人参子如腰子式，生青熟红，近日贩参客从辽东带来者，皆青绿色，如小黄豆大，参叶
上甚
多。宁古塔一带，七八月霜大，难以入山，故不能待其子熟，生取而归。以售客，每多绿色
，发痘行浆，凡痘不能起发，分标行浆者，药内加参子，后日无痒塌之患。
金沙江志∶产东川者，味似参，较苦。 本草从新云∶出闽中，以大而明透者佳，须多
去皮
，滚水泡过，然后可用。因其苦劣之味皆在外边，近中心则苦减而稍甘。 书影丛说∶云南
姚安府亦产人参，其形扁而圆，谓之珠儿参。 药性考∶珠儿参根马荠 同。
苦寒微甘，味浓体重。 救生苦海云∶补肺降火下气，肺热有火者宜之，脏寒者服之，
即作
腹痛，郁火服之，火不透发，反生寒热。血症用之，可代三七。 药性考∶性辛辛、温味，
甘托里，外症堪用。
按∶珠参本非参类，前未闻有此，近年始行，然南中用之绝少，或云来自粤西，是三七
子，
又云草根。大约以参名，其性必补，医每患其苦寒，友人朱秋亭客山左，闻货珠参者有制法
，服之可代辽参。每五钱索价五十金，秋亭罄千金市其方，秘不轻授，予恳其弟退谷，始得
其术，因录之以济贫。珠参切片，每五钱以附子三分，研末拌匀，将鸡蛋一个去黄白，每
壳纳参片五钱，封口，用鸡哺，待小鸡出时取出，将笔画一圈于蛋上作记，如此七次，共成
七圈，其药即成矣。每遇垂危大症，并产蓐无力吃参者，煎服五钱，力胜人参。并能起死回
生，较腊狐心功力尤捷，不得少服，约人以五钱为率，每次须多做数两救人。
济阴保元汤∶医铃∶此方理脾化邪，生气引气生血，为调经圣药。滇珠参三钱，以米仁
四钱
拌水蒸透，咀片，再入姜，加米仁汁蒸晒干，用怀生地一两，砂仁酒姜三味，拌蒸九晒收，
再以瓦焙为炭，当归四钱，白芍三钱，酒炒川芎二钱，去净油，米泔水浸洗，收干，再入酒
浸丹参四钱，酒洗透茺蔚子四钱，酒蒸透香附三钱，以姜、土醋、盐、童便、甘草水、乳汁
逐次制过，用云白术五钱，陈土炒女贞子三钱、以白芥车前水浸干用。如气血热，加丹皮生
地，气血寒，加肉桂数分；不真确之寒热而先后至者，照本方∶如经闭，无分妇女，本方加
牛膝。
人参子形状像腰子，未成熟时呈青色，成熟后变红。最近从辽东带来的参客所售的人参子，都是青绿色的，大小如同小黄豆，在人参叶上非常多。宁古塔一带，七八月霜冻严重，难以进山，所以不能等到种子成熟才采摘，而是生采回来。卖给客商时，多为绿色。用于痘疹治疗，促进痘疮起发和行浆（痘液充盈），凡是痘疮不能起发、分标行浆的，在药中加入人参子，日后就不会出现瘙痒塌陷的祸患。
《金沙江志》记载：产于东川的人参子，味道类似人参，但较苦。《本草从新》说：产于福建，以个大、明亮通透者为佳，需要多去皮，用滚水泡过，然后才能使用。因为它的苦劣之味都在外层，靠近中心部分则苦味减轻而略带甘甜。《书影丛说》记载：云南姚安府也产人参，形状扁圆，称为珠儿参。《药性考》记载：珠儿参根与马荠相同。味苦寒微甘，气味浓厚且质地沉重。《救生苦海》说：能补肺降火下气，肺热有火者适宜服用，若是脏寒者服用，就会引起腹痛；郁火患者服用，火邪不能透发，反而产生寒热症状。血症患者使用它，可以代替三七。《药性考》又说：其性辛温，味甘，能托毒外出，外症可以使用。
按语：珠参本来不属于人参类，以前未曾听说过，近年才开始流行，但在南方使用极少。有人说来自粤西，是三七子；又有人说是草根。大概是因为冠以“参”名，人们认为其性质必定具有补益作用。医生们往往担心它苦寒的性质。我的朋友朱秋亭客居山东（山左），听说贩卖珠参的人有炮制方法，服用它可以代替辽参。每五钱索价五十金，朱秋亭倾尽千金购买这个方子，秘密不轻易传授给我。我恳求他的弟弟朱退谷，才得以学到这门技术，于是记录下来以救济贫民。将珠参切片，每五钱加入附子三分，研成末拌匀，取一个鸡蛋，去掉蛋清蛋黄，每壳装入五钱参片，封口，用母鸡孵化，待小鸡出壳时取出，用笔画一圈在蛋壳上做记号。如此重复七次，共成七圈，药物就制成了。每当遇到垂危重症，以及产后虚弱无力服用人参的患者，煎服五钱，药效胜过人参。甚至能起死回生，比腊狐心的功效更加迅速，不可少服，约定以五钱为剂量标准，每次须多做数两以救人。
济阴保元汤：出自《医铃》。此方能调理脾胃、化解邪气，生气引气以生血，是调经的圣药。配方如下：滇珠参三钱，用米仁四钱拌水蒸透，切成薄片，再加入生姜，加米仁汁蒸晒至干；用怀生地一两，砂仁、酒姜三味药材，拌蒸九次晒干收存；再用瓦器焙成炭；当归四钱，白芍三钱，酒炒川芎二钱，去净油，用米泔水浸洗，收干；再入酒浸丹参四钱，酒洗透茺蔚子四钱，酒蒸透香附三钱，依次用姜、土醋、盐、童便、甘草水、乳汁进行炮制；用云白术五钱，陈土炒女贞子三钱，用白芥菜车前草水浸干使用。如果气血热，加丹皮、生地；如果气血寒，加肉桂数分；如果寒热真假难辨且先后出现的，按照本方加减；如经闭，不分男女，本方加牛膝。
Ren Shen Zi (Ginseng Seed) resembles a kidney in shape; it is green when raw and red when ripe. Recently, ginseng merchants brought from Liaodong were all green, about the size of small soybeans, and very abundant on the leaves of the ginseng plant. In the Ningguta region, heavy frosts occur in July and August, making mountain travel difficult; thus, they cannot wait for the seeds to ripen but harvest them while still immature. When sold to merchants, they are mostly green. In treating smallpox (Dou Zhen), to promote eruption and filling of pustules, if the lesions fail to erupt or fill properly, adding Ren Shen Zi to the prescription prevents subsequent itching and collapse.
*Jinsha Jiang Zhi* records: Those produced in Dongchuan taste similar to ginseng but are more bitter. *Ben Cao Cong Xin* states: Produced in Fujian, those that are large, bright, and translucent are superior. The skin should be peeled off thoroughly, soaked in boiling water, and then used. This is because its bitter and inferior taste is concentrated on the outside, while closer to the center, the bitterness decreases and slight sweetness appears. *Shu Ying Cong Shuo* records: Y'an Prefecture in Yunnan also produces ginseng, which is flat and round, called Zhu Er Shen (Pearl Ginseng). *Yao Xing Kao* notes: The root of Zhu Er Shen is identical to Ma Qi. It is bitter, cold, and slightly sweet, with a strong flavor and heavy texture. *Jiu Sheng Ku Hai* says: It tonifies the Lung, descends fire, and directs qi downward; it is suitable for those with Lung heat and fire. However, if taken by those with Cold in the Zang organs, it causes abdominal pain. If taken by those with stagnant fire, the fire fails to vent outward, instead generating alternating chills and fever. For blood disorders, it can substitute for San Qi (Notoginseng Root). *Yao Xing Kao* further states: Its nature is acrid and warm, its taste is sweet; it can expel toxins outward and is usable for external conditions.
Note: Zhu Shen does not originally belong to the Ginseng category; it was unknown previously and only became popular in recent years. It is rarely used in the South. Some say it comes from Western Guangdong and is the seed of San Qi; others claim it is a grass root. Presumably, because it bears the name "Shen" (Ginseng), people assume its nature must be tonifying. Physicians often worry about its bitter-cold nature. My friend Zhu Qiuting, residing in Shandong (Shan Zuo), heard that sellers of Zhu Shen had a processing method allowing it to replace Liao Shen (Liaodong Ginseng). Five qian were priced at fifty taels of gold. Zhu Qiuting spent a thousand taels to buy this formula, keeping it secret and not teaching it lightly. I pleaded with his younger brother, Zhu Tuigu, until he finally revealed the technique. I recorded it here to help the poor. Slice Zhu Shen; for every five qian, mix with three fen of Fu Zi (Aconite Root) powder. Take one egg, remove the white and yolk, place five qian of sliced Shen inside each shell, seal it, and incubate under a hen. Remove when the chick hatches, draw a circle on the shell as a mark. Repeat this seven times, resulting in seven circles, completing the preparation. For critical illnesses or postpartum weakness where patients cannot tolerate Ginseng, decoct and take five qian; its efficacy surpasses that of Ginseng. It can even revive the dead, acting faster than La Hu Xin (Cured Fox Heart). Do not use less than the standard dose of five qian; prepare several liang each time to save multiple patients.
Ji Yin Bao Yuan Tang (Safeguarding Yin and Protecting Original Qi Decoction): From *Yi Ling*. This formula regulates the Spleen, transforms pathogens, generates Qi, guides Qi to generate Blood, and is a sacred medicine for regulating menstruation. Formula: Dian Zhu Shen (Yunnan Pearl Ginseng) 3 qian, steamed thoroughly with Si Yi Mi Ren (Coix Seed) 4 qian mixed with water, sliced, then steamed again with fresh Ginger and Coix juice until dry. Huai Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia Root) 1 liang, Sha Ren (Amomum Fruit), Jiu Jiang (Wine-processed Ginger) – these three ingredients are mixed and steamed nine times, then sun-dried. Roast over tiles until charred. Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root) 4 qian, Bai Shao (White Peony Root) 3 qian, Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Rhizome) 2 qian wine-fried, oil removed completely, washed in Rice Bran Water, dried. Then soak Dan Shen (Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root) 4 qian in wine, wash Chong Wei Zi (Eclipta Seed) 4 qian thoroughly in wine, steam Xiang Fu (Cyperus Rhizome) 3 qian in wine. Process sequentially with Ginger, Earth Vinegar, Salt, Tong Bian (Child's Urine), Gan Cao (Licorice Root) water, and Milk. Use Yun Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome) 5 qian, Chen Tu Chao Nu Zhen Zi (Earth-roasted Privet Fruit) 3 qian, soaked dry in Bai Jie Che Qian Shui (Water of White Mustard and Plantago Seeds). If Qi and Blood are hot, add Dan Pi (Moutan Bark) and Sheng Di Huang (Raw Rehmannia Root); if Qi and Blood are cold, add Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark) in small amounts. If the nature of cold/heat is uncertain and symptoms appear sequentially, follow the base formula modifications. For amenorrhea, regardless of gender, add Niu Xi (Achyranthes Root) to this formula.