味苦，平，无毒。主寒热鬼疰，中风湿痹，女子带下病，无子。一名马屎蒿。生南阳川
泽。
陶隐居云∶方云一名烂石草。主恶疮。方药亦不复用。唐本注云∶此叶大如茺蔚，花红
白色
。实，八月、九月熟。俗谓之虎麻是也。一名马新蒿。所在有之。茺蔚苗短小，子夏中熟。
而初生，二种极相似也。今按别本注云∶近道处处有。三月、八月采茎、叶，阴干。臣禹锡
等谨按尔雅云∶蔚，牡 。释曰∶蔚，即蒿之雄无子者。又曰∶蔚，一名牡 。《诗·蓼
莪》云∶匪莪伊芳蔚。陆机云∶牡蒿也。三月
始生，七月华，华似胡麻华而紫赤，八月为角，角似小豆角，锐而长。一名马新蒿是也。
图经文具第六卷中白蒿条下。
圣惠方∶治大风癞疾，骨肉疽败，百节疼酸，眉鬓堕落，身体习习痒痛。以马先蒿细锉，
炒
为
末。每空心及晚食前，温酒调下二钱匕。外台秘要∶治癞。马先蒿一名马矢蒿。捣末服方寸
匕，日三服，如更赤起，一年都瘥。
味辛，温，无毒。主破血，产后诸病因血所为者，妇人月经不调，腹中结块，崩中
淋露，产后血晕，暴血冲上，因损下血，或酒摩及煮服。生奚国。根如半夏，色黄。（今附）
臣禹锡等谨按日华子云∶除风治气，暖腰膝，破症癖，扑损瘀血，落胎，及暴腰痛。
海药云∶生奚国，从安东道来。味苦、甘，无毒。主肾气，破产后恶露及儿枕。与三棱、
鳖
通经络，蛀 成末者，使之唯良。偏主产后病也。圣惠方∶治产后秽污不尽腹满方∶延胡索
末，和酒服一钱，立止。又
方∶治堕落车马，筋骨疼痛不止。用延胡索一两，捣罗为散，不计时候，以豆淋酒调下二钱
匕。胜金方∶治膜外气及气
块方∶延胡索不限多少为末，猪胰一具切作块子，炙熟蘸药末食之。产书治产后心闷，手脚
烦热，气力欲绝，血晕连心
头硬，及寒热不禁。延胡索熬捣为末，酒服一钱匕。拾遗序云延胡索，止心痛。酒服。
[Mazhao (Pedicularis)]
Taste: Bitter. Nature: Neutral. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Indications: Chills and fever, Guizhu (a type of infectious chronic wasting disease), wind-damp bi syndrome (pain and numbness caused by obstruction of meridians by wind-cold-damp pathogens), leukorrhea in women, and infertility. Also known as Mashihao (Horse-Dung Artemisia). Grows in the rivers and marshes of Nanyang.
Tao Hongjing states: Formulary texts call it Lanshicao (Rotting-Stone Grass). It treats malignant sores. However, it is no longer used in current prescriptions. Tang Ben Zhu states: The leaves are as large as those of Congwei (Leonurus japonicus), and the flowers are red and white. The fruits mature in August and September. Commonly called Huma. It grows everywhere. The seedlings of Congwei are short and small, and their seeds mature in summer. When first sprouting, the two species are extremely similar. According to another edition's annotation: It is found everywhere near the roads. The stems and leaves are harvested in March and August and dried in the shade. Chen Yuxi et al. respectfully cite Er Ya stating: Wei refers to Muwei. The explanation says: Wei is the male variety of Hao (mugwort) that produces no seeds. It also states: Wei is also named Muwei. The Book of Songs · Liao E says: "Fei E Yi Fang Wei." Lu Ji states: This is Mu Hao (male mugwort). It begins to grow in March, flowers in July, the flowers resemble sesame flowers but are purple-red, and forms pods in August; the pods resemble small bean pods, sharp and long. This is Maxinhao. Tu Jing Ben Cao has detailed illustrations and text under the entry for Bai Hao (White Mugwort) in Volume 6.
Shenghui Fang: Treats Feng Da Lai Ji (leprosy/malignant skin diseases), bone and flesh abscesses/decay, pain and soreness in all joints, loss of eyebrows and hair, and intermittent itching and pain of the body. Finely chop Mazhao, stir-fry, and grind into powder. Take two qianbi with warm wine on an empty stomach and before evening meals.
Waitai Miyao: Treats Lai Ji (leprosy). Mazhao, also known as Mashi Hao, is crushed, ground into powder, and taken in a fangcunbi dose three times daily. If redness/swelling recurs, complete recovery can be achieved within one year.
[Yanshusuo (Corydalis)]
Taste: Pungent. Nature: Warm. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Indications: Invigorates blood and breaks stasis; treats various postpartum conditions caused by blood stasis, irregular menstruation in women, abdominal masses, metrorrhagia and metrorrhaxis, postpartum syncope, sudden upward rush of blood, and lower bleeding due to injury. Can be prepared by grinding with wine or decocting. Grows in Xi State. The root resembles Banxia (Pinellia ternata) and is yellow. (Currently appended)
Chen Yuxi et al. respectfully cite Ri Huazi stating: Dispels wind and regulates qi, warms the waist and knees, breaks zhenpi (abdominal masses), treats traumatic bruising and blood stasis, induces abortion, and treats acute lower back pain.
Haiyao Bencao states: Grows in Xi State, introduced via the Andong route. Taste: Bitter and sweet. Nature: Neutral. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Indications: Tonifies kidney qi, breaks postpartum lochia and Erzhen (postpartum uterine blood clots). Combined with Sanleng (Sparganium rhizome) and Biejia (Trionyx carapace) to unblock meridians. Those that are worm-eaten and ground into powder are of superior quality. Primarily treats postpartum diseases.
Shenghui Fang: Formula for treating abdominal fullness due to incomplete expulsion of postpartum impurities: Take one qian of Yanshusuo powder mixed with wine; relief is immediate. Another formula: For persistent bone and tendon pain after falling from a horse or carriage. Use one liang of Yanshusuo, grind into a powder, take at any time, mixed with Doulin Jiu (wine poured through soybeans) in a dose of two qianbi.
Shengjin Fang: Formula for treating Mo Wai Qi (qi stagnation outside the membranes) and Qi Kuai (qi masses): Take an unspecified amount of Yanshusuo powder. Slice one pig pancreas into pieces, roast until cooked, and dip in the powder before eating.
Chanshu: Treats postpartual chest oppression, hot sensations in hands and feet, exhaustion of vital energy, postpartum syncope with hardness connecting to the heart head, and uncontrollable chills and fever. Decoct Yanshusuo, grind into powder, and take one qianbi with wine.
Shiyi Xu states: Yanshusuo stops heart pain. Take with wine.