见膀胱寒。
见肺寒。
见小肠寒。
见心寒。
见胃寒。
甘寒，泻热益脾，利二便，消水肿，散热毒。子补肝明目，凡药中所用瓜子皆冬瓜子
也。
苦甘寒，凉血明目，疗疳杀虫，主肝脾之病，又能护心止痛。蚺蛇肉极腴美，主治
略同。
见胃热注。
见通行热。
即附子之母，功用与附子相同，而力稍缓，其性轻疏，能温脾，逐风治风疾者以此为
宜。
辛甘大热大燥，补阳入心脾血分，活血能引血化汗化脓，为内托疮疽之用。
见通行热。
见肾补。
甘微寒，润肠胃，补虚劳，解热毒。乳酥力稍逊，宜于血热枯燥之人。
见肺补。
见脾和。
见心和。
甘淡平，去阳明湿热，以利筋骨、利小便、止泄泻，治杨梅疮毒，误服轻粉成疾者
，服此能去轻粉之毒。
见肺和。
甘平滑利，入大小肠膀胱，利诸窍，渗湿热，滑胎，下有形滞物，治嗽喘不眠。
见肺和。
见肺和。
见肺和。
（此药适用于）膀胱寒证。
（此药适用于）肺寒证。
（此药适用于）小肠寒证。
（此药适用于）心寒证。
（此药适用于）胃寒证。
（此药性味）甘寒，能泻热、益脾、利二便（小便和大便）、消水肿、散热毒。其子（冬瓜子）补肝明目，凡方剂中提到的“瓜子”，皆指冬瓜子。
（此药性味）苦甘寒，能凉血、明目，治疗疳积（小儿慢性营养不良伴寄生虫病）、杀虫，主治肝脾疾病，又能护心止痛。蚺蛇肉极其肥美，主治功效大致相同。
（此药性味）辛温，气味芳香，能暖胃、理脾，涩大肠以止虚泻，需将药材用面皮包裹后煨熟，去油后使用。
（此药即）附子的母根，功用与附子相同，但药力稍缓，其性质轻疏，能温脾，驱逐风邪、治疗风疾者，以此药为宜。
（此药性味）辛甘大热大燥，补阳气并入心脾血分，活血并能引血化为汗液或脓液，是内托疮疽（体内深部脓肿）用药。
（此药性味）甘微寒，能润肠胃、补虚劳、解热毒。乳酥（乳制品）效力稍逊，适宜于血热且身体枯燥之人。
（此药）入大肠，治疗肠风血痔，油利肠润燥、散风解毒、杀虫、滑胎（导致流产）。
（此药性味）甘淡平，能去除阳明经湿热，以利于筋骨、通利小便、止泄泻，治疗杨梅疮毒，若因误服轻粉（汞化合物）致病者，服用此药能解除轻粉之毒。
（此药性味）甘平滑利，入大小肠及膀胱，通利诸窍，渗泄湿热，滑胎，排出有形滞物，治疗咳嗽气喘、失眠。
（此药性味）辛苦温滑，泄下焦大肠气滞，散血生肌，调中下气，取白色部分使用。
(Applicable to) Cold syndrome of the Bladder (Pangguang Han).
(Applicable to) Cold syndrome of the Lung (Fei Han).
(Applicable to) Cold syndrome of the Small Intestine (Xiaochang Han).
(Applicable to) Cold syndrome of the Heart (Xin Han).
(Applicable to) Cold syndrome of the Stomach (Wei Han).
(Pungent and cold in nature), it drains heat, benefits the Spleen (Pi), promotes urination and defecation, reduces edema, and dissipates heat toxins. Its seeds (Dongguazi, Winter Melon Seeds) nourish the Liver (Gan) and brighten the eyes. Whenever "Guazi" is mentioned in prescriptions, it refers to Winter Melon Seeds.
(Bitter, pungent, and cold in nature), it cools blood, brightens the eyes, treats malnutrition with parasites (Ganji), expels parasites, manages Liver and Spleen diseases, and protects the heart while relieving pain. Ranshe Rou (Meat of Python) is extremely rich and delicious, with therapeutic effects roughly similar to this herb.
(Pungent and warm in nature, with an aromatic odor), it warms the Stomach, regulates the Spleen, astringes the Large Intestine to stop deficiency-type diarrhea. It should be wrapped in dough and baked (Wei), then used after removing the oil.
(Applicable to) Heat syndrome of the Stomach; see entry "Wei Re Zhu".
(Applicable to) Generalized heat syndrome; see entry "Tongxing Re".
(This is the mother root of Fuzi, Prepared Aconite Root). Its functions are identical to Fuzi, but its action is slightly milder. Its nature is light and dispersing; it can warm the Spleen. For expelling wind and treating wind disorders, this herb is suitable.
(Pungent, sweet, very hot, and very drying), it tonifies Yang Qi and enters the Blood aspect of the Heart and Spleen. It invigorates blood and can guide blood to transform into sweat or pus. It is used for internal support in treating deep-seated sores and abscesses (Changju).
(Applicable to) Heat syndrome of the Liver.
(Applicable to) Heat syndrome of the Lung.
(Applicable to) Generalized heat syndrome; see entry "Tongxing Re".
(Applicable to) Kidney tonification; see entry "Shen Bu".
(Sweet and slightly cold in nature), it moistens the intestines and stomach, tonifies deficiency and fatigue, and resolves heat toxins. Rushu (Milk Curd) has slightly inferior efficacy and is suitable for individuals with blood heat and dryness.
(Tonifies the Lung and Kidney, moistens dryness in the Stomach cavity and Large Intestine).
(Enters the Large Intestine to treat intestinal wind with bloody hemorrhoids). It lubricates the intestines, moistens dryness, dispels wind, resolves toxins, expels parasites, and induces abortion (Huachan).
(Applicable to) Lung tonification; see entry "Fei Bu".
(Applicable to) Spleen harmonization; see entry "Pi He".
(Applicable to) Heart harmonization; see entry "Xin He".
(Sweet, bland, and neutral in nature), it removes damp-heat from the Yangming channel, benefiting the sinews and bones, promoting urination, stopping diarrhea, and treating yaws (Yangmeichuang) toxicity. If illness was caused by accidental ingestion of Qingfen (Calomel/Mercurous Chloride), taking this herb can eliminate the toxicity of Qingfen.
(Applicable to) Lung harmonization; see entry "Fei He".
(Sweet, smooth, and slippery in nature), it enters the Large and Small Intestines and the Bladder. It opens various orifices, leaches out damp-heat, induces abortion, expels tangible stagnations, and treats cough, asthma, and insomnia.
(Applicable to) Lung harmonization; see entry "Fei He".
(Applicable to) Lung harmonization; see entry "Fei He".
(Bitter, pungent, warm, and slippery in nature), it drains qi stagnation in the Lower Jiao and Large Intestine, dissipates blood stasis, generates flesh, regulates the middle jiao, and directs qi downward. The white part is taken for use.
(Applicable to) Lung harmonization; see entry "Fei He".
(Sweet and warm, sour and astringent, heavy in weight), it consolidates the Large and Small Intestines, directly enters the Yin aspect of the Lower Jiao, thereby consolidating the lower, absorbing dampness, stopping bleeding, and assisting in delivering the placenta. It is a crucial herb for treating chronic dysentery and diarrhea.
(Sweet and neutral, yet astringent towards the Stomach and Large Intestine). As a heavy agent acting on the Blood aspect, it consolidates the lower, treats rebellious cough, dysentery, and assists in delivery.