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Taste sour, nature warm, toxic. Primarily treats wind-induced skin itching, urticaria (a skin condition characterized by red or pale wheals), body itching, and damp bi syndrome (joint pain and heaviness caused by dampness obstruction in meridians); can be used as a medicinal bath decoction. Also known as Jincao (Chinese Violet Herb), also known as Ji. Grows in fields; leaves are harvested in spring and summer, stems and roots in autumn and winter.

Tao Hongjing stated: It is very abundant in fields, ruins, and villages. It effectively treats wind-bi-induced itching and pain; mostly used for external washing with thin slices, not suitable for internal administration; however, some soak the roots in wine and drink it in small amounts.

The *Xinxiu Bencao* annotation states: This is Luying (Euphorbia lathyris). This entry is redundant. The *Erya* states: Ji is Jincao. Guo Pu’s annotation states: It is the sprout of Aconitum carmichaelii. Checking the aliases of the three types of "Jin," none match this name; people in Shu call the sprout of Aconitum carmichaelii "Jincao." Tao Hongjing cited this entry without knowing its source. The *Yaodui* and ancient prescriptions do not mention Shuoke, only mentioning Luying. In the current annotation of the Shuoke entry, the *Xinxiu Bencao* places it after Yelangbazhi (Aconitum coreanum) and notes alongside the Luying entry that one entry is redundant. Upon detailed examination, Luying has a bitter taste, cold nature, and is non-toxic; Shuoke has a sour taste, warm nature, and is toxic. Since their properties differ, they cannot be considered the same species, but rather likely related kinds. Therefore, it is now appended under Luying. Ministers Yu Xi et al. respectfully note: Rihua Zi states: Bitter taste, cool nature, toxic. Treats leprosy-like wind-bi; decocted for soaking; leaves are used. The text from *Tujing Bencao* is already recorded under the Luying entry.

Lei Gong stated: When using it, use last year's flower buds in spring, roots in summer, and whole plant parts for decoction in autumn and winter. Only take the root, finely slice it with a copper knife, pound it in a willow wood mortar to extract natural juice, and slowly simmer it in a pot until it resembles thin syrup. Use as needed. The *Waitai Miyao*: Treats sudden onset of abdominal masses hard as stone, causing excruciating pain. Take a small bundle of Shuoke roots, wash and drain them, tear them into fine pieces, soak in two sheng of wine for three nights, and drink five he to one sheng when warm, three times a day. For faster effect, warm the medicine in hot ashes to release the aroma before drinking. This prescription is non-toxic and has cured sixteen people; it is highly effective. Repeat if symptoms recur. Another prescription: For lower back pain. Roast Shuoke leaves, spread them thickly on a bed, lie on it while hot, and replace when cool. In winter, crush roots, heat them, and use as above. These treat wind-warmth-damp-cold bi syndrome, as well as postpartum cold injury causing immobility due to lower back pain. Another prescription: For obstruction in the lower jiao. Take a handful of Shuoke roots, crush to extract juice, mix with water, strain. Strong individuals drink one sheng. Repeated use also treats Hongjiaojiao (podagra/foot swelling). The *Qianjin Fang*: Treats Hongjiaojiao in Lingnan region, where swelling extends from feet to knees and calves, accompanied by bone pain. Crush Shuoke roots, mix with wine and vinegar (three parts liquid to one part root), steam until cooked, wrap and apply to the swollen area. Swelling subsides in two to three days. Also treats numbness. Another prescription: For head wind. Boil two sheng of Shuoke roots in two sheng of wine and drink. Mei Shi Fang: Treats edema where sitting and lying are difficult, with swelling of the head, face, and body. Scrape the skin off Shuoke roots, crush to extract one he of juice, mix with one he of wine, drink warm on an empty stomach; mild vomiting and diarrhea should occur. Another prescription: Treats all rashes. Apply the decoction of Shuoke mixed with a little wine; no case fails to heal. Yao Shi Fang is the same. Sun Simiao’s *Shiji* primarily treats sudden foot swelling spreading upwards. Bury Shuoke stems and leaves in hot ashes until hot, apply to swelling, change when healed. *Doumen Fang* treats malaria. Roast a large handful of Shuoke until yellow, decoct strongly in water to make one cup, drink before the fever starts. Zhang Wenzhong treats sudden warts on hands and feet. Rub Shuoke seeds on the warts until red, then apply; heals. Another prescription: Treats bear bite wounds. Chop a large handful of Shuoke, soak in one sheng of water, drink the extracted juice after a short time, and apply the remaining dregs to the wound. *Zimu Milu* treats infantile erysipelas (red wandering rash) on the body; if it reaches the heart, death ensues. Wash with Shuoke decoction.

The *Yanyi* states: Since Shuoke and Luying differ in nature, taste, origin, and therapeutic effects, they are undoubtedly two different substances. Moreover, Shuoke flowers are white, seeds are initially green like mung beans, each flower is as large as the bottom of a cup, and each plant produces hundreds of seeds that turn red in October. How can it be said that this entry is redundant? This is extremely reckless.