栝蒌仁，性润下气，味甘补肺。令垢涤郁开，伤寒结胸必用，俾火弭痰降，虚怯劳
嗽当求，定喘润肺，利膈润肠，解渴生津，下乳止血。其蒌实通用，或同明矾制，或同
蛤粉和，并主咳喘痰哮。
主治（痘疹合参） 开肺下气，宽胸膈止嗽定喘，惟宜痘后用，吐泻者禁之。
感春末夏初之气，得乎火金之味，金胜火劣，故辛多于苦，而无毒，辛凉浮而升阳
也。入手太阴少阴经。形质气味皆轻浮，走窜上升，故治风热轻寒郁火则有功。若内伤
表虚阴虚当切禁。
薄荷下气，令胀满消弭，发汗俾关节通利，清六阳会首，驱诸热生风。辛能散，凉
能清，搜肝气以抑肺盛，消风热以清头目，性喜上升，小儿风涎惊狂壮热，尤为要药。
新病瘥者忌服，恐虚汗亡阳，性轻浮走窜，能泻越真气而损心脾耳。
主治（痘疹合参） 消风热，清头面之肿，引诸药入营卫发汗，通利关节，治痘壮
热风痫，惊搐者暂用，久用多用，走泄心气，耗阴损阳。
感土泽之气，故味苦甘而入血，兼得乎春气，故微湿而无毒，为妇人产后百病、血
涩腰痛、血气衰冷、成劳羸囊，或为面浮肿泄热，和血行而带补之要药。
泽兰，理胎产百病淹缠，消身面四肢湿肿，破宿血去 瘕行瘀血，疗扑损，散头风
目痛，追痈肿疮脓，长肉生肌，总皆行血和血，行中带补之功也。
主治（痘疹合参） 妇人产后，恶露未尽者，痘中亦用之。感土泽之气，入血海而
消瘀，行中带补，气味平和。
栝蒌仁，性质滋润下行，气机降逆，味道甘甜能补益肺脏。它能涤除体内垢腻、疏通郁结，治疗伤寒病中出现的结胸证（邪热与痰水互结于胸膈）时必须使用；能使火势平息、痰浊下降，治疗虚损怯弱引起的劳嗽（慢性咳嗽）应当寻求此药；具有平定喘息、润肺燥、利咽喉、润肠道、解除口渴、生津液、促进乳汁分泌、止血的功效。其全瓜蒌果实通用，有时用明矾炮制，有时与蛤粉混合，均主治咳嗽、气喘、痰多及哮喘。
主治（结合痘疹病症参考）：开宣肺气、降逆下气、宽胸膈、止咳定喘，仅适宜在出痘之后使用，伴有呕吐腹泻者禁用。
感受春末夏初的气候之气，具备火与金的五味属性，金气胜而火气弱，因此辛味多于苦味，且无毒，性味辛凉，轻浮上升以助阳气。归入手太阴肺经和手少阴心经。其形态、质地、气味都轻浮，善于走窜上升，因此治疗风热、轻微寒邪郁滞化火等有功效。如果是内伤导致表虚或阴虚体质，则必须严格禁止使用。
薄荷，能降气，使胀满消除；发汗从而使关节通畅流利；清利头部诸阳经交汇之处，驱散各种热邪引发的动风症状。辛味能发散，凉性能清热，搜剔肝气以抑制肺气过盛，消除风热以清利头目；其性喜上升，对于小儿因风涎引起的惊狂、壮热，尤为重要的药物。新近病愈者忌服，恐怕导致虚汗不止、阳气耗亡，因其性轻浮走窜，会泻泄越出真气从而损伤心脾。
主治（结合痘疹病症参考）：消除风热，清利头面部的肿胀，引导其他药物进入营卫系统以发汗，通利关节，治疗痘疮引起的壮热、风痫，出现惊厥抽搐者可暂时使用，久用或多用会耗散心气，损伤阴液和阳气。
感受土地湿润之气，因此味道苦甘而入血分，兼得春季生发之气，所以微湿且无毒，是治疗妇人产后多种疾病、血行涩滞腰痛、气血衰败寒冷、形成虚劳羸弱等症，或者面部浮肿泄热，调和血液运行并带有补益作用的重要药物。
泽兰，调理胎产相关的各种缠绵难愈的疾病，消除身体、面部及四肢的湿肿，破除陈旧瘀血，去除癥瘕积聚，推动瘀血运行，治疗跌打损伤，消散头部风邪引起的头痛眼痛，追踪排出痈肿疮疡的脓液，促进肌肉生长，总括而言都是具有行血活血、在行血中带补益功效的药物。
主治（结合痘疹病症参考）：妇人产后，恶露未尽的情况，痘疹病症中也使用它。感受土地湿润之气，进入血海以消除瘀血，在行血中带有补益，气味平和。
Trichosanthis Semen (Gualou Ren), with a moistening nature that descends and directs Qi downward, has a sweet flavor that tonifies the Lung. It cleanses turbidity and resolves stagnation; it is essential for treating Jie Xiong syndrome (chest binding syndrome) in Shang Han (Cold Damage). By subduing fire and descending phlegm, it is sought after for treating Lao Sou (consumptive cough) due to deficiency and weakness. It calms asthma, moistens the lungs, benefits the diaphragm, moistens the intestines, relieves thirst, generates fluids, promotes lactation, and stops bleeding. The whole Trichosanthis fruit (Gualou Shi) is generally used; it may be processed with Ming Fan (Alum) or mixed with Ge Fen (Clam Shell Powder), and both are indicated for cough, asthma, excessive phlegm, and wheezing.
Main indications (referencing combined analysis of smallpox and rashes): Opens Lung Qi, directs Qi downward, broadens the chest and diaphragm, stops cough, and calms asthma. It is only suitable for use after the eruption of smallpox/rashes and is contraindicated in cases accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea.
It absorbs the Qi of late spring and early summer, possessing the flavors of Fire and Metal. Since Metal overcomes Fire, the pungent flavor predominates over the bitter, and it is non-toxic. Its pungent and cool nature is light, floating, and ascending, thus aiding Yang Qi. It enters the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian and the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian. Its form, texture, and aroma are all light and floating, moving swiftly and ascending; therefore, it is effective in treating wind-heat, slight cold, and stagnant fire. However, if there is internal injury leading to exterior deficiency or Yin deficiency, its use must be strictly prohibited.
Bohe (Mint) directs Qi downward, causing distension and fullness to dissipate; induces sweating thereby making joints smooth and free; clears the meeting point of the six Yang meridians at the head; and drives out various heat-induced wind conditions. Pungency disperses, coolness clears; it searches out Liver Qi to suppress excessive Lung Qi, eliminates wind-heat to clear the head and eyes. Its nature favors ascending. For children suffering from wind-phlegm, convulsive madness, and high fever, it is a particularly important herb. It is contraindicated for those who have recently recovered from illness, as it may cause deficient sweating and loss of Yang Qi. Due to its light, floating, and penetrating nature, it can leak and deplete true Qi, damaging the Heart and Spleen.
Main indications (referencing combined analysis of smallpox and rashes): Eliminates wind-heat, clears swelling of the head and face, guides other herbs into the Ying and Wei levels to induce sweating, unblocks and benefits the joints. It treats high fever and wind-epilepsy caused by rashes. It may be used temporarily for convulsions and tremors; however, long-term or heavy use will scatter Heart Qi, consume Yin, and damage Yang.
Absorbing the damp Qi of the earth, its bitter and sweet flavor enters the Blood level. Combined with the Spring Qi, it is slightly moist and non-toxic. It is a key herb for treating various postpartum diseases in women, blood stasis with lower back pain, decline and coldness of Qi and Blood, consumptive emaciation, facial edema, and clearing heat. It harmonizes Blood circulation while possessing tonifying properties.
Zelan (Dense-flowered Gerardia Herb) regulates various lingering diseases related to pregnancy and childbirth; eliminates damp swelling of the body, face, and limbs; breaks old blood stasis, removes Zha masses (abdominal lumps), and moves blood stasis; treats traumatic injuries; disperses head wind causing eye and head pain; draws out pus from carbuncles and sores; promotes flesh growth and tissue regeneration. Overall, it possesses the merit of moving and harmonizing Blood, with a tonifying effect within its blood-moving action.
Main indications (referencing combined analysis of smallpox and rashes): For postpartum women where E Lu (lochia) has not yet cleared, it is also used in rash conditions. Absorbing the damp Qi of the earth, it enters the Blood Sea to eliminate stasis. It moves blood with a tonifying quality, and its aroma and flavor are mild and peaceful.