无毒。主治风邪,久渴,吐呕,两胁满,风痛,头眩,目痒。可作膏药面脂,润颜色
一名白 ,一名 ,一名莞,一名苻蓠,一名泽芬。叶名蒿麻。可作浴汤。生河东下泽。
二月、八月采根,曝干。(当归为之使,恶旋复花。)
《本经》原文∶白芷,味辛,温。主女人漏下赤白,血闭阴肿,寒热,风头侵目泪出,
长肌肤润泽,可作面
味辛,温,无毒。主治风寒咳逆,香人衣体。生山谷。三月三日采根,熟洗,曝干。
无毒。主治眩倒、目KT KT ,止痛,除口臭气。久服令人不忘。一名杜莲,一名白
连,
柴胡
《本经》原文∶杜若味辛,微温。主胸胁下逆气,温中风入脑户,头肿痛,多涕泪出。
久服,益精明目轻身
无毒。主治惊气在皮间,肌肤热亦起,目热赤痛,口疮。久服通神。根,名檀桓,治
腹百病,安魂魄,不饥渴。久服轻身,延年通神。生汉中及永昌。(恶干漆。)
《本经》原文∶柏木,味苦,寒。主五脏肠胃中结热,黄胆,肠痔,止泄利,女子漏下
赤白,阴伤蚀疮。一
无毒。主治中风、伤寒,及痈疽、水肿,去臭气。一名杜兰,皮似桂而香。生零陵及
山。十二月采皮,阴干。
《本经》原文∶木兰,味苦,寒。主身大热在皮肤中,去面热赤 酒渣,恶风癫疾,阴
下痒湿,明耳目。一
(Baizhi) It is non-toxic. It treats wind-pathogen invasion, prolonged thirst, vomiting and regurgitation, fullness in both hypochondria, pain caused by wind, dizziness and vertigo, and itching of the eyes. It can be made into ointments or facial cosmetics to moisturize and enhance complexion.
It is also known as Baichi (White Angelica), Qi, Chang, Fulí, and Zefen. Its leaves are called Haoma. It can be used for bathing decoctions. It grows in low-lying areas of Hedong.
The roots are harvested in February and August and dried in the sun. (Danggui acts as its guiding herb; it is incompatible with Xuanfuhua.)
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Baizhi tastes pungent and is warm in nature. It mainly treats leukorrhea (red and white discharge) in women, blood obstruction, swelling and pain of the yin region, alternating chills and fever, headache leading to tearing, promotes skin growth and moistening, and can be used as a facial cosmetic.
(Duruo) It tastes pungent and is warm in nature, non-toxic. It treats cough and rebellious qi caused by wind-cold; its fragrance can scent clothes and the body. It grows in mountain valleys. The roots are harvested on the third day of the third lunar month, thoroughly washed, and dried in the sun.
(Duruo) It is non-toxic. It treats dizziness and falling, dry and gritty eyes, relieves pain, and eliminates bad breath. Long-term use enhances memory. It is also known as Dulián and Bailian.
(Chaihu)
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Duruo tastes pungent and is slightly warm. It mainly treats rebellious qi in the lower chest and hypochondria, wind-stroke entering the Naohu point causing head swelling and pain, and excessive tearing and rhinorrhea. Long-term use benefits essence and brightens the eyes, making the body light.
(Baimu) It is non-toxic. It treats frightful qi lodged in the subcutaneous tissue, sudden onset of skin heat, red and painful hot eyes, and mouth ulcers. Long-term use facilitates spiritual clarity. The root is named Tanhuan; it treats various abdominal diseases, calms the soul and spirit, and alleviates hunger and thirst. Long-term use makes the body light, prolongs life, and facilitates spiritual clarity. It grows in Hanzhong and Yongchang. (It is incompatible with Ganqi.)
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Baimu tastes bitter and is cold in nature. It mainly treats accumulated heat in the five zang organs and intestines/stomach, jaundice, hemorrhoids, stops diarrhea and dysentery, treats leukorrhea (red and white discharge) in women, and sores/ulcers caused by erosion of the yin region. One...
(Mulan) It is non-toxic. It treats wind-stroke, shanghan (cold damage), carbuncles and sores, edema, and removes foul odors. It is also known as Dulan; its bark resembles Cinnamon Twig but has a fragrance. It grows in Lingling and mountains. The bark is harvested in December and dried in the shade.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Mulan tastes bitter and is cold in nature. It mainly treats high fever within the skin, removes facial heat, redness, and rosacea, treats aversion to wind and epilepsy, dampness and itching of the yin region, and brightens the eyes and ears. One...