味苦。入手足阳明厥阴经。功专破血排脓。得四物治恶露不止。得当归、川芎、桂
心治产后腰痛。一名苦菜。用根苗。
味甘淡。入手足太阴太阳经。功专补心益脾。得人参能下气。得半夏能涤饮。若虚
寒遗溺泄精者。当用温补之品。不宜用此。皮肤治水肿肤胀。赤者利水尤捷。恶白蔹。畏地
榆、秦艽、龟甲、雄黄。忌醋。
味甘淡。入手少阴经。功专开心益智。止惊悸。虚人小肠不利。得枣仁能安神。得
乳香、木瓜酒治筋骨挛痛。
味甘淡。入手少阴少阳足厥阴经血分。功专消瘀通淋。得黑 豆治产后神昏。得麝
香治小便淋沥。用柏子仁末。入瓦锅同煮半日。捣末用。
味苦温。入手太阴阳明少阴足厥阴经。功专驱骨中之风。燥血中之湿。化毒杀虫。
酿酒良。血分虚者忌服。松毛浸油涂头生发。并敷冻疮。治阴囊湿痒。松花为末止血。擦豆
疮伤损。并湿烂不痂。松脂止痛生肌。熬膏贴崩中恶痹及牙痛。松子与柏子同功。
味苦涩微寒。入手足太阴阳明经。功专养阴滋肺燥土。治吐衄崩淋。肠风尿血血
痢。冷风湿痹。或炒或生用。桂、牡蛎为使。恶菊花。宜酒。
【败酱】
味苦。入手足阳明经、厥阴经。功效专于破血排脓。配伍四物汤可治疗恶露不止。配伍当归、川芎、桂心可治疗产后腰痛。又名苦菜。使用其根和苗。
【白蔹】
味甘淡。入手足太阴经、太阳经。功效专于补心益脾。配伍人参能降气。配伍半夏能清除痰饮。若属虚寒导致遗尿、滑精者,应当使用温补类药物,不宜使用此药。外用可治疗水肿、肤胀。色赤者利水效果尤为迅速。忌与白蔹同用。畏地榆、秦艽、龟甲、雄黄。忌食醋。
【柏子仁】
味甘淡。入手少阴经。功效专于开心益智。止惊悸。体虚之人小肠不利时,配伍酸枣仁能安神。配伍乳香、木瓜酒可治疗筋骨挛痛。
【柏子仁】(注:原文此处描述实为柏子仁功效,但标题可能混淆或指代相关应用,依原文翻译)
味甘淡。入手少阴、少阳及足厥阴经的血分。功效专于消瘀通淋。配伍黑豆可治疗产后神志昏蒙。配伍麝香可治疗小便淋漓不尽。使用时取柏子仁末,放入瓦锅中同煮半天,捣成粉末使用。
【松节/松木相关】
味苦温。入手太阴、阳明、少阴经及足厥阴经。功效专于驱除骨中之风邪。燥化血中之湿邪。化解毒素、杀虫。酿酒饮用良好。血分虚者忌服。松毛浸油涂抹头部可生发,并敷治冻疮。治疗阴囊湿痒。松花研末可止血,擦拭痘疮损伤处,以及湿烂不结痂之症。松脂止痛生肌,熬制成膏贴敷治疗崩中恶痹及牙痛。松子与柏子仁功效相同。
【地黄/熟地相关】
味苦涩微寒。入手足太阴、阳明经。功效专于养阴滋肺、燥土。治疗吐血、衄血、崩漏、淋证。肠风、尿血、血痢。冷风湿痹。或炒用或生用。以桂枝、牡蛎为使药。忌与菊花同用。宜配合酒使用。
【何首乌/其他相关】
味甘。入足厥阴经。功效专于养心、平肝、润肾。配伍远志能交通心肾。配伍松子、麻仁可治疗老年人虚性便秘。炒后研末去油使用。捣碎外涂治疗黄水疮非常有效。畏菊花。
[Herb 1: Radix Patriniae]
Bitter. Enters the Yangming channels of the hand and foot, and the Jueyin channel. Its action is specifically to break blood stasis and discharge pus. When combined with Siwu Tang (Four Substance Decoction), it treats lochia that does not stop. When combined with Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), and Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus), it treats lower back pain after childbirth. Also known as Kucai (Bitter Vegetable). The root and seedling are used.
[Herb 2: Radix Ampelopsis]
Sweet and bland. Enters the Taiyin channels of the hand and foot, and the Taiyang channel. Its action is specifically to tonify the Heart and benefit the Spleen. When combined with Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), it can direct Qi downward. When combined with Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), it can clear phlegm-fluids. For those with deficiency-cold causing enuresis or spermatorrhea, warming and tonifying agents should be used; this herb is not suitable. Externally applied, it treats edema and abdominal distension. The red variety is particularly effective in promoting urination. It is incompatible with Bailian (Radix Ampelopsis). It is opposed by Diyuyu (Sanguisorbae Radix), Qinjiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix), Guijia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum), and Xionghuang (Realgar). Vinegar is contraindicated.
[Herb 3: Semen Platycladi]
Sweet and bland. Enters the Shaoyin channel of the hand. Its action is specifically to open the mind and benefit intelligence. It stops palpitations and fright. In deficient individuals with difficult urination from the Small Intestine, when combined with Zaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen), it calms the Spirit. When combined with Rushen (Resina Frankincense) and Mugua (Chaenomelis Fructus) in wine, it treats spasmodic pain of the sinews and bones.
[Herb 4: Semen Platycladi - Preparation/Application]
Sweet and bland. Enters the blood aspect of the Shaoyin channel of the hand, Shaoyang channel of the hand, and Jueyin channel of the foot. Its action is specifically to resolve stasis and promote unobstructed urination. When combined with Heidou (Sojae Semen Nigrum), it treats postpartum mental confusion. When combined with Shexiang (Moschus), it treats dribbling urination. Use Semen Platycladi powder, boiled in a clay pot for half a day, then pounded into powder for use.
[Herb 5: Pinus Massoniana related parts]
Bitter and warm. Enters the Taiyin, Yangming, and Shaoyin channels of the hand, and the Jueyin channel of the foot. Its action is specifically to expel wind from the bones. It dries dampness in the blood. It resolves toxins and kills parasites. Brewing wine with it is beneficial. Those with blood deficiency should avoid taking it. Oil infused with Songmao (Pine needles) applied to the head promotes hair growth and treats frostbite. It treats damp-itching of the scrotum. Songhua (Pollen Pinii) powdered and applied stops bleeding, rubs on chickenpox lesions, and treats moist, non-scabbing sores. Songzhi (Colophony) relieves pain and generates flesh; boiled into an ointment and applied treats metrorrhagia, severe bi-syndrome, and toothache. Songzi (Pine nut) has the same efficacy as Baizi Ren (Semen Platycladi).
[Herb 6: Radix Rehmanniae Preparata]
Bitter, astringent, and slightly cold. Enters the Taiyin channels of the hand and foot, and the Yangming channel. Its action is specifically to nourish Yin, moisten Lung dryness, and dry Earth. It treats hematemesis, epistaxis, metrorrhagia, strangury. It treats intestinal wind, hematuria, and bloody dysentery. It treats cold-damp bi-syndrome. It may be stir-fried or used raw. Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus) and Muli (Concha Ostreae) serve as guiding herbs. It is incompatible with Juhua (Chrysanthemi Flos). It is best used with wine.
[Herb 7: Polygoni Multiflori Preparata]
Sweet. Enters the Jueyin channel of the foot. Its action is specifically to nourish the Heart, calm the Liver, and moisten the Kidney. When combined with Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix), it facilitates communication between the Heart and Kidney. When combined with Songzi (Pine nut) and Huma (Cannabis Semen), it treats constipation due to deficiency in the elderly. Stir-fry, grind, and remove the oil before use. Pounded and applied externally, it is very effective for treating impetigo. It fears Juhua (Chrysanthemi Flos).