味酸，温，无毒。主益气，咳逆上气，劳伤羸瘦，补不足，强阴，益男子精。养五脏，
除热，生阴中肌。一名会及，一名玄及。生齐山山谷及代郡。八月采实，阴干。（苁蓉为之
使，恶葳蕤，胜乌头。）
今第一出高丽，多肉而酸、甜，次出青州、冀州，味过酸，其核并似猪肾。又有建平者，
少
》卷七，《政和》一八五页）
味咸、苦、甘，平、微寒，无毒。主治青盲，目淫肤，赤白膜，眼赤痛泪出。治唇口青。
久服益精光，轻身。生龙门川泽，石决明生豫章。十月十日采，阴干百日。（蓍实为之使，
恶大麻子。）
龙门乃在长安北。今处处有。叶如茳芒，子形似马蹄，呼为马蹄决明。用之当捣碎。又
别
味苦、酸，平、微寒，有小毒。主治邪气腹痛，除血痹，破坚积，寒热，疝瘕，止痛，
利小便，益气。通顺血脉，缓中，散恶血，逐贼血，去水气，利胜膀大小肠，消痈肿，时行
寒热，中恶，腹痛，腰痛。一名白术，一名余容，一名犁食，一名解仓，一名 。生中岳川
谷及丘陵。二月、八月采根，曝干。（须丸为之使，恶石斛、芒硝，畏硝石、鳖甲、小蓟，
反藜芦。）
今出白山、蒋山、茅山最好，白而长大，余处亦有而多赤，赤者小利。世方以止痛，乃
不
味辛、苦，微温，有小毒。主治胸胁痛如刀刺，腹满，肠鸣幽幽，惊恐悸气。利五脏肠
胃，补血气，除寒热风痹，温中消谷，治喉咽痛，下蛊毒。一名利如，一名房图，一名白药
，一名梗草，一名荠 。生嵩高山谷及冤句。二、八月采根，曝干。（节皮为之使。得牡蛎
、远志治恚怒，得硝石、石膏治伤寒。畏白芨、龙眼、龙胆。）
近道处处有，叶名隐忍。二、三月生，可煮食之。桔梗治蛊毒甚验。世方用此，乃名荠
今别有荠 ，能解药毒，所谓乱人参者便是，非此桔梗，而叶甚相似。但荠 叶下光明、
滑
Sour in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily benefits Qi, treats coughing and rebellious Qi (cough with wheezing), emaciation and weakness due to labor injury, supplements deficiencies, strengthens Yin essence, and increases male Jing (essence). Nourishes the five Zang organs, clears heat, and promotes muscle growth in the Yin region. Also known as Huiji, also known as Xuanji. Grows in the valleys of Qi Mountain and Dai Commandery. Harvest the fruits in August and dry them in the shade. (Rou Cong Rong [Cistanche Herba] acts as its guiding herb; it is incompatible with Wei Rui [Asparagus Rhizome]; it can overcome the toxicity of Wu Tou [Aconite Root].)
Currently, the first quality comes from Goryeo, which has thick flesh and a sour, sweet taste. The next best comes from Qingzhou and Jizhou, which are overly sour, and their seeds resemble pig kidneys. There are also those from Jianping, which are less common.
Salty, bitter, and sweet in flavor, neutral and slightly cold in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats Qingmang (blindness or severe visual impairment), eye discharge or pterygium, red and white membranes on the eyes, red and painful eyes with tearing. Treats blue lips. Long-term consumption benefits Jing and vision, making the body light. Grows in the marshes of Longmen; Shi Jue Ming (Abalone Shell) grows in Yuzhang. Harvest on the tenth day of the tenth lunar month and dry in the shade for one hundred days. (Shi Shi [Rhizoma Siegesbeckiae] acts as its guiding herb; it is incompatible with Da Ma Zi [Hemp Seed].)
Longmen is located north of Chang'an. It is now found everywhere. The leaves resemble Jiang Mang [Juncus effusus], and the seeds resemble horse hooves, hence called Mati Jueming (Horse-hoof Cassia Seed). When used, they should be crushed. Additionally, there is another...
Bitter and sour in flavor, neutral and slightly cold in nature, slightly toxic. Primarily treats abdominal pain caused by pathogenic factors, eliminates blood bi (blood stasis obstruction), breaks down hard accumulations (masses), treats alternating chills and fever, hernia and jia masses (abdominal lumps), relieves pain, promotes urination, benefits Qi. Unblocks and smooths the blood vessels, moderates urgency, disperses evil blood, drives out thief blood (stagnant blood), removes water qi (fluid retention), promotes urination via the bladder and large and small intestines, resolves carbuncles and swellings, treats epidemic chills and fevers, sudden collapse or poisoning (Zhong E), abdominal pain, and lower back pain. Also known as Baizhu, also known as Yurong, also known as Lishi, also known as Jiecang, also known as... Grows in the valleys and hills of the Central Peak (Mount Song). Harvest the roots in February and August and sun-dry them. (Xu Wan [Radix Glehniae] acts as its guiding herb; it is incompatible with Shi Hu [Dendrobium Stem] and Mang Xiao [Mirabilite]; it fears Xiao Shi [Niter], Bie Jia [Tartar Testudinis Carapax], and Xiao Ji [Herba Cirsii Japonici]; it is inversely compatible with Li Lu [Veratrum Root].)
Currently, the best quality comes from Baishan, Jiangshan, and Maoshan; they are white and large. Other places produce them but they are often red; red ones have slight therapeutic advantages. Secular formulas use it for pain relief, yet it does not...
Pungent and bitter in flavor, slightly warm in nature, slightly toxic. Primarily treats stabbing pain in the chest and hypochondrium, abdominal fullness, rumbling intestines, fright, palpitations, and rebellious Qi. Benefits the five Zang organs and stomach and intestines, tonifies blood and Qi, clears wind-bi caused by cold-heat, warms the middle and aids digestion, treats sore throat, and expels gu poison. Also known as Liru, also known as Fangtu, also known as Baiyao, also known as Gengcao, also known as Qi... Grows in the valleys of Mount Song and Yuanju. Harvest the roots in February and August and sun-dry them. (Jie Pi [Perispermum] acts as its guiding herb. Combined with Mu Li [Oyster Shell] and Yuan Zhi [Polygala Root], it treats anger; combined with Xiao Shi [Niter] and Shi Gao [Gypsum Fibrosum], it treats Shanghan [Cold Damage]. It fears Bai Ji [Bletilla Rhizome], Long Yan [Longan Aril], and Long Dan [Gentiana Root].)
It is found everywhere in nearby regions. The leaves are named Yinren. They sprout in February and March and can be boiled for food. Jie Geng (Platycodon Root) is very effective in treating gu poison. Secular formulas use this plant but name it Qi... Currently, there is another Qi..., which can detoxify medicines, referred to as "confusing ginseng," which is not this Jie Geng, although the leaves are very similar. However, the underside of the Qi... leaves is bright and smooth...