味苦，微寒，无毒。主邪气，皮肤中热，风瘙身痒，杀三虫。恶疮、疥虱、痔蚀，下部
KT
唇口青。一名草蒿，一名萋蒿。生平谷道旁。三月采茎叶，阴干。五月、六月采子。
处处有。似麦闸极花，其子甚细。后又有草蒿，别本亦作草 。今主疗殊相类，形名又相
似，极多足为疑，而实两种
也。
〔谨案〕此草，苗高尺许，叶细软，花紫白色，实作角，子黑而扁光，似苋实而大，生
下湿地，四月、五月采。荆襄
人名为昆仑草，捣汁单服，大疗温疠KT 也。
味苦、酸，寒，有毒。主邪气热气，疥瘙恶疡疮痔，去白虫。一名野狼牙，一名野狼齿，一
名野狼子，一名犬牙。生淮方
川谷及宛朐。八月采根，曝干。中湿腐烂生衣者，杀人。
芜荑为之使，恶地榆、枣肌。近道处处有，其根牙亦似兽之牙齿也。
味苦、甘，平、微寒，无毒。主痈肿疽疮，散结气，止痛，除热目中赤，小儿惊痫，温
疟
杀火毒。一名兔核，一名白草，一名白根，一名昆仑。生衡山山谷。二月、八月采根，曝干。
代赭为之使，反乌头。近道处处有之，作藤生，根如白芷，破片以竹穿之，晒干。生取
根捣，敷痈肿亦效。
〔谨案〕
此根，似天门冬，一株下有十许根，皮赤黑，肉白，如芍药，殊
[Qiangzi (Celosia Seed)]
Bitter in taste, slightly cold in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats pathogenic factors, heat within the skin, wind-induced generalized pruritus, and kills three types of parasites (intestinal worms). Treats malignant sores, scabies, lice, erosion from hemorrhoids, and bluish discoloration of the lower lip and mouth. Also known as Caohao (Mugwort-like herb), also known as Qihao. Grows alongside valleys and paths. Harvest stems and leaves in the third lunar month, dry in shade. Harvest seeds in the fifth and sixth lunar months. Found everywhere. Resembles flowers on wheat ears; its seeds are very fine. Later, another herb named Caohao appears; other editions also write it as [character missing/variant]. Currently, their main therapeutic effects are quite similar, and their forms and names are alike, causing much confusion, but they are actually two different species.
[Note] This herb has seedlings about one chi tall, with fine and soft leaves, purple-white flowers, and horn-shaped fruits. The seeds are black, flat, and glossy, larger than Amaranthus seeds. It grows in low-lying wet areas; harvested in the fourth and fifth lunar months. People in Jingxiang call it Kunlun Cao (Kunlun Grass); crushing it to extract juice and taking it alone greatly treats Wenli (warm pestilence).
[Yazi (Aconite Root Variant)]
Bitter and sour in taste, cold in nature, toxic. Primarily treats pathogenic heat, scabies, malignant ulcers, sores, and hemorrhoids; expels white worms (intestinal tapeworms/roundworms). Also known as Yelangya (Wild Wolf Tooth), Yelangchi (Wild Wolf Fang), Yelangzi (Wild Wolf Seed), and Yanya (Dog Tooth). Grows in the valleys of Huaifangchuan and Wanqu. Harvest roots in the eighth lunar month, dry in sun. Roots that have rotted due to dampness and grown fungal coatings are lethal. Facilitated by Wuyi (Terminalia chebula Retz.); incompatible with Diyuzhu (Sanguisorbae Radix) and Zaoji (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen). Found everywhere in nearby regions; the root resembles animal teeth.
[Bailian (Ampelopsis Rhizome)]
Bitter and sweet in taste, neutral to slightly cold in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats carbuncles, swelling, gangrene, and sores; dissipates stagnant qi, relieves pain, clears heat and redness in the eyes, treats pediatric convulsions and epilepsy, warm malaria, and eliminates fire toxins. Also known as Tuhé (Rabbit Kernel), Baicao (White Herb), Baigen (White Root), and Kunlun. Grows in the valleys of Hengshan. Harvest roots in the second and eighth lunar months, dry in sun. Facilitated by Daizhe (Hematitum); incompatible with Wu Tou (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata). Found everywhere in nearby regions; it is a vine. The root resembles Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi); sliced with bamboo and dried. Freshly harvested roots crushed and applied externally to swellings are also effective.
[Note]
This root resembles Tianmendong (Asparagi Radix); under one plant there are about ten roots. The skin is reddish-black, the flesh is white, resembling Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), differing...