味苦寒。主风水黄胆面热黑。一名柳絮。叶主马疥痂创。实主溃痈逐脓血。子汁疗渴
。生川泽。
濯濯依依。荑生春坻。黄拂鳞皴。白沾绒洗。日照垂缨。风吹掷米。爱想当年。甘棠泽
比。
刘诜诗。杨柳濯濯弄轻阴。诗。杨柳依依。夏小正。正月柳 传。 者发孚也。群芳谱。
初
生寸余。开黄花。鳞起 上。甚细碎。渐次生叶。长成。花中结细子。如粟米大。细扁而
黑。上带白絮如绒。随风飞舞。薛能诗。条绿似垂缨。离筵日照轻。陆游诗。复似麻姑行掷
米。南史传。杨柳风流可爱。似张绪当年时。南齐书传。王敬则。于北馆种杨柳。虞长耀曰
。北人以为甘棠。
味苦寒。主温疾伤寒。大热烦狂。杀三虫疥疡。利小便水道。生山谷。
低昂红紫。花信风周。金铃摇曳。珠弹轻柔。资供雏食。善种雌求。区分肉核。性不相
谋。
韩愈诗。红紫相低昂。岁时记。花信风。始梅花。终楝花。李时珍曰。实名金铃子。孟
浩然
诗。王孙挟珠弹。苏颂曰。三四月开花红紫色。实如弹丸。南史传。凡所资供。一无所受。
农书。 雏食其实。净住子能生善种。诗。尚求其雌。苏恭曰。雌雄二种。雌者有子。雷
论。凡使肉不使核。使核不使肉。论语。道不同不相为谋。
味酸平。主大腹水肿。面目四肢浮肿。利小便水道。根主齿断肿。龋齿坚齿。一名
爵李。生川谷。
白白朱朱。香繁条软。微扇风和。晴烘日暖。蜜渍核香。汤温根短。不受肥污。爰宜洁
盥。
赵 诗。朱朱白白缀繁枝。白居易诗。香繁条软弱。陶潜诗。春风扇微和周翰诗。晴烘
始空
。花史。性喜暖日和风。浇用清水。以性洁故也。雷 论。核仁去皮尖。用生蜜浸一宿。研
膏用之。日华子曰。根治小儿身热。作汤浴之。公羊传注。洁白而不受污。金史志。爰洁其
盥。
[Liu Xu (Willow Catkin)]
Taste: Bitter. Nature: Cold. Indications: Mainly treats Fengshui disease (wind-water edema), jaundice, and facial heat with dark complexion. Also known as Liu Xu. Leaves mainly treat equine scabies and crusty wounds. Fruits mainly treat ulcerated carbuncles, expelling pus and blood. Seed juice treats thirst. Habitat: Grows in rivers and marshes.
(Eulogy) The willow branches are lush and graceful, appearing reluctant to part. In spring, soft catkins emerge on the islets; yellow pollen brushes against the skin like cracked fish scales, while white catkins cling like washed velvet. Under the sun, hanging willow twigs resemble tassels; when the wind blows, willow seeds fly like scattered rice grains. One recalls those years, comparing the benevolence of the sweet locust tree.
Liu Shen's poem: "The lush willows play in the light shade." *Shi Jing* (Classic of Poetry): "The willows are lush and clinging." *Xia Xiao Zheng* commentary on February: "Fa Fu Ye." *Qun Fang Pu* records: Initially growing over an inch tall, it blooms with yellow flowers, with fine, fragmented scale-like protrusions on top. Leaves gradually grow, and upon maturity, small seeds form within the flowers, resembling millet grains—thin, flat, black, topped with white fluffy catkins that dance in the wind. Xue Neng's poem: "Green twigs hang like tassels, the setting sun shines lightly on the farewell banquet." Lu You's poem: "Again resembling Magu throwing rice." *History of the Southern Dynasties* records: Willows are charming and lovely, reminiscent of Zhang Xu's demeanor in his prime. *Book of Southern Qi* records: Wang Jingze planted willows at the North Pavilion; Yu Changyao said, "People in the north regard them as sweet locust trees."
[Lian Shi (Chinaberry Fruit)]
Taste: Bitter. Nature: Cold. Indications: Mainly treats Wenji Shanghan (warm diseases and cold damage), high fever, restlessness, and mania. Kills three types of parasites and treats scabies and sores. Promotes urination through the water passages. Habitat: Grows in mountains and valleys.
(Eulogy) Flowers rise and fall in red and purple hues; the flower message winds cycle continuously. Golden bells sway gently; pearl-like pellets are soft and light. They provide food for nestlings; successful cultivation requires seeking female plants. Flesh and pits are distinguished by nature, not by mutual agreement.
Han Yu's poem: "Red and purple flowers rise and fall against each other." *Sui Shi Ji* records: The flower message winds begin with plum blossoms and end with chinaberry flowers. Li Shizhen states: The formal name is Jinlingzi (Golden Bell). Meng Haoran's poem: "Young masters carry pearl pellets." Su Song states: It blooms red-purple in the third and fourth lunar months; fruits are pellet-sized. *History of the Southern Dynasties* records: Whatever is provided, nothing is received. *Nong Shu* records: Nestlings eat its fruits. *Jing Zhu Zi* states: It can generate good seeds. *Shi Jing*: "Still seeking its female." Su Gong states: There are male and female varieties; only the female bears fruit. Lei Xiao's *Lei Lun* records: When processing, use the flesh but not the pit; if using the pit, do not use the flesh. *Analects*: "Those whose paths differ cannot plan together."
[Yuli Ren (Bush Cherry Kernel)]
Taste: Sour. Nature: Neutral. Indications: Mainfully treats abdominal distension with edema, and swelling of the face, eyes, and limbs. Promotes urination through the water passages. Roots mainly treat broken teeth and gum swelling, and strengthen teeth. Also known as Jueli. Habitat: Grows in rivers and valleys.
(Eulogy) Flowers are white tinged with red; fragrance is abundant, branches are soft. A gentle breeze blows under warm weather; sunny days bring warmth. Honey-soaked kernels are fragrant; boiled roots are short. They do not accept fertilizer or filth; they are suitable for clean washing.
Zhao's poem: "Red and white flowers adorn the dense branches." Bai Juyi's poem: "Fragrance is abundant, branches are weak and soft." Tao Qian's poem: "Spring wind fans a slight harmony." Zhou Han's poem: "Sunshine warms until empty." *Hua Shi* records: It prefers warm days and gentle breezes; water it with clear water because of its inherently clean nature. Lei Xiao's *Lei Lun* records: Remove the skin and tips of the kernel, soak in raw honey overnight, and grind into a paste for use. Ri Hua Zi states: Root decoctions treat childhood fevers; bathe the child in the soup. *Gongyang Zhuan* commentary: "White and pure, refusing contamination." *History of Jin* records: "Thus cleanse your hands."