榧子，味甘、少涩，气温。入胃、脾、大肠之经，又入肺。主五痔，杀三虫，坚筋骨，
调
荣卫。药笼中断不可缺之品。杀蛔虫，而又不损气血，用之实能奏功。惟有火病肠滑者不宜
，然暂服一二次，亦复何害。
按∶榧子杀虫尤胜，但从未有用入汤药者，切片用之至妙。此物吴越最多。余用入汤剂，
虫
痛者立时安定。亲试屡验，故敢告人共用也。
或疑榧子过于杀虫，未有杀虫之品而不耗气血者。吾谓凡杀虫之物，多伤气血，惟榧子
不然
。以榧子杀虫于无形也。无形之味，杀寓于生之中，虫不知其杀，而贪食丧生自死耳，脏腑
正无伤也。脏腑既无所伤，气血又何伤之有。
枇杷叶，味苦，气平，无毒。入肺经，止咳嗽，下气，除呕哕不已，亦解口渴。用时去
毛，
但只用之以止阴虚之咳嗽，他嗽不可用也。
枇杷叶凌冬不凋，自是益阴妙药，但制之不得法，反动其嗽。盖叶上尤毛多，必须以水
洗去
，不可少带一毫始妙。否则，毛入喉中，无益转有害矣。
郁李仁，味酸、苦，气平，降也，阴中阳也，无毒。入肝、胆二经，去头风之痛。又入
脾，
止鼻渊之涕。消浮肿，利小便，通关格，破血润燥，又其余枝。虽非当施之品，实为解急之
需也。
关格之症，最难开关，郁李仁善入肝，以调逆气，故能通达上下，不可不备也。
榧子，味甘、略带涩味，药性温。归胃经、脾经、大肠经，又入肺经。主治五种痔疮，杀灭三种寄生虫，坚固筋骨，调和营卫（运行于脉外之气与行于脉中之血）。是药柜中断不可缺少的物品。能杀蛔虫，且不损伤气血，使用它确实能够奏效。只有患有火邪病证且大便滑泄的人不宜服用，然而暂时服用一两次，又有什么害处呢？
按语：榧子杀虫效果尤其显著，但从未有用它煎煮汤药的先例，将其切片使用最为精妙。这种药材在吴越地区最多。我将其加入汤剂中，患虫痛的患者立刻就能安定下来。亲自尝试多次验证有效，所以敢告诉大家共同使用。
有人怀疑榧子杀虫过于猛烈，认为没有哪种杀虫药是不耗损气血的。我认为凡是杀虫的药物，大多会伤害气血，唯独榧子不是这样。因为榧子是在无形中杀虫。具有无形特性的味道，将杀伐之意寓于生机之中，虫子不知道自己在被杀，只是贪吃而丧命自死罢了，脏腑并没有受到损伤。既然脏腑没有受到伤害，气血又怎么会受损呢？
枇杷叶，味苦，气平，无毒。入肺经，能止咳嗽，降逆气，消除持续不断的呕吐呃逆，也能缓解口渴。使用时需去除绒毛，但只适用于治疗阴虚引起的咳嗽，其他类型的咳嗽不可使用。
枇杷叶经历冬天也不凋谢，自然是益阴的妙药，但如果炮制方法不得当，反而会引发咳嗽。大概是因为叶上的绒毛很多，必须用水洗净，不能稍微带有一点绒毛才算精妙。否则，绒毛进入喉咙，不仅无益反而有害。
郁李仁，味酸、苦，气平，性质沉降，属于阴中有阳，无毒。入肝经、胆经，能去除头风引起的疼痛。又入脾经，能止住鼻渊（鼻窦炎）流出的鼻涕。消除浮肿，通利小便，开通关格（大小便不通的危重病症），破血润燥，这些都是它的余功。虽然它不是应当经常使用的药物，但实际上是解除急症所需的良药。
Feizi (Torreya Seed), with a sweet taste and slightly astringent, is warm in nature. It enters the Stomach, Spleen, and Large Intestine meridians, and also the Lung meridian. It primarily treats five types of hemorrhoids, kills three kinds of parasites, strengthens bones and muscles, and harmonizes Ying and Wei (Nutritive and Defensive Qi). It is an indispensable item in the medicine cabinet. It kills Ascaris lumbricoides without damaging Qi and Blood, and its use can indeed achieve therapeutic effects. However, it is not suitable for those suffering from fire-pathogen diseases accompanied by loose stools; nevertheless, taking it temporarily once or twice causes no harm.
Note: Feizi is particularly effective in killing parasites, but there has never been a precedent for using it in decoctions. Slicing it for use is most excellent. This herb is most abundant in the Wu-Yue region. I have added it to decoctions, and patients suffering from parasitic pain are immediately relieved. Having tested it repeatedly with verified results, I dare to recommend its shared use.
Some may doubt that Feizi is too potent in killing parasites, arguing that no anthelmintic fails to consume Qi and Blood. I assert that while most substances that kill parasites tend to injure Qi and Blood, Feizi is an exception. This is because Feizi kills parasites invisibly. Its flavor possesses an invisible quality, embedding destruction within vitality; the parasites do not realize they are being killed but perish due to their greed for food, leaving the Zang-Fu organs unharmed. Since the Zang-Fu organs are not injured, how could Qi and Blood be harmed?
Pipaye (Loquat Leaf), with a bitter taste and neutral nature, is non-toxic. It enters the Lung meridian, stops coughing, directs rebellious Qi downward, eliminates persistent vomiting and hiccups, and also relieves thirst. When used, the hairs on the leaf must be removed. It should only be used to stop coughs caused by Yin deficiency; it is not suitable for other types of coughs.
Pipaye does not wither even in winter, making it a wonderful herb for benefiting Yin. However, if processed improperly, it may provoke coughing. This is largely because the leaves have many hairs, which must be washed off with water until absolutely none remain for optimal effect. Otherwise, if hairs enter the throat, they will be harmful rather than beneficial.
Yuliren (Prunus japonica Kernel), with a sour and bitter taste and neutral nature, is descending in action and represents Yang within Yin. It is non-toxic. It enters the Liver and Gallbladder meridians, relieving pain caused by Head Wind. It also enters the Spleen meridian, stopping nasal discharge associated with Bi Yuan (Nasal Sinusitis). It reduces edema, promotes urination, opens Guan Ge (a critical condition characterized by obstruction of both upper and lower orifices, typically manifesting as vomiting and constipation), breaks blood stasis, and moistens dryness; these are secondary functions. Although it is not an herb intended for routine use, it is truly necessary for resolving acute conditions.
The syndrome of Guan Ge is the most difficult to open up. Yuliren excels at entering the Liver meridian to regulate rebellious Qi, thereby facilitating communication between the upper and lower parts of the body. Therefore, it is an essential herb to keep in reserve.