（本经上品）
【气味】苦，微寒，无毒。
【主治】主五脏瘀血，腹中水气，胪胀留热，风寒湿痹，身体诸痛。久服轻身，延年，
不老
【核】曰∶生雍州川谷，及上党，近道亦有之。春生苗，高二三尺，茎色白，似艾茎而
粗。叶色绿，似菊叶而薄。八月开花，淡黄色，结实亦如艾实，中有细子，极易繁衍。艺花
以之接菊。能耐霜雪，蒿属也。叶老可以覆盖，植之可以辟蛇。荆实、薏苡为之使。
绍隆王先生云∶藏真通于心，心藏血脉之气也。藏真高于肺，以行营卫阴阳也。藏而不
行者， 以行之；行而不藏者，棕榈以藏之。
【 】曰∶庄周云，天下之水，莫大于海，止而不盈，尾闾泄之是也。五脏瘀血，腹中
水气胪胀留热，风寒湿痹，此皆留止于中，不能展泄外出， 能使气血展泄外出，唯展则
展众展，唯泄则泄众泄，有以覆盖军行宿舍，易 为掩， 为庐，是反益其留止矣。
（繇于掩藏而后发泄，则其出有根，如人繇屋舍而达门户也。故不出称 ，又安 字卸，
重
（本经上品）
【气味】辛甘，微温，无毒。
【主治】主明目，益精，除水气。久服轻身。
【核】曰∶茺蔚即益母。尔雅名萑、 。刘歆云∶萑，臭秽也。臭秽，即茺蔚。陆机云∶
，益母也。益母，即茺蔚。故曾子见之而感思也。古用实，今用草。盖茺蔚专精在实，取
充盛密尉之义。用草则舍密从疏矣。出海滨池泽，今园圃田野，近水湿处甚繁。二月生苗，
如嫩蒿状；入夏渐高至三四尺，茎四棱，如黄麻茎。叶尖岐如蓍艾叶。茎有节，节节生穗，
丛簇抱茎。四五月间穗开小花，红紫色，亦有白色者。每萼内有细子四粒，粒似蒿子，色黑
褐，有三棱，药肆中往往作巨胜子货之。生时微臭，夏至后茎叶皆枯，根色白也。修治，微
炒发香，或蒸熟，向日中曝干，舂簸去壳取仁，伏 ，制砂，白花者良。
先人云∶生成止在三春，具备肝木体用，诚生荣之物，益母之珍也。
【 】曰∶生成在春，节穗森荣，实作三棱，合天三生木，得木体之全，具五行之相，
大益肝胆者也。茺蔚之名，言能自上按下，从内彻外，丰美备足。何也？十一脏腑，取决甲
胆故尔。故主上明眼目，下输水气，内益精髓，外固形骸。益母者，胎从厥阴始结，产自少
阳发伸，娠前娠后，靡不以肝胆为刍狗者。种种功力，悉以充肝之用，尉木之体，玩索解分，
自
（胎从厥阴始结，指巳亥作胞胎，产自少阳发伸，指寅申之甲拆。）
[Shangpin (Superior Category) of the Classic of Materia Medica]
[Flavor and Nature] Bitter, slightly cold, non-toxic.
[Indications] Primarily treats blood stasis in the five zang organs, water qi in the abdomen, abdominal distension with lingering heat, bi syndrome caused by wind-cold-dampness, and various pains in the body. Long-term consumption lightens the body, prolongs life, and prevents aging.
[Verification] It is said: Chongwei Zi grows in the river valleys of Yongzhou and Shangdang regions, and is also found near main roads. Seedlings emerge in spring, growing two to three chi high. The stems are white, resembling mugwort stems but thicker. The leaves are green, similar to chrysanthemum leaves but thinner. Flowers bloom in August, pale yellow; the fruits resemble those of mugwort, containing tiny seeds that propagate easily. It is used as a scion for grafting chrysanthemums. It can withstand frost and snow and belongs to the Artemisia genus. Old leaves can be used for covering, and planting it repels snakes. Jing Shi (Wangbuliuxing) and Yiyi Ren are its guiding or assisting herbs.
Mr. Shaolong Wang stated: The Zhen Yuan (True Primal Qi) connects to the Heart, which stores the qi of blood vessels. The Zhen Yuan is superior to the Lung, facilitating the circulation of Ying and Wei qi and balancing Yin and Yang. That part of the true qi which does not circulate outward is guided by Chongwei Zi to circulate; that part which circulates outward but does not store inward is helped by Palm Leaf (Zonglv Pi) to store.
[Interpretation] It is said: Zhuangzi stated, "Among all waters under heaven, none is greater than the sea; it remains still yet does not overflow because the Weilu acupoint drains the excess." Blood stasis in the five zang organs, water qi in the abdomen, abdominal distension with lingering heat, and bi syndrome due to wind-cold-dampness—all these pathogens remain stagnant in the middle jiao, unable to expand and vent outward. Chongwei Zi enables the qi and blood to expand and vent outward. Only through expansion can the multitude of qi expand; only through venting can the multitude of pathogens vent. This is akin to military encampments: if shelters are improperly covered or concealed, it may反而 (instead) increase stagnation. Because venting follows concealment, the outgoing qi has a root, just as a person moves from a house to a door. Therefore, remaining inside is called "retention" (Liu), and how could there be the character "venting" (Xie)? The emphasis lies on...
[Shangpin (Superior Category) of the Classic of Materia Medica]
[Flavor and Nature] Pungent and sweet, slightly warm, non-toxic.
[Indications] Primarily brightens the eyes, benefits essence, and eliminates water qi. Long-term consumption lightens the body.
[Verification] It is said: Chongwei is Yimu Cao (Motherwort). The Erya names it Huan and Lv. Liu Xin stated: "Huan refers to an offensive odor." This offensive odor refers to Chongwei. Lu Ji stated: "Lv is Yimu Cao." Yimu Cao is Chongwei. Thus, Zengzi felt inspired upon seeing it. In ancient times, the fruit was used; nowadays, the whole herb is used. Essentially, Chongwei specializes in its fruit, embodying the meaning of abundance and density. Using the whole herb abandons density for sparseness. It grows in coastal pools and marshes; today, it is very abundant in gardens, fields, and damp areas near water. Seedlings emerge in February, resembling young mugwort; by summer, they grow three to four chi high. The stems are quadrangular, like hemp stems. The leaves are pointed and lobed, resembling leaves of Yarrow and Mugwort. The stems have nodes, each producing spike-like inflorescences that cluster around the stem. Between April and May, small flowers bloom on the spikes, red-purple in color, sometimes white. Each calyx contains four tiny seeds, resembling mugwort seeds, blackish-brown in color, with three edges. In pharmacies, they are often sold as Jusheng Zi (Sesamum indicum). Fresh plants have a slight odor; after the Summer Solstice, stems and leaves wither, while roots remain white. Processing methods: lightly stir-fry until fragrant, or steam and sun-dry, then pound and winnow to remove shells and take the kernels. Processed with Fulonggan Earth (Caulis Longan) or sand-fried; white-flowered varieties are preferred.
My late father said: Chongwei grows only during the three months of spring, fully possessing the substance and function of Liver Wood. It is truly a plant of vibrant growth and a precious herb for benefiting mothers.
[Interpretation] It is said: Growing in spring, with dense and flourishing nodes and spikes, and tri-angled fruits, it aligns with the principle of "Heaven generates Three for Wood," obtaining the complete form of Wood and embodying the interactions of the Five Elements, greatly benefiting the Liver and Gallbladder. The name Chongwei implies descending from above and penetrating from within to without, being abundant, beautiful, and sufficient. Why? Because the functions of the eleven zang-fu organs depend on the Jia Gallbladder (Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian). Therefore, it brightens the eyes above, transports water qi below, nourishes essence internally, and consolidates the physical body externally. Regarding "Benefiting Mothers": conception begins in the Jueyin Liver channel, and childbirth extends from the Shaoyang Gallbladder channel. Before and after pregnancy, the Liver and Gallbladder serve as the fundamental basis (referencing the Daoist concept of natural processes). All these efficacies serve to nourish the function of the Liver and soothe the substance of Wood. Through deep exploration and analysis, one naturally understands...
(Note: The parenthetical note in the original text explains: "Conception begins in the Si-Hai period of the Jueyin Liver channel forming the embryo; childbirth extends from the Yin-Shen period of the Shaoyang Gallbladder channel.")