微温，有小毒。主治咳嗽上气。
山野处处有。根数十相连，似天门冬而苦强，亦有小毒。火炙酒渍饮之。治咳嗽，亦主
去虱。煮作汤，洗牛犬虱即去。《博物志》云∶九真有一种草似百部，但长大尔。悬火上令
干，夜取四五寸短切，含咽汁，勿令人知，治暴嗽甚良，名为嗽药。疑此是百部，恐其土肥
润处，是以长大尔。（《大观》卷九，《政和》二二五页）
味苦，寒，无毒。主治消渴，内痹，瘀血，月闭，寒热，酸疼，益气，愈聋。治诸邪气，
热结，鼠 ，散痈肿留血，妇人带下不通，下乳汁，止小便数不禁，逐四肢骨节中水，治马
骨刺人疮。一名土瓜。生鲁地平泽田野，及人家垣墙间。三月采根。阴干。
今土瓜生篱院间亦有，子熟时赤，如弹丸大。根，今多不预干，临用时乃掘取，不堪入
大
观》卷九，《政和》二一九页）
味甘，寒，无毒。主治解百药毒。
根茎都似人参，而叶小异，根味甜绝，能杀毒。以其与毒药共处，而毒皆自然歇，不正
入
大温，无毒。主治暴冷，胃中冷逆，霍乱腹痛。
出高良郡。人腹痛不止，但嚼食亦效。形气与杜若相似，而叶如山姜。（《大观》卷九，
《政和》二二四页）
味苦，平，无毒。主治寒热鬼疰，中风，湿痹，女子带下病，无子。一名马屎蒿。生南
阳川泽。方云一名烂石草，主恶疮，方药亦不复用。（《大观》卷九，《政和》二三○页）
蜀羊泉，味苦，微寒，无毒。主治头秃，恶疮，热气，疥瘙痂癣虫。治龋齿，女子阴中内伤
，皮间实积。一名羊泉，一名羊饴。生蜀郡川谷。
方药亦不复用，彼土人时有采识者。（《大观》卷九，《政和》二三七页）
[Bai Bu Gen (Stemona Root)]
Nature: Slightly warm; Toxicity: Slightly toxic.
Indications: Cough with qi rebellion (cough accompanied by upward rushing of qi).
It grows everywhere in the mountains and wilds. The roots are connected in clusters of dozens, resembling Tian Men Dong (Asparagi Radix) but harder and more robust, and also slightly toxic. It can be roasted over fire, soaked in wine, and drunk. It treats cough and is also effective for removing lice. Boiled into a decoction to wash cattle and dogs removes lice immediately. The *Bowu Zhi* (Records of Various Things) states: In Jiuzhen Commandery, there is a grass similar to Bai Bu, only larger in size. Hang it over a fire to dry, cut it into short pieces of four or five cun at night, hold it in the mouth and swallow the juice without letting others know; it is very effective for treating sudden severe cough and is named "Sou Yao" (Cough Medicine). It is suspected that this is indeed Bai Bu, perhaps because it grows in fertile and moist places, thus becoming larger. (Da Guan Ben Cao Vol. 9, Zheng He Zheng Lei Ben Cao p. 225)
[Mai Xian Hao (Pedicularis Root)]
Flavor: Bitter; Nature: Cold; Toxicity: Non-toxic.
Indications: Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst), internal bi-syndrome (obstruction), blood stasis, amenorrhea, alternating chills and fever, soreness and pain, tonifying qi, curing deafness. Treats various pathogenic factors, heat accumulation, shu li (scrofula/lymphatic tuberculosis), dissipates carbuncles and swelling and retained blood, treats leukorrhea obstruction in women, promotes lactation, stops frequent and involuntary urination, expels water from the joints of the four limbs, treats wounds caused by horse bone splinters. Also known as Tu Gua. Grows in flat marshes and fields in Lu region, and between walls of households. Roots are harvested in March and dried in the shade.
Currently, Tu Gua also grows among fences and courtyards; when the fruit ripens, it is red and the size of a pellet. The root is currently mostly not pre-dried but dug up just before use, making it unsuitable for high-quality preparation. (Da Guan Ben Cao Vol. 9, Zheng He Zheng Lei Ben Cao p. 219)
[Unnamed Herb]
Flavor: Sweet; Nature: Cold; Toxicity: Non-toxic.
Indications: Resolving toxicity of various medicines.
The rhizomes and roots resemble Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), but the leaves are slightly different. The root tastes extremely sweet and can neutralize poison. Because it coexists with poisonous substances, the toxicity naturally subsides... (Text incomplete here)
[Gao Liang Jiang (Galangal Rhizome)]
Nature: Very warm; Toxicity: Non-toxic.
Indications: Sudden cold, cold reversal in the stomach, Huo Luan (cholera-like syndrome with abdominal pain).
Produced in Gaoliang Commandery. If a person suffers from incessant abdominal pain, chewing and eating it is also effective. Its shape and aura are similar to Du Ruo (Pollia Condensed Fruit), but the leaves resemble Shan Jiang (Zingiberis Officinalis Rhizoma). (Da Guan Ben Cao Vol. 9, Zheng He Zheng Lei Bencao p. 224)
[Mai Xian Hao / Lan Shi Cao]
Flavor: Bitter; Nature: Neutral; Toxicity: Non-toxic.
Indications: Han Re Gui Zhu (alternating chills and fever associated with ghostly affections/infectious diseases), wind-stroke, damp-bi syndrome, leukorrhea in women, infertility. Also known as Ma Shi Hao. Grows in the rivers and marshes of Nanyang. Medical formulas state it is also known as Lan Shi Cao, which treats malignant sores, but it is no longer used in prescriptions. (Da Guan Ben Cao Vol. 9, Zheng He Zheng Lei Ben Cao p. 230)
[Shu Yang Quan (Veratrum Root)]
Flavor: Bitter; Nature: Slightly cold; Toxicity: Non-toxic.
Indications: Alopecia, malignant sores, hot qi, scabies and tinea with parasites. Treats dental caries, internal injury in the female vagina, solid accumulations under the skin. Also known as Yang Quan, also known as Yang Yi. Grows in the rivers and valleys of Shu Commandery.
It is no longer used in medical formulas, though local people occasionally collect and recognize it. (Da Guan Ben Cao Vol. 9, Zheng He Zheng Lei Ben Cao p. 237)