山川典∶产峨嵋山，乃树上苔须蔓引而成。长数尺，或言深谷有寻丈者，湖湘故事，载
罗汗
绦，即此。唐鸳湖曰∶普贤线产峨嵋山，乃普贤石上青苔也。山僧采取晒干，以为上药。
益都方物记∶仙人绦生大山中，与苔同种，但岩阴石隈多鲜翠，长二三尺，丛垂若绦。
敏按∶酉阳杂俎∶仙人绦出衡岳，无根蒂，生石上，状如同心带，三股色绿，亦不常有
。绦即
绦也。此生石上者方入药，无疑。
治胃脘心气疼痛，煎服，濒死者皆效。
土红花附
出西藏，形如菊。干之可治诸痞。试验之法∶将一朵入滚水内，色如血，又入色亦然，
可冲
四次者真。纲目有番红花，又大蓟曰野红花，皆与此别。
治各种痞结∶每服一朵，冲汤下，忌食油荤盐，宜食淡粥。
治吐血∶王士瑶云∶不论虚实何经所吐之血，只须用藏红花。将无灰酒一盏，花一朵，
入酒
内，隔汤炖出汁服之，入口血即止，屡试皆效。
福建续志∶土红花大者高七八尺，叶如枇杷而小，无毛，秋生白花如粟米粒，生福州及
南恩
福州生者作细藤，似芙蓉，上青下白，根如葛头。入药薄切，用米泔浸一宿，更用清水
浸一
程赋统会云∶产拂 国。华夷花木考∶阿勃参出拂 国，长一丈余，皮色青白，叶细，
两两
相对，花似蔓菁，正黄。子似胡椒，赤色，斫其枝，汁如油，其油极贵，价重千金。
油涂疥癣即愈。
*Shanchuan Dian* records: It is produced in Mount Emei, formed by mossy tendrils growing on trees. Its length is several chi; some say there are specimens over one zhang long in deep valleys. *Huxiang Gushi* mentions "Luohan Tao" (Buddhist Monk's Ribbon), which refers to this plant. Yuanhu of the Tang Dynasty stated: Puxian Xian is produced in Mount Emei and is green moss on Puxian Stone. Monks collect and sun-dry it to use as a superior medicinal herb.
*Yidu Fangwu Ji* records: Xianren Tao (Immortal's Ribbon) grows in large mountains, sharing the same origin as moss, but appears fresher and greener in rocky shadows and crevices. It is two to three chi long, hanging in clusters like ribbons.
Zhao Xuemin notes: *Youyang Zazu* states that Xianren Tao originates from Mount Heng, has no roots or stems, grows on stones, resembles a concentric belt, consists of three strands, is green in color, and is not commonly found. "Tao" refers to ribbon. Only those growing on stones are used medicinally, without doubt.
It treats epigastric pain caused by Heart Qi stagnation; when decocted and taken orally, it is effective even for patients near death.
**Tu Honghua (Earth Red Flower) [Supplement]:**
Produced in Tibet, resembling chrysanthemum flowers. When dried, it can treat various types of Pi syndrome (abdominal masses/blockages). The method to test authenticity: place one flower in boiling water; if the color turns blood-red and retains color upon re-infusion, capable of being steeped four times, it is genuine. *Bencao Gangmu* mentions Fan Honghua (Saffron), and Da Ji is called Ye Honghua (Wild Red Flower); both differ from Tu Honghua.
To treat various Pi syndromes: Take one flower per dose, dissolve in soup, avoid oily, meaty, and salty foods, and prefer light congee.
To treat hematemesis (vomiting blood): Wang Shiyao said: Regardless of whether the bleeding is due to deficiency or excess, or from any meridian, only Tibetan Safflower should be used. Take one cup of wine free of ash impurities and one flower, place them in the wine, steam over hot water to extract the juice, and drink. The bleeding stops immediately upon ingestion; repeated trials have proven effective.
*Fujian Xuzhi* records: Large Tu Honghua plants are seven to eight chi high, with leaves similar to loquat leaves but smaller and hairless. They produce white flowers like millet grains in autumn. Those grown in Fuzhou and Nan'en Prefecture vary; specimens from Fuzhou form thin vines resembling hibiscus, green on top and white underneath, with roots resembling kudzu tubers. For medicinal use, slice thinly, soak in rice washing water overnight, then soak again in clear water for a period.
*Fu Tonghui* records: Produced in Fulin Country (Byzantine Empire/Rome). *Huayi Huamu Kao* states: Aboren (Abroch/Resin) comes from Fulin Country, growing over one zhang long, with greenish-white bark, small leaves arranged oppositely, yellow flowers resembling turnip blossoms, and red fruits resembling peppercorns. When branches are cut, the exuded sap resembles oil; this oil is extremely precious, worth a thousand gold pieces. Applying the oil cures scabies and tinea.