味甘，平、微寒，无毒。主治心腹结气，伤中，伤饱，胃络脉绝，羸瘦。短气。身重，
目黄，心下支满，虚劳客热，口干燥渴，止呕吐，愈痿蹶，强阴益精，消谷调中，保神，定
肺气，安五脏，令人肥健，美颜色，有子。久服轻身，不老，不饥。秦名羊韭，齐名爱韭，
楚名马韭，越名羊蓍，一名禹葭，一名禹余粮。叶如韭，冬夏长生。生 谷川谷及堤 肥土
石间久废处。二月、三月、八月、十月采，阴干。（地黄、车前为之使，恶款冬、苦瓠，畏
苦参、青 。）
谷，即秦关。而门冬异于羊韭之名矣。处处有，以四月采。冬月作实如青珠，根似 ，
故谓门冬，以肥大者为好。用之汤泽抽去心，不尔令人烦，断谷家为要。二门冬润时并重，
既燥即轻，一斤减四、五两尔。（《大观》卷六，《政和》一五六页）
味苦、甘，温，无毒。主治风寒湿痹，死肌，痉，疸，止汗，除热，消食。主大风在身
面，风眩头痛，目泪出，消痰水，逐皮间风水结肿，除心下急满，及霍乱、吐下不止，利腰
脐间血，益津液，暖胃，消谷，嗜食。作煎饵。久服轻身，延年，不饥。一名山蓟，一名山
姜，一名山连。生郑山山谷、汉中、南郑。二月、三月、八月、九月采根，曝干。（防风、
地榆为之使。）
郑山，即南郑也。今处处有。以蒋山、白山、茅山者为胜。十一月、十二月、正月、二
月采好，多脂膏而甘。《仙经》云∶亦能除恶气，弭灾疹。丸散煎饵并有法。其苗又可作饮，
甚香美，去水。术乃有两种∶白术叶大有毛而作桠，根甜而少膏，可作丸散用；赤术叶细无
桠，根小苦而多膏，可作煎用。昔刘涓子 取其精而丸之，名守中金丸，可以长生。东境术
大而无气烈，不任用。今市人卖者，皆以米粉涂令白，非自然，用时宜刮去之。（《大观》卷
六
Taste is sweet, nature is neutral to slightly cold, non-toxic. It primarily treats qi stagnation in the heart and abdomen, internal injury to the middle jiao (spleen and stomach), damage from overeating, severance of the stomach collateral vessels, emaciation, shortness of breath, heaviness of the body, yellowing of the eyes, fullness and distension under the heart, latent heat from deficiency labor, dry mouth and thirst, stops vomiting, cures flaccidity syndromes (Wei-Jue) and cold extremities (Jue-Ni), strengthens Yin and benefits essence, promotes digestion and harmonizes the middle jiao, calms the spirit, stabilizes Lung Qi, soothes the Five Zang organs, makes one robust and healthy, improves complexion, and aids fertility. Long-term use lightens the body, prevents aging, and suppresses hunger. In Qin, it is called Yangjiu; in Qi, Aijiu; in Chu, Majiu; in Yue, Yangshi; also known as Yuja or Yuyuliang. The leaves resemble chives, remaining evergreen in winter and summer. It grows in fertile soil among stones on riverbanks and dikes, or in abandoned places. Harvested in February, March, August, and October, then dried in the shade. (Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix and Che Qian Cao / Plantaginis Herba serve as guiding herbs; avoid using with Kuan Dong Hua / Farfarae Flos and Ku Hu / Benincasae Fructus; fear Ku Shen / Sophorae Flavescentis Radix and Qing Qiang / Celosiae Semen.)
The character "Gu" refers to Guan in Qin. However, Men Dong differs in name from Yangjiu. It grows everywhere and is harvested in April. In winter, it bears fruits resembling green pearls, and its root resembles [text missing/variant], hence the name Men Dong. Those that are plump and large are preferred. When used, boil in water and remove the core; otherwise, it causes irritability. This is crucial for those practicing grain avoidance (Du Gu). Both Men Dong varieties have similar weight when moist but become lighter when dry, losing only four to five liang per jin. (From *Da Guan Ben Cao*, Vol. 6; *Zheng He Ben Cao*, p. 156)
Taste is bitter and sweet, nature is warm, non-toxic. It primarily treats Bi syndrome caused by wind-cold-dampness, necrotic muscle, spasms, jaundice, stops sweating, clears heat, and aids digestion. It treats severe wind affecting the body and face, wind-induced vertigo and headache, tearing, eliminates phlegm and fluid retention, drives out wind-water swelling between the skin, removes urgent fullness under the heart, and treats Huoluan (cholera-like disorder) with incessant vomiting and diarrhea. It promotes blood circulation in the waist and umbilical region, benefits body fluids, warms the stomach, aids digestion, and increases appetite. It can be prepared as decoctions or pills/pastes. Long-term use lightens the body, extends life, and suppresses hunger. Also known as Shanji, Shanjiang, or Shanlian. It grows in the valleys of Zheng Mountain, Hanzhong, and Nanzheng. Harvest the roots in February, March, August, and September, then sun-dry. (Fang Feng / Saposhnikoviae Radix and Di Yu / Sanguisorbae Radix serve as guiding herbs.)
Zheng Mountain is Nanzheng. It now grows everywhere. Those from Jiang Mountain, Baishan, and Maoshan are superior. Harvested in November, December, January, and February, the quality is best, rich in oil and sweet. The *Xian Jing* states: it can also eliminate evil qi and mitigate disasters/rashes. Methods exist for making pills, powders, decoctions, and pastes. Its young shoots can also be made into drinks, very fragrant and delicious, removing dampness. There are two types of Zhu (Atractylodes): Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) has large, hairy, branched leaves, a sweet root with less oil, suitable for pills and powders; Chi Zhu (Red Atractylodes) has fine, unbranched leaves, a small root that is bitter with more oil, suitable for decoctions. In ancient times, Liu Juanzi extracted its essence to make pills named Shouzhong Jin Wan, which could promote longevity. Zhu from the eastern regions is large but lacks strong aroma and is not used. Those sold in the market today are coated with rice flour to appear white, which is unnatural; this coating should be scraped off before use. (From *Da Guan Ben Cao*, Vol. 6)