即俗所谓黄荆条。非蔓荆也。处处有之。其木心方。其枝对生。一枝五叶或七叶。如榆
而长。尖边有锯齿。五月杪间。开红紫花成穗。子如胡荽而有白膜裹之。
茎叶
味苦。气寒。
附方 九窍出血。荆叶捣汁。酒和。服二合。腰脚风湿痛不止。用荆茎于坛中烧烟。熏
涌泉穴及痛处。使汗出则愈。
荆沥
气味甘平。去心闷烦热。头昏旋晕目眩。心头洋洋欲吐。卒失音。小儿心热惊痫。止消
渴。除痰唾。令人不睡。治心风为第一。（贞白）化痰去风为妙药。凡患风人多热。常宜以
竹沥荆沥姜汁合五合。和匀热服。以瘥为度。（濒湖）二汁同功。并以姜汁助送则不凝滞。
但气虚不能食者。用竹沥。气实能食者。用荆沥。（丹溪）心虚惊悸羸瘦者。荆沥二升。煎
至一升六合。分作四合。日三夜一。
〔论〕 牡荆汁冷而甜。丹溪故谓气实能食者用荆沥。参之荆叶治九窍出血。则此味似
能于阳中守阴。所以治心风推为第一。更观心虚惊悸一方
。即知其有合于离中之坎。而守其
取沥法 用新采荆茎。截数尺长。加于两砖上。烧其中间。以器两头承取。热服。又法
截三四寸长束入瓶中。仍以一瓶合住。固其外。糠火煨烧。其汁沥入下瓶中。亦妙。
一名拒霜。处处有之。插条即生。用叶并花根皮俱可。
味微辛。气平。性滑涎粘。主清肺凉血。散热解毒。治一切痈疽肿毒恶疮。消肿排脓止
痛。一切痈疽发背乳痈恶疮。不拘已成未成。已穿未穿。并用芙蓉叶。或根皮。或花。生研
或干研末。生蜜调涂肿处四围。中间留头。干则频换。初起者即觉清凉。痛止肿消。已成者
即脓聚毒出。已穿者即脓出易敛。效不可言。或加生赤小豆末。尤妙。
This is commonly known as Huangjing Tiao (Celtis sinensis twig). It is not Manjing (Vitex negundo). It grows everywhere. Its pith is square. The branches are opposite. One branch has five or seven leaves, resembling elm leaves but longer, with serrated edges and pointed tips. At the end of May, it blooms with red-purple flowers in spikes. The seeds resemble Coriandri Fructus (Husu, coriander) and are wrapped in a white membrane.
Stems and Leaves:
Bitter in taste, cold in nature.
Attached Prescriptions:
Bleeding from the nine orifices: Crush the leaves of Celtis sinensis to extract juice, mix with wine, and take two he (a traditional unit of volume).
Unremitting wind-damp pain in the waist and legs: Burn the stems of Celtis sinensis in an urn to produce smoke, fumigate the Yongquan (KI-1) acupoint and the painful areas until sweating occurs, which leads to recovery.
Jing Li (Celtis sinensis Juice):
Sweet and neutral in flavor and nature. It removes chest and heart oppression, irritability, and heat; dizziness and vertigo; a sensation of fullness in the heart with nausea; sudden loss of voice. It treats pediatric heart-heat causing fright and epilepsy, stops thirst (Xiaoke), eliminates phlegm and saliva, and addresses insomnia caused by heat. It is considered the premier remedy for Xin Feng (Heart Wind). (Zhenbai) States that resolving phlegm and expelling wind is its miraculous efficacy. For those suffering from wind diseases who often have heat, it is advisable to mix Zhuli (Bamboo Sap), Jing Li, and Jiang Zhi (Ginger Juice), each five he, blend them evenly, warm them, and drink. Take until cured. (Binhu) Notes that the two juices have similar functions; taking them with ginger juice prevents stagnation. However, for those with Qi deficiency unable to eat, use Zhuli; for those with Qi excess able to eat, use Jing Li. (Danxi) For those with Heart Qi deficiency presenting with palpitations and emaciation, use two sheng of Jing Li, decoct until one sheng and six dou remain, divide into four portions, administer three times during the day and once at night.
[Discussion]
Mojing juice is cold and sweet, hence Danxi stated that those with Qi excess and good appetite should use Jing Li. Considering the efficacy of Jing Ye (Celtis sinensis Leaf) in treating bleeding from the nine orifices, this substance seems capable of "guarding Yin within Yang," thus being ranked first for treating Heart Wind. Observing the prescription for Heart deficiency with palpitations further confirms its alignment with the concept of Kan residing within Li (referring to the interaction of Water and Fire, or Kidney and Heart), thereby securing the root.
Method for Extracting Juice:
Use freshly harvested Celtis sinensis stems, cut into several chi long, place them across two bricks, and burn the middle section. Use vessels at both ends to collect the dripping juice. Take while hot. Another method: Cut into three or four cun lengths, bundle into a bottle, cover with another bottle, seal tightly externally, and roast slowly using bran fire. The juice drips into the lower bottle, which is also effective.
Mu Furong (Hibiscus mutabilis):
Also known as Jushuang. Grows everywhere. It propagates easily from cuttings. The leaves, flowers, and root bark are all usable.
Slightly pungent in taste, neutral in nature, slippery and viscous in texture. It primarily clears the Lungs, cools the Blood, dissipates heat, and resolves toxicity. It treats all types of carbuncles, sores, swellings, toxic ulcers, reduces swelling, discharges pus, and relieves pain. For all carbuncles, back abscesses, breast abscesses, and malignant sores, regardless of whether they have formed pus or ruptured, use Mu Furong Ye (Leaf), Gen Pi (Root Bark), or Hua (Flower). Grind fresh or dry powder, mix with raw honey, and apply around the periphery of the swollen area, leaving the center open (to allow pus drainage). Change frequently when dry. In the early stage, it feels cool, pain stops, and swelling subsides. If pus has formed, toxins are expelled with pus. If already ruptured, pus drains easily and healing accelerates; the efficacy is indescribable. Adding powder of fresh Chi Xiaodou (Adzuki Bean) is especially excellent.