味苦，温。主风寒湿痹、死肌、痉、疸。止汗，除热，消食，作煎饵。久服，轻身、延
年、不饥。一名山蓟（《艺文类聚》引作山筋），生山谷。
《吴普》曰∶术，一名山连，一名山芥，一名天苏，一名山姜（《艺文类聚》）。
《名医》曰∶一名山姜，一名山连，生郑山、汉中、南郑，二月、三月、八月、九月采
根，曝干。
案∶《说文》云∶术，山蓟也；《广雅》云∶山姜，术也。白术，牡丹也。《中山经》
云∶首山草多术。郭璞云∶术，山蓟也；《尔雅》云∶术，山蓟；郭璞云∶今术似蓟，
而生山中。《范子计然》云∶术，出三辅，黄白色者，善。《列仙传》云∶涓子好饵术。《
抱朴子·仙药篇》云∶术，一名山蓟，一名山精。故《神药经》曰∶必欲长生，长服山精。
味辛，平。主续绝伤，补不足，益气力，肥健。汁去面 ，久服，明目、轻身、延年。
一名菟芦，生川泽。
《吴普》曰∶菟丝，一名玉女，一名松萝，一名鸟萝，一名鸭萝，一名复实，一名赤网
，生山谷（《御览》）。
《名医》曰∶一名菟缕，一名唐蒙，一名玉女，一名赤网，一名菟累。生朝鲜田野，蔓
延草木之上，色黄而细，为赤网，色浅而大，为菟累。九月采实，暴干。
案《说文》云∶蒙玉女也《广雅》云∶菟邱，菟丝也，女萝，松萝也；《尔雅》云∶唐
蒙，
女萝。菟丝。又云∶蒙，玉女；《毛诗》云∶爱采唐矣。《传》云∶唐蒙，菜名。又茑与女萝。
《传》云∶女萝、菟丝，松萝也。陆玑云∶今菟丝蔓连草上生，黄赤如金，今合药，菟丝子
是也，非松萝，松萝，自蔓松上，枝正青，与菟丝异。《楚词》云∶被薜荔兮带女萝。王逸
云∶女萝，菟丝也。《淮南子》云∶千秋之松，下有茯苓，上有菟丝。高诱注云∶茯苓，千
岁松脂也。菟丝生其上而无根。旧作菟，非。
[Shu (Atractylodes)]
Taste: Bitter. Nature: Warm.
Indications: Primarily treats Bi syndrome (obstruction caused by wind-cold-dampness) due to wind, cold, and dampness; necrosis of muscle tissue; spasms; and jaundice. It stops sweating, clears heat, aids digestion, and can be prepared as decoctions or pastes. Long-term consumption makes the body light, prolongs life, and reduces hunger.
Alternative name: Shanji (Mountain Thistle); cited in *Yiwen Leiju* as "Shanjin". Grows in mountain valleys.
*Wu Pu* states: Shu is also known as Shanlian, Shanjie, Tiansu, and Shanjiang (*Yiwen Leiju*).
*Famous Physicians' Record* states: Also known as Shanjiang and Shanlian, growing in Zhengshan, Hanzhong, and Nanzheng. The roots are harvested in the second, third, eighth, and ninth lunar months and dried in the sun.
Examination: *Shuowen Jiezi* states: Shu is Shanji; *Guangya* states: Shanjiang is Shu. Baizhu (White Atractylodes) is Mudan (Peony). *Classic of Mountains and Seas: Central Classic* states: The grass on Shoushan is mostly Shu. Guo Pu states: Shu is Shanji; *Erya* states: Shu is Shanji; Guo Pu adds: Current Shu resembles Ji (Thistle) but grows in mountains. *Fanzi Jiran* states: Shu originates from the Sanchu region; those that are yellowish-white are of superior quality. *Biographies of Divine Immortals* states: Juanzi enjoyed consuming Shu. *Baopuzi · Chapter on Immortal Drugs* states: Shu is also known as Shanji and Shanjing (Mountain Essence). Therefore, *Shenyao Jing* states: If one desires longevity, one should long-term consume Shanjing.
[Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen)]
Taste: Pungent. Nature: Neutral.
Indications: Primarily repairs severed injuries, supplements deficiencies, benefits Qi and strength, and promotes robust health. Its juice removes facial pigmentation spots. Long-term consumption brightens the eyes, lightens the body, and prolongs life.
Alternative name: Tulü. Grows in rivers and marshes.
*Wu Pu* states: Tusisi is also known as Yunü, Songluo, Nialuo, Yaluo, Fushi, and Chiwang, growing in mountain valleys (*Taiping Yulan*).
*Famous Physicians' Record* states: Also known as Tulü, Tangmeng, Yunü, Chiwang, and Tulüi. It grows in fields in Korea, with vines spreading over other plants. Those that are yellow and fine are called Chiwang; those that are pale and large are called Tulüi. The fruits are harvested in the ninth lunar month and dried in the sun.
Examination: *Shuowen Jiezi* states: Meng is Yunü; *Guangya* states: Tuqiu is Tusisi, and Nuluo is Songluo; *Erya* states: Tangmeng is Nuluo and Tusisi. It further states: Meng is Yunü; *Book of Songs* states: "Where do we gather Tang?" The Commentary states: Tangmeng is a vegetable name. It also mentions Niao and Nuluo. The Commentary states: Nuluo and Tusisi refer to Songluo. Lu Ji states: Current Tusisi vines grow attached to grass, appearing yellow-red like gold. This is the Cuscutae Semen used in medicine today, distinct from Songluo. Songluo climbs pines naturally, has green branches, and differs from Tusisi. *Chu Ci* states: "Draped in lianas, girdled with Nuluo." Wang Yi comments: Nuluo is Tusisi. *Huainanzi* states: Beneath thousand-year-old pines lies Fu Ling, above it grows Tusisi. Gao You annotates: Fu Ling is the resin of thousand-year-old pines. Tusisi grows above without roots. The old text's use of "Tu" is incorrect.