味辛、甘，无毒。主温中下气，令妇人子藏热，男子阴强。久服好颜色，令人有子
名虺床，一名思益，一名绳毒，一名枣棘，一名墙蘼。生临淄。五月采实，阴干。（恶
巴豆、贝母。）
《本经》原文∶蛇床子，味苦，平。主妇人阴中肿痛，男子阴痿湿痒，除痹气，利关节，
癫痫恶疮。久服轻
味甘，无毒。主养肌，强阴，坚筋骨，主治茎中寒，精自出，溺有余沥，口苦，燥
寒血为积。一名菟缕，一名 蒙，一名玉女，一名赤网，一名菟累。生朝鲜田野，蔓延
之上。色黄而细为赤网，色浅而大为菟累。九月采实，曝干。（宜丸不宜煮，得酒良，
松脂为之使，恶 菌。）
《本经》原文∶菟丝子，味辛，平。主续绝伤，补不足，益气力，肥健。汁，去面 。
久服，明目轻身延年
无毒。主治心腹腰痛。一名大荠。生咸阳。四月、五月采，曝干。（得荆实、细
恶干姜、苦参。）
《本经》原文∶析 子，味辛，微温。主明目，目痛泪出，除痹，补五脏，益精光。久
服轻身不老。一名
味甘，微寒，无毒，主治血逆大热，头痛，心烦。一名贞蔚。生海滨。五月采。
《本经》原文∶充蔚子，味辛，微温。主明目，益精，除水气。久服轻身。茎，主瘾疹
痒，
无毒。主去皮肤中热气，散恶疮疝瘕，强阴。久服使人润泽。一名地麦。生荆州及田
八月、十月采实，阴干。
又，地肤子，捣绞取汁，主赤白痢；洗目去热暗，雀盲、涩痛。苗灰，主痢亦善。
【蛇床子】
味辛、甘，无毒。主要功效为温中下气，能使妇人子宫温暖，男子阴茎勃起有力。长期服用可使面色红润，并有助于生育。
别名虺床，又名思益、绳毒、枣棘、墙蘼。产于临淄。五月采集果实，阴干。（忌与巴豆、贝母同用。）
《神农本草经》原文：蛇床子，味苦，平性。主治妇人阴部肿痛，男子阳痿湿痒，祛除痹症之气，通利关节，治疗癫痫及恶疮。长期服用身体轻盈……
【菟丝子】
味甘，无毒。主要功效为滋养肌肉，强壮阴精，坚固筋骨。主治尿道寒冷，遗精，小便淋漓不尽，口苦，燥热及血瘀成积。别名菟缕，又名[缺字]蒙、玉女、赤网、菟累。产于朝鲜田野，藤蔓蔓延生长。颜色黄而细的为赤网，颜色浅而大的为菟累。九月采集果实，晒干。（适宜制成丸剂而不宜煮汤，配酒效果良好，松脂为其引经药，忌与[缺字]菌同用。）
《神农本草经》原文：菟丝子，味辛，平性。主治接续断绝之损伤，补益不足，益气力，使身体肥壮健实。其汁液可去除面部黑斑。长期服用，明目轻身延年。
【大荠（析蒌子）】
无毒。主治心腹腰痛。别名大荠。产于咸阳。四月、五月采集，晒干。（配荆实、细辛效果良好，忌与干姜、苦参同用。）
《神农本草经》原文：析蒌子，味辛，微温。主治明目，缓解目痛流泪，祛除痹症，补益五脏，增加精气神光。长期服用身体轻盈不老。别名……
【茺蔚子】
味甘，微寒，无毒。主治血逆大热，头痛，心烦。别名贞蔚。产于海滨。五月采集。
《神农本草经》原文：茺蔚子，味辛，微温。主治明目，益精，祛除水气。长期服用身体轻盈。其茎，主治瘾疹瘙痒。
【地肤子】
无毒。主治去除皮肤中的热气，消散恶疮、疝气及瘕块，强壮阴精。长期服用使人肌肤润泽。别名地麦。产于荆州及田间。八月、十月采集果实，阴干。
另外，地肤子捣碎绞取汁液，主治赤白痢疾；清洗眼睛可去热翳，治疗雀盲、涩痛。其苗烧成的灰，治疗痢疾也很好。
[Shechuangzi (Cnidii Fructus)]
Taste: Acrid, Sweet. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Main actions: Warms the middle jiao and directs rebellious qi downward; induces warmth in the uterus of women and promotes erectile strength in men. Long-term use improves complexion and facilitates conception.
Synonyms: Hui Chuang, Si Yi, Sheng Du, Zao Ji, Qiang Mi. Habitat: Linzi. Harvest: Fruits collected in May, dried in shade. Contraindications: Avoid using with Badou (Crotonis Fructus) and Beimu (Fritillariae Bulbus).
*Shennong Bencao Jing* Original Text: Shechuangzi, Taste: Bitter, Nature: Neutral. Indications: Swelling and pain in the female genitalia, impotence and damp-itching in males; dispels Bi syndrome qi, benefits joints, treats epilepsy and malignant sores. Long-term use makes the body light...
[Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen)]
Taste: Sweet. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Main actions: Nourishes muscles, strengthens Yin, consolidates sinews and bones. Indications: Cold in the penis, spontaneous seminal emission, dribbling urine after micturition, bitter taste in the mouth, dryness, cold blood stasis forming masses. Synonyms: Tu Lv, [Missing Character] Meng, Yu Nu, Chi Wang, Tu Lei. Habitat: Fields in Korea, climbing vines. Varieties: Yellow and fine are called Chi Wang; pale and large are called Tu Lei. Harvest: Fruits collected in September, sun-dried. Preparation/Contraindications: Suitable for pills, not decoction; works well with wine; Pine resin (Songzhi) is its guiding herb; avoid with [Missing Character] Jun.
*Shennong Bencao Jing* Original Text: Tusizi, Taste: Acrid, Nature: Neutral. Indications: Repairs severe injuries, tonifies deficiency, boosts Qi and strength, promotes robustness. Juice removes facial spots. Long-term use brightens eyes, lightens the body, and prolongs life.
[Daqi / Xiluizi (Lepidii Semen / Descurainiae Semen)]
Toxicity: Non-toxic. Indications: Pain in the heart, abdomen, and lower back. Synonym: Daqi. Habitat: Xianyang. Harvest: April and May, sun-dried. Interactions: Works well with Jingshi (Schizonepetae Spica) and Xixin (Asari Radix); avoid with Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) and Kushen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix).
*Shennong Bencao Jing* Original Text: Xiluizi, Taste: Acrid, Nature: Slightly Warm. Indications: Brightens eyes, relieves eye pain and tearing, dispels Bi syndrome, tonifies the Five Zang organs, enhances essence and vision. Long-term use makes the body light and prevents aging. Synonym...
[Chongweizi (Leonuri Fructus)]
Taste: Sweet, Slightly Cold. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Indications: Rebellious blood with excessive heat, headache, vexation. Synonym: Zhen Wei. Habitat: Seaside. Harvest: May.
*Shennong Bencao Jing* Original Text: Chongweizi, Taste: Acrid, Nature: Slightly Warm. Indications: Brightens eyes, benefits essence, dispels water retention. Long-term use makes the body light. The stem treats urticaria and itching.
[Difuzi (Kochiae Herba)]
Toxicity: Non-toxic. Indications: Clears hot qi from the skin, dissipates malignant sores, hernia, and abdominal masses, strengthens Yin. Long-term use moisturizes the skin. Synonym: Dimai. Habitat: Jingzhou and fields. Harvest: Fruits collected in August and October, dried in shade.
Additional notes: Difuzi juice (extracted by crushing and squeezing) treats bloody and non-bloody dysentery; washing eyes with it clears heat-induced opacity, treats night blindness, and relieves astringency and pain. Ash from the herb is also effective for treating dysentery.