即油菜
辛温无毒。
发明 芸苔破血,故产妇宜食之,然须藏久者,庶无泄泻之虞。若旧患香港脚者不可食,
胡臭
人不可食,食之加剧。游风丹肿取叶捣敷如神。无叶时以子代之。时病瘥后不可食一切生菜
,令手足肿。其子打油,名香油,痈疽及痔漏中生虫,以香油涂之即尽。腊肉蛀孔中滴入,
其虫即灭,治虫之功可知。
辛温微毒。
发明 痰在胁下及皮里膜外,非此不能达,控涎丹用白芥子正此义也。辛能入肺,温能
散表,故有利气豁痰,散痛消肿辟恶之功。昔有胁痛诸治不效,因食芥齑而愈者,偶中散结
开痰之效。其治射工疰气上气发汗者,亦取辛散祛毒力耳。此虽日常用品,然多食则昏目动
火,泄气伤精。肺经有热、虚火亢者切忌。陈年咸芥卤治肺痈,吐尽臭痰秽毒即愈,然惟初
起未溃宜之。
一名蔓菁,即诸葛菜
苦温无毒。
发明 蔓菁治热毒风肿乳痈寒热,和盐少许生捣涂之,热即易,不过三五次瘥。子能明
目。《千金》面脂方用之,令人面洁白悦颜色。但不可久食,令人气胀。
辛甘平,微温无毒。其子多种,惟春种夏收,子细而色黯者佳。服地黄、何首
乌人忌之。
发明 菔子治痰有推墙倒壁之功,长于利气。生能升,熟能降,升则吐风痰,降则定痰
嗽,皆利气之效。同苏子、白芥子为三子散,治痰喘胸满。其根,生升,熟降。生则克血消
痰,熟则生痰助湿。生莱菔汁治火伤垂死,灌之即苏。打扑损伤青紫,捣烂罨之即散。煨熟
揩摩冻瘃二三日即和。偏头风痛,取近蒂青色者半寸许捣汁滴鼻孔,左痛滴右,右痛滴左,
左右俱痛两鼻俱滴,滴后卧少顷,日滴一次,不过六七日,永不复发。欲令须发白者,以生
地黄汁一升,合生莱菔汁一升饮之即白,伤血之验可征也。小儿丹瘤游风,捣涂即消,能消
面积,解附子毒。性最耗气伤血,故脾胃虚寒,食不化者勿食。《丹方》取苗叶阴干治痢,
随色之红白用,赤者砂糖调服,白者糖霜调服,然惟初痢为宜。若久痢胃虚畏食者,不可用
也。
即油菜。
味辛、性温,无毒。
【发明】芸苔具有破血功效,因此产妇适宜食用,但必须食用储存已久的,这样才没有导致腹泻的担忧。如果原本患有香港脚(足部红肿疼痛之症)的人不可食用,狐臭患者也不宜食用,食用后会使病情加重。游风丹肿(一种皮肤红肿热痛的病症)可取叶片捣烂外敷,效果如神。若无叶片,可用种子代替。时行病痊愈后不可食用一切生冷蔬菜,否则会导致手足肿胀。其种子榨出的油称为香油,痈疽及痔漏中生出虫蚁,用香油涂抹即可除尽。在腊肉蛀孔中滴入香油,其中的虫子即刻消灭,由此可知其杀虫的功效显著。
味辛、性温,微毒。
【发明】痰饮停留在胁下以及皮里膜外,非此药不能到达,控涎丹中使用白芥子正是基于这一原理。辛味能入肺经,温性能发散表邪,因此具有理气豁痰、散结消肿、辟除秽恶的功效。过去有患胁痛者,各种治疗方法均无效,因食用芥菜末而痊愈,这偶然契合了散结开痰的效果。它治疗射工疰气(一种由外界毒气引起的疾病)、上气(气逆喘促)并促使发汗,也是取其辛散祛毒之力罢了。虽然这是日常用品,但多食则会昏花眼睛、引动内火,耗泄正气、损伤精血。肺经有热、虚火亢盛者切忌食用。陈年的咸芥卤可以治疗肺痈,吐出尽臭痰和秽毒后即可痊愈,但这仅适用于初起未溃脓之时。
一名蔓菁,即诸葛菜。
味苦、性温,无毒。
【发明】蔓菁治疗热毒风肿、乳痈(乳房急性化脓性疾病)伴寒热症状,与少许盐一起生捣后外涂,感觉热了就更换,不过三五次即可痊愈。其种子能明目。《千金方》中的面脂配方使用它,能使面色洁白、容颜悦目。但不可以长期食用,否则会导致气胀。
味辛、甘,性平,微温,无毒。其种子有多种,以春种夏收、种子细小且颜色暗黑的为佳。服用地黄、何首乌的人忌食。
【发明】莱菔子治疗痰证有推墙倒壁般的功效,擅长理气。生用能升提,熟用能降逆,升提则能涌吐风痰,降逆则能平息痰嗽,这都是理气的效果。同苏子、白芥子组成三子散,治疗痰喘胸满。其根部,生用升提,熟用降逆。生用能破血消痰,熟用则生痰助湿。生莱菔汁治疗火热烧伤至垂危状态,灌服后即苏醒。对于跌打损伤导致的青紫肿痛,捣烂外敷即可消散。煨熟后揩摩冻疮,二三日即可愈合。偏头风痛,取靠近蒂部的青色部分约半寸长,捣汁滴入鼻孔,左侧痛滴右侧鼻孔,右侧痛滴左侧鼻孔,左右都痛则两鼻俱滴,滴后躺卧片刻,每日滴一次,不超过六七日,永不复发。想要使须发变白,可用生地黄汁一升,混合生莱菔汁一升饮用,即可变白,这是其伤血的验证。小儿丹瘤游风(一种儿童急性皮肤病),捣烂外涂即可消退,能消除面积,解附子毒。其性质最易耗气伤血,因此脾胃虚寒、饮食不消化者勿食。《丹方》取苗叶阴干治疗痢疾,根据大便颜色红白来选用,红色便用砂糖调服,白色便用糖霜调服,但这仅适用于初起之痢。若是久痢且胃虚畏食者,不可使用。
Is rapeseed.
Pungent, warm, non-toxic.
[Invention] Yun Tai (Brassica napus) breaks blood stasis; therefore, it is suitable for postpartum women to consume, but only if stored for a long time, thus avoiding the risk of diarrhea. Those with old cases of Hongxiangjiao (Hong Kong foot, characterized by swelling and pain in the feet) should not eat it. People with fox odor (body malodor) should not eat it, as consumption will exacerbate the condition. For Youfeng Dansheng (a skin condition involving wind-induced redness, swelling, and heat), fresh leaves are crushed and applied topically with divine efficacy. If leaves are unavailable, seeds may be used as a substitute. After recovery from epidemic diseases, one must avoid all raw vegetables, lest they cause swelling of the hands and feet. The oil pressed from its seeds is called Xiangyou (sesame-like oil). When insects appear in carbuncles, sores, or hemorrhoidal fistulas, applying this oil eliminates them completely. Dripping it into holes bored by worms in cured meat kills the insects instantly, demonstrating its potent vermifuge properties.
Pungent, warm, slightly toxic.
[Invention] Phlegm lodged in the hypochondrium or within the subcutaneous fascia cannot reach these areas without this herb. Kongxian Dan (Control Saliva Pill) uses Baijiezi (White Mustard Seed) precisely for this purpose. Pungency enters the Lung meridian, and warmth disperses exterior pathogens; thus, it possesses the functions of regulating Qi, resolving phlegm, dissipating nodules, reducing swelling, and warding off foul odors. In the past, a patient suffering from hypochondriac pain who failed to respond to various treatments was cured after consuming mustard greens paste, coincidentally aligning with the effect of dissipating nodules and opening phlegm. Its use in treating Shegong Zhuqi (infection by external toxic qi), Shangqi (rebellious Qi causing asthma), and inducing sweating relies on its pungent dispersion to expel toxins. Although a common daily food, excessive consumption blurs vision, stirs internal fire, depletes Qi, and damages Jing (Essence). It is strictly contraindicated for those with Heat in the Lung meridian or hyperactive Deficient Fire. Chen Nian Xian Jie Lu (aged salty mustard brine) treats Fei Yong (Lung Abscess); vomiting out foul sputum and turbid toxins leads to cure, but it is only suitable for early-stage abscesses before ulceration.
Also known as Manjing, i.e., Zhuge Cai.
Bitter, warm, non-toxic.
[Invention] Manjing treats Heat-Toxin Wind Swelling and Ru Yong (Acute Mastitis) accompanied by aversion to cold and fever. Crushed raw with a little salt and applied topically, changing it when it feels hot, cures the condition in three to five applications. Its seeds brighten the eyes. The Mianzhi (Facial Cosmetics) formula in *Qianjin Fang* (*Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold*) uses it to make the complexion fair and radiant. However, it should not be consumed long-term, as it causes Qi distension.
Pungent, sweet, neutral, slightly warm, non-toxic. There are many varieties of its seeds; those planted in spring and harvested in summer, which are small and dark-colored, are superior. It is contraindicated for persons taking Dihuang (Rehmannia Root) and Heshouwu (Polygonum Multiflorum Root).
[Invention] Fuzi (Radish Seed) has the power to push down walls and overturn buildings in treating Phlegm, excelling in regulating Qi. Raw Fuzi ascends, while cooked Fuzi descends. Ascending action induces vomiting of Wind-Phlegm; descending action calms Phlegm-Cough. Both are effects of regulating Qi. Combined with Suzi (Perilla Seed) and Baijiezi (White Mustard Seed) to form Sanzi San (Three Seeds Powder), it treats Phlegm-Asthma and Chest Fullness. Its root: raw acts ascending, cooked acts descending. Raw root breaks Blood and resolves Phlegm; cooked root generates Phlegm and aids Dampness. Fresh Radish Juice treats severe burns caused by fire; administering it revives the patient. For contusions and injuries resulting in cyanosis and swelling, crushed radish applied topically dissipates the bruising. Cooked radish rubbed on frostbite heals within two to three days. For Hemicephalic Headache (one-sided headache), take about half an inch of the green part near the stem, crush it to extract juice, and drip into the nostril opposite the pain (left pain into right nostril, right pain into left nostril; if both sides hurt, drip into both). Lie down for a moment after dripping, once daily. Within six or seven days, recurrence will cease permanently. To turn hair white, mix one liter of Sheng Dihuang Zhi (Fresh Rehmannia Juice) with one liter of Sheng Lifu Zhi (Fresh Radish Juice) and drink; this verifies its blood-damaging nature. For Xia'er Danliu Youfeng (pediatric erysipelas/wind-swelling), crushed radish applied topically reduces swelling and can detoxify Fuzi (Aconite). Its nature is most likely to consume Qi and damage Blood; therefore, it is forbidden for those with Spleen-Stomach Deficiency-Cold and indigestion. *Dan Fang* (*Prescription Manual*) takes the seedlings and leaves, dried in shade, to treat Dysentery, selected based on stool color: red stools are treated with brown sugar, white stools with rock sugar. This is only suitable for acute dysentery. For chronic dysentery with Stomach Deficiency and aversion to food, it must not be used.