\r紫金藤\pd584a.bmp\r
生福州山中。春初单生叶，青色。至冬凋落。其藤似枯条，采其皮晒干为
末。治丈夫肾气。
\r独用藤\pd585.bmp\r
生施州。四时有叶无花，叶上有倒刺。其皮味苦、辛，性热，无毒。采无
时。彼土人取此并小赤药头二味，洗净焙干，各等分，捣罗为末。温酒调一钱匕，疗心气痛
。
\r瓜藤\pd585a.bmp\r
生施州。四时有叶无花。其皮味甘，性凉，无毒。采无时。与刺猪苓二味，
洗净去粗皮，焙干，等分捣罗。用甘草水调贴，治诸热毒恶疮。
\r金棱藤\pd586a.bmp\r
生施州。四时有叶无花。其皮味辛，性温，无毒。采无时。与续筋、马接
脚三味，洗净去粗皮，焙干，等分捣罗。温酒调服二钱匕。治筋骨疼痛，无所忌。
\r野猪尾\pd586.bmp\r
生施州。其苗缠木作藤生，四时有叶无花。味苦、涩，性凉、无毒。采无
时。彼土人取此并百药头二味，洗净去粗皮，焙干，等分捣罗为末。温酒调下一钱匕，疗心
气
\r烈节\pd587a.bmp\r
生荣州。多在林箐中生。味辛，温，无毒。主肢节风冷，筋脉急痛。春生蔓
苗，茎叶俱似丁公藤而纤细，无花实。九月采茎，曝干。以作浴汤，佳。
Zijin Teng (Purple Gold Vine)
Grows in the mountains of Fuzhou. In early spring, leaves grow singly and are green. The leaves fall off in winter. Its vines resemble withered twigs; the bark is harvested, dried in the sun, and ground into powder. It treats deficiency of Kidney Qi (Kidney energy) in men.
Duyong Teng (Solely Used Vine)
Grows in Shizhou. It bears leaves year-round but no flowers, with reverse thorns on the leaves. The bark tastes bitter and acrid, is hot in nature, and is non-toxic. It can be harvested at any time. Local people take this vine and Xiao Chi Yao Tou (Little Red Medicine Head), wash them clean, dry them by baking, grind them into equal parts, and sieve the powder. Mixed with warm wine and taken as one qianbi (a small measuring spoonful), it treats Heart Qi pain.
Gua Teng (Melon Vine)
Grows in Shizhou. It bears leaves year-round but no flowers. The bark tastes sweet, is cool in nature, and is non-toxic. It can be harvested at any time. Combined with Ci Zhu Ling (Spiny Polyporus), both are washed clean, the coarse bark removed, dried by baking, and ground into equal parts. Applied externally mixed with licorice water, it treats various malignant sores caused by heat toxins.
Jin Leng Teng (Gold Ridge Vine)
Grows in Shizhou. It bears leaves year-round but no flowers. The bark tastes acrid, is warm in nature, and is non-toxic. It can be harvested at any time. Combined with Xu Jin (Tendon Continuation) and Ma Jie Jiao (Horse Connecting Foot), all three are washed clean, the coarse bark removed, dried by baking, and ground into equal parts. Taken with warm wine, two qianbi, it treats pain in bones and sinews without any contraindications.
Yezhu Wei (Wild Boar Tail)
Grows in Shizhou. Its stems climb trees as vines, bearing leaves year-round but no flowers. It tastes bitter and astringent, is cool in nature, and is non-toxic. It can be harvested at any time. Local people take this herb and Bai Yao Tou (Hundred Medicines Head), wash them clean, remove the coarse bark, dry them by baking, and grind them into equal parts of powder. Taken with warm wine, one qianbi, it treats Heart Qi (pain).
Lie Jie (Fierce Joint)
Grows in Rongzhou, often found deep in bamboo groves or forests. It tastes acrid, is warm in nature, and is non-toxic. It primarily treats wind-cold in limbs and joints, and acute pain in sinews and vessels. In spring, creeping shoots emerge; the stems and leaves resemble those of Ding Gong Teng (Ding Gong Vine) but are more slender, with no flowers or fruits. The stems are harvested in September and dried in the sun. Used to prepare bathing decoctions, it yields excellent results.