味苦,寒,无毒。主身大热在皮肤中,去面热赤 、酒 ,恶风癫疾,阴下痒湿。明耳
目。疗中风伤寒及痈疽水肿,去臭气。一名林兰,一名杜兰。皮似桂而香。生零陵山谷及太
山,十二月采皮,阴干。
味甘,平,无毒。主大小便不通,利水道,除邪气,肠胃邪热气,消肿。性滑利。久服
轻身不饥。其实尤良,疗小儿头疮痂 。花∶主小儿痫,小便不利,伤热。一名零榆。生
川山谷,二月采皮取白,曝干,八月采实。并勿令中湿,湿则伤人。
味酸,平,无毒。主心腹寒热,邪结气聚,四肢酸疼,湿痹,烦心不得眠,脐上下痛,
血转久泻,虚汗烦渴,补中,益肝气,坚筋骨,助阴气,令人肥健。久服安五脏,轻身延年。
生河东川泽,八月采实,阴干,四十日成。
味苦酸咸,寒,无毒。主五内邪气热,止涎唾,补绝伤,五痔火疮,妇人乳瘕,子脏急
痛。以七月七日取之,捣取汁,铜器盛之,日煎,令可作圆,大如鼠屎,内窍中,三易乃愈,
又堕胎。久服明目,益气,头不白,延年。枝∶主洗疮及阴囊下湿痒;皮∶主烂疮;根∶主
喉痹寒热。生河南平泽,可作神烛。
味甘,寒,无毒。主阴痿水肿,益气,充肌肤,明目。久服不饥不老,轻身。生
一名谷实。所在有之,八月九月采实,晒干,四十日成。
(楮实)味道苦,性寒,无毒。主治皮肤内部的大热,去除面部发热发红、酒渣鼻,治疗因受风引起的癫疾,以及阴部瘙痒潮湿。能明亮耳目。治疗中风、伤寒以及痈疽水肿,去除身体异味。又名林兰,又名杜兰。树皮像桂皮但有香气。生长在零陵山谷和泰山,十二月采集树皮,阴干。
(楮叶)味道甘,性平,无毒。主治大小便不通畅,通利水道,祛除邪气,清除肠胃中的邪热,消除肿胀。性质滑利。长期服用可使身体轻盈且不感到饥饿。其实(果实)效果更佳,治疗小儿头部疮疡结痂。花:主治小儿癫痫,小便不利,伤热。又名零榆。生长在川地山谷,二月采集树皮取白色部分,晒干,八月采集果实。都要注意不要让它们受潮,受潮了会伤害人体。
(楮枝)味道酸,性平,无毒。主治心腹部的寒热交替,邪气凝结成块,四肢酸痛,湿痹,心烦失眠,肚脐上下疼痛,久泻不止,虚汗,心烦口渴。补益中气,增益肝气,坚固筋骨,辅助阴气,使人丰满健壮。长期服用可安养五脏,身体轻盈,延年益寿。生长在河东的川泽地带,八月采集果实,阴干,四十天制成。
(楮根白皮)味道苦、酸、咸,性寒,无毒。主治五脏内部的邪热,止住涎唾,补益绝伤(严重的创伤或虚损),治疗五痔、火疮,妇人乳部癥瘕,子宫急痛。在七月七日采集,捣碎取汁,用铜器盛装,每日煎煮,使其能做成丸药,大小如鼠屎,纳入孔窍中,更换三次即可痊愈,又有堕胎的作用。长期服用可明亮双目,益气,头发不白,延年益寿。树枝:主治清洗疮疡及阴囊下部的湿痒;树皮:主治溃烂的疮疡;根部:主治喉痹寒热。生长在河南的平泽地带,可制作神烛。
(楮木整体/泛指)味道甘,性寒,无毒。主治阳痿、水肿,益气,充实肌肤,明亮双目。长期服用不饥不衰老,身体轻盈。生长于各地,又名谷实。到处都有,八月九月采集果实,晒干,四十天制成。
(褚 Shi, Broussonetia papyrifera fruit) Bitter in taste, cold in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats severe heat within the skin, removes facial heat and redness, rhinophyma (alcoholic nose), wind-induced epilepsy, and itching and dampness of the external genitalia. It brightens the eyes and ears. It treats Wind-stroke, Cold damage, carbuncles, sores, and edema, and eliminates foul odors. Also known as Lin Lan or Du Lan. The bark resembles Cinnamon Twig but has a fragrance. It grows in the valleys of Lingling and Mount Tai; the bark is harvested in the twelfth lunar month and dried in the shade.
(Chuye, Leaves) Sweet in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats obstruction of urination and defecation, promotes water passages, dispels pathogenic factors, clears pathogenic heat from the intestines and stomach, and reduces swelling. Its nature is slippery and lubricating. Long-term consumption lightens the body and suppresses hunger. The fruit is particularly effective for treating pediatric scalp crusted sores. Flowers: Treat pediatric epilepsy, difficult urination, and heat injury. Also known as Ling Yu. Grows in valley regions of Chuan; the white inner bark is harvested in the second lunar month and sun-dried, while fruits are harvested in the eighth lunar month. Care must be taken to prevent moisture absorption, as dampness harms the human body.
(Zhi, Branches) Sour in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats alternating cold and heat in the heart and abdomen, pathological qi accumulation, soreness and pain in the four limbs, damp Bi-syndrome, vexation with insomnia, pain above and below the umbilicus, chronic diarrhea, deficiency sweating, vexation, and thirst. It tonifies the Middle Jiao, benefits Liver Qi, strengthens sinews and bones, assists Yin Qi, and makes the person plump and vigorous. Long-term consumption calms the Five Zang organs, lightens the body, and prolongs life. Grows in the river marshes of Hedong; fruits are harvested in the eighth lunar month and dried in the shade for forty days.
(Gen Bai Pi, White Bark of Root) Bitter, sour, and salty in taste, cold in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats pathogenic heat within the Five Viscera, stops salivation, repairs severe injuries or deficiencies, treats five types of hemorrhoids, fire sores, breast masses in women, and acute pain of the Zi Zang (uterus). Harvested on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, crushed to extract juice, stored in copper vessels, and daily boiled until it can be formed into pills the size of mouse feces. Inserted into orifices; changing three times leads to cure. It also induces abortion. Long-term consumption brightens the eyes, benefits Qi, prevents graying of hair, and prolongs life. Branches: Treat washing sores and itching/dampness under the scrotum. Bark: Treats ulcerated sores. Roots: Treats throat obstruction with cold and heat. Grows in the flat marshes of Henan; can be used to make divine candles.
(General description) Sweet in taste, cold in nature, non-toxic. It treats impotence and edema, benefits Qi, fills out the flesh and skin, and brightens the eyes. Long-term consumption prevents hunger and aging, lightening the body. Grows widely, also known as Gu Shi. Available everywhere; fruits are harvested in the eighth and ninth lunar months, sun-dried, and processed over forty days.