（《拾遗》）
【释名】时珍曰∶其解毒之功如犀角，故曰草犀。
【集解】藏器曰∶草犀生衢、婺、洪、饶间。苗高二、三尺，独茎
，根如细辛。生水中者名水犀。
曰∶《广州记》云∶生岭南及海中，独茎对叶而生，如灯台草，根若细辛。
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【气味】辛，平，无毒。
【主治】解一切毒瓦斯，虎野狼虫虺所伤，溪毒野蛊恶刺等毒，并宜烧研服之，临死者亦得
活（李 ）。天行疟瘴寒热，咳嗽痰壅，飞尸喉痹疮肿，小儿寒热丹毒，中恶注忤，痢血等
病，煮汁服之。岭南及睦、婺间中毒者，以此及千金藤并解之（藏器）。
（《海药》）
【校正】并入《拾遗》金钗股。
【释名】金钗股。时珍曰∶石斛名金钗花，此草状似之，故名。
【集解】藏器曰∶金钗股生岭南及南海山谷，根如细辛，每茎三四十根。 曰∶忠州、
万州者亦佳，草茎功力相似。缘岭南多毒，家家贮之。时珍曰∶按《岭表录》云∶广中多蛊
毒，彼人以草药金钗股治之，十救八、九，其状如石斛也。又忍冬藤解毒，亦号金钗股，与
此同名云。
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【气味】苦，平，无毒。
【主治】解毒痈疽神验，以水煎服（李 ）。解诸药毒，煮汁服。亦生研，更烈，必大
吐下。如无毒，亦吐去热痰。疟瘴天行，蛊毒喉痹（藏器）。
(From *Bencao Shiyi* [Supplement to Materia Medica])
[Names] Li Shizhen stated: Its detoxification efficacy is like that of Rhinoceros Horn (Xijiao, 犀角), hence it is called Caoxi (Grass Rhino, 草犀).
[Collection and Explanation] Chen Zangqi stated: Caoxi grows in Quzhou, Wuzhou, Hongzhou, and Raozhou. The seedlings are two or three chi tall, with a single stem, and the root resembles Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin, 细辛). Those growing in water are named Shuixi (Water Rhino, 水犀).
Tao Hongjing stated: *Guangzhou Ji* records: It grows in Lingnan and the sea, with a single stem and opposite leaves, resembling Lysimachia christinae (Dengtaicao, 灯台草), and the root resembles Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin, 细辛).
[Odor and Flavor] Pungent, neutral, non-toxic.
[Indications] Resolves all kinds of toxic vapors; treats injuries from tigers, wild wolves, wild beasts, and venomous snakes; and resolves toxins such as stream poison, wild gu poison, and malignant thorns. It is suitable to be burned, ground into powder, and taken orally; even those near death can be saved (Li Xun). Treats epidemic malaria, miasma-induced alternating chills and fever, cough with copious phlegm obstruction, feishi (flying corpse syndrome), throat bi (sore throat/swelling), sores and swellings, pediatric alternating chills and fever, erysipelas, zhong'e (sudden evil invasion), zhuwu (obsession by evil spirits), dysentery with blood, etc. Decoct in water and drink. In Lingnan and between Mozhou and Wuzhou, for those poisoned, use this herb together with Thladianthae Radix (Qianjinteng, 千金藤) to resolve the toxin (Chen Zangqi).
(From *Haiyao Bencao* [Materia Medica of Sea Products])
[Correction] Merged under the entry for Jinchai Gu in *Bencao Shiyi*.
[Names] Jinchai Gu (Gold Hairpin Stem, 金钗股). Li Shizhen stated: Dendrobium nobile (Shihu, 石斛) is named Jinchaohua (Golden Hairpin Flower); this herb resembles its shape, hence the name.
[Collection and Explanation] Chen Zangqi stated: Jinchai Gu grows in the valleys of Lingnan and the South China Sea, with roots resembling Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin, 细辛), with thirty to forty roots per stem.
Tao Hongjing stated: Those from Zhongzhou and Wanzhou are also excellent, and the efficacy of the grass stems is similar. Because Lingnan has many poisons, every household stores it. Li Shizhen stated: According to *Lingbiao Lu*, Guangzhong has many gu poisons; locals treat them with the herbal medicine Jinchai Gu, saving eight or nine out of ten cases. Its appearance resembles Dendrobium nobile (Shihu, 石斛). Additionally, Lonicera japonica vine (Rendongteng, 忍冬藤) has detoxifying effects and is also called Jinchai Gu, sharing the same name.
[Odor and Flavor] Bitter, neutral, non-toxic.
[Indications] Extremely effective for resolving toxins and treating carbuncles and ulcers; decoct in water and take orally (Li Xun). Resolves various drug toxicities; decoct in water and drink. It can also be crushed raw and taken internally, which is more potent and will inevitably cause severe vomiting and purging. If there is no toxin, it can still expel hot phlegm. Treats malaria, miasma, epidemic diseases, gu poison, and throat bi (Chen Zangqi).