味苦、辛、甘，平，无毒。主妇人阴中肿痛，男子阴痿湿痒，除痹气，利关节，癫痫，
恶疮。温中下气，令妇人子
藏热，男子阴强。久服轻身，好颜色，令人有子。一名蛇粟，一名蛇米，一名虺床，一名思
益，一名绳毒，一名枣棘，
一名墙蘼。生临淄川谷及田野。五月采实，阴干。
恶牡丹、巴豆、贝母。 近道田野墟落间甚多。花、叶正似蘼芜。
〔谨案〕《尔雅》一名盱。
味苦，平、微寒，无毒。主风湿，寒热，邪气，热结，黄胆。通身发黄，小便不利，除
头热，去伏瘕。久服轻身益
气耐老，面白悦长年。白兔食之，仙。生太山及丘陵坡岸上。五月及立秋采，阴干。
今处处有，似蓬蒿而叶紧细。茎，冬不死，春又生。惟入疗黄胆用。《仙经》云∶白蒿，
白兔食之，仙。而今茵陈乃
云此，恐是误尔。
味苦、咸，寒、大寒，无毒。主皮肤热，恶疮，疽痔，湿痹，下乳汁。止遗溺，热气疮
痒如麻豆，可作浴汤。久服
轻身益气，耳目聪明，不老延年。一名野兰。生乔山山谷。八月采根，阴干。
乔山应是黄帝所葬处，乃在上郡。今出近道亦有，疗诸 疥，此久服甚益人，而服食方
罕用。今市人皆取苗用之。
俗中取根，名鹿骊根，苦酒摩，以疗疮疥。
〔谨案〕此药俗名荚蒿，茎叶似白蒿，花黄，生荚，长似细麻，如箸许，
有四、五瓣，七月、八月后皆黑，异于众草蒿之类也。常用其茎叶及子，未见用根。其鹿骊，
山南谓之木藜芦，有毒，
非漏芦也。
[Shechuangzi (Cnidium Fruit)]
Taste: bitter, pungent, sweet. Nature: neutral. Toxicity: non-toxic.
Indications: Mainly treats swelling and pain in the female genitalia, impotence with dampness and itching in males, removes bi-syndrome (obstruction) qi, benefits the joints, treats epilepsy, and malignant sores. Warms the middle jiao and directs rebellious qi downward, warms the uterus in females, and promotes yang erection in males. Long-term use makes the body light, improves complexion, and facilitates conception.
Aliases: Shesu (Snake Millet), Shemi (Snake Rice), Huichuang (Viper Bed), Siyi (Thinking Benefit), Shengdu (Rope Poison), Zaoji (Jujube Thorn), Qiangmi (Wall Miu).
Habitat: Grows in valleys and fields of Linzi.
Harvest: Collect fruits in May, dry in shade.
Contraindications: Avoid using with Mudan (Moutan Cortex), Badou (Croton Seed), Beimu (Fritillaria Bulb).
Notes: Abundant in nearby fields and villages. Flowers and leaves resemble Miwu (Angelica pubescens).
[Recorded Case]: The "Erya" calls it Xu.
[Yinchenhao (Artemisiae Scopariae Herba)]
Taste: bitter. Nature: neutral, slightly cold. Toxicity: non-toxic.
Indications: Mainly treats wind-dampness, alternating chills and fever, pathogenic factors, heat accumulation, and jaundice. Treats generalized yellowing of the body, difficult urination, removes heat from the head, and eliminates latent masses. Long-term use makes the body light, benefits qi, prolongs life, and yields a fair, pleasing complexion. It is said that white rabbits eating this herb become immortal.
Habitat: Grows on Mount Tai and hillsides/riverbanks.
Harvest: Collect in May and at Start of Autumn, dry in shade.
Notes: Now found everywhere; resembles Penghao (Artemisia capillaris or similar) but with tighter, finer leaves. Stems do not die in winter and sprout again in spring. Only used for treating jaundice. The "Immortal Classics" state that white mugwort, eaten by white rabbits, leads to immortality. However, current Yinchenhao claims to be this plant, which may be an error.
[Loulu (Rhapontici Radix)]
Taste: bitter, salty. Nature: cold, very cold. Toxicity: non-toxic.
Indications: Mainly treats skin heat, malignant sores, carbuncles and hemorrhoids, damp-bi syndrome, and promotes lactation. Stops enuresis, treats heat-induced sores and itching resembling mung beans, and can be used as a bath decoction. Long-term use makes the body light, benefits qi, clarifies ears and eyes, prevents aging, and prolongs life.
Alias: Yelan (Wild Orchid).
Habitat: Grows in valleys of Qiao Mountain.
Harvest: Collect roots in August, dry in shade.
Notes: Qiao Mountain should be the burial place of the Yellow Emperor, located in Shangjun. It is now also available in nearby regions and treats various scabies; long-term use is beneficial, but rarely used in dietary therapy formulas. Currently, merchants use the aerial parts. Folk medicine uses the root, called Luli Gen, rubbed with vinegar to treat sores and scabies.
[Recorded Case]: This herb is commonly known as Jiahao. Its stems and leaves resemble Baihao (White Mugwort); flowers are yellow, produce pods like fine hemp, about the thickness of a chopstick, with four or five petals, turning black after July and August, distinct from common grasses and artemisias. Usually, stems, leaves, and seeds are used; roots are rarely seen in use. What is called "Luli" in southern mountains is Muli Lu (Aconitum brachypodum var. tschananense), which is toxic, and is not Loulu.