味苦平。主妇人阴中肿痛。男子阴痿。湿痒。除痹气。利关节。癫痫恶创。久服轻
身。一名蛇米。生川谷及田野。
湿 幽墟。饥蛇凝恋。芎叶槎丫。蒿枝峭茜。百结同窠。双粒合片。蘼弱芜繁。令人目
黄 诗。苍榛 幽墟。李时珍曰。蛇虺喜卧于下。食其子。苏轼诗。饥蛇不汝放。李邕
妻温
氏表。岁时凝恋。韩保升曰。下湿地皆有。叶似小叶芎 。苏颂曰。三月生苗。作丛似蒿枝
。每枝有花头百余结同一窠。李时珍曰。其子两片合成。淮南子。乱人者。蛇床之与蘼芜
。张名由诗。令人心目 。
味苦寒。主膀胱热。利小便。补中益精气。久服耳目聪明。轻身耐老。一名地葵。
生平泽及田野。
星精散采。宛转沿涯。千心春满。独帚风斜。舌扪鸭 。眠起蚕沙。商秋敛实。沐浴光
华。
苏颂曰。星之精也。一名独帚。一名鸭舌草。八月 干成可采。土宿指南。一名千心草。
韩
愈诗。宛转沿涯到深处。日华子曰。子色青。似一眠初起蚕沙之状。潘尼赋。商秋授气。
收华敛实。甄权曰。去热风可作汤沐浴。黄庭经。体生光华气香兰。
味苦平。主大热。火创身热。烦邪恶气。华。主女人漏下赤白。轻身明目。一名戒火。
一名慎火。生川谷。
枝折经旬。柔茎苒苒。气自含凉。功施止焰。寓秀庭除。栖芬屋广。火母名奇。丹砂就
敛。
寇宗 曰。折枝置土中。浇溉旬日便生。王粲赋。挺柔茎之苒苒。傅咸赋。气泠泠以含
凉。
范筠诗。止焰或有施。卞敬宗赞。寓秀闲庭。谢灵运赋。夕栖芬而气敷。苏颂曰。南北皆有
之。种于中庭。或盆置屋上。名医曰。一名火母。日华子曰。可 朱砂。
[Shechuangzi (Cnidii Fructus)]
Bitter, neutral. Primarily treats swelling and pain in the female external genitalia, impotence in males, dampness and itching of the genitals; dispels Bi syndrome qi (pathogenic factors obstructing meridians), benefits the joints, treats epilepsy and malignant sores. Long-term use makes the body light and agile. Also known as Shemi. Grows in river valleys and fields.
(Praise) In the dark marshes, hungry snakes linger and cling. The leaves of Chuanxiong are tangled, the branches of mugwort are steep and red. Hundred-knot flowers share a nest with Shechuangzi, two seeds merge into one. Miwu is weak yet luxuriant, causing yellowing of the eyes. (Poem) Dark hazelnuts grow in the dark ruins. Li Shizhen stated: Venomous snakes like to lie beneath Shechuangzi and eat its seeds. Su Shi's poem says: "The hungry snake will not let you go." Wen Shi, wife of Li Yong, mentioned in her memorial: "Lingering through the seasons." Han Baosheng stated: It grows everywhere in low, wet places. The leaves resemble those of small-leaf Chuanxiong. Su Song stated: Seedlings emerge in March, growing in clumps resembling mugwort branches. Each branch has over a hundred flower heads forming a single cluster. Li Shizhen stated: Its seeds are composed of two halves. *Huainanzi* states: "What confuses people are Shechuangzi and Miwu." Zhang Mingyou's poem says: "Causing... in heart and eyes..."
[Difuzi (Kochiae Herba)]
Bitter, cold. Primarily treats heat in the Bladder, promotes urination, tonifies the Middle Jiao, and benefits essence and Qi. Long-term use improves hearing and vision, makes the body light, and delays aging. Also known as Di Kui. Grows in lakes, marshes, and fields.
(Praise) The essence of stars scatters and gathers, winding along the banks. A thousand hearts fill with spring vitality, the solitary broom tilts in the wind. Tongue licks the duck... like silkworm sand after waking. In early autumn, fruits are gathered, bathing in radiance.
Su Song stated: It is the essence of stars. Also known as Dushou, also known as Yashé Cǎo (Duck-tongue Grass). It can be harvested when dried in August. *Tusu Zhinan* calls it Qianxin Cao. Han Yu's poem says: "Winding along the bank to the depths." Rihua Zi stated: The seeds are greenish-black, resembling silkworm sand just after hatching/waking. Pan Ni's fu says: "Early autumn brings cooling air, gathering essence and condensing fruit." Zhen Quan stated: It expels wind-heat and can be used for decoction baths. *Huangting Jing* states: "The body generates radiance, the breath is fragrant like orchids."
[Jingtian (Sedum Sarmentosum)]
Bitter, neutral. Primarily treats severe heat, body fever caused by fire burns, irritability, and evil qi. Hua (referring to the flower or specific part) primarily treats leukorrhea (red and white discharge) in women, makes the body light, and brightens the eyes. Also known as Jiehuo, also known as Shenhuo. Grows in river valleys.
(Praise) Broken branches placed in soil survive for ten days, tender stems remain lush. The breath naturally contains coolness, its efficacy lies in extinguishing flames. Beauty resides in the courtyard, fragrance dwells in spacious rooms. The name Mother of Fire is unique, cinnabar follows in convergence.
Kou Zongshi stated: Break the branch and place it in the soil; after watering for ten days, it takes root. Wang Can's fu says: "Standing tall with lush tender stems." Fu Xian's fu says: "The breath is cool and holds chill." Fan Yun's poem says: "Extinguishing flame may have its effect." Bian Jingzong's eulogy says: "Residing in the beautiful quiet courtyard." Xie Lingyun's fu says: "Dwelling in fragrance at dusk, the breath spreads." Su Song stated: It grows in both north and south. Planted in central courtyards, or potted on roofs. Famous physicians state: Also known as Huomu. Rihua Zi stated: It can be combined with Cinnabar.