味甘，平，无毒。主邪气腹胀，心痛，利大小便，补中益气。除浮肿，胪胀，痞满，寒
热，通身疼痛，及乳难喉痹
肿，止涕泪。一名重箱，一名重迈，一名摩罗，一名中逢花，一名强瞿。生荆州川谷。二月、
八月采根，曝干。
近道处处有，根如胡蒜，数十片相累，人亦蒸煮食之。乃言初是蚯蚓相缠结变作之，俗
人皆呼为强仇，仇即瞿也，
声之讹尔，亦堪服食。
〔谨案〕此药有二种∶一种细叶，花红白色；一种叶大，茎长，根
粗，花白，宜入药用。
味酸、平，寒，无毒。主热烦满，定志益气，利水道，产难吞其实立产。一名醋浆。生
荆楚川泽及人家田园中。五
月采，阴干。
处处人家多有，叶亦可食。子作房，房中有子如梅李大，皆黄赤色。小儿食之，能除热，
亦
味苦、辛，寒、微寒，无毒。主心腹积聚，寒热邪气，通九窍，利大小便。疗肠胃大热，
唾
痈肿诸疮，止渴，益精。一名牡蒙，一名众戎，一名童肠，一名马行。生河西及宛朐山谷，
三月
采根，火炙使紫色。
畏辛荑。 今方家皆呼为牡蒙，用之亦少。
〔谨案〕紫参，叶似羊蹄，紫花青穗，皮
紫黑，肉红白，肉浅皮深。
所在有之。牡蒙叶似及己而大，根长尺余，皮肉亦紫色，根苗并不相似。虽一名牡蒙，乃王
孙也。紫参京下见用者，是
出蒲州也。
Lily Bulb (Baihe): Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats abdominal distension and heart pain caused by pathogenic factors, promotes urination and defecation, tonifies the middle jiao, and benefits qi. Eliminates edema, abdominal fullness, stuffiness, alternating chills and fever, generalized body pain, as well as difficulty in lactation, throat bi with swelling, and stops rhinorrhea and lacrimation. Also known as Chongxiang, Chongmai, Moluo, Zhongfenghua, and Qiangqu. Grows in river valleys of Jingzhou. The roots are harvested in February and August and dried in the sun.
It is found everywhere in nearby regions. The root resembles garlic, consisting of dozens of scales connected together, which people also steam or boil for consumption. It is said that it originally formed from earthworms entangled and knotted together; common people often call it "Qiangchou," where "Chou" is a phonetic error for "Qu," and it is also suitable for medicinal use and consumption.
[Verification]: This herb has two varieties: one has fine leaves and red-white flowers; the other has broad leaves, long stems, thick roots, and white flowers, which is suitable for medicinal use.
Cockleberry Fruit (Suanjiang): Sour and neutral in flavor, cold in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats heat-induced irritability and fullness, calms the mind and benefits qi, promotes water passage, and when swallowed during difficult labor, delivery occurs immediately. Also known as Cujiang. Grows in river marshes of Jingchu and in household gardens. Harvested in May and dried in the shade.
It is abundant in households, and the leaves are edible. The fruit forms a capsule containing seeds like plums in size, all yellow-red in color. Children consuming it can clear heat, and also... [Text ends here]
Purple Ginseng (Zishen): Bitter and pungent in flavor, cold and slightly cold in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats accumulations and masses in the heart and abdomen, pathogenic factors of chills and fever, opens the nine orifices, promotes urination and defecation. Treats excessive heat in the stomach and intestines, suppurative sores and various ulcers, stops thirst, and benefits essence. Also known as Mumeng, Zhongrong, Tongchang, and Maxing. Grows in the mountains and valleys of Hexi and Wanqu. The roots are harvested in March and roasted over fire until purple.
It is inhibited by Xin Yi (Magnolia Flower). Currently, practitioners refer to it as Mumeng, but its usage is rare.
[Verification]: Zishen has leaves resembling those of Rumex (Yangti), with purple flowers and green spikes, purple-black skin, and red-white flesh; the flesh is pale while the skin is dark. It is found everywhere. Mumeng has leaves similar to Ji Ji but larger, with roots over a chi long, and both skin and flesh are purple; the root and sprout do not resemble each other. Although also called Mumeng, it is actually Wangsun. The Zishen used in the capital region comes from Puzhou.