（宋《嘉 》）
【校正】承曰∶宜入草部。
【释名】兜娄婆香。
时珍曰∶豆叶曰藿，其叶似之，故名。《楞严经》云∶坛前以兜娄婆香煎水洗浴。即此。
《法华经》谓之多摩罗跋香，《金光明经》谓之钵怛罗香，皆兜娄二字梵言也。涅 又谓之
迦算香。
【集解】禹锡曰∶按《南州异物志》云∶藿香出海边国，形如都梁，叶似水苏，可着衣
服中。嵇含《南方草木状》云∶出交 、九真、武平、兴古诸地，吏民自种之，榛生，五、
六月采，晒干乃芬香。
颂曰∶藿香岭南多有之，人家亦多种。二月生苗，茎梗甚密，作丛，叶似桑而小薄，六
月、七月采之，须黄色乃可收。《金楼子》及《俞益期笺》皆云∶扶南国人言五香共是一木。
其根是旃檀，节是沈香，花是鸡舌，叶是藿香，胶是熏陆。故本草以五香共条，义亦出此。
今南中藿香乃是草类，与嵇含所说正相符合。范晔《合香方》云∶零藿虚燥。古人乃以合熏
香，即此扶南之说，似涉欺罔也。
时珍曰∶藿香方茎有节中虚，叶微似茄叶。洁古、东垣惟用其叶，不用枝梗。今人并枝
梗用之，因叶多伪故耳。《唐史》云∶顿逊国出藿香，插枝便生，叶如都梁者，是也。刘欣
期《交州记》，言藿香似苏合香者，谓其气相似，非谓形状也。
枝叶
【气味】辛，微温，无毒。
元素曰∶辛、甘。又曰∶甘、苦，气浓味薄，浮而升，阳也。
杲曰∶可升可降，阳也。入手、足太阴经。
【主治】风水毒肿，去恶气，止霍乱心腹痛（《别录》）。脾胃吐逆为要药（苏颂）。助胃
气，开胃口，进饮食（元素）。温中快气，肺虚有寒，上焦壅热，饮酒口臭，煎汤漱口（好
古）。
【发明】杲曰∶芳香之气助脾胃，故藿香能止呕逆，进饮食。好古曰∶手、足太阴之药。
故入顺气乌药散，则补肺；入黄 、四君子汤，则补脾也。
【附方】新六。升降诸气∶藿香一两，香附（炒）五两，为末，每以白汤点服一钱。（《经
效济世方》）霍乱吐泻垂死者，服之回生。用藿香叶、陈皮各半两，水二盏，煎一盏，温服。
（《百一选方》）暑月吐泻∶滑石（炒）二两，藿香二钱半，丁香五分为末。每服一二钱，淅
米泔调服。（禹讲师《经验方》）胎气不安，气不升降，呕吐酸水。香附、藿香、甘草二钱。
为末。每服二钱，入盐少许，沸汤调服之。（《圣惠》）香口去臭∶藿香洗净，煎汤，时时噙
漱。（《摘玄方》）
冷露疮烂∶藿香叶、细茶等分，烧灰，油调涂叶上，贴之。（《应验方》）
(Sourced from the Song Dynasty "Jia You Ben Cao")
[Correction] Chen Cheng stated: It should be classified under the Grass section.
[Names] Dou Lou Po Xiang (Douloupo Incense).
Li Shizhen said: The leaves of beans are called "Huo" (broad bean leaves); this plant's leaves resemble them, hence the name. The *Shurangama Sutra* states: "Before the altar, bathe with water decocted from Douloupo incense." This refers to this plant. The *Lotus Sutra* calls it Duoma Luoba Xiang (Tamala Incense), and the *Golden Light Sutra* calls it Botaluo Xiang (Bhadra Incense); both are Sanskrit transliterations of "Dou Lou". The Nirvana Sutra also calls it Jiasuan Xiang (Kasaya Incense).
[Collection and Explanation] Yu Xi quoted in Su Song said: According to the *Nan Zhou Yi Wu Zhi* (Records of Strange Things from Southern Provinces): Huoxiang grows in coastal countries, resembling Duliang incense in shape, with leaves similar to Elsholtzia splendens (Shuisu), and can be placed among clothes. Ji Han in the *Nanfang Caomu Zhuang* (Records of Plants and Trees in the South) stated: It is produced in Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen, Wuping, and Xinggu regions; officials and commoners cultivate it themselves. It grows wild, harvested in the fifth and sixth lunar months, and becomes fragrant after sun-drying.
Su Song said: Huoxiang is abundant in Lingnan, and households often cultivate it. Seedlings emerge in the second lunar month; stems are dense and grow in clumps. Leaves resemble mulberry leaves but are smaller and thinner. Harvested in the sixth and seventh lunar months; must turn yellow before collection. Both the *Jin Lou Zi* and *Yu Yiqi Jian* state that people from Funan claimed the five fragrances come from one tree. Its root is Sandalwood (Zhan Tan), nodes are Agarwood (Chen Xiang), flowers are Clove (Ji She), leaves are Huoxiang, and resin is Frankincense (Xun Lu). Thus, herbal texts list the five fragrances under one entry, a concept derived from this source. However, current southern Huoxiang is a herbaceous plant, which aligns perfectly with Ji Han's description. Fan Ye's *He Xiang Fang* (Incense Formulas) states: "Linghuo is empty and dry." Ancients used it to compound incense, relying on the Funan theory, which seems deceptive.
Li Shizhen said: Huoxiang has square stems with nodes and hollow interiors; leaves slightly resemble eggplant leaves. Zhang Yuansu and Li Dongyuan used only its leaves, not the stems. Modern practitioners use both stems and leaves, largely due to the prevalence of counterfeit leaves. The *Book of Tang* records: Dunxun country produces Huoxiang; branches take root when inserted into soil, and leaves resemble Duliang incense—this is correct. Liu Xinqi's *Jiaozhou Ji* (Records of Jiaozhou) says Huoxiang resembles Suma He Xiang (Eleutherococcus/Amomum?), referring to the similarity in aroma, not shape.
Stems and Leaves
[Properties and Flavor] Pungent, slightly warm, non-toxic.
Zhang Yuansu said: Pungent, sweet. Also stated: Sweet, bitter; strong qi, thin flavor; floating and ascending, belonging to Yang.
Wang Gao said: Can ascend and descend, belonging to Yang. Enters the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian and Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian.
[Indications] Wind-water toxic swelling, removes foul odors, treats Huoluan (cholera-like syndrome) with heart and abdominal pain (*Mingyi Bielu*). It is the essential herb for treating spleen and stomach vomiting and reflux (Su Song). Assists stomach qi, opens the appetite, promotes food intake (Zhang Yuansu). Warms the middle and moves qi; for lung deficiency with cold, upper jiao stagnation and heat, bad breath from drinking alcohol; decoct as mouthwash (Hao Gu).
[Elucidation] Wang Gao said: The aromatic nature assists the spleen and stomach; thus, Huoxiang stops vomiting and promotes food intake. Hao Gu said: It is a herb for the Hand and Foot Taiyin meridians. Therefore, when added to Shunqi Wuyao San (Regulating Qi Wuyao Powder), it tonifies the lungs; when added to Huangqi Si Junzi Tang (Astragalus Four Gentlemen Decoction), it tonifies the spleen.
[Attached Prescriptions] Six new prescriptions. Regulating Ascending and Descending Qi: Huoxiang 1 liang, Xiangfu (stir-fried) 5 liang, powdered. Take 1 qian mixed with plain boiled water each time. (*Jing Xiao Ji Shi Fang*) For Huoluan with vomiting and diarrhea near death, administration restores life. Use Huoxiang leaves and Chenpi (aged tangerine peel) 0.5 liang each; decoct in 2 cups of water until 1 cup remains; take warm. (*Bai Yi Xuan Fang*) Vomiting and diarrhea in summer: Huashi (Talcum, stir-fried) 2 liang, Huoxiang 2.5 qian, Dingxiang (Clove) 0.5 fen, powdered. Take 1-2 qian each time, mixed with rice washing water. (Master Yu's *Experience Formula*) Fetal restlessness, failure of qi to ascend and descend, vomiting sour fluid. Xiangfu, Huoxiang, Gancao (Licorice) 2 qian each. Powdered. Take 2 qian each time, add a little salt, mix with boiling water. (*Sheng Hui Fang*) Fresh breath and odor removal: Wash Huoxiang clean, decoct in water, gargle frequently. (*Zhai Xuan Fang*) Cold dew sores and ulceration: Equal parts Huoxiang leaves and Xi Cha (fine tea), burned to ash, mixed with oil, applied on leaves, and patched onto the affected area. (*Ying Yan Fang*)