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味苦，寒，无毒。功用与庵摩勒同。出西域及岭南交、爱等州，戎人谓之三果。
唐本注云∶树似胡桃，子形亦似胡桃。核似诃梨勒，而圆短无棱，用亦同法。（唐本先
附）臣禹锡等谨按药性论云∶毗梨勒，使。能温暖肠腹，兼去一切冷气。蕃中人以此作浆甚
热。
海药∶谨按《唐志》云∶生南海诸国。树不与诃梨子相似，即圆而毗也。味苦带涩，微
温，无毒。主乌髭发，烧灰干血效。
味苦、甘，寒，无毒。主风虚热气。一名余甘。生岭南交、广、爱等州。
唐本注云∶树叶细似合欢。花黄，子似李、柰，青黄色，核圆作六、七棱，其中仁亦入
药用。今按陈藏器本草云∶庵摩勒，主补益，强气力。合铁粉用一斤，变白不老。取子压取
汁，和油涂头，生发去风痒，初涂发脱，后生如漆。人食其子，先苦后甘，故曰余甘。（唐
本先附）
图经曰∶庵摩勒，余甘子也。生岭南交、广、爱等州，今二广诸郡及西川蛮界山谷
中皆有之。木高一、二丈，枝条甚软。叶青细密。朝开暮敛如夜合，而叶微小，春生冬凋。
三月有花，着条而生，如粟粒，微黄。随即结实作荚，每条三、两子，至冬而熟，如李子状，
青白色，连核作五、六瓣，干即并核皆裂，其俗亦作果子啖之。初觉味苦，良久更甘，故以
名也。
海药∶生西国。大小如枳桔子状。梵云∶庵摩勒果是也。味苦、酸、甘，微寒，无毒。
主丹石伤肺，上气咳嗽。久服轻身，延年长生。凡服乳石之人，常宜服也。
衍义曰∶庵摩勒，余甘子也。解金石毒，为末，作汤点服。佛经中所谓庵摩勒果者是此，
盖西度亦有之。
Bhili (Terminalia chebula Retz.)
Bitter, cold, non-toxic. Its functions are the same as those of Amalaki (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.). It originates from the Western Regions and Jiao, Ai, and other prefectures in Lingnan. The Rong people call it "Three Fruits."
The *Tang Bencao* annotation states: The tree resembles the walnut (*Juglans regia*), and the fruit shape is also similar to the walnut. The nut resembles that of Chebulic Myrobalan (*Terminalia chebula Retz.*), but is rounder, shorter, and lacks ridges; its usage method is also the same. (This item was previously appended in the *Tang Bencao*). Minister Yuxi et al. carefully consulted the *Yaoxing Lun*, stating: Bhili serves as an envoy drug. It can warm the intestines and abdomen and dispel all types of cold qi. People from Fan lands make a paste from it, which is very hot in nature.
*Haiyao Bencao*: Carefully consulting the *Tang Shu · Geography Treatise*, it states: It grows in various countries south of the sea. The tree does not resemble the Chebulic Myrobalan fruit; rather, it is round and flattened. The taste is bitter with astringency, slightly warm, and non-toxic. It primarily treats graying hair and beard; when burned to ash, it is effective for treating dry blood stasis.
Amalaki (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.)
Bitter, sweet, cold, non-toxic. It primarily treats wind-deficiency and heat qi. Also known as Yugan (Phyllanthus emblica). It grows in Jiao, Guang, Ai, and other prefectures in Lingnan.
The *Tang Bencao* annotation states: The leaves are slender and resemble those of the Silk Tree (*Albizia julibrissin*). The flowers are yellow, and the fruits resemble plums or Chinese medlar (*Mespilus germanica*), appearing greenish-yellow. The nuts are round with six or seven ridges, and the kernels inside can also be used medicinally. Currently, according to Chen Cangqi's *Bencao*, Amalaki primarily tonifies and strengthens qi and strength. When combined with one jin of iron powder, it prevents whitening and aging. Extracting the juice by pressing the fruit and mixing it with oil to apply to the scalp promotes hair growth and relieves wind-induced pruritus. Initially applied to prevent hair loss, subsequently grown hair becomes black and glossy like lacquer. People eat its fruit; it tastes bitter first and then sweet, hence the name Yugan. (This item was previously appended in the *Tang Bencao*).
*Tujing* states: Amalaki is Yuganzi. It grows in Jiao, Guang, Ai, and other prefectures in Lingnan. Currently, it is found in various commanderies of Liangguang and in the valleys along the borders of the Man tribes in Xichuan. The trees are one to two zhang high with very soft branches. The leaves are green, slender, and dense. They open in the morning and close at dusk like the Mimosa pudica, but the leaves are minute, emerging in spring and falling in winter. Flowers appear in March, borne on branches, resembling millet grains, slightly yellow. Fruits form pods immediately thereafter, bearing three or two fruits per branch. They ripen in winter, resembling plums, pale green and white, divided into five or six segments including the core. When dry, both the flesh and core split. Local people also consume them as fruit. Initially tasting bitter, it becomes sweet after a while, thus named accordingly.
*Haiyao Bencao*: It grows in Western countries. The size resembles that of the Akebia fruit (*Akebia quinata*). In Sanskrit, it is called Amalaki fruit. The taste is bitter, sour, and sweet, slightly cold, and non-toxic. It primarily treats lung injury caused by Dan Shi (mineral pills) and upper jiao qi rebellion with cough. Long-term consumption lightens the body, extends life, and promotes longevity. Those who consume Ru Shi (mineral supplements) should frequently consume it.
*Yanyi* states: Amalaki is Yuganzi. It resolves Jin Shi (metallic and mineral) toxicity. When ground into powder and taken as a decoction, it is effective. This is the Amalaki fruit mentioned in Buddhist scriptures, which is also available in the West.