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Herbs growing in tree holes (Li Shizhen stated) mainly treat abdominal pain and night crying in children; applying it secretly to the door panel stops the crying immediately.

Herbs growing in pigsties (Zhu Danxi et al.) are used for night crying in children; place them secretly under the mat without letting the mother know.

Niu [missing character] grass (The original text likely has a missing character or variant, combined with the following "Niu Zhuan Cao" and "Hui", it is speculated to refer to herbs related to cattle regurgitation, but kept as per original text) mainly treats hiccups by taking the expressed juice (Chen Cangqi); treats retroflexion of the stomach, cholera, and infant trismus (Compendium of Materia Medica). [Name] Niu Zhuan Cao, which refers to what cows eat and then bring back up, commonly known as "Hui". [Main Indication] (Li Shizhen stated) Niu [missing character] treats retroflexion of the stomach and dysphagia; although it takes the meaning of "returning", because it is associated with saliva, its therapeutic effect is similar to that of saliva. [Treatment] For infants drooling, use Niu [missing character] grass, express the juice, and give it in small amounts; for newborns with trismus within ten days, use Niu mouth [missing character] grass juice to灌 (administer). [Combined Treatment] For retroflexion of the stomach and dysphagia, the large formula "Du Ming Wan": Use Niu Zhuan Cao and rice bran from pounding mortar each half jin, glutinous rice one sheng, grind into fine powder, mix with saliva from a yellow cow to form pills the size of longan fruits, cook until done and eat, adding two liang of rock sugar is especially good; for cholera with continuous vomiting and diarrhea, use a bunch of black ox [missing character] grass, Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) and Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger Rhizome) each three qian, sweet bean milk water one and a half sheng, boil to obtain five he of juice and take.

Lu Jing (Record of Famous Physicians) states it treats Gu poison (parasitic disease). [Origin] Grows in Yizhou. [Flavor/Nature] Neutral.

Jiu Long Cao (Nine Dragon Grass) [Name] Jin Chai Cao (Golden Hairpin Grass). [Origin] (Li Shizhen stated) Grows in plains and marshes. [Seedling] The seedlings can resolve various poisons. [Texture/Quality] Produces red berries resembling bayberries. [Treatment] For sore throat, crush and administer juice; for fractures and soft tissue injuries, crush and apply to the affected area. (Yang Qingsou's Surgery stated) For wind-throat, swollen tongue, and locked jaw, take the upper part of a single branch of Jiu Long Cao, preferably using only roots without bark, crush it, wrap in cotton around a chopstick, rub on the jaw joint to open the mouth, then insert into the throat to remove phlegm and saliva, heat over fire, dip in salt, and apply to points for cure. [Combined Treatment] For snake bites, crush and mix with Xiong Huang (Realgar) three qian, take orally, pain stops immediately.

Li Zhi Cao (Lychee Grass) (Li Shizhen stated) (Health and Simplicity Formulas) treats snake bites, dog bites, and tetanus. Take a handful of grass, about three liang, decoct in two cups of wine until one cup remains, drink, sweating indicates efficacy.

Shui Yin Cao (Mercury Grass) (Li Shizhen stated) (Health and Simplicity Formulas) treats blurred vision. Take three qian per dose, add a little Mu Zei (Equisetum Hiemale Stem), one cup of water, decoct until eight-tenths remain, take.

Tou Gu Cao (Bone-Penetrating Grass) mainly treats all rheumatic pain, spasms, cold-dampness, and Hong Kong foot (tinea pedis) in bones and tendons (Compendium of Materia Medica). [Combined Treatment] (Sun Shi Ji Xiao Fang) treats Leprosy (Leprosy) with sores and tinea all over the body: Use Tou Gu Cao, Ku Shen (Sophora Root), Da Huang (Rhubarb Root), and Xiong Huang (Realgar) each five qian, grind into powder, decoct in soup, fumigate in a sealed room while sitting on a mat until sweating profusely, then wash; for retroflexion of the stomach and vomiting, use single-rooted Tou Gu Cao, Cang Er Sheng (Xanthium Fruit), and Mu Li (Oyster Shell) each one qian, three slices of ginger, decoct and take; (Yang Cheng's Empirical Formula) treats early-stage swelling and toxins: Use equal parts of Tou Gu Cao, Lu Gen (Reed Rhizome), Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia Root), and Di Yu (Sanguisorba Root), decoct in soup, dip cotton in the hot liquid and wipe continuously for two to three days until resolved.

She Yan Cao (Snake Eye Grass) mainly treats snake bites, crush and apply to the affected area (Compendium of Materia Medica). [Origin] (Li Shizhen stated) Grows in ancient wells and long-standing damp places. [Texture/Quality] Shape resembles Dan Zhu Ye (Lophatherum Herb), with red circles on the back resembling snake eyes. [Main Indication] (Tang Dynasty Empirical Formula) treats snake bites, crush and apply to the affected area.

She Yu Cao (Snake Fish Grass) (Li Shizhen stated) (Dai Yuanli's Zheng Zhi Yao Jue states) treats uncontrollable bleeding from traumatic wounds, crush and apply.

Jiu Li Xiang Cao (Nine Mile Fragrant Grass) (Li Shizhen stated) (Fu Zi's Medical Collection) treats abdominal abscesses, crush, soak in wine, and take.

Bai Yan Cao (White Mat Grass) (Li Shizhen stated) is a fragrant herb feared by insects. (Sun Simiao's Thousand Golden Formulas) treats various insect sores, scabies, and leprosy: take roots and leaves, decoct in water, wash once every other day.

Huan Chang Cao (Intestine-Encircling Grass) (Li Shizhen stated) (Zhang Zihe's Ru Men Shi Qin Fang) treats Gu distension: dry, decoct in water, take daily, stop when urination increases.

Zha Er Cao (Ear-Piercing Grass) (Li Shizhen stated) (Wang Zhizhong's Zi Sheng Jing) treats Qi deafness, used in formulas.

Tong Gu Cao (Bronze Drum Grass) (Li Shizhen stated) (Fan Chengda's Yu Heng Zhi states) originates from Guangxi, fruit resembles melon, treats ulcerative toxins.

Ye [missing character] Grass (Li Shizhen stated) (Zhai Xuan Fang) treats Pi Man (abdominal masses/fullness): use five jin, place half in an earthenware pot, put ten eggs on the grass, cover with the remaining half, soak in rice vinegar for two nights until shells soften, take out, steam over rice, eat at once, masses gradually dissipate; this is an empirical experience.

Xian Xia Cao (Crimson Cloud Grass) (Li Shizhen stated) (Chen Xun's Empirical Formula) treats Yuan Zang (Primordial Viscera) deficiency-cold, cold qi attacking umbilical abdominal pain: use Sha [missing character] sand one liang, raw Wu Tou (Aconite Root) peeled two liang, Xian Xia Cao two liang, grind into powder, seal in a small clay pot, slowly heat until red, mix [missing character] inside with this grass, do not cover the top, heat for one cheng [unit], cool furnace, take out, mix with Wu Tou powder, make pills with steamed dough the size of wu zi (walnut seeds), take three pills per dose with vinegar soup.

Niu Zhi [missing character] (Li Shizhen stated) (Empirical Good Formula) treats bleeding from seven orifices: grind into coarse powder, take one spoon per dose, decoct in earthenware, cover head with gauze and tie small finger root.

Tian Xian Lian (Heavenly Immortal Lotus) [Treatment] (Li Shizhen stated) (Health and Simplicity Formulas) treats malignant toxic sores: crush leaves and apply.

Shuang Tou Lian (Double-Headed Lotus) [Treatment] (Li Shizhen stated) Also named Cui Sheng Cao (Labor-Inducing Grass), mainly treats difficult labor in women; holding it in the left hand facilitates delivery; also treats edema and promotes diuresis (Health and Simplicity Formulas).

Zhu Lan Zi (Pig Blue Seeds) [Treatment] (Li Shizhen stated) (Health and Simplicity Formulas) treats pus in ears, named Tong Er San (Ear-Unblocking Powder): use seeds ground into powder, blow into ear with tube, cures in two or three applications.

Tian Jie Cai (Heavenly Mustard Vegetable) [Name] Ji [missing character] Nian (Chicken [missing character] Stick). [Origin] Grows in flat fields. [Texture/Quality] Small leaves resemble mustard. [Combined Treatment] Ji [missing character] Nian mainly treats snake bites, mix with Jin Fei Cao (Boiling Water Grass) and salt, crush and apply (Wang Xi's Yi Lin Ji Yao); treats axillary abscesses: crush with salt and vinegar, apply to reduce swelling and pain, even if pus has formed, it soothes and treats all swellings and toxins.

Fo Zhang Hua (Buddha Palm Flower) (Compendium of Materia Medica) [Combined Treatment] (Li Shizhen stated) (Health and Simplicity Formulas) for Ding Chuang (carbuncles) like cherries: use roots mixed with fresh ginger and honey, express juice to drink; externally apply Tian Qie Ye (Solanum Torvum Leaves).

Guo Gong Ci (Crow Thorn) (Compendium of Materia Medica) [Name] Guang Gu Ci (Smooth Bone Thorn). [Treatment] (Li Shizhen stated) Take leaves, crush finely, mix with oil, apply to Tian Pao Chuang (blistering sores) (Yu Bo's Medical Correct Transmission) treats... (text seems incomplete here, context implies treating certain conditions).

Bian Ji Chai (Basket Weaving Branch) (Compendium of Materia Medica) [Origin] (Li Shizhen stated) Grows in mountains. [Treatment] (Wang Yongfu's Hui Ji Fang) treats [missing character] sores: take bark, decoct in water, drink, itching becomes unbearable shortly after, scratch to break skin, release toxic vapors, then cured.

Sui Mi Chai (Broken Rice Branch) (Compendium of Materia Medica) [Treatment] (Li Shizhen stated) mainly treats carbuncles and back infections: take medicine and apply.

Yang Shi Chai (Sheep Dropping Branch) (Compendium of Materia Medica) [Name] Also called Niu Shi Chai (Cow Dropping Branch). [Origin] Grows in wild mountains. [Seedling] Leaves resemble He Shi (Lappula Seed), blooms white flowers in April, some red, fruits resemble sheep droppings, named Tie Cao Zi (Iron Grass Seeds), roots can poison fish. [Season] Blooms in April, use seedlings/leaves in summer, roots in winter. [Treatment] Carbuncles and back infections: crush and apply, helps close wounds and disperse pus/blood; dried and powdered, mix with Jiang Shui (fermented grain water) and apply; also treats severe lower gastrointestinal bleeding: take one piece of fresh root, two dou of raw Bai Jiu (white liquor), boil down to one dou, drink on empty stomach according to tolerance.

Shan Pi Pa Chai (Mountain Loquat Branch) (Compendium of Materia Medica) [Main] (Li Shizhen stated) (Wei Yilin's De Xiao Fang) treats burns/scalds: take bark, roast and grind to powder, mix with honey and apply.

San Jiao Feng (Triangle Wind) (Compendium of Materia Medica) [Name] Also called San Jiao Jian (Triangle Tip). [Collection] Those growing on stones are best. [Main] Rheumatic flowing pain and carbuncles/swelling/toxins.

Ye Xia Hong (Leaf Under Red) (Compendium of Materia Medica) [Main] Foreign object (fly silk) in eye causing pain/swelling: mix with a little salt, wrap in silk, drip juice into eye, also plug nose (left nostril for right eye, right for left).

Man Jiang Hong (Full River Red) (Compendium of Materia Medica) [Main] Used in ointments for carbuncles.

Ge Shan Xiao (Mountain-Separating Eliminator) (Compendium of Materia Medica) [Origin] (Li Shizhen stated) From Taihe Mountain. [Color] White. [Main] Abdominal distension and food stagnation. [Combined Treatment] (Sun Tianren's Ji Xiao Fang) treats Qi Ge (Qi blockage) and dysphagia: use Ge Shan Xiao two liang, Ji Zhun Pi (Chicken Gizzard Membrane) one liang, Niu Dan Nan Xing (Bile-treated Arisaema), Zhu Sha (Cinnabar) each one liang, Ji Xing Zi (Prunus Armeniaca Seed) two qian, grind to powder, refine honey to make pills the size of adzuki beans, take one qian per dose with light ginger soup.

Shi Jian Chuan (Stone Piercer) mainly treats bone pain, severe wind diseases, and carbuncles/swellings (Compendium of Materia Medica).

Zui Xing Cao (Drunk-Awake Grass) (Compendium of Materia Medica) [Origin] (Li Shizhen stated) (Tian Bao Yi Shi) Emperor Xuanzong planted it by Xingqing Pool. [Seedling] Clusters grow, purple-centered leaves. Drunken guests pick and sniff it to wake up instantly, hence the name.

Mu Tou Hui (Grave Returner) (Compendium of Materia Medica) [Combined Treatment] (Li Shizhen stated) (Dong Bing's Ji Yan Fang) treats metrorrhagia and leukorrhea: use one handful, half cup water, half cup wine, half cup child's urine, one pinch of Xin Hong Hua (Fresh Safflower), decoct until seven-tenths remain, warm take before sleep; recent cases cure in one dose, chronic cases in three doses, efficacy is miraculous. A monk used this successfully for Lady Cai, wife of Grand Administrator Cai.

Yang Mao (Sheep Fescue) (Compendium of Materia Medica) [Treatment] (Li Shizhen stated) Sheep like to eat it, hence the name (Pu Ji Fang) treats Bi syndrome (throat obstruction) with pain/swelling: crush and swallow juice.

A Er Zhi (A Er Zhi) (Compendium of Materia Medica) [Origin] (Li Shizhen stated) (Liu Yu's Western Regions Record states) From Western Regions. [Texture/Quality] Resembles Ku Shen (Sophora Root). [Main] Traumatic injuries from blows/falls. [Treatment] For pregnant women with fetal injury, swallow a bean-sized amount, fetus stabilizes; also treats horse/mouse sores.

A Xi Er (A Xi Er) (Compendium of Materia Medica) [Origin] (Li Shizhen stated) (Western Regions Record states) From Western Regions. [Texture/Quality] Resembles Di Gu Pi (Lycium Bark). [Treatment] Mainly treats women's placenta... (text seems incomplete, usually refers to retained placenta).

Nu Ge Sa Er (Nu Ge Sa Er) (Compendium of Materia Medica) [Origin] (Li Shizhen stated) (Western Regions Record states) From Western Regions. [Texture/Quality] Resembles Jie Geng (Platycodon Root). [Treatment] Treats traumatic wounds and severed intestines/tendons: chew thoroughly and apply, heals itself.