味苦平。主五脏邪气。寒湿痹。四肢疼酸。膝冷痛。生川谷。
饵之延年。终南具有。呼听多孙。讹沿两牡。摩顶河车。剥肤旱藕。夜合黄昏。名同物
否。
唐书传。姜抚言终南山有旱藕。饵之延年。甘守诚曰。牡蒙也。（王孙别名）易名以神
之耳。
诗。终南何有。吴普曰。楚名王孙。齐名长孙。又名海孙。名医曰。一名黄孙。易林。受福
多孙。诗。并驱从两牡兮。李时珍曰。古方所用牡蒙。是紫参。后人所用牡蒙。乃王孙。叶
生巅顶。类紫河车叶。孟子。摩顶放踵。易。剥床以肤。李时珍曰。一名黄昏与夜合。名同
物异。
味苦微寒。主头秃。恶创热气。疥搔痂癣。虫疗龋齿。生川谷。
沃饶西蜀。阴湿萌生。蚓吹流肿。蜂缀坚茎。细区鼠迹。滑误鸦睛。功收漆啮。涂浴兼
营。
卢思道诗。西蜀称天府。由来擅沃饶。苏恭曰。俗名漆姑。生阴湿地。颜延之诗。惠浸
萌生
。摘元方。蚯蚓气吹者。捣入黄丹 之。李时珍曰。黄蜂作窠。 漆姑草为蒂。陈藏器曰。
漆姑叶细。多生石边。苏恭曰。捣涂漆疮。羊泉乃大草。漆姑草如鼠迹大。生阶墀间。乃同
名也。苏颂曰。或言老鸦眼睛草。李时珍谓此乃龙葵也。性滑如葵。苏误认。耳生漆疮者。
煎汤浴之。
微咸寒。主腰脊痛。不得着床。俯仰艰难。除热可作浴汤。生川谷及田野。
错认香 。 搓气劣。平泽熟田。方茎对节。纵竖脊坚。引伸腰折。麻直苏舒。澡身止
热。
李时珍曰。原野甚多。方茎对节。大叶似香 。搓之不香。苏恭曰。此草生平泽熟田。
沈约
赋。既纵竖而横构。刘因诗。会经坚脊度危关。易。引而伸之。晋书传。陶潜曰。我岂能为
五斗米折腰。吴普曰。一名爵麻。别录曰。一名香苏。颜延之颂。类麻能直。李时珍曰。苏
性舒畅。故谓之苏。礼。儒有澡身而浴德。
[Wangsun]
Taste is bitter, nature is neutral. It governs evil qi of the five zang organs. Cold-dampness bi syndrome. Pain and soreness of the four limbs. Cold pain in the knees. Grows in river valleys.
Ingesting it prolongs life. It is abundant on Mount Zhongnan. The name sounds like "Ting Duo Sun," a corruption derived from "Liang Mu." Its shape resembles the Purple River Cart (Placenta Hominis), leaves resemble the dry lotus root. Closes at night and opens at dusk; names are the same but are the substances identical?
The *Book of Tang* records that Jiang Fu said there is dry lotus root on Mount Zhongnan, which prolongs life when ingested. Gan Shoucheng said this is Mumeng. (An alias for Wangsun). The name was changed to deify it.
The *Classic of Poetry* says: "What is in Zhongnan?" Wu Pu said: In Chu it is called Wangsun, in Qi it is called Changsun. Also named Haishun. Famous physicians said: Another name is Huangsun. *Yilin* says: "Receiving blessings, many sons." *Classic of Poetry* says: "Driving together with two males." Li Shizhen said: The Mumeng used in ancient prescriptions is Zican (Bupleurum root). The Mumeng used by later generations is actually Wangsun. Leaves grow at the apex, resembling the leaves of Placenta Hominis. *Mencius* says: "Rubbing the head to the heels." *I Ching* says: "Peeling the bed to the skin." Li Shizhen said: Another name is Huanghun and Yehe; names are the same but substances differ.
[Shuyangquan]
Taste is bitter, nature is slightly cold. It governs alopecia. Heat from malignant sores. Scabies, itching, scabs, tinea. Worm-induced dental caries. Grows in river valleys.
In the fertile Western Shu, it sprouts in yin and damp places. Swelling caused by earthworm breath, bees attaching to hard stems. Small areas resembling mouse tracks, smooth surfaces mistaken for crow's eyes. Efficacy collects treatment for lacquer bites, applicable for both application and bathing.
Lu Sidao's poem: "Western Shu is called the Land of Abundance, renowned for its fertility since ancient times." Su Gong said: Commonly known as Qigu, growing in yin and damp places. Yan Yanzhi's poem: "Gracefully soaking into sprouting." Zhai Yuanfang said: For areas affected by earthworm breath, crush and mix with Minium (Red Lead) for treatment. Li Shizhen said: Yellow bees build nests using Qigu grass as the base. Chen Cangqi said: Qigu leaves are fine, often growing by rocks. Su Gong said: Crushed and applied to treat lacquer dermatitis. Yangquan is a large herb, Qigu grass is the size of a mouse track, growing between steps, merely sharing the same name. Su Song said: Some say this is Crow's Eye Grass. Li Shizhen believed this is Solanum nigrum (Longkui). Nature is slippery like okra. Su Gong misidentified it. Those with ears suffering from lacquer dermatitis should boil a decoction for bathing.
[Jiaochuang]
Taste is slightly salty, nature is cold. It governs lumbar and spinal pain. Inability to lie on the bed. Difficulty in bending forward and backward. Clears heat and can be used as a bathing decoction. Grows in river valleys, fields, and wilderness.
Mistaken for Xiangsu. Rubbing yields inferior odor. Flat marshes and mature fields. Square stems with opposite nodes. Vertical and horizontal spine hardness. Extending the waist causing fracture. Straightening and soothing. Bathing the body to stop heat.
Li Shizhen said: Abundant in wilderness. Square stems with opposite nodes. Large leaves resembling Xiangsu. Rubbing does not yield fragrance. Su Gong said: This herb grows in flat marshes and mature fields. Shen Yue's fu: "Both vertical and horizontal structures." Liu Yin's poem: "Passing through dangerous passes via firm spines." *I Ching* says: "Pull and extend." *Book of Jin* records Tao Qian saying: "How could I bow my waist for five pecks of rice?" Wu Pu said: Another name is Juema. *Bielu* says: Another name is Xiangsu. Yan Yanzhi's ode: "Resembling hemp, capable of straightening." Li Shizhen said: Because Su nature is comfortable and free, it is called Su. *Book of Rites* says: "The scholar purifies his body and bathes in virtue."