味辛温。主咳逆。定惊气。辟邪恶。除蛊毒鬼注。去三虫。久服通神。一名薇芜。生
川泽。
将寄所思。行吟泽畔。 秋风。霏霏清旦。翠掬衣沾。香通鼻观。松菊齐俦。椒兰并
粲。
张翥诗。拟折芳馨寄所思。史记传。屈原行吟泽畔。湛方生赋。 微扇。李贺诗。沙
上蘼
芜花。秋风已先发。孟郊诗。草色琼霏霏。曾肇诗。采采乘清旦。赵嘏诗。掬翠香盈袖。孟
迟诗。莫送香风入客衣。陈樵诗。此时鼻观通。苏籀诗。介特有如松。繁华匪惭菊。离骚。
览椒兰其若兹兮。
味苦寒。主热气目痛。 伤泣出。明目。肠 腹痛下痢。妇人阴中肿痛。久服令人
不忘。一名王连。生川谷。
珠连九节。色以黄标鹰 欲脱。雉尾方翘。断凉涤暑。御孽辟妖。味能忘苦。导利中焦。
韩保升曰。节高若连珠。苏颂曰。宣城九节者为胜。根黄叶如小雉尾。李时珍曰。如鹰
鸡爪
形而坚实。王微赞。断凉涤暑。江淹颂。御孽辟妖。长灵久视。僧智舷诗。不是性味移。头
陀能忘苦。张元素曰。去中焦湿热。
味苦温。主风热。死肌痈伤。口干舌焦。痈肿不消。喉舌肿。水浆不下。久服轻身明
目。润泽好颜色。不老延年。一名石鲮。生川谷。
青蔓连延。龙鳞结络。灌植灵根。疏通幽龠。身镜华精。神庭灼烁。得此石交。烟霞向
托。
苏恭曰。此物冬夏常青。其茎蔓延绕树石侧。名医曰。一名石龙藤。吴普曰。一名鳞石。
郭
璞赋。龙鳞结络。黄庭经。灌溉五华植灵根。注。舌本也。礼。疏通知远。沈约诗。歌幽
龠
且。未调真诰。目者身之镜。面者神之庭。黄庭经。通利华精。注。目精也。蔡邕赋。荣华
灼烁。史记传。苏秦喜此而得石交。陆龟蒙诗。且向烟霞托。
[Mi Wu]
Taste: Pungent, Acrid (Xin). Temperature: Warm (Wen).
Indications: Primarily treats cough with rebellious Qi (ke ni). Calms frightful Qi (jing qi). Expels evil influences and malignancies. Eliminates gu poison (gu du) and ghost injection disease (gui zhu - a condition characterized by emaciation and abdominal pain). Removes the "Three Worms" (san chong - general term for parasites). Long-term consumption enables spiritual clarity and penetration (tong shen).
Alternative Name: Wei Wu (Wei Wu).
Habitat: Grows in riverbanks and marshes.
[Poetic Description & Citations]
Transferring thoughts to the beloved, chanting by the marsh side. Autumn wind, misty and clear at dawn. Emerald dew wets the clothes held in palms; fragrance reaches the nasal orifice. Pine and chrysanthemum stand as peers; pepper and orchid bloom together.
Zhang Zhu's poem: Intending to pluck fragrant flowers to send to the one I miss.
Records of the Grand Historian: Qu Yuan chanting by the marsh side.
Zhan Fangsheng's fu: ...
Li He's poem: Mi Wu flowers on the sand, autumn wind has already blown early.
Meng Jiao's poem: Grass color like sparkling jade.
Zeng Zhao's poem: Gathering them while taking advantage of the clear morning.
Zhao Gu's poem: Holding greenery, fragrance fills the sleeves.
Meng Chi's poem: Do not let the fragrant wind enter the traveler's clothes.
Chen Qiao's poem: At this time, the nasal orifice is clear.
Su Zhou's poem: Integrity like pine; prosperity does not shame the chrysanthemum.
Li Sao: Beholding pepper and orchid thus...
[Huang Lian]
Taste: Bitter (Ku). Temperature: Cold (Han).
Indications: Primarily treats heat-related eye pain, tearing, and excessive discharge. Improves vision. Treats intestinal and abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dysentery. Treats swelling and pain in the female genitalia. Long-term consumption enhances memory and prevents forgetfulness.
Alternative Name: Wang Lian (Wang Lian).
Habitat: Grows in rivers and valleys.
[Poetic Description & Citations]
Joints linked like pearls. Yellow color marks it; eagles shed feathers. Peacock tails rise. Breaks coolness, washes away summer heat. Defends against malevolence, wards off demons. The taste can make one forget bitterness. Guides and benefits the Middle Jiao (Zhong Jiao).
Han Baosheng said: The joints are high and linked like pearls.
Su Song said: Those from Xuancheng with nine joints are superior. Roots are yellow, leaves resemble small peacock tails.
Li Shizhen said: Resembles eagle or chicken claws, solid and firm.
Wang Wei's eulogy: Breaks coolness, washes away summer heat.
Jiang Yan's ode: Defends against malevolence, wards off demons. Lengthens spirit, prolongs vision.
Monk Zhi Xian's poem: It is not that nature and taste change; the ascetic can forget bitterness.
Zhang Yuansu said: Clears damp-heat from the Middle Jiao.
[Luo Shi]
Taste: Bitter (Ku). Temperature: Warm (Wen).
Indications: Primarily treats wind-heat. Treats necrotic muscle (si ji), sores, and wounds. Relieves dry mouth and scorched tongue. Treats persistent abscesses/swellings, swelling of the throat and tongue, inability to swallow water or gruel. Long-term consumption lightens the body, clarifies vision, moistens and beautifies complexion, prevents aging, and extends lifespan.
Alternative Name: Shi Ling (Shi Ling).
Habitat: Grows in rivers and valleys.
[Poetic Description & Citations]
Green vines extend continuously. Scales of dragons knot and connect. Irrigating and planting spiritual roots. Unblocking hidden passages. The body acts as a mirror for essence; the spirit's court shines brightly. Obtaining this "stone friend," one entrusts oneself to clouds and mist.
Su Gong said: This plant remains evergreen in winter and summer. Its stems creep around trees and rocks.
Famous Physicians said: Also known as Shi Long Teng (Stone Dragon Vine).
Wu Pu said: Also known as Lin Shi (Scale Stone).
Guo Pu's fu: Scales of dragons knot and connect.
Huang Ting Jing: Irrigating the five splendors, planting spiritual roots. Commentary: Refers to the root of the tongue.
Li Ji: Clear understanding reaches far.
Shen Yue's poem: Singing of hidden passages...
Zhen Gao: Eyes are the mirror of the body; face is the court of the spirit.
Huang Ting Jing: Promoting flow of brilliant essence. Commentary: Refers to the essence of the eyes.
Cai Yong's fu: Radiant brilliance.
Records of the Grand Historian: Su Qin rejoiced in obtaining this "stone friend."
Lu Guimeng's poem: And entrust oneself to clouds and mist.