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高一尺叶似艾叶圆而长面青背有白毛【地】（图经曰）生筠州山冈上【时】（生）二月生苗（采）
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刺虎理一切肿痛风疾以根叶枝干细锉焙干捣罗为末暖酒调服一钱匕效（出图经）【苗】
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无毒 丛生
生瓜菜治走疰攻头面四肢及阳毒伤寒壮热头痛心神烦躁利胸膈俗用捣自然汁饮之及生捣
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细实其味作生瓜气故以为名【地】（图经曰）生资州平田阴畦间【时】（生）春生苗（采）春
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[Jiuniu Cao (Nine Ox Grass)] Has slight toxicity; grows by planting. When decocted and taken together with Gancao (Licorice Root), it resolves Fenglao (chronic deficiency caused by wind pathogen) and treats body pain; this herb is not included in compound prescriptions (Source: *Tujing*). [Seedling] (*Tujing* states): Seedlings emerge in the second lunar month, with a single stem one chi tall; leaves resemble Mugwort leaves, round and long, green on the surface and white-hairy on the back. [Habitat] (*Tujing* states): Grows on hillsides in Yinzhou. [Seasonality] (Growth): Emerges in the second lunar month. [Harvest]: Stems and leaves are harvested in the fifth lunar month. [Medicinal Part]: Stems and leaves. [Color]: Green. [Flavor]: Slightly bitter. [Nature]: Draining/descending. [Qi-Flavor Profile]: The flavor is stronger than the qi; belongs to Yin.
[Cihu (Thorn Tiger)] Non-toxic; grows by planting. Cihu regulates all types of swelling and gouty arthritis. The roots, leaves, branches, and stems are finely chopped, dried by roasting, pounded, and sifted into powder. Take one qianbi (ancient measure, approx. 3-5g) mixed with warm wine for efficacy (Source: *Tujing*). [Seedling] (*Tujing* states): Its leaves do not wither in winter. [Habitat] (*Tujing* states): Grows in Mozhou. [Seasonality] (Growth): New leaves emerge in spring. [Harvest]: Roots, leaves, branches, and stems can be harvested at any time. [Medicinal Part]: Roots, leaves, branches, and stems. [Flavor]: Sweet. [Nature]: Mild/soothing. [Qi-Flavor Profile]: Qi is thin/light; belongs to Yin within Yang.
[Shengguacai (Raw Melon Vegetable)] Non-toxic; grows in clumps. Shengguacai treats Zouzhu (migratory disease or infectious pestilence affecting limbs and head), Yangdu Shanghan (Yang-toxin Shanghan characterized by high fever), causing high fever, headache, mental restlessness, and irritability; it benefits the chest and diaphragm. Commonly, people crush it to extract natural juice for drinking, or crush fresh leaves and apply them topically to sores and swellings (Source: *Tujing*). [Seedling] (*Tujing* states): Seedlings grow three to four cun long, forming clumps; stems and leaves emerge in spring. Leaves are green and round, resembling Bai Xiancai (White Amaranth); purple-white flowers bloom in summer, bearing small black seeds. It has the smell of raw melon, hence its name. [Habitat] (*Tujing* states): Grows in shaded plots of flat fields in Zizhou. [Seasonality] (Growth): Emerges in spring. [Harvest]: Stems and leaves are harvested in spring and summer. [Medicinal Part]: Stems and leaves. [Flavor]: Sweet. [Nature]: Slightly cold. [Qi-Flavor Profile]: Qi is thin/light; belongs to Yin within Yang.
[Jianshui Cao (Jianshui Grass)] Non-toxic; grows by planting. Jianshui Cao treats Zouzhu and Wind diseases. Take the leaves, dry them by roasting, grind into powder, and take with warm wine (Source: *Tujing*). [Seedling] (*Tujing* states): Branches and leaves resemble Mulberry leaves; evergreen throughout the year. [Habitat]
[Zipao (Purple Robe)] Non-toxic; grows by planting. Zipao treats throat and dental diseases (Source: *Tujing*). [Seedling] (*Tujing* states): Emerges in late spring; leaves resemble Kuyicai (Bitter Beneficial Vegetable); blooms in May with purple flowers resembling gold coins. [Habitat]