\r木瓜\pq103.bmp\r
香入肝肺。温通经络。气因芳馥。筋急者得之即舒。味则酸收。筋缓者遇之即利。霍
乱转筋之证。用以疏和。风寒痹湿之邪。服能宣达。（木瓜处处皆有。而以宣城出者为佳。
味酸涩。性温。气香。入肝脾二经。专治筋脉为病。急者可舒。以其香也。缓者即治。以其
固也。凡霍乱转筋。痹病香港脚等证。皆属肝脾不和。筋脉为病。木瓜能疏肝和脾。舒利筋脉
。故均可治也。）
有开痰利气之功。甘寒润肺。具降浊排脓之效。滑利通肠。（甜瓜子。即夏月所食
之金瓜子。今人概以菜瓜子代之。故无用。味甘性寒。功专清肺滑肠。故能治上焦之热痰。
腹内之壅结。西瓜子仁与之相同。）
\r栗\pq104.bmp\r
虽有养胃浓肠耐饥补肾之功。然生食难消。熟食滞气。毕竟非治病之药。为食物中之一品耳
。）
辛平快气宽中。能宣脾肺。香苦消痰导滞。恐耗阴津。（香圆皮辛苦平。入脾肺。
下气消痰。宽中快膈。虽无橘皮之温。而究属香燥之品。阴虚血燥之人。仍当禁用耳。）
佛手 理气消痰。温燥并兼酸苦。畅中散逆。辛香直达肝脾。（佛手味辛酸。性温气香。入
肝脾。功专理气快膈。惟肝脾气滞者宜之。阴血不足者。亦嫌其燥耳。）
木瓜：气味芳香，入肝、肺二经。性温，能疏通经络。其气因芳香馥郁，故筋脉拘急者服用后即刻舒缓。其味酸涩，具有收敛之性，故筋脉弛缓者服用后即刻得利。对于霍乱引起的转筋症状，用它来疏理调和。对于风寒湿邪导致的痹证，服用它能宣通达表。（木瓜各地都有生长，但以安徽宣城出产的质量最佳。味道酸涩，性质温和，气味芳香，归入肝、脾两经。专门治疗筋脉方面的疾病。筋脉拘急的可以用它舒缓，因为它的香气；筋脉弛缓的可以用它固摄，因为它的收敛之性。凡是霍乱转筋、痹病、脚气等病症，都属于肝脾不和、筋脉为患。木瓜能够疏肝和脾，舒展利通筋脉，所以这些病症都可以治疗。）
甜瓜子：具有开通痰浊、利顺气机的功效。味甘性寒，滋润肺脏。具备降泄浊气、排出脓液的功效，滑利肠道。（甜瓜子，就是夏天食用的金瓜子，现在人们一般用菜瓜子代替，所以没有药用价值。味道甘甜，性质寒凉，功效专门在于清肺热、滑肠道，所以能治疗上焦的热痰，以及腹内的壅结阻滞。西瓜子仁与它的作用相同。）
栗子：虽然有养胃、厚肠、耐饥、补肾的功效，但是生吃难以消化，熟吃容易阻滞气机。终究不是治疗疾病的药物，只是食物中的一种罢了。
香圆皮：味辛性平，能快气宽中。能宣发脾肺之气。气味香苦，能消痰导滞，但恐怕会耗伤阴津。（香圆皮辛苦平，入脾肺二经。下气消痰，宽中快膈。虽然没有橘皮的温热之性，但终究属于香燥类的药材。阴虚血燥的人，仍然应当禁用。）
佛手：理气消痰。兼具温燥与酸苦之性。舒畅中焦，散除逆气。辛香之气直达肝脾。（佛手味道辛酸，性质温和，气味芳香，归入肝、脾二经。功效专门在于理气快膈，只有肝脾气滞的人适宜使用。阴血不足的人，也嫌弃它过于燥烈。）
Mu Gua (Chaenomeles Fruit): Its aroma enters the Liver and Lung meridians. It is warm in nature and unblocks the collaterals. Due to its fragrant and aromatic qi, it provides immediate relief for those with tendon spasms (tendon contracture). Its sour taste has an astringent property, providing benefit for those with flaccid tendons. For conditions of Huoluan (cholera-like disease) with tendon spasms, it is used to soothe and harmonize. For pathogenic factors of Wind-Cold-Dampness causing Bi syndrome (painful obstruction), taking it can disseminate and reach the exterior. (Mu Gua grows everywhere, but the variety from Xuancheng is considered superior. It tastes sour and astringent, is warm in nature, and has an aromatic fragrance. It enters the Liver and Spleen meridians. It specializes in treating diseases of the tendons and vessels. Spasms can be relaxed due to its aroma; flaccidity can be treated due to its astringency. Conditions such as Huoluan with tendon spasms, Bi syndrome, and Hong Kong foot [gouty arthritis] all belong to disharmony between the Liver and Spleen, manifesting as tendon vessel diseases. Mu Gua can soothe the Liver and harmonize the Spleen, relaxing and benefiting the tendons and vessels, thus treating all these conditions.)
Tian Gua Zi (Sweet Melon Seed): It possesses the function of opening phlegm and promoting Qi flow. Sweet and cold in nature, it moistens the Lungs. It has the effect of descending turbidity and expelling pus, lubricating and unblocking the intestines. (Tian Gua Zi refers to the Jin Gua Zi eaten in summer. Nowadays, people generally substitute it with Cai Gua Zi [vegetable melon seed], rendering it useless medicinally. It is sweet and cold in nature, specializing in clearing Lung heat and lubricating the intestines. Thus, it can treat hot phlegm in the Upper Jiao and accumulation/stagnation within the abdomen. Xi Gua Zi Ren [Watermelon Seed Kernel] has similar effects.)
Li Zi (Chestnut): Although it has the functions of nourishing the Stomach, thickening the Intestines, sustaining hunger, and tonifying the Kidneys, raw consumption is hard to digest, and cooked consumption tends to stagnate Qi. Ultimately, it is not a medicinal herb for treating diseases, but merely one type of food.
Xiang Yuan Pi (Citrus Reticulata 'Chachi' Peel): Pungent and neutral, it promotes Qi movement and broadens the Middle Jiao. It can dissebrate the Spleen and Lungs. Aromatic and bitter, it eliminates phlegm and guides out stagnation, though it may consume Yin fluids. (Xiang Yuan Pi is pungent, bitter, and neutral. It enters the Spleen and Lung meridians. It directs Qi downward, eliminates phlegm, broadens the Middle Jiao, and relieves chest fullness. Although it lacks the warmth of Ju Pi [Tangerine Peel], it ultimately belongs to aromatic and drying substances. Individuals with Yin deficiency and blood dryness should still avoid using it.)
Fo Shou (Fingered Citron): Regulates Qi and eliminates phlegm. It combines warming-drying properties with sour and bitter flavors. It smooths the Middle Jiao and disperses rebellious Qi. Its pungent and aromatic nature reaches directly into the Liver and Spleen. (Fo Shou tastes pungent and sour, is warm in nature, and has an aromatic fragrance. It enters the Liver and Spleen meridians. Its function specializes in regulating Qi and relieving chest fullness. It is suitable only for cases of Liver and Spleen Qi stagnation. Those with insufficient Yin and Blood also find it too drying.)