味辛甘，性温无毒，入心脾膀胱三经。主一切臭气，肾脏虚寒，癞疝肿痛及蛇伤。调
中止呕，下气宽胸。又有一种小茴，气味稍薄，然治膀胱冷痛疝气尤奇。
按∶茴香气浓，为阳中之阳，故入少阴太阴，以理虚寒诸证。虽辛温快脾，亦能耗气，
今内相都入煎爆油腻之物，与火无异，久则致疾，深宜戒之。
味辛，性温无毒，入脾胃肺大小肠膀胱肾七经。主虚寒泻痢，宿食不消，腹痛心疼，
咳嗽，腹满奔豚，霍乱转筋，祛冷逐痰，安胎止吐，下气化酒食。炒去衣研用。
按∶砂仁为行散之剂，故入脾胃诸经，性温而不伤于热，行气而不伤于克，太阴经要剂
也，
味辛，性温无毒，入肺脾胃三经。主消寒痰，下滞气，退目中翳，止呕吐，开胃进食，
除冷泻痢及腹痛心疼。炒去衣研用，白而圆满者佳。
按∶白豆蔻辛宜入肺，温为脾胃所喜，故并入之。大抵辛散之剂，不能补益，药性称其
补上焦元气，恐无是理。但不甚克削耳，世俗不察而信之，误人不小。治寒气神效，肺肾中
有火及虚者忌之。
味苦辛。性温无毒，入肺胃二经。疗心腹胀痛，卒成霍乱，脾胃寒弱，宿食不消，虚冷
泻痢，小儿伤乳吐泻，尤为要药。糯米粉裹煨，忌见铁器。
按∶肉豆蔻即肉果，辛温之性。宜入脾胃，有未去之积者，不可先用。
雷公云∶凡使须以糯米作粉，使热汤搜裹豆蔻于糖灰中炮，待米团子焦黄熟，然后出去
米，其中有子取用，勿令犯铁。
【茴香】
味道辛、甘，性质温，无毒，归入心、脾、膀胱三经。主治各种异味（口臭等），肾脏虚寒，癫疝肿痛以及蛇咬伤。能调和胃气以止呕，降逆气以宽胸膈。另外有一种小茴香，气味稍淡，但治疗膀胱冷痛和疝气效果尤为奇特。
按语：茴香气味浓郁，属于阳中之阳，所以入少阴、太阴经，用来调理各种虚寒证候。虽然辛温能快意于脾，但也可能耗损正气，如今内相（指权贵或特定人群）都将其煎炒爆制油腻食物，与火无异，长久食用会导致疾病，深以为戒。
【砂仁】
味道辛，性质温，无毒，归入脾、胃、肺、大肠、小肠、膀胱、肾七经。主治虚寒引起的腹泻痢疾，宿食不消化，腹痛心痛，咳嗽，腹部胀满，奔豚气，霍乱转筋，祛除寒冷驱逐痰饮，安胎止吐，降气化解酒食积滞。需炒后去壳研碎使用。
按语：砂仁是行气散结的药剂，所以入脾胃各经，性质温而不伤热，行气而不伤正，是太阴经的重要药物。
【白豆蔻】
味道辛，性质温，无毒，归入肺、脾、胃三经。主治消除寒痰，降下滞气，消退眼中翳膜，止呕吐，开胃进食，去除冷性腹泻痢疾及腹痛心痛。需炒后去壳研碎使用，以白色圆满者为佳。
按语：白豆蔻辛味宜入肺，温性为脾胃所喜，所以并入这两经。大抵辛散的药物，不能补益，药性称其能补上焦元气，恐怕没有这个道理。只是它不太峻烈克削罢了，世俗之人不明察而相信它，误人不小。治疗寒气神效，但肺肾中有火及体虚者忌用。
【肉豆蔻】
味道苦、辛。性质温，无毒，归入肺、胃二经。治疗心腹胀痛，突然发作的霍乱，脾胃寒弱，宿食不消化，虚冷腹泻痢疾，小儿伤乳导致的吐泻，尤为重要药物。需用糯米粉包裹煨熟，忌接触铁器。
按语：肉豆蔻即肉果，具有辛温的性质。适宜入脾胃，有未去除的积滞者，不可先用。
雷公说：凡使用必须用糯米做成粉，用热汤调糊包裹豆蔻在糖灰中炮制，待米团子焦黄熟透，然后去掉米，其中有子取用，不要让它碰到铁器。
[Fennel]
Taste: Acrid, Sweet. Nature: Warm. Non-toxic. Meridians Entered: Heart, Spleen, Bladder. Indications: All kinds of foul odors (e.g., halitosis), Kidney Deficiency Cold, elephantiasis and hernia with swelling and pain, and snake bites. Actions: Harmonizes the Stomach to stop vomiting, directs rebellious Qi downward to broaden the chest. Additionally, there is a variety called Small Fennel, which has a slightly thinner aroma, but is particularly effective in treating Cold Pain of the Bladder and Hernia Qi.
Commentary: Fennel has a rich aroma and belongs to Yang within Yang; therefore, it enters the Shaoyin and Taiyin meridians to regulate various deficiency-cold syndromes. Although its acrid-warm nature benefits the Spleen, it can also consume Qi. Nowadays, high-ranking officials often stir-fry or explode greasy foods with it, which is no different from fire; long-term consumption leads to disease, so this should be strictly avoided.
[Amomum Fruit / Sha Ren]
Taste: Acrid. Nature: Warm. Non-toxic. Meridians Entered: Spleen, Stomach, Lung, Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Bladder, Kidney. Indications: Deficiency-Cold diarrhea and dysentery, retention of undigested food, abdominal pain and heart pain, cough, abdominal fullness, Ben Tun Qi (running piglet qi), cholera with muscle cramps, dispels cold and drives out phlegm, calms the fetus and stops vomiting, directs Qi downward to resolve alcohol and food stagnation. Preparation: Stir-fry, remove husk, and grind for use.
Commentary: Amomum Fruit is an agent that promotes circulation and disperses stagnation; thus, it enters the meridians of the Spleen and Stomach. Its nature is warm without injuring heat, and it moves Qi without being overly harsh, making it a crucial herb for the Taiyin meridian.
[White Cardamom / Bai Dou Kou]
Taste: Acrid. Nature: Warm. Non-toxic. Meridians Entered: Lung, Spleen, Stomach. Indications: Resolves cold phlegm, directs stagnant Qi downward, reduces corneal opacity (cataracts/macular degeneration symptoms), stops vomiting, opens the appetite and promotes digestion, eliminates cold-type diarrhea and dysentery, and treats abdominal pain and heart pain. Preparation: Stir-fry, remove husk, and grind for use; those that are white and round are preferred.
Commentary: The acrid nature of White Cardamom suits the Lung, and its warm nature is favored by the Spleen and Stomach, hence it enters these meridians. Generally, acrid-dispersing agents cannot tonify; the claim that it tonifies the Yuan Qi of the Upper Jiao is likely unfounded. It is merely not overly harsh or draining. The common people, failing to investigate, believe in it, causing significant harm. It is highly effective for cold pathogens, but contraindicated for those with Fire in the Lung and Kidney or those who are deficient.
[Nutmeg / Rou Dou Kou]
Taste: Bitter, Acrid. Nature: Warm. Non-toxic. Meridians Entered: Lung, Stomach. Indications: Treats epigastric and abdominal distension and pain, sudden onset of cholera, weak and cold Spleen and Stomach, retention of undigested food, deficiency-cold diarrhea and dysentery, and infant regurgitation and diarrhea due to milk injury; it is a particularly important herb. Preparation: Roast while wrapped in glutinous rice flour; avoid contact with iron vessels.
Commentary: Nutmeg, also known as Rou Guo, has an acrid-warm nature. It is suitable for entering the Spleen and Stomach; however, if there is retained accumulation, it should not be used first.
Lei Gong stated: When using it, one must make glutinous rice into powder, mix with hot water to form a paste, wrap the Nutmeg in it, and roast it in sugar ash. Wait until the rice ball is scorched yellow and cooked through, then remove the rice. Use the seed inside, ensuring it does not touch iron.