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Non-toxic. Grows in clusters.
Xianrenzhang (Immortal's Cane) treats hiccup, qi rebellion, and vomiting; it expels pathogenic factors. For infants spitting up milk and adults vomiting food, decoct with water and take orally. It also treats infantile convulsions and night crying, effectively calming the spirit and aiding sleep. Furthermore, it treats hemorrhoids; burn to ash, powder, and take one fangcun bi (a measure equivalent to a square inch) per dose (Recorded by Famous Physicians). [Seedling] [Tu Jing states] This refers to the bamboo shoots that die immediately before maturing into bamboo; they are black as lacquer, and mostly grow on bitter bamboo. Another variety of Xianrenzhang grows in the flat marshes of Jiannan; its leaves resemble bitter lettuce, grows in clusters, tastes sweet, is slightly warm in nature, non-toxic, and when consumed can strengthen bones and tendons, prevent aging. When eaten as a vegetable, it eliminates phlegm accumulation and dispels wind-cold. Chen Zi'ang wrote in his Preface to Guan Yu Pian: "In the fourth month of summer, stationed at the river isles of Zhangye, there were no other abnormalities among grasses and trees, only Xianrenzhang growing in clusters." My family has taken it for generations; I have previously ingested it. On this journey, someone recommended fine vegetables, and this item remains. Is it not intended to support my longevity?
[Geography] [Tu Jing states] Found everywhere. [Season] [Growth] Sprouts emerge in spring. [Harvest] Collected in May and June. [Usage] Those shoots that die standing are best. [Color] Black. [Taste] Salty. [Nature] Neutral and cold. [Qi/Energy] The aroma is stronger than the taste; belongs to Yang within Yin. [Odor] Rotten. [Indications] Vomiting, convulsions. [Preparation] Chopped and crushed for use.

Non-toxic. Parasitic.
Songluo (Pine Moss), from Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, treats anger, pathogenic factors, stops spontaneous sweating, cures head wind, and addresses cold pain and swelling in the female yin (The above red text content is from Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing). It treats phlegm-heat and warm malaria, can be used as an emetic decoction, and promotes urination (The above black text content is recorded by Famous Physicians). [Name] Nuluo. [Seedling] [Tu Jing states] Songluo is indeed Nuluo. As mentioned in the Shi Jing (Classic of Poetry): "Ivy and Nuluo, clinging to the pine." The classics state that Songluo should be sourced from pines; those growing on other trees are not authentic. The Shi Jing says: "Clinging to the grass, yellow and red like gold." The commentary explains: Growing on grass is called Tusisi (Dodder); growing on trees is called Songluo. [Geography] [Tu Jing states] Grows in the valleys of Xiong'er Mountain. [Tao Hongjing says] Abundant in Dongshan. [Season] [Growth] Grows in spring. [Harvest] Collected in May. [Processing] Dried in the shade. [Usage] Stems and leaves. [Texture] Resembles vines but slender. [Color] Green. [Taste] Bitter and sweet. [Nature] Mild and smooth. [Qi/Energy] The aroma is stronger than the taste; belongs to Yang within Yin. [Odor] Rotten. [Indications] Tumors and goiters on the neck. [Preparation] Chopped and crushed for use. [Treatment] [Therapy] [Medicinal Properties