味咸平。主伤中疝瘕，瘀血凝结中焦。阴痿，益精生子，补益肾气。女子血闭，和
通血脉。腰痛，强肾之经。通五淋，利小便水道。通肾之府。
桑螵蛸，桑上螳螂所生之子也。螳螂于诸虫中最有力，而其子最繁，则其肾之强可知。
人之有子，皆本于肾，以子补肾，气相从也。桑性最能续伤和血，螵蛸在桑者，得桑之性，
故有养血逐瘀之功。
一气相通，茎与实无异，非若他药之根实各殊也。味甘平。主补中，味甘淡得中土
之性。养神，气香而中虚。益气力，脾肾旺则气血强。除百疾。中和之性无偏杂之害也。久
服，轻身耐老，不饥延年。和平之效。
藕者水土之精也，故能养脾胃之阴。生水底污泥之中，而无处不香，无节不通，故又能
疏达脾胃之气，而滋其血脉。湿而不滞，香而不燥，果中之圣品也。
味辛温。主胸中瘕热逆气，开达上焦之气。利水谷。通利中焦之滞。久服，去臭，下
气，通神。芳香辛烈，自能辟秽邪而通正气也。
橘柚通体皆香，而皮辛肉酸，乃肝脾通气之药也。故凡肝气不舒，克贼脾土之疾，皆能
已之
凡辛香之药皆上升，橘柚实酸，酸主敛，故又能降气，不专于散气也。
味甘平。主心腹邪气，安中养脾，建立中气，则邪气自除。助十二经，平胃气，十二
经皆受津液于脾胃，脾胃盛则十二经皆充也。通九窍，补而不滞。补少气、少津液，身中不
足，周身血气无不补也。大惊，甘能缓急。四肢重，脾虚则重，旺则轻也。和百药。百药气
味不齐而甘能调之。久服，轻身长年。皆补益后天之功。
枣味甘，而肉浓色赤，得火之色，土之味，故能建立中焦，温养脾胃，为后天之本。万
物生于土，土气充盈，诸经自皆受益矣。
【桑螵蛸】
味咸，性平。主治因邪气损伤中焦导致的疝气和癥瘕积聚（腹内结块），以及瘀血凝结在中焦。治疗阳痿，有助于增加精气、生育子嗣，补益肾气。治疗女子经血闭阻，调和并疏通血脉。治疗腰痛，强健肾脏相关的经脉。治疗五种淋证（小便频数短涩、滴沥刺痛等），通利小便的水道，通达肾脏的府邸。
桑螵蛸，是生长在桑树上的螳螂所产的卵鞘。螳螂在各种昆虫中最有力气，而它的子代繁衍最多，由此可知其肾脏功能强健。人的生育能力皆根源于肾，用螵蛸的子来补肾，是因为气味相投。桑树的性质最能接续创伤、调和血液，桑螵蛸生于桑树之上，继承了桑树的性质，因此具有养血和祛除瘀血的功效。
桑螵蛸的气机与人体一气相通，其茎部与果实没有区别，不像其他药物那样根部和果实性质不同。
【大枣】
味甘，性平。主治补益中焦脾胃，因为甘淡的味道契合了中土（脾胃）的性质。滋养心神，因为香气浓郁且能缓解中焦虚损。益气力，因为脾肾功能旺盛则气血强劲。消除各种疾病，因为其性质中和，没有偏颇杂乱的危害。长期服用，能使身体轻盈、延缓衰老、不感饥饿、延年益寿，这是和平调理的功效。
藕是水和土的精华，所以能滋养脾胃之阴。它生长在水底的污泥之中，却无处不香，且节节贯通，所以又能疏达脾胃之气，滋润其血脉。它湿润但不滞塞，芳香但不燥烈，是果品中的圣品。
【橘柚】
味辛，性温。主治胸中的癥积发热和上逆之气，能够开达上焦的气机。利水谷，通利中焦的停滞。长期服用，能去除口臭，下气，通神。因为芳香辛烈，自然能辟除秽浊邪气而通达正气。
橘柚全身都香，但皮味辛、肉味酸，是肝脾通气药。所以凡是肝气不舒、克制脾土的疾病，都能治愈。
凡是辛香的药物大多上升，橘柚果实味酸，酸主收敛，所以又能降气，不仅仅在于发散气机。
【大枣·续】
味甘，性平。主治心腹部的邪气，安定中焦、滋养脾胃，建立中气，那么邪气自然被清除。辅助十二经脉，平和胃气，因为十二经脉的津液都来源于脾胃，脾胃强盛则十二经脉都得到充养。通利九窍，补益而不滞塞。补充少气、少津液，身体中的不足，周身血气无不补益。对于大惊，甘味能缓解急迫。四肢沉重，是因为脾虚则重，脾旺则轻。调和各种药物，因为各种药物的气味不齐，而甘味能调和它们。长期服用，身体轻盈、长寿，这都是补益后天之本的功效。
枣味甘，果肉浓密颜色赤红，得到了火的色泽和土的味道，所以能建立中焦，温养脾胃，作为后天的根本。万物生于土，土气充盈，各条经脉自然都受益。
[Sangpiaoxiao]
Taste: Salty. Nature: Neutral. Indications: Primarily treats hernia and zheng-masses (abdominal masses) caused by damage to the middle jiao, as well as blood stasis congealing in the middle jiao. Treats impotence; benefits essence and fertility; tonifies Kidney Qi. Treats amenorrhea in women; harmonizes and unblocks the vessels and collaterals. Treats lower back pain; strengthens the meridians of the Kidney. Treats the five types of Lin syndrome (dysuria); promotes urination and the water passages; unblocks the mansion of the Kidney.
Sangpiaoxiao is the egg case produced by the mantis on mulberry trees. Among all insects, the mantis is the most powerful, and its offspring are the most numerous, indicating the strength of its Kidney. Human procreation is fundamentally rooted in the Kidney; using the offspring of the mantis to tonify the Kidney works because their Qi resonates with each other. The nature of the mulberry tree is best at healing injuries and harmonizing blood. Since Sangpiaoxiao grows on the mulberry, it inherits the nature of the mulberry, thus possessing the efficacy of nourishing blood and expelling blood stasis.
Its Qi connects seamlessly with the human body; its stem and fruit are indistinguishable, unlike other herbs where roots and fruits differ significantly.
[Dazao]
Taste: Sweet. Nature: Neutral. Indications: Primarily tonifies the Middle Jiao; the sweet and bland taste aligns with the nature of Earth (Spleen/Stomach). Nourishes the Shen (Spirit); its fragrance addresses deficiency in the center. Benefits Qi and strength; when Spleen and Kidney functions are robust, Qi and Blood become strong. Eliminates myriad diseases; its neutral nature avoids harm from bias or impurity. Long-term consumption lightens the body, delays aging, prevents hunger, and extends longevity, reflecting its harmonious effect.
Ou (Lotus Root) is the essence of Water and Earth, thus capable of nourishing the Yin of the Spleen and Stomach. Growing in the muddy bottom of water yet fragrant everywhere, and having nodes that connect throughout, it can also diffuse the Qi of the Spleen and Stomach and nourish their vessels. It is moist but not stagnant, fragrant but not drying, making it a supreme product among fruits.
[Juyou]
Taste: Pungent. Nature: Warm. Indications: Primarily treats heat and rebellious Qi due to zheng-accumulations in the chest; opens and diffuses the Qi of the Upper Jiao. Promotes digestion of water and grain; unblocks stagnation in the Middle Jiao. Long-term consumption removes foul odors, directs Qi downward, and clarifies the spirit. Its pungent and aromatic nature naturally repels turbid pathogens and unblocks righteous Qi.
Juyou (Citrus reticulata / Citrus maxima) is fragrant throughout, but the peel is pungent and the flesh is sour, making it a herb that communicates between the Liver and Spleen. Therefore, it can cure diseases caused by Liver Qi stagnation attacking the Spleen Earth.
Generally, pungent and aromatic herbs ascend; however, the fruit of Juyou is sour. Sourness governs astringency, so it can also direct Qi downward, not merely dispersing Qi.
[Dazao - Continued]
Taste: Sweet. Nature: Neutral. Indications: Primarily treats pathogenic factors in the heart and abdomen; calms the Middle and nourishes the Spleen. By establishing Middle Qi, pathogenic factors are naturally eliminated. Assists the Twelve Meridians; harmonizes Stomach Qi. The Twelve Meridians receive fluids from the Spleen and Stomach; when the Spleen and Stomach are prosperous, the Twelve Meridians are filled. Opens the nine orifices; tonifying without causing stagnation. Tonifies deficient Qi and fluids; remedies bodily insufficiencies, benefiting the Qi and Blood of the entire body. For sudden fright, sweetness relieves urgency. For heavy limbs, Spleen deficiency causes heaviness, while Spleen prosperity brings lightness. Harmonizes various medicines; since medicinal flavors vary, sweetness can regulate them. Long-term consumption lightens the body and prolongs life, all demonstrating the function of tonifying the Postnatal Foundation.
The date is sweet in taste, with dense flesh and red color, inheriting the hue of Fire and the flavor of Earth. Thus, it establishes the Middle Jiao, warms and nourishes the Spleen and Stomach, serving as the root of the Postnatal Foundation. All things grow from Earth; when Earth Qi is abundant, all meridians benefit.