《药性论》云∶橘皮，味苦辛。能治胸膈间气，开胃，主气痢，消痰涎，治上气咳嗽。
日华子云∶皮，暖。消痰，止嗽，破症瘕 癖。核∶治腰痛，膀胱气，肾疼。炒去壳，酒服。
橘囊上筋膜治渴及吐。酒炒煎汤饮，甚验。一方∶治诸吃噎。加枳壳服之效。
味甘，平，无毒。主心腹邪气，安中养脾，助十二经，平胃气，通九窍，补少气少津液，
身中不足，大惊，四肢重。和百药，补中益气，强力，除烦闷，疗心下悬，肠 。孟诜云∶
干枣，温。主补津液。三年陈者核中仁主恶气，猝疰忤，又疗耳聋，鼻塞。又云∶洗心腹邪
气，和百药毒，小儿患秋痢。日华子云∶润心肺，止嗽，补五脏，治虚劳损，除肠胃癖气。
和光粉烧治疳痢。牙齿有病患切忌啖之，不宜合生葱食。叶∶治小儿壮热。
味甘，平，无毒。主筋骨湿痹，益气倍力，强志，令人肥健，耐饥忍风寒，可作酒，逐
水，利小便。孟诜云，子不堪多食，令人猝烦闷，眼暗。根∶浓煮汁止呕哕，霍乱后恶心，
孕人子上冲心。饮之即下，其胎安。《药性论》云∶君。除肠间水气，调中，治淋，通小便。
一云∶治时气，发疮疹不出者。
味甘，平，无毒。主湿痹腰脊膝痛，补中，除暴疾，益精气，强志，令耳目聪明。孟诜
云∶生食动风冷气。陈士良云∶此种虽生于水而有软根，名 菜。主小腹结气痛。日华子云∶
开胃助气。根可作菜蔬食。一云∶鸡头作粉食之甚妙，是长生之药。
《药性论》记载：橘皮，味道苦、辛。能够治疗胸膈部位的气滞，增进食欲，主治气痢（因气机阻滞导致的痢疾），消除痰涎，治疗上逆的咳嗽。
日华子说：橘皮性暖。能消痰，止咳，破除症瘕癖积（腹内结块及积聚病）。橘核：治疗腰痛、膀胱气痛、肾虚疼痛。炒后去壳，用酒送服。
橘瓤上的筋膜：治疗口渴及呕吐。用酒炒后煎汤饮用，效果显著。另一方：治疗各种噎膈（吞咽困难）。加入枳壳服用有效。
味甘，性平，无毒。主治心腹部的邪气，安定中焦，滋养脾胃，辅助十二经脉，调和胃气，通利九窍，补充元气不足和津液亏损，改善身体虚弱，缓解大惊引起的症状，治疗四肢沉重。能调和各种药物，补益中气，增强体力，消除烦闷，治疗心中悬空不适感及肠鸣泄泻。孟诜说：干枣，性温。主要补充津液。存放三年的陈枣，其核中的仁主治恶气、猝然发作的疰忤（一种急性传染病或精神异常）、又治疗耳聋、鼻塞。又说：洗去心腹部的邪气，调和各种药物的毒性，治疗小儿秋季痢疾。日华子说：滋润心肺，止咳，补益五脏，治疗虚劳损耗，消除肠胃积滞之气。与光粉一起烧制可治疗疳痢（小儿慢性营养不良伴腹泻）。牙齿有病的人切忌食用，不宜与生葱同食。枣叶：治疗小儿高热。
味甘，性平，无毒。主治筋骨风湿痹痛，益气增加力气，坚定意志，使人肥胖健壮，耐饥渴，抵御风寒，可以泡酒，逐水消肿，利尿。孟诜说：枣子不能多吃，否则会导致人突然烦闷、视力模糊。枣根：浓煮汁液可止呕逆，治疗霍乱后的恶心，孕妇胎气上冲心脏。饮用后即下行，胎儿安稳。《药性论》说：作为君药。清除肠道间的水气，调和中焦，治疗淋证，通利小便。另一种说法：治疗时行疫病，疮疹发不出来的情况。
味甘，性平，无毒。主治风湿痹痛引起的腰脊膝盖疼痛，补益中气，消除突发疾病，增益精气，坚定意志，使耳聪目明。孟诜说：生吃会引发风冷之气。陈士良说：这种植物虽然生长在水中但有柔软的根，名为莼菜。主治小腹结气疼痛。日华子说：开胃助气。根可以作为蔬菜食用。另一种说法：鸡头实（芡实）磨成粉食用非常美妙，是长寿的药物。
*Yao Xing Lun* (Treatise on Drug Properties) states: Chenpi (Dried Tangerine Peel), with a bitter and pungent taste, can treat Qi stagnation in the chest and diaphragm, promote appetite, primarily address Qi-type dysentery (dysentery caused by Qi obstruction), resolve phlegm-fluids, and treat rebellious cough.
Ri Hua Zi says: The peel is warm. It resolves phlegm, stops coughing, and breaks up accumulations and masses (Zheng Jia Pi Ji). The seeds: treat lower back pain, Qi disorders of the bladder, and kidney pain. Stir-fry to remove the shell, and take with wine.
The fibrous membrane of the tangerine sac: treats thirst and vomiting. Stir-fry with wine, decoct in water, and drink; it is very effective. Another prescription: treats various forms of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Adding Zhike (Bitter Orange Fruit) enhances efficacy.
Sweet in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats evil Qi in the heart and abdomen, calms the Middle Jiao, nourishes the Spleen, assists the Twelve Meridians, harmonizes Stomach Qi, unblocks the Nine Orifices, supplements deficiency of Yuan Qi and body fluids, addresses bodily insufficiency, alleviates symptoms from sudden fright, and treats heaviness in the four limbs. Harmonizes various herbs, tonifies the Middle and benefits Qi, strengthens physical power, removes vexation, treats a sensation of hanging discomfort below the heart, and intestinal rumbling/diarrhea. Meng Shen says: Dried dates are warm. They primarily replenish body fluids. The kernels of three-year-aged dates treat malignant Qi, sudden onset of Zhu-Wu (acute infectious or mental disorders), and also treat deafness and nasal congestion. Furthermore, they wash away evil Qi in the heart and abdomen, harmonize the toxicity of various drugs, and treat autumnal dysentery in children. Ri Hua Zi says: Moistens the Heart and Lungs, stops coughing, tonifies the Five Zang organs, treats consumptive fever and damage, and eliminates stagnant Qi in the intestines and stomach. Calcined with Guang Fen (Gypsum Fibrosum) treats Gan Li (infantile malnutrition with diarrhea). Those with dental diseases must strictly avoid eating them; they should not be consumed with raw green onions. Leaves: treat high fever in children.
Sweet in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats Bi syndrome (painful obstruction) of muscles and bones, benefits Qi and increases strength, stabilizes the Will (Zhi), makes one robust and strong, tolerates hunger and endures wind-cold, can be used for wine infusion, drives out water retention, and promotes urination. Meng Shen says: Dates should not be eaten in excess, as they cause sudden vexation and blurred vision. Roots: Decocted strongly, the juice stops retching, treats nausea after cholera-like illness, and addresses fetal Qi rushing upward to the heart in pregnant women. Drinking it causes the Qi to descend and the fetus to stabilize. *Yao Xing Lun* states: Acts as the Sovereign herb. Clears water-Qi between the intestines, regulates the Middle Jiao, treats Lin syndrome (dysuria), and unblocks urination. Another view: Treats epidemic febrile diseases where sores and rashes fail to erupt.
Sweet in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats painful obstruction (Bi syndrome) causing pain in the waist, spine, and knees, tonifies the Middle, eliminates acute illnesses, benefits Essence and Qi, stabilizes the Will, and clarifies the ears and eyes. Meng Shen says: Eating raw triggers Wind-Cold Qi. Chen Shiliang says: Although this plant grows in water, it has soft roots, known as Chun Cai (Water Shield). It primarily treats Qi knotting and pain in the lower abdomen. Ri Hua Zi says: Promotes appetite and aids Qi. The root can be eaten as a vegetable. Another view: Qianshi (Euryale Seed) ground into powder is excellent and considered an elixir of longevity.