味甘，性寒无毒，入心胃二经。主除热毒，浓肠胃，散风消肿下气，补脏养神，留皮
按∶绿豆寒则入心而泻火，甘则入胃而和中，禹锡具称其补益，宜长食之，又堪作枕，
能明目，治头痛。
味甘，性微温无毒，入肺经，补气活血，止渴生津，肺寒可服，肺热伤肺，去芦用，
茯苓为使，恶卤咸及藜芦。
按∶参之用，脏腑均补，何功之宏也。盖人生以气为枢，而肺主气，经所谓相传之官，
治节出焉。参能补气，故宜入肺，肺得其补，则治节咸宜，气行而血因以活矣。古方用以解
散，亦血行风自灭之意也。至于津液，藏于膀胱，实上连于肺，故有生津液之功。肺寒者气
虚血滞，故曰可服。肺热者火炎气逆，血脉激行，参主上升，且能溶血，故肺受伤也。性本
疏通，人多泥其作饱，不知少服则壅，多则反宣通矣。
雷公云∶凡使要肥大，块如鸡腿，并似人形者。采得阴干，去四边芦头，并黑者，锉入
药中，夏中少使，发心 之患也。
味甘，性微温无毒，入肺脾二经，内托已溃疮疡，生肌收口，外主表虚盗汗，腠理充
盈。恶龟甲，白藓皮。
按∶黄 之用，专能补表，肺主皮毛，脾主肌肉，故均入之。已溃疮疡及盗汗，皆表虚
也，故咸用之。里虚者忌服，恐升气于表，愈致其虚。表邪者忌服，恐益其邪也。惟表虚邪
凑不发汗者，可酌用之，生者亦能泻火。
雷公云∶凡使勿用水 草真相似，只是生时叶短并根黄，先须去头上破皮了，蒸半日出，
后
味甘，性寒，无毒，入心、胃二经。主要功效是清除热毒，浓稠肠胃（指增强胃肠功能），疏散风邪，消肿，降气，补益脏腑，养神。保留豆皮使用。
按语：绿豆性寒则入心经而泻火，性甘则入胃经而调和脾胃，禹锡（陈藏器）极力称赞其补益作用，适宜长期食用，还可以用来做枕头，能明目，治疗头痛。
味甘，性微温，无毒，入肺经，补气活血，止渴生津，肺寒者可服用，若肺热伤肺则需去掉芦头使用，以茯苓为引经药，忌与卤咸及藜芦同用。
按语：人参的功用，对五脏六腑均有补益，功效多么宏大啊。大概人生以气为枢纽，而肺主气，经典所谓“相傅之官”，治理和调节功能由此产生。人参能补气，所以适宜入肺经，肺得到补益，那么治理调节功能就都适宜了，气行则血随之而活。古方中用人参来解散（病邪），也是血行则风自灭的意思。至于津液，储藏于膀胱，实际上上连于肺，所以有生津液的功效。肺寒者属于气虚血滞，所以说可以服用。肺热者属于火炎气逆，血脉激行，人参主升且能溶血（此处原文可能有误或特指某种药理作用，暂译作促进血液运行或溶解瘀血之意，结合上下文“肺受伤”推测为不当使用导致伤害），所以会损伤肺。本性本疏通，人们多拘泥于认为它会导致饱胀，不知道少服则壅滞，多服反而宣通。
雷公说：凡使用的人参要肥大，块状如鸡腿，并且形状像人形的。采得后阴干，去掉四周的芦头和黑色的部分，锉碎入药中，夏季少量使用，以免引发心烦之患。
味甘，性微温，无毒，入肺、脾二经，内托已溃破的疮疡，生肌收口，外治表虚盗汗，使腠理充盈。忌与龟甲、白鲜皮同用。
按语：黄芪的功用，专门能补表，肺主皮毛，脾主肌肉，所以均入这两经。已溃破的疮疡及盗汗，都属于表虚，所以都用它。里虚者忌服，恐怕提升气机于体表，更加导致虚弱。表邪者忌服，恐怕助长邪气。只有表虚而邪气凑集但不发汗的情况，可酌情使用，生黄芪也能泻火。
雷公说：凡使用时不要用水草（指苦参或其他伪品）真相似，只是生长时叶短并且根黄，先须去掉头上的破皮，蒸半个时辰，后……
Sweet in taste, cold in nature, non-toxic, enters the Heart and Stomach meridians. Primarily eliminates heat toxins, thickens the intestines and stomach (refers to enhancing gastrointestinal function), disperses wind, reduces swelling, directs Qi downward, tonifies the Zang organs, and nourishes the Spirit. Use with the skin retained.
Commentary: Because of its cold nature, Mung Bean (Lü Dou) enters the Heart meridian to drain fire; because of its sweet taste, it enters the Stomach meridian to harmonize the Middle Jiao. Yu Xi (Chen Cangqi) highly praised its tonic effects, recommending long-term consumption. It can also be used as a pillow material, brightening the eyes and treating headaches.
Sweet in taste, slightly warm in nature, non-toxic, enters the Lung meridian. Tonifies Qi, invigorates Blood, relieves thirst, and generates fluids. Suitable for consumption when there is Lung Cold. If Lung Heat damages the Lung, remove the rhizome (Lu Tou). Use Poria (Fu Ling) as a guiding herb. Adverse interactions occur with halogenated salty substances and Veratrum (Li Lu).
Commentary: The use of Ginseng (Ren Shen) tonifies all Zang and Fu organs; how magnificent its efficacy is. Generally, human life relies on Qi as the pivot, and the Lung governs Qi. The classics refer to it as the "Minister Official," from whom governance and regulation emerge. Ginseng tonifies Qi, thus it is suitable for entering the Lung meridian. When the Lung is tonified, governance and regulation become appropriate, Qi moves, and consequently Blood circulates. In ancient prescriptions, Ginseng was used to dissipate pathogens, reflecting the principle that when Blood moves, Wind extinguishes itself. As for Body Fluids, they are stored in the Bladder but actually connect superiorly to the Lung, hence the function of generating fluids. Those with Lung Cold suffer from Qi deficiency and Blood stasis, so it is stated that they may take it. Those with Lung Heat suffer from flaming fire and rebellious Qi, with agitated blood circulation; since Ginseng tends to ascend and can dissolve blood (promote blood circulation/resolve stasis), it causes injury to the Lung if misused. Its nature is originally unobstructed; many people mistakenly believe it causes fullness/stagnation, not knowing that small doses cause stagnation, while large doses promote free flow.
Lei Gong said: When using, select those that are plump, chunky like a chicken leg, and shaped like a human figure. After harvesting, dry them in the shade, remove the rhizomes on all sides and any blackened parts, chop into pieces for medicinal use. Use sparingly in summer to avoid causing heart vexation.
Sweet in taste, slightly warm in nature, non-toxic, enters the Lung and Spleen meridians. Internally supports ulcerated sores, promotes tissue regeneration and wound closure. Externally treats spontaneous sweating due to Wei (Defensive) deficiency, and enriches the interstices (Cou Li). Contraindicated with Tortoise Shell (Gui Jia) and Phellodendron Bark (Bai Xian Pi).
Commentary: The use of Astragalus (Huang Qi) specializes in tonifying the exterior. The Lung governs the skin and hair, and the Spleen governs the muscles, so it enters both meridians. Ulcerated sores and night sweats are both conditions of exterior deficiency, hence they are treated with it. Those with interior deficiency should avoid it, fearing that lifting Qi to the exterior will exacerbate the deficiency. Those with exterior pathogenic factors should avoid it, fearing that it will augment the pathogen. Only in cases of exterior deficiency with pathogenic accumulation where sweating is not indicated, may it be used judiciously. Raw Huang Qi can also drain fire.
Lei Gong said: When using, do not confuse it with Water Grass (likely referring to Sophora flavescens or similar look-alikes) which resembles it closely; the difference lies in shorter leaves during growth and yellow roots. First, remove the broken skin on the head, steam for half a double-hour period (1 hour), then...