有小毒 植生
九牛草与甘草同煎服解风劳治身体痛不入众药用（出图经）【苗】（图经曰）二月生苗独
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高一尺叶似艾叶圆而长面青背有白毛【地】（图经曰）生筠州山冈上【时】（生）二月生苗（采）
五月取茎叶【用】茎叶【色】青【味】微苦【性】泄【气】味浓于气阴也
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刺虎理一切肿痛风疾以根叶枝干细锉焙干捣罗为末暖酒调服一钱匕效（出图经）【苗】
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根叶枝干【味】甘【性】缓【气】气之薄者阳中之阴
无毒 丛生
生瓜菜治走疰攻头面四肢及阳毒伤寒壮热头痛心神烦躁利胸膈俗用捣自然汁饮之及生捣
贴肿毒（出图经）【苗】（图经曰）苗长三四寸作丛春生茎叶其叶青圆似白苋菜夏开紫白花结
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细实其味作生瓜气故以为名【地】（图经曰）生资州平田阴畦间【时】（生）春生苗（采）春
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茎叶【用】茎叶【味】甘【性】微寒【气】气之薄者阳中之阴
【九牛草】有小毒，为人工种植生长。九牛草与甘草一同煎煮服用，可解除风劳（因风邪侵袭导致的慢性虚损性疾病），治疗身体疼痛；此药不列入其他复方药物中使用（出自《嘉祐本草图经》）。【苗】（《图经》记载）二月生出幼苗，单独一根茎干，高一尺，叶子像艾叶，圆形而长，正面青色，背面有白色绒毛。【产地】（《图经》记载）生长在筠州的山冈上。【时令】（生长）二月生苗。【采收】五月采集茎叶。【药用部位】茎叶。【颜色】青色。【味道】微苦。【性质】具有泄降作用。【气味】气味浓郁，属于阴气。
【刺虎】无毒，为人工种植生长。刺虎能调理各种肿胀、痛风疾病，用根、叶、枝、干细细切碎，焙干后捣碎过筛成粉末，用温酒调服一钱匕（古代量词，约相当于现代的一小勺），即可见效（出自《嘉祐本草图经》）。【苗】（《图经》记载）其叶子凌冬不凋谢。【产地】（《图经》记载）生长在睦州。【时令】（生长）春天生出新叶。【采收】随时可以采集根、叶、枝、干。【药用部位】根、叶、枝、干。【味道】甘。【性质】缓和。【气味】气味淡薄，属于阳中之阴。
【生瓜菜】无毒，为丛生植物。生瓜菜能治疗走疰（一种游走性疼痛或传染性病症），攻击头面四肢以及阳毒伤寒（感受阳热毒邪引起的伤寒病）导致的高热、头痛、心神烦躁，能通利胸膈。民间常用捣碎取其自然汁液饮用，或者生捣后贴敷于肿毒处（出自《嘉祐本草图经》）。【苗】（《图经》记载）苗长三四寸，呈丛状，春天生出茎叶，叶子青圆，像白苋菜，夏天开紫白色的花，结黑色细小的果实，其味道有生瓜的气味，因此得名。【产地】（《图经》记载）生长在资州的平田阴畦之间。【时令】（生长）春天生苗。【采收】春夏季采集茎叶。【药用部位】茎叶。【味道】甘。【性质】微寒。【气味】气味淡薄，属于阳中之阴。
【建水草】无毒，为人工种植生长。建水草能治疗走疰、风疾，取其叶子焙干碾成粉末，用温酒送服（出自《嘉祐本草图经》）。【苗】（《图经》记载）其枝叶像桑树，四季常绿。【产地】
【紫袍】无毒，为人工种植生长。紫袍能治疗咽喉、口齿疾病（出自《嘉祐本草图经》）。【苗】（《图经》记载）春深时发生，叶子像苦益菜，到五月开花，紫色如金钱。【产地】
[Jiuniu Cao (Nine Ox Grass)] Has slight toxicity; grows by planting. When decocted and taken together with Gancao (Licorice Root), it resolves Fenglao (chronic deficiency caused by wind pathogen) and treats body pain; this herb is not included in compound prescriptions (Source: *Tujing*). [Seedling] (*Tujing* states): Seedlings emerge in the second lunar month, with a single stem one chi tall; leaves resemble Mugwort leaves, round and long, green on the surface and white-hairy on the back. [Habitat] (*Tujing* states): Grows on hillsides in Yinzhou. [Seasonality] (Growth): Emerges in the second lunar month. [Harvest]: Stems and leaves are harvested in the fifth lunar month. [Medicinal Part]: Stems and leaves. [Color]: Green. [Flavor]: Slightly bitter. [Nature]: Draining/descending. [Qi-Flavor Profile]: The flavor is stronger than the qi; belongs to Yin.
[Cihu (Thorn Tiger)] Non-toxic; grows by planting. Cihu regulates all types of swelling and gouty arthritis. The roots, leaves, branches, and stems are finely chopped, dried by roasting, pounded, and sifted into powder. Take one qianbi (ancient measure, approx. 3-5g) mixed with warm wine for efficacy (Source: *Tujing*). [Seedling] (*Tujing* states): Its leaves do not wither in winter. [Habitat] (*Tujing* states): Grows in Mozhou. [Seasonality] (Growth): New leaves emerge in spring. [Harvest]: Roots, leaves, branches, and stems can be harvested at any time. [Medicinal Part]: Roots, leaves, branches, and stems. [Flavor]: Sweet. [Nature]: Mild/soothing. [Qi-Flavor Profile]: Qi is thin/light; belongs to Yin within Yang.
[Shengguacai (Raw Melon Vegetable)] Non-toxic; grows in clumps. Shengguacai treats Zouzhu (migratory disease or infectious pestilence affecting limbs and head), Yangdu Shanghan (Yang-toxin Shanghan characterized by high fever), causing high fever, headache, mental restlessness, and irritability; it benefits the chest and diaphragm. Commonly, people crush it to extract natural juice for drinking, or crush fresh leaves and apply them topically to sores and swellings (Source: *Tujing*). [Seedling] (*Tujing* states): Seedlings grow three to four cun long, forming clumps; stems and leaves emerge in spring. Leaves are green and round, resembling Bai Xiancai (White Amaranth); purple-white flowers bloom in summer, bearing small black seeds. It has the smell of raw melon, hence its name. [Habitat] (*Tujing* states): Grows in shaded plots of flat fields in Zizhou. [Seasonality] (Growth): Emerges in spring. [Harvest]: Stems and leaves are harvested in spring and summer. [Medicinal Part]: Stems and leaves. [Flavor]: Sweet. [Nature]: Slightly cold. [Qi-Flavor Profile]: Qi is thin/light; belongs to Yin within Yang.
[Jianshui Cao (Jianshui Grass)] Non-toxic; grows by planting. Jianshui Cao treats Zouzhu and Wind diseases. Take the leaves, dry them by roasting, grind into powder, and take with warm wine (Source: *Tujing*). [Seedling] (*Tujing* states): Branches and leaves resemble Mulberry leaves; evergreen throughout the year. [Habitat]
[Zipao (Purple Robe)] Non-toxic; grows by planting. Zipao treats throat and dental diseases (Source: *Tujing*). [Seedling] (*Tujing* states): Emerges in late spring; leaves resemble Kuyicai (Bitter Beneficial Vegetable); blooms in May with purple flowers resembling gold coins. [Habitat]