禀土得真阳之精气，兼得天之阳和，阳主发散，散则横行，是当木之令，而兼金之
用也，故味辛、甘，微温，无毒。水泡去心用。
巴戟天，禁梦遗精滑，虚损劳伤，头面游风，及大风当浸淫血癞，主阴痿不起及小
腹牵引绞疼，安五脏，健骨强筋，定心气，利水消肿，益精增志，惟利男人，温补肾脏
虚寒之要药。惟相火炽者，勿用。
禀地中阳气以生，感天之春夏之气而成，味辛、苦，微寒，微温，无毒。入手足
厥阴经。补而能行，辛散而兼润者也。午月五日收采，阴干，如入行瘀去滞药内宜生
用。如入调补安胎药中宜蜜酒，拌蒸晒干焙用。
益母草，一名茺蔚。补而能行，辛而能润，总调胎产诸症，去死胎，安主胎，行瘀
血，生新血，主欲产胎滞而不行，疗新血血滞而不利，行血活血而不伤，已产未产之良
剂，通为治血之需。更有调气之意，治小儿疳痢，敷疔肿乳痈，汁滴耳中，又治 耳。
醋调细末，堪为马啮，制硫磺，解蛇毒，多服消肿下水，久服益精轻身。子味相同，亦
理胎产，善除目翳，易去心痛，但茺蔚虽谓有活血行气补阴之功，然用其通利之性则
可，求其补益之功尚未也。况即有行血除水通利之力，则益母不益子之义已寓于中。兼
归芍地黄则无损矣。凡崩漏瞳神散大者禁用。
李时珍曰∶益母根茎花叶实皆可用，若治血分风热明目调经用子为良，若胎产疮肿
消水，行血则可并用，盖根茎花叶，专于行子则行中有补也。
巴戟天禀受土中真阳的精气，又兼得天时的阳气与和顺之气。阳主发散，发散则横行，这符合木的时令特性，同时兼具金的作用。因此，它的味道是辛、甘，性质微温，无毒。使用时需用水浸泡后去掉心部再入药。
巴戟天能禁止梦遗、精液滑泄，治疗虚损劳伤，头面部的游风，以及严重的风邪导致的浸淫血癞。它主治阳痿不起及小腹牵引绞疼，能安定五脏，强健骨骼和筋脉，定心气，利水消肿，益精增志。它主要利于男性，是温补肾脏虚寒的重要药物。但是，相火炽盛者禁用。
益母草禀受地中的阳气而生，感受天时春夏之气而成。它的味道是辛、苦，性质微寒（一说微温），无毒。归入手厥阴心包经和足厥阴肝经。它具有补益且能通行的特点，辛散而兼具滋润作用。在农历五月五日采收，阴干。如果加入行瘀去滞的药物中，宜生用；如果加入调补安胎的药物中，宜用蜜酒拌蒸后晒干焙干使用。
益母草，又名茺蔚。具有补益且能通行，辛散且能滋润的特点，总治胎产各种病症。它能去除死胎，安固主胎（活胎），运行瘀血，生成新血。主治临产时胎滞不行，治疗产后恶露血滞不利。它行血活血而不损伤正气，是产前产后都适用的良剂，通称为治疗血证的必需药物。更有调理气机的意思，可治疗小儿疳积痢疾，外敷治疗疔疮肿毒和乳痈。汁液滴入耳中，又可治疗耳病。醋调细末，可用于马匹咬伤，还能制约硫磺毒性，解蛇毒。多服可消肿利水，久服可益精轻身。其种子味道相同，也治理胎产，善于去除目翳，缓解心痛。虽然茺蔚被认为有活血行气补阴的功效，但利用其通利的性质是可以的，若要追求其补益的功效则尚不足。况且即使它有行血除水通利的力量，那么“益母不益子”的含义已蕴含其中。如果配合当归、白芍、地黄使用，就没有损害了。凡是崩漏、瞳神散大者禁用。
李时珍说：益母的根、茎、花、叶、实都可以使用。如果治疗血分风热、明目、调经，用种子为好；如果用于胎产、疮肿、消水、行血，则可以并用。因为根茎花叶专于行，而种子则在行中有补。
Ba Ji Tian (Morinda officinalis Root) inherits the essence of true Yang from Earth and combines with the Yang and harmonious Qi of Heaven. Yang governs dispersion; dispersion leads to horizontal movement, which aligns with the command of Wood and incorporates the function of Metal. Therefore, its taste is Acrid (Pungent) and Sweet, nature is slightly warm, and it is non-toxic. For use, soak in water and remove the heart before using.
Ba Ji Tian prevents nocturnal emission and seminal leakage, treats deficiency damage and labor injury, wandering wind on the head and face, and severe wind pathogens causing creeping leprosy-like conditions. It primarily treats impotence and pulling/cramping pain in the lower abdomen, calms the Five Zang organs, strengthens bones and sinews, stabilizes Heart Qi, promotes urination and reduces edema, benefits Essence and increases willpower. It is particularly beneficial for men and is a key herb for warming and tonifying Kidney deficiency-cold. However, it should not be used when Ministerial Fire is blazing.
Yi Mu Cao (Motherwort Herb) grows by inheriting Yang Qi from the earth and matures by sensing the Spring and Summer Qi of Heaven. Its taste is Acrid and Bitter, nature is slightly cold (or slightly warm), and it is non-toxic. It enters the Hand Jueyin (Pericardium) and Foot Jueyin (Liver) meridians. It is tonifying yet moving, Acrid in dispersion yet moistening. Harvest on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, dry in shade. When included in formulas for moving blood stasis and removing stagnation, use raw. When included in formulas for regulating tonification and calming the fetus, mix with honey and wine, steam, sun-dry, and roast before use.
Yi Mu Cao, also known as Chong Wei, is tonifying yet moving, Acrid yet moistening. It generally regulates various pregnancy and postpartum conditions. It expels dead fetuses, secures living fetuses, moves blood stasis, generates new blood. It treats difficult labor due to fetal stagnation and postpartum blood stasis causing poor lochia discharge. It moves and invigorates blood without damaging healthy Qi, making it an excellent formula for both pre- and postpartum stages, universally regarded as essential for treating blood disorders. It also has the intention of regulating Qi, treating pediatric malnutrition dysentery, applying externally to treat carbuncles, sores, mastitis. Dripping juice into the ear treats ear diseases. Mixed with vinegar and ground into fine powder, it can treat horse bites. It can moderate the toxicity of Sulfur and snake venom. Taken in large amounts, it reduces swelling and promotes urination; taken long-term, it benefits Essence and lightens the body. The seeds have the same taste and also manage pregnancy and childbirth, effectively removing corneal opacities and relieving heart pain. Although Chong Wei is said to have effects of moving blood, regulating Qi, and tonifying Yin, utilizing its penetrating and draining properties is acceptable, but seeking its tonifying efficacy is insufficient. Moreover, even if it possesses the power to move blood, remove water, and drain, the meaning that "it benefits the mother but not the child" is implied within. Combined with Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Bai Shao (White Peony Root), and Di Huang (Rehmannia Root), there is no harm. It is strictly contraindicated in cases of metrorrhagia/hemometra and dilated pupils.
Li Shizhen stated: The roots, stems, flowers, leaves, and fruits of Yi Mu Cao are all usable. If treating blood-level wind-heat, brightening the eyes, or regulating menstruation, the seeds are superior. If treating pregnancy/childbirth issues, sores/swellings, reducing edema, or moving blood, they can all be used together. This is because the roots, stems, flowers, and leaves specialize in moving, while the seeds contain tonification within their moving action.