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百两金疗壅热咽喉肿痛取根含一寸许咽津效（出图经）【苗】（图经曰）叶似荔枝初生背
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俱青结花实后背紫面青苗高二三尺有干如木凌冬不凋初秋开花青碧色结实如豆大生青熟赤根
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曰）生戎州云南军河中府亦有之【时】（生）春生苗（采）五月取根【收】晒干【用】根【色】
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曰）去风涎
植生
小青治痈疮捣叶敷之甚效（出图经）【地】（图经曰）生福州【时】（生）三月生花（采）
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无毒 植生
曲节草治发背疮消壅肿拔毒与甘草作末米汁调服（出图经）【名】蛇篮 绿豆青 六月
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【苗】（图经曰）四月生苗茎方色青有节七月八月着花似薄荷结子无用叶似刘寄奴而青软
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苗至秋冬而叶落其叶圆上青下紫其脚长三四寸【地】（图经曰）生福州山林旁阴泉处多有之
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Non-toxic, plant growth.
Bailiangjin (Sinomenium acutum): Treats throat swelling and pain caused by qi stagnation and heat toxicity. Take the root, hold it in the mouth for about one cun, and swallow the saliva for effective results. (From *Bencao Tujing* [Illustrated Materia Medica]). [Seedling] (*Bencao Tujing* states): The leaves resemble those of lychee; when initially growing, both the upper and lower surfaces are green. After flowering and fruiting, the upper surface turns purple while the lower remains green. The plant is two to three chi tall, with a woody stem that does not wither in winter. It flowers in early autumn with blue-green blossoms; the fruits are bean-sized, green when unripe and red when ripe. The root is used for medicine; those from the Yellow River region are preferred, appearing reddish like Vitex negundo stems, with thin green stalks. In April, it opens small yellow flowers resembling aster-shaped flowers; by May, the roots grow to one cun long. [Habitat] (*Bencao Tujing* states): Grows in Rongzhou, Yunnan Jun, and Hezhong Fu, among other places. [Season] (Growth) Sprouts in spring; (Harvest) Dig up roots in May. [Storage] Sun-dry. [Medicinal Part] Root. [Color] White or reddish. [Taste] Bitter. [Nature] Neutral. [Qi/Energy] Strong aroma and taste, belonging to Yin within Yang. [Processing] When used, beat the root and remove the core. [Therapeutic Action] (Treatment) (*Bencao Tujing* states): Expels wind-phlegm.
Plant growth.
Xiaoqing (Small Green): Treats carbuncles and sores; crush the leaves and apply externally for significant effect. (From *Bencao Tujing*). [Habitat] (*Bencao Tujing* states): Grows in Fuzhou. [Season] (Growth) Flowers in March; (Harvest) Collect leaves in March.
Non-toxic, plant growth.
Qujiecao (Curved Joint Grass): Treats back carbuncles, eliminates swelling and congestion, draws out toxins. Mix with Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Licorice), grind into powder, and take with rice water. (From *Bencao Tujing*). [Aliases] Shelan (Snake Basket), Lvdouqing (Mung Bean Green), Liuyueling (June Cold). [Seedling] (*Bencao Tujing* states): Sprouts in April; the stem is square, green, and jointed. Flowers in July and August, resembling Mentha haplocalyx (Peppermint); seeds are useless. Leaves resemble Artemisia annua var. annua (Lijinu) but are greener and softer. [Habitat] ... [Taste] Sweet. [Nature] Mild and smooth. [Qi/Energy] Belongs to the thin aspect of Qi, Yin within Yang. [Processing] Finely chop and grind into powder for use.
Plant growth.
Dujuoxian (One-Foot Immortal): Treats blood masses in women. Take the roots, leaves, and petioles, bake until dry, grind into powder, decoct half qian with wine, and take for effective results. (From *Bencao Tujing*). [Seedling] (*Bencao Tujing* states): Sprouts in spring; leaves fall in autumn and winter. Leaves are round, green on top and purple underneath; the base/stem is three to four cun long. [Habitat] (*Bencao Tujing* states): Abundantly found in shady springs beside forests in Fuzhou. [Season]