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Tuodehua (Flower of *Turda*) is indicated for all wind and blood disorders; it should be soaked in wine and taken orally (Recorded by Famous Physicians). [Name] Sanlejiang (Three-Lemon Syrup/Wine). [Source] *Tujing Bencao* states: Hu people harvest this flower to brew wine, calling it Sanlejiang. [Origin] *Tujing Bencao* states: Grows in Western Regions countries. [Medicinal Part] Flower. [Taste] Sweet. [Nature] Warm and mild. [Qi] The strong aroma belongs to Yang. Non-toxic, plant growth.

Jiancao (Cutting Grass) treats malignant sores, scabies, tinea, and wind-induced pruritus (Recorded by Famous Physicians). [Name] (Root) Baiyao (White Medicine). [Herb Description] Chen Zangqi says: Leaves are like tea leaves but finer and black. It grows between mountains and marshes; currently, practitioners specializing in skin diseases use it frequently. [Origin] *Tujing Bencao* states: Grows in Runzhou, Taizhou (authentic origin), and Wuzhou. [Season] Sprouts in spring; harvested in February and March. [Processing] Sun-dried. [Medicinal Part] Stem and leaves. [Texture] Similar to *Qiancao* (Rubia cordifolia) and also like *Xixin* (Asarum). [Color] Black. [Taste] Bitter. [Nature] Neutral, cool, and purgative. [Qi] The weak aroma is Yin within Yang. [Odor] Fragrant. [Indications] Insect sores, scabies, tinea. [Preparation] Steamed nine times and sun-dried nine times. [Therapy] *Tujing Bencao* states: Treats various sores, scabies, crusts, erosions, as well as various sores in cattle and horses. [Compound Therapy] Take one jin (approx. 500g), wash thoroughly, grind into powder, mix with two jin of raw honey to form a paste, store in porcelain vessels. After nine steamings and nine dryings, have the patient rise at wu geng (1-3 AM), face east, and take the medicine fried like porridge with a spoon. Each dose is four liang (approx. 200g), suppressed with thin millet drink. The porridge drink must not be too hot. Vomiting or diarrhea does not hinder the efficacy. For chronic lung damage causing hemoptysis, one dose cures it; for ordinary cough and spontaneous bleeding, one spoon per dose is sufficient. [Contraindications] Avoid contact with iron vessels.

Midie (Rosemary) has a pungent and warm nature, non-toxic. It treats foul odors, making clothes fragrant; burning it dispels "ghost" qi. *Wei Lue* states it originates from Daqin (Rome); *Guang Zhi* states it comes from the West Sea. *Haiyao Bencao* states: (Taste is neutral, does not treat diseases; burning dispels ghost qi; combined with *Qianghuo* (Notopterygium root) into pills/powders and burned at night repels mosquitoes and midges; otherwise, no other uses.)

Therefore, fish nets treat fishbone impaction in the throat; covering the neck with the net and drinking the boiled juice causes the bone to pass.

Therefore, Jiaojiaobu (Leg wraps) is non-toxic, treats epidemic disease relapse after exertion, horse mane wind, and black sweat; drinking the washed juice is best if it contains dirt.

Reed grass collected from rivers promotes marital harmony when used according to method. This is Bolu produced in rivers.

Shijiancao (Louse-building Grass) is bitter and non-toxic, removes lice and nits. Taking the juice to wash the head kills them all. For those who accidentally swallow lice and become ill, crushing and taking the juice (one xiaohe, approx. 20ml) also treats various insect sores. It grows in wetlands at the foot of mountains; stems and leaves resemble Shandan (Lilium brownii) slightly reddish, one to two chi tall. There is also Shuyezhu (Water Bamboo Leaf), resembling bamboo leaves but smaller, growing in water; it is also said to remove lice, and people eat Shuyezhu raw.

Hanshengcao (Containing Life Grass) treats difficult labor in women; holding it in the mouth brings immediate recovery, or swallowing its juice. Leaves are larger than Juanbai (Selaginella tamariscina), growing in Jie Country. Its leaves, when boiled, are not hot and non-toxic.

Tugancacao (Rabbit Liver Grass) is sweet, neutral, and non-toxic. It treats traumatic injuries, stops bleeding, promotes flesh regeneration, and resolves heat from mineral drugs. Newly sprouted, it is soft and resembles rabbit liver; also named Jigan (Chicken Liver), same name as Fanlou.

Shimang (Stone Thistle) is sweet, neutral, and non-toxic. It treats humans and livestock injured by tigers, wild wolves, etc., fearing poison entering the flesh. Take the stem mixed with Gegen (Pueraria root), decoct strongly and take, or take the juice. It grows in high mountains, resembles thistle with short nodes; people in Jiangxi call it Zhecao. It produces spikes in June and July like Di (Miscanthus).

Canjiancao (Silkworm Cocoon Grass) is pungent, neutral, and non-toxic. It treats bites from silkworms and insects resembling silkworms, fearing poison entering the abdomen; boil juice to take, or crush fresh and apply to sores. It grows in wetlands, size similar to Liaocao (Polygonum), red stem, white flowers; also found in Eastern lands.

Wenjing (Questioning Knotgrass) is bitter, neutral, and non-toxic. It treats Qi stagnation, tumors, pain, ascending Qi, and rapid breathing; boil and take. It grows in islets between Yi and Luo rivers; seedlings resemble Muzei (Equisetum), joints connected; also named Jieshucao (Connecting Grass).