味苦，微寒，无毒。主治痰满，胸胁中痞，心腹结气，风头痛，去痰实，下气。治伤寒
寒热，推陈致新，明目益精。二月、八月采根，曝干。（半夏为之使，恶皂荚，畏藜芦。）
前胡似茈胡而柔软，为治殆欲同。而《本经》上品有茈胡而无此。晚来医乃用之，亦有
畏恶，明畏恶非尽出《本经》也。此近道皆有，生下湿地，出吴兴者为胜。（《大观》卷八，
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味苦，寒，无毒。主治消渴，热中，除邪气，肢体浮肿，下水，补不足，益气。治伤寒
久疟烦热，胁下邪气，膈中恶，及风汗内疸。多服令人泄。一名 母，一名连母，一名野蓼，
一名地参，一名水参，一名水浚，一名货母，一名 母，一名女雷，一名女理，一名儿草，
一名鹿列，一名韭逢，一名儿踵草，一名东根，一名水须，一名沈燔。一名 ，一名昌支。
生河内川谷。二月、八月采根，曝干。
今出彭城。形似菖蒲而柔润，叶至难死，掘出随生，须枯燥乃止。甚治热结，亦主疟热
烦
味苦，大寒，无毒。主治时气头痛，大热口疮。三月、四月采茎，阴干。
治伤寒方多用此，《本经》又无。今出东境及近道，长尺许，紫茎。除时行热毒，为良。（《大
观》卷八，《政和》二一四页）
味辛、苦，平、微寒，无毒。主治伤寒烦热，淋沥邪气，疝瘕，喉痹，乳难，金疮，风
痉。治腹中结实，心下满，洗洗恶风寒，目眩项直，咳嗽上气，止烦热渴，出汗，安五脏，
利骨髓。一名空草，一名药实，一名苦花，一名苦菜，一名商草，一名勒母。生晋地。十月
采根，曝干。（浓朴、白薇为之使，恶桃花，畏秦椒、 石、莽草，反乌头。）
今出近道，形似聚贝子，故名贝母。断谷服之不饥。（《大观》卷八，《政和》二○五页）
[Qianhu (Peucedani Radix)]
Bitter, slightly cold, non-toxic. Mainly treats phlegm-fullness, chest and hypochondriac stagnation, qi knotting in the heart and abdomen, wind-induced headache, eliminates phlegm-solidity, directs qi downward. Treats chills and fever from Cold Damage (Shanghan), pushes out the old to generate the new, brightens the eyes and benefits essence. Roots are harvested in February and August, and sun-dried. (Banxia [Pinelliae Rhizoma] serves as its guide; it is antagonistic with Zaojia [Gleditsiae Sinensis Spina]; fears Lilu [Veratrum Nigrum].)
Qianhu resembles Chaihu [Bupleuri Radix] but is softer, and its therapeutic effects are almost identical. However, the Shang Ben Jing (Divine Farmer's Materia Medica) lists Chaihu in the Upper Grade but not Qianhu. Physicians later began using it, and there are also contraindications, indicating that these contraindications do not all originate from the Shang Ben Jing. This herb is found near major roads, growing in low and wet areas; the variety from Wuxing is considered superior. (Da Guan Vol. 8, Zheng He)
[Unnamed Herb in Text - Likely Ze Xie based on description]
Bitter, cold, non-toxic. Mainly treats Xiao Ke (Wasting and Thirsting syndrome), internal heat, removes pathogenic factors, limb edema, promotes urination, supplements deficiencies, tonifies Qi. Treats chronic malaria with vexation and heat from prolonged Cold Damage, pathogenic factors under the hypochondrium, evil qi in the diaphragm, wind-induced sweating, and internal Jaundice. Excessive consumption causes diarrhea. Also known as Mu, Lianmu, Yeliao, Dicen, Shuishen, Shuijun, Huomu, Mu, Nvlei, Nvli, Ercao, Lulie, Jiufeng, Erzhangcao, Donggen, Shuixu, Shenfan, Mu, Changzhi. Grows in the rivers and valleys of Henei. Roots are harvested in February and August, and sun-dried.
Currently produced in Pengcheng. Shape resembles Changpu [Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma] but is soft and moist; leaves are extremely difficult to kill, regrowing immediately after excavation until the roots completely dry out. Highly effective for treating heat accumulation, also manages malaria fever and vexation.
[Unnamed Herb in Text - Likely Huang Lian or similar based on description]
Bitter, very cold, non-toxic. Mainly treats headaches from epidemic febrile diseases, mouth ulcers caused by high fever. Stems are harvested in March and April, and dried in shade.
This herb is frequently used in formulas for treating Cold Damage, yet it is absent from the Shang Ben Jing. Currently produced in eastern borders and nearby regions, about one chi long, with purple stems. Excellent for clearing epidemic heat toxins. (Da Guan Vol. 8, Zheng He p. 214)
[Beimu (Fritillariae Bulbus)]
Acrid, bitter, neutral, slightly cold, non-toxic. Mainly treats vexation and heat from Cold Damage, dribbling pathogenic factors, hernia and mass formations, throat obstruction, difficulty in lactation, traumatic injuries, wind-induced spasms. Treats solid masses in the abdomen, fullness below the heart, aversion to wind and cold, dizziness, stiff neck, cough with rebellious qi, stops vexation, heat, and thirst, induces sweating, calms the five zang organs, benefits the bone marrow. Also known as Kongcao, Yaoshi, Kuhuā, Kucai, Shangcao, Lemu. Grows in Jin region. Roots are harvested in October, and sun-dried. (Muhou [Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex] and Baiwei [Clematidis Radix et Rhizoma] serve as its guides; antagonistic with Taohua [Pruni Persica Flos]; fears Qinjiao [Zanthoxyli Pericarpium], Fanshi [Alumen], Mangcao [Artemisiae Argyi Folium]; incompatible with Wutou [Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata].)
Currently produced in nearby regions, shape resembles clustered shell-like bulbs, hence the name Beimu. Consuming it during grain fasting does not cause hunger. (Da Guan Vol. 8, Zheng He p. 205)