味苦，寒，无毒。主消渴热中，除邪气，肢体浮肿，下水，补不足，益气。疗伤寒久疟
烦热，胁下邪气，膈中恶，
及风汗内疸。多服令人泄。一名 母，一名连母，一名野蓼，一名地参，一名水参，一名水
浚，一名货母，一名 母，
一名女雷，一名女理，一名儿草，一名鹿列，一名韭逢，一名儿踵草，一名东根，一名水须，
一名沈燔，一名 ，一名
昌支。生河内川谷。二月、八月采根，曝干。
今出彭城。形似菖蒲而柔润，叶至难死，掘出随生，须枯燥乃止。甚疗热结，亦疗疟热
烦也。
味苦，大寒，无毒。主疗时气头痛，大热口疮。三月、四月采茎，阴干。
疗伤寒方多用此，《本经》又无。今出东境及近道，长尺许，紫茎。除时行热毒，为良。
〔谨案〕大青用叶兼茎，不独用茎也。
味辛、苦，平、微寒，无毒。主伤寒烦热，淋沥邪气，疝瘕，喉痹乳难，金疮风痉。疗
腹中结实，心下满，洗洗恶
风寒，目眩项直，咳嗽上气，止烦热渴，出汗，安五脏，利骨髓。一
名苦花，一名苦菜，一名商
草，一名勒母。生晋地。十月采根，曝干。
浓朴、白薇为之使，恶桃花，畏秦艽、 石、莽草，反乌头。 今出近道，形似聚贝子，
故
〔谨案〕此叶似大蒜，四月蒜熟时采，良。若十月，苗枯根亦不佳
者，最佳，江南诸州亦有。
味甘、苦，不辛。按《尔雅》亦名 也。
味苦，性寒，无毒。主治消渴病（以多饮、多食、多尿、身体消瘦为特征的疾病）和体内热盛，祛除邪气，治疗肢体浮肿，通利小便，补益不足，益气。治疗伤寒日久引发的疟疾烦热，胁下的邪气，胸膈中的恶气，以及风汗和内疸。多服会导致腹泻。又名母，又名连母，又名野蓼，又名地参，又名水参，又名水浚，又名货母，又名某母（原文缺字），又名女雷，又名女理，又名儿草，又名鹿列，又名韭逢，又名儿踵草，又名东根，又名水须，又名沈燔，又名某（原文缺字），又名昌支。生于河内川谷。二月、八月采集根部，晒干。
现在产于彭城。形状像菖蒲但质地柔润，叶子极难枯死，挖出后随即生长，直到完全干枯才停止。对热结症疗效显著，也治疗疟疾引起的烦热。
味苦，大寒，无毒。主治时行感冒（季节性流行性疾病）头痛，高热口疮。三月、四月采集茎部，阴干。治疗伤寒的方剂中多用此药，《神农本草经》中却没有记载。现在产于东部边境及附近地区，长约一尺左右，紫红色的茎。清除时行热毒，效果良好。[苏敬按]：大青使用叶片兼用茎，不单独使用茎。
味辛、苦，性平、微寒，无毒。主治伤寒烦热，淋沥邪气（泌尿系统感染类症状），疝瘕（腹部肿块），喉痹（咽喉肿痛闭塞），乳难（乳房疾病或哺乳困难），金疮风痉（外伤后破伤风痉挛）。治疗腹中结实，心下胀满，怕风怕冷，头晕目眩，颈部僵硬，咳嗽气逆，止烦热口渴，发汗，安定五脏，利骨髓。又名苦花，又名苦菜，又名商草，又名勒母。产于晋地。十月采集根部，晒干。
浓朴、白薇作为其引经药，忌与桃花同用，畏惧秦艽、礜石、莽草，与乌头相反。现在产于附近地区，形状像聚贝子（一种贝母），所以……[苏敬按]：这种植物的叶子像大蒜，在四月大蒜成熟时采集，效果最好。如果等到十月，苗枯根也不好。最佳的产地是江南各州也有出产。
味甘、苦，不辛。根据《尔雅》记载，也称为某（原文缺字）。
Bitter, cold, non-toxic. Primarily treats Xiao Ke (Wasting and Thirsting Syndrome, characterized by polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, and emaciation) and internal heat excess, eliminates pathogenic factors, treats edema of the limbs, promotes urination to drain water, tonifies deficiencies, and benefits Qi. Treats vexatious heat caused by long-standing Shang Han (Cold Damage) and malaria, pathogenic factors in the hypochondrium, evil qi in the diaphragm, as well as wind-induced sweating and internal jaundice. Excessive consumption causes diarrhea. Also known as Mu, Lian Mu, Ye Liao, Di Shen, Shui Shen, Shui Jun, Huo Mu, [missing character] Mu, Nu Lei, Nu Li, Er Cao, Lu Lie, Jiu Feng, Er Zhong Cao, Dong Gen, Shui Xu, Shen Fan, [missing character], Chang Zhi. Grows in the rivers and valleys of Henei. The roots are harvested in February and August and dried in the sun.
Currently produced in Pengcheng. It resembles Calamus (Acorus tatarinowii) but is soft and moist; its leaves are extremely difficult to kill, regrowing immediately after excavation until they completely wither. It is highly effective for treating heat accumulation and also treats vexatious heat from malaria.
Bitter, very cold, non-toxic. Primarily treats headache from seasonal epidemics (Shi Qi), high fever, and mouth ulcers. The stems are harvested in March and April and dried in the shade. This herb is frequently used in formulas for treating Shang Han, though it is absent from the *Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing*. Currently produced in the eastern borders and nearby regions, with stems about one chi long and purple in color. It is excellent for clearing toxic heat from seasonal epidemics. [Su Jing notes]: Da Qing uses both leaves and stems, not just the stems alone.
Acrid, bitter, neutral, slightly cold, non-toxic. Primarily treats vexatious heat from Shang Han, dribbling pathogenic factors (symptoms resembling urinary tract infections), Shan Xia (abdominal masses), Hou Bi (sore throat and obstruction), Ru Nan (breast diseases or nursing difficulties), Jin Chuang Feng Jing (tetanus/spasms following trauma). Treats solid accumulations in the abdomen, fullness below the heart, aversion to wind and cold, dizziness, stiff neck, cough with rebellious Qi, stops vexatious heat and thirst, induces sweating, calms the Five Zang Organs, and benefits the Marrow. Also known as Ku Hua, Ku Cai, Shang Cao, Le Mu. Grows in the region of Jin. The roots are harvested in October and dried in the sun.
Mu Dan Pi (Cortex Moutan) and Bai Wei (Radix Cynanchi Atrati) serve as its guiding herbs. It is incompatible with Tao Hua (Peach Blossom), fears Qin Jiao (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae), Yu Shi (Arsenolite), and Mang Cao (Polygonum arifolium), and is chemically antagonistic to Wu Tou (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata). Currently produced in nearby regions, resembling Ju Bei Zi (a type of Fritillaria bulb), hence... [Su Jing notes]: The leaves resemble garlic; harvesting when garlic matures in April yields the best quality. If harvested in October, when the shoots wither, the roots are inferior. The best quality comes from various prefectures in Jiangnan.
Sweet, bitter, not acrid. According to the *Erya*, it is also called [missing character].