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It belongs to the same category as *Tianmendong* (Asparagi Radix). It is a vine. The leaves resemble those of bamboo. The lower part of the root grows in clusters, resembling taro. A cluster contains fifteen or sixteen tubers. They are connected with yellow and white colors.
Harvest in autumn, August. Sun-dry.
Root
The taste is sweet with a slight bitterness. The nature is slightly warm and slightly cold. It enters the Lung meridian. It primarily treats cough and qi rebellion. It cures chronic cough due to lung heat. It can moisten the lungs and protect lung qi. It treats malnutrition (Gan syndrome) and kills roundworms, pinworms (intestinal parasites), and tapeworms. Some varieties of *Bubai* (Stemonae Radix) are bitter with a slight sweetness. However, one should select those where the sweetness prevails, as stated in the *Shennong Bencao Jing*. Otherwise, if the bitter draining action is too strong, how can it protect the lungs? Those with lung deficiency should not take it. For sudden cough, crush equal parts of *Bubai* and fresh ginger to extract juice, decoct, and take two *he* (approx. 40ml). (From *Zhouhou Beiji Fang*). Another method: crush *Bubai* to extract natural juice, mix with raw honey, and take.

[Discussion] *Bubai* and *Tianmendong* both belong to agents treating lung diseases. However, *Tianmendong* has a cold nature and bitter taste, followed by slight sweetness, truly belonging to "treating heat with cold." *Bubai*, on the other hand... [text missing]. Xu Zou er. [Text unclear, possibly interpolation].

[Precipitation/Processing] Split with a bamboo knife, remove the heart and skin. Soak in wine for one night. Drain. Dry by baking. Cut finely before use.

Sprouts emerge in spring. Its vine is called *Jiaoteng*. Male and female plants grow together. The male stems are yellowish-white. The female stems are yellowish-red. The vines intertwine when growing, sometimes hiding and changing invisibly. The leaves resemble *Shuyu* (Dioscorea rhizome) but lack luster. They close at night and open during the day. (Same as *Hehuan* leaves). Yellow and white flowers bloom in summer and autumn. The seeds have ridges. The roots have five ridges. The color is red and white. White indicates male, red indicates female.
The taste is bitter, astringent, and sweet. The nature is slightly warm. It enters the Foot Jueyin Liver meridian and concurrently the Foot Shaoyin Kidney meridian. The white part enters the Qi level. The red part enters the Blood level. *Fuling* (Poria) serves as its guiding herb. It primarily treats... [text missing]. Bone... [text missing]. (There is green wind... caused by... seed... already deficient... winter hu... yellow... consolidate essence and qi. Continue lineage and prolong life...) Use female and male *Heshouwu* (Polygoni Multiflori Radix) each two *sheng*. Place in a clay pot. Steam. Repeat this nine times. Sun-dry. Soak evenly with ten bowls of human milk. Soak eight liang of *Danggui* (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) in wine and sun-dry. Stir-fry *Qiyi* (Lycii Fructus) until fragrant. Avoid iron vessels. Stone mortars. Salt water. Take one pill each. The rest... whether broken or unbroken. Treat symptoms down to the chest. Soft wind disease. Pain in waist and knees, inability to walk properly. All... Soak for seven nights. Sun-dry. Pound into powder using a wooden mortar. Dates...

[Discussion] The efficacy of *Heshouwu* may be derived from its ability to resolve blood and qi stagnation causing meridian obstruction. Or it may be derived from its ability to benefit blood and qi deficiency causing damage to form and organs. Long-term consumption further... [text missing]. Pointing to... Yang's... Yang's... as merit. Transformation and generation then... combine. Others... Yin should match... Yang's opening. Taste combines with Yuan Shi... Excess cases. Yin does not... Open, then wind's... Can surpass all other herbs.
*Heshouwu* is a herb that benefits blood. It is contraindicated to be used simultaneously with drying and heating herbs such as *Tianxiong* (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata - specific variety), *Fuzi* (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata), *Wutou* (Aconiti Radix), *Xianmao* (Curculiginis Rhizoma), Ginger, and Cinnamon. (Zhongchun notes: Chen Shiduo states). Those taking *Heshouwu* must avoid various blood foods without scales.

[Processing] Harvested after Winter Solstice is best. Entering spring, it sprouts and becomes hollow inside. Retain the skin for use. Slice with a bamboo knife. Soak in rice washing water overnight. With black soybeans... Treat scrofula... Do not damage... By... Object...