味甘辛。主解百毒。杀百老物殃鬼辟温疾障邪毒蛊。久服不夭。一名周升麻。生山谷
。
聚上曰升。奔魑走魅。深壅多须。纷垂素穗。鸡骨拾坚。禽心藏智。新妇惭形。小星充
备。
易。聚而上者谓之升。庾信赋。奔魑走魅。苏颂曰。根如蒿根。黑色多须。四五月着花
似
鸟误食中毒。急飞
小有殊。诗。 彼
味甘寒。主五脏邪气。风寒湿痹。益气补脑髓。坚筋骨。久服耳目聪明。不饥不老。
巨胜苗也。生川谷。
秋畦播种。先撷丰苗。蔬菹涎滑。发沐云飘。丫歧分尾。锐末垂 。内守坚固。清梦逍
遥
李时珍曰。秋间取巨胜子。种畦中。如生菜之法。候苗出采食滑美。本草所着者。茹蔬
之功
。叶有本团而末锐者。有本团而末三丫形者。陆游诗。湘湖 长涎正滑。寇宗 曰。以汤浸
良久涎出。妇人以之沐发。汪元量诗。凤钗堕锦乌云飘。黄庭经。内守坚固真之真。吴普曰
。一名梦神。
味甘温。主大风邪气。湿痹寒痛。久服轻身。益寿耐老。一名冬葵子。
姑云徐徐。当生者活。湿燥寒温。风驱邪遏。菜匪冬葵。烟祛野葛。鸡以精名。义难曲
括。
孟子。谓之姑徐徐云耳。说苑。扁鹊医赵太子。言当生者活耳。陶弘景曰。冬葵非菜之
冬
葵。李时珍曰。野葛折之。青烟出者名固活。苏恭曰。一名鸡精。罗湖野录。形于尺素。尤
为曲括。
Sweet and pungent in flavor. It primarily resolves all kinds of toxins. It kills various ancient spirits, ghosts, plagues, diseases, evil influences, poisonous substances, and gu poison. Long-term consumption prevents premature death. Also known as Zhou Shengma (Zhou Cimicifuga). It grows in mountain valleys.
Gathering upward is called "Sheng" (Ascending). It drives away mountain spirits and demons; the plant has deep roots with many fibers, and its white flower spikes hang down in profusion. The stem is hard like chicken bone; the heart of a bird stores wisdom; a new bride feels ashamed of her appearance; the little stars are complete.
The *I Ching* states: That which gathers and ascends is called Sheng. Yu Xin's fu says: Driving away mountain spirits and demons. Su Song states: The root resembles that of mugwort, black in color and fibrous. In the fourth and fifth months, it flowers, resembling a bird flying urgently after accidentally ingesting poison, though slightly different. The *Book of Songs* says: That...
Sweet and cold in flavor. It primarily treats evil qi in the five zang organs, wind-cold-damp bi syndrome. It benefits qi, supplements brain marrow, and strengthens bones and sinews. Long-term consumption enhances hearing and vision, prevents hunger, and delays aging.
It is the seedling of Jusheng (Sesamum indicum, Black Sesame). It grows in river valleys.
Sown in autumn fields, the lush seedlings are harvested first. As a vegetable, it produces slippery mucus when pickled; used for washing hair, it flows like clouds. It branches out, with sharp tips hanging down. Internally, it maintains firmness; in dreams, it allows for carefree wandering.
Li Shizhen states: In autumn, take Jusheng seeds and sow them in fields, cultivating them like lettuce. When the seedlings emerge, harvest and eat them; they are slippery and delicious. The *Bencao* records the efficacy of consuming it as a vegetable. The leaves vary: some are round at the base and sharp at the tip; others are round at the base and trifid at the tip. Lu You's poem says: The long slipperiness of Xianghu is just right. Kou Zongshi states: Soaking it in hot water for a long time releases mucus; women use it to wash their hair. Wang Yuanliang's poem says: The phoenix hairpin falls on brocade, dark clouds of hair drift. The *Huangting Jing* states: Maintaining firmness internally is the true essence. Wu Pu states: Also known as Mengshen (Dream Spirit).
Sweet and warm in flavor. It primarily treats severe wind-evil qi, damp-bi cold pain. Long-term consumption lightens the body, extends life, and promotes longevity. Also known as Dongkuizi (Malva seed).
Let us say "Xu Xu" (slowly/gently). Only what should grow survives, regardless of dampness, dryness, cold, or warmth; it drives away wind and suppresses evil qi. This vegetable is not Dongkui (Malva); smoke can dispel the toxicity of wild gecko (Aconitum). The chicken is named for its essence; the meaning is difficult to fully encompass.
The *Mencius* says: It is merely said to be Xu Xu. The *Shuo Yuan* states: Bian Que treated the Crown Prince of Zhao, saying that only what should grow would survive. Tao Hongjing states: Dongkui is not the vegetable Dongkui. Li Shizhen states: When Wild Gecko (Aconitum) is broken, if green smoke emerges, it is called Guhuo. Su Gong states: Also known as Jijing (Chicken Essence). The *Luho Yelu* states: Manifesting on a letter, it is particularly comprehensive yet intricate.