（一种）
宜南草
曰∶生广南山谷。有荚长二尺许，内有薄片似纸，大小如蝉翼。主邪。小男女以绯绢
袋盛，佩之臂上，辟恶止惊。此草生南方，故名。与萱草之宜男不同。
（一种）
陀得花
志曰∶味甘，温，无毒。主一切风血，浸酒服。生西域，胡人将来，胡人采此花以酿酒，
呼为三勒浆。
（二十种）
建水草
颂曰∶生福州。枝叶似桑，四时常有。土人取叶焙干研末，温酒服，治走注风
百药祖
颂曰∶生天台山中，冬夏常青。土人冬采叶，治风有效。
催风使
颂曰∶生天台山中，冬夏常青。土人秋采叶，治风有效。
时珍曰∶五加皮，亦名催风使。
刺虎
颂曰∶生睦州，凌冬不凋。采根、叶、枝入药。味甘。主一切肿痛风疾，锉焙为末，酒
服一钱。时珍曰∶《寿域方》∶治丹瘤，用虎刺（即寿星草），捣汁涂之。又伏牛花，一名隔
虎刺。
石逍遥草
颂曰∶生常州，冬夏常有，无花实。味苦，微寒，无毒。主瘫痪诸风，手足不遂。为末，
炼蜜丸梧子大。酒服二十丸，日二服，百日瘥。久服，益气轻身。初服时微有
黄寮郎
颂曰∶生天台山中，冬夏常青。土人采根，治风有效。
时珍曰∶按《医学正传》云∶黄寮郎，俗名倒摘刺。治喉痛，用根擂汁，入少酒，滴之
即愈。又《医学集成》云∶牙痛者，取倒摘刺刀上烧之，取烟煤，绵蘸塞痛处，即止。
黄花了
颂曰∶生信州，春生青叶，三月开花，似辣菜花，黄色，秋中结实。采无时，治咽喉
口齿病，效。
百两金
颂曰∶生戎州、河中府、云安军。苗高二、三尺，有干如木，凌冬不凋，叶似荔枝，初
生背面俱青，秋后背紫面青；初秋开花青碧色。结实如豆大，生青、熟赤。无时采根，去心
用。味苦，性平，无毒。治壅热，咽喉肿痛，含一寸咽汁。其河中出者，根赤如蔓菁，茎细
青色，四月开碎黄花，似星宿花。五月采根，长及一寸，晒干用。治风涎。
地茄子
颂曰∶生商州，三月开花结子。五、六月采，阴干。味微辛，温，有小毒。主中风痰涎
麻痹，下热毒瓦斯，破坚积，利膈，消痈肿疮疖，散血堕胎。
田母草
颂曰∶生临江军，无花实。三月采根。性凉。主烦热，及小儿风热，尤效。
田麻
颂曰∶生信州田野及沟涧旁。春夏生青叶，七八月中生小荚。冬三月采叶。治痈
芥心草
颂曰∶生淄州，引蔓白色，根黄色。四月采苗叶。捣末，治疮疥，甚效。
苦芥子
颂曰∶生秦州，苗长一尺余，茎青，叶如柳，开白花似榆荚，其子黑色。味苦，大寒，
无毒。明目，治血风烦躁。
布里草
颂曰∶生南恩州原野中，茎高三、四尺，叶似李而大，至夏不花而实，食之泻人。采根
皮，焙为末。味苦，寒，有小毒。油和涂治疮疥、杀虫。
茆质汗
颂曰∶生信州，叶青花白。七月采根。治风肿行血，有效。
胡堇草
颂曰∶生密州东武山田中，科叶似小堇菜，花紫色，似翘轺花，一科七叶，花出两、三
茎。春采苗。味辛，滑，无毒。主五脏营卫肌肉皮肤中瘀血，止痛散血，捣汁涂金疮。凡打
扑损伤筋骨，恶痈疖肿破。用同松枝、乳香、乱发灰、花桑柴炭同捣，丸弹子大。每酒服一
丸，其痛立止。
小儿群
颂曰∶生施州，丛高一尺以来，春夏生苗叶，无花，冬枯。其根味辛，性凉，无毒。同
左缠草（即旋花根）焙干，等分为末。每酒服一钱。治淋疾，无忌。
独脚仙
颂曰∶生福州，山林旁阴泉处多有之。春生苗，叶圆，上青下紫，脚长三、四寸，秋冬
叶落。夏连根叶采，焙为末。酒煎半钱服。治妇人血块。
撮石合草
颂曰∶生眉州平田中，茎高二尺以来，叶似谷叶，十二月萌芽，二月有花，不结实。其
苗味甘，无毒。二月采，疗金疮。
露筋草
颂曰∶生施州，株高三尺以来，春生苗，随即开花，结子碧绿色，四时不凋。其根味辛、
涩，性凉，无毒。主蜘蛛、蜈蚣伤。焙研，以白矾水调贴之。
(First Kind)
Yinan Cao (Southern Yi Grass)
Li [Shizhen] says: It grows in the valleys of southern Guang. It has pods about two chi long, containing thin slices resembling paper, as large as cicada wings. It primarily treats evil pathogens. Both men and women carry it in crimson silk pouches on their arms to ward off evil and stop fright. This grass grows in the south, hence its name. It is different from "Yinan" (son-producing plant) among Daylilies.
(Second Kind)
Tuode Hua (Tuode Flower)
Su Song records: It tastes sweet, is warm in nature, and non-toxic. It treats all kinds of wind-blood disorders; it is taken after being soaked in wine. It grows in the Western Regions and was brought by Hu people. The Hu people harvest this flower to brew wine, calling it "Sanle Jiang" (Three-Lemon Syrup/Wine).
(Twentieth Kind)
Jian Shucao (Jian Water Grass)
Su Song says: It grows in Fuzhou. Its branches and leaves resemble mulberry, remaining green throughout the year. Locals bake the leaves until dry, grind them into powder, and take them with warm wine to treat wandering wind-dampness pain.
Baiyaozu (Ancestor of Hundred Medicines)
Su Song says: It grows in Tiantai Mountain, remaining evergreen in winter and summer. Locals harvest the leaves in winter, which are effective in treating wind diseases.
Cuifengshi (Wind-Chasing Envoy)
Su Song says: It grows in Tiantai Mountain, remaining evergreen in winter and summer. Locals harvest the leaves in autumn, which are effective in treating wind diseases.
Li Shizhen says: Wujia Pi (Acanthopanacis Cortex), also known as Cuifengshi.
Cihu (Thorn Tiger)
Su Song says: It grows in Mozhou, not withering in winter. The roots, leaves, and branches are harvested for medicine. It tastes sweet. It treats all kinds of swelling, wind, and gouty disorders. It is chopped, baked, ground into powder, and taken with wine, one qian per dose. Li Shizhen says: According to *Shouyu Fang*: To treat Danliu (erysipelas-like tumors), use Huci (which is Shouxing Cao), crush it to extract juice, and apply it topically. There is also Funiu Hua, also named Gehuci.
Shixiaoyao Cao (Stone Carefree Grass)
Su Song says: It grows in Changzhou, present year-round without flowers or fruits. It tastes bitter, is slightly cold, and non-toxic. It treats paralysis and various wind disorders causing immobility of hands and feet. It is ground into powder, mixed with refined honey to make pills the size of wutong seeds. Take twenty pills with wine, twice a day. Recovery occurs within one hundred days. Long-term use benefits qi and lightens the body. Initial intake may cause slight discomfort.
Huangliaolang (Yellow Liaolang)
Su Song says: It grows in Tiantai Mountain, remaining evergreen in winter and summer. Locals harvest the roots, which are effective in treating wind diseases.
Li Shizhen says: According to *Yixue Zhengzhuan*, Huangliaolang is commonly known as Daozha Ci. To treat sore throat, rub the root to extract juice, add a little wine, and drip it into the affected area for immediate relief. Also, according to *Yixue Jicheng*: For toothache, burn the Daozha Ci on a knife, collect the soot, dip cotton in it, and insert it into the painful spot to stop pain immediately.
Huanghuale (Yellow Flowered)
Su Song says: It grows in Xinzhou. Green leaves sprout in spring, flowers bloom in March resembling chili flowers, yellow in color, and bears fruit in autumn. It can be harvested at any time and is effective in treating throat and dental diseases.
Bailiangjin (Hundred Taels of Gold)
Su Song says: It grows in Rongzhou, Hezhong Fu, and Yun'an Jun. The seedlings are two to three chi high, with a woody stem that does not wither in winter. Leaves resemble lychee leaves; initially green on both sides, turning purple on the back and green on the front in autumn. Flowers are blue-green in early autumn. Fruits are bean-sized, green when raw, red when ripe. Roots can be harvested anytime, removing the heartwood. It tastes bitter, is neutral in nature, and non-toxic. It treats stagnation-heat and sore throat/swelling; hold an inch length in the mouth and swallow the juice. Those from Hezhong have red roots like turnips, thin green stems, and open small yellow flowers in April resembling starry flowers. Harvest roots in May, one chi long, dry them for use. It treats wind-phlegm.
Di Qiezi (Earth Eggplant)
Su Song says: It grows in Shangzhou, flowering and fruiting in March. Harvest in May and June, dry in shade. It tastes slightly pungent, is warm, and slightly toxic. It treats stroke-induced phlegm-paralysis, clears heat-toxins, breaks firm accumulations, unblocks the diaphragm, reduces abscesses/sores/furuncles, disperses blood stasis, and induces abortion.
Tianmucao (Field Mother Grass)
Su Song says: It grows in Linjiang Jun, without flowers or fruits. Harvest roots in March. It is cool in nature. It treats irritability and heat, especially effective for pediatric wind-heat.
Tianma (Field Hemp)
Su Song says: It grows in fields and stream banks in Xinzhou. Green leaves grow in spring and summer, producing small pods in July and August. Harvest leaves in winter months. It treats carbuncles.
Jiexincao (Mustard Heart Grass)
Su Song says: It grows in Zizhou, with white vines and yellow roots. Harvest seedlings and leaves in April. Grind into powder to treat sores and scabies, very effective.
Ku Jiezi (Bitter Mustard Seed)
Su Song says: It grows in Qinzhou. Seedlings are over one chi long, with green stems and willow-like leaves. It opens white flowers resembling elm samaras, and produces black seeds. It tastes bitter, is greatly cold, and non-toxic. It brightens the eyes and treats blood-wind irritability.
Bulicao (Cloth Weaving Grass)
Su Song says: It grows in the plains of Nan'en Zhou. Stems are three to four chi high, leaves larger than plum leaves. It does not flower in summer but bears fruit; ingestion causes diarrhea. Harvest root bark, bake and grind into powder. It tastes bitter, is cold, and slightly toxic. Mix with oil and apply to treat sores/scabies and kill parasites.
Maozhihan (Mao Zhi Han)
Su Song says: It grows in Xinzhou, with green leaves and white flowers. Harvest roots in July. It treats wind-swelling and promotes blood circulation, effective.
Hu Jincao (Hu Violet Grass)
Su Song says: It grows in the fields of Dongwu Mountain, Mizhou. Clumps have leaves resembling small violets, purple flowers resembling Scrophularia flowers. One clump has seven leaves, with flowers emerging from two or three stems. Harvest seedlings in spring. It tastes pungent, slippery, and is non-toxic. It treats blood stasis in the five zang organs, Ying-Wei, muscles, and skin. It stops pain and disperses blood. Crush to extract juice and apply to metallic wounds. For any blunt trauma injuring bones and tendons, or malignant abscesses/furuncles breaking open: Use this herb together with pine branches, Frankincense (Ruxiang), ash of tangled hair, and charcoal from flower-sandalwood wood. Pound together to make pills the size of bullets. Take one pill with wine per dose; pain stops immediately.
Xiao'erqun (Children's Group)
Su Song says: It grows in Shizhou, clustering about one chi high. Seedlings and leaves grow in spring and summer, no flowers, withers in winter. Roots taste pungent, are cool, and non-toxic. Dry together with Zuochancao (Zixia Gen / Convolvulus Root) in equal parts, grind into powder. Take one qian with wine per dose. Treats strangury (lin disease) without contraindications.
Du Jiaoxian (Lone Foot Immortal)
Su Song says: It grows in Fuzhou, often found near shady springs in forests. Seedlings sprout in spring; leaves are round, green above and purple below, with a stalk three to four cun long. Leaves fall in autumn and winter. Harvest whole plant including roots and leaves in summer, bake and grind into powder. Decoct half a qian in wine and take. Treats blood masses in women.
Cuo Shihe Cao (Pinch Stone Combine Grass)
Su Song says: It grows in flat fields of Meizhou. Stems are over two chi high, leaves resemble grain leaves. Sprouts in December, flowers in February, does not bear fruit. Seedlings taste sweet and are non-toxic. Harvest in February to treat metallic wounds.
Lu Jincao (Dew Vein Grass)
Su Song says: It grows in Shizhou. Plants are over three chi high. Seedlings sprout in spring, followed immediately by flowering and bearing dark green seeds. It remains evergreen. Roots taste pungent and astringent, are cool, and non-toxic. It treats spider and centipede bites. Bake, grind into powder, mix with alum water, and apply as a paste.