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Non-toxic. Climbing vine.

Ba Ying (Artemisia japonica) treats chills and fever, eight types of jaundice, and thirst; tonifies the middle and boosts qi; long-term use lightens the body and prolongs life. (Recorded by Famous Physicians) [Names] Gu Cai, Bai Cao, Gui Mu. [Seedling] (Note in *Tang Bencao*): Climbing vine; leaves resemble those of Trichosanthes cucumerina but are smaller and longer, with five lobes. The fruit is round, similar to that of Solanum nigrum, green when raw and purple-black when ripe. Decoction relieves fatigue; people in the East call it Bai Cao, which is also known as Gui Mu grass. (Tao Hongjing notes): Its leaves are not used in various prescriptions; however, if made into a soup or drink, it is very effective for treating exhaustion, whereas the root is not used. In Huayi and Yizhou, there is a bitter vegetable specifically consumed by locals, who remain healthy and robust, consistent with the *Tu Jing*; this is suspected to be this herb. [Habitat] (*Tu Jing* states): Grows in valleys of Yizhou. [Season] (Growth): Seedlings emerge in spring. (Harvest): Leaves harvested in spring, stems in summer, flowers in autumn, roots in winter. [Processing] Sun-dried. [Parts Used] Root, leaf, flower, stem. [Color] White. [Flavor] Sweet. [Nature] Cold and mild. [Qi Property] Thin qi, Yin within Yang. [Indications] Irritating wind, hot rashes. [Preparation] Decoct for drinking or make into soup. [Therapeutic Effects] (Treatment) (Note in *Tang Bencao*): Decoct and drink to detoxify. (Chen Zangqi notes): For irritating wind, hot rashes, erysipelas, malaria, miasma, chills and fever, and pediatric heat accumulation, decoct and drink. (*Ben Lu* notes): Stems and leaves cooked in porridge effectively resolve severe heat toxicity.

Non-toxic. Upright growth.

Bai Hao (Artemisia lavandulaefolia) treats evil qi in the five zang organs, wind-cold-dampness bi syndrome; tonifies the middle and boosts qi; promotes hair growth making it black; treats palpitations, poor appetite, and constant hunger; long-term use lightens the body, improves hearing and vision, and prevents aging. (*Shennong Ben Cao Jing*) [Names] Peng Hao, Fan You, Hu Pang Bo, You Hu, Pang Bo, Fan (pronounced fan), Po (pronounced po) Hao. [Seedling] (*Tu Jing* states): Emerges earliest among herbs in early spring; resembles Qing Hao but with coarser leaves covered in white hairs, feeling rough and abrasive. From emergence to withering, it appears whiter than other artemisias, somewhat resembling fine mugwort. By autumn, it becomes fragrant and delicious, suitable for raw consumption. The "Fan Po Hao" mentioned in *Erya* refers to this plant. [Habitat] (*Tu Jing* states): Grows in marshes and rivers of Zhongshan; now found everywhere. [Season] (Growth): Seedlings emerge in early spring. (Harvest): Collected in February and July. [Processing] Dried in shade. [Parts Used] Seedling and leaf, preferably white ones; seeds are also usable. [Texture] Similar to Qing Hao. [Color] White. [Flavor] Sweet. [Nature] Mild and steady. [Qi Property] Qi is stronger than flavor, Yin within Yang. [Odor] Fragrant. [Indications] Tonifies the middle and boosts qi, wind-cold-dampness bi syndrome. [Preparation] Remove roots and soil; either crush fresh for juice or burn to ash and leach with lye water. [Therapeutic Effects] (Treatment) (Meng Shen notes): Juice removes heat-induced jaundice and heart pain. ○ Ash-leached water stops strangury. (Tonification) (Meng Shen notes): Leaves prepared as pickles benefit the person. [Combined Therapies] Dry leaves, grind into powder, mix with rice water, take one spoonful on an empty stomach to treat sudden watery diarrhea in summer. ○ Grind seeds into powder, mix with wine to treat "ghost qi" (spiritual afflictions). ○ Ten bundles of Bai Ai Hao (white mugwort), size of a sheng measure, decoct to extract juice; mix with flour and rice, following brewing methods; once fermented, drink slowly to treat severe diseases manifesting as sores all over the body and face. [Counterfeit] Lou Hao is a counterfeit.