味辛。主邪气。辟毒疫。温鬼强志。主淋露。久服不梦寤魇寐。生山谷。
形符地数
。香达天垂。五叶五节。五根五枝。魇惊夜靖。瘴毒朝披。尝余挂齿。分割蜜脾。
易。地数五。三洞珠囊。青木香。一株五根。一根五枝。一枝五节。一节五叶。故名五
香。
烧之上彻九天也。隋书传。吐谷浑多瘴气。献青木香以御雾露。苏颂曰。形如枯骨。粘牙者
良。名医曰。一名蜜香。
薯蓣。味甘温。主伤中。补虚羸。除寒热邪气。补中益气力。长肌肉、久服耳目聪明。
轻身
不饥延年。一名山芋。生山谷。
景山升山。紫藤蕃秀。云腻香酥。虹晴春透。白玉能延。黄金共寿。小 顷筐。鼎烹察
候。
山海经曰。景山其草多薯蓣。又升山其草多薯蓣。龚 歌。绿薜紫藤湘色子。种玉绵延
春
透髓。晴虹岁晚寒不起。四气调神。经夏三月。此谓蕃秀。张 词。云香酥腻老来便。广雅
。玉延薯蓣也。江淹颂。黄金共寿。朱子诗。小 顷筐可代耕。石鼎何妨手自烹。
味甘微寒。主筋急拘挛。不可屈伸。风湿痹下气。久服轻身益气。其根下三虫。一
名解蠡。生平泽及田野。
名称解蠡。掷米如珠。津液渴解。身健衰扶。玉匙流滑。金井秋初。奇才勿弃。后载盈
车。
神仙传。麻姑掷米皆成丹砂。苏颂曰。一名薏珠子。梅尧臣诗。偶病相如渴。为饮可扶
衰。
陆游诗。滑欲流匙香满屋。奇才从古弃草菅。高士谈诗。井边薏苡吐秋珠。后汉书传。
马援
大军还。以南方薏苡实载之一车。
泽泻。味甘寒。主风寒湿痹。乳难消水。养五脏。益气力。肥健。久服耳目聪明。不饥。
延
年
轻身。面生光。能行水上。一名水泻。一名芒芋。一名鹄泻。生池泽。采 彼汾。泻如泽水
。独植修茎。双分歧尾。光鉴留颜。腾波举趾。牛舌牛唇。分形具美。
诗。彼汾一曲。言采其 。李时珍曰。去水曰泻。如泽之泻水也。苏颂曰。独茎而长。
叶似
牛舌。陶弘景曰。尾间必有两歧为好。曹植赋。飞花鉴于天庭。谢庄诗。金丹玉液岂留颜。
左思赋。腾波沸涌。诗。四之日举趾。尔雅。 牛唇。南史传。柳恽可谓具美。
[Mu Xiang (Costus Root)]
Pungent in flavor. Primarily treats pathogenic factors. Expels toxic epidemics. Warms the primordial qi and strengthens the will. Treats lin syndrome with leakage (a condition characterized by dribbling urination and emaciation due to damp-heat or deficiency). Long-term consumption prevents nightmares, sudden awakenings, and sleep paralysis. Grows in mountain valleys.
Its form corresponds to the Earth number (five). The fragrance reaches the heavens. One plant has five leaves, five nodes, five main roots, and five branches. It dispels nightmare-induced fright, bringing peace at night; it wards off miasma and toxins, ensuring clarity in the morning. After tasting, the aftertaste lingers on the teeth, resembling split honeycombs.
According to the principles of the *I Ching*, the Earth number is five. *Sandong Zhunang* records: Qing Mu Xiang (Blue Costus), one plant has five roots, one root has five branches, one branch has five nodes, and one node has five leaves; hence it is named "Wu Xiang" (Five Fragrances). When burned, its smoke rises to the ninth heaven. *Book of Sui* records: The Tuyuhun people suffered from much miasma and offered Qing Mu Xiang to resist foggy and dewy dampness. Su Song stated: Those shaped like dry bones and sticky to the teeth are superior. Famous physicians say: Also known as Mi Xiang (Honey Fragrance).
[Shu Yu (Dioscorea Opposita / Yam)]
Sweet in flavor, warm in nature. Primarily treats internal injury. Tonifies deficiency and emaciation. Eliminates cold-heat pathogenic factors. Replenishes middle jiao qi and enhances strength. Promotes muscle growth. Long-term consumption improves hearing and vision. Makes the body light, reduces hunger, and prolongs life. Also known as Shan Yu (Mountain Taro). Grows in mountain valleys.
Jing Mountain and Sheng Mountain have lush vegetation. Purple vines flourish beautifully. Fine as clouds, fragrant and crisp. Clear rainbows penetrate through spring warmth. White jade-like yams extend longevity; golden hues share in long life. A small bamboo basket, cooked in a tripod cauldron requires careful observation of the heat.
*Classic of Mountains and Seas* states: Jing Mountain's grasses are mostly Shu Yu. Sheng Mountain's grasses are also mostly Shu Yu. Gong's song sings: Green figs and purple vines,湘 color seeds, planting jade extends through spring marrow. Sunny rainbows do not rise in late winter cold. *Si Qi Tiao Shen Da Lun* says: Passing through the three months of summer, this is called Fan Xiu (Flourishing Beauty). Zhang's lyric says: Cloud-like fragrance, crisp and greasy, convenient for the aged. *Guang Ya* states: Yu Yan is Shu Yu. Jiang Yan's ode says: Sharing longevity with gold. Zhu Xi's poem says: A small basket can replace plowing, why not cook it yourself in a stone cauldron?
[Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed)]
Sweet in flavor, slightly cold in nature. Primarily treats tendon urgency and spasms, inability to flex or extend. Treats wind-damp bi syndrome and directs rebellious qi downward. Long-term consumption makes the body light and boosts qi. Its root expels three types of parasites. Also known as Jie Li. Grows in marshes and fields.
Named Jie Li. Seeds thrown resemble pearls. Body fluids replenish, thirst resolves. The body becomes robust, weakness is supported. Smooth as a jade spoon, like autumn pearls in a golden well. Do not discard rare talents; later, they fill carts.
*Biographies of Divine Immortals* records: Magu threw rice which turned into cinnabar. Su Song said: Also known as Yi Zhu Zi. Mei Yaochen's poem says: Occasionally ill like Sima Xiangru with thirst, drinking this can support decline. Lu You's poem says: So smooth it flows from the spoon, fragrance fills the room; rare talents have been discarded as weeds since ancient times. High scholar Tan's poem says: Autumn pearls spit by coix by the wellside. *Book of Later Han* records: When Ma Yuan's army returned, he loaded a cart with Coix seeds from the south.
[Ze Xie (Alisma Rhizome)]
Sweet in flavor, cold in nature. Primarily treats wind-cold-damp bi syndrome. Treats difficult lactation and promotes water metabolism. Nourishes the five zang organs. Enhances qi and strength. Makes the body plump and healthy. Long-term consumption improves hearing and vision, reduces hunger. Prolongs life, makes the body light. Face shines with radiance, as if able to walk on water. Also known as Shui Xie, also known as Mang Yu, also known as Hu Xie. Grows in ponds and marshes.
Harvested from the banks of the Fen River. Draining like marsh water. Stands alone with slender stems, forked tails. Mirrors preserve youth, waves lift the toes. Leaves like ox tongues, lips like ox mouths, distinct forms both beautiful.
*Classic of Poetry* says: By one bend of the Fen River, there I gather its... (text missing, usually Ze Xie). Li Shizhen said: To remove water is 'xie', like a marsh draining water. Su Song said: Single stem and tall, leaves like ox tongues. Tao Hongjing said: Those with two forks at the tail are good. Cao Zhi's rhapsody says: Flying flowers mirror in the heavenly court. Xie Zhuang's poem says: How can golden pills and jade liquids preserve the face? Zuo Si's rhapsody says: Waves boil and surge. *Classic of Poetry* says: In the fourth month, raise the feet. *Erya* explains: ... is ox lip. *History of the Southern Dynasties* records: Liu Yun could be described as possessing complete beauty.