味辛温。主风寒湿痹。咳逆上气。开心孔。补五脏。通九窍。明耳目。出声音。久服
轻身。不忘不迷惑。延年。一名昌阳。生池泽。
一阳来复。昌本先萌。百阴感气。九节敷荣。飨宜菹醢。候纪催耕。灵台清畅。悦耳流
声。
吕氏春秋。冬至后。菖始生。百草之先生者。曲术。感百阴之气为菖蒲。名医曰。一寸
九节
者良。周礼注。昌本切之四寸为菹。庄子注。灵台者心也。清畅故忧患不能入。枚乘七发。
味苦平。主头风眩肿目痛欲脱泪出。皮肤死肌。恶风湿痹。久服利血气轻身耐老延
年。一名节华。生川泽及田野。
女节女华。是生女几。采周四时。德包五美。自叶流根。抗茎敷蕊。饮杂芳醪。精调琼
靡。
崔实月令。女节女华菊花之名。山海经。女几之山。其草多菊 。名医曰。正月采根。
三月
采叶。五月采茎。九月采花。十一月采实。钟会赞。菊有五美。西京杂记。饮菊花酒令人长
寿。扬雄反骚。精琼靡与秋菊兮。
味甘微寒。主补五脏。安精神。定魂魄。止惊悸。除邪气。明目。开心益智。久服轻
身延年。一名人衔。一名鬼盖。生山谷。
摇光散采。涓涓蒙蒙。三丫颖擢。五叶阴浓。紫云团盖。明月当空。迎年佩结。求我婴
童。
春秋。运斗枢。摇光星散而为人参。卓异记。紫衣童子歌。山涓涓兮树 。明月愁兮
当夜
空。遂于古松下得参一本。高丽人赞。三丫五叶。背阳向阴。礼斗威仪。下有人参。上有紫
气。清异录。咸通后士风。正旦未明。佩紫赤囊。中盛人参。号迎年佩。易。童蒙求我。
[Changpu]
Pungent in flavor, warm in nature. Primarily treats wind-cold-damp bi syndrome (a condition characterized by pain, numbness, and limited mobility of limbs and joints caused by the invasion of wind, cold, and damp pathogens). Treats cough with rebellious qi rushing upward. Opens the heart orifices (referring to mental confusion due to phlegm turbidity obstructing the mind), tonifies the five zang organs (heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney). Unblocks the nine orifices (eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and two lower orifices), clarifies vision and hearing, and enhances voice. Long-term consumption leads to a light body, improved memory without confusion, and longevity. Also known as Changyang. Grows in ponds and marshes.
When one yang begins to return, Changben (an alias for Acorus) sprouts first. A hundred yin energies sense the yang qi, and the nine-jointed Acorus flourishes. It is suitable for use as pickled vegetables, following the solar terms to urge farming. The spirit platform becomes clear and smooth, and pleasant sounds flow.
The *Lüshi Chunqiu* records: After the Winter Solstice, Acorus begins to grow; it is the first among all herbs to sprout. Quzhu (a type of medicinal herb) transforms into Acorus by sensing the qi of a hundred yins. Famous physicians state that those one inch long with nine nodes are of superior quality. The commentary on the *Rites of Zhou* records: Cutting Changben into four-inch pieces makes it suitable for pickles. The commentary on the *Zhuangzi* states: The "spirit platform" refers to the heart; because it is clear and unobstructed, worries and troubles cannot enter. Mei Cheng's *Seven Stimuli*.
[Juhua]
Bitter in flavor, neutral in nature. Primarily treats head wind vertigo, eye swelling and pain with sensation of protrusion, and tearing. Treats dead skin muscle (skin necrosis or loss of sensation), aversion to wind-damp bi (painful obstruction caused by wind and dampness). Long-term consumption promotes the free flow of blood and qi, lightens the body, delays aging, and extends life. Also known as Jiehua. Grows in rivers, lakes, and fields.
Nüjie and Nühua give rise to Mount Nüji. Harvesting covers the four seasons; its virtue encompasses five beauties. From leaves flowing to roots, stems stand tall bearing flowers. Drinking mixed fragrant wine, carefully refining the jade-like essence.
Cui Shi's *Yueling* records: Nüjie and Nühua are names for chrysanthemum. The *Classic of Mountains and Seas* records: On Mount Nüji, the grass there is mostly chrysanthemum. Famous physicians state: Collect roots in the first month, leaves in the third month, stems in the fifth month, flowers in the ninth month, and fruits in the eleventh month. Zhong Hui praised: Chrysanthemum has five beauties. *Records of the Western Capital* records: Drinking chrysanthemum wine promotes longevity. Yang Xiong's *Fan Sao*: "Refining jade essence with autumn chrysanthemums."
[Renshen]
Sweet in flavor, slightly cold in nature. Primarily tonifies the five zang organs. Calms the spirit, stabilizes the hun and po souls, stops palpitations and fright. Expels evil qi, clarifies vision, opens the mind, and enhances intelligence. Long-term consumption leads to a light body and longevity. Also known as Renxian, also known as Guigai. Grows in mountain valleys.
The star Yaoguang scatters its qi, dripping and misty. Three-pronged branches emerge upright, five leaves provide dense shade. Like a canopy of purple clouds, the bright moon hangs in the sky. Wearing the New Year greeting pendant, seeking my infant child (referring to the human-like shape of the root).
The *Spring and Autumn Annals: Yun Dou Shu* records: The scattering qi of the star Yaoguang transforms into Ginseng. *Zhuoyi Ji* records the song of the Purple-Clad Boy: "Mountains trickle... The bright moon grieves... under the night sky." Thus, a single ginseng plant was found under an ancient pine tree. Koreans praise: Three prongs, five leaves, facing away from the sun towards the shade. *Li Dou Wei Yi* records: Below lies Ginseng, above floats purple qi. *Qingyi Lu* records: After the Xiantong era, scholar customs involved wearing a purple-red pouch containing Ginseng before dawn on the first day of the year, called the New Year greeting pendant. The *I Ching*: "The ignorant seeks me."