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Treats distension (Gu Zhang) and jaundice (Huang Dan). Wang Anqing, in *Caizhi Zhi* (Record of Herb Gathering), states: Dasao Cao (Large Saw Grass) eliminates toxins, reduces swelling, and clears fire.

Treats lung abscess (Fei Yong), hemorrhoids with fistula (Zhi Lou), carbuncles (Ding Zhong), and swellings.

*Taiwan Zhi* (Gazetteer of Taiwan) records: This plant is Qilixiang (Seven-Mile Fragrance); those from the Taiwan region are called "Chutaidi Zhe". It repels miasma and foul air; where it is planted, mosquitoes and gnats do not breed.
To dispel miasma, burn its smoke, which transforms mosquitoes and gnats into water.

*Cai Feng Tu* (Illustrated Guide to Folk Customs) records: Also known as Fan Kuling or Xintong Cao (Heart Pain Grass). Originally from Holland, its leaves are elegant and tender like cloud boards; when dried, they become fragrant, and the fruits are greenish-red.
It treats all types of heart qi pain.

*Taiwan Zhi Lue* (Brief Gazetteer of Taiwan) records: The leaves of this grass are slender and long, flowers are red and small, roots resemble lychee seeds, yellow in color, with many fine filaments like hair. Both fresh and dried forms can be used.
It treats various toxic bites from snakes and bees.

*Fujian Xu Zhi* (Continued Gazetteer of Fujian) records: Originates from Yongchun Prefecture, leaves are narrow and long, blue in color, spreading equally in four directions, gathering at the stem and growing upward, fruits have six lobes.
It treats Jin Can Gu poison (Golden Silkworm Gu poisoning).

*Sancai Zhao Yi* (Rareness of Three Talents) records: Leaves are pointed, slender, and long.
It treats traumatic injuries from beating (Zhang Chuang).

*Sichuan Tong Zhi* (General Gazetteer of Sichuan) records: Grows on rock stones in snow mountains, comes in male and female varieties, always appearing in pairs. It tonifies primordial Qi (Yuan Qi) and benefits marrow vessels, with efficacy comparable to Ren Shen (Ginseng).

*Sichuan Tong Zhi* (General Gazetteer of Sichuan) records: A herbaceous plant, originating from Songpan Wei.
It treats Hong Kong foot (Hong Kong Jiao / Foot Qi) and strengthens muscles and bones.

*Zhao Yi* (Rareness of Algae/Plants) records: Grows in Shizhou, three chi tall, flowers as soon as sprouts appear in spring, fruits are jade-green and do not wither.
It treats wounds from spider bites.

*Zhao Yi* (Rareness of Algae/Plants) records: Named Yang Chi (Sheep Fern), produced in shady places, resembling Begonia.
Sour in taste, it treats toothache.

*Zhao Yi* (Rareness of Algae/Plants) records: Dezhu refers to Shi Gong (Master Stone). This grass grows on collapsed earth slopes, hence the name. Leaves are like sharp knives, single stalk; flowers resemble taro flowers, red and white, head shaped like He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum).
It treats sores and tinea (Chuang Xuan).

*Zhuluo Zhi* (Gazetteer of Zhuluo) records: Branches and leaves resemble mint but are larger, taste similar to Ai Ye (Mugwort).
Its nature possesses detoxifying properties.

*Zhao Yi* (Rareness of Algae/Plants) records: Leaves resemble Shaoyao (Peony), flowers similar to Mu Jin (Hibiscus mutabilis), covered with white hairs over an inch long hanging down, resembling Bai Tou Weng (Pulsatilla chinensis).
It removes intestinal filth and resolves stagnation.

*Zhao Yi* (Rareness of Algae/Plants) records: Dewenyu is a grass name. Resembles Jin Chai Cao (Gold Hairpin Grass), yellow in color.
It treats blood diseases (Xue Ji).

Originates from Guangdong. *Baicao Jing* (Mirror of Hundred Herbs) states: Originates from Guangxi, cold in nature, skin has bumps, bitter taste, yellow color. Chen Tingqing says: Those with white interior flesh are superior. There are two types: one extremely bitter, one slightly bitter; for medicinal use, the bitter one is preferred.
Cold in nature, detoxifying. *Baicao Jing* further states: For early-stage swelling and toxicity, grind with good vinegar and apply externally until the lesion surface appears; early stages resolve, established ones suppurate. For all throat conditions such as painful rotting in the throat, use three qian powdered, add one fen of Bing Pian (Borneol), and insufflate into the throat.
*Yaoxing Kao* (Study of Drug Properties) states: Jin Guo Lan (Aristolochia debilis) originates from Guangxi, growing from vine roots; those that are solid and heavy are superior. The vines are also usable, bitter in taste, very cold in nature, detoxifying. It treats acute throat obstruction (Jin Bi), mouth ulcers, eye pain, ear fullness, hot cough, mountain miasma, hematemesis, and epistaxis; all can be taken after grinding. For carbuncles, back boils, red carbuncles (Chi Ding), and snake/scorpion/insect bites, grind and apply externally.
*Ganyuan Xiaoshi* (Small Knowledge from the Orange Garden) states: Jin Ku Lan originally came from Cochinchina, recently produced in Cangwu Tengyi, Guangxi. Vines grow in soil, fruits resemble olives, skin resembles Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala), pale yellow when cut. Bitter in taste, locals often dig through rocks or up to a zhang deep to obtain it. My father once obtained twenty pieces, curing hundreds of people. For carbuncles, throat disorders, etc., it has the power to revive the dying; it should be widely disseminated to supplement deficiencies in Materia Medica.
Cold in nature, bitter in taste, it can dispel internal and external constrained heat, general body toxicity, eliminate miasma and pestilence, treat double/single throat swells (E) and toothaches; sliced thinly and held in the mouth, it is extremely effective.
Grind and apply externally for carbuncles and swellings, resolving them immediately (*Ganyuan Xiaoshi*).