味苦平。主寒热鼠 。瘰 痈肿。恶创瘿瘤。结热蛊毒。一名异翘。一名兰华。一名
轵。一名三廉。生山谷。
小大翘分。形藏阖捭。榆叶狭长。莲房中解。热散心凉。声通耳骇。芬馥含仁。脱茎潇
洒。
苏恭曰。此有两种。大翘生下湿地。小翘生冈原之上。长安惟用大翘子。鬼谷子。乃可
捭。
乃可阖。苏颂曰。青叶狭长。如榆叶。结实似莲。内作房瓣。剖之则中解。其实才干。振之
皆落。不着茎也。甄权曰。除心家客热。王好古曰。治耳聋浑浑 。李时珍曰。其中有
仁甚香。
味辛寒。主蚀恶肉。败创死肌。杀疥虫。排脓恶血。除大风热气。善忘不乐。生川谷
。
茹根牵引。色尚黄匀。金浆漆汁。青颗白仁。博闻强记。静卧安身。能痊马疥。飞 惊
尘。
范子计然云。出武都。黄色者善。陶弘景曰。初断时汁出凝黑如漆。李时珍曰。本作芦
。
其根牵引之貌。破之有黄浆。结实如豆大。生青熟黑。中有白仁。礼。博闻强记而让。陶弘
景文。可以安身静卧。寇宗 曰。治马疥尤善。虞集歌。飞鞍惊尘遍南陌。
味甘寒。主皮肤。往来寒热。利小肠膀胱气。生山谷石上。
漠漠斑斑。石苔熏发。青幂毛衣。翠披卷发。养爱云阴。纹添雨歇。屋 飘游。幽情超
越。
白居易诗。漠漠斑斑石上苔。临川志熏发而起。陈藏器曰。生大石及木阴处。青翠茸茸。
日
华子曰。一名石衣。苏恭曰。一名石发。苏子卿诗。丹水浴毛衣。诗。卷发如虿。苏轼诗。
昨日云除重。李白诗。野凉疏雨歇。李时珍曰。乌韭是瓦松之生于石上者。与垣衣屋游同类
。崔融赋。瓦松产于屋 之上。钱起诗。幽步更超越。
[Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus)]
Bitter, neutral. Primarily treats chills and fever, scrofula (tuberculous lymphadenitis), luoli (cervical lymph node tuberculosis), carbuncles and swellings, malignant sores, yingliu (goiter and tumors), accumulated heat, and gu poison. Also known as Yiqiao, Lanhua, Zhi, and Sanlian. Grows in mountain valleys.
Large and small Lianqiao differ in form, embodying the principles of opening and closing. The leaves are narrow and long, resembling elm leaves; the fruit resembles a lotus pod, splitting open from the center when mature. It disperses heat from the Heart, cooling it; its sound reaches the ears, startling one awake. Fragrant and containing seeds within, with stems that stand tall and elegant.
Su Gong stated: There are two types. Large Lianqiao grows in low, damp places; small Lianqiao grows on high ridges and plains. In Chang'an, only the fruit of large Lianqiao is used. As mentioned by Guiguzi, "it can be opened," referring to this characteristic.
Su Song stated: The leaves are narrow and long, like elm leaves. The fruit resembles lotus seeds, with internal chambers; when cut, it splits in the middle. Once dried, the fruits fall off when shaken, not adhering to the stem.
Zhen Quan stated: It clears lingering heat from the Heart. Wang Haogu stated: It treats deafness characterized by a muffled sensation. Li Shizhen stated: It contains aromatic seeds.
[Ru (Artemisiae Argyi Radix / or similar herb referred to as Lu Ru)]
Pungent, cold. Primarily treats erosion of foul flesh, necrotic tissue in ulcers, killing scabies mites, discharging pus and foul blood, removing wind-heat caused by severe wind pathogens, and treating forgetfulness and unhappiness. Grows in river valleys.
The roots of Ru spread and pull, with an even yellow color. Like gold paste and lacquer juice, with a green exterior and white interior. Associated with extensive learning and strong memory, quiet lying to stabilize the body. Capable of curing equine scabies, raising dust with flying saddles.
Fan Zi Jiran stated: It originates from Wudu. Yellow ones are superior. Tao Hongjing stated: When first broken, the exuded juice coagulates into black lacquer-like substance. Li Shizhen stated: Originally written as "Lu Ru." Its roots exhibit a spreading appearance; when broken, yellow juice appears. The fruit is bean-sized, green when raw and black when ripe, with a white kernel inside. The Book of Rites states: "Extensive learning and strong memory accompanied by humility." Tao Hongjing's text can be used to stabilize the body and lie quietly. Kou Zongshi stated: It is particularly effective for treating equine scabies. Yu Ji sang: "Flying saddles raise dust across the southern paths."
[Wujiu (Urtica Thunbergiana / Stone Moss)]
Sweet, cold. Primarily treats skin diseases, alternating chills and fever, and promotes the qi mechanism of the Small Intestine and Bladder. Grows on rocks in mountain valleys.
Mottled and speckled, stone moss emerges from steaming. Covered in green hair, draped in curly emerald locks. Nourishing the shade like clouds, patterns enhanced after rain. Drifting under eaves, transcending worldly sentiments with profound feelings.
Bai Juyi's poem: "Mottled and speckled moss on the stones." Linchuan Records mentions emerging from steaming. Chen Cangqi stated: It grows on large stones and in shady places under trees, lush and green. Ri Huazi stated: Also known as Shi Yi (Stone Garment). Su Gong stated: Also known as Shi Fa (Stone Hair). Su Ziqing's poem: "Bathe in the red water, washing the fur." The Classic of Poetry: "Curly hair like scorpions." Su Shi's poem: "Yesterday the clouds cleared the weight." Li Bai's poem: "Wild coolness, sparse rain ceases." Li Shizhen stated: Wujiu is Wusong (Sedum aizoon) growing on rocks, belonging to the same category as Yuanyi (Wall Moss) and Wuyou (Roof Grass). Cui Rong's fu: "Wusong produces above the roof ridge." Qian Qi's poem: "Quiet steps further transcend."