（一）主霍乱，消谷，治胃温中，除邪气。五月五日采者上。〔证〕
（二）又，去诸虫毒、丁肿、毒疮，甚良。不可常食。〔嘉·证〕
（一）主消谷，能食。久食之，令人多忘。根∶发痼疾。〔证〕
（二）又，食着诸毒肉，吐血不止，痿黄悴者∶取子一升洗，煮使破，取汁停冷。服
半升，日一服，夜一服，血定止。〔证〕
（三）又，患狐臭、 齿人不可食，转极甚。〔证〕
（四）谨按∶利五脏不足气，亦伤绝血脉气。多食损神，此是熏物耳。〔证〕
（一）和鲫鱼作羹，下气止呕。多食动痔。虽冷而补。热食之，亦拥气不下。甚损人胃
及齿，不可多食，令人颜色恶。〔心·嘉〕
（二）又，不宜和醋食之，令人骨痿。少食，补大小肠虚气。久食损毛发。〔嘉〕
（一）（食之）养神益力，令人肥健。杀石药毒。〔心·嘉·证〕
（二）置酒酱中香美。〔嘉〕
（三）于醋中食之，损人齿，黑色。〔心 ·嘉〕
（四）生黑滑地，名曰“水芹”，食之不如高田者宜人。余田中皆诸虫子在其叶下，视
之不见，食之与人为患。高田者名“白芹”。〔心 ·嘉〕
（一）延年益寿，明目。〔证〕
（二）又，主马毒疮，以水煮，冷服一升，并涂疮上。〔嘉〕
（三）患湿癣白秃，取马齿膏涂之。若烧灰敷之，亦良。〔嘉·证〕
（四）作膏∶主三十六种风，可取马齿（苋）一硕，水可二硕，蜡三两。煎之成膏。〔嘉
〕
（五）治疳痢及一切风，敷杖疮良。〔嘉·证〕
（六）及煮一碗，和盐、醋等空腹食之，少时当出尽白虫矣。〔嘉〕
（七）又可细切煮粥，止痢，治腹痛。〔证〕
(1) Primarily treats Huoluan (colic with vomiting and diarrhea), promotes the digestion of grains, treats heat in the Stomach (Stomach Heat), and eliminates pathogenic factors. Those harvested on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month are of superior quality. [Zheng]
(2) Furthermore, it removes various insect poisons, Dingzhong (carbuncles/furuncles), and toxic sores, with excellent efficacy. It should not be consumed regularly. [Jia · Zheng]
(1) Primarily promotes digestion and increases appetite. Long-term consumption causes forgetfulness. The root: induces chronic diseases. [Zheng]
(2) Additionally, for those who have ingested toxic meat resulting in incessant hematemesis (vomiting blood), emaciation, sallow complexion, and listlessness: take one sheng of seeds, wash them, boil until they burst, extract the juice, and let it cool. Take half a sheng per dose, once daily and once at night; the bleeding will cease. [Zheng]
(3) Furthermore, individuals suffering from axillary osmidrosis (fox odor) or dental issues should not consume it, as it will exacerbate their conditions. [Zheng]
(4) According to careful observation: it benefits the Qi deficiency of the Five Zang organs but also damages the Qi of the blood vessels. Excessive consumption harms the spirit; this is due to its pungent and warming nature. [Zheng]
(1) When cooked in soup with Crucian Carp (Cyprinus carpio), it directs Qi downward and stops vomiting. Excessive consumption triggers hemorrhoids. Although cold in nature, it has tonifying effects. Consuming it hot obstructs the downward movement of Qi. It severely damages the Stomach and teeth; excessive intake leads to a poor complexion. [Xin · Jia]
(2) Furthermore, it should not be eaten with vinegar, as this causes bone flaccidity (osteomalacia). Small amounts tonify the Qi deficiency of the Large Intestine and Small Intestine. Long-term consumption damages hair. [Jia]
(1) (Consuming it) nourishes the Spirit (Shen) and enhances strength, making one robust and healthy. It neutralizes mineral drug toxicity. [Xin · Jia · Zheng]
(2) Adding it to wine or soy sauce enhances the flavor. [Jia]
(3) Consuming it with vinegar damages the teeth, causing them to turn black. [Xin · Jia]
(4) Those growing in dark, moist soil are named "Shuiqin" (Water Celery); consuming them is less suitable than those from high fields. In other field-grown varieties, insects hide under the leaves, invisible to the eye; consuming these causes harm to humans. Those from high fields are named "Baiqin" (White Celery). [Xin · Jia]
(1) Prolongs life and health, and brightens the eyes. [Zheng]
(2) Furthermore, primarily treats Ma du chuang (horse poison sores); boil in water, drink one sheng when cool, and apply externally to the sore. [Jia]
(3) For wet tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp) and white alopecia, apply Portulaca oleracea paste. Burning it to ash and applying it is also effective. [Jia · Zheng]
(4) Preparation of paste: Primarily treats thirty-six types of Wind pathogens. Take one shuo of Portulaca oleracea (Machi Xian, 马齿苋), two shuo of water, and three liang of beeswax. Decoct into a paste. [Jia]
(5) Treats Ganji dysentery (childhood malnutrition with dysentery) and all Wind pathogens; effective for treating whip marks. [Jia · Zheng]
(6) Boil one bowl, mix with salt and vinegar, and eat on an empty stomach; within a short time, all white intestinal parasites will be expelled. [Jia]
(7) Alternatively, finely chop and cook into porridge to stop dysentery and treat abdominal pain. [Zheng]