（音眉。《本经》上品）
【释名】蔷薇（《别录》）、山棘
、刺花（《纲目》）。
时珍曰∶此草蔓柔靡，依墙援而生，故名墙蘼。其茎多棘刺勒人，牛喜食之，故有山棘、
牛勒诸名。其子成簇而生，如营星然，故谓之营实。
【集解】《别录》曰∶营实生零陵川谷及蜀郡。八月、九月采，阴干。
弘景曰∶营实即蔷薇子也，以白花者为良。茎叶可煮作饮，其根亦可煮酿酒。
保升曰∶所在有之。蔓生，茎间多刺。其花有百叶，八出六出，或赤或白。子若杜棠子。
时珍曰∶蔷薇野生林堑间。春抽嫩蕻，小儿掐去皮刺食之。既长则成丛似蔓，而茎硬多
刺。小叶尖薄有细齿。四、五月开花，四出，黄心，有白色、粉红二者。结子成簇，生青熟
红。其核有白毛，如金樱子核，八月采之。根采无时。人家栽玩者，茎粗叶大，延长数丈。
花亦浓大，有白、黄、红、紫数色。花最大者名佛见笑，小者名木香，皆香艳可人，不入药
用。南番有蔷薇露，云是此花之露水，香馥异常。
营实
【气味】酸，温，无毒。《别录》曰∶微寒。
【主治】痈疽恶疮，结肉跌筋，败疮热气，阴蚀不瘳，利关节（《本经》）。久服轻身益
气
【附方】新一。
眼热昏暗∶营实、枸杞子、地肤子各二两，为末。每服三钱，温酒下。（《圣惠方》）
根
【气味】苦、涩，冷，无毒。
【主治】止泄痢腹痛，五脏客热，除邪逆气，疽癞诸恶疮，金疮伤挞，生肉复肌（《别
录》）。治热毒风，除邪气，止赤白痢，肠风泻血，通结血，治牙齿痛，小儿疳虫肚痛，痈
疽疥癣（大明）。头疮白秃（甄权）。除风热湿热，缩小便，止消渴（时珍）。
【发明】时珍曰∶营实、蔷薇根，能入阳明经，除风热湿热，生肌杀虫，故痈疽疮癣古
方常用，而泄痢、消渴、遗尿、好瞑，亦皆阳明病也。
【附方】旧七，新六。
消渴尿多∶蔷薇根一把，水煎，日服之。（《千金方》）
小便失禁∶蔷薇根煮汁饮，或为末酒服。野生白花者更良。（《圣惠方》）
少小尿床∶蔷薇根五钱，煎酒夜饮。（《外台秘要》）
小儿疳痢频数∶用生蔷薇根洗切，煎浓汁细饮，以愈为度。（《千金方》）
尸咽痛痒，语声不出∶蔷薇根皮、射干一两，甘草（炙）半两。每服二钱，水煎服之。
（《普
口舌糜烂∶蔷薇根，避风打去土，煮浓汁，温含冷吐。冬用根皮，夏用枝叶。口疮日久，
延及胸中生疮，三年以上不瘥者，皆效。（《千金方》）
小儿月蚀∶蔷薇根四两，地榆二钱，为末。先以盐汤洗过，敷之。（《全幼心鉴》）
痈肿疖毒，溃烂疼痛∶用蔷薇皮更炙熨之。（《千金方》）
筋骨毒痛，因患杨梅疮服轻粉毒药成者∶野蔷薇根白皮（洗）三斤，水酒十斤，煮一炷
香。
每日任饮，以愈为度。《邓笔峰杂兴方》∶用刺蔷薇根三钱，五加皮、木瓜、当归、茯苓各二
钱。以酒二盏，煎一盏，日服一次。
金疮肿痛∶蔷薇根烧灰。每白汤服方寸匕，一日三服。（《抱朴子》）
箭刺入肉，脓囊不出∶以蔷薇根末掺之，服鼠扑，十日即穿皮出也。（《外台秘要》）
骨哽不出∶蔷薇根末。水服方寸匕，日三。（同上）
叶
【主治】下疳疮。焙研，洗敷之。黄花者更良（《摄生方》）。
(Mirroring the pronunciation "Mei". Listed as a Superior Grade herb in *Shennong Bencao Jing* [Divine Farmer's Materia Medica]).
[Names] Qiangwei (Rose) (from *Bielu* [Additional Records]), Shanji (Mountain Thorn), Cihua (Thorny Flower) (from *Gangmu* [Compendium]).
Li Shizhen states: This plant has soft, creeping vines that grow by leaning on walls or other supports, hence the name Qiangmi. Its stems are covered with thorns that scratch people; cattle like to eat it, hence the names Shanji and Niule. Its fruits grow in clusters, resembling the Ying Star (a constellation), hence called Yingshi.
[Collection & Explanation] *Bielu* states: Yingshi grows in the valleys of Lingling and Shujun. It is harvested in August and September and dried in the shade.
Tao Hongjing states: Yingshi is the seed of Qiangwei (Rose); those with white flowers are superior. The stems and leaves can be boiled for drinking, and the roots can be used to brew wine.
Su Baosheng states: It is found everywhere. It grows as a vine with many thorns on the stems. The flowers have multiple petals (some double-flowered, some six or eight-petaled), and are either red or white. The fruit resembles that of Dutangzi (a type of crabapple).
Li Shizhen states: Wild Qiangwei grows in forests and ditches. In spring, tender shoots emerge; children pinch off the skin and thorns to eat them. As they mature, they form clumps similar to vines, but the stems become hard and thorny. The small leaves are pointed, thin, and have fine teeth. Flowers bloom in April and May, with four petals, yellow centers, appearing in white or pink varieties. Fruits grow in clusters, turning from green to red when ripe. The seeds have white hairs, resembling those of Jinyingzi (Cherokee Rose Hip), and are harvested in August. Roots can be harvested at any time. Cultivated varieties for ornamental purposes have thick stems and large leaves, extending several zhang long. Their flowers are also larger and richer in color, including white, yellow, red, and purple. The largest flowers are named "Fojianxiao" (Buddha Smiles), and the smaller ones "Muxiang" (Wood Fragrance); both are fragrant and beautiful but are not used medicinally. In the Southern Regions, there is "Qiangweilu" (Rose Water), said to be the dew from these flowers, exceptionally fragrant.
Yingshi (Rosa Laevigata Fruit / Cherokee Rose Fruit)
[Aroma and Flavor] Sour, warm, non-toxic. *Bielu* states: Slightly cold.
[Indications] Carbuncles, sores, and malignant ulcers; flesh knots and tendon injuries; heat toxicity in decaying sores; genital erosion that does not heal; promotes joint mobility (*Shennong Bencao Jing*). Long-term use lightens the body and benefits Qi.
[Prescriptions] One new prescription.
Eye heat and dimness: Yingshi, Gouqizi (Lycii Fructus), Difuzi (Kochiae Spinae Fructus), each 2 liang, ground into powder. Take 3 qian per dose, washed down with warm wine (*Taiping Shenghui Fang*).
Root
[Aroma and Flavor] Bitter, astringent, cold, non-toxic.
[Indications] Stops dysentery and abdominal pain; clears pathogenic heat in the five Zang organs; eliminates rebellious Qi; treats carbuncles, leprosy, and various malignant sores; heals metal wounds and bruises; regenerates flesh and restores muscle (*Bielu*). Treats wind-heat toxin; eliminates pathogenic factors; stops bloody and white dysentery; treats intestinal wind with bleeding; resolves blood stasis; treats toothache; treats pediatric malnutrition due to parasites and abdominal pain; treats carbuncles, sores, and scabies (*Kaibao Bencao*). Treats head sores and alopecia capitis (*Zhen Quan*). Clears wind-heat and damp-heat; reduces urination volume; stops thirst (*Li Shizhen*).
[Elucidation] Li Shizhen states: Yingshi and Qiangwei root enter the Yangming Meridian, clear wind-heat and damp-heat, regenerate flesh, and kill parasites. Therefore, they are commonly used in ancient prescriptions for carbuncles, sores, and tinea. Dysentery, thirst (Xiaoke), enuresis, and excessive sleepiness are all diseases of the Yangming Meridian.
[Prescriptions] Seven old prescriptions, six new prescriptions.
Thirst with polyuria: A handful of Qiangwei root, decocted in water, taken daily (*Qianjin Fang*).
Urinary incontinence: Drink the decoction of Qiangwei root, or take the powder with wine. Wild white-flowered varieties are better (*Taiping Shenghui Fang*).
Nocturnal enuresis in children: 5 qian of Qiangwei root, decocted in wine, taken at night (*Waitai Miyao*).
Frequent pediatric malnutrition dysentery: Use fresh Qiangwei root, wash and slice, decoct into a strong liquid, drink slowly until cured (*Qianjin Fang*).
Corpse throat (painful/swollen throat with hoarseness): Qiangwei root bark, Shegan (Belamcandae Rhizoma) 1 liang, Gancao (Licorice Root, honey-fried) 0.5 liang. Take 2 qian per dose, decocted in water (*Puji Fang*).
Oral and tongue ulceration: Qiangwei root, kept away from wind and cleaned of soil, decocted into a strong liquid, hold warm in mouth and spit out. Use root bark in winter, branches and leaves in summer. Effective even for chronic oral ulcers spreading to the chest over three years (*Qianjin Fang*).
Pediatric "Moon Eclipsing" (likely a specific dermatological condition or thrush): Qiangwei root 4 liang, Diyü (Sanguisorbae Radix) 2 qian, ground into powder. Wash the area with salt water first, then apply (*Quanyou Xinjian*).
Carbuncle swelling and boil toxins, painful and ulcerated: Apply roasted Qiangwei bark (*Qianjin Fang*).
Bone and tendon toxic pain caused by mercury poisoning from treating Syphilis (Yangmei Chuang): White bark of wild Qiangwei root (washed) 3 jin, water and wine 10 jin, decocted for the time it takes to burn one incense stick. Drink freely daily until cured. *Deng Bifeng Zaxing Fang*: Ci Qiangwei root 3 qian, Wujia Pi (Acanthopanacis Cortex), Mugua (Chaenomeles Fructus), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Fuling (Poria) each 2 qian. Decoct in 2 cups of wine until 1 cup remains, take once daily.
Metal wound swelling and pain: Burn Qiangwei root to ash. Take one fangcun bi (measure) with plain water, three times a day (*Baopuzi*).
Arrow splinter embedded in flesh, pus sac not draining: Sprinkle Qiangwei root powder on the wound, consume Shupu (likely a specific herb or animal product, context implies expulsion aid), the splinter will pierce through the skin in ten days (*Waitai Miyao*).
Fish bone stuck: Qiangwei root powder. Take one fangcun bi with water, three times a day (Same source).
Leaf
[Indications] Chancre (genital ulcer). Roast, grind, wash, and apply. Yellow-flowered varieties are better (*Shesheng Fang*).