或谓持鉴以索貌者，不能得其腠理，而按方以索病者，亦不能神其变通，甚矣，方书之
不可尽信也。嗟夫！方亦何负于人哉？唯药不尝试，方不经验，漫立局以幸中者之过也。乃
是编也者，首察病原，以补东垣之缺，次辨药力，以佐仲景之偏；论证则由标本以及经络，
审性则由阴阳以及反畏；至运气方脉，靡不精研，而常用药味，又次第序之，以便检阅，诚
古今之明鉴也。考古寻方之士，得是书而存之，则疗病不必指掌，审药不必大观，无素问而
达生，无叔和而知脉，他如心法如辨疑，诸家方术，悉注脚耳，当令随叩随应随效，而斯人
之不病于夭札者，信有赖也。若目为群书而弁髦焉，是舍鉴而求之妍媸也，有是哉。
万历戊戌季夏宛陵仙源杜氏序
黄芩枯者清肺金，坚者凉大肠、降热痰，佐白术则能安胎。黄连泻心火，而津液自生；
除湿热，而肠胃自浓。姜制降痰。此芩连二药，若用猪胆汁炒，又能降肝胆之火也。黄柏治
痿、定蛔，退伏火而泻劳热，滋不足之水，大治阴虚。知母益真阴，治骨蒸之有汗，补肾水，
泻无根之火邪。此柏母二药，酒炒则性温，盐制则下降，皆补阴之要药也。白芍止泻痢，补
阴血，治心腹虚疼，尤健脾经，其性能补能收，酒炒才妙。赤芍利小水，消痈肿，又为火眼
要药。其性能泻能散，生用正宜。此赤白二芍，产后勿用，以性带酸寒，能伐发生之气也。
石羔降胃火，而理头疼。解肌表而止烦渴。山栀降火极速，从小便泄出，性能屈曲下行。又
能清肺胃之烦，止血家之吐衄，必须酒炒微黑。熟地滋肾而益真阴，活血而填骨髓。生地生
血而凉心肾。此二地酒洗则性温，姜制则不泥于膈。天冬止渴补虚，治痰嗽而润肺，能引熟
地而至所补之处。麦冬生脉清心，止烦渴而去肺家伏火，能引生地而至所生之位。柴胡治两
胁俱疼，少阳可引。退往来寒热，外感宜投。能升胃中之清气，从左而旋。升麻散手阳明寒
邪，疗足阳明齿痛。能升胃中之清气，从右而旋。前胡除内外痰实如神，逐胸胁结气无双。
犀角解火毒，而疗鼻血疮疡。安心神，而除烦渴风毒。若使引入胃经，升麻亦可代用。牡蛎
涩精而止虚汗，崩漏能医，必须火 为良。朴硝开热结，而通脏腑。泻实软坚，虽有停痰可
化。大黄乃荡涤之将军，走而不守。夺土郁而无壅，破瘀血而下流。牡丹皮治无汗之骨蒸，
消下焦之积血，止上焦之吐衄，破血亦宜用也。地骨皮治有汗之骨蒸，亦发风邪，退热尤宜
用也。竹叶逐上气咳逆喘促，退虚热烦躁不眠。专凉心火，尤却风痉。竹茹治心烦呕哕，肿
痛兼疗。茵陈却黄胆风湿，小便能利。菊花收泪明目，治头风止头痛。同地黄酿酒，解醉汉
昏迷易醒。薄荷清六阳之会首，凉心膈而治头风，总能清热。荆芥清头目，肌表立解。下瘀
血疮痍即散。栝蒌仁下气消痰，润肺除嗽。疗结胸、通郁热于胸中，为治嗽之要药也。天花
粉止渴通经，降膈上之热痰，乃消渴之圣药也。槐花止脏血，热炽淋沥。茅根止吐血，取汁
煎药。地榆疗崩漏、止月经，尤治血痢，下部泻血莫缺。山豆根解热毒而止喉疼，嚼汁吞之
为妙。桔梗疗肺痈而利咽膈，通肺气而止咽痛。化痰顺气，开提诸药上行，为舟楫之剂也。
干葛发表解肌，止渴生津。能解酒毒，免伤心肺。木通泻膀胱火，而利小便。通利关节，随
二便之利药，而皆能通也。泽泻利水道，而实大便。退阴汗，庶免淋沥。但补阴则为不足。
枳壳宽中下气，能攻肠中之积，其性缓而长。枳实消痰削积，能泻胸中之痞，其性急而速。
滑石利小便，尤清六腑之热。瞿麦治血淋最捷，利小便堪夸。香附米理血气，开郁道，乃妇
人之要药。醋煮以温经，童便炒以润燥。常山治疟疾，而化结痰，醋煮免吐。芫花散皮肤水
肿发浮，消胸膈痰涎气逆。大戟消水肿腹满，除皮肤燥痛，甘遂同功，此二药俱有破铁石之
能。葶苈定喘消痰，而虚浮可逐。泻肺气通小便，炒须纸隔。车前子利小水而实大便，尤能
明目。水银杀虫，又下死胎。疗疮疡而除疥虱。甘草生寒泻火，炙温以健脾经。和诸药而弗
争，解百毒而无忧。青皮破凝气，厥阴之经可通。削坚积，饮食郁滞可解。连翘疗疮疡，消
肿毒，又能散诸经之血凝气聚。若久虚之人，不可轻用。桃仁通经破血，润大肠之难通。龙
胆草去肝经之客热，除下焦之湿肿。苏木消产后败血，而疗疮疡。桑白皮治喘嗽，泻肺气有
功，蜜水炙用。海藻治项间瘰 ，消颈下瘿囊。偏坠疝气立止，小便艰难能利。海带昆布同
功，俱为破气之要药。汉防己泻湿气于膀胱，治香港脚于下部。胆矾主痰气诸痫，更除热毒。
芦荟治癫狂诸热，尤杀疳虫。薏苡仁多服开胃，且治肺痈。消水肿，治艰步之缓风。壮筋骨，
主拘挛之湿痹。沙参主疥癣恶疮，散诸疝之绞痛。排脓消毒，补五脏之阴气。郁金凉心脏亢
阳，兼驱血气作痛，仍散积血归经。皂荚桃仁，并可通秘。血宜桃行，风用皂通。竹沥、荆
沥、俱为痰用。但少食用竹，能食用荆。兜铃却痰结喘促，清肺家火热。紫草利水通窍，治
目黄成疸，凉疽疮血热。胡黄连治口疳，疗痈疽，兼解骨蒸之热。地肤子专利水道，去热于
膀胱。浴身却皮肤瘙痒，洗眼除热暗涩疼。夏枯草破痈坚瘿瘤结气，散瘰 鼠 头疮。苦参
扫遍身痒疹，止卒暴心疼
以上共七十四味
有人说，拿着镜子照脸的人，无法看清皮肤的纹理；而按照药方治病的人，也不能灵活变通。由此可见，医书确实不能全部轻信。唉！药方本身有什么对不起人的地方呢？只是用药没有经过尝试，用方没有经过实践，随意设立规矩却指望碰巧治中病情的过错罢了。这部书，首先考察疾病的根源，以补充李东垣（李杲）理论的缺失；其次辨别药力的强弱，以辅助张仲景学说的偏颇；论证时从本标理论延伸到经络，审察药性时从阴阳关系延伸到相反相畏的关系；至于五运六气、处方脉法，无不精心研究，常用的药味也按次序排列，以便查阅，这确实是古今以来清晰的借鉴之书。古代寻访古方的人士，得到这本书并珍藏它，那么治疗疾病就不必像看手掌一样容易（指不必死记硬背），审察药物也不必博览群书（指不必杂乱无章），没有《素问》也能通达养生之道，没有王叔和的著作也能知晓脉理。其他如辨疑的心法、各家的方术，都只能算是注释脚注罢了，应当做到随问随答、随用随效，这样的人不遭受夭折或瘟疫之苦，确实是有赖于此书的。如果把它看作普通书籍而轻视它，那就是舍弃了明镜去追求美丑的判断，有这样的道理吗？
万历戊戌年夏季末，宛陵仙源杜氏作序
黄芩枯黄的能清肺金，质地坚硬的能凉大肠、降热痰，配合白术就能安胎。黄连泻心火，津液自然产生；去除湿热，肠胃自然厚实。用姜汁炮制能降痰。这两味药黄芩和黄连，如果用猪胆汁炒制，又能降肝胆之火。黄柏治疗痿证、安定蛔虫，退伏火而泻劳热，滋不足之水，大治阴虚。知母补益真阴，治疗骨蒸潮热有汗的情况，补肾水，泻无根之火邪。这两味药黄柏和知母，酒炒则性温，盐制则药性下降，都是补阴的重要药物。白芍止泻痢，补阴血，治疗心腹虚痛，尤其健脾经，其性能既能补益又能收敛，酒炒才妙。赤芍利小便，消痈肿，又是火眼的重要药物。其性能既能泻下又能发散，生用正合适。这两味赤芍和白芍，产后不要使用，因为性带酸寒，能损伤生发之气。石膏降胃火，而调理头痛。解除肌表之邪而止烦渴。山栀降火速度极快，从小便泄出，药性能屈曲下行。又能清肺胃之烦，止吐血衄血，必须酒炒至微黑。熟地黄滋肾而补益真阴，活血而填补骨髓。生地黄生血而凉心肾。这两味地黄，酒洗则性温，姜制则不滞膈。天冬止渴补虚，治疗痰嗽而润肺，能引导熟地到达所补之处。麦冬生脉清心，止烦渴而去肺家伏火，能引导生地到达所生之位。柴胡治疗两胁俱疼，少阳经可引经报使。退往来寒热，外感适宜投用。能升胃中之清气，从左而旋转上升。升麻散手阳明寒邪，疗足阳明齿痛。能升胃中之清气，从右而旋转上升。前胡除内外痰实如神，逐胸胁结气无双。犀角解火毒，而疗鼻血疮疡。安心神，而除烦渴风毒。若引入胃经，升麻也可以代替使用。牡蛎涩精而止虚汗，崩漏能医治，必须煅烧为良。朴硝开热结，而通脏腑。泻实软坚，虽有停痰也可化解。大黄乃是荡涤的将军，走而不守。夺土郁而无壅塞，破瘀血而下流。牡丹皮治疗无汗之骨蒸，消下焦之积血，止上焦之吐衄，破血也适宜使用。地骨皮治疗有汗之骨蒸，也发风邪，退热也适宜使用。竹叶逐上气咳逆喘促，退虚热烦躁不眠。专凉心火，尤其驱除风痉。竹茹治疗心烦呕哕，肿痛兼疗。茵陈退黄疸风湿，小便能利。菊花收泪明目，治头风止头痛。同地黄酿酒，解醉汉昏迷易醒。薄荷清六阳之会首，凉心膈而治头风，总能清热。荆芥清头目，肌表立解。下瘀血疮痍即散。栝蒌仁下气消痰，润肺除嗽。疗结胸、通郁热于胸中，为治疗咳嗽的重要药物。天花粉止渴通经，降膈上之热痰，乃消渴的圣药。槐花止脏血，热炽淋沥。茅根止吐血，取汁煎药。地榆疗崩漏、止月经，尤治血痢，下部泻血不可缺。山豆根解热毒而止喉疼，嚼汁吞之为妙。桔梗疗肺痈而利咽膈，通肺气而止咽痛。化痰顺气，开提诸药上行，为舟楫之剂。干葛发表解肌，止渴生津。能解酒毒，免伤心肺。木通泻膀胱火，而利小便。通利关节，随二便之利药，而皆能通也。泽泻利水道，而实大便。退阴汗，庶免淋沥。但补阴则为不足。枳壳宽中下气，能攻肠中之积，其性缓而长。枳实消痰削积，能泻胸中之痞，其性急而速。滑石利小便，尤清六腑之热。瞿麦治血淋最捷，利小便堪夸。香附米理血气，开郁道，乃妇女的要药。醋煮以温经，童便炒以润燥。常山治疟疾，而化结痰，醋煮免吐。芫花散皮肤水肿发浮，消胸膈痰涎气逆。大戟消水肿腹满，除皮肤燥痛，甘遂同功，这两味药都有破铁石的能力。葶苈定喘消痰，而虚浮可逐。泻肺气通小便，炒须纸隔。车前子利小水而实大便，尤能明目。水银杀虫，又下死胎。疗疮疡而除疥虱。甘草生用寒泻火，炙用温以健脾经。和诸药而弗争，解百毒而无忧。青皮破凝气，厥阴之经可通。削坚积，饮食郁滞可解。连翘疗疮疡，消肿毒，又能散诸经之血凝气聚。若久虚之人，不可轻用。桃仁通经破血，润大肠之难通。龙胆草去肝经之客热，除下焦之湿肿。苏木消产后败血，而疗疮疡。桑白皮治喘嗽，泻肺气有功，蜜水炙用。海藻治项间瘰疬，消颈下瘿囊。偏坠疝气立止，小便艰难能利。海带昆布同功，俱为破气的重要药物。汉防己泻湿气于膀胱，治香港脚于下部。胆矾主痰气诸痫，更除热毒。芦荟治癫狂诸热，尤杀疳虫。薏苡仁多服开胃，且治肺痈。消水肿，治艰步之缓风。壮筋骨，主拘挛之湿痹。沙参主疥癣恶疮，散诸疝之绞痛。排脓消毒，补五脏之阴气。郁金凉心脏亢阳，兼驱血气作痛，仍散积血归经。皂荚桃仁，并可通秘。血宜桃行，风用皂通。竹沥、荆沥，俱为痰用。但少食用竹，能食用荆。兜铃却痰结喘促，清肺家火热。紫草利水通窍，治目黄成疸，凉疽疮血热。胡黄连治口疳，疗痈疽，兼解骨蒸之热。地肤子专利水道，去热于膀胱。浴身却皮肤瘙痒，洗眼除热暗涩疼。夏枯草破痈坚瘿瘤结气，散瘰疬鼠 头疮。苦参扫遍身痒疹，止卒暴心疼。
以上共七十四味
Some say that those who hold a mirror to examine their faces cannot perceive the texture of their skin and pores; similarly, those who treat diseases by strictly following prescriptions cannot achieve divine flexibility. This is indeed so: medical books should not be entirely trusted. Alas! How have prescriptions ever wronged people? The fault lies only in using herbs without trial and applying formulas without experience, arbitrarily establishing rules while hoping to accidentally hit the mark. This book first investigates the origin of diseases to supplement the deficiencies of Li Dongyuan (Li Gao); secondly, it distinguishes the potency of herbs to assist the biases of Zhang Zhongjing's theories. In argumentation, it proceeds from the principles of root and branch to meridians; in examining properties, it moves from Yin and Yang to mutual antagonism and incompatibility. Regarding the Six Qi transformations and pulse diagnosis, nothing is left unrefined. The commonly used herbs are arranged in order for easy reference, making it truly a clear mirror for past and present generations. Scholars of ancient times seeking prescriptions, if they obtain and preserve this book, will find that treating diseases need not be as easy as reading one's palm, nor does examining herbs require an overwhelming breadth of knowledge. Without the *Suwen* (Basic Questions), one can still understand life preservation; without Shuhe's works, one can still know pulses. Other methods such as resolving doubts and various schools' techniques would merely serve as footnotes. It should respond instantly to inquiries and prove effective immediately upon use. Such individuals, who do not suffer premature death or plague, certainly rely on this book. To regard it as just another book and discard it like worn-out shoes is to abandon a mirror when judging beauty and ugliness. Is there such logic?
Preface by Du of Xianyuan, Wanling, at the end of summer in the Wuxu year of the Wanli era.
*Scutellariae Radix* (Huangqin) that is withered clears Lung Metal; that which is solid cools the Large Intestine and descends phlegm-heat. When assisted by *Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma* (Baizhu), it can stabilize pregnancy. *Coptidis Rhizoma* (Huanglian) drains Heart Fire, thereby generating body fluids naturally; it removes damp-heat, thereby thickening the stomach and intestines. Processed with ginger juice, it descends phlegm. These two herbs, *Scutellariae Radix* and *Coptidis Rhizoma*, if stir-fried with pig bile, can also descend Liver and Gallbladder Fire. *Phellodendri Cortex* (Huangbai) treats flaccidity syndromes and calms roundworms, retreats latent fire, drains deficiency heat, nourishes insufficient Water, and greatly treats Yin deficiency. *Anemarrhenae Rhizoma* (Zhimu) benefits True Yin, treats bone-steaming fever with sweating, tonifies Kidney Water, and drains rootless Fire. These two herbs, *Phellodendri Cortex* and *Anemarrhenae Rhizoma*, become warm when wine-stirfried, and descend when salt-processed; both are essential herbs for tonifying Yin. *Paeoniae Radix Alba* (Baishao) stops diarrhea and dysentery, supplements Yin blood, treats deficiency pain in the heart and abdomen, especially strengthens the Spleen meridian. Its nature can tonify and astringe; wine-processing makes it excellent. *Paeoniae Radix Rubra* (Chishao) promotes urination, reduces carbuncles and swellings, and is also a key herb for fiery eyes. Its nature can purge and disperse; raw use is appropriate. For these two Red and White Peony roots, they should not be used postpartum because their sour-cold nature can damage the vital energy of growth. *Gypsum Fibrosum* (Shigao) descends Stomach Fire and regulates headaches. It releases the muscle layer and stops irritability and thirst. *Gardeniae Fructus* (Zhizi) descends fire extremely quickly, excreting it through urine; its nature bends and moves downward. It can also clear irritability in the Lungs and Stomach, stop hematemesis and epistaxis, and must be wine-stirfried until slightly black. *Rehmanniae Radix Preparata* (Shudihuang) nourishes the Kidneys and benefits True Yin, invigorates blood, and fills the marrow. *Rehmanniae Radix Recens* (Shengdihuang) generates blood and cools the Heart and Kidneys. For these two types of Rehmannia, wine-rinsing makes them warm, and ginger-processing prevents stagnation in the diaphragm. *Asparagi Radix* (Tian dong) stops thirst and tonifies deficiency, treats cough with phlegm, moistens the Lungs, and can guide *Rehmanniae Radix Preparata* to the place where it is needed. *Ophiopogonis Radix* (Maidong) generates the pulse, clears the Heart, stops thirst, eliminates latent fire in the Lungs, and can guide *Rehmanniae Radix Recens* to the place where it is generated. *Bupleuri Radix* (Chaihu) treats pain in both hypochondria, guiding the Shaoyang channel. It resolves alternating chills and fever, suitable for external contractions. It can ascend clear Qi from the Stomach, rotating upward from the left. *Lepidii Fructus* (Shengma) disperses Cold pathogenic factors of the Hand-Yangming channel and treats toothache of the Foot-Yangming channel. It ascends clear Qi from the Stomach, rotating upward from the right. *Peucedani Radix* (Qianhu) removes internal and external phlegm-solidities miraculously and drives away chest and hypochondriac qi-knots uniquely. *Rhinocerotis Cornu* (Xijiao) resolves fire-toxins and treats epistaxis and sores. It calms the Spirit and removes irritability, thirst, and wind-toxins. If introduced into the Stomach channel, *Lepidii Fructus* can also be used as a substitute. *Concha Ostreae* (Muli) astringes essence and stops spontaneous sweating, treats metrorrhagia and metrostaxis, and calcining is best. *Natrii Sulfas* (Piaoxiao) opens heat-bindings and unblocks the Zang-Fu organs. It purges excess and softens hardness; even retained phlegm can be transformed. *Rhei Radix et Rhizoma* (Dahuang) is the General of cleansing, moving but not staying. It overcomes Earth depression without congestion, breaks blood stasis, and causes downward flow. *Moutan Cortex* (Mudanpi) treats bone-steaming fever without sweat, eliminates blood accumulation in the Lower Jiao, stops hematemesis and epistaxis in the Upper Jiao, and is also suitable for breaking blood. *Lycii Cortex* (Digupi) treats bone-steaming fever with sweat, also expels wind pathogens, and is particularly suitable for reducing fever. *Menthae Haplocalycis Herba* (Zhuye) drives away upper rebellious Qi, cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath; reduces deficiency heat, irritability, and insomnia. It specifically cools Heart Fire and especially repels wind-spasm. *Bambusae Caulis in Taedia* (Zhuru) treats mental distress, vomiting, and hiccups, and also treats swelling and pain. *Artemisiae Scopariae Herba* (Yinchen) repels jaundice and wind-dampness, promoting urination. *Chrysanthemi Flos* (Juhua) stops tearing, brightens the eyes, treats cephalalgia due to wind, and stops headaches. Brewed with *Rehmanniae Radix*, it helps intoxicated persons recover consciousness easily. *Menthae Haplocalycis Herba* (Bohe) clears the meeting point of the six Yang channels, cools the Heart and diaphragm, treats head-wind, and generally clears heat. *Schizonepetae Spica* (Jingjie) clears the head and eyes, releasing the exterior immediately. It descends blood stasis, and sores heal quickly. *Trichosanthis Semen* (Gualouren) directs Qi downward, eliminates phlegm, moistens the Lungs, and stops cough. It treats chest bind, unblocks stagnant heat in the chest, and is a key herb for treating cough. *Trichosanthis Radix* (Tianhuafen) stops thirst, unblocks menstruation, descends hot phlegm above the diaphragm, and is the holy medicine for wasting-thirst syndrome. *Stemonae Radix* (Huaihua) stops visceral bleeding, especially when heat is blazing and dripping. *Imperatae Rhizoma* (Maogen) stops hematemesis; taking the juice for decoction is preferred. *Sanguisorbae Radix* (Diyu) treats metrorrhagia and metrostaxis, stops menstruation, especially treats bloody dysentery, and is indispensable for lower body bleeding. *Sophorae Flavescentis Radix* (Shandougen) resolves heat-toxin and stops sore throat; chewing and swallowing the juice is wonderful. *Platycodonis Radix* (Jiegeng) treats lung abscess, benefits the pharynx and diaphragm, unblocks Lung Qi, and stops sore throat. It transforms phlegm, smooths Qi, lifts other herbs upward, serving as a carrier agent. *Puerariae Radix* (Gegen) releases the exterior, resolves the muscle layer, stops thirst, and generates fluids. It can resolve alcohol toxicity, sparing the Heart and Lungs. *Akebiae Caulis* (Mutong) drains Bladder Fire and promotes urination. It unblocks joints; being a drug that benefits both urination and defecation, it can unblock all. *Alismatis Rhizoma* (Zexie) benefits water pathways and firms the stool. It reduces yin-sweating, preventing dribbling. However, it is insufficient for tonifying Yin. *Immaturus Citri Reticulatae Fructus* (Zhiqiao) expands the middle and directs Qi downward, attacking intestinal accumulations; its nature is slow and long-lasting. *Immaturus Citri Reticulatae Fructus* (Zhishi) eliminates phlegm and reduces accumulation, draining chest fullness; its nature is urgent and rapid. *Talcum* (Huashi) promotes urination and especially clears heat of the six Fu organs. *Dianthi Herba* (Qumai) treats bloody strangury most swiftly and excels in promoting urination. *Cyperi Rhizoma* (Xiangfu) regulates Blood and Qi, opens depression pathways, and is a key herb for women. Boiled in vinegar to warm the meridians, stir-fried in child's urine to moisten dryness. *Polygala Tenuifolia Radix* (Changshan) treats malaria and transforms knotted phlegm; vinegar-boiling prevents vomiting. *Genkwa Flos* (Yuanhua) disperses subcutaneous edema and floating swelling, eliminating phlegm-fluid and rebellious Qi in the chest and diaphragm. *Euphorbiae Pekinensis Radix* (Daji) reduces edema and abdominal fullness, removes dry pain of the skin; *Kansui Radix* has the same effect. These two drugs have the power to break iron and stone. *Periplocae Semen* (Tingli) stabilizes asthma, eliminates phlegm, and drives away vacuous edema. It drains Lung Qi and promotes urination; when stir-frying, paper separation is required. *Plantaginis Seed* (Cheqianzi) promotes urination and firms the stool, and especially brightens the eyes. *Hydrargyrum* (Shuiyin) kills parasites and expels dead fetus. It treats sores and removes scabies and lice. *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma* (Gancao) is cold and drains fire when raw, and warm and strengthens the Spleen meridian when honey-roasted. It harmonizes other herbs without conflict and resolves hundred toxins without worry. *Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride* (Qingpi) breaks stagnant Qi, unblocking the Jueyin channel. It reduces hard accumulations and resolves dietary stagnation. *Forsythiae Fructus* (Lianqiao) treats sores, reduces toxic swellings, and disperses blood coagulation and qi gathering in all channels. For those with chronic deficiency, it should not be used lightly. *Persicae Semen* (Taoren) unblocks menstruation, breaks blood, and moistens the difficult-to-unblock Large Intestine. *Gentiana Scabra Radix* (Longdancao) removes guest-heat from the Liver channel and eliminates damp-swelling in the Lower Jiao. *Sappan Lignum* (Sumu) eliminates postpartum failed blood and treats sores. *Mori Cortex* (Sangbaipi) treats wheezing and cough, contributes to draining Lung Qi, and is used after honey-water roasting. *Sargassum* (Haizao) treats scrofula in the neck and reduces goiters under the chin. It immediately stops hernia and testicular swelling, and facilitates difficult urination. *Kelp* (Haidai) and *Ecklonia Stolonifera* (Kunbu) have the same effect and are both key herbs for breaking Qi. *Stephania Tetrandra Radix* (Hanfangji) drains dampness into the Bladder and treats podagra in the lower body. *Vitriolum* (Danfan) governs phlegm-Qi epilepsy and further resolves heat-toxins. *Aloe* (Lvhui) treats mania and various heats, especially killing childhood malnutrition worms. *Coicis Semen* (Yiyiren) taken in large quantities opens the appetite and treats lung abscess. It reduces edema, treats slow wind causing difficulty walking, strengthens sinews and bones, and governs wet-bi causing spasms. *Glehniae Radix* (Shashen) governs scabies, tinea, and malignant sores, disperses colicky pain of various hernias. It discharges pus, detoxifies, and tonifies the Yin Qi of the five Zang organs. *Curcumae Aromatae Radix* (Yujin) cools hyperactive Yang of the Heart, drives away pain caused by Blood and Qi, and still disperses accumulated blood returning to its vessel. *Gleditsiae Sinensis Spina* (Zaojia) and *Persicae Semen* (Taoren) can both relieve constipation. For Blood, Peach Kernel should move it; for Wind, Soap Pod should unblock it. *Bambusa Textilis Cataphylla* (Zhuli) and *Schizostachyum Chinense Cathetus* (Jingli) are both used for phlegm. But Bamboo is rarely eaten, while Schizostachyum is edible. *Camptotheca Fruit* (Douding) repels phlegm knots, wheezing, and shortness of breath, clearing heat-fire in the Lungs. *Arnebiae Radix et Rhizoma* (Zicao) promotes urination, unblocks orifices, treats yellow eyes becoming jaundice, and cools blood-heat in carbuncles and sores. *Picrorhizae Rhizoma* (Huhuanglian) treats oral aphthous ulcers, treats carbuncles and sores, and additionally resolves bone-steaming heat. *Kochiae Scopariae Herba* (Difuzi) exclusively benefits water pathways, removing heat from the Bladder. Bathing the body repels skin itching; washing the eyes removes heat, dimness, astringency, and pain. *Prunella Vulgaris Spica* (Xiakucao) breaks hard carbuncles, goiters, and qi-knots, dispersing scrofula and rat-head sores. *Sophorae Tonkinensis Radix* (Kushen) sweeps whole-body itchy rashes and stops sudden severe heart pain.
The above totals seventy-four herbs.