味辛、甘，平，无毒。主续绝伤，补不足，益气力，肥健。汁∶去面 。养肌，强阴，
坚筋骨，主茎中寒，精自出，溺有余沥，口苦，燥渴，寒血为积。久服明目，轻身，延年。
一名生菟芦，一名菟缕，一名 蒙，一名玉女，一名赤网，一名菟累。生朝鲜川泽田野，蔓
延草木之上，色黄而细为赤网，色浅而大为菟累。九月采实，曝干。（得酒良，薯蓣、松脂
为之使，恶 菌，宜丸不宜煮。）
田野墟落中甚多，皆浮生蓝、苎麻、蒿上。旧言下有茯苓，上生菟丝，今不必尔，其茎
，《政和》一五一页）
味辛，微温，无毒。主明目，目痛，泪出，除痹，补五脏，益精光。治心腹腰痛。
久服轻身，不老。一名 菥，一名大蕺，一名马辛，一名大荠。生咸阳川泽及道傍。四
月、五月采，曝干。（得荆实、细辛良，恶干姜、苦参。）
今处处有之，人乃言是大荠子，世用甚稀。（《大观》卷六，《政和》一六七页）
味辛、甘，微温、微寒，无毒。主明目，益精，除水气。治血逆大热，头痛，心烦。久
服轻身。茎∶主治瘾疹痒，可作浴汤。一名益母，一名益明，一名大札，一名贞蔚。生海滨
池泽，五月采。
今处处有。叶如荏，方茎，子形细长三棱。方用亦稀。（《大观》卷六，《政和》一五三
页）
[Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen)]
Taste: Pungent, Sweet. Nature: Neutral. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Indications: Primarily treats the healing of severed injuries, tonifies deficiencies, augments Qi and strength, and promotes robustness and physical fitness. Juice: Removes facial pigmentation, nourishes muscles, strengthens Yin, fortifies sinews and bones, primarily treats cold in the urethra, spontaneous emission of essence, dribbling after urination, bitter taste in the mouth, dryness and thirst, and accumulations caused by cold blood stasis. Long-term consumption brightens the eyes, lightens the body, and prolongs life. Alternative names: Shengtu Lu, Tulu, Shimeng, Yunü, Chiwang, Tulei. Habitat: Produced in the rivers, marshes, and fields of Korea; vines creep over grass and trees. Those with yellow color and fine texture are called Chiwang; those with pale color and large size are called Tulei. Harvest time: Collect fruits in September, sun-dry them. Processing/Compatibility: Beneficial when processed with wine; acts as an assistant with Dioscoreae Rhizoma (Shuyù) and Pinelliae Preparata (Songzhi - *Note: Text says Songzhi/Pinellia or similar, usually interpreted as specific compatibilities*); adverse reaction with Chenopodium Seeds (Yinjun); suitable for pills, not for decoction.
Distribution: Very common in fields and ruins; they float upon Isatidis Folium (Lan), Boehmeria Nivea (Zhuma), and Artemisia species (Hao). Old texts stated that if there is Polyporus (Fuling) below, Cuscuta grows above; this is not necessarily true now. Its stems... (*Zhenghe*, p. 151)
[Ximingzi (Thlaspidis Fructus)]
Taste: Pungent. Nature: Slightly Warm. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Indications: Primarily brightens the eyes, treats eye pain, tearing, removes bi-syndrome, tonifies the Five Zang organs, and enhances visual clarity. Treats heart, abdomen, and lower back pain. Long-term consumption lightens the body and prevents aging. Alternative names: Jili Xi, Daji, Maxin, Daqi. Habitat: Produced in the rivers, marshes of Xianyang, and along roadsides. Harvest time: Collect in April and May, sun-dry them. Compatibility: Beneficial with Schisandrae Fructus (Jingshi) and Asari Radix (Xixin); adverse reaction with Zingiberis Radix Praeparata (Ganjiang) and Sophorae Flavescentis Radix (Kushen).
Current Status: Found everywhere today, but people claim it is the seed of Daqi (Shepherd's Purse); its use in the world is very rare. (*Daguan*, Vol. 6; *Zhenghe*, p. 167)
[Chongweizi (Leonuri Fructus)]
Taste: Pungent, Sweet. Nature: Slightly Warm, Slightly Cold. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Indications: Primarily brightens the eyes, benefits Essence, removes fluid retention. Treats rebellious blood with excessive heat, headache, and vexation. Long-term consumption lightens the body. Stem: Primarily treats urticaria and itching; can be used to make bath decoctions. Alternative names: Yimu, Yiming, Dazha, Zhenwei. Habitat: Produced in coastal pools and marshes. Harvest time: Collect in May.
Current Status: Found everywhere today. Leaves resemble Perilla leaves (Ren); stems are square; seeds are slender and three-angled. Rarely used in prescriptions. (*Daguan*, Vol. 6; *Zhenghe*, p. 153)