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For internal use, stir-fry before application; for external bathing, use raw material to decoct for washing. It is incompatible with Peony Root (Mudanpi), Fritillaria Bulb (Beimu), and Croton Seed (Badou), and is inhibited by Sulphur (Liuhuang).

Bitter in taste, neutral in nature, slightly warm, non-toxic. Enters the Spleen, Liver, and Kidney meridians. It warms and tonifies the Mingmen (Gate of Life, root of Kidney Yang) and warms and nourishes the uterus. It restores flaccidity and weakness of the penis in men, and simultaneously treats dampness-induced itching. It eliminates coldness in the vagina of women and treats swelling and pain. It addresses soreness and pain in the lower back and knees, stubborn bi-syndrome (painful obstruction) in limbs and joints, traumatic blood stasis from falls and injuries, and leukorrhea (red and white vaginal discharge). It washes away toxins from scabies, tinea, crusts, and leprosy-like sores, and fumigates hemorrhoidal fistulas and stubborn malignant ulcers. For generalized pruritus (whole-body itching), no other herb is as effective for bathing as this one; for urinary enuresis or incontinence, its use yields immediate results. It greatly benefits male sexual function and is particularly effective in treating epilepsy in children. It is most suitable for gargling to treat toothache and can also astringe sweat in the genital area.

It grows in valleys and fields of Linzi River. The fruits are harvested in May. It is abundant near fields and rural villages. Sprouts appear in March, growing two to three chi high, with green, finely divided leaves, growing in clumps resembling Artemisia branches. Each branch bears over a hundred flower heads that fruit together in one cluster. Its floral and fruit morphology is similar to that of Angelica Sinensis (Danggui), Ligusticum Chuanxiong (Xiong), Water Dropwort (Shuiqin), Ligusticum Wallichii (Gaoben), Dill (Shiluo), and Carrot (Huluobo). It is found everywhere, but those from Yangzhou and Xiangzhou are considered superior.

For impotence: Combine with Schisandra Berry (Wuweizi) and Dodder Seed (Tusizi), make into honey pills, and take with wine. Decocting for bathing is especially good. (Verified Formula 1.)

For red and white leukorrhea: Combine with Alum (Kufan) and vinegar, make into pills the size of a bullet, wrap in cotton, insert into the vagina, and replace when it becomes extremely hot. Very effective. (Formula 2.)

For uterine cold: Same usage as above. (Formula 3.)

For female vulvar pruritus: Add a small amount of Alum (Baifan), decoct, and wash. (Formula 4.)

For postpartum uterine prolapse: Wrap in steamed hot silk cloth for熨烫 (hot compress), and add a small amount of Mume Fruit (Wumei) to decoct for washing. (Formula 5.)

For female vulvar pain: Same usage as above. (Formula 6.)

For male penile/scrotal swelling and pain: Grind into powder, mix with egg yolk, and apply externally. (Formula 7.)

For rectal prolapse: Apply powder externally, or take internally with Licorice Root (Gancao). (Formula 8.)

For hemorrhoidal swelling and pain: Decoct for fumigation and washing. (Formula 9.)

For pediatric tinea: Grind into powder, mix with lard, and apply externally. (Formula 10.)

For wet eczema in the ear: Mix with Coptis Rhizome (Huanglian) and Calomel (Qingfen) into powder, and insufflate into the ear. (Formula 11.)

For wind-worm toothache: Decoct and gargle. (Formula 12.)

For winter throat obstruction (bi-syndrome) where medicine cannot be swallowed: Burn the herb, smoke into a bottle, and fumigate the throat; saliva will naturally flow out. (Formula 13.)