味苦，性微寒，无毒。入心经。畏咸水，反藜芦。
安神散结，益气养阴。去瘀血，生新血；安生胎，落死胎。胎前产后，带下崩中。
色合丙丁，独入心家，专主血证。古称丹参一味，与四物同功，嘉其补阴之 也。
丹参，虽能补血，长于行血、妊娠，无故勿服。
味辛，性微寒，无毒。入心胞、肝二经。忌铁。
活血行瘀，利水消肿。经闭不通，经来腹痛。临盆难产，子死腹中。
补而能行，辛而能润，为胎产要药。
此草善行走，凡崩漏者慎用。
味辛，性温，无毒。入心肝二经。酒喷，微焙。
通调血脉，去瘀生新。产后血晕急需，胎死腹中必用。
时珍曰∶“活血润燥，行血之要药也。”
红花过用，使人血行不止，人所未知。
味甘，性温。
活血调经，消肿止痛。
此花品种甚多，以每月开小红花，俗称月月红者，入药为佳。
味苦、甘，性微温，无毒。入肝、脾二经。
通达九窍，用于女科。和血有消瘀之能，利水有消蛊之效。
甘能和血，独入血海，攻击稽留。其主水肿者，乃血化为水之水，非脾虚停湿之水也。
又荀
子云∶“泽芷以养鼻”。盖谓泽兰白芷之气，芳香通乎肺也。
泽兰，行而带补，气味和平无偏胜之忧。
味苦，性微温，无毒。入肺、脾、肝、肾四经。苦酒、香附为使。陈久者良。
安胎气，暖子宫。止血痢，理肠风。灸除百病，吐衄崩中。
幸可利窍，苦可疏通，故气血交
艾性纯阳香燥，凡血燥生热者禁与。
【丹参】
味道苦，性质微寒，没有毒性。归入心经。害怕咸水，与藜芦相反。
能够安神、消散结聚，益气、滋养阴液。去除瘀血，生成新血；安固活胎，排出死胎。适用于胎前产后以及带下病、崩中漏下等症。
其颜色符合丙丁（火）之色，独入心经，专门主治血证。古人称“丹参一味，功效等同于四物汤”，是赞美它补阴的功效。
丹参虽然能补血，但长于行血，孕妇无故不要服用。
【红花】
味道辛，性质微寒，没有毒性。归入心包经和肝经。忌用铁器。
能够活血行瘀，利水消肿。适用于经闭不通、经期腹痛。用于难产、子死腹中等情况。
具有补益而能行散，辛味而能滋润的特点，是治疗胎产疾病的重要药物。
这种草善于行走流通，凡是患有崩漏（非经期大量出血或淋漓不尽）的人要慎用。
【泽兰】
味道辛，性质温，没有毒性。归入心、肝二经。用酒喷洒，微微焙干。
能够通调血脉，去瘀生新。是产后血晕急需使用的药物，也是胎死腹中必须使用的药物。
李时珍说：“它是活血润燥、行血的关键药物。”
红花如果过量使用，会导致血液运行不止，这是人们所不知道的。
【月季花】
味道甘，性质温。
能够活血调经，消肿止痛。
这种花的品种很多，以每月开小红花、俗称“月月红”的，入药效果最佳。
【白芷】
味道苦、甘，性质微温，没有毒性。归入肝、脾二经。
能够通达九窍，主要用于妇科。具有调和血液、消除瘀滞的能力，有利水、消除蛊毒（指体内积聚的毒邪或寄生虫引起的病症）的效果。
甘味能够调和血液，独入血海，攻击滞留的病邪。它主治的水肿，是血转化为水的水肿，而不是脾虚停滞湿气形成的水肿。
另外荀子说：“泽兰和白芷用来养护鼻子。”大概是指泽兰和白芷的气味芳香，能够通达肺脏。
泽兰，行散而带有补益作用，气味平和，没有偏胜的忧虑。
【艾叶】
味道苦，性质微温，没有毒性。归入肺、脾、肝、肾四经。以醋、香附为引使。陈久的艾叶效果好。
能够安胎气，温暖子宫。止血痢，调理肠风。艾灸可以祛除百病，治疗吐血、衄血、崩中等症。
艾叶性纯阳且香燥，凡是血燥生热的人禁止使用。
[Salvia Miltiorrhiza (Danshen)]
Taste: Bitter. Nature: Slightly Cold. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Meridian Tropism: Heart Meridian. Incompatibilities: Feared by saline water; Incompatible with Veratrum nigrum (Lilu).
Functions: Calms the mind and dissipates nodules; Tonifies Qi and nourishes Yin. Removes blood stasis and generates new blood; Stabilizes a viable fetus and expels a dead fetus. Indications: Conditions before and after childbirth, leukorrhea, and metrorrhagia (Bengzhong).
Theory: Its color corresponds to Bing and Ding (Fire), entering exclusively into the Heart organ system, specifically governing blood disorders. Ancient texts state, "A single herb of Danshen has the same efficacy as Siwu Tang," praising its ability to tonify Yin.
Precautions: Although Danshen can tonify blood, it excels at moving blood; pregnant women should not take it without cause.
[Safflower (Honghua)]
Taste: Pungent. Nature: Slightly Cold. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Meridian Tropism: Pericardium Meridian and Liver Meridian. Taboos: Avoid iron.
Functions: Invigorates blood and moves stasis; Promotes urination and reduces edema. Indications: Amenorrhea due to obstruction, abdominal pain during menstruation. Difficult labor, fetal death in utero.
Characteristics: It is tonifying yet moving, pungent yet moistening, making it an essential herb for obstetric and gynecological conditions.
Precautions: This herb has a strong moving nature; use with caution in cases of metrorrhagia or menorrhagia.
[Chinese Mugwort Leaf (Aiyi) - *Note: The source text structure seems mixed here, attributing Honghua properties to Aiyi or vice versa in the provided snippet, but translating strictly based on the provided text block labeled 'Honghua' contextually or following the flow.*]
*Correction based on standard TCM knowledge vs Text:* The text provided lists "Pungent, Slightly Cold... Pericardium/Liver" which describes Honghua, but the header implies a sequence. However, looking at the third paragraph "Li Shizhen said...", this refers to Honghua. The fourth paragraph "Sweet, Warm... Monthly red flower" refers to Rosa chinensis. The fifth paragraph "Bitter, Sweet, Slightly Warm... Liver/Spleen... Xunzi quote" refers to Polygonatum odoratum (Zelan). The last paragraph "Bitter, Slightly Warm... Lung/Spleen/Liver/Kidney... Ai Ye" refers to Artemisia argyi.
*Re-evaluating the input text structure:*
The input text has headers implicitly or explicitly? No, it's a continuous list.
1. Dan Shen (Dan Shen)
2. Hong Hua (Hong Hua) - Wait, the second block says "Pungent, Slightly Cold... Pericardium/Liver". This is Hong Hua.
3. Third block: "Pungent, Warm... Li Shizhen said... Hong Hua overuse". This is also Hong Hua commentary.
4. Fourth block: "Sweet, Warm... Monthly Red Flower". This is Yue Ji Hua (Rosa chinensis).
5. Fifth block: "Bitter, Sweet, Slightly Warm... Liver/Spleen... Xunzi... Zelan". This is Ze Lan (Polygonati Rhizoma / Eupatorium fortunei? Actually Ze Lan is Laggera pterodonta or Eupatorium. The text mentions Ze Lan Bai Zi together. But the description "Xing er dai bu" fits Ze Lan).
6. Sixth block: "Bitter, Slightly Warm... Lung/Spleen/Liver/Kidney... Ai Ye". This is Ai Ye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium).
Let's translate strictly what is written.
[Salvia Miltiorrhiza (Danshen)]
Taste: Bitter. Nature: Slightly Cold. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Meridian Tropism: Heart Meridian. Incompatibilities: Feared by saline water; Incompatible with Veratrum nigrum (Lilu).
Actions: Calms the spirit and disperses accumulations; Benefits Qi and nourishes Yin. Eliminates blood stasis and generates fresh blood; Stabilizes a living fetus and expels a dead fetus. Used for pre- and post-partum conditions, leukorrhea, and metrorrhagia.
Commentary: Its color aligns with Bing and Ding (Fire elements), entering solely the Heart system, specializing in blood disorders. Ancients stated, "Danshen alone equals the merit of Siwu Tang," appreciating its Yin-nourishing capability.
Caution: Though it tonifies blood, it strongly promotes blood circulation; pregnant women should avoid taking it unnecessarily.
[Safflower (Honghua)]
Taste: Pungent. Nature: Slightly Cold. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Meridian Tropism: Pericardium Meridian and Liver Meridian. Taboo: Iron.
Actions: Invigorates blood and moves stasis; Promotes diuresis and reduces swelling. For amenorr obstructed by stasis, dysmenorrhea. For dystocia and fetal death in utero.
Characteristics: Tonifying yet moving, pungent yet moistening; a key herb for pregnancy and childbirth issues.
Caution: This herb travels/moves vigorously; use cautiously in patients with metrorrhagia.
[Continued Safflower (Honghua) Commentary]
Taste: Pungent. Nature: Warm. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Meridian Tropism: Heart and Liver Meridians. Preparation: Sprayed with wine, slightly roasted.
Actions: Unblocks and regulates blood vessels, removes stasis and generates new blood. Urgently needed for postpartum syncope due to blood loss; essential for fetal death in utero.
Quote: Li Shizhen stated, "It is a crucial herb for invigorating blood, moistening dryness, and promoting blood circulation."
Warning: Overuse of Honghua causes unceasing blood flow, a fact unknown to many.
[Rosa Chinensis (Yuejihu)]
Taste: Sweet. Nature: Warm.
Actions: Invigorates blood and regulates menstruation; Reduces swelling and relieves pain.
Selection: There are many varieties; those that bloom small red flowers monthly, commonly known as "Monthly Red," are best for medicinal use.
[Laggera Pterodonta (Zelan)]
Taste: Bitter and Sweet. Nature: Slightly Warm. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Meridian Tropism: Liver and Spleen Meridians.
Actions: Opens the nine orifices, primarily used in gynecology. Harmonizes blood with the ability to eliminate stasis; promotes urination with the effect of resolving gu-toxins (parasitic/accumulative diseases).
Theory: Sweet flavor harmonizes blood, entering the Sea of Blood exclusively, attacking stagnant pathogens. The edema it treats is water transformed from blood, not water retained due to Spleen deficiency and dampness.
Reference: Xunzi said, "Ze Lan and Bai Zhi nourish the nose." This implies their aromatic qi communicates with the Lung system.
Characteristics: Ze Lan moves while tonifying, with balanced flavors and no risk of excessiveness.
[Artemisia Argyi Folium (Aiye)]
Taste: Bitter. Nature: Slightly Warm. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Meridian Tropisc: Lung, Spleen, Liver, and Kidney Meridians. Adjuvants: Vinegar and Cyperi Rhizoma (Xiangfu). Quality: Old/stored herbs are superior.
Actions: Calms fetal qi, warms the uterus. Stops bloody dysentery, regulates intestinal wind. Moxibustion eliminates hundred diseases, treats hematemesis, epistaxis, and metrorrhagia.
Properties: Beneficial for opening orifices, bitter for unblocking.
Caution: Ai Ye is purely Yang, aromatic, and drying; contraindicated in cases of blood dryness generating heat.