叶主痈肿。一名鼠肝，叶滑，青白。
味辛，无毒。主伤金疮。
味甘，无毒。主瘀血，止精溢盛气。一名黑草。生山谷，如栝蒌。
陶隐居云∶疑此犹是薰草，两字皆相似，一误尔，而栝蒌为殊矣。
味辛，平，无毒。主痹气，强阴，疗面劳疽，解烦，坚筋骨，疗风头。可作沐药。
生蔓木上。一名鹿英。九月采，阴干。
味苦。主水气，去赤虫，令人好色。不可久服。春生乃采。
臣禹锡等谨按陈藏器云∶ （音斐）树似杉，子如槟榔，食之肥美。主痔，杀虫。春花，
并与《本经》相会。《本经》虫部云∶彼子。苏注云∶彼字合从木。《尔雅》云∶彼，一名□。
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味苦，无毒。主伤中，痿痹，溢肿。皮，主脾中客热气。一名山节，一名达节，一名
通漆。十月采，曝干。
主益气，轻身长年。生太山阴。如李小形，实青色，无核，熟采食之。
味苦，香，温，无毒。主风眩痛，可作沐药。七月采，阴干，实如桃。
味甘，无毒。主益气。生山中，如白杨叶，三月实，十月熟赤，可食。
The leaves are indicated for carbuncles and swellings. It is also known as Shugan (Rat Liver), with smooth, greenish-white leaves.
Pungent in flavor, non-toxic. Indicated for injuries caused by metal weapons.
Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Indicated for severe Bi-syndrome (obstruction syndrome) with swelling. Grows in mountains and marshes, resembling Puhuang (Cattail Pollen), with leaves like those of mustard greens.
Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Indicated for blood stasis; it stops the leakage of essence and excessive rising of Qi. Also known as Heicao (Black Grass). Grows in mountain valleys, resembling Gualou (Trichosanthes Fruit).
Tao Hongjing stated: I suspect this is still Xuncao (Agastache rugosa); the two characters are similar in shape, likely a transcription error, whereas Gualou is quite different.
Pungent in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Indicated for Bi-Qi (pathogenic Qi in obstruction syndromes); strengthens Yin; treats facial Laoju (carbuncle due to overwork); relieves vexation; strengthens sinews and bones; treats Toufeng (wind affecting the head). Can be prepared as a hair-washing medicine.
Grows on climbing vines. Also known as Luying. Harvested in the ninth lunar month, dried in the shade.
Salty in flavor, non-toxic. Indicated for regulating the Heart; addresses Heart Qi deficiency.
Sweet in flavor, toxic. Indicated for scabies; nourishes muscle tissue; removes necrotic flesh. Harvested on the day of Summer Solstice.
Bitter in flavor, non-toxic. Indicated for rebellious Qi (Qi counterflow); relieves vexation; strengthens sinews and bones.
Bitter in flavor. Indicated for Water-Qi (fluid retention); eliminates Chichong (red intestinal parasites); improves complexion. Should not be taken for long periods. Harvested when sprouting in spring.
Chen Yuxi et al. respectfully note according to Chen Cangqi: The tree [Fei] resembles a fir tree, its fruits resemble betel nuts, and eating them makes one fat and delicious. It indicates hemorrhoids and kills parasites. It flowers in spring, which coincides with the *Ben Jing* (Shennong Classic of Materia Medica). The *Ben Jing* Insect Section mentions: "Bi Zi" (That fruit). Su Jing's commentary states: The character "Bi" should have the wood radical. The *Erya* states: "Bi," also known as □. Tao
Bitter in flavor, non-toxic. Indicated for internal injury, Wei-Bi (flaccidity and obstruction), and overflow swelling. The bark indicates heat from guest pathogens in the Spleen. Also known as ShanJie, DaJie, and Tongqi. Harvested in the tenth lunar month, sun-dried.
Indicated for benefiting Qi, lightening the body, and prolonging life. Grows on the shady side of Mount Tai. Resembles plums in shape, with green fruits, no seeds, eaten when ripe.
Bitter in flavor, aromatic, warm in nature, non-toxic. Indicates pain due to wind-induced vertigo; can be prepared as a hair-washing medicine. Harvested in the seventh lunar month, dried in the shade; fruits resemble peaches.
Pungent in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Relieves mental restlessness; stops pain from sores. Grows in Liaodong.
Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Indicated for shortness of breath; stops vexation. Grows in hills and valleys. Leaves resemble Naiguo (Chinese Pear), fruits are red with three seeds.
Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Indicated for benefiting Qi. Grows in mountains, with leaves resembling Populus alba; bears fruit in the third lunar month, ripens red in the tenth lunar month, and is edible.