味辛,温,无毒。主腹内诸冷,血气胀,功用似桂。皮薄不过烈。生西胡国。(今
附)
图经文具桂条下。
海药∶谨按《广州记》云∶生南海山谷。补暖腰脚,破产后恶血,治血痢肠风,功力与
桂心同,方家少用。
衍义曰∶天竺桂,与牡、菌桂同。但薄而已。
味甘、咸,平,无毒。主伤折筋骨疼痛,散血补血,产后血闷,止痛。酒、水煮浓
汁饮之。生资州山谷。
唐本注云∶藤生绕树上,叶似 草叶而光浓。八月、九月采茎,晒干。(唐本先附)
暖,无毒。健脾涩肠,止鼻洪,吐血,肠风,崩中带下。此不是桑椹花,即是桑树上
白癣,如地钱花样,刀削取,入药微炒使。(新补 见日华子)
图经文具桑根白皮条下。
味甘、咸,平,无毒。主折伤,破恶血,养好血,安胎止痛生肉。
唐本注云∶叶似柿,两叶相当。子细圆如牛李子,生青熟黑。其木坚重,煮汁赤色。《尔
雅》云∶椋,即来是也。郭注云∶椋材中车辋。八月、九月采木,晒干。(唐本先附)
味苦,平,无毒。主伤折跌筋骨,生肌破血止痛。酒、水煮浓汁饮之。生资州山
唐本注云∶藤生,绕树木上生,叶似萝摩叶。二月、八月采。(唐本先附)
四十五种陈藏器余
味辛,温,无毒。主鬼气。煮服之。并烧为香,杀虫鱼。叶捣碎置上流,鱼悉暴鳃
。一名化木香,詹香也。叶如椿。生高山。堪为书轴,白鱼不损书也。
海药∶主鬼疰心气,断一切恶气。叶落水中,鱼当暴死。
[Tianzhu Gui] Pungent in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats various cold syndromes within the abdomen and distension due to blood and Qi stagnation; its efficacy is similar to that of Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig). The bark is thin and not overly potent. Grows in the Western Hu region. (Currently appended)
The *Tujing Bencao* (Illustrated Classic of Materia Medica) has detailed records under the entry for "Gui" (Cinnamon).
*Haiyao Bencao* (Sea Medicinal Materia Medica): According to a careful examination of the *Guangzhou Ji*, it grows in the valleys of the South Sea. It tonifies and warms the waist and feet, eliminates lochia retention postpartum, and treats bloody dysentery and intestinal wind. Its efficacy is identical to Guixin (Cinnamon Heart), but it is rarely used by physicians.
*Yanyi*: Tianzhu Gui is of the same category as Mugui (Moutan Cortex/Cinnamomum cassia var.) and Jungui (Cinnamomum burmannii). It differs only in having thinner bark.
[Bili Xiang] Sweet and salty in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats pain in bones and tendons caused by traumatic injuries, disperses blood stasis and tonifies blood, treats postpartum blood obstruction (chest tightness due to retained lochia), and alleviates pain. Decoct with wine or water to make a concentrated decoction and drink. Grows in the valleys of Zizhou.
*Tangben Cao Zhu*: A vine that winds around trees; leaves resemble those of Humulus scandens (Lücao) and are glossy and dark green. Harvest stems in August and September, dry them. (Appended first in *Tangben Cao*)
[Sanghua/Baixuan] Warm in nature, non-toxic. Strengthens the Spleen, astringes the Intestines, stops epistaxis, hematemesis, intestinal wind, metrorrhagia, and leukorrhea. This is not the mulberry fruit flower, but rather white lichen on the mulberry tree, resembling the pattern of Marchantia polymorpha (Diqian). Scrape it off with a knife and stir-fry lightly before use. (Newly supplemented, see Ri Hua Zi)
The *Tujing Bencao* has detailed records under the entry for "Sanggen Baipi" (White Mulberry Root Bark).
[Shimu] Sweet and salty in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats fractures and contusions, breaks up blood stasis, nourishes healthy blood, calms the fetus, alleviates pain, and promotes flesh regeneration.
*Tangben Cao Zhu*: Leaves resemble those of Diospyros kaki (Persimmon), growing opposite each other. Fruits are small, round, and resemble Prunus salicina (Japanese Plum); they are green when raw and black when ripe. The wood is hard and heavy; boiled juice is reddish. The *Erya* states: "Liang refers to Lai Shi." Guo Pu's commentary notes: "Liang wood is suitable for making wheel spokes." Harvest wood in August and September, dry it. (Appended first in *Tangben Cao*)
[Unnamed Vine] Bitter in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats pain in bones and tendons from falls and fractures, generates flesh, breaks blood stasis, and alleviates pain. Decoct with wine or water to make a concentrated decoction and drink. Grows in the mountains of Zizhou.
*Tangben Cao Zhu*: A vine that winds around trees; leaves resemble those of Asclepias syriaca (Luomo). Harvest in February and August. (Appended first in *Tangben Cao*)
These are the forty-five additional items supplemented by Chen Cangqi.
[Huamu Xiang/Zhan Xiang] Pungent in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats "Ghost Qi" (sudden mental abnormalities attributed to evil influences). Decoct and take orally. Can also be burned as incense to kill insects and fish. Crush the leaves and place them upstream; all fish will expose their gills and die. Also known as Huamu Xiang or Zhan Xiang. Leaves resemble those of Toona sinensis (Chun). Grows in high mountains. Suitable for making book scrolls, as silverfish do not damage books.
*Haiyao Bencao*: Primarily treats Ghost Zhu affecting the Heart Qi and cuts off all evil qi. When leaves fall into water, fish die instantly.