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味辛、苦，温、微温、微寒，无毒。主妇人疝瘕，阴中寒肿痛，腹中急，除风头痛，
长肌肤，悦颜色，辟雾露润泽，疗风邪 曳，金疮，可作沐药面脂。
实 主风流四肢。一名鬼卿，一名地新，一名微茎。生崇山山谷。正月、二月采
根，曝干，
陶隐居云∶俗中皆用芎 根须，其形气乃相类。而《桐君药录》说芎 苗似 本，论说
花实
皆不同，所生处又异。今东山别有 本，形气甚相似，唯长大尔。唐本注云∶ 本，茎、叶
、根，味与芎 小别。以其根上苗下似 根，故名 本。今出宕州者佳也。臣禹锡等谨按
药
性论云∶ 本，臣，微温。畏青葙子。能治一百六十种恶风，鬼疰，流入腰痛冷，能化小便
，通血，去头风， 。日华子云∶治痫疾并皮肤疵 ，酒 ，粉刺。
图经曰∶ 本，生崇山山谷，今西川、河东州郡及兖州、杭州有之。叶似白芷香，又似
芎
。
但芎 似水芹而大， 本叶细耳。根上苗下似禾 ，故以名之。五月有白花，七、八月结子
，根紫色。正月、二月采根，曝干，三十日成。
\r石苇\pd162.bmp\r
味苦、甘，平，无毒。主劳热邪气，五癃闭不通，利小便水道，止烦下气，通膀胱满
，补五劳，安五脏，去恶风，益精气。一名石 （之夜切），一名石皮。用之去黄毛，毛射
人
肺，令人咳不可疗。生华阴山谷石上，不闻水及人声者良。二月采叶，阴干。滑石（臣禹
锡等谨按蜀本作络石）、杏仁为之使，得菖蒲良。
陶隐居云∶蔓延石上，生叶如皮，故名石苇。今处处有。以不闻水声、人声者为佳。出
建平
者，叶长大而浓。唐本注云∶此物丛生石旁阴处，不蔓延生。生古瓦屋上，名瓦苇。用疗淋
亦好也。臣禹锡等谨按药性论云∶石苇，使，微寒。治劳及五淋，胞囊结热不通，去膀胱
热满。日华子云∶治淋沥，遗溺。入药须微炙。
图经曰∶石苇，生华阴山谷石上，今晋、绛、滁、海、福州，江宁府皆有之。丛生石上，
叶
如
柳，背有毛而斑点如皮，故以名。以不闻水声者良。二月、七月采叶，阴干用。南中医人炒
末，冷酒调服，疗发背皆甚效。石苇一名石皮，而福州自有一种石皮，三月有花。其月采叶
煎浴汤，主风。又有生古瓦屋上者，名瓦韦，用治淋亦佳。
[Ben (Ligusticum sinense)]
Pungent, bitter, warm, slightly warm, or slightly cold; non-toxic. Primarily treats gynecological hernia masses (abdominal lumps), cold and painful swelling in the genital region, abdominal urgency and pain, dispels wind-induced headaches, promotes skin growth, enhances complexion, wards off dampness from fog and dew, treats limb traction discomfort caused by wind pathogens, metallic wounds, and can be used as a bath medicine or facial cosmetic paste.
Fruits: Primarily treat wind-bi stagnation in the four limbs. Also known as Guiqing, Dixing, Weijing. Grows in valleys of Chong Mountain. Roots are harvested in the first and second lunar months and sun-dried.
Tao Hongjing states: In common practice, the rootlets of Xiongxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizome) are used, which resemble this herb in form and aroma. However, *Tongjun Yaolu* records that the seedling of Xiongxiong resembles Ben, but the flowers and fruits are entirely different, and the growing locations vary. Currently, there is another variety of Ben in Dongshan, very similar in form and aroma, only larger in size. The *Tang Bencao* annotation notes: Ben, in terms of stem, leaves, and roots, tastes slightly different from Xiongxiong. Because the seedlings growing on the roots resemble those of grain crops, it is named Ben. The variety produced in Dangzhou is considered the best. Ministers Yuxi et al. respectfully cite *Yaoxing Lun*: Ben is slightly warm. It fears Qingxiangzi (*Celosia argentea*). It can treat one hundred and sixty types of malignant winds, Guizhu (a contagious disease), cold pain flowing into the lower back, promotes urination, unblocks blood vessels, and removes head wind. Rihua Zi states: Treats epilepsy and skin blemishes, rhinophyma, and acne.
*Tujing* states: Ben grows in valleys of Chong Mountain. It is now found in Western Sichuan, Hedong prefectures, as well as Yanzhou and Hangzhou. The leaves are fragrant like Bai Zhi (*Angelica dahurica*) and somewhat like Xiongxiong. However, Xiongxiong resembles water celery and is larger, while Ben's leaves are finer. The seedlings on the roots resemble grain crops, hence the name. White flowers appear in the fifth month, seeds form in the seventh and eighth months, and the roots are purple. Roots are harvested in the first and second lunar months, sun-dried, and processed over thirty days.
[Shiwei (Pyrrosia leaf)]
Bitter, sweet, neutral; non-toxic. Primarily treats heat from exhaustion and pathogenic factors, five types of strangury with obstruction, promotes urinary flow, relieves thirst and directs rebellious Qi downward, unblocks bladder fullness, tonifies the five exhaustions, calms the five zang organs, expels evil wind, and benefits essence and qi. Also known as Shi Ye (pronounced 'ye'), Shipi. When used, yellow hairs must be removed; if these hairs penetrate the lungs, they cause incurable coughing. Grows on rocks in valleys of Huayin Mountain; those grown where no water sounds or human voices are heard are superior. Leaves are harvested in the second lunar month and dried in the shade. Talcum (*Huashi*, noted in Shu edition as Luoshi) and Apricot Kernels (*Xingren*) act as guiding herbs; combined with Acorus (*Changpu*), the effect is excellent.
Tao Hongjing states: It spreads over rocks, growing leaves like leather, hence the name Shiwei. It is found everywhere. Those grown without hearing water or human sounds are best. The variety from Jianping has large, thick leaves. The *Tang Bencao* annotation notes: This herb grows in clusters near rocks in shady places, not spreading. Those growing on old tiled roofs are called Weiwei. They are also good for treating strangury. Ministers Yuxi et al. respectfully cite *Yaoxing Lun*: Shiwei, as a guiding herb, is slightly cold. It treats exhaustion and five types of strangury, resolves heat accumulation in the bladder sac causing obstruction, and clears bladder heat and fullness. Rihua Zi states: Treats dribbling urine and enuresis. For medicinal use, it should be lightly roasted.
*Tujing* states: Shiwei grows on rocks in valleys of Huayin Mountain. It is now found in Jin, Jiang, Chu, Hai, Fuzhou, and Jiangning Prefecture. It grows in clusters on rocks, leaves resembling willow, with hairy backs spotted like leather, hence the name. Those grown without hearing water sounds are superior. Leaves are harvested in the second and seventh lunar months and dried in the shade. Southern Chinese physicians roast it into powder, mix with cold wine, and take it to treat carbuncles on the back with great efficacy. Shiwei is also called Shipi, but Fuzhou has a distinct variety called Shipi that flowers in the third month. Leaves harvested that month are decocted for bathing baths to treat wind diseases. There is also a variety growing on old tiled roofs called Wa Wei, which is also excellent for treating strangury.