乌梅味酸，气平，可升可降，阳也，无毒。收敛肝气，固涩大肠，止血痢，安虫痛。乃
止脱
之药，备之以敛滑脱可也。
按∶乌梅止痢断疟，每有速功。然效速者，取快于一时，往往有变生久病而不能愈，不
可不
慎也。世有夏日将乌梅作汤以止渴者，腹中无暑邪者，可以敛肺而止渴。倘有暑邪未散，而
结闭于肠胃之中，及至秋冬，不变为痢，必为疟矣。乌梅治蛔厥，蛔上入膈，故烦而呕，用
之即定矣。
大枣，味甘，气温，无毒，阳也，降也。入五脏。通九窍，和百药，养肺胃，益气，润
心肺
，生津，助诸经，补五脏。惟中满及热疾忌食，齿疼并风疾禁尝。乃调和之品，非补益之味
。《本经》曰其补者，亦因其调和之故也。
按∶大枣，仙人遗种，故其味独异于凡枣，善能调和五脏之气也。虽非补益，要亦无损。
吾
浙诸暨，往往枣实有大如鸡蛋者，真仙种也。得其解者食之，实能益暮，惜不可多得耳。
龙眼肉，味甘，气平，无毒。入脾、心二经。解毒去虫，安志定神，养肌肉，美颜色，
除健
忘，却怔忡。多服强魂聪明，久服轻身不老。此物果中之尤益人者。入药，不过脾、心二脏
。若泡酒服，大有补滋之益。同补气、补血之酒，泡酒为佳也。
或问龙眼肉煎汤服之，宜食其肉，恐有滑肠之损？不知龙眼非滑肠也。但戒多食，未免
大肠
欠实耳。
或问龙眼肉何以用之于归脾汤内，岂以其补脾也？夫归脾汤何物，非健脾之药，而必藉
龙眼
肉哉。龙眼肉实能调和诸药，使之分送于心、肝、脾、胃之中，不但专入心、肝也。
乌梅味酸，气平，具有升散和沉降的作用，属阳，无毒。能收敛肝气，固涩大肠，治疗血痢，缓解虫积腹痛。这是防止脱泄的药物，用来收敛滑脱之症是可以的。
按语：乌梅止痢、截疟，往往有迅速见效的功效。然而见效快的药物，只是图一时之快，往往会导致病情迁延成久病而难以痊愈，对此不可不谨慎。世间有人在夏天将乌梅煮汤来止渴，如果腹中没有暑邪的人，可以用它敛肺生津而止渴。但如果暑邪尚未消散，且郁结闭阻在肠胃之中，到了秋冬季节，若不转变为痢疾，就一定会转变为疟疾。乌梅治疗蛔厥（蛔虫上扰引起的四肢厥冷），当蛔虫上入膈部时，患者会感到烦闷并呕吐，服用乌梅后症状即可平息。
大枣，味甘，气温，无毒，属阳，主降。归入五脏。通利九窍，调和各种药物，滋养肺胃，益气，滋润心肺，生津液，助益各条经脉，补养五脏。只有中焦痞满及热性疾病者忌食，牙齿疼痛及风疾者禁服。它是调和性质的药材，并非纯粹的补益之品。《神农本草经》说它能补，也是因为它具有调和作用的原因。
按语：大枣是仙人遗留的种子，所以它的味道与普通枣不同，善于调和五脏之气。虽然它不是直接的补益药，但也无害。我们浙江诸暨一带，常有枣子大如鸡蛋的，真是仙种啊。懂得其中道理的人食用它，确实能有益处，可惜这种枣难以多得。
龙眼肉，味甘，气平，无毒。归入脾、心二经。解毒驱虫，安定志意，宁神，滋养肌肉，美化面色，消除健忘，去除心悸怔忡。多服可强健魂魄、聪耳明目，久服可轻身延年。这是水果中对人特别有益的一种。入药使用时，主要作用于脾、心两脏。如果用酒浸泡服用，大有滋补的好处。与补气、补血类的酒一起浸泡效果更佳。
有人问：龙眼肉煎汤服用时，是否应该吃下果肉，担心会有滑肠的损害？不知道龙眼肉并不滑肠。只是告诫不要多吃，否则难免导致大肠不够坚实。
有人问：龙眼肉为什么用在归脾汤里，难道是因为它能补脾吗？归脾汤里的药物，哪一样不是健脾的药，而一定要借助龙眼肉呢？其实龙眼肉真正的作用是调和诸药，使它们分别输送到心、肝、脾、胃之中，不仅仅只进入心、肝两脏。
Wumei (Mume Fructus) is sour in taste and neutral in nature, capable of ascending and descending, belonging to Yang, and non-toxic. It astringes Liver Qi, secures the Large Intestine, stops bloody dysentery, and relieves pain caused by intestinal parasites. It is an herb that prevents collapse and leakage; it is suitable for use in astringing sliding and uncontrolled discharge.
Note: Wumei (Mume Fructus) often achieves rapid results in stopping dysentery and interrupting malaria. However, herbs that act quickly tend to provide only temporary relief and may often lead to chronic conditions that are difficult to cure; therefore, one must be cautious. In summer, some people boil Wumei (Mume Fructus) into a decoction to quench thirst. For those without Summerheat pathogen in the abdomen, it can astringe the Lung and stop thirst. But if the Summerheat pathogen has not dissipated and remains closed and obstructed within the intestines and stomach, when autumn and winter arrive, it will either transform into dysentery or malaria. Wumei (Mume Fructus) treats Huì Jué (Ascendant Reversal due to Roundworms); when roundworms ascend into the diaphragm, causing restlessness and vomiting, taking this herb brings immediate relief.
Dazao (Jujube Fruit) is sweet in taste and warm in nature, non-toxic, belonging to Yang, and primarily descending. It enters the Five Zang Organs. It opens the Nine Orifices, harmonizes various medicinal substances, nourishes the Lung and Stomach, benefits Qi, moistens the Heart and Lungs, generates body fluids, assists the meridians, and tonifies the Five Zang Organs. However, it is contraindicated for those with abdominal fullness and heat diseases, and forbidden for those with toothache and wind diseases. It is a harmonizing agent, not a pure tonifying substance. The *Shennong Bencao Jing* states it tonifies, which is due to its harmonizing properties.
Note: Dazao (Jujube Fruit) is said to be a variety left behind by immortals, hence its unique taste compared to ordinary jujubes; it excels at harmonizing the Qi of the Five Zang Organs. Although it is not a direct tonic, it does no harm. In Zhuji, Zhejiang, we often see jujube fruits as large as chicken eggs, truly varieties from immortals. Those who understand its principles consume them, and they indeed offer benefits, but unfortunately, such fruits are rare.
Longyanrou (Longan Aril) is sweet in taste and neutral in nature, non-toxic. It enters the Spleen and Heart meridians. It resolves toxicity, expels parasites, stabilizes the Will (Zhi), calms the Spirit (Shen), nourishes muscles, beautifies complexion, eliminates forgetfulness, and dispels palpitations. Consuming more strengthens the Soul (Hun) and improves hearing and vision; long-term consumption lightens the body and delays aging. This fruit is particularly beneficial to humans. When used in medicine, it mainly acts on the Spleen and Heart. If soaked in wine, it offers significant nourishing benefits. Soaking it in wines that tonify Qi and Blood is optimal.
One might ask: When Longyanrou (Longan Aril) is boiled into a decoction, should the flesh be eaten? Is there a risk of causing loose stools? In fact, Longyanrou (Longan Aril) does not cause slippery bowels. One is merely advised not to overconsume it, lest it fail to keep the Large Intestine firm.
Another question arises: Why is Longyanrou (Longan Aril) included in Guipi Tang (Restore the Spleen Decoction)? Is it because it tonifies the Spleen? What ingredients in Guipi Tang (Restore the Spleen Decoction) do not strengthen the Spleen, yet why is Longyanrou (Longan Aril) indispensable? Actually, Longyanrou (Longan Aril) truly serves to harmonize the other herbs, guiding them to distribute their effects to the Heart, Liver, Spleen, and Stomach, rather than entering only the Heart and Liver.