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Uncaria rhynchophylla (Diao Teng)
Slightly cold, non-toxic. Primarily treats alternating chills and fever in children, as well as the twelve types of convulsive epilepsy (Shi'er Jing Xian).
Tao Hongjing stated: It originates from Jianping. It is also written as "Diao Teng". It is used exclusively for treating pediatric conditions and does not appear in other prescriptions. The annotation in *Tang Bencao* states: It originates from Liangzhou. The leaves are slender, and there are thorns between the stems; those resembling a fishing hook are the correct ones. Chen Yuxi et al., according to *Shu Bencao*, recorded: Bitter in taste. *Yaoxing Lun* states: As an assistant herb (Chen Yao), Uncaria rhynchophylla is sweet in taste and neutral in nature. It can primarily treat infantile convulsive crying and heat accumulation with spasms (Rong Re Yong). Ri Huazi stated: It treats external pathogenic invasion affecting the fetus and wind-stroke (Ke Wu Tai Feng).
*Tujing* states: *Uncaria rhynchophylla* is not recorded in the *Shennong Bencao Jing* regarding its place of origin. Su Gong stated: It originates from Liangzhou, and is now also found in Xingyuan Prefecture. The leaves are fine and the stems long, with thorns between the nodes resembling a fishing hook. Harvested in the third month. The character is sometimes written as "Diao". Ge Hong's prescriptions for pediatric diseases frequently use this herb. His Red Decoction (Chi Tang) for sudden onset of epilepsy uses two he of Uncaria rhynchophylla and Licorice Root (Gan Cao). The dosage is taken in amounts the size of a small date, five times during the day and three times at night. This is highly effective. Additionally, *Guangji Fang* and *Cui Shi Fang* use the bark of Uncaria rhynchophylla (Diao Teng Pi).
*Yanyi* states: Uncaria rhynchophylla has a hollow center, a fact not mentioned in the two classics (*Bencao Jing* and *Tang Bencao*). It grows eight or nine chi long, or even one or two zhang long. It is found in the mountains of Hunan (north and south), Jiangnan, and Jiangxi. Some people exploit gaps to steal wine from jars by sucking through the air; once the wine flows out, it drips continuously. It is specifically used to treat pediatric convulsive heat.

Koelreuteria paniculata Flower (Luan Hua)
Bitter, cold, non-toxic. Primarily treats eye pain with tearing, eye injury, and reduces eye swelling. Grows in the valleys of Hanzhong. Harvested in the fifth month. Cassia Seed (Jueming Zi) serves as its guiding herb (Shi Yao).
The annotation in *Tang Bencao* states: The leaves of this tree resemble those of Hibiscus mutabilis (Mujin) but are thinner and finer. The flowers are yellow, resembling Sophora japonica (Huaihua) flowers but smaller and longer. The fruit shell resembles Physalis alkekengi (Suanjiang), containing seeds inside like cooked peas, which are round, black, hard, and suitable for making prayer beads. The flowers can be harvested in the fifth and sixth months. People in the southern regions combine them with Coptis Rhizome (Huanglian) to make a decoction for treating red and ulcerated eyes (Mu Chi Lan), which is highly effective. The flowers can also be used to dye yellow, producing a very bright and beautiful color.
*Tujing* states: Koelreuteria paniculata flower grows in the valleys of Hanzhong. Currently, it may be found in the southern regions and in gardens around the capital. The leaves resemble those of Hibiscus mutabilis but are thinner and finer. The flowers are yellow, resembling Sophora japonica flowers but slightly larger. The fruit shell resembles Physalis alkekengi, containing seeds inside like cooked peas, which are round, black, hard, and suitable for making prayer beads. Harvested in the fifth month. Its flowers can also be used for yellow dyeing. Southern people combine them with Coptis Rhizome (Huanglian) to make a decoction for treating red and ulcerated eyes, which is very effective.
*Yanyi* states: Koelreuteria paniculata is also found in the mountains of Chang'an. Its seeds are called Mu Luan Zi. They are brought to the capital to make prayer beads, but they have not been seen used in medicinal preparations.