根大寒，子微寒，无毒。主治风湿，下胸胁气，客热头痛，补内伤，大劳、嘘吸，坚
骨，强阴，利大小肠。久服耐寒暑。一名羊乳，一名却暑，一名仙人杖，一名西王母杖。
常山及诸丘陵阪岸上。冬采根，春夏采叶，秋采茎实。阴干。
《本经》原文∶枸杞，味苦，寒。主五内邪气，热中消渴，周痹。久服，坚筋骨，轻身
不老
味甘，温，无毒。主辟恶，杀鬼精物，温疟，蛊毒，痫 ，去三虫，除邪，不梦，
，通神明。久服轻身长年。生中台川谷。
微温，无毒。主治心下坚，膈中寒热，周痹，妇人月水不通，消食，明目。 食
仙。生雍州，亦生上党及道边。十月采实，阴干。（薏苡为之使。）
《本经》原文∶ 子，味苦，微寒。主五脏瘀血，腹中水气，胪胀留热，风寒湿痹，
身体诸痛。久服，轻
无毒。主除筋骨邪气不仁，利肠胃，消水肿，令人能食。一名屋 ，一名起实，
生真定。八月采实，采根无时。
《本经》原文∶薏苡仁，味甘，微寒。主筋急拘挛，不可屈伸，风湿痹，下气。久服，
轻身益气。其根，下
味咸，无毒。主男子伤中，女子淋沥，不欲食，养肺，强阴，益精，令人有子，明
治赤痛。
下气，
日
《本经》原文∶车前子，味甘，寒。主气癃，止痛，利水道小便，除湿痹。久服轻身耐
老。一名当道。生平
The root of Gouqi (Lycii Radix) is greatly cold, the fruit is slightly cold, and it is non-toxic. It mainly treats wind-dampness, descends rebellious Qi in the chest and hypochondrium, clears pathogenic heat causing headache, tonifies internal injuries, addresses severe fatigue and shortness of breath, strengthens bones, reinforces Yin, and promotes the free flow of the large and small intestines. Long-term consumption enables one to withstand cold and heat. It is also known as Yangru (Goat Milk), Queshu (Repelling Heat), Xianrenzhang (Immortal's Staff), and Xiwangmuzhang (Queen Mother of the West's Staff). It grows on the slopes and banks of hills and mountains in Changshan. The root is harvested in winter, leaves in spring and summer, and stems and fruits in autumn. They are dried in the shade.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Gouqi (Lycium Bark/Fruit), bitter in taste, cold in nature. It primarily treats evil Qi within the five zang organs, heat-center with thirst (Xiaoke), and generalized bi-syndrome. Long-term consumption strengthens sinews and bones, lightens the body, and delays aging.
(Note: The following text appears to be a misaligned entry in the source, likely describing Baizhu or similar, but translated literally as presented.)
Sweet in taste, warm in nature, non-toxic. It primarily repels evil Qi, kills ghostly essences (pathogenic spirits), treats warm malaria, gu poison, epilepsy, eliminates three parasites, dispels evil Qi, prevents nightmares, and unblocks spiritual clarity. Long-term consumption lightens the body and prolongs life. It grows in the valleys of Zhongtai.
(Note: This section lacks a specific herb name in the source text but describes properties often associated with Baizhu/Atractylodes, followed by a reference to Coicis Semen as an assistant. Translated literally:)
Slightly warm in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats hardness below the heart, cold and heat in the diaphragm, generalized bi-syndrome, amenorrhea in women, aids digestion, and brightens the eyes. Consuming it is said to lead to immortality (hyperbolic description of efficacy). It grows in Yongzhou, and also in Shangdang and along roadsides. Fruits are harvested in the tenth lunar month and dried in the shade. (Coicis Semen [Yiyiren] acts as its assistant/herb guide.)
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Zi (Seed/Fruit), bitter in taste, slightly cold in nature. It primarily treats blood stasis in the five zang organs, water qi in the abdomen, abdominal distension with lingering heat, wind-cold-damp bi-syndrome, and various pains in the body. Long-term consumption makes the body light.
(Note: This section lacks a name in the source, preceding the explicit mention of Yiyiren. Translated literally:)
Non-toxic. It primarily removes evil Qi from sinews and bones causing numbness (anesthesia), benefits the stomach and intestines, reduces edema, and improves appetite. It is also known as Wu and Qishi. It grows in Zhending. Fruits are harvested in the eighth lunar month; roots can be harvested at any time.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Yiyiren (Coicis Semen / Job's Tears Seed), sweet in taste, slightly cold in nature. It primarily treats acute muscle spasms and contractures preventing flexion and extension, wind-damp bi-syndrome, and descends Qi. Long-term consumption lightens the body and supplements Qi. Its root, lowers... (Text truncated)
(Note: This section describes Cheqianzi but lacks the header in the source flow, appearing before the Bencao Jing quote for Cheqianzi. Translated literally:)
Salty in taste, non-toxic. It primarily treats internal injury in men, dribbling urine in women, loss of appetite, nourishes the lungs, reinforces Yin, benefits essence, facilitates conception, brightens vision, and treats red pain. Descends Qi... (Text has missing symbols)... Day...
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), sweet in taste, cold in nature. It primarily treats Qi long (urinary retention/difficulty), relieves pain, promotes urination and water passages, and expels damp-bi. Long-term consumption lightens the body and enhances longevity. It is also known as Dangdao. It grows on flat ground by roads... (Text truncated)