味苦温。主咳逆伤中。补不足。除邪气。利九窍。益智慧。耳目聪明。不忘强志。倍
力。久服轻身不老。叶名小草。一名棘菀。一名 绕。一名细草。生山谷。喻志决远。出处
何差。近洛玉粲。浮泗丹葩。根疑鹿食。苗杂龙沙。醒心月朗。倍力风加。
荀子。人主必有足使喻志决疑于远方者。然后可。世说。郝隆答桓公。处则为远志。出
则为
小草。苏颂曰。河洛陕西郡有之。开白花。泗州者花红。根如蒿根。苗如麻黄。书疏。惟洛
食近洛。而其兆得吉。刘桢赋。 玉粲以耀目。书。浮于泗。列仙传。颜 丹葩。诗。呦呦
鹿
鸣。食野之蒿。广雅。龙沙麻黄也。记事珠。远志为醒心杖。陆机诗。明月一何朗。法书要
录。风加而众草靡。
味苦涩。主骨间寒热。惊痫邪气。续绝伤。定五脏。杀蛊毒。久服益智不忘。轻身耐
老。一名陵游。生山谷。
茹苦若饴。味宜尝胆。葵叶阳倾。竹枝露泫。银蒜菀垂。金铃孰撼。夏茂冬藏宿根勿剪。
陈造诗。茹苦耐煎熬。李 歌。尝胆不苦味若饴。马志曰。叶如龙葵。味苦如胆。故名。
苏
颂曰。四月生叶如嫩蒜。细茎如竹枝。七月开花如牵牛。作铃铎状。冬后结子。苗便枯。曹
植表。葵藿之倾叶太阳。王勃诗。露泫竹潭枝。欧阳修诗。银蒜钩帘宛地垂。李商隐诗。
鹰掣撼金铃。诗。勿剪勿伐。
[Polygalae Radix (Yuanzhi)]
Taste: Bitter. Temperature: Warm.
Indications: Mainly treats cough with counterflow qi and damage to the middle jiao; tonifies insufficiency; eliminates pathogenic factors; unblocks the nine orifices; benefits wisdom; makes ears and eyes clear and bright; strengthens memory and willpower; doubles strength. Long-term use lightens the body and delays aging. The leaves are called Xiao Cao (Little Grass). Also known as Ji Wan, Rao, and Xi Cao. Grows in mountain valleys.
(Praise) With a resolute will extending far, what difference is there in its origin or emergence? Near the Luo River, flowers shine like white jade; floating on the Si River, red blossoms resemble cinnabar. Roots resemble those eaten by deer; seedlings mix with Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄) in Longsha. The mind awakens under the bright moon; strength increases with the wind.
(Annotations) Xunzi states: "A ruler must have someone capable of resolving doubts from afar before he can govern." Shishuo Xinyu records: Hao Long replied to Huan Wen, "When residing at home, it is Yuanzhi (Far-reaching Will); when entering office, it is Xiao Cao (Little Grass)." Su Song states: It grows in He, Luo, and Shaanxi commanderies, bearing white flowers; those in Sizhou bear red flowers. The root resembles Artemisiae Argyi Radix (Ai Gen, 艾根), and the seedling resembles Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄). Shushu mentions: Only those near Luoyang yield auspicious omens. Liu Zhen's fu says: "White jade shines to dazzle the eye." Shangshu states: "Floating on the Si [River]." Lie Xian Zhuan mentions Yan's red flowers. Shi Jing states: "The deer call 'you you', eating mugwort in the wild." Guangya states: Mahuang found in Longsha is Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄). Jishi Zhu states: Yuanzhi is the staff that awakens the heart. Lu Ji's poem states: "How bright is the moon." Fashu Yaolu states: "With added wind, common grasses bow."
[Gentianae Radix et Rhizoma (Longdan)]
Taste: Bitter, Astringent.
Indications: Mainly treats cold-heat alternating in the bones, fright, epilepsy, and pathogenic factors; reconnects severed injuries; stabilizes the five zang organs; kills gu poison. Long-term use benefits intelligence, prevents forgetfulness, lightens the body, and promotes longevity. Also known as Ling You. Grows in mountain valleys.
(Praise) Enduring bitterness as if it were sweet syrup; tasting dragon gall feels not bitter but like maltose. Sunflower leaves tilt toward the sun; bamboo branches hold condensing dew. Silver garlic-like leaves hang low; who shakes the golden bells? Lush in summer, hidden in winter; do not cut the perennial roots.
(Annotations) Chen Zao's poem states: "Endure bitterness and endure hardship." Li Ge's song states: "Tasting gall is not bitter, taste like syrup." Ma Zhi states: Leaves resemble Solanum nigrum (Long Kui), taste bitter like gall, hence the name. Su Song states: In April, leaves emerge like tender garlic; thin stems resemble bamboo. In July, flowers bloom resembling Ipomoea nil (Qian Niu Hua, 牵牛花), shaped like bells. After winter, seeds form, and the seedlings wither. Cao Zhi's memorial states: "Sunflowers and beans tilt their leaves toward the sun." Wang Bo's poem states: "Dew condenses on bamboo潭 branches." Ouyang Xiu's poem states: "Silver garlic hooks the curtain, hanging low." Li Shangyin's poem states: "Eagles pull, shaking golden bells." Shi Jing states: "Do not cut, do not chop."