微寒,无毒。主治小儿寒热,十二惊痫。
出建平,亦作吊,藤字,惟治小儿,不入余方。(《新修》一六五页,《大观》卷十四,
《政和》三五七页)
微寒。主治面目通身漆疮。
处处有之,伧人取茎生食之。五月五日采,曝干,烧作灰,以治金疮,甚验。(《大观》
卷十一,《政和》二八二页)
主治下部 疮。
村墟陌甚多。茎似细辛,花紫色,叶微似蓬蒿也。(《大观》卷十一,《政和》二六九页)
味辛,平,无毒。主治恶疮马疥。一名马庀。生园中久腐处。
世人呼为马 勃,紫色虚软,状如狗肺,弹之粉出,敷诸疮用之,甚良也。(《大观》卷
十一,《政和》二八五页)
主治毒肿,止小便利。
人家园庭亦有此草,小儿取 汁,以捋蜘蛛网,至粘,可掇蝉。治蠼 溺也。(《大观》
卷二十九,《政和》五二一页)
大寒。主治胸腹大热不止。
园野亦多。子赤色,极似莓,而不堪啖,人亦无服此为药者。治溪毒、射工,伤寒大热,
甚良。(《大观》卷十一,《政和》二七六页)
(Goutian, Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis) It is slightly cold in nature and non-toxic. It treats childhood alternating chills and fever, as well as the twelve types of convulsive epilepsy (Shi'er Jingxian).
It originates from Jianping. The character may also be written as "Diao" or with the "Teng" radical. It is used exclusively for pediatric conditions and is not included in other prescriptions. (Cited from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 165; *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 14; *Zhenghe Bencao*, p. 357)
(It is slightly cold.) It treats generalized erythema caused by lacquer allergy affecting the face, eyes, and entire body.
This plant grows everywhere. Rough people pick its stems and eat them raw. It is harvested on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, dried in the sun, burned to ash, and applied to treat metal-induced wounds (Jinchuang), which yields very effective results. (Cited from *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 11; *Zhenghe Bencao*, p. 282)
(It treats sores in the lower part of the body.)
It is abundant in villages and along paths. Its stems resemble those of Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), its flowers are purple, and its leaves are slightly similar to those of Penghao (Artemisia argyi). (Cited from *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 11; *Zhenghe Bencao*, p. 269)
(Mabo, Lycopodium Spores / Pileus Boleti) It tastes pungent, is neutral in nature, and non-toxic. It treats malignant sores and mange in horses. Also known as Ma Pi. It grows in long-rotted areas within vegetable gardens.
People commonly call it Mabo. It is purple, hollow, and soft, resembling a dog's lung. When struck, powder emerges. Applied topically to various sores, it is highly efficacious. (Cited from *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 11; *Zhenghe Bencao*, p. 285)
(It treats toxic swelling and stops frequent urination.)
This herb also grows in household courtyards. Children extract its juice and apply it to spider webs to make them sticky, allowing them to catch cicadas. It is used to treat Quwu Niao (a skin condition characterized by redness and pain, often attributed to the bite of the earwig-like insect Quwu). (Cited from *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 29; *Zhenghe Bencao*, p. 521)
(It is greatly cold in nature.) It treats persistent high heat in the chest and abdomen.
It is also common in gardens and fields. Its fruits are reddish, resembling berries closely, but are inedible, and people do not use this as medicine. It is excellent for treating Xi Du (toxicity from mountain streams), She Gong (a mythical water creature causing skin lesions), and severe fever due to Shanghan (Cold Damage). (Cited from *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 11; *Zhenghe Bencao*, p. 276)
(Zhuma, Boehmeriae Caulis / Ramulus Cannabisae - context implies root/bark juice usage) It is cold in nature. It treats Chi Dan (red carbuncle/erysipelas) in children. Soaking Zhuma provides juice that treats thirst.
This refers to the processed Ramulus Cannabisae (Zhu Ma) of today. There is also Shan Zhu (Wild Ramulus Cannabisae), which is similar and can also be used medicinally. (Cited from *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 11; *Zhenghe Bencao*, p. 270)
(Lugen, Phragmitis Rhizoma) It is greatly cold in nature. It treats entrenched heat in the intestines and stomach, Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst syndrome/diabetes), and stops frequent urination.
Gugen (Lonely Root) resembles Lugen (Phragmitis Rhizoma) in properties; it is cold and purgative, and its effect is even stronger. (Cited from *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 11; *Zhenghe Bencao*, p. 267)