steaming with sweating, and soothes phlegm-cough. (Remove hairs, avoid iron. Raw use drains Stomach fire; wine-fried drains Kidney fire.)
Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus) has a slightly cold nature, stops cough and transforms phlegm, treats lung abscess and atrophy, opens depression and removes irritability. (Remove the heart.)
Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) has a bitter and cold nature, breaks blood and eliminates stasis, speeds up the diaphragm and unblocks Yang, breaks down accumulations. (Wine-stir-fried reaches the vertex; wine-washed reaches the stomach; raw use moves downward.)
Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas) has a bitter and cold nature, treats excess heat accumulations, eliminates phlegm and moistens dryness, unblocks constipation. (It is Psilomelum refined again, poured into basins to crystallize.)
Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) has a bitter flavor, drains Liver fire, treats alternating chills and fever, and malaria. (Remove the rhizome head.)
Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix) has a slightly cold nature, calms cough and eliminates phlegm, treats alternating chills/headache and fullness. (Remove rhizome head and hairs; soft ones are best.)
Sheng Ma ( Cimicifugae Rhizoma) has a cold nature, clears Stomach and detoxifies, lifts sinking Qi, and drives away toothache.
Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix) has a bitter flavor, treats sore/swollen throat, carries herbs upward, opens the chest and benefits congestion. (Remove the rhizome head.)
Zi Su (Perillae Folium) has a pungent flavor, releases the exterior from wind-cold; Zi Su Geng (stem) regulates Qi below, eliminating fullness.
Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba) has a pungent flavor, releases the exterior and induces sweating, treats body heat and headache, disperses wind-cold. (Use Ma Huang Gen [root] to stop sweating.)
Ge Gen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix) has a sweet flavor, releases the exterior in Shang Han (Cold Damage), treats warm malaria with alternating chills, relieves thirst and resolves alcohol toxicity.
Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba) has a pungent flavor, best clears the head and eyes, dispels wind and transforms phlegm, suitable for bone-steaming.
Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) has a sweet and warm nature, removes dizziness, treats joint bi-pain and various wind conditions with locked jaw. (Remove the rhizome head.)
Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Spica) has a pungent flavor, clears the head and eyes, induces sweat and dispels wind, treats sores and eliminates stasis.
Hua Shi (Talcum) is heavy and cold, its slipperiness benefits orifices, relieves thirst and removes irritability, treats damp-heat. (White ones are good; mixed colors are toxic.)
Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) has a pungent and warm nature, treats Shaoyin headache, benefits orifices and unblocks passages, used for wind-damp. (Remove the above-ground parts.)
Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) has a slightly warm nature, dispels wind and dampness, treats body pain and headache, relaxes sinews and activates bones.
Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix) has a sweet and bitter flavor, treats stiff neck, damp-bi in both legs, and removes various winds.
Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) has a pungent and warm nature, treats Yangming headache, wind-heat itching, commonly used to expel pus.
Gao Ben (Ligustici Rhizoma) has a warm nature, removes pain at the vertex, dispels cold-damp, and screens out wind pathogens.
Xiang Fu (Cyperi Rhizoma) has a sweet flavor, moves Qi and opens depression, stops pain and regulates menstruation, also digests retained food. (Avoid iron; remove hairs from Broussonetia papyrifera bark.)
Myrrh (Myrrha) has a pungent and warm nature, treats abdominal distension/pain and frequent slippery urination, generally moves Qi.
Zhi Shi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus) has a bitter flavor, digests food and removes fullness, breaks accumulations and transforms phlegm, powerful like breaking walls. (Soak in water until soft, slice, stir-fry with bran.)
Bai Kou Ren (Cardamomi Rotundus Semen) has a pungent and warm nature, eliminates miasma opacity, benefits Qi and harmonizes Yuan, stops vomiting and regurgitation.
Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus) has a slightly warm nature, moves Qi and widens the intestines, treats chest Qi knot and fullness. (Soak in water until soft, remove pulp, stir-fry with bran. Do not give to those with weak Qi/Blood as it damages Qi.)
Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) has a sweet and warm nature, directs Qi and widens the diaphragm, keeping the white part harmonizes the Spleen, removing the white part eliminates phlegm. (Wash with warm water. Do not soak long in water, or flavor is lost.)
Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) has a sweet and warm nature, strengthens the Spleen and dries dampness, induces sweat and widens the Middle, also dispels miasma epidemics. (Soak in rice washing water for two nights, rub off black skin, slice.)
Qing Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride) has a bitter and cold nature, attacks Qi stagnation, cuts hardness and calms the Liver, stabilizes the Spleen and aids digestion. (Soak briefly in hot water until permeable, remove pulp, sun-dry.)
Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex) has a bitter and warm nature, eliminates distension and fullness, treats phlegm-Qi dysentery, its efficacy is not slow. (Remove coarse bark, soak in ginger juice, stir-fry; some use raw.)
Nan Xing (Arisaematis Rhizoma Preparatum) has a hot nature, treats wind-phlegm, traumatic injuries, and wind diseases are all stabilized. (Soak thoroughly in ginger soup, slice, soak in ginger juice, stir-fry. Take 1 liang powder, put into a black bull gallbladder in the twelfth lunar month, mix well, hang in a windy place to dry; named Niu Dan Nan Xing.)
Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) has a pungent flavor, strengthens the Spleen and dries dampness, treats phlegm-paralysis headache, cough and vomiting. (Soak thoroughly in ginger soup; slice, soak in ginger juice, stir-fry. For wind diseases, soak thoroughly in decoction of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Alum, and Ginger, stir-fry dry.)
Huo Xiang (Agastaches Herba) has a pungent and warm nature, stops vomiting, releases exterior wind-cold, is the main herb for Huo Luan (Cholera).
Da Fu Pi (Arecae Pericarpium) has a slightly warm nature, descends diaphragmatic Qi, stabilizes the Stomach and strengthens the Spleen, eliminates edema. (Contains poison; wash with black bean juice, sun-dry.)
Bing Lang (Areca Semen) has a pungent and warm nature, breaks Qi and kills parasites, drives water and eliminates phlegm, specifically removes tenesmus.
Xiang Ru (Moslae Herba) has a pungent flavor, treats summerheat with difficult urination, Huo Luan edema, removes irritability and resolves heat.
Dou Dou (Phaseoli Semen) has a slightly cool nature, treats muscle cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea, descends Qi and harmonizes the Middle, resolves alcohol toxicity.
Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma) has a bitter and cold nature, reduces swelling and relieves thirst, dries dampness and unblocks strangury, stops genital sweating.
Zhu Ling (Polyporus) has a bland flavor, promotes urination and unblocks strangury, reduces swelling and dries dampness, long-term use damages the Kidney. (Remove sand/stones.)
Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis) has a cold nature, treats Small Intestine heat closure, benefits orifices and unblocks meridians, best at guiding stagnation. (Remove skin.)
Che Qian Zi (Plantaginis Semen) has a cold nature, treats difficult urination and red eyes, unblocks urination, firms stool.
Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex) is cold, resolves the muscle layer and reduces fever, treats bone-steaming with sweating, strengthens Yin and cools blood.
Mu Gua (Chaenomelis Fructus) has a sour flavor, treats damp swelling and foot disease (Hong Kong foot), Huo Luan cramps, and weakness in feet/knees.
Wei Ling Xian (Clematidis Radix et Rhizoma) has a bitter and warm nature, treats cold pain in waist/knees, accumulated phlegm and masses, commonly used for wind-damp.
Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex) has a bitter and cold nature, breaks blood and unblocks meridians, treats heat in the Blood level and bone-steaming without sweat.
Xuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix) has a bitter and cold nature, clears rootless fire, reduces swelling and bone-steaming, can also tonify the Kidney. (Choose firm, black flesh.)
Sha Shen (Glehniae Radix) has a bitter flavor, reduces swelling and expels pus, tonifies the Liver and benefits the Lungs, reduces fever and dispels wind.
Dan Shen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix) has a bitter flavor, breaks accumulations and regulates menstruation, generates new blood and removes evil, removes leukorrhea and metrorrhagia.
Ku Shen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix) has a bitter flavor, treats carbuncles, sores, scabies, lower bleeding and intestinal wind, eyebrow loss and red leprosy.
Long Dan Cao (Gentianae Radix) has a bitter and cold nature, treats red/painful eyes, Lower Jiao damp-swelling, Liver meridian heat/irritability.
Wu Jia Pi (Acanthopanacis Cortex) is cold, dispels wind and bi-pain, strengthens steps and sinews, benefits sinews and stops dribbling.
Fang Ji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix) has a cold nature, treats wind-damp leg pain, heat accumulation in the Bladder, reduces carbuncles and dissipates swelling. (Remove skin, soak in wine, wash.)
Di Yu (Sanguisorbae Radix) is heavy and cold. Suitable for blood heat, blood dysentery, leukorrhea/metrorrhagia, and metal wounds to stop pain. (Use less if Stomach is weak.)
Fu Shen (Poria cum Radice) tonifies the Heart, excels at calming palpitations, treats恍惚 (trance) and forgetfulness, removes anger/resentment. (Remove skin and wood.)
Yuan Zhi (Polygalae Radix) has a warm nature, drives away palpitations, calms the Spirit and settles the Heart, enhances memory. (Soak in Licorice decoction overnight until permeable, remove bone, bake dry.)
Suan Zao Ren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen) has a sour flavor, astringes sweat and removes irritability, use raw for hypersomnia, use stir-fried for insomnia. (Remove shell.)
Shi Pu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma) has a warm nature, opens the Heart and benefits orifices, removes bi-pain and dispels wind, excellent for voice production.
Bai Zi Ren (Platycladi Semen) has a sweet flavor, tonifies the Heart and benefits Qi, astringes sweat and supports Yang, also removes palpitations.
Yi Zhi Ren (Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus) has a pungent and warm nature, calms the Spirit and benefits Qi, treats enuresis/spermatorrhea and vomiting/reversal. (Remove shell.)
Gan Song (Nardostachys Radix et Rhizoma) has a fragrant flavor, excels at eliminating bad odors, bathing makes skin fragrant, cures heart/abdominal pain.
Xiao Hui Xiang (Foeniculi Fructus) has a warm nature, eliminates hernia, treats abdominal/lower back pain, harmonizes the Middle and warms the Stomach.
Da Hui Xiang (Anisi Stellati Fructus) has a pungent flavor, treats hernia and foot disease, bladder swelling/pain, stops vomiting and opens the appetite. (Soak in salt water, stir-fry.)
Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Preparatum) has a pungent flavor, releases exterior wind-cold on the surface; Pao Jiang (charred) is bitter and drives out cold, especially suitable for deficient heat.
Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata) has a pungent and hot nature, moves freely without staying, treats cold limbs and reversal, has merit in restoring Yang. (Raw for cold limbs/restoring Yang; for guiding herbs through meridians, wrap in flour and roast over fire, remove skin/navel, cut into four slices, soak in child urine, sun-dry.)
Chuan Wu (Aconiti Radix) is very hot, searches for wind entering bones, treats damp-bi and cold pain, breaks accumulations.
Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix) has a slightly warm nature, disperses stagnation and harmonizes the Stomach, regulates various Qi, moves Liver and drains Lung.
Chen Xiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum) descends Qi, warms the Stomach and pursues evil, connects heaven and earth, praised for protecting Qi.
Ding Xiang (Caryophylli Flos) has a pungent and hot nature, eliminates cold vomiting, treats heart/abdominal pain, warming the defensive level is obvious. (Do not give to those with abundant Qi/Blood, as it tonifies Qi.)
Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus Rotundus) has a warm nature, nourishes the Stomach and promotes eating, stops pain and calms the fetus, unblocks meridians and breaks stagnation.
Lian Rou (Nelumbinis Plumula) has a sweet flavor, strengthens the Spleen and regulates the Stomach, stops diarrhea and astringes essence, clears the Heart and nourishes Qi.
Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex) has a pungent and hot nature, excellently unblocks blood vessels, treats abdominal pain and deficient cold, provides warming and tonification.
Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) is a small twig, moves horizontally in arms, stops sweating and relaxes sinews, treats hand/foot bi-pain.
Wu Zhu Yu (Evodiae Fructus) has a pungent and hot nature, regulates hernia, treats umbilical/abdominal cold pain and acid water, comprehensively treats. (Remove stem, stir-fry.)
Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis Rhizoma) has a warm nature, treats sudden heart/abdominal pain, unblocks meridians and invigorates blood, treats falls/fractures and metrorrhagia.
Yi Yi Ren (Coicis Semen) has a sweet flavor, specifically eliminates damp-bi, tendon/joint spasms, lung abscess/atrophies. (Shell and clean.)
Rou Dou Kou (Myristicae Semen) has a pungent and warm nature, treats Spleen/Stomach deficient cold, unremitting diarrhea, efficacy is immediate. (Wrap in flour, roast熟, chop, wrap in paper, beat to remove oil.)
Cao Dou Kou (Kenmpferiae Galanga Semen) has a pungent and warm nature, treats cold invading the Stomach, pain/vomiting, cures anorexia.
He Zi (Terminalia Chebulae Fructus) has a bitter flavor, astringes intestines and stops dysentery, treats phlegm-cough/panting urgency, descends fire and astringes the Lung.
Cao Guo (Tsao-ko Fructus) has a pungent flavor, digests food and removes distension, intercepts malaria and drives phlegm, resolves warmth and repels miasma.
Chang Shan (Dichroae Radix) has a bitter and cold nature, intercepts malaria and damages phlegm, resolves Shang Han heat, relieves water swelling. (Soak in wine, slice.)
Liang Jiang (Alpiniae Officinarum Rhizoma) has a hot nature, descends Qi and warms the Middle, treats cramps/Huo Luan, attacks wine/food stagnation.
Shan Zha (Crataegi Fructus) has a sweet flavor, grinds and digests meat, treats hernia and promotes sores, reduces distension and strengthens the Stomach. (Stir-fry, moisten with warm water, remove seeds, take flesh.)
Shen Qu (Massa Medicata Fermentata) has a sweet flavor, opens the appetite and digests food, breaks knots and drives phlegm, harmonizes the Middle and descends Qi. (Stir-fry.)
Mai Ya (Hordei Fructus Germinatus) has a sweet and warm nature, digests retained food, treats heart/abdominal distension, moves blood and disperses stagnation. (Germinate barley, stir-fry.)
Su Zi (Perillae Fructus) has a pungent flavor, drives phlegm and descends Qi, stops cough and calms panting, further moistens Heart/Lungs. (Stir-fry.)
Bai Jie Zi (Sinapis Semen) is pungent, specifically transforms胁 (hypochondriac) phlegm, malaria steaming and痞 (fullness) masses, taking it brings peace. (Stir-fry.)
Gan Sui (Kansui Radix) has a bitter and cold nature, breaks masses and transforms phlegm, facial edema and gu-distension, benefits water to bring peace. (Incompatible with Licorice.)
Da Ji (Euphorbiae Pekinensis Radix) has a sweet and bitter flavor, eliminates water and promotes urination, swelling and hardness, its effect is intense/dizzying. (Incompatible with Licorice, Sargassum.)
Yuan Hua (Genkae Flos) is cold and bitter, eliminates distension/gu, promotes water and drains dampness, stops cough and expectoration. (Incompatible with Licorice.)
Shang Lu (Phytolaccae Radix) has a pungent and sweet flavor, red and white differ; red reduces swelling, white promotes water Qi.
Hai Zao (Sargassum) has a salty and cold flavor, eliminates goiter and scrofula, removes distension and breaks masses, promotes water and unblocks closure. (Incompatible with Licorice.)
Qian Niu Zi (Pharbitidis Semen) has a bitter and cold nature, promotes water and reduces swelling, gu-distension and masses, disperses stagnation and removes congestion. (Contraindicated in pregnancy. Black belongs to Water, fast action; White belongs to Metal, slow action. Grind and take the first powder.)
Ting Li Zi (Lepidii Semen) has a bitter and pungent flavor, promotes water and reduces swelling, phlegm-cough and masses, treats panting and lung abscess.
Qu Mai (Dianthi Herba) has a pungent and cold nature, specifically eliminates strangury, can also abort fetus, unblocks meridians immediately.
San Leng (Sparganii Rhizoma) has a bitter flavor, benefits blood and eliminates masses, Qi stagnation causes pain, contraindicated in deficiency. (Soak in vinegar until permeable, stir-fry.)
E Zhu (Curcumae Rhizoma) is warm and bitter, excellently breaks masses, stops pain and eliminates stasis, most suitable for unblocking meridians. (Soak in vinegar, stir-fry.)
Wu Ling Zhi (Trogopterori Faeces) has a sweet flavor, blood dysentery and abdominal pain, use stir-fried to stop bleeding, use raw to move blood.
Gan Qi (Resina Draconis) has a pungent and warm nature, unblocks meridians and breaks masses, pursues accumulations and kills gu, efficacy like a galloping horse. (Stir-fry.)
Pu Huang (Typhae Pollen) has a sweet flavor, drives stasis and stops metrorrhagia, must be stir-fried to tonify blood, raw is suitable for breaking blood.
Su Mu (Santalum Rubrum) has a sweet and salty flavor, can move accumulated blood, treats postpartum menstruation, also treats falls/fractures.
Tao Ren (Persicae Semen) has a sweet and cold nature, moistens the Large Intestine, unblocks meridians and breaks stasis, treats blood masses. (Soak in water, remove skin/tips. Double-kernel seeds are toxic, do not use.)
Hong Hua (Carthami Flos) has a pungent and warm nature, best eliminates blood stasis, more doses unblock meridians, fewer doses tonify blood.
Jiang Huang (Curcumae Longae Rhizoma) has a pungent flavor, eliminates carbuncles and breaks blood, treats heart/abdominal pain, descends Qi most swiftly. (Large ones are Jiang Huang.)
Yu Jin (Curcumae Radix) has a bitter flavor, breaks blood and generates flesh, blood-strangury and bloody urine, relieves depression. (Small ones are Yu Jin.)
Jin Yin Hua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos) is sweet, treating carbuncles has no match; if unformed it disperses, if formed it suppurates.
Lou Lu (Radix Euphorbiae Humifusa) has a cold nature, removes evil sore toxins, tonifies blood and expels pus, generates flesh and grows tissue.
Ji Li (Tribuli Fructus) has a bitter flavor, treats sore itching, vitiligo/head sores, removes nebula so eyes become bright.
Bai Ji (Bletillae Rhizoma) has a bitter flavor, function is specifically astringent, treats swelling/toxins/sores, best in external medicine.
She Chuang Zi (Cnidii Fructus) has a bitter and pungent flavor, descends and warms the Middle, treats evil sores/scabies/leprosy, drives stasis and dispels wind.
Tian Ma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma) has a pungent flavor, drives away dizziness, treats pediatric convulsions/epilepsy, spasms/paralysis.
Fu Zi (Gastrodiae Rhizoma - *Note: Text says Bai Fu, likely Gastrodia or Typhonium, context suggests Typhonium Rhizoma usually, but text says Bai Fu*): Has a pungent and warm nature, treats hundred diseases of the face, blood-bi wind-sores, various stroke symptoms.
Quan Xie (Scorpio) has a pungent flavor, repels wind-phlegm toxin, treats facial paralysis (mouth/eye skew), wind-epilepsy convulsions.
Chan Tui (Cicadae Periostracum) has a sweet and neutral flavor, eliminates wind and calms fright, kills giardia and removes heat, reduces nebula to clarify vision.
Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus) has a salty flavor, various winds/convulsions/epilepsy, damp-phlegm throat obstruction, sore toxins/scars.
Mu Bie Zi (Momordicae Semen) has a sweet and warm nature, pursues sore toxins, mastitis/back pain, reduces swelling fastest. (Remove shell.)
Feng Fang (Vespa Nidus) has a salty and bitter flavor, convulsions/spasms, toothache/swelling toxins, scrofula/intestinal abscess.
Hua She (Bungarus multicinctus) is warm/toxic, treats paralysis/skew, major wind/leprosy/scabies, various toxins are better cured.
Huai Hua (Sophorae Flos) has a bitter flavor, hemorrhoids/fistulas/intestinal wind, Large Intestine heat dysentery, also kills roundworms.
Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus) is pungent, eliminates sore toxins, urticaria/wind-heat, drives away sore throat. (Also known as Niu Bang Zi, Da Li Zi.)
Yin Chen (Artemisiae Scopariae Herba) has a bitter flavor, retreats dampness and removes jaundice, drains dampness and promotes water, clears heat and is cool.
Man Jing Zi (Vitalbae Fructus) has a bitter flavor, treats headaches, spasms/damp-bi, removes tearing eyes.
Lou Lu (Aristolochiae Fructus) has a bitter and cold nature, can fumigate hemorrhoids/fistulas, calms panting and transforms phlegm, Lung heat chronic cough.
Bai He (Lilii Bulbus) has a sweet flavor, calms the Heart and stabilizes the Gallbladder, stops cough and reduces floating, carbuncles/ulcers can be eaten.
Qin Jiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix) has a slightly cold nature, dries dampness and nourishes sinews, limb/joint wind-pain, lower bleeding/bone-steaming.
Zi Wan (Adenophorae Radix) has a bitter and pungent flavor, phlegm-panting/cough reversal, Lung phlegm/hemoptysis, balances cold/heat (wash in wine).
Kuan Dong Hua (Farfarae Flos) has a sweet and warm nature, regulates the Lung and transforms phlegm, lung abscess/panting-cough, tonifies labor and removes irritability.
Jin Fei Cao (Inulae Flos) is cold, transforms phlegm and stops cough, brightens eyes and dispels wind, driving water is especially wonderful.
Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex) has a sweet and pungent flavor, stops cough and calms panting, drains Lung fire/evil, its merit is profound. (Remove red skin.)
Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) is warm and bitter, wind-phlegm/panting-cough, Large Intestine Qi closure, essential for difficult defecation. (Soak in water, remove skin/tips. Double-kernel seeds are toxic, do not use.)
Wu Mei (Mume Fructus) has a sour and warm nature, astringes Lung Qi, relieves thirst and generates fluids, stabilizes dysentery.
Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthis Radix) is cold, relieves thirst and removes irritability, expels pus and detoxifies, excellently removes heat-phlegm. (i.e., Trichosanthes root.)
Mi Meng Hua (Gymnosporiae Flos) is sweet, primarily brightens eyes, deficient nebula/blindness, efficacy is rapid.
Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos) has a sweet flavor, removes heat and dispels wind, dizziness/red eyes, stops tears effectively. (Small yellow flowers from home gardens, sweet ones are best, soak in wine and sun-dry.)
Mu Zei (Equiseti Herba) has a sweet flavor, benefits the Liver and reduces nebula, can stop menstruation, further clears accumulations.
Jue Ming Zi (Cassiae Semen) is sweet, removes Liver heat, eye pain/stops tears, still stops nosebleeds.
Ling Yang Jiao (Antilopis Cornu) is cold, brightens eyes and clears the Liver, repels fright and detoxifies, tonifies wisdom and calms.
Gui Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum) has a sweet flavor, nourishes Yin and tonifies the Kidney, removes metrorrhagia and reconnects sinews, further treats cranial fontanelle issues.
Bie Jia (Trionycis Carapax) has a sour and neutral flavor, labor-cough/bone-steaming, disperses stasis and reduces swelling, removes fullness and metrorrhagia.
Hai Piao Xiao (Sepiae Endoconcha) is salty, breaks blood and removes masses, unblocks meridians/edema, eye nebula/heart pain.
Xi Jiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu) has a sour and cold nature, replaces toxicity and repels evil, resolves heat and stops bleeding, reduces swelling/snake venom.
Huo Ma Ren (Canavopsis Semen) has a sweet flavor, promotes lactation and induces birth, moistens intestines and unblocks constipation, promotes urination.
Shan Dou Gen (Sophorae Tonkinensis Radix) is bitter, treats sore/swollen throat, applies to snake/insect bites, can save emergencies. (Commonly called Mi Yao Shi. Use root, chew juice and swallow, stops throat soreness/swelling.)
Yi Mu Cao (Leonuri Herba) is sweet, main for gynecology, postpartum/prenatal, generates new blood and removes stasis. (Avoid iron vessels.)
Zi Cao (Arnebiae Radix et Rhizoma / Lithospermi Radix) has a bitter and cold nature, can unblock nine orifices, promotes water and reduces distension, essential for acne/rashes.
Di Fu Zi (Kochiae Fructus) is cold, removes Bladder heat, skin itching, removes heat very swiftly.
Lian Gen (Meliae Radix) has a cold nature, pursues various worms, pain stops immediately, accumulations unblock instantly.
Chu Gen (Toosendan Cortex) has a bitter flavor, dysentery/leukorrhea/metrorrhagia, intestinal wind/hemorrhoids, dries dampness and astringes essence.
Ze Lan (Lycopus Herba) has a sweet and bitter flavor, eliminates carbuncles/swelling, treats bruises/injuries, limb edema.
Gua Di (Momordicae Fructus) has a bitter and cold nature, excels at inducing vomiting of phlegm, reduces body edema, also treats jaundice.
Ba Dou (Crotonis Fructus) has a pungent and hot nature, removes Stomach cold accumulations, breaks masses and eliminates pain, greatly promotes unblocking. (Remove skin/heart/membrane, use raw or cooked as desired.)
Ya Zao (Glycyrrhiza Uralensis - *Text implies Glycyrrhiza or similar pod, actually Ya Zao is Glycyrrhiza uralensis root with nodes, often confused, but here refers to Glycyrrhiza uralensis var. glandulosa or similar "Tooth Soap"*): Has a pungent flavor, unblocks blood/orifices, applies to swelling/expels pus,妙 (wonderful) for inducing vomiting of wind-phlegm.
Ban Mao (Mylabris) is toxic, breaks masses/unblocks meridians, various sores/scrofula, promotes water passages.
Hu Huang Lian (Picrorhizae Rhizoma) is bitter, treats labor/bone-steaming, pediatric giardia/dysentery, night sweats/deficient fright.
Shi Jun Zi (Quisqualis Fructus) has a sweet and warm nature, eliminates giardia and clears turbidity, dysentery/various worms, can completely remove. (Roast, remove shell, take flesh.)