气温，味辛，无毒。佐黄芩、为安胎之妙剂也。治一切霍乱吐泻，心腹绞痛，正以温辛
能止疼行气故耳。又于止痢药中用之，亦取此意。以益智人参为使则入脾，以白檀豆蔻为使
则入肺，以黄柏茯苓为使则入膀胱肾，以赤白石脂为使则入大小肠。虽然，其性温辛，用之
者以热攻热，乃所以为顺治也，经曰，热因热用，此之谓也。东垣谓化酒食之剂，何哉？盖
惟温辛行气，则气行而酒食亦为之运化矣。
气热，味大辛。主君相二火，手足太阴经足少阴经。本是脾经药也，故治脾胃中受寒邪，
和中益气，又治多唾，当于补药中兼用之，不可多服。在集香丸则入肺，在四君子汤则入脾，
在凤髓丹则入肾，盖脾肺肾互有子母相关之义也。惟其温也，能治虚漏，遗精遗沥。益气安
神，又安三焦。夜多小便者，取二十四枚碎之，入盐煎汤，服有神效。兼以女真实川萆 更
妙，乃补不足之剂也。惟其辛也，能调诸气，能散诸郁，能止诸疼，君乌药木香甚捷，又为
辛散之剂也。
气温，味辛甘，无毒，气浓味薄，可升可降之剂也。专治脾肺二经，入乌药顺气散中，
成功在肺。加黄 四君子汤，取效在脾。故能开脾胃，进饮食，止霍乱，定呕逆，乃伤寒方
之要领，为正气散之圣药也。其曰禁口臭难闻者，得非气味之芬香故耳。其曰清风消肿者，
得非气味之温辛故耳。
气味温热，味道辛，无毒。配合黄芩使用，是安胎的妙方。治疗各种霍乱引起的呕吐和腹泻，以及心腹部的剧烈绞痛，正是因为它具有温性和辛味，能够止痛并促进气机运行。在止痢的药物中也使用它，也是基于同样的道理。如果以益智仁、人参作为引经药，则药力进入脾经；如果以白豆蔻为引经药，则药力进入肺经；如果以黄柏、茯苓为引经药，则药力进入膀胱和肾经；如果以赤石脂、白石脂为引经药，则药力进入大肠和小肠。虽然如此，它的性质是温辛的，用温热性质的药物来治疗热证（即“热因热用”），这才是顺势而治的方法。《内经》说：“热因热用”，指的就是这种情况。李东垣认为它能化解酒食积滞，为什么呢？大概是因为只有温辛之性才能行气，气机通畅后，酒食自然也就运化吸收了。
气味大热，味道极辛。主要作用于君火与相火，归属于手太阴肺经、足太阴脾经和足少阴肾经。它本是脾经的药物，所以能治疗脾胃受寒邪侵袭，调和脾胃并补益中气，又能治疗多唾的症状，应当在补益药中兼用，不可过量服用。在集香丸中则入肺经，在四君子汤中则入脾经，在凤髓丹中则入肾经，这是因为脾、肺、肾三脏之间存在相生相关的母子关系。正因为其温热之性，能治疗虚损导致的滑脱不禁，如遗精、尿后余沥不尽等症。它能益气安神，又能安定三焦。夜间小便频多者，取二十四枚捣碎，加盐煎汤服用，有神奇疗效。如果兼用人参、川萆薢，效果更佳，这是补益不足的方剂。正因为其辛味，能调理各种气机，能疏散各种郁结，能停止各种疼痛，若以乌药、木香为主药，效果非常迅速，这也属于辛散类的方剂。
气味温热，味道辛甘，无毒，气味浓厚但质地轻薄，是既能升提又能下降的药物。专门治疗脾经和肺经的疾病，加入乌药顺气散中，功效主要体现在肺经。加入四君子汤中，功效主要体现在脾经。因此它能开通脾胃，增进饮食，治疗霍乱，平息呕吐逆气，是伤寒方剂中的关键要领，也是正气散的圣药。书中说禁止用于口臭难闻者，难道不是因为其气味过于芬香吗？书中说能祛风消肿，难道不是因为其气味温辛吗？
The qi is warm, the flavor is pungent, and it is non-toxic. When combined with Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, 黄芩), it serves as an excellent formula for calming the fetus. It treats all types of Huoluan (cholera-like syndrome characterized by vomiting and diarrhea) accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea, as well as severe colic in the heart and abdomen. This is precisely because its warm and pungent nature can relieve pain and promote the movement of Qi. It is also used in dysentery-stopping formulas, based on this same principle. If used with Yizhiren (Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus, 益智) and Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, 人参) as guiding herbs, it enters the Spleen Meridian; if used with Baidoukou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus, 白豆蔻) as a guiding herb, it enters the Lung Meridian; if used with Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex, 黄柏) and Fuling (Poria, 茯苓) as guiding herbs, it enters the Bladder and Kidney meridians; if used with Chishizhi (Halloysit Rubra, 赤石脂) and Baishizhi (Halloysit Alba, 白石脂) as guiding herbs, it enters the Large Intestine and Small Intestine. Although so, its nature is warm and pungent. Using warm agents to treat heat conditions (i.e., "treating heat with heat") constitutes following the natural trend. The Classic states, "Use heat to treat heat," which refers to this concept. Li Dongyuan stated that it resolves alcohol and food stagnation. Why? Because only through warm and pungent properties can Qi move; once Qi moves, alcohol and food are transformed and transported.
The qi is hot, and the flavor is extremely pungent. It primarily addresses Ministerial Fire and Sovereign Fire, and belongs to the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian, Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian, and Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian. It is originally a herb for the Spleen Meridian; therefore, it treats cold pathogens invading the Spleen and Stomach, harmonizes the middle and tonifies Qi, and also treats excessive salivation. It should be used concurrently with tonic formulas but not taken in excess. In Jixiang Wan (Aromatic Collection Pill), it enters the Lung Meridian; in Sizijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction), it enters the Spleen Meridian; in Fengsui Dan (Phoenix Marrow Pill), it enters the Kidney Meridian. This is because the Spleen, Lung, and Kidney share mutual generative (mother-son) relationships. Due to its warmth, it treats deficiency-related leakage, such as spermatorrhea and post-urination dribbling. It tonifies Qi, calms the Spirit, and stabilizes the Triple Burner. For those with frequent nocturia, taking twenty-four grains, crushed and decocted with salt, yields miraculous effects. Combined with Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, 人参) and Chuan Bi Xie (Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma, 川萆薢), the effect is even better; this is a formula for tonifying insufficiency. Due to its pungency, it regulates various Qi mechanisms, disperses various stagnations, and stops various pains. When used with Wuyao (Linderae Radix, 乌药) and Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, 木香) as sovereign herbs, the effect is very rapid; thus, it also belongs to pungent-dispersing formulas.
The qi is warm, the flavor is pungent and sweet, and it is non-toxic. With strong aroma but light texture, it is a formula capable of ascending and descending. It specifically treats diseases of the Spleen and Lung meridians. When added to Wuyao Shunqi San (Wu Yao Regulating Qi Powder), its efficacy manifests in the Lung. When added to Sizijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction), its efficacy manifests in the Spleen. Therefore, it can open the Spleen and Stomach, promote appetite, stop Huoluan (cholera-like syndrome), and settle vomiting and regurgitation. It is a key component in Shanghan (Cold Damage) formulas and is regarded as a sacred medicine for Zhengqi San (Righteousness Dispelling Powder). The statement that it is contraindicated for those with foul breath—does this not stem from its fragrant aroma? The statement that it dispels wind and reduces swelling—does this not stem from its warm and pungent aroma?