味辛、苦，温、微寒，无毒。主治心腹疝气，腹痛，益气，治 ，小儿不能行，疽疮，
阴蚀。男子阴痿，囊下湿，小便余沥，女人阴痒及腰脊痛，两脚疼痹风弱，五缓虚羸。补中
益精，坚筋骨，强志意。久服轻身耐老。一名豺漆，一名豺节。五叶者良。生汉中及宛朐。
五月、七月采茎。十月采根，阴干。（远志为之使，畏蛇蜕皮、玄参。）
今近道处处有，东间弥多，四叶者亦好，煮根茎酿酒，至益人，道家用此作灰，亦以煮
石
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味苦、甘，微温，无毒。主治乳妇内衄，中风余疾，大腹水肿，身、面、四肢浮肿，
节中水，金疮，痈肿疮脓。产后金疮内塞。一名虎兰，一名龙枣，一名虎蒲。生汝南诸大泽
傍，三月三日采，阴干。（防己为之使。）
今处处有，多生下湿地。叶微香，可煎油，或生泽傍，故名泽兰，亦名都梁香，可作浴
汤。人家多种之，而叶小异。今山中又有一种甚相似，茎方，叶小强，不甚香。既云泽兰，
又生泽傍，故山中者为非，而药家乃采用之。（《大观》卷九，《政和》二二二页）
味苦、辛，寒、微寒，无毒。主治心腹积聚，寒热邪气，通九窍，利大小便。治肠胃大
热，唾血，衄血，肠中聚血，痈肿诸疮，止渴，益精。一名牡蒙，一名众戎，一名童肠，一
名马行。生河西及宛朐山谷，三月采根，火炙使紫色。（畏辛夷。）
今方家皆呼为牡蒙，用之亦少。（《大观》卷八，《政和》二一一页）
[Cortex Acanthopanacis]
Pungent, bitter; warm, slightly cold; non-toxic. Mainly treats heart and abdominal hernia (lump formation and pain in the abdomen due to cold qi stagnation), abdominal pain, tonifies qi, treats children's inability to walk, carbuncles (deep-seated suppurative infections), yin erosion (ulceration of the external genitalia). In men: impotence (Yang deficiency with flaccidity), dampness under the scrotum, dribbling after urination. In women: pruritus vulvae, pain in the lower back and spine, pain and numbness in both legs, wind-induced weakness, five slacknesses with deficiency and emaciation (limb flaccidity and general debility). Tonifies the middle, benefits essence, strengthens sinews and bones, fortifies willpower. Long-term use lightens the body and delays aging. Also known as Chaiqi, also known as Chaijie. The five-leaf variety is superior. Grows in Hanzhong and Wanqu. Harvest stems in May and July; harvest roots in October; dry in shade. (Zhiyuan Radix serves as an assistant; fears snake skin molt and Scrophulariae Radix.)
Now it is found everywhere nearby, more abundant in the east. The four-leaf variety is also good. Boiling roots and stems to make wine is very beneficial to people. Daoists use this to make ash, and also to boil stones.
[Herba Lycopi]
Bitter, sweet; slightly warm; non-toxic. Mainly treats internal bleeding in lactating women, residual diseases after wind-stroke, massive abdominal edema, edema of the body, face, and four limbs, water accumulation in joints, metallic wounds, abscesses and sores with pus. Internal healing of metallic wounds postpartum. Also known as Hulan, also known as Longzao, also known as Hupu. Grows beside major marshes in Runan. Harvest on the third day of the third lunar month; dry in shade. (Fangji Radix serves as an assistant.)
Now it is found everywhere, mostly growing in low and damp places. Leaves are slightly fragrant, can be decocted for oil, or grows beside marshes, hence named Zelan (Marsh Orchid), also called Duliang Xiang, can be used for bath soup. Many households plant it, but leaves differ slightly. Now there is another variety in mountains that is very similar, with square stems, smaller and harder leaves, not very fragrant. Since it is called Zelan and grows beside marshes, the mountain variety is considered inferior, yet herbalists still adopt it. (Daguan Vol. 9, Zhenghe p. 222)
[Radix Pseudostellariae / Radix Scutellariae? - Note: Context suggests a specific herb often confused, here translated based on text]
Bitter, pungent; cold, slightly cold; non-toxic. Mainly treats heart and abdominal accumulations (masses in the abdomen), pathogenic cold and heat, opens the nine orifices, promotes urination and defecation. Treats excessive heat in stomach and intestines, hemoptysis (blood in sputum), epistaxis (nosebleed), blood accumulation in intestines, abscesses and various sores, stops thirst, benefits essence. Also known as Mumeng, also known as Zhongrong, also known as Tongchang, also known as Maxing. Grows in Hexi and valleys of Wanqu. Harvest roots in March; roast over fire until purple. (Xinyi Flos is feared.)
Now physicians all call it Mumeng, and its usage is rare. (Daguan Vol. 8, Zhenghe p. 211)