得土之冲气，禀乎季春之令，故味甘平，气和无毒。其色正黄，味浓气薄。以溪
水洗净后蒸，从巳至子，竹刀薄切晒干用。
黄精，安五脏六腑，补五劳七伤，除风湿，壮元阳，健脾胃，润心肺，旋服年久，
方获奇功。耐老不饥，轻身延寿，小儿羸瘦，多啖弥佳。黄帝曰∶太阳之草名黄精，
饵之可以长生，味甘而浓，气薄而平，能益脾阴填精髓也。
得地之阴气，天之阳气以生，故味甘酸咸，微温，无毒。入肾，入心包络、命门，
滋肾补精血之要药。气本微温，相传以为热者，误也。择软而肥浓大如臂者，良酒洗去
鳞甲及中心膜，焙干用。
肉苁蓉，治男子绝阳不兴，泄精尿血遗沥，疗女人绝阴不产，血崩带下阴痛。助相
火补益劳伤，暖腰膝坚强筋骨。虽能峻补精血，骤用反动大便。丹溪云∶苁蓉属土，有
水与火，入肾而补精血，能益水中之火，滋肾补精之首药，须大至斤许不腐者佳，温而
不热，补而不骤，故有苁蓉之名。但肠滑泄泻，并肾中有热，强阳易兴，而精不固者忌
之，均以其佐润滑耳。
味甘咸性温，无毒。入肾经。
锁阳，强阴补精，壮阳润肠。养筋壮骨《辍耕录》云∶蚊龙遗精入地，久之则发起
如荀，上丰下俭，绝类男阳，功与苁蓉相近，禁忌亦同。
在天得少阳之气，为五车星之精；在地得火金之味，故其味辛微苦、微温、无毒。
入足少阴、厥阴经，所主风寒湿邪及二经所受之病也。五脏自寒，则筋骨自坚，精气日
益而中，自补也。轻身耐老，皆补肝肾之功欤。昔人云∶“宁得一把五加皮，不用金银
满车；宁得一斤地榆，安用明月宝珠。”又昔鲁定公母，单服五加酒，以致不死。又东
华真人煮石法，用玉豉金盐五豉地俞也，金盐玉加也，世为仙经所须，其能轻身耐老，
又可知矣。
五加皮，逐多年瘀血，在皮筋中，驱常痛风痹缠脾，膝里风弱，五缓痿 ，腰脊
疼痛虚凝，心腹疝气腹痛，风寒湿邪，并祛小儿骨软行迟，下部恶疮脓癞，坚筋骨，健
步，强志意，益精，去女人阴痒难当，扶男子阳痿不举，小便遗沥可止，阴蚀疽疮能
除，轻身延年，长生不老，真仙经药也。采叶当疏食，散风疹于一身，根茎煎酒，尝却
风痹于四末，肝肾筋骨之要药。辛顺气而化痰，苦坚肾而益精，温祛风而胜湿，逐皮肤
之瘀血，疗筋骨之拘挛。茎青节白，花赤皮黄，根黑上应五车星之精，故曰“宁得一把
五加，不用金玉满车”，然肝肾真阴不足者，必兼滋补味药用之。
黄精：
获得大地中和之气，禀受季春（农历三月）的时令特点，所以味道甘甜、性平，气机调和且无毒。它的颜色纯正呈黄色，味道浓郁而气味清淡。用溪水洗净后蒸制，从巳时到子时（约12小时），用竹刀薄切后晒干使用。
黄精能安定五脏六腑，补益五劳七伤，祛除风湿，壮固元阳，强健脾胃，滋润心肺。连续服用多年，才能显现出奇妙的功效。它能使人抗老不饥，身体轻盈并延长寿命；小儿体弱消瘦者，多吃效果更佳。黄帝说：“太阳之草名叫黄精，服用它可以长生不老，味道甘甜浓郁，气机清淡平和，能够补益脾阴、填充精髓。”
肉苁蓉：
获得地下的阴气和天上的阳气而生，所以味道甘、酸、咸，微温，无毒。入肾经，入心包络和命门经，是滋补肾精、补益血液的重要药物。其气本微温，相传认为它是热性的，这是错误的。选择柔软、肥厚、大如手臂的，品质较好。用酒清洗去除鳞甲及中心的膜，焙干后使用。
肉苁蓉治疗男子阳气衰竭不能勃起，泄精、尿血、遗尿淋漓；治疗女子阴气衰竭不能受孕，血崩、带下病、阴部疼痛。辅助相火，补益虚劳损伤，温暖腰膝，坚固筋骨。虽然它能峻补精血，但突然大量使用反而会引起大便滑泄。丹溪说：“肉苁蓉属土，兼具水与火的特性，入肾经补益精血，能补益水中的火（肾阳），是滋肾补精的首选药物。必须选用大至一斤左右而不腐烂的为好，它温而不燥，补而不峻，所以有‘苁蓉’（从容）之名。但是，肠滑泄泻者，以及肾中有热、容易勃起但精关不固者忌用，这都是因为它的性质润滑所致。”
锁阳：
味道甘、咸，性温，无毒。入肾经。
锁阳能强阴补精，壮阳润肠，滋养筋脉，强壮骨骼。《辍耕录》记载：“蚊龙（传说生物）的精液落入地下，久而久之发起生长像荀草一样，上宽下窄，极像男性生殖器，功效与肉苁蓉相近，禁忌也相同。”
五加皮：
在天获得少阳之气，为五车星的精华；在地获得火金之味，所以味道辛、微苦，微温，无毒。入足少阴肾经和足厥阴肝经，主要主治风寒湿邪以及这两条经络所受的病症。如果五脏自寒，则筋骨自然坚固，精气日益充实，这是自身的补益作用。轻身耐老，都是补益肝肾的功效吧。古人说：“宁可得到一把五加皮，不用装满车的金银；宁可得到一斤地榆，哪里用得着明月宝珠。”又以前鲁定公的母亲，单服五加酒，以至于长寿不死。还有东华真人的煮石法，用到玉豉、金盐、五豉、地俞（五加皮），金盐即玉加（五加），这些是世世代代仙经中所需的，它能轻身耐老，也就可想而知了。
五加皮能祛除多年的瘀血，在皮肤和筋脉之中；驱除常发的痛风痹症缠绕脾经，膝盖里的风弱无力，五种缓纵痿证，腰脊疼痛虚凝，心腹疝气腹痛，风寒湿邪一并祛除；还能治疗小儿骨骼软弱、行走迟缓，下部恶疮脓癞，坚固筋骨，使步履矫健，增强意志，补益精气，去除女人阴部瘙痒难忍，扶持男子阳痿不举，小便遗尿淋漓可以止住，阴蚀疽疮能够消除，轻身延年，长生不老，真是仙经中的药物。采集叶子应当素食，散发全身的风疹；根茎煎酒，常常能祛除四肢末端的风痹，是补益肝肾筋骨的重要药物。辛味顺气化痰，苦味坚肾益精，温性祛风胜湿，驱逐皮肤的瘀血，治疗筋骨的拘挛。茎青节白，花赤皮黄，根黑，上应五车星的精华，所以说“宁可得到一把五加，不用金玉满车”，然而肝肾真阴不足的人，必须配合滋补味的药物一起使用。
Huangjing (Polygonati Rhizoma):
It obtains the balanced Qi of the earth and inherits the mandate of late spring (the third lunar month); therefore, its flavor is sweet and neutral, its Qi is harmonious, and it is non-toxic. Its color is purely yellow, with a rich flavor but light aroma. After washing with stream water, steam it from Si hour to Zi hour (approximately 12 hours), slice thinly with a bamboo knife, and dry in the sun for use.
Huangjing stabilizes the five Zang organs and six Fu organs, tonifies the five labors and seven injuries, dispels wind-dampness, strengthens primordial Yang, fortifies the spleen and stomach, and moistens the lungs and heart. Continuous administration over many years yields miraculous effects. It promotes longevity without hunger, lightens the body, and extends life span; it is particularly beneficial for children who are emaciated and weak. The Yellow Emperor said: "The herb of Taiyang is called Huangjing; consuming it can lead to immortality. Its flavor is sweet and rich, its Qi is light and neutral, and it can benefit Spleen Yin and fill the essence and marrow."
Roucongrong (Cistanches Herba):
It is generated by obtaining the Yin Qi of the earth and the Yang Qi of heaven; therefore, its flavors are sweet, sour, and salty, it is slightly warm, and non-toxic. It enters the Kidney meridian, the Pericardium meridian, and the Mingmen (Gate of Life). It is a crucial herb for nourishing the Kidney and tonifying essence and blood. Its Qi is inherently slightly warm; the tradition that considers it hot is erroneous. Select those that are soft, plump, and as large as an arm for best quality. Wash with wine to remove scales and the central membrane, then bake dry for use.
Roucongrong treats impotence due to exhaustion of Yang in men, seminal emission, hematuria, and dribbling urine; it treats infertility due to exhaustion of Yin in women, metrorrhagia, leukorrhea, and genital pain. It assists Ministerial Fire, tonifies consumptive injuries, warms the waist and knees, and strengthens bones and tendons. Although it can vigorously tonify essence and blood, sudden or heavy use may cause loose stools. Danxi stated: "Roucongrong belongs to Earth, possessing both Water and Fire qualities. Entering the Kidney meridian to tonify essence and blood, it benefits the Fire within Water. It is the premier herb for nourishing the Kidney and tonifying essence. One should select pieces weighing up to a jin (approx. 500g) that do not rot. It is warm but not hot, tonifying but not abrupt, hence the name 'Congrong' (meaning unhurried/calm). However, it is contraindicated in cases of intestinal sliding with diarrhea, heat in the Kidney, easy erection but insecure essence retention, due to its lubricating nature."
Suoyang (Cynomorii Herba):
Flavor is sweet and salty, nature is warm, non-toxic. Enters the Kidney meridian.
Suoyang strengthens Yin and tonifies essence, boosts Yang and moistens the intestines, nourishes sinews and strengthens bones. *Zhuo Geng Lu* records: "The semen of the Wenglong (a mythical creature) falls into the ground and, after a long time, sprouts like Xun grass. It is broad at the top and narrow at the bottom, resembling the male organ. Its efficacy is similar to Roucongrong, and its contraindications are also the same."
Wujiapi (Acanthopanacis Cortex):
In heaven, it obtains the Qi of Shaoyang and is the essence of the Five Chariot stars; on earth, it obtains the flavors of Fire and Metal. Therefore, its flavor is pungent and slightly bitter, it is slightly warm, and non-toxic. It enters the Foot Shaoyin (Kidney) and Foot Jueyin (Liver) meridians. It primarily treats wind-cold-damp pathogens and diseases affecting these two meridians. If the five Zang organs are cold internally, the sinews and bones become naturally firm, and essence and Qi increase daily through self-tonification. Lightening the body and promoting longevity are results of tonifying the Liver and Kidney. Ancients said: "Better to have a handful of Wujiapi than a cart full of gold and silver; better to have a jin of Diyu than bright moon pearls." Previously, the mother of Duke Ding of Lu lived long by taking only Wujiapi wine. Also, in the method of boiling stones by Donghua Zhenren, ingredients included Yuchi, Jinyan, Wuchi, and Diyu (Wujiapi). Jinyan is Yujia (Wujiapi). These are required in immortal scriptures, and their ability to lighten the body and promote longevity is evident.
Wujiapi expels old blood stasis in the skin and sinews; drives away chronic gout and bi-syndrome entangling the Spleen meridian, wind-weakness in the knees, the five types of flaccidity syndromes, deficiency-congealed pain in the lower back and spine, abdominal hernia pain, wind-cold-damp pathogens; it also treats pediatric rickets and delayed walking, malignant sores and pus/leprosy in the lower body. It strengthens bones and sinews, improves gait, strengthens willpower, benefits essence, relieves unbearable vaginal itching in women, supports impotence in men, stops urinary dribbling, eliminates genital ulcers and carbuncles, lightens the body, extends life, and promotes immortality; it is truly a medicine of immortal scriptures. Picking the leaves and consuming them vegetarianly disperses wind-rashes over the body; decocting the roots and stems in wine often dispels wind-bi in the four extremities. It is a key herb for tonifying the Liver, Kidney, sinews, and bones. Pungency regulates Qi and transforms phlegm; bitterness strengthens the Kidney and benefits essence; warmth dispels wind and overcomes dampness; it expels blood stasis in the skin and treats contracture of sinews and bones. The stem is green, nodes white, flowers red, bark yellow, root black, corresponding to the essence of the Five Chariot stars above. Hence it is said: "Better to have a handful of Wujiapi than a cart full of gold and jade." However, for those with deficiency of true Yin in the Liver and Kidney, it must be used in combination with herbs having tonifying flavors.