\r山姜\pd581.bmp\r
生卫州。味辛，平，有小毒。去皮间风热，可作淋炸汤。又主暴冷及胃中逆
冷，霍乱腹痛。开紫花，不结子。八月、九月采根用。
\r马肠根\pd582a.bmp\r
生秦州。味苦、辛，寒，有毒。主蛊毒，除风，五月、六月采根用，其叶
似桑，性热。三月采，以疗疮疥。
\r大木皮\pd582.bmp\r
生施州。其高下、大小不定，四时有叶，无花。其皮味苦、涩，性温，无
毒。采无时。彼土人与苦桃皮、樱桃皮三味，各去粗皮，净洗焙干，等分捣罗，酒调服一钱
匕
\r崖棕\pd583.bmp\r
生施州石崖上。味甘、辛，性温，无毒。苗高一尺以来，四季有叶，无花。
彼土医人采根与半天回、鸡翁藤、野兰根等四味，净洗焙干，去粗皮，等分捣罗，温酒调服
二
七伤。妇人服，忌鸡、鱼、湿面；丈夫服无所忌。
\r鹅抱\pd583a.bmp\r
生宜州山洞中。味苦，性寒。主风热上壅，咽喉肿痛及解蛮箭药毒，筛末以
酒调服之，有效。亦消风热结毒赤肿。用酒摩涂之，立愈。此种多生山林中，附石而生，作
蔓，
大者如三升器，小者如拳。二月、八月采根切片，阴干。
\r鸡翁藤\pd584.bmp\r
出施州。有其苗蔓延大木，有叶无花。味辛，性温，无毒。采无时。彼土
人与半天回、野兰根、崖棕四味，净洗去粗皮，焙干，等分捣罗为末。每服二钱，用温酒调
下
妇人服，忌鸡、鱼、湿面、羊血；丈夫无忌。
Shanjiang (Alpinia oxyphylla)
Grows in Weizhou. Flavor: Pungent; Nature: Neutral, slightly toxic. Removes wind-heat from the skin and subcutaneous tissue; can be prepared as a "linzha" decoction. Also treats sudden coldness and reverse coldness in the stomach, abdominal pain due to Huoluan (cholera-like syndrome). Bears purple flowers but does not produce seeds. Harvest roots in August or September.
Machanggen (Root of Ma Chang)
Grows in Qinzhou. Flavor: Bitter, pungent; Nature: Cold, toxic. Treats Gu poison (parasitic poisoning), expels wind. Harvest roots in May or June. The leaves resemble mulberry leaves and are hot in nature. Harvest in March to treat sores and scabies.
Daimupi (Bark of Da Mu)
Grows in Shizhou. Height and size vary; bears leaves year-round but no flowers. Bark flavor: Bitter, astringent; Nature: Warm, non-toxic. Harvest time is unrestricted. Locals combine this with Kuntaopi (bark of bitter peach) and Yingtaopi (cherry bark). Each ingredient is stripped of coarse bark, washed clean, dried by baking, ground into powder in equal proportions, and taken with wine, one qianbi per dose.
Yazong (Cliff Palm)
Grows on cliff rocks in Shizhou. Flavor: Sweet, pungent; Nature: Warm, non-toxic. Seedlings grow about one chi high; bears leaves year-round but no flowers. Local physicians harvest roots combined with Bantianhui, Jiwengteng, and Yelan root. These four ingredients are washed clean, dried by baking, stripped of coarse bark, ground into powder in equal proportions, and taken with warm wine, two qian per dose, to treat Qi Shang (seven injuries). Women should avoid chicken, fish, and wet dough; men have no dietary restrictions.
Ebao (Goose Embrace)
Grows in caves in Yizhou. Flavor: Bitter; Nature: Cold. Treats upper congestion due to wind-heat, causing sore throat and swelling, and detoxifies Man arrow poison. Powdered form mixed with wine is effective. Also dissipates wind-heat toxin manifesting as red swelling. Applied externally with wine for immediate relief. This plant grows in mountains and forests, clinging to rocks as a vine. Large specimens are as big as a three-sheng vessel; small ones are fist-sized. Harvest roots in February or August, slice, and dry in shade.
Jiwengteng (Rooster Vine)
Originates from Shizhou. Vines climb large trees; bears leaves but no flowers. Flavor: Pungent; Nature: Warm, non-toxic. Harvest time is unrestricted. Locals combine this with Bantianhui, Yelan root, and Yazong. These four ingredients are washed, stripped of coarse bark, dried by baking, and ground into powder in equal proportions. Take two qian per dose with warm wine. Women should avoid chicken, fish, wet dough, and sheep blood; men have no dietary restrictions.