（《纲目》）
【集解】时珍曰∶水蕨似蕨，生水中。《吕氏春秋》云∶菜之美者，有云梦之 。即此
菜也。 音岂。
【气味】甘、苦，寒，无毒。
【主治】腹中痞积，淡煮食，一、二日即下恶物。忌杂食一月余乃佳（时珍。《卫生方》）。
（《拾遗》）
【校正】自草部移入此。
【释名】垂水（《尔雅》）、野豌豆（《纲目》）、大巢菜。
时珍曰∶案∶许慎《说文》云∶薇，似藿。乃菜之微者也。王安石《字说》云∶微贱所
食，因谓之薇。故《诗》以“采薇赋戍役”。孙炎注《尔雅》云∶薇草生水旁而枝叶垂于水，
故名垂水也。巢菜见翘摇下。
【集解】藏器曰∶薇生水旁，叶似萍，蒸食利人。《三秦记》云∶夷齐食之三年，颜多
不异。武王诫之，不食而死。
李 曰∶薇生海、池、泽中，水菜也。
时珍曰∶薇生麦田中，原泽亦有，故《诗》云∶“山有蕨、薇”，非水草也。即今野豌豆，
蜀入谓之巢菜。蔓生，茎叶气味皆似豌豆，其藿作蔬、入羹皆宜。《诗》云∶采薇采薇，
薇亦柔止。《礼记》云∶ 豕以薇。皆此物也。《诗疏》以为迷蕨，郑氏《通志》以为金樱芽，
皆谬矣。项氏云∶巢菜有大、小二种∶大者即薇，乃野豌豆之不实者，小者即苏东坡所谓元
修菜也。此说得之。
【气味】甘，寒，无毒。
【主治】久食不饥，调中，利大小肠（藏器）。利水道，下浮肿，润大肠（ ）。
(Compendium of Materia Medica)
[Collected Explanations] Li Shizhen said: Shuijue (Water Fern, *Pteris multifida*) resembles Jue (Fern, *Pteridophyta*), growing in water. The *Lüshi Chunqiu* states: "Among the delicious vegetables, there is the 'Qi' from Yunmeng." This refers to this vegetable. "Qi" is pronounced as "qi".
[Flavor and Toxicity] Sweet, bitter, cold, non-toxic.
[Indications] Abdominal masses and accumulations. Boiled plainly in water and eaten; within one or two days, it expels foul matter from the body. Avoid mixed foods for over a month for optimal results (Li Shizhen, citing *Weisheng Fang*).
(Collected Additions to Materia Medica)
[Correction] Transferred from the Herb Section to this section.
[Names] Chuishui (*Erya*), Wild Pea (*Bencao Gangmu*), Large Chao Cai.
Li Shizhen said: According to Xu Shen's *Shuowen Jiezi*, "Wei" resembles broad bean leaves. It is a minute type of vegetable. Wang Anshi's *Zi Shuo* states: "Food consumed by those of humble status," hence called Wei. Thus, the *Book of Songs* uses "Gathering Wei" to describe the life of border guards. Sun Yan's commentary on *Erya* states: "Wei grass grows by the water, with branches and leaves hanging over the water, hence named Chuishui (Hanging Water)." See the entry for Qiaoyao for details on Chao Cai.
[Collected Explanations] Chen Zangqi said: Wei grows by the water, its leaves resemble duckweed (*Lemna minor*). Steamed and eaten, it benefits people. The *San Qin Ji* records: "Bo Yi and Shu Qi ate it for three years, their complexions remained rosy and unchanged. King Wu admonished them, but they refused to eat [the grain of Zhou] and died."
Li Dang said: Wei grows by the sea, ponds, and marshes; it is an aquatic vegetable.
Li Shizhen said: Wei grows in wheat fields, and also in plains and marshes. Hence the *Book of Songs* says: "On the mountain are Jue and Wei," indicating it is not an aquatic plant. It is the current Wild Pea (*Vicia sativa*), known as Chao Cai in Shu. It climbs via vines; its stems and leaves resemble peas in taste and smell. Its leaves can be used as vegetables or in soups. The *Book of Songs* says: "Gather Wei, gather Wei, the Wei is tender." The *Book of Rites* mentions "Pigs fed on Wei." All refer to this plant. The commentary on the *Book of Songs* identifies it as Mi Jue, and Zheng Qiao's *Tongzhi* identifies it as the buds of *Rosa laevigata* (Cherokee Rose), both of which are erroneous. Xiang Shi stated: There are two types of Chao Cai, large and small. The large one is Wei, which is the seedless Wild Pea. The small one is what Su Dongpo called Yuanxiu Cai. This view is correct.
[Flavor and Toxicity] Sweet, cold, non-toxic.
[Indications] Long-term consumption prevents hunger, harmonizes the middle jiao, and promotes urination and bowel movements (Chen Zangqi). Promotes water passages, reduces edema, and moistens the large intestine (Li Dang).