（宋《开宝》）
【释名】竹膏。
志曰∶天竺黄生天竺国。今诸竹内往往得之。人多烧诸骨及葛粉等杂之。
大明曰∶此是南海边竹内尘沙结成者。
宗 曰∶此是竹内所生，如黄土着竹成片者。
时珍曰∶按∶吴僧赞宁云∶竹黄生南海镛竹中。此竹极大，又名天竹。其内有黄，可以
疗疾。本草作天竺者，非矣。 竹亦有黄。此说得之。
【气味】甘，寒，无毒。
大明曰∶平。伏粉霜。
【主治】小儿惊风天吊，去诸风热，镇心明目，疗金疮止血，滋养五脏（《开宝》）。治
中风痰壅，猝失音不语，小儿客忤痫疾（大明
【发明】宗 曰∶天竹黄凉心经，去风热。作小儿药尤宜，和缓故也。
时珍曰∶竹黄出于大竹之津气结成，其气味功用与竹沥同，而无寒滑之害。
【附方】新一。
小儿惊热∶天竹黄二钱，雄黄、牵牛末各一钱，研匀，面糊丸粟米大。每服三、五丸，
薄荷汤下。（钱乙方）
（宋《嘉 》）
【集解】藏器曰∶此是笋欲成竹时立死者，色黑如漆，五、六月收之。苦竹、桂竹多生
此。别有仙人杖草，见草部。又枸杞亦名仙人杖，与此同名。
【气味】咸，平，无毒。大明曰∶冷。
【主治】哕气呕逆，小儿吐乳，大人吐食反胃，辟 ，并水煮服之（藏器）。小儿惊痫
及夜啼，置身伴睡良。又烧为末，水服方寸匕，主痔病。忌牛肉（大明）。
煮汁服，下鱼骨鲠（时珍）。
(Recorded in the Song Dynasty *Kaibao Bencao*)
[Names] Bamboo Paste.
Su Song stated: Tianzhu Huang (Calamus Resin) originates from the country of Tianzhu (India). It is often obtained from the interior of various bamboos today. People frequently adulterate it with burnt bones and Polygonum multiflorum powder, among other impurities.
Kou Zongshi stated: This is formed by dust and sand condensing within bamboo near the South Sea.
Su Song stated: This grows inside the bamboo, appearing like yellow earth adhering to the bamboo in sheets.
Li Shizhen stated: According to research, Wu monk Zan Ning said: Zhu Huang (Bamboo Yellow) grows in the Yong bamboo of the South Sea. This bamboo is extremely large, also known as Tianzhu. The interior contains a yellow substance that can treat diseases. The Bencao texts writing it as "Tianzhu" are incorrect. Bamboo itself also has yellow parts. This explanation is accurate.
[Properties and Flavors] Sweet, cold, non-toxic.
Kou Zongshi stated: Neutral. Incompatible with Longgu (Fossilized Bones) and Qianfen (Calomel).
[Indications] Pediatric convulsions and Tian Diao Feng (a type of pediatric convulsion), dispelling various wind-heat, calming the heart and brightening the eyes, treating traumatic injuries and stopping bleeding, nourishing the five zang organs (*Kaibao Bencao*). Treating stroke with phlegm obstruction, sudden aphasia, pediatric Ke Wu (fright syndrome), and epilepsy (Kou Zongshi).
[Analysis and Clarification] Su Song stated: Tianzhu Huang cools the Heart meridian and dispels wind-heat. It is particularly suitable for pediatric use due to its mild nature.
Li Shizhen stated: Zhu Huang is formed from the sap and qi of large bamboos. Its properties and functions are identical to Zhuli (Bamboo Sap), but without the cold and slippery side effects.
[Attached Prescriptions] One new prescription.
Pediatric heat from fright: Tianzhu Huang 2 qian, Xionghuang (Realgar) and Qianniu (Pharbitis Seed) powder each 1 qian, ground uniformly, made into pills the size of millet grains using wheat paste. Take 3–5 pills per dose, washed down with Mint Decoction (Qian Yi's formula).
(Recorded in the Song Dynasty *Jiayou Bencao*)
[Collection and Explanation] Chen Cangqi stated: This refers to shoots that die immediately when they are about to become bamboo; the color is black like lacquer, harvested in the fifth and sixth lunar months. Ku Zhu (Bitter Bamboo) and Gui Zhu (Cassia Bamboo) often produce this. There is also a herb called Xianren Zhang (Immortal Staff), see the Herb section. Gouqi (Lycium Fruit) is also named Xianren Zhang, sharing the same name.
[Properties and Flavors] Salty, neutral, non-toxic. Kou Zongshi stated: Cold.
[Indications] Hiccups and vomiting, pediatric milk regurgitation, adult food vomiting and reverse flow dysphagia, warding off pathogenic factors, taken after boiling in water (Chen Cangqi). Treating pediatric convulsions and night crying; placing the child to sleep alongside it is effective. Also, burning it into powder and taking one fangcun bi (approx. 3-5 grams) with water treats hemorrhoids. Avoid beef (Kou Zongshi).
Boiled juice taken orally expels fish bones stuck in the throat (Li Shizhen).