味甘。性滑。禀春阳之气而生。可升可降。阳也。 白者为 。
【主治】主大小便不通。利水道。除邪气。久服断谷不饥。其实尤良。(本经) 疗肠
胃
邪热
治
诜
石
【归经】入大小肠膀胱三经。为滑泄之品。(能下有形留着之物)
【前论】时珍曰。此能利窍渗湿热。去有形之积。气盛而壅者宜之。若胃寒而虚者。久
服恐
【炮制】孟诜曰。有赤白二种。赤为榆。白为 。去粗皮。取白用。
以上滑剂木部
味甘。性平。无毒。禀天地之中气。得稼穑之甘味而生。即脂麻。种出大宛。故曰胡麻。
【主治】主伤中虚羸。补五内。益气力。长肌肉。填脑髓。(本经) 坚筋骨。明耳目。
疗金
困。催
(廷飞)
【归经】入脾经。兼入肝肾肺三经。为补益滋润之品。(兼补剂)
【前论】河间曰。麻木谷而治风。盖治风先治血。血活则风散。胡麻入肝益血。故风药
不可
色者
味甘。微寒。无毒。黑脂麻生榨者入药。
【主治】主利大肠。产妇胞衣不下。(别录) 天行热闷。膈内热结。服一合。取利为
度。
(
和
【归经】入大肠经。为滋润之品。(外科要药)
【前论】士良曰。外科熬膏多用之。以其能凉血解毒。止痛生肌也。 虞抟曰。生用消
疮肿
榆白皮:味甘。性滑。禀受春阳之气而生。可升可降。属阳。白色的称为榆白皮。
【主治】主治大小便不通。通利水道。祛除邪气。长期服用可断绝五谷而不饥饿。其果实(榆荚)效果尤其好。(出自《本经》)治疗肠胃邪热。诜曰:石……(原文此处有缺漏或错简,依原文直译)
【归经】入大肠、小肠、膀胱三经。属于滑泄类药物。(能下行排出有形滞留之物)
【前论】李时珍说:此药能通利窍道、渗湿清热。去除有形的积滞。气盛而壅滞者适宜使用。若是胃寒且虚的人,长期服用恐怕……(原文未完)
【炮制】孟诜说:有赤白两种。红色的是榆皮,白色的是榆白皮。去掉粗皮,取白色部分使用。
以上为滑剂木部
胡麻:味甘。性平。无毒。禀受天地中和之气,得稼穑之甘味而生。即脂麻。种子出自大宛国。所以叫胡麻。
【主治】主治内伤导致的中气虚弱消瘦。补益五脏。益气力。生长肌肉。填充脑髓。(出自《本经》)坚固筋骨。使耳目聪明。治疗金创……困……催产……(廷飞注)
【归经】入脾经。兼入肝、肾、肺三经。属于补益滋润类药物。(兼作补剂)
【前论】刘河间说:麻木谷(胡麻别名)能治风。大概是因为治风先治血,血活则风散。胡麻入肝益血,所以风药不可……(原文未完)色者……(原文未完)
麻油:味甘。微寒。无毒。黑脂麻生榨的用于入药。
【主治】主治通利大肠。产妇胞衣不下。(出自《别录》)天行热闷(流行性热病引起的烦闷)。膈内热结。服用一合。以取得泻下效果为度。(和……注)
【归经】入大肠经。属于滋润类药物。(外科要药)
【前论】苏士良说:外科熬膏多用此药。因为它能凉血解毒。止痛生肌。虞抟说:生用能消疮肿……
Yubai Pi (Ulmus Radicis Cortex): Sweet in flavor. Slippery in nature. Born from the Qi of Spring Yang. Capable of ascending and descending. Belongs to Yang. The white variety is called Yubai Pi.
[Indications] Mainly treats obstruction of urination and defecation. Promotes water passages. Expels pathogenic factors. Long-term consumption allows one to abstain from grain without feeling hunger. Its fruits are particularly effective. (From *Shennong Bencao Jing*) Treats evil heat in the intestines and stomach. Shens says: Shi... (Original text here has omissions or disordered bamboo slips, translated literally)
[Meridian Tropism] Enters the Large Intestine, Small Intestine, and Bladder meridians. It is a slippery and purgative substance. (Capable of downward expulsion of tangible retained substances)
[Preliminary Discussion] Li Shizhen said: This herb can open orifices, percolate dampness, and clear heat. Removes tangible accumulations. Suitable for those with abundant Qi and stagnation. For those with cold deficiency in the Stomach, long-term consumption may... (Original text unfinished)
[Processing] Meng Shen said: There are red and white varieties. Red is Ulmus bark, white is Yubai Pi. Remove the rough outer bark, use the white part.
Above belongs to the Slippery Agents, Wood Category.
Huma (Sesamum Indicum): Sweet in flavor. Neutral in nature. Non-toxic. Inherits the harmonious Qi of Heaven and Earth, born from the sweet taste of agriculture (Jise). It is Zhima (Sesame). The seeds originated from Dayuan (Ferghana). Hence called Huma.
[Indications] Mainly treats internal injury leading to middle Qi deficiency and emaciation. Tonifies the Five Viscera. Augments Qi and strength. Promotes muscle growth. Fills the brain marrow. (From *Shennong Bencao Jing*) Strengthens sinews and bones. Clarifies ears and eyes. Treats metal wounds... fatigue... induces labor... (Note by Tingfei)
[Meridian Tropism] Enters the Spleen meridian. Also enters the Liver, Kidney, and Lung meridians. It is a tonifying and moistening substance. (Also serves as a supplementary agent)
[Preliminary Discussion] Liu Wansu said: Huma (also known as Mangu) treats wind. Generally, treating wind requires treating blood first; when blood moves freely, wind dissipates. Huma enters the Liver to nourish blood, therefore wind-dispelling herbs cannot... (Original text unfinished) Color matters... (Original text unfinished)
Mayou (Sesame Oil): Sweet in flavor. Slightly cold in nature. Non-toxic. Sesame oil pressed raw from black sesame is used for medicinal purposes.
[Indications] Mainly promotes lubrication of the Large Intestine. Helps delivery of the placenta in postpartum women. (From *Bielu*) Treats epidemic heat oppression. Heat accumulation in the chest/diaphragm. Take one he. Stop when bowel movement is achieved. (Note by He...)
[Meridian Tropism] Enters the Large Intestine meridian. It is a moistening substance. (Essential herb for external medicine)
[Preliminary Discussion] Su Shiliang said: External medicine paste boiling often uses this herb. Because it can cool blood, resolve toxicity, relieve pain, and generate flesh. Yu Tun said: Raw application can reduce carbuncle swelling...