苦咸平有毒。
《本经》主惊痫螈 ，寒热邪气，癫疾鬼精，蛊毒肠痔，火熬之良。
发明 露蜂房，阳明药也。《本经》治惊痫癫疾，寒热邪气，蛊毒肠痔，以其能祛涤痰
垢也。疮疡齿痛及他病用之者，皆取其以毒攻毒杀虫之功耳。
一名果蠃，细腰蜂也
辛平小毒。
《本经》治久聋咳逆毒瓦斯，出刺出汗。
发明 诗言螟蛉有子，果蠃负之，言细腰之蜂，取青虫之子教祝变化成子也。《大明》
治呕逆。生研能罨竹木刺，即《本经》出刺出汗取其毒之锐，以出其刺也。
甘温无毒。
发明 蜡树属金，性专收敛坚强之气。其叶能治疮肿，虫食其叶而成，与桑螵蛸无异，
为外科之要药，取合欢皮同入长肌肉膏中神效。今人治下疳服之，未成即消，已成即敛，以
半两入鲫鱼腹中煮食，治肠红神效。
即紫草茸
甘咸平小毒。
发明 紫矿乃麒麟竭树上蚁壤聚其脂液而成，与蜂酿蜜无异。出真蜡为上，波斯次之。
古方治五脏邪气，金疮，崩漏，破积血，生肌止痛。今人专治痘疮，有活血起胀之功，无咸
寒作泻之患，其功倍于紫草，故以紫草茸呼之，实非紫草同类也。
即川文蛤
苦酸咸平无毒。产川蜀，如菱角者佳。法酿过名百药煎，每五倍末
一斤，入桔梗、甘草、真茶各一两为末，入酵糟二两拌和，置糠中窨，待起如发面状即成矣
，作饼晒干用。
发明 川文蛤善收顽痰，解热毒。黄昏咳嗽乃火气浮于肺中，不宜用凉药，宜五倍、
五味敛而降之。若风寒外触暴咳及肺火实胜者禁用，以其专收而不能散也。故痰饮内盛者，
误用则聚敛于中，往往令人胀闭而死。为末收脱肛及子肠坠下。百药煎性浮，味带余甘，治
上焦痰嗽热渴诸病，含噙尤宜。 过主下血，乌须发，消肿毒，敛金疮，治喉痹口疮掺之，
便可进食也。
[Lu Feng Fang (Honeycomb of the Dew Bee)]
Bitter, salty, neutral, toxic.
*Shennong Bencao Jing* records its indications for jing xian convulsions (convulsions due to fright), chan rong spasms (spasms with eyes rolling back), cold-heat pathogenic factors, dian ji epilepsy (epilepsy and mental disorders), gui jing (spiritual anomalies or parasitic diseases), gu du poisoning (poisoning from accumulated toxins), chang zhi intestinal hemorrhoids, and recommends fire roasting for optimal efficacy.
[Invention] Lu Feng Fang is a herb entering the Yangming meridian. *Shennong Bencao Jing* treats jing xian convulsions, dian ji epilepsy, cold-heat pathogenic factors, gu du poisoning, and chang zhi intestinal hemorrhoids because it can dispel and cleanse phlegm turbidity. Its use in sores, ulcers, toothache, and other diseases relies on its ability to attack toxicity with toxicity and eliminate parasites.
[Wu Bei Zi (Galla Chinensis)]
Also known as Guo Luo, which refers to the potter wasp (fine-waisted bee).
Pungent, neutral, slightly toxic.
*Shennong Bencao Jing* records its treatment for chronic deafness, ni ke cough with reverse qi flow, du wa toxic vapors, and expelling splinters while inducing sweating.
[Invention] The *Classic of Poetry* states "The silkworm moth has offspring, the Guo Luo carries them," referring to the fine-waisted wasp capturing green worm larvae and transforming them into its own young through instruction. *Ri Hua Zi Bencao* records its treatment for ou ni vomiting and reverse qi flow. When ground raw, it can be applied to bamboo or wood splinters, which corresponds to the *Shennong Bencao Jing*'s mention of "expelling splinters and inducing sweating," utilizing its sharp toxicity to extrude the splinter.
[Lax Tree / White Wax]
Sweet, warm, non-toxic.
[Invention] The Lax tree belongs to Metal, possessing a nature specifically for astringency and strengthening. Its leaves treat sores and swelling; the substance formed by insects feeding on these leaves (white wax) is no different from Sang Piao Xiao (Mantis Egg Case), making it an essential external medicine. Combining it with He Huan Pi (Albizia Bark) in muscle-nourishing ointments yields miraculous effects. Currently, it is taken to treat Xia Gan (chancre); if unformed, it dissipates; if formed, it consolidates. Boiling half an ounce of white wax inside a crucian carp and consuming it is highly effective for treating Chang Hong (hematochezia/bloody stool).
[Zi Kuang / Zi Cao Rong (Mineral Lac)]
Also known as Zi Cao Rong (Purple Grass Felt).
Sweet, salty, neutral, slightly toxic.
[Invention] Zi Kuang is formed by ants aggregating the resinous fluid from the Qilin Jie tree (Dragon's Blood Tree), similar to how bees produce honey. Originating from Zhen La (Chenla, modern Cambodia) is superior, followed by Persian origin. Ancient formulas used it for five-zang pathogenic factors, jin chuang metal wounds, beng lou uterine bleeding, breaking up stagnant blood, generating flesh, and relieving pain. Modern usage focuses on treating smallpox/varioloid, promoting blood circulation to raise pustules, without the purgative side effect of salty-cold herbs. Its efficacy exceeds that of Zi Cao (Arnebia Root), hence the name Zi Cao Rong, though it is not related to Zi Cao.
[Bai Yao Jian (Decoction of Hundred Medicines)]
Also known as Chuan Wen Ge (Sichuan Clam).
Bitter, sour, salty, neutral, non-toxic. Produced in Sichuan-Shu region; those resembling water caltrops are best. Processed via fermentation method, it is named Bai Yao Jian. For every jin (500g) of Wu Bei Zi powder, add 1 liang (30g) each of Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), and Zhen Cha (True Tea) as powder, mix with 2 liang of fermented residue, store in bran until it rises like dough, then form into cakes and sun-dry.
[Invention] Chuan Wen Ge excels at astringing stubborn phlegm and resolving heat toxicity. Evening cough results from fire qi floating in the lungs; cool herbs should not be used. Instead, Wu Bei Zi and Wu Wei Zi should be used to astringe and descend. It is contraindicated in sudden cough caused by external wind-cold and in cases of excessive lung fire, as it only astringes and does not disperse. Therefore, patients with internal accumulation of phlegm-fluid who misuse it may suffer central stagnation leading to distension, closure, and death. Powdered externally, it treats prolapsed rectum and uterus. Bai Yao Jian has a floating nature and a lingering sweet taste, suitable for upper-jiao phlegm-cough and heat-thirst conditions, especially when held in the mouth. Excessive use primarily treats lower body bleeding, darkens hair, reduces swelling and toxicity, astringes metal wounds, and when sprinkled on throat obstruction and mouth sores, facilitates eating.