味苦，寒，无毒。主治大热，恶疮，痈疽，浸淫赤 ，皮肤赤，身热。生荆州川谷。
方药亦不用，想此草当寒冷尔。（《大观》卷八，《政和》二三三页）
味辛，平，无毒。主明目，补中，除风伤。根茎∶治伤寒寒热汗出，中风面肿。消渴热
中，逐水。久服轻身耐老。生鲁山平泽。
方药不复用。（《大观》卷九，《政和》二一八页）
味甘，微寒，无毒。主除胸中热，充皮毛。久服利人，益气，长须眉。一名 ，一名侯
莎，其实名缇。生田野，二月、八月采。
方药亦不复用，《离骚》云∶青莎杂树，繁草霍靡。古人为诗多用之，而无识者，乃有
鼠
味甘，温。主养精保血。大蓟主治女子赤白沃，安胎，止吐血，衄鼻，令人肥健，五月
采。
大蓟是虎蓟，小蓟是猫蓟，叶并多刺，相似。田野甚多，方药不复用，是贱之故，大蓟
根甚治血，亦有毒。（《大观》卷九，《政和》二二一页）
味酸，无毒。主治黄胆，心烦，咳逆，血气，暴热在肠胃。金疮内塞。久服补中益气，
长肌，好颜色。一名昔邪，一名乌韭，一名垣嬴，一名天韭，一名鼠韭。生古垣墙阴或屋上。
三月三日采，阴干。
方药不甚用，世中少见有者。《离骚》亦有昔邪，或云即是天蒜尔。（《大观》卷九，《
政和》二三六页）
[Jixuecao (Centella asiatica)]
Bitter, cold, non-toxic. Mainly treats severe heat, malignant sores, carbuncles and gangrene (purulent infections), spreading red rashes (skin lesions with exudation), redness of the skin, and fever. Grows in the valleys of Jingzhou.
Not used in prescriptions; it is thought that this herb is too cold in nature. (Da Guan Ben Cao Vol. 8, Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao p. 233)
[...]
Pungent, neutral, non-toxic. Mainly treats brightening the eyes, tonifying the Middle Jiao (spleen and stomach), and dispelling wind injuries. The rhizome and root: treats chills and fever with sweating caused by Shanghan (Cold Damage) syndrome, and facial swelling due to Zhongfeng (Wind Stroke). Treats Rezhong (Heat in the Middle) in Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst disease), and drives out water retention. Long-term use makes the body light and resists aging. Grows in the plains and marshes of Lushan.
No longer used in prescriptions. (Da Guan Ben Cao Vol. 9, Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao p. 218)
[...]
Sweet, slightly cold, non-toxic. Mainly clears heat from the chest and nourishes the skin and hair. Long-term use benefits the person, tonifies Qi, and promotes the growth of beard and eyebrows. Also known as [Character missing], also known as Housha, its fruit is named Ti. Grows in fields; harvested in February and August.
No longer used in prescriptions. Li Sao states: "Green sedge mixed with trees, lush grasses drooping." Ancient people often used this term in poetry, but few recognize it now; some even mistake it for a rat...
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[Daji (Cirsium japonicum)]
Sweet, warm. Mainly nourishes essence and protects blood. Daji mainly treats leukorrhea (red and white vaginal discharge) in women, calms the fetus, stops hematemesis (vomiting blood) and epistaxis (nosebleed), and makes one robust and healthy; harvested in May.
Daji is Huji (Tiger Thistle), while Xiaoji (Cat Thistle) is different; both have thorny leaves and look similar. They are abundant in fields but no longer used in prescriptions because they are considered cheap/common herbs. The root of Daji is very effective for treating blood disorders but is also toxic. (Da Guan Ben Cao Vol. 9, Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao p. 221)
[Yuanyi / Xiexie (Lepidogrammitis cuspidata / Asplenium antiquum)]
Sour, non-toxic. Mainly treats jaundice, vexation, cough and upward reversal of Qi, Blood-Qi disorders, and sudden heat in the intestines and stomach. Internal blockage from metal wounds (penetrating trauma). Long-term use tonifies the Middle Jiao, promotes muscle growth, and improves complexion. Also known as Xiexie, also known as Wujiu, also known as Yuanlei, also known as Tianjiu, also known as Shujiu. Grows in the shade of old walls or on roofs. Harvested on the third day of the third lunar month; dried in the shade.
Not commonly used in prescriptions; rarely seen in the world. Li Sao also mentions "Xiexie"; some say it is Tiansuan (Allium tianchan). (Da Guan Ben Cao Vol. 9, Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao p. 236)