味辛、苦，平，无毒。主金疮，止痛，断血生肉，除诸恶疮，消浮肿。捣封之，汤渍散
敷并良。
唐本注云∶叶似苍耳，茎圆有毛。生下湿地，所在皆有。一名虎膏，一名狗膏。生平泽。
今按别本注云∶又疗虎及狗咬疮，至良。（唐本先附）臣禹锡等谨按蜀本图经云∶叶似苍耳，
两枝相对，茎、叶俱有毛，黄白色。五月、六月采苗，晒干之。陈藏器云∶猪膏草，有小毒。
主久疟痰 。生捣，绞汁服，得吐出痰。亦碎敷蜘蛛咬、虫蚕咬、蠼 溺疮，似荏叶有毛。
苏云无毒，误耳。
味苦，平，无毒。主蛊毒，女子腰腹痛，不乐，肠痈，瘰 ，疡气。生汶山谷。
陶隐居云∶方药不复用。人亦罕识，葛根之苗，又一名鹿藿。唐本注云∶此草所在有之，
苗
∶山人谓之鹿豆，亦堪生啖。今所在有。五月、六月采苗，晒干之。尔雅云∶ ，鹿藿。其
实。释曰∶ ，一名鹿藿。其实名 。郭云∶鹿豆也。叶似大豆，根黄而香，蔓延生。
梁简文帝劝医文鹿藿，止救头痛之 。
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味苦，微寒，有毒。主惊痫，摇头弄舌，热气在腹中，癫疾，痈疮阴蚀，下三虫，去蛇
毒。一名蚩休。生山阳川谷及冤句。
唐本注云∶今谓重楼者是也。一名重台，南人名草甘遂。苗似王孙、鬼臼等。有二、三
层。根如肥大菖蒲，细肌脆白。醋摩疗痈肿，敷蛇毒有效。臣禹锡等谨按蜀本图经云∶叶似
鬼臼、牡蒙辈。年久者二、三重。根似紫参，皮黄肉白。五月采根，晒干用之。日华子云∶
重台根，冷，无毒。治胎风搐手足，能吐泻，瘰 。根如尺二蜈蚣，又如肥紫菖蒲，又名蚤
休、螫休也。
图经曰∶蚤休，即紫河车也，俗呼重楼金线。生山阳川谷及冤句，今河中、河阳、华、
凤、文州及江淮间亦有之。苗叶似王孙、鬼臼等，作二、三层。六月开黄紫，花蕊赤黄色，
上有金丝垂下，秋结红子。根似肥姜，皮赤肉白。四月、五月采根，晒干用。
衍义曰∶蚤休，无旁枝，止一茎，挺生，高尺余，颠有四、五叶，叶有歧，似虎杖。中
心又起茎，亦如是生叶，唯根入药用。
[Zhigaomei]
Taste: pungent, bitter; Nature: neutral; Toxicity: non-toxic. Indicated for metallic wounds (Jinchuang), to relieve pain, stop bleeding and promote tissue regeneration, eliminate various malignant sores, and reduce edema. Crushed and applied externally as a poultice, or soaked in hot water for topical application of the decoction, both methods are effective.
The *Bencao Tang* annotation states: Leaves resemble those of Xanthium sibiricum (Canger); stems are round and hairy. Grows in low-lying wet areas and is found everywhere. Also known as Hugao (Tiger Fat) and Gougao (Dog Fat). Grows in plains and marshes.
Current examination of other versions' annotations adds: It also treats bites from tigers and dogs, with excellent efficacy. (This item was appended earlier in the *Bencao Tang*). Minister Yuxi et al., according to the *Shu Ben Tu Jing*, state: Leaves resemble those of Xanthium sibiricum (Canger), two branches opposite each other, stems and leaves both hairy, yellowish-white. Collect herbs in May and June, dry them in the sun. Chen Zangqi states: Zhigao grass has slight toxicity. Indicated for phlegm-rheum caused by chronic malaria. Crush fresh, squeeze juice, and take orally to induce vomiting of phlegm. Can also be crushed and applied externally to treat spider bites, insect/larva bites, and ulcers caused by earwig urine. Resembles Perilla frutescens leaves (Renye) and is hairy. Su Gong stated it is non-toxic, which is an error.
[Luhuo]
Taste: bitter; Nature: neutral; Toxicity: non-toxic. Indicated for gu poison (蛊毒), lower abdominal pain in women, depression/unhappiness, intestinal abscess (Changyong), scrofula (Luoli), and yang qi disorders. Grows in valleys of Mount Wen.
Tao Hongjing states: No longer used in prescriptions. People rarely recognize it; it is the vine of Pueraria lobata (Gegen), also named Luhuo. The *Bencao Tang* annotation states: This herb is found everywhere; the seedling... Mountain people call it Ludou (Deer Bean), which can also be eaten raw. It is currently found everywhere. Collect herbs in May and June, dry them in the sun. The *Erya* states: ..., Luhuo. Its fruit... Explanation: ..., also named Luhuo. Its fruit is named.... Guo Pu states: It is Ludou. Leaves resemble Glycine max (Soybean) leaves, roots are yellow and fragrant, growing by spreading. In his essay advising physicians, Emperor Jianwen of Liang mentioned Luhuo, which could only treat headaches...
[Zaoxiu]
Taste: bitter; Nature: slightly cold; Toxicity: toxic. Indicated for convulsive epilepsy (Jingxian), head shaking and tongue protruding, heat accumulation in the abdomen, manic-depressive psychosis (Dianji), carbuncles and sores with genital erosion, expelling three types of parasites from the lower jiao, and removing snake venom. Also named Chixiu. Grows in sunny mountain valleys and Yuanju.
The *Bencao Tang* annotation states: What is now called Chonglou (Paris polyphylla) is this herb. Also named Chongtai; southern people call it Caogansui. Seedlings resemble Wusun and Jiujiao plants. They have two or three layers. Roots resemble large Acorus tatarinowii (Changpu), with fine, crisp, white flesh. Rubbed with vinegar and applied externally, it treats carbuncles and swelling; applied externally for snake venom, it is effective. Minister Yuxi et al., according to the *Shu Ben Tu Jing*, state: Leaves resemble Jiujiao and Mumeng. Those of older plants have two or three layers. Roots resemble Zishen, with yellow skin and white flesh. Collect roots in May, dry them for use. Ri Huazi states: Chongtai root is cold in nature and non-toxic. Treats fetal wind causing limb convulsions, can induce vomiting and diarrhea, and treats scrofula (Luoli). Roots resemble a 12-inch centipede, or like large purple Acorus, also named Zaoxiu and Shexiu.
The *Tu Jing* states: Zaoxiu is the same as Ziheche, commonly known as Chonglou Jinian. Grows in sunny mountain valleys and Yuanju; currently also found in Hezhong, Heyang, Hua, Feng, Wenzhou, and between the Jianghuai regions. Seedlings and leaves resemble Wusun and Jiujiao, forming two or three layers. Blooms yellow-purple in June, stamens are red-yellow, with golden threads hanging down; bears red fruits in autumn. Roots resemble large ginger, with red skin and white flesh. Collect roots in April and May, dry them for use.
The *Yanyi* states: Zaoxiu has no side branches, only a single stem, standing erect, over one chi high. At the apex are four or five leaves, lobed, resembling Polygonum multiflorum (Huzhang). A stem rises from the center, growing leaves similarly. Only the root is used medicinally.