味甘，平，无毒。主治惊悸，安五脏，益气，除风湿痹。治恍惚、虚损，呼吸历节，腰
中重痛，益血，止汗。久服令人润泽美色，耳目聪明，不饥，不老，轻身，延年。生太山山
谷。柏叶尤良。柏叶，味苦，微温，无毒。主治吐血，衄血，痢血，崩中，赤白，轻身益气
，令人耐风寒，去湿痹，止饥。四时各依方面采，阴干。柏白皮，主火灼，烂疮，长毛发。
（牡蛎、桂、瓜子为之使，恶菊花、羊蹄、诸石及曲。）
柏叶、实亦为服食所重，炼饵别有法。柏处处有，当以太山为佳，并忌取冢墓上也。虽
四时俱有，而秋夏为好。其脂亦入用。此云恶曲，人有以酿酒无妨，恐酒米相和，异单用也。）
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味苦、甘，平、大寒，无毒。主治诸暴风湿偏痹，强骨髓，杀三虫，去伏尸。保定肺气，
去寒热，养肌肤，益气力，利小便，冷而能补。久服轻身，益气，延年，不饥。一名颠勒。
生奉高山谷。二月、三月、七月、八月采根，曝干。（垣衣、地黄为之使，畏曾青。）
奉高，太山下县名也。今处处有，以高地大根味甘者为好。张华《博物志》云∶天门冬
逆捋有逆刺。若叶滑者名 休，一名颠棘。可以浣缣，素白如KT 。今越人名为浣草。擘
其根，温汤中 之，以浣衣胜灰。此非门冬相似尔。案如此说，今人所采，皆是有刺者，本
名颠勒，亦粗相似，以浣垢衣则净。《桐君药录》又云∶叶有刺，蔓生，五月花白，十月实
黑，根连数十枚。如此殊相乱，而不复更有门冬，恐门冬自一种，不即是浣草耶？又有百部，
根亦相类，但苗异尔。门冬蒸剥去皮，食之甚甘美，止饥。虽曝干，犹脂润，难捣。必须薄
切，曝于日中，或火烘之也。世人呼苗为棘刺，煮作饮乃宜人，而终非真棘刺尔。服天门冬，
禁食
(Bai Shi) Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. It treats palpitations and fright, calms the five Zang organs, tonifies Qi, and eliminates wind-damp bi syndrome. It treats mental confusion and deficiency exhaustion, rapid breathing and joint pain (Li Jie), heavy pain in the waist, nourishes blood, and stops sweating. Long-term consumption makes the skin lustrous and complexion beautiful, improves hearing and vision, prevents hunger, delays aging, lightens the body, and prolongs life. It grows in the valleys of Mount Tai. The cypress leaves are particularly effective.
Cypress leaves (Bai Ye), bitter in flavor, slightly warm in nature, non-toxic. It treats hematemesis (vomiting blood), epistaxis (nosebleed), bloody stool, uterine bleeding (Beng Zhong), and leukorrhea (red and white discharge). It lightens the body, tonifies Qi, enables one to withstand cold and wind, removes damp-bi, and relieves hunger. Harvest according to the directions in each season, and dry in the shade. The white bark of cypress (Bai Bai Pi) treats burns, ulcerating sores, and promotes hair growth. (Oyster Shell [Muli], Cinnamon Twig [Guizhi], and Melon Seeds [Gua Zi] act as guides; it is incompatible with Chrysanthemum [Juhua], Shepherd's Purse/Shepherd's Bag [Yangti], various mineral drugs, and yeast/qu [Qu].)
Both cypress leaves and seeds are highly valued for dietary therapy; there are specific methods for refining them into pills or pastes. Cypress trees grow everywhere, but those from Mount Tai are considered best. One should avoid harvesting from tombs and graves. Although available in all seasons, autumn and summer harvests are preferred. The resin/oil can also be used medicinally. The text mentions incompatibility with yeast/qu; some say brewing wine is acceptable, perhaps because the mixture of wine and rice differs from single-use effects.)
(Tian Dong) Bitter and sweet in flavor, neutral to very cold in nature, non-toxic. It treats sudden wind-damp hemiplegic bi syndrome, strengthens bone marrow, kills three types of parasites, and eliminates latent corpse-guan (ghostly affections). It secures Lung Qi, dispels cold and heat, nourishes skin and flesh, tonifies Qi and strength, promotes urination, and is cold yet tonifying. Long-term consumption lightens the body, tonifies Qi, prolongs life, and prevents hunger. Also known as Dian Le. It grows in the valleys of Mount Fenggao. Harvest roots in February, March, July, and August, and sun-dry. (Wall Lichen [Yuanyi] and Rehmannia Root [Dihuang] act as guides; it fears Azurite [Zengqing].)
Fenggao is the name of a county below Mount Tai. Now it grows everywhere; those growing on high ground with large roots and sweet taste are considered best. Zhang Hua's *Bowuzhi* states: Tian Dong has reverse thorns if stroked against the grain. If the leaves are smooth, it is called "Xiu," also known as Dian Ji. It can be used to wash silk, making it as white as KT. People in Yue now call it Huan Cao. Break its root and rub it in warm water; it cleans clothes better than ash lye. This is not similar to Men Dong. According to this account, what people currently gather are those with thorns, originally named Dian Le, which is roughly similar and cleans dirty clothes well. *Tongjun Yaolu* further states: Leaves have thorns, grows as a vine, flowers white in May, bears black fruit in October, roots connect in clusters of dozens. Such distinct differences cause confusion, and no other plant is called Men Dong; perhaps Men Dong is a separate species and not Huan Cao? There is also Baibu, whose roots are similar, but the herbs differ. Tian Dong, after steaming and peeling, tastes very sweet and relieves hunger. Even when sun-dried, it remains moist and oily, making it difficult to crush. It must be sliced thinly, sun-dried, or baked over fire. People call the herbaceous part Ji Ci; boiled as a drink it is suitable, but it is ultimately not true Ji Ci. When consuming Tian Dong, dietary prohibitions include...