（《日华》）
【校正】《本经》原附桃核仁下，今分入此。
【集解】《别录》曰∶食桃树虫也。
藏器曰∶桑蠹去气，桃蠹辟鬼，皆随所出而各有功也。
【气味】辛，温，无毒。
【主治】杀鬼，邪恶不祥（《本经》）。食之肥人，悦
粪
【主治】辟温疫，令不相染。为末，水服方寸匕（《伤寒类要》）。
（《纲目》）
【集解】藏器曰∶此桂树中虫，辛美可啖。
时珍曰∶按∶《汉书·南奥王传》∶南越尉佗献桂蠹一器。又《大业拾遗录》云∶隋时始
安献桂蠹四瓶，以蜜渍之，紫色，辛香有味，啖之去痰饮之疾。则此物自汉、隋以来，用充
珍味矣。
【气味】辛，温，无毒。
【主治】去冷气（藏器）。除寒痰
粪
【主治】兽骨哽，煎醋漱咽（时珍）。
（《拾遗》）
【集解】藏器曰∶陶注詹糖云∶伪者以柘虫屎为之。此即柘蠹在木间食木之屎也。詹糖
烧之香，而此屎不香。既不相似，亦难为之。
屎
【主治】破血（藏器）。
（《纲目》）
【集解】时珍曰∶此即蝤蛴之在枣树中者。
屎
【主治】 耳出脓水。研
（《纲目》）
【集解】时珍曰∶竹蠹生诸竹中，状如小蚕。老则羽化为硬翅之蛾。
【气味】缺。
【主治】小儿蜡梨头疮。取慈竹内者，捣和牛溺涂之（时珍）。
【发明】时珍曰∶竹蠹虫，古方未见用者，惟《袖珍方》治小儿蜡梨
万毕术》云∶竹虫饮人，自言其诚。高诱注云∶以竹虫三枚，竹黄十枚，和匀
许，烧入酒中，令人饮之，勿至大醉。叩问其事，必得其诚也。此法传自古典，未试其果验
否，姑载之。
蛀末
【主治】 耳出脓水，汤火伤疮（时珍）。
【附方】新六。
耳出水∶苦竹蛀屑、野狼牙、白蔹等分，为末和匀，频掺之。（《圣惠》）。
耳出臭脓∶用竹蛀虫末、胭脂坯子等分，麝香少许，为末吹之。（《朱氏集验》）
耳脓作痛∶因水入耳内者∶如圣散∶用箭杆内蛀末一钱，腻粉一钱，麝香半钱，为末。
以绵杖缴尽，送药入耳，以绵塞定，有恶物放令流出，甚者三度必愈。（《普济》）。
汤火伤疮∶竹蠹蛀末，敷之。（《外台秘要》）
湿毒 疮∶枯竹蛀屑、黄柏末等分。先以葱、椒、茶汤洗净，搽之，日一上。
牙齿疼痛∶蛀竹屑、陈皮各一两，为末，乌梅肉同研如泥，敷之。（《救急方》）
[Correction] The *Shennong Bencao Jing* (Divine Farmer's Materia Medica) originally appended the Bamboo Borer under the entry for Peach Kernel. It is now separated and included in this entry.
[Ji Jie (Collected Explanations)] The *Mingyi Bielu* (Record of Famous Physicians) states: It is an insect that feeds on peach trees.
Li Cangqi stated: The Mulberry Borer removes Qi stagnation, while the Peach Borer wards off evil spirits; each possesses specific efficacy according to its habitat.
[Qi Wei (Flavor and Nature)] Pungent, Warm, Non-toxic.
[ Zhu Zhi (Main Indications)] Expels evil spirits and malevolent influences (from *Shennong Bencao Jing*). Consuming it promotes physical robustness and brings joy.
[ Zhu Zhi (Main Indications)] Prevents epidemic fevers, ensuring non-transmission. Grind into powder, take with water, one Fang Cun Bi (a square-inch measure) at a time (from *Shanghan Leiyao*).
(from *Bencao Gangmu*)
[Ji Jie (Collected Explanations)] Li Cangqi stated: This is an insect found in cinnamon trees; it is pungent, sweet, and edible.
Li Shizhen stated: According to the *Book of Han - Biography of Nanyue King*, Wu Tao, the Commandant of Nanyue, presented a vessel of Cinnamon Borers. Additionally, the *Daye Shiyilu* (Records of Lost Events of Daye) notes that during the Sui Dynasty, Shian Prefecture presented four bottles of Cinnamon Borers, preserved in honey, appearing purple-black with a pungent aroma and pleasant taste; consuming them eliminates phlegm-fluid retention. Thus, since the Han and Sui dynasties, this substance has been used as a delicacy.
[Qi Wei (Flavor and Nature)] Pungent, Warm, Non-toxic.
[ Zhu Zhi (Main Indications)] Disperses cold Qi (from Li Cangqi).
[ Zhu Zhi (Main Indications)] Treats bone splinters stuck in the throat; decoct vinegar, gargle, and swallow (from Li Shizhen).
(from *Bencao Shiyi*)
[Ji Jie (Collected Explanations)] Li Cangqi stated: Tao Hongjing’s commentary on Zhantang mentions: Counterfeit products are made from the feces of Zhe insects. These are indeed the feces excreted by Zhe Borers feeding on wood inside the tree. Zhantang emits fragrance when burned, whereas these feces do not. Since they are dissimilar, counterfeiting is difficult.
[ Zhu Zhi (Main Indications)] Breaks blood stasis (from Li Cangqi).
(from *Bencao Gangmu*)
[Ji Jie (Collected Explanations)] Li Shizhen stated: This refers to the larvae of longhorn beetles (Youqi) living within date trees.
[ Zhu Zhi (Main Indications)] Treats purulent discharge from the ear. Grind and apply.
(from *Bencao Gangmu*)
[Ji Jie (Collected Explanations)] Li Shizhen stated: The Bamboo Borer lives in various bamboos, resembling small silkworms. Upon maturity, it pupates and emerges as a hard-winged moth.
[Qi Wei (Flavor and Nature)] Missing.
[ Zhu Zhi (Main Indications)] Treats "Wax Pear Head Sores" in children. Take those from Cebu bamboo, crush and mix with cow urine, then apply topically (from Li Shizhen).
[Fa Ming (Elucidation)] Li Shizhen stated: The Bamboo Borer is rarely seen in ancient prescriptions. Only the *Xiuzhen Fang* uses it for treating children's wax pear sores... The *Wanbi Shu* records: If a person drinks wine after being influenced by bamboo worms, they will speak the truth. Gao You’s annotation states: Mix three bamboo worms with ten parts bamboo yellow, burn them into wine, and have the person drink it without becoming heavily intoxicated. When questioned, they will surely tell the truth. This method is transmitted from ancient classics; its efficacy remains untested, so it is recorded here tentatively.
[ Zhu Zhi (Main Indications)] Treats purulent otorrhea and scalds/burns (from Li Shizhen).
[ Fu Fang (Attached Prescriptions)] Six new prescriptions.
Ear Otorrhea (Clear Discharge): Equal parts of bitter bamboo borer debris, Wild Wolf Tooth (Aconitum carmichaelii side root), and Bai Lian (Ampelopsis glandulosa). Grind into powder, mix well, and sprinkle frequently into the ear (from *Taiping Shenghui Fang*).
Foul Purulent Otorrhea: Equal parts of bamboo borer powder and rouge base, with a small amount of Moschus (Musk). Grind into powder and insufflate into the ear (from *Zhu Shi Jiyan Fang*).
Painful Ear Pus (due to water entering the ear): Rusheng San (Like-Sage Powder): Use one qian of borer debris from arrow canes, one qian of Nifen (Calomel), and half a qian of Moschus. Grind into powder. Using a cotton swab to remove excess moisture, insert the medicine into the ear, plug with cotton, and allow foul matter to drain. Severe cases will heal after three applications (from *Puji Fang*).
Scalds and Burns: Apply bamboo borer debris powder to the affected area (from *Waitai Miyao*).
Damp-Toxin Sores: Equal parts of dried bamboo borer debris and Phellodendri Cortex (Huang Bo). First, cleanse the area with green onion, Sichuan pepper, and tea soup. Apply the powder once daily.
Toothache: One liang each of bamboo borer debris and Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel). Grind into powder, mash together with Prunus mume flesh (Wumei Rou) until paste-like, and apply to the affected tooth (from *Jiuji Fang*).