味苦,寒,无毒。主治身有大热在皮肤中,去面热赤 、酒 ,恶风、癞疾,阴下痒湿
明目。治中风伤寒,及痈疽水肿,去臭气。一名林兰,一名杜兰。皮似桂而香。生零陵山谷,
生太山。十二月采皮,阴干。
零陵诸处皆有,状如楠树,皮甚薄而味辛香。今益州有,皮浓,状如浓朴,而气味为胜。
故
新修》一一三页,《大观》卷十二,《政和》三○六页)
味苦、咸,平、大寒,无毒。主治暴中风,身热肢满,忽忽不知人。狂惑邪气,寒热酸
疼,温疟洗洗 发作有时。治伤中淋露,下水气,利阴气,益精。一名白幕,一名薇草,一
名春草,一名骨美。久服利人。生平原川谷。三月三日采根,阴干。(恶黄 、干姜、干漆、
山茱萸、大枣。)
近道处处有。根状似牛膝而短小尔。方家用,多治惊邪、风狂、疰病。(《大观》卷八,
《政和》二一三页)
味苦、甘,温。叶∶味苦、辛,微寒,有小毒。主治风头寒痛,风湿周痹,四肢拘挛痛,
恶肉死肌,膝痛,溪毒。久服益气,耳目聪明,强志,轻身。一名胡 ,一名地葵,一名 ,
一名常思。生安陆川谷及六安田野,实熟时采。
此是常思菜,伧人皆食之。以叶覆麦作黄衣者,一名羊负来。昔中国无此,言从外国逐
羊
[Mulan]
Bitter, cold, non-toxic. Mainly treats severe heat in the skin and interior, removes facial redness and rosacea (Jiu Zao), dispels evil wind and leprosy, treats itching and dampness of the genitals, and brightens the eyes. Treats stroke and cold damage, as well as carbuncles, sores, and edema, removes foul odors. Also known as Linlan, also known as Duluan. The bark resembles Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi) but is fragrant. Grows in the valleys of Lingling, and also in Taishan. Harvest the bark in the twelfth month and dry it in the shade.
Present in various places in Lingling, resembling Nanmu tree, with very thin bark that tastes pungent and fragrant. Currently found in Yizhou, where the bark is thicker, resembling Magnolia Bark (Houpo), but superior in aroma and taste. (See *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 113; *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 12; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 306)
[Baiwei]
Bitter, salty, neutral, greatly cold, non-toxic. Mainly treats sudden onset of stroke, body heat and limb fullness, mental confusion and loss of consciousness. Treats manic delirium caused by evil qi, alternating chills and fever, soreness and pain, and warm malaria (Wen Nue) with paroxysmal attacks. Treats internal injury with dribbling discharge, promotes downward movement of water qi, benefits yin qi, and nourishes essence. Also known as Baimu, also known as Weicao, also known as Chuncao, also known as Gumei. Long-term use benefits the person. Grows in plains and river valleys. Harvest the roots on the third day of the third lunar month and dry them in the shade. (Contraindicated with Scutellaria Root (Huangqin), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Dried Lacquer (Ganqi), Cornus Fruit (Shanzhuyu), and Jujube (Dazao).)
Found everywhere along nearby roads. The root resembles Achyranthes Root (Niuxi) but is shorter and smaller. Physicians commonly use it to treat fright evil, wind mania, and zhu disease. (See *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 8; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 213)
[Ershi]
Bitter, sweet, warm. Leaves: Bitter, pungent, slightly cold, slightly toxic. Mainly treats headache due to wind-cold in the head, rheumatic bi syndrome affecting the whole body, stiffness and pain in the four limbs, necrotic flesh and dead muscle, knee pain, and stream toxins. Long-term use tonifies qi, clarifies ears and eyes, strengthens willpower, and lightens the body. Also known as Husu, also known as Di Kui, also knowni as Miwu, also known as Changsi. Grows in river valleys of Anlu and fields of Lu'an; harvest when fruits are ripe.
This is Changsi vegetable, eaten by people from the north (Cangren). When leaves are used to cover wheat to make yellow clothing, it is also known as Yangfulai. In ancient times, this plant did not exist in China; it is said to have been introduced from foreign lands following sheep...