甘，寒，无毒。除新旧风邪之烦热，止喘促气胜之逆冲。止渴消痰，凉心益脾。治热狂
烦闷
出血，洗肛脱不收。失音不语之风，惊痫鬼疰之邪，头痛壮热之表，
甘，微寒，无毒。除呕哕气逆，止吐衄血崩。妇人胎产，小儿痫热，伤寒劳复，肺痿唾
血。
上气发热，竹叶同陈皮煎服，三日一剂。（验方第一。）
天行发黄，竹叶、小麦、石膏，水煎频服。（第二。）
女劳复病，腹痛，卵肿股肿，竹茹水煎。（第三。）
产后烦热短气，竹茹同参、苓、甘草煎服。（第四。）
月水不断，竹茹炒末，水下。（第五。）
牙根宣露，竹茹、归尾为末。煎，入盐合漱。（第六。）
头痛，竹茹煎水，煎鸡子三枚食之。（第七。）
甘，寒，无毒。清热除烦，消痰止渴。治中风失音，解风痹胸热。
中风口噤，同姜汁服。（验方第一。）
子烦，频服。（第二。）
小儿重舌，同黄柏时时点之。（第三。）
小儿目赤，点之。（第四。）
甘，寒，无毒。治小儿惊风天吊，客忤癫痫，疗中风风热痰壅，失音不语。制药毒热发，
息
明目亦良。
今天竺国，诸竹内往往有之。人多烧诸骨及葛粉伪之，不可不知。或曰是南海边竹内尘
沙结
镛竹中，此竹极大，又名天竹，其内有黄，可以疗疾，此说得之。小儿惊热，同雄黄、黑丑
丸服，
薄荷汤下。（验方第一。）
Sweet, cold, non-toxic. Eliminates the vexatious heat caused by old and new wind-pathogens, stops the counterflow of qi manifesting as panting and shortness of breath. Stops thirst, resolves phlegm, cools the Heart, and benefits the Spleen. Treats manic delirium due to heat, vexation and oppression, bleeding disorders, and anal prolapse that cannot be reduced (washed with decoction). Addresses wind pathogens causing aphonia and muteness, evil influences such as epilepsy and *Guizhu* (a disease attributed to evil spirits in ancient texts), and exterior syndromes characterized by headache and high fever.
Sweet, slightly cold, non-toxic. Eliminates vomiting, hiccup, and counterflow of qi; stops hematemesis, epistaxis, and metrorrhagia. Applicable to gynecological conditions during pregnancy and childbirth, pediatric convulsions and fever, *Laofu* (relapse of Shanghan after recovery due to overexertion), and expectoration of blood due to Lung Wei (chronic wasting syndrome of the lung).
For counterflow of qi and fever, decoct Bamboo Leaves (*Zhuye*) together with Tangerine Peel (*Chenpi*), take one dose every three days. (Verified Formula No. 1.)
For epidemic jaundice, decoct Bamboo Leaves (*Zhuye*), Wheat (*Xiaomai*), and Gypsum (*Shigao*) in water and take frequently. (No. 2.)
For female *Laofu* (relapse due to sexual exertion) presenting with abdominal pain, testicular swelling, and thigh swelling, decoct Bamboo Sheath (*Zhuru*) in water. (No. 3.)
For postpartum vexatious heat and shortness of breath, decoct Bamboo Sheath (*Zhuru*) together with Ginseng (*Renshen*), Poria (*Fuling*), and Licorice Root (*Gancao*). (No. 4.)
For continuous menstrual bleeding, stir-fry Bamboo Sheath (*Zhuru*) until charred, powder it, and swallow with water. (No. 5.)
For receding gums exposing tooth roots, powder Bamboo Sheath (*Zhuru*) and the tail end of Angelica Sinensis (*Guiwei*). Decoct, add salt, and use for rinsing/gargling. (No. 6.)
For headache, decoct Bamboo Sheath (*Zhuru*) in water, then use this decoction to boil three chicken eggs and consume them. (No. 7.)
Sweet, cold, non-toxic. Clears heat and relieves vexation, resolves phlegm and stops thirst. Treats aphonia due to Wind-Stroke, resolves chest heat due to Wind-Bi.
For Wind-Stroke with jaw lock (*Koujin*), take together with Ginger Juice (*Jiangzhi*). (Verified Formula No. 1.)
For fetal restlessness (*Zifan*), take frequently. (No. 2.)
For pediatric double tongue (*Chongshe*), apply together with Phellodendron Bark (*Huangbai*) frequently. (No. 3.)
For pediatric red eyes, apply topically. (No. 4.)
Sweet, cold, non-toxic. Treats pediatric convulsive diseases such as Tian Diao (opisthotonos) and Ke Wu epilepsy (epilepsy caused by external pathogenic factors); treats Wind-Stroke with wind-heat and phlegm obstruction leading to aphonia and muteness. Resolves toxicity from medicinal errors and heat eruptions; also beneficial for improving vision.
Currently, this substance is often found inside various bamboos in the country of Tian Zhu (India). People often fake it by burning bones and Polygonatum Rhizome (*Gefen*) starch; this must be known. Some say it is sand and dust from the South Sea coast condensing inside *Deng Zhu* (a type of extremely large bamboo, also called Tian Zhu), forming a yellow substance that can treat diseases; this explanation is correct. For pediatric convulsive heat, combine with Realgar (*Xionghuang*) and Black Morning Glory Seed (*Heichou*) to make pills, and take down with Mint Decoction (*Bohe Tang*). (Verified Formula No. 1.)