味甘,无毒。主目盲,止痛,除热瘙。
陶隐居云∶今细砺石出临平者。臣禹锡等谨按蜀本注云∶今据此在草木类中,恐非细砺
石
味甘。主百疾,济绝气。
陶隐居云∶此药乃尔神奇,而不复识用,可恨也。
味苦。主小腹痛,利小腹,破积聚,长肌肉。久服轻身长年。生冤句,二月、七月采
。
味酸,平,无毒。主明目。一名来甘。实赤如五味,十月采。
陶隐居云∶俗人今呼白草子赤为鬼目,此乃相似也。臣禹锡等谨按陈藏器云∶一名排风,
一名白幕。《尔雅》云∶符,鬼目。注云∶叶似葛子如耳铛,赤色。
味甘,平,无毒。主小儿寒热痫。一名地盖。生垣墙下,丛生,赤,旦生暮死。
陶隐居云∶一名朝生,疑是今鬼伞也。臣禹锡等谨按陈藏器云∶鬼盖,名为鬼屋。如菌,
生
阴湿处,盖黑,茎赤。和醋敷肿毒,马脊肿,人恶疮。杜正伦云∶鬼伞,夏日得雨,聚生粪
堆,见日消黑,此物有小毒。
味甘,有毒。疗浮肿,不可多食。
味甘,寒。主调中,明耳目。一名羊麻,一名羊粟。生下湿地,茎有节生根。五月采
。
臣禹锡等谨按陈藏器云∶生南土废稻田中,节节有根,着土如结缕草,堪饲马。云马食
如
糖,故曰马唐。煎取汁,明目,润肺。《尔雅》云∶马唐,马饭也。
Taste is sweet, non-toxic. It primarily treats blindness, relieves pain, and eliminates heat-induced pruritus (skin itching).
Tao Hongjing states: The fine whetstone currently available is best produced in Linping. Ministers Yu Xi et al. respectfully note according to the Shu edition annotation: Currently, it is classified among herbs and plants here, which suggests it may not be a fine whetstone.
Taste is bitter, neutral nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats metal wounds (trauma caused by sharp metal instruments) and internal hemorrhage. Also known as Yejincao (Leaf Gold Grass). It grows in high places within marshes.
Taste is sweet. It primarily treats various diseases and rescues cases of qi exhaustion.
Tao Hongjing states: This herb is indeed miraculous, yet I no longer recognize its usage, which is regrettable.
Taste is bitter. It primarily treats lower abdominal pain, promotes urination/drainage in the lower abdomen, breaks up accumulations and masses, and promotes muscle growth. Long-term consumption lightens the body and prolongs life. It is produced in Yuanju; collected in February and July.
Taste is sour, neutral nature, non-toxic. It primarily improves vision. Also known as Laigan. The fruit is red like Wuweizi (Schisandra chinensis); collected in October.
Tao Hongjing states: Common people now refer to white grass seeds turning red as Guimu (Ghost Eye), which is merely similar. Ministers Yu Xi et al. respectfully note according to Chen Cangqi: Also known as Paifeng (Expelling Wind), also known as Baimu. *Erya* states: Fu, i.e., Guimu. The annotation states: Leaves resemble those of Pueraria (Kudzu), fruits resemble ear pendants, and are reddish.
Taste is sweet, neutral nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats childhood epilepsy with alternating cold and heat. Also known as Digai. It grows beneath walls, in clusters, is reddish, and dies at dusk after growing in the morning.
Tao Hongjing states: Also known as Chaosheng (Morning-born); suspected to be the current Guisan (Ghost Parasol mushroom). Ministers Yu Xi et al. respectfully note according to Chen Cangqi: Guigai, named Guiwu (Ghost House). Resembles fungi, grows in shady and damp places, has a black cap and red stem. Mixed with vinegar and applied to swellings and toxic sores; treats horse spinal swelling and human malignant ulcers. Du Zhenglun states: Guisan, after rain in summer, gathers and grows on manure piles; turns black and disappears upon exposure to sunlight. This substance has slight toxicity.
Taste is sweet, toxic. It treats edema (swelling); should not be consumed in large quantities.
Taste is sweet, cold nature. It primarily regulates the middle jiao (digestive system) and clarifies the eyes and ears. Also known as Yangma, also known as Yangsu. Grows in low-lying wetlands; stems have nodes that generate roots. Collected in May.
Ministers Yu Xi et al. respectfully note according to Chen Cangqi: It grows in abandoned rice paddies in southern regions; each node has roots attaching to the soil like Zoysia grass; it can be used to feed horses. It is said that horses eat it as if eating sugar, hence the name Matang (Horse Tang). Decocted juice clarifies the eyes and moistens the lungs. *Erya* states: Matang is Horse Fan (Horse Meal).