（宋《开宝》附）
【释名】石苏。
【集解】志曰∶石香 ，生蜀郡陵、荣、资、简、州，及南中诸处，生山岩石缝中。二
月、八月采，苗茎花实俱可用。
宗 曰∶处处有之，但山中临水附崖处或有之，不必山岩石缝也。九月、十月尚有花
时珍曰∶香薷、石香薷，一物也，但随所生而名尔。生平地者，叶大；崖石者叶细，
可通用之。
【气味】辛香，温，无毒。
【主治】调中温胃，止霍乱吐泻，心腹胀满，脐腹痛肠鸣，（《开宝》）。功比香薷更胜（萧
炳）。制硫黄（时珍）。
（《本经》中品）
【释名】爵麻（《吴普》）、香苏（《别录》）、赤眼老母草（《唐本》）。
时珍曰∶爵床不可解。按吴氏本草作爵麻，甚通。
【集解】别录曰∶爵床生汉中川谷及田野。恭曰∶此草生平泽熟田近道旁，似香 ，叶
长而大，或如荏且细，俗名赤眼老母草。时珍曰∶原野甚多。方茎对节，与大叶香薷一样。
但香薷搓之气香，而爵床搓之不香微臭，以此为别。
茎叶
【气味】咸，寒，无毒。时珍曰∶微辛。
【主治】腰脊痛，不得着床，俯仰艰难，除热，可作浴汤。（本经）疗血胀下气。治杖
疮，捣汁涂之立瘥。（苏恭） 赤车使者（唐本草）
【释名】小锦枝（炮炙论。）
【集解】恭曰∶赤车使者，苗似香 、兰香，叶茎赤，根紫赤色，八月、九月采根，晒
干。
保升曰∶生荆州、襄州，根紫如茜根，二月、八月采。时珍曰∶此与爵床相类，但以根
色紫赤为别尔。
根
【修治】 曰∶此草原名小锦枝。凡用并粗捣，以七岁童子小便拌蒸，晒干入药。
【气味】辛、苦，温，有毒。（权曰∶有小毒。）
【主治】风冷邪疰，蛊毒症瘕，五脏积气。（苏恭）治恶风冷气。服之悦泽肌皮，好颜
色（甄权）。
【发明】颂曰∶古方治大风风痹，有赤车使者酒。今人稀用，鲜有识者。
时珍曰∶上古辟瘟疫邪气，有赤车使者丸。此药不怪，苟加询采，必能得之，但古今名
称或不同耳。
(Song Dynasty *Kaibao Bencao* Appendix)
[Names] Shisu (Stone Perilla).
[Collection and Explanation] Su Song stated: Shi Xiangru grows in Ling, Rong, Zi, Jian, and Zhou prefectures of Shu commandery, as well as various places in the Southern regions. It grows in rock crevices on mountains. It is harvested in February and August; the seedlings, stems, flowers, and fruits are all usable.
Kou Zongshi stated: It is found everywhere, but may be present in mountainous areas near water and attached to cliffs; it does not necessarily have to be in rock crevices. Flowers may still be present in September and October.
Li Shizhen stated: Xiangru (Perillae Herba) and Shi Xiangru are the same substance, named differently according to their habitat. Those growing in flatlands have large leaves; those growing on cliffs and rocks have fine leaves. Both can be used interchangeably.
[Flavor and Properties] Pungent and fragrant, warm, non-toxic.
[Indications] Regulates the Middle Jiao and warms the Stomach; stops vomiting and diarrhea caused by Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome); treats abdominal distension and fullness, periumbilical pain, and borborygmus (*Kaibao Bencao*). Its efficacy surpasses that of Xiangru (Xiao Bing). It can neutralize the toxicity of Sulfur (Li Shizhen).
(*Shennong Bencao Jing*, Middle Grade)
[Names] Juema (*Wu Pu Bencao*), Xiangsu (*Mingyi Bielu*), Chiyan Laomucao (*Xinxiu Bencao*).
Li Shizhen stated: The name "Juechuang" is inexplicable. According to Wu's *Bencao*, it is written as "Juema," which makes perfect sense.
[Collection and Explanation] Tao Hongjing in *Mingyi Bielu* stated: Juechuang grows in river valleys and fields in Hanzhong. Su Gong stated: This herb grows in marshes, cultivated fields near roadsides. It resembles Xiangru, with long and large leaves, or sometimes like Ren and thin. The common name is Chiyan Laomucao. Li Shizhen stated: It is abundant in wild fields. The stem is square, nodes are opposite, identical to Da Ye Xiangru. However, rubbing Xiangru yields a fragrant smell, whereas rubbing Juechuang yields no fragrance and a slight odor; this distinguishes them.
Stems and Leaves
[Flavor and Properties] Salty, cold, non-toxic. Li Shizhen stated: Slightly pungent.
[Indications] Treats lower back and spine pain, inability to lie down, difficulty in bending and stretching; clears heat; can be used as a bath decoction (*Ben Jing*). Treats blood distension and directs Qi downward. Treats contusions from beating; apply crushed juice topically for immediate healing (Su Gong).
Chi Che Shi Zhe (*Tang Bencao*)
[Names] Xiao Jinzhi (*Leigong Paozhi Lun*).
[Collection and Explanation] Su Gong stated: Chi Che Shi Zhe has seedlings resembling Xiangru and Lanxiang; stems and leaves are red; roots are purplish-red. Harvest roots in August and September and dry them.
Bao Sheng stated: Grows in Jingzhou and Xiangzhou; roots are purple like Qian Gen (Rubia cordifolia Radix et Rhizoma), harvested in February and August. Li Shizhen stated: This is similar to Juechuang, distinguished only by the purplish-red color of the root.
Roots
[Processing] Lei Xiao stated: This herb was originally named Xiao Jinzhi. When used, it must be coarsely crushed, mixed with urine from a seven-year-old boy, steamed, dried, and then used in medicine.
[Flavor and Properties] Pungent, bitter, warm, toxic. (Lei Xiao stated: Slightly toxic.)
[Indications] Treats wind-cold evil transmission, Gu poison, Zheng masses, and accumulation of Qi in the five Zang organs (Su Gong). Treats aversion to wind and cold qi. Ingestion makes skin and flesh lustrous and improves complexion (Zhen Quan).
[Invention and Elucidation] Su Song stated: Ancient prescriptions for treating severe wind-bi syndrome include Chi Che Shi Zhe Wine. It is rarely used today, and few recognize it.
Li Shizhen stated: In ancient times, there was Chi Che Shi Zhe Pill to ward off epidemic pestilence and evil Qi. This herb is not strange; if inquired about and collected, it can certainly be obtained; it is merely that names may differ between ancient and modern times.