得春生之气，禀曲直之化，味酸，气温，无毒。入足太阴、阳明、足厥阴经。性
恶湿而喜燥，温能通行，酸能收敛，有并行不悖之功，所以能去湿和胃，滋脾益肺，利
筋骨，调营卫，治肝脾所生之病，如暑湿伤脾而霍乱，肝木乘脾而转筋，及香港脚湿痹
等，然足痹由于精血不足，吐泻由于倍食伤胃者勿用，然多食木瓜损齿及骨，以其伐肝
也，忌犯铁器。
木瓜实气能固脱，气滞能和，干胃滋脾，益肺去湿，除霍乱转筋，香港脚水痢。筋
急能舒，筋缓能利，湿痹能攻，暑泻能止，故曰∶醒筋骨之湿者莫如木瓜，合筋骨之离
者莫如杜仲。
按∶木瓜禀东方之酸，故专入肝治筋，凡转筋时，但呼其名，及书作木瓜字样于其
处则愈。可见神于治筋者矣。然多食损齿及骨，《经》云“∶阴之所生，本在五味；阴
之所营，伤在五味。”五味太过即有增胜之忧也。
禀地中之阴气以生，故味甘、气寒、无毒。入手足太阴经，故能清胃，复能润肺。
肺与大肠为表里，所以上主化痰止渴宁嗽，下主肠 来红不足。总甘能益血，寒能除热
之功也。干柿功效相似，但寒气消减，更能浓肠胃，补不足，润肺止渴。柿霜色白轻浮
清肃，上焦治心肺间之热，生津止渴化痰，止嗽喉舌口疮之需，但嫌性寒，凡肺经无火
者，感寒咳嗽者，脏腑肠胃虚冷者忌之。
柿属金与土，种类虽不一，收敛义则同，润心肺止嗽，开胃脘消痰，腹内瘀血旋
除，口中吐血易止。解渴补虚劳不足，涩肠禁热痢频来，忌与蟹同食，误犯痛泻害深。
红柿忌酒共尝易醉人，患心痛至死。黄柿和米粉蒸，小儿啖可塞肠 便红。粗心柿略大
微寒。牛奶柿至小极冷，不宜多食，寒中腹痛。干柿气平，久服有益，涩中浓肠胃，杀
虫润咽喉、日晒干，白色者佳。柿蒂疗呕逆如神。柿霜清心退热生津，润肺化痰止嗽，
故治劳嗽甚效。木皮研细米饮调服。下血能医，古谓柿有七绝，一寿二多阴，三无鸟
窠，四无虫蚀，五霜叶可玩六嘉宾，七落叶肥大也。
按∶柿种虽不一，总之清肃枯焦火邪。兼有益脾之功。有三世死于反胃，其孙得一
方，用食饼同干饭食之，绝不用水，亦勿以他药杂之，旬日而愈。其清肃上焦益脾之功
可见矣。但中寒者禁之。
木瓜：
木瓜禀受春季生发之气，具备木行曲直的特性，味道酸，气温，无毒。归入足太阴脾经、足阳明胃经和足厥阴肝经。其性质厌恶湿气而喜欢干燥，温性能够通行气血，酸味能够收敛固涩，二者并行不悖，因此具有祛除湿气、调和胃气、滋养脾脏、补益肺脏、强健筋骨、调理营卫的作用。主治由肝脾功能失调引起的疾病，例如暑湿损伤脾脏导致的霍乱，肝木克制脾土导致的转筋（肌肉痉挛），以及脚气病中的湿痹等。但是，如果是由于精血不足导致的足部痹痛，或因暴饮暴食损伤胃气导致的呕吐腹泻，则不宜使用。此外，多吃木瓜会损害牙齿和骨骼，因为木瓜会伐伤肝气，且忌与铁器接触。
木瓜果实能补气并固摄脱证，气滞时能使其调和，燥湿健脾，益肺祛湿，消除霍乱和转筋，治疗脚气和水样痢疾。对于筋脉拘急能使其舒缓，筋脉弛缓无力能使其有力，湿痹能攻除，暑热泄泻能止住。所以说：“醒舒筋骨中湿气的，没有比得上木瓜的；连接离散的筋骨，没有比得上杜仲的。”
按语：木瓜禀受东方木行的酸味，所以专门入肝经治疗筋病。凡是发生转筋时，只要呼喊“木瓜”这个名字，或者在患处书写“木瓜”字样，就能痊愈。可见其在治疗筋病方面神效显著。然而多吃会损害牙齿和骨骼，《黄帝内经》说：“阴精的化生，根本在于五味；阴精的耗伤，也在于五味。”五味太过就会有偏胜为害的忧虑。
柿：
柿子禀受地中的阴气而生，所以味道甘甜，气寒，无毒。归入手太阴肺经和足太阴脾经，因此能清胃热，又能润肺燥。肺与大肠互为表里，所以上面主要治疗化痰、止渴、宁嗽，下面主要治疗肠风下血（便血）及津液不足。总的来说，甘味能补血，寒性能除热的功效。干柿子的功效相似，但寒性减弱，更能厚肠胃，补虚损，润肺止渴。柿霜颜色白、质地轻浮、性清肃，主要治疗上焦心肺之间的热邪，生津止渴、化痰、止咳，是治疗喉舌口疮所需的药物，只是嫌其性寒，凡肺经无火者、感受寒邪咳嗽者、脏腑肠胃虚冷者忌用。
柿子属金与土，种类虽然不一，但收敛的意义相同。能润心肺、止咳嗽、开胃脘、消痰浊，腹内瘀血可迅速消除，口中吐血容易止住。解渴、补虚劳不足，涩肠以禁止热痢频繁发作。忌与螃蟹同食，误食会导致腹痛腹泻，危害深重。红柿忌与酒同吃，否则容易醉人，患心痛甚至致死。黄柿与米粉蒸熟，小儿食用可以治疗肠道出血导致的大便带红。粗心柿略大，微寒。牛奶柿极小，极冷，不宜多吃，否则会导致寒中腹痛。干柿气平，久服有益，涩中能厚肠胃，杀虫、润咽喉，日晒干的白色者为佳。柿蒂治疗呕逆如神。柿霜清心退热、生津、润肺、化痰、止咳，所以治疗劳嗽非常有效。柿木皮研成细粉，用米汤调服，能治疗下血。古人说柿子有七绝：一长寿，二多阴，三没有鸟窝，四没有虫蛀，五霜叶可供观赏，六可作为嘉宾（指落叶肥大美观），七落叶肥大。
按语：柿子种类虽多，总之能清肃枯焦之火邪，兼有益脾的功效。有三代人死于反胃（呕吐食物），其中一人的孙子得到一个方子，用食饼同干饭一起吃，绝对不用水，也不要用其他药物混杂，十天就好了。这可见其清肃上焦、益脾的功效了。但是中寒者禁服。
Muqua (Chaenomeles Fruit):
Muqua (Chaenomeles fruit) inherits the Qi of spring growth and possesses the transformational nature of Wood (curving and straightening). Its taste is sour, its temperature is warm, and it is non-toxic. It enters the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian, Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian, and Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian. Its nature dislikes dampness and prefers dryness; its warmth can promote circulation, and its sourness can astringe and consolidate. These two properties work in harmony without contradiction. Therefore, it can dispel dampness, harmonize the Stomach, nourish the Spleen, benefit the Lung, strengthen sinews and bones, and regulate Ying (Nutritive) and Wei (Defensive) Qi. It treats diseases arising from Liver-Spleen dysfunction, such as Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome with vomiting and diarrhea) caused by Summer-heat and Dampness injuring the Spleen, Zhuanjin (Muscle Spasm/Cramp) caused by Liver Wood overacting on Spleen Earth, and Hongjiaojiao (Beriberi) with Shibi (Damp Bi Syndrome). However, it should not be used for Zubi (Foot Bi/Painful Obstruction) due to deficiency of Essence and Blood, or for vomiting and diarrhea due to excessive eating injuring the Stomach. Furthermore, excessive consumption of Muqua damages teeth and bones because it invades the Liver. Contact with iron vessels should be avoided.
The fruit of Muqua can tonify Qi and secure collapse; when Qi is stagnant, it harmonizes it. It dries dampness, strengthens the Spleen, benefits the Lung, dispels dampness, eliminates Huoluan and Zhuanjin, and treats Hongjiaojiao and Shuili (Watery Dysentery). For Jinji (Tendon Tension/Spasm), it relaxes them; for Jin huan (Tendon Laxity/Weakness), it strengthens them; for Shibi (Damp Bi), it attacks the pathogen; for Shuxie (Summer-heat Diarrhea), it stops it. Thus it is said: "To awaken and relax dampness in sinews and bones, nothing surpasses Muqua; to reconnect separated sinews and bones, nothing surpasses Duzhong (Eucommia Bark)."
Commentary: Muqua inherits the Sour flavor of the East (Wood), so it specifically enters the Liver Meridian to treat tendon disorders. Whenever Zhuanjin occurs, simply calling out its name or writing the characters "Muqua" at the affected site will cure it. This demonstrates its miraculous efficacy in treating tendons. However, excessive consumption damages teeth and bones. The *Classic* states: "The generation of Yin originates from the Five Flavors; the injury of Yin also stems from the Five Flavors." Excess of any of the five flavors leads to the danger of pathological excess.
Shi (Persimmon):
Shi (Persimmon) is born inheriting the Yin Qi of the earth. Therefore, its taste is sweet, its temperature is cold, and it is non-toxic. It enters the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian and Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian. Thus, it can clear Stomach heat and moisten Lung dryness. Since the Lung and Large Intestine are exterior-interior pairs, it primarily treats phlegm elimination, thirst cessation, and cough calming above, and Changlai Hong (Intestinal Bleeding/Hematochezia) and fluid insufficiency below. Generally, Sweet flavor tonifies Blood, and Cold temperature clears Heat. Gan Shi (Dried Persimmon) has similar effects but with reduced coldness; it further thickens the intestines and stomach, tonifies deficiencies, moistens the Lung, and stops thirst. Shishuang (Persimmon Frost) is white, light, floating, and clearing/purifying. It primarily treats Heat between the Heart and Lung in the Upper Jiao, generates fluids, stops thirst, resolves phlegm, and stops coughing. It is needed for sore throat, tongue, and mouth ulcers. However, its cold nature is a drawback; it is contraindicated for those without Fire in the Lung Meridian, those with Cold-induced coughs, and those with deficiency-cold of the viscera and intestines.
Shi belongs to Metal and Earth. Although varieties differ, their astringent property is the same. It moistens the Heart and Lung, stops coughing, opens the appetite, resolves phlegm, rapidly removes intra-abdominal blood stasis, and easily stops oral hematemesis. It relieves thirst and tonifies deficiency from consumptive disease. It astringes the intestines to prevent frequent recurrent Hot Li (Dysentery). It is contraindicated to eat with crab; accidental ingestion causes painful diarrhea with deep harm. Red persimmons are contraindicated with alcohol, as they cause intoxication and potentially fatal heart pain. Yellow persimmons steamed with rice flour can be eaten by children to treat red stools from intestinal bleeding. Cuxin Shi is slightly larger and mildly cold. Niunai Shi is very small and extremely cold; it should not be eaten in excess, as it causes abdominal pain from Cold invading the Middle. Gan Shi (Dried Persimmon) has neutral Qi; long-term use is beneficial. Its astringency thickens the intestines and stomach, kills parasites, and moistens the throat. Sun-dried white ones are best. Shidi (Persimmon Calyx) treats regurgitation and reverse Qi flow miraculously. Shishuang clears the Heart, reduces fever, generates fluids, moistens the Lung, resolves phlegm, and stops coughing, making it highly effective for Lao Sou (Consumptive Cough). Shi mu pi (Persimmon Bark) ground into fine powder and taken with rice water decoction can treat lower bleeding. Ancients said Persimmon has seven excellences: 1. Longevity, 2. Abundant Yin, 3. No bird nests, 4. No insect erosion, 5. Frost leaves are pleasing to view, 6. Guests (large fallen leaves), 7. Fallen leaves are large and thick.
Commentary: Although Persimmon varieties differ, they all clear and purify scorched Fire pathogens and have the effect of benefiting the Spleen. There was a case where three generations died of Fanwei (Regurgitation/Vomiting undigested food). The grandson of one family obtained a prescription: eating rice cakes together with dry rice, absolutely no water, and mixing with no other medicines. After ten days, he recovered. This demonstrates its ability to clear the Upper Jiao and benefit the Spleen. However, it is prohibited for those with Middle Cold.