（《拾遗》）
【集解】藏器曰∶生人家阶庭湿处，高三、二寸，苗叶似幂KT 。江东有之，北土无
也。
【气味】辛，寒，有小毒。
【主治】瘰 丹毒，小儿无辜寒热，大腹痞满，痰饮膈上热。生研汁服一合，当吐出宿
物。去疟为上（藏器）。
（《拾遗》）
【集解】藏器曰∶生阶庭间，高二、三寸，叶细有雁齿，似离鬲草。北地不生。
【气味】缺。
【主治】小儿酢疮，头小而硬者，煮汤浴，并捣敷。丹毒入腹者必危，可饮冷药，及用
此洗之。又 汁滴目，明目去翳（藏器）。
（宋《图经》）
【集解】颂曰∶生合州、筠州，多于石上贴壁而生。如人掌形，故以名之。叶细而长，
春生，至冬犹有。四时采之。
【气味】微苦，涩，寒，无毒。
【主治】肠痔泻血，与甘草浸酒服（苏颂）。焙末油调，掺小儿白秃疮（时珍）。
（宋《图经》）
【集解】颂曰∶生施州石崖上。苗高一尺以来，其状如棕，四季有叶无花。土人采根去
粗皮，入药。
【气味】甘、辛，温，无毒。
【主治】妇人血气并五劳七伤。以根同半天回、鸡翁藤、野兰根四味洗焙为末。每服二
钱，温酒下。丈夫无所忌，
妇人忌鸡、鱼、湿面（苏颂）。
【附录】鸡翁藤 颂曰∶生施州。蔓延大木上，有叶无花。味辛，性温，无毒。采无时
半天回
颂曰∶生施州。春生苗，高二尺以来，赤斑色，至冬苗枯。土人夏月采根，味苦、涩，
性温，无毒。
野兰根
颂曰∶生施州。丛生，高二尺以来，四时有叶无花。其根味微苦，性温，无毒。采无时。
方并见上。
(From *Bencao Shiyi* [Supplement to Materia Medica])
[Collected Explanations] Chen Cangqi stated: It grows in damp places on the steps and courtyards of households, about two or three cun tall. The seedlings and leaves resemble *Mikuang* (a type of plant). It is found in the Jiangdong region but not in the northern lands.
[Flavor and Properties] Pungent, cold, slightly toxic.
[Indications] Scrofula (Luo Li), erysipelas (Dan Du), pediatric innocent fever and chills (Xiao'er Wugu Hanre), abdominal distension and fullness (Dafu Piman), and phlegm-fluid retention with heat above the diaphragm. Crushed fresh and taken as juice, one he, it should induce vomiting of retained substances. It is superior for treating malaria (Chen Cangqi).
(From *Bencao Shiyi* [Supplement to Materia Medica])
[Collected Explanations] Chen Cangqi stated: It grows between steps and courtyards, two or three cun tall. The leaves are slender with serrated edges resembling goose teeth, similar to *Lige Cao*. It does not grow in the north.
[Flavor and Properties] Not recorded.
[Indications] Pediatric acid sores (Xiao'er Suan Chuang); for those that are small and hard at the head, boil a decoction for bathing and apply crushed herb externally. Erysipelas entering the abdomen is critical; one may drink cold-natured medicines and wash with this herb's decoction. Additionally, dripping its juice into the eyes clears vision and removes nebula (Chen Cangqi).
(From Song Dynasty *Tujing Bencao* [Illustrated Classic of Materia Medica])
[Collected Explanations] Su Song stated: It grows in Hezhou and Yinzhou, often adhering to rock walls. Its shape resembles a human palm, hence its name. The leaves are slender and long, sprouting in spring and persisting through winter. It can be harvested in all four seasons.
[Flavor and Properties] Slightly bitter, astringent, cold, non-toxic.
[Indications] Hematochezia due to intestinal hemorrhoids (Chang Zhi Xie Xue); take soaked in wine with Licorice Root (*Gancao*) (Su Song). Bake until dry, grind into powder, mix with oil, and sprinkle on pediatric white tinea capitis (Bai Tu Chuang) (Shizhen).
(From Song Dynasty *Tujing Bencao* [Illustrated Classic of Materia Medica])
[Collected Explanations] Su Song stated: It grows on stone cliffs in Shizhou. The seedlings are about one chi tall, resembling palm trees, bearing leaves year-round without flowers. Locals harvest the roots, remove the coarse bark, and use them in medicine.
[Flavor and Properties] Sweet, pungent, warm, non-toxic.
[Indications] Women's blood and qi disorders, along with the five exhaustions and seven injuries (Wulao Qishang). Use the root combined with Ban Tian Hui, Ji Weng Teng, and Ye Lan Gen (four herbs). Wash, bake, and grind into fine powder. Take two qian per dose, washed down with warm wine. There are no restrictions for men; women should avoid chicken, fish, and wet dough (Su Song).
[Appendix] Ji Weng Teng: Su Song stated: Grows in Shizhou. It creeps over large trees, having leaves but no flowers. Pungent, warm, non-toxic. Harvest anytime.
Ban Tian Hui: Su Song stated: Grows in Shizhou. Sprouts in spring, about two chi tall, with red mottled patterns; the seedlings wither in winter. Locals harvest the roots in summer. Bitter, astringent, warm, non-toxic.
Ye Lan Gen: Su Song stated: Grows in Shizhou. Grows in clusters, about two chi tall, bearing leaves year-round without flowers. The root is slightly bitter, warm, non-toxic. Harvest anytime.
Prescriptions are listed above.