味苦，寒，无毒。主治膀胱热，利小便，补中，益精气。去皮肤中热气，散恶疮疝瘕，
强阴。久服耳目聪明，轻身，耐老，使人润泽。一名地葵，一名地麦。生荆州平泽及田野。
八月、十月采实，阴干。
今田野间亦多，皆取茎苗为扫帚。子微细，入补丸、散用，《仙经》不甚须。（《大观》
卷七，《政和》一八七页）
味甘，寒，无毒。主治五脏邪气，风寒湿痹，益气，补脑髓，坚筋骨。久服耳目聪明
，不饥，不老，增寿。巨胜苗也。生中原川谷。
胡麻叶，甚肥滑，亦可以沐头，但不知云何服之。仙方并无用此法，正当阴干。捣为丸
散耳。既服其实，故不复假苗。五符巨胜丸方亦云∶叶名青 。本生大宛，度来千年尔。（《新
修》二八九页，《大观》卷二十四，《政和》四八二页）
味甘，温，无毒。主治寒热身肿。久服轻身，长年益寿。十二月采，阴干。
今处处皆有，似藤生，凌冬不凋，故名忍冬。人惟取煮汁以酿酒，补虚治风。《仙经》
少用。此既长年益寿，甚可常采服。凡易得之草，而人多不肯为之。更求难得者，是贵远贱
近，庸人之情乎？（《大观》卷七，《政和》一八六页）
味苦、辛，温、微寒，无毒。主治恶血，破症结积聚，喉痹，乳难。身体风痒，头
痛，咳逆，伤肺，肺痿，止烦，下气。小儿头疮，痈肿，阴溃，可作摩粉。其叶，主风痒，
可煮以浴。久服长肌肉，明目，轻身。一名旁通，一名屈人，一名止行，一名豺羽，一名升
推，一名即 ，一名茨。生冯翊平泽或道傍。七月、八月采实，曝干。（乌头为之使。）
多生道上，而叶布地，子有刺，状如菱而小。长安最饶，人行多着木屐。今军家乃铸铁
作之，以布敌路，亦呼蒺藜。《易》云∶据于蒺藜，言其凶伤。《诗》云∶墙有茨，不可扫也。
以刺梗秽也。方用甚稀尔。（《大观》卷七，《政和》一七七页）
[Di Fu Zi (Kochia Fruit)]
Bitter in flavor, cold in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats heat in the Bladder (Bladder), promotes urination, tonifies the Middle Jiao (Middle Burner), and benefits essence and Qi. It clears hot qi from the skin, disperses malignant sores and hernia masses, and strengthens Yin. Long-term consumption makes the ears and eyes acute, the body light, resists aging, and keeps the skin moist. Also known as Di Kui, also known as Di Mai. Grows in the plains, marshes, and fields of Jingzhou. The fruits are harvested in August and October and dried in the shade.
Nowadays, they are abundant in the fields, and people often use the stems and leaves to make brooms. The seeds are very fine and are used in tonifying pills and powders; however, they are not much needed in the "Immortal Classics" (Xian Jing). (Da Guan Ben Cao Vol. 7, Zheng He Ben Cao p. 187)
[Ji Li Zi (Tribulus Fruit - Note: Text describes Ju Sheng/Hu Ma)]
Sweet in flavor, cold in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats evil qi in the Five Zang Organs, Bi syndrome caused by wind-cold-dampness, benefits Qi, nourishes brain marrow, and strengthens sinews and bones. Long-term consumption makes the ears and eyes acute, prevents hunger, resists aging, and increases longevity. This is the seedling of Ju Sheng (Sesame). Grows in the rivers and valleys of the Central Plains.
The leaves of Hu Ma (Sesame) are very plump and slippery, and can also be used to wash the head, but it is unknown how to take them internally. There is no such method in the Immortal Prescriptions; the proper way is to dry them in the shade and crush them into pills or powders. Since one takes its fruit, there is no need for the seedlings. The prescription for Wufu Ju Sheng Wan also states: The leaf is named Qing . Originally produced in Dayuan, it has been introduced to China for only a thousand years. (Xin Xiu Ben Cao p. 289, Da Guan Ben Cao Vol. 24, Zheng He Ben Cao p. 482)
[Ren Dong (Honeysuckle)]
Sweet in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats alternating chills and fever and body edema. Long-term consumption makes the body light and extends life. Harvested in December and dried in the shade.
Nowadays, it grows everywhere, resembling a vine, and does not wither even in winter, hence the name Ren Dong (Enduring Winter). People only boil it to brew wine, using it to tonify deficiency and treat wind disorders. It is rarely used in the "Immortal Classics". Since it extends life and benefits longevity, it is highly worth harvesting and consuming regularly. For herbs that are easy to obtain, people are reluctant to gather them, instead seeking rare ones. Is this the sentiment of ordinary people who value what is distant and despise what is near? (Da Guan Ben Cao Vol. 7, Zheng He Ben Cao p. 186)
[Ji Li Zi (Tribulus Fruit)]
Bitter and pungent in flavor, warm and slightly cold in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats evil blood, breaks up masses and accumulations, treats throat obstruction (Hou Bi), and difficulty in lactation. It treats wind-itching of the body, headache, cough with reverse flow of Qi, lung injury, Lung萎 (Fei Wei), stops irritability, and directs Qi downward. For infantile scalp sores, carbuncles and swellings, and genital ulcers, it can be ground into powder for external application/massage. Its leaves primarily treat wind-itching and can be boiled for bathing. Long-term consumption promotes muscle growth, brightens the eyes, and makes the body light. Also known as Pang Tong, also known as Qu Ren, also known as Zhi Xing, also known as Chai Yu, also known as Sheng Tui, also known as Ji , also known as Ci. Grows in the plains of Fengyi or by the roadside. The fruits are harvested in July and August and sun-dried. (Aconite Root is its assistant herb.)
It grows abundantly on roadsides, with leaves spreading on the ground. The seeds have thorns, resembling water caltrops but smaller. Chang'an has the most abundance, and pedestrians often wear wooden clogs. Nowadays, the military even casts iron versions to lay on enemy paths, also called Ji Li. The I Ching says: "Relying on Ji Li," indicating danger and injury. The Shi Jing says: "There are nettles on the wall, which cannot be swept away," referring to the tangled thorns. It is rarely used in prescriptions. (Da Guan Ben Cao Vol. 7, Zheng He Ben Cao p. 177)