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味辛、甘，温，无毒。散服及炮煮服食，大下气，消谷，去痰癖，肥健人。
生捣汁服，主消渴，试大有验。
唐本注云∶陶谓温菘是也。其嫩叶为生菜食之。大叶熟啖，消食和中。根效在芜菁之右。
今
注俗呼为萝卜。（唐本先附）臣禹锡等谨按蜀本图经云∶名芦卜，生江北，秦、晋最多。尔
雅云∶ ，芦 ，释曰∶紫花菘也。俗呼温菘，似芜菁，大根，一名 ，俗呼雹 ，一名芦
菔
云∶萝卜根，消食，利关节，理颜色，练五脏恶气，制面毒。凡人
饮食过度，生嚼咽之，便消。研如泥制面，作 佳，饱食亦不发热。亦主肺嗽吐血。酥煎
食，下气。孟诜云∶萝卜，性冷。利五脏，轻身。根，服之令人白净肌细。日华子云∶萝卜
，平，能消痰止咳，治肺痿吐血。温中，补不足，治劳瘦，咳嗽，和羊肉、鲫鱼煮食之。
子，水研服，吐风痰。醋研消肿毒。不可以地黄同食。
图经文具芜菁条下。
孙真人∶久服涩营卫，令人发早白。食医心镜∶治消渴口干。萝卜绞汁一升，饮之则定。
又方∶主积年上气咳嗽，多痰喘促，唾脓血。以子一合，研煎汤，食上服之。又方∶下气，
消谷，去痰癖，肥健，
作羹食之。生绞汁服，理消渴。简要济众治∶消渴独胜散∶出子了萝卜三枚，净
洗薄切，晒干为末。每服二钱，煎猪肉汁澄清调下，食后并夜卧，日三服。胜金方∶治风痰
以萝卜子为末，温水调一
匙头，良久吐出涎沫。如是摊缓风，以此吐后，用紧疏药服，疏后服
肺疾咳嗽。以子半升，淘择
洗，焙干，于铫子内，炒令黄熟，为末
。以沙糖丸如弹，绵裹含之。洞微志萝卜解面毒。杨文公谈苑∶江东居民，岁课种艺，初年
种芋
次年种萝卜三十亩，计益米三十斛。可知萝卜消食也。《尔雅》∶
芜菁属，紫花大根，俗呼雹
。更始败掖庭中宫女数百人，幽闭殿
门内，掘庭中芦菔根食之。今萝卜是也
。偏头疼用生萝卜汁一蚬壳，仰卧注之鼻，左痛注左，右痛注右，左右俱注亦得，神效。
衍义曰∶莱菔根，即前条所谓芦菔，今人只谓之萝卜，河北甚多，登、莱亦好。服地黄、
何
子又
菔。
Radish Root (Lai Fu Gen)
Pungent, sweet, warm in nature, non-toxic. Taken dispersed or prepared by frying/boiling and eaten, it strongly directs Qi downward, aids digestion of grains, eliminates phlegm accumulation (Tan Pi), and promotes robustness and health.
Freshly crushed juice taken orally primarily treats Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst Syndrome), with trials showing significant efficacy.
The *Tang Ben Cao* commentary states: Tao Hongjing referred to "Wen Song" as this. Its tender leaves are eaten as raw vegetables. The large leaves, when cooked and consumed, aid digestion and harmonize the middle Jiao. The root's efficacy surpasses that of Turnip (Wu Jing).
Currently,
Commentary: Commonly known as Luobo. (Originally attached in *Tang Ben Cao*). Ministers Yu Xi et al. respectfully note according to the *Shu Ben Tu Jing*: Named Lubo, grows north of the Yangtze River, most abundant in Qin and Jin regions. The *Erya* states: "Jin, Lufu," explained as: Purple-flowered Brassica rapa var. parachinensis (Zi Hua Song). Commonly called Wen Song, resembling Wu Jing, with a large root. Also named "Bao," commonly called "Bao," also named "Lufu."
It is further stated: Radish root aids digestion, benefits joints, regulates complexion, refines the five Zang organs by removing pathogenic qi, and counteracts dough toxicity. Whenever one overeats, chewing and swallowing it raw facilitates digestion. Ground into a paste for making noodles/buns is superior; even after eating until full, one does not feel feverish. It also treats lung cough with hemoptysis. Fried with ghee (Su), it directs Qi downward. Meng Shen says: Radish is cold in nature. It benefits the five Zang organs and lightens the body. The root, when consumed, makes the skin white and fine. Ri Huazi says: Radish is neutral in nature; it can resolve phlegm and stop coughing, treating Fei Wei (Lung Atrophy) and hemoptysis. It warms the middle, supplements deficiencies, treats consumptive thinness and coughing; boiled with mutton and crucian carp. The seeds, ground with water and taken, induce vomiting of wind-phlegm. Ground with vinegar, they reduce swelling and detoxify. Should not be consumed with Rehmannia (Di Huang).
Details from the *Tu Jing* are under the Wu Jing entry.
Sun Simiao: Long-term consumption obstructs Ying and Wei, causing premature graying of hair. *Shi Yi Xin Jing*: Treats Xiao Ke with dry mouth. One sheng of radish juice, drunk, brings relief.
Another prescription: Treats chronic upper Qi cough with excessive phlegm, wheezing, and expectoration of pus and blood. Take one he of radish seeds, grind and decoct in water, take after meals. Another prescription: Directs Qi downward, aids digestion, eliminates phlegm accumulation, promotes robustness; make into soup and eat. Freshly crushed juice taken orally regulates Xiao Ke. *Jian Yao Ji Zhong Fang* treatment: Xiao Ke Du Sheng San (Single-Excellence Powder for Wasting-Thirst): Extract seeds from three radishes, wash clean, slice thinly, dry and powder. Take two qian each time, mix with clarified pork broth, take after meals and before sleep, three times daily. *Sheng Jin Fang*: Treats Wind-Phlegm. Make radish seeds into powder, mix with warm water for one spoonful, wait a long time then vomit saliva/phlegm. If it is loose/flaccid wind syndrome, after vomiting with this method, take tight/detoxifying herbs, then treat lung disease cough. Take half sheng of seeds, wash, dry, stir-fry in a pot until yellow and ripe, powder. Mix with rock sugar, form pills like marbles, wrap in silk and suck. *Dong Wei Zhi* states radish resolves dough toxicity. Yang Wengong Tan Yan: Residents east of the river cultivate annually; first year taro, next year 30 mu of radishes, yielding profit equivalent to 30 hu of rice. This shows radish aids digestion. *Erya*: Belongs to Wu Jing category, purple flower, large root, commonly called Bao. During the Gengshi rebellion, hundreds of palace maids were confined within temple gates, digging up Lufu roots in the courtyard to eat. This is the modern radish. For migraine, use one conch shell of fresh radish juice, lie supine and instill into nose; left pain into left nostril, right pain into right, both pains into both, divine efficacy.
*Yan Yi* states: Lai Fu Gen is the Lufu mentioned earlier; people now only call it Luobo. Abundant in Hebei, good in Deng and Lai. Consume caution with Di Huang and He Shou Wu.