（本经上品）
【气味】苦平，无毒。
【主治】主男子阴痿湿疮，妇人阴中肿痛，除痹气，利关节，癫痫，恶疮。久服轻身，
好颜
【核】曰∶生临淄川谷，及田野墟落间。三月生苗，高二三尺，叶似蘼芜，枝上有花头
百余，同结一窠。四月放花白色，结子攒簇，两片合成，极轻虚，似莳罗子，亦有细棱。修
治，用浓蓝汁、百部草根汁，同浸一伏时，漉出日干。却用生地黄汁，相拌蒸之，从巳至亥，
取
【 】曰∶蛇虺性嗜蛇床，故一名蛇粟、蛇米。床者，喜卧于其下也；蛇性窜疾，独居
处隐僻，禀风木善行数变之体用耳。蛇床功用，靡不吻合。设非气性相似，宁为蛇虺所嗜。
男子阴痿湿痒，妇人阴中肿痛，正厥阴隐僻之地，气闭不通所致。蛇床宣大风力，鼓舞生阳，
则前阴疏泄，窜疾自如。并可伸癫痫之气逆于藏，与关节之壅塞不开，痹去则身轻，肝荣则
色其色矣。真堪作把握阴阳，维持风色之良剂也。
（风性不离动静，窜疾即动性，隐僻即静性耳。）
（本经上品）
【气味】苦，微寒，无毒。
【主治】主心腹邪气，肠鸣幽幽如走水，寒热积聚，破症除瘕，止烦满，益气。
【核】曰∶丹参，一名赤参、山参、逐马、 蝉草、奔马草、木羊乳也。出陕西、河东
州郡，及随州，处处山中皆有。二月生苗，高尺许，方茎有棱。一枝五叶，叶对生，如薄荷
叶而有毛。三月至九月，作小花成穗如蛾形，又似紫苏花，中有细子，一苗数根，根大如指，
长
先人云∶丹赤心色，奔逐为缘，蝉速于化， 速于蝉。又云∶根多且久，发露太尽，气藏之
时，安能使有畜积耶。
【 】曰∶丹固指色，入少阴心主。主夏气病藏之邪，驱之使出，亦可指丹曰枢，使从
阖之邪，从枢转出，少阴为枢故也。心腹邪气，肠鸣幽幽如走水状，此寒热积聚，症瘕假形，
虽
（丹者，前三五兮后三五，亦三十时中两日半，三五之中曰月枢，三十之中曰日枢。）
（《神农本草经》上品）
【气味】味苦，性平，无毒。
【主治】主治男子阳痿及阴部湿疮，妇女阴道内肿痛，祛除痹阻之气，通利关节，治疗癫痫、恶疮。长期服用可使人身体轻健，面色红润。
【考证】曰：生于临淄川的山谷中，以及田野村落之间。三月生苗，高二三尺，叶子像蘼芜，枝头上有百余朵花头，共同结在一个果窝里。四月开出白色的花，果实聚集成簇，由两片合成，非常轻虚，类似莳萝子，也有细小的棱。炮制时，用浓蓝汁和百部草根汁，一同浸泡一个昼夜（一伏时），捞出晒干。再用生地黄汁，与之拌匀蒸制，从巳时到亥时，取用。
【按语】曰：蛇虺（毒蛇）天性嗜食蛇床，所以又名蛇粟、蛇米。床，是指它喜欢卧在蛇床之下；蛇性窜动疾行，独自居住在隐蔽僻静之处，禀受风木之性，具有善行数变的体用特点。蛇床的功效，无不与此吻合。如果不是气性相似，怎么会成为蛇虺所嗜好的呢？男子阳痿、阴部湿痒，妇女阴道内肿痛，正是厥阴肝经隐蔽僻静之地，因气机闭塞不通所致。蛇床能宣散大风之力，鼓舞生发之阳气，则前阴疏泄通畅，如蛇般窜动自如。还可以舒展癫痫之气逆乱于脏腑，以及关节的壅塞不通，痹症去除则身体轻健，肝血荣润则面色光泽。真可以看作是把握阴阳、维持风气色泽的良剂。
（风的特性不离动静，窜动疾行即动的特性，隐蔽僻静即静的特性罢了。）
（《神农本草经》上品）
【气味】味苦，微寒，无毒。
【主治】主治心腹部的邪气，肠鸣声幽幽如同水流走动的声音，寒热积聚，破除癥积、消除瘕块，止烦闷胀满，益气。
【考证】曰：丹参，又名赤参、山参、逐马、蟫蝉草、奔马草、木羊乳。产于陕西、河东州郡，以及随州，各地的山中都有。二月生苗，高一尺左右，茎方形且有棱。一枝五叶，叶子对生，像薄荷叶但有毛。三月至九月，开小花成穗状，形状如蛾，又似紫苏花，里面有细小的种子，一株有多根根，根大如手指，长……
先人说：丹参色赤入心，以“奔逐”为缘起，“蟫蝉”变化迅速，“速”快于蝉。又说：根部多且久，暴露太过彻底，在气机闭藏的时候，怎么能使它有蓄积呢？
【按语】曰：“丹”确实指代颜色，入少阴心主经。主治夏季气病藏之邪气，将其驱除使之外出，也可以将“丹”解释为枢纽，使从“阖”出的邪气，从“枢”转出，因为少阴为枢的缘故。心腹邪气，肠鸣幽幽如同水流走动的样子，这是寒热积聚，癥瘕假借形体显现，虽然……
（“丹”者，前三五兮后三五，也是三十日中的两日半，在三五之中称为月枢，在三十日之中称为日枢。）
(Ben Jing Shang Pin) [Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica, Upper Grade]
[Flavor and Properties] Bitter, neutral, non-toxic.
[Indications] Primarily treats impotence in men and damp sores of the genitals, swelling and pain in the vagina of women, expels Bi Qi (obstructive pathogenic factors causing joint/muscle pain), benefits the joints, epilepsy, and malignant sores. Long-term use lightens the body and improves complexion.
[Verification] It is stated: Grows in valleys of Linzi Chuan, as well as in fields and village ruins. Seedlings emerge in the third lunar month, two to three chi high. Leaves resemble Miwu (Angelica dahurica var. formosana). There are over a hundred flower heads on the branches, forming a single cluster. In the fourth lunar month, white flowers bloom; fruits gather in clusters, composed of two halves, extremely light and hollow, resembling Anethum graveolens seeds (Shiluo zi), with fine ridges. For processing, soak in concentrated Indigofera tinctoria juice and Paederia scandens root juice for one "Fu" period (approx. 12 hours or overnight), drain and sun-dry. Then mix with Rehmannia glutinosa juice, steam from Si hour (9-11 AM) to Hai hour (9-11 PM), and take.
[Commentary] It is said: Shehui (venomous snakes) have a preference for Chuangxinumu (Cnidium monnieri), hence its other names Shesu and Simi. "Chuang" (bed) implies it likes to lie beneath this plant; snakes move swiftly and hide in secluded places, embodying the nature of Wind-Wood, characterized by rapid movement and change. The functions of Chuangxinumu align perfectly with this. If not for similar qi and properties, why would it be favored by venomous snakes? Impotence and damp itching in men, swelling and pain in the vagina of women, occur precisely in the secluded areas of the Jueyin Liver channel, caused by obstruction of qi flow. Chuangxinumu can disperse strong wind power and inspire the generation of Yang qi, allowing the anterior orifice to vent freely and move like a snake. It can also resolve the rebellious qi of epilepsy within the Zang organs, and the blockage in the joints. When Bi is removed, the body becomes light; when Liver blood is nourished, the complexion shines. It is truly an excellent agent for grasping Yin and Yang and maintaining the luster associated with Wind.
(The nature of Wind does not separate movement and stillness; swift movement is its dynamic aspect, while seclusion is its static aspect.)
(Ben Jing Shang Pin) [Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica, Upper Grade]
[Flavor and Properties] Bitter, slightly cold, non-toxic.
[Indications] Primarily treats evil qi in the heart and abdomen, intestinal murmurs sounding like flowing water, accumulation of cold and heat, breaks down masses (Zheng) and eliminates flaccid tumors (Jia), stops irritability and fullness, and tonifies Qi.
[Verification] It is stated: Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), also known as Chishen, Shanshen, Zhuma, Yinchanchcao, Benmacao, and Muyangru. Produced in Shaanxi, Hedong prefectures, and Suizhou; found in mountains everywhere. Seedlings emerge in the second lunar month, about one chi high. The stem is square with ridges. One branch has five leaves, opposite each other, resembling Mentha leaves but hairy. From the third to the ninth lunar month, small flowers form spikes resembling moths, similar to Perilla flowers, containing fine seeds. One plant has multiple roots, thick as a finger, long...
My ancestors said: Danshen is red in color, entering the Heart. Its name "Ben Zhu" (running/chasing) relates to its action. "Yin Chan" (silkworm moth/cicada) changes quickly; "Su" (speed) is faster than the cicada. It is also said: The roots are numerous and long-lived. Since they are exposed too thoroughly, during the time when Qi should be stored, how could there be accumulation?
[Commentary] It is said: "Dan" indeed refers to the color red, entering the Shaoyin Heart Master channel. It treats evil qi of the Summer season stored in the Zang organs, driving it out. "Dan" can also refer to the Pivot (Shu), allowing evil qi that has gone through the Closing (He) to turn out through the Pivot, because Shaoyin serves as the Pivot. Evil qi in the heart and abdomen, intestinal murmurs sounding like flowing water, represents the accumulation of cold and heat, where Zheng and Jia take temporary form. Although...
("Dan" refers to 3x5 before and 3x5 after, also two and a half days in the thirty-day cycle. Among the 3x5, it is called the Lunar Pivot; among the thirty days, it is called the Solar Pivot.)