地黄、车前为之使。畏苦参、青葙、木耳。恶款冬、苦芙、苦瓠。忌鲫鱼。伏石钟
乳。
甘平、微苦，凉。入手少阴、太阴经气分。生上焦之津液，清胸膈之渴烦。治呕吐止吐
衄，
消痰嗽，止泄精，疗痿厥，去支满，散结气。得乌梅，治下痢口渴。得犀角，治乳汁不下。
得桔梗，清金气之郁。得荷叶，清胆腑之气。佐地黄、阿胶，润经血。佐生地、川贝，治吐
衄。心能令人烦，去心，忌铁。入凉药，生用。入补药，酒浸，糯米拌蒸亦可。气虚胃寒者
禁用
。
即鹿葱
甘，凉。入手足太阴二经。上清胸膈，以除烦热。下走阴分，以治尿赤。安五脏，解酒
疸。
花亦可用。
根 甘，凉。治大热大衄，利水通淋，止带疗疸。得生姜，治大便后血。配席草，治通
身水肿。酒疸，取汁服。吐
衄，稍加姜汁。乳痈，和酒服，渣可敷。
根名碎骨子
甘、淡、寒。叶，去烦热，利小便，清心。根，能堕胎、催生。
此非淡竹之叶，另是一种，近时药店中所用俱是此草。其功用虽大同小异，然根能破血，
娠
妇忌用，不可不识。
黄芩为之使。
甘、淡、寒。滑。入足太阴经气分。滑肠达窍，下乳滑胎，消肿，通关格，利二便。根
叶同
功。得砂仁，治乳痈。配牛膝，下胞衣。拌猪脂，通关格。（大小便不通欲死者。）拌人乳，
利大便。秋种过冬，至春作子，名冬葵子，入药用。若春葵子，不宜入药。气虚下陷，脾虚
肠滑，二
者禁用。怪症∶有人手足忽长倒生肉刺，如锥，痛不可忍，但食葵菜即愈。
Rehmanniae Radix (Dihuang) and Plantaginis Semen (Cheqian) serve as guiding herbs. It is incompatible with Sophorae Flavescentis Radix (Kushen), Celosiae Semen (Qingxiang), and Auricularia Auricula-Judae (Muer). It opposes Adenophorae Radix (Kuandong), potentially toxic plants referred to as Kufu, and Lagenariae Fructus Amarus (Kuhu). It is contraindicated with Crucian Carp (Jiyu). It can neutralize the toxicity of Concha Arcae (Shizhongru).
Sweet, neutral, slightly bitter, cool. Enters the Qi level of the Hand-Shaoyin (Heart) and Hand-Taiyin (Lung) meridians. Generates fluids in the Upper Jiao, clears thirst and irritability in the chest and diaphragm. Treats vomiting, stops hematemesis and epistaxis, resolves phlegm and cough, stops seminal emission, treats flaccidity and cold extremities, removes distension, dissipates stagnant Qi. Combined with Mume Fructus (Wumei), it treats dysentery with thirst. Combined with Rhinocerotis Cornu (Xijiao), it treats failure of lactation. Combined with Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng), it clears stagnation of Lung Qi. Combined with Nelumbinis Folium (Heye), it clears Gallbladder Qi. Assisted by Rehmanniae Radix Preparata (Dihuang) and Equiseti Herba (Ejiao - *Note: Text says Ejiao which is Donkey-hide gelatin, likely a typo in source or specific context, but standard translation for Ejiao is Colla Corii Asini*), it moistens menstrual blood. Assisted by Sheng Dihuang and Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus (Chuanbei), it treats hematemesis and epistaxis. The heart of Ophiopogonis Tubera (Maimendong) can cause irritability; remove the heart, and avoid processing with iron. When used in cooling formulas, use raw. When used in tonifying formulas, soak in wine or steam with glutinous rice. Contraindicated in cases of Qi deficiency and stomach cold.
Also known as Allium victorialis var. purpureum (Luchong).
Sweet, cool. Enters the Hand-Taiyin and Foot-Taiyin meridians. Ascends to clear the chest and diaphragm, removing irritability and heat. Descends into the Yin aspect to treat dark urine. Calms the five Zang organs, resolves jaundice due to alcohol consumption. The flowers are also usable.
Root: Sweet, cool. Treats severe heat and massive bleeding, promotes urination and relieves strangury, stops leukorrhea, treats jaundice. Combined with Zingiberis Recens Rhizoma (Shengjiang), it treats bleeding after defecation. Paired with Cyperi Rotundi Rhizoma (Xicao - *Note: Text says Xicao, likely referring to a specific herb like Centipedae Herba or similar depending on local usage, but literally "Mat Grass", often interpreted as a specific folk herb or typo for something else. Given context of edema, might be distinct. I will translate literally as Mat Grass/Cyperi related if possible, but strictly "Xi Cao"*), it treats generalized edema. For alcoholic jaundice, take the juice. For hematemesis and epistaxis, add a little ginger juice. For mastitis, take with wine, and apply the dregs externally.
The root is called Suigu Zi.
Sweet, bland, cold. Leaves: Remove irritability and heat, promote urination, clear Heart fire. Roots: Can induce abortion and facilitate delivery.
This is not the leaf of Bambusa Tuldoides (Dan Zhu), but a different plant. Currently, pharmacies mostly use this herb. Although its functions are largely similar with minor differences, the root can break blood stasis, so it is contraindicated for pregnant women. This must be clearly recognized.
Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin) serves as a guiding herb.
Sweet, bland, cold. Slippery. Enters the Qi level of the Foot-Taiyin (Spleen) meridian. Moistens intestines and unblocks orifices, promotes lactation and facilitates childbirth, reduces swelling, relieves obstruction (Guan Ge), promotes urination and defecation. Roots and leaves have the same effects. Combined with Amomi Fructus (Sharen), it treats mastitis. Paired with Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (Niuxi), it expels the placenta. Mixed with Porcine Fat (Zhuzhi), it relieves obstruction. (Referring to critical conditions where both urination and defecation are blocked, nearing death.) Mixed with human milk, it promotes bowel movements. Planted in autumn to overwinter, producing seeds in spring, named Malvae Semen (Dongkuizi), used medicinally. Spring-planted seeds are not suitable for medicinal use. Contraindicated in cases of Qi deficiency with sinking and Spleen deficiency with slippery intestines. Strange case: A person's hands and feet suddenly grew abnormally long with inverted flesh spicules like cones, causing unbearable pain. Eating Malva vegetables cured them.