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味苦，温，无毒。主咳逆伤中，补不足，除邪气，利九窍，益智能，耳目聪明
，不忘，强志，倍力，利丈夫，定心气，止惊悸，益精，去心下膈气，皮肤中热，面目黄。
久服轻身不老，好颜色，延年。叶名小草，主益精，补阴气，止虚损，梦泄。一名棘菀，一
名绕，一名细草。生泰山及冤句川谷。四月采根、叶阴干。（得伏苓、冬葵子、龙骨良，
杀天雄、附子毒，畏真珠、藜芦、蜚蠊、齐蛤。）
陶隐居云∶按药名无齐蛤，恐是百合。冤句县属兖州济阴郡，今犹从彭城北兰陵来。用
之
打
去心取皮，今用一斤正得三两皮尔，市者加量之。小草状似麻黄而青。远志亦入仙方药用。
唐本注云∶《药录》下卷有齐蛤，即齐蛤元有，不得言无。今陶云恐是百合，非也。今注∶
远志茎叶似大青而小，比之麻黄，陶不识尔。臣禹锡
等谨按尔雅云∶ 绕，棘菀。注∶今远志也，似麻黄，赤华，叶锐而黄，其上谓之小草。
药
性论云∶远志畏蛴螬。治心神健忘，安魂魄，令人不迷，坚壮阳道，主梦邪。日华子云∶主
膈气，惊魇，长肌肉，助筋骨，妇人血噤，失音，小儿客忤。服无忌。
图经曰∶远志，生泰山及冤句川谷，今河、陕、京西州郡亦有之。根黄色形如蒿根。苗
名小
草
，似麻黄而青，又如荜豆。叶亦有似大青而小者。三月开花白色，根长及一尺。四月采根、
叶，阴干，今云晒干用。泗州出者花红，根、叶俱大于它处。商州者根又黑色。俗传夷门远
志最佳。古方通用远志、小草。今医但用远志，稀用小草。《古今录验》及《范汪方》治胸
痹心痛，逆气，膈中饮不下，小草丸。小草、桂心、蜀椒去汗、干姜、细辛各三分，附子二
分炮，六物合捣下筛，和以蜜丸大如梧子。先食米汁下三丸，日三，不知稍增，以知为度。
禁猪肉、冷水、生葱、菜。
雷公曰∶远志，凡使，先须去心，若不去心，服之令人闷。去心了，用熟甘草汤浸宿，
漉出，
曝干用之也。肘后方∶治人心孔愍塞，多忘喜误。丁酉日密自至市买远志，着巾角中，还为
末
服之，勿令人知。抱朴子《内篇》云∶陵阳仲子服远志二十年，有子三十七人，开书所视，
便记而不忘。
**Polygalae Radix (as the Sovereign Herb)**
Bitter in taste, warm in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats cough with counterflow qi and damage to the middle jiao, tonifies deficiencies, expels pathogenic factors, unblocks the nine orifices, enhances intelligence, improves hearing and vision, strengthens memory, stabilizes willpower, increases strength, benefits men, calms heart qi, stops palpitations and fright, nourishes essence, removes stagnant qi under the heart and diaphragm, clears heat in the skin, and treats yellowing of the face and eyes. Long-term use makes the body light, prevents aging, improves complexion, and prolongs life. The leaves are called *Xiaocao* (Small Grass), which primarily treat nourishing essence, tonifying yin qi, stopping deficiency damage, and treating nocturnal emission. Also known as *Jiwan*, *Rao*, and *Xicao*. Grows in the valleys of Mount Tai and Yuanju. Roots and leaves are harvested in the fourth lunar month and dried in the shade. (It works well when combined with Poria (*Fuling*), Malva Seed (*Dongkuizi*), and Dragon Bone (*Longgu*); it neutralizes the toxicity of Aconitum Lateralis Preparata Root (*Tianxiong*) and Aconitum Carmiichaelii Preparated Root (*Fuzi*); it is incompatible with Pearl (*Zhenzhu*), Veratrum (*Lilu*), Cockroach (*Feilian*), and possibly Lily Bulb (*Qige/Baihe*).)
Tao Hongjing stated: According to pharmaceutical nomenclature, there is no "Qige." It is likely "Baihe" (Lily Bulb). Yuanju County belongs to Jiyin Commandery, Yanzhou Prefecture; currently, it is still sourced from Lanling north of Pengcheng. When used, the core must be removed, and only the bark is taken. Currently, one jin of raw material yields only three liang of bark, whereas market specimens may have increased quantities artificially. *Xiaocao* resembles *Ephedrae Herba* (Mahuang) but is green. Polygalae Radix is also used in immortal prescriptions.
The *Tang Bencao* annotation states: The lower volume of *Yaolu* contains "Qige," meaning Qige originally existed, so it cannot be said to be absent. Tao's current claim that it might be Baihe is incorrect. Current annotation: The stems and leaves of Polygalae Radix resemble *Isatidis Folium* (Daqingye) but are smaller. Compared to Mahuang, Tao did not recognize it. Minister Yuxi et al. carefully followed the *Erya*: Rao is Jiwan. Annotation: This is the current Polygalae Radix, resembling Mahuang, with red flowers, sharp yellowish-green leaves; the upper part is called Xiaocao.
The *Yaoxing Lun* states: Polygalae Radix is incompatible with *Scolopendra* (Qicao). It treats mental forgetfulness, calms the soul and spirit, prevents confusion, strengthens yang function, and treats dream-evil. Rihuazi stated: It treats diaphragmatic qi, fright and nightmares, promotes muscle growth, assists sinews and bones, treats women's blood spasm and aphonia, and pediatric external evil invasion. There are no contraindications for its use.
The *Tujing* states: Polygalae Radix grows in the valleys of Mount Tai and Yuanju; it is now also found in prefectures of He, Shaanxi, and Jingxi. The root is yellow and shaped like Artemisia roots. The sprout is named Xiaocao, resembling Mahuang but green, or like Vicia seeds. Leaves also resemble Daqingye but are smaller. It blooms white flowers in the third lunar month; roots can grow up to one chi long. Roots and leaves are harvested in the fourth lunar month and dried in the shade; now it is said to be sun-dried. Specimens from Sizhou have red flowers, and both roots and leaves are larger than elsewhere. Those from Shangzhou have black roots. Folk tradition holds that Polygalae Radix from Yimen is the best. Ancient formulas generally used both Polygalae Radix and Xiaocao. Modern physicians mostly use Polygalae Radix and rarely use Xiaocao. The *Gujin Luyan* and *Fanwang Fang* treat chest bi pain, counterflow qi, and inability to swallow fluids in the diaphragm using Xiaocao Wan. Ingredients include Xiaocao, Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guixin), Zanthoxyli Pericarpium (Shujiao) wiped of sweat, Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Ganjiang), Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin) each 3 fen, and Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (Fuzi) 2 fen, processed. These six herbs are pounded together, sifted, and mixed with honey to form pills the size of a wu zi. Take three pills with rice juice before meals, three times a day. If ineffective, slightly increase the dose until effective. Avoid pork, cold water, raw scallions, and vegetables.
Leigong said: When using Polygalae Radix, one must first remove the core. If not removed, ingestion causes chest stuffiness. After removing the core, soak it overnight in cooked Licorice Decoction, drain, and dry in the sun before use. The *Zhouhou Fang*: Treats heart orifice obstruction, excessive forgetfulness, and errors. On a Dingyou day, secretly buy Polygalae Radix at the market, place it in the corner of a headscarf, grind into powder, and take orally without letting others know. Baopuzi's *Neipian* states: Lingyang Zhongzi took Polygalae Radix for twenty years, had thirty-seven sons, and could read books and remember everything without forgetting.