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皂荚子去皮研服之有效（名医所录）【名】仙沼子 圣知子 圣先子 圣无忧 盍合子【苗】
〔图经曰〕蔓生依大木上叶绿有三角面深背浅七月八月有实作房初生青至熟深红色每房有子
五七枚如皂角子斑褐色光润如飞蛾取二枚缀衣领上遇蛊毒则侧侧有声当便知之故有此名今蜀
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泄【气】味浓于气阴也【主】诸风蛊毒【制】去皮研碎用【治】〔疗〕〔图经曰〕中蛊毒以根
于石臼内捣为末用水煎三钱匕温服立已〔日华子云〕子治一切风并 癖气块天行瘟疫消宿食
止烦闷利小便催生及中恶失音发落敷一切蛇蛊蚕咬单服治一切病每日取仁二七粒患者服不过
三千粒永瘥〔补〕〔日华子云〕子补五劳七伤【解】毒药
虻母草叶卷如实中有血虫羽化为虻便能咬人生塞北草叶如葵以叶合和桂杵为末敷人马山
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主蛇虺及毒虫等螫取根叶捣敷咬处当下黄水生平地叶似苦杖而小节赤高一二尺种之辟蛇又一
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总能主蛇未知何者的是又有鼠芮草如菖蒲出山上取根药鼠立死尔）○万一藤主蛇咬杵筛以水
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生石上似螺 微有赤色背有少毛○继母草主恶疮杵敷之生塞北川原有紫碧花花有角角上有刺
蒿之类也亦名继母籍○甲煎味辛平无毒主甲疽疮及杂疮难差者虫蜂蛇蝎所螫疼小儿头疮吻疮
耳后月蚀疮并敷之合诸药及美果花烧成灰和蜡成口脂所生与甲煎略同三年者治虫杂疮及口傍
疮甲疽等疮○金疮小草味甘平无毒主金疮止血长肌断鼻中衄血取叶 碎敷之又预知锻石杵
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有浅紫花长一粳米也○鬼钗草味苦平无毒主蛇及蜘蛛咬杵碎敷之亦杵绞汁根生池畔叶有桠方
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预知子：具有杀虫、治疗蛊毒及各种毒素的功效。传说取两枚预知子缀在衣领上，遇到蛊毒之物时，会听到其发出声响，从而立即察觉。它有皮壳，果实形状像皂荚子，去皮后研磨服用有效（名医所记录）。【名称】仙沼子、圣知子、圣先子、圣无忧、盍合子。【苗】《图经》记载：蔓生，依附在大树上，叶片绿色，有三面，正面深绿背面浅绿。七月八月结果实，呈房状，初生时为青色，成熟后变为深红色。每房有五到七枚种子，形状像皂角子，斑褐色，光泽如飞蛾。取两枚缀在衣领上，遇到蛊毒时会发出“侧侧”的声响，因此得名。如今蜀地人极为珍视它，据说也难以得到。又说双仁的种子佩戴效果更好。其根在冬季采集，阴干，味苦，性极冷，药效优于种子。山民称之为“圣无忧”。【产地】《图经》记载：旧籍未记载其出产州土，如今淮河、蜀地、汉水、黔州等地都有生长。【道地药材】壁州。【时令】春季生苗，秋季采果实，冬季采根部。【收藏】阴干。【药用部位】种子和根。【质地】类似皂荚子。【颜色】斑褐色。【味道】苦。【性质】寒，有泄降作用。【气味】气味浓烈，属阴。【主治】各种风邪、蛊毒。【炮制】去皮，研磨碎。【治疗】《图经》记载：中蛊毒者，将根放入石臼内捣成粉末，用水煎服三钱匕，温热服用，病立愈。《日华子》记载：种子治疗各种风邪以及癖气积块、天行瘟疫，消除宿食，止烦闷，利小便，催生，以及中恶失音、脱发等；外敷治疗各种蛇、蛊、蚕咬伤。单服可治各种疾病，每日取仁十四粒，患者服用不超过三千粒即可痊愈。【补益】《日华子》记载：种子补五劳七伤。【解毒】解毒药。
虻母草：叶子卷曲，果实中有血虫，羽化后变成虻，能咬人。塞北的草，叶子像葵菜，用叶子混合桂枝杵碎为末，外敷马匹，不再有虻来叮咬。○ 故蓑衣烧成灰，混合油外敷，对蠼螋引起的溺疮效果佳。○ 经常做饭的扫帚的主人，面部生出白驳病，在月蚀之夜，混合其他药物烧成灰，混合醋调成泥外敷。○ 天罗勒：主治溪毒，捣碎外敷于疮上。天罗勒生长在江南平地。○ 毛蓼：主治痈肿疽瘰，捣碎纳入疮中，引出脓血，生肌，也可煮汤洗疮兼洗脚，治疗香港脚。生长在山地，根部似乌蓼，叶上有毛，冬季根不死。○ 蛇芮草：主治蛇虺及毒虫等螫伤，取根叶捣碎敷于咬处，当下流出黄水。生于平地，叶似苦杖但节较小，赤色，高一二尺，种植可辟蛇。另一种草茎圆似芋头，也敷蛇毒。○ 《别录》记载：“东关有一种草，状如芋茎，方节赤色，敷蛇毒，好像摘除一样，也叫蛇芮草。这两种草都能主治蛇毒，不知哪一种是真正的。还有一种鼠芮草，像菖蒲，出山上，取根药鼠立死。”○ 万一藤：主治蛇咬，捣筛后用水和如泥，敷于痈上。藤蔓像小豆，生长在岭南，也叫万吉。○ 螺蛳草：主治痈肿、风疹、香港脚肿，捣碎外敷，也可煮汤洗肿处。藤生在石头上，似螺蛳，微有赤色，背有少许毛。○ 继母草：主治恶疮，捣碎外敷。生长在塞北川原，有紫碧花，花有角，角上有刺，属于蒿类。也叫继母籍。○ 甲煎：味辛平，无毒。主治甲疽疮及难以愈合的杂疮，被虫蜂蛇蝎螫咬疼痛，小儿头疮、吻疮、耳后月蚀疮，均外敷之。配合其他药物及美果花烧成灰，混合蜡制成口脂。其生长环境与甲煎略同。三年陈的用于治疗虫杂疮及口旁疮、甲疽等疮。○ 金疮小草：味甘平，无毒。主治金疮止血、长肌，断鼻中衄血。取叶捣碎外敷。又用预知锻石杵成丸，晒干，临时刮粉外敷，也可煮服，断血瘀及突然下血。生长在江南落野田间低湿地，高一二寸许，叶似荠菜，春夏间有浅紫色花，长一粳米长。○ 鬼钗草：味苦平，无毒。主治蛇及蜘蛛咬伤，捣碎外敷。也可捣绞取汁。根生在池畔，叶有丫叉，方茎，子作钗脚状，扎在人衣服上如针。北方人呼为鬼针。
Puzhi Zi (Premonitory Seed): Possesses the efficacy of killing parasites, treating Gu poison (Gu toxin), and various toxins. It is said that taking two seeds and attaching them to the collar allows one to hear a sound when encountering Gu poison, thereby knowing it immediately. The seed has a shell; the fruit resembles the seed of Gleditsia sinensis (Chinese Honeylocust). After removing the shell and grinding for oral administration, it is effective (recorded by famous physicians). [Names] Xianzhao Zi, Shengzhi Zi, Shengxian Zi, Shengwuyou (Holy Worry-free), Hehe Zi. [Seedling] "Tujing" states: It climbs as a vine on large trees. Leaves are green with three angles, deep green on the front and pale on the back. Fruits appear in July and August, forming pods. Initially green, turning deep red when ripe. Each pod contains five to seven seeds, resembling Gleditsia sinensis seeds, mottled brown, glossy like a moth. Taking two and attaching them to the collar produces a "ce ce" sound upon encountering Gu poison, hence the name. Currently, people in Shu highly value it and consider it rare. It is also said that seeds with two kernels are superior for carrying. The root is harvested in winter, dried in shade, tastes bitter, and is extremely cold in nature; its efficacy surpasses that of the seed. Mountain dwellers call it "Shengwuyou". [Origin] "Tujing" states: Not recorded in old texts regarding specific provinces. Now found in Huai, Shu, Han, and Qian regions. [Authentic Origin] Bizhou. [Seasonality] Sprouts in spring; fruits harvested in autumn; roots harvested in winter. [Storage] Shade-dried. [Medicinal Parts] Seeds and roots. [Texture] Resembles Gleditsia sinensis seeds. [Color] Mottled brown. [Taste] Bitter. [Nature] Cold, with draining/descending properties. [Qi/Taste] Strong aroma, Yin in nature. [Indications] Various wind pathogens, Gu poison. [Processing] Remove shell, grind into powder. [Treatment] "Tujing" states: For Gu poisoning, place the root in a stone mortar, grind to powder, decoct with water, take 3 qianbi (approx. 9-15g) warm orally, and the disease will cease immediately. "Ri Hua Zi" states: Seeds treat all wind pathogens, phlegm-stagnation masses, epidemic febrile diseases, eliminate retained food, relieve irritability, promote urination, induce labor, treat sudden loss of voice due to evil invasion, hair loss, etc.; externally applied for snake, Gu, and centipede bites. Taken alone, it treats various diseases. Daily intake of 14 kernels; patients should not exceed 3000 kernels total for permanent cure. [Tonification] "Ri Hua Zi" states: Seeds tonify Five Exhaustions and Seven Injuries. [Detoxification] Resolves drug toxicity.
Mengmu Cao (Beech Grass): Leaves curl up; blood insects exist within the fruit, which hatch into horseflies that bite humans. In northern borders, grass leaves resemble Malva verticillata (Mallow); mixed with Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guizhi) and ground to powder, applied to horses prevents fly bites. ○ Old straw raincoats burned to ash, mixed with oil, applied well for ulcers caused by earwigs. ○ The owner of a frequently used cooking broom who develops leukoderma on the face: on the night of a lunar eclipse, mix with other herbs, burn to ash, blend with vinegar to form a paste for application. ○ Tianluo Le (Luffa Fruit): Mainly treats stream toxins; crush and apply externally to sores. Tianluo Le grows in flatlands of Jiangnan. ○ Maoliao (Hairy Polygonum): Treats carbuncles, sores, and scrofula; crush and insert into sores to draw out pus and blood, promote tissue regeneration; can also be decocted to wash sores and soak feet to treat Hong Kong foot (tinea pedis). Grows in mountains; roots resemble Polygonum multiflorum (He Shou Wu); leaves have hairs; roots survive winter. ○ She Rui Cao (Snake Root Grass): Treats bites from snakes, vipers, and venomous insects; take roots and leaves, crush and apply to bite sites; yellow fluid will discharge immediately. Grows in flatlands; leaves resemble Rumex crispus but with smaller nodes, reddish, 1-2 chi high; planting repels snakes. Another variety has round stems resembling Colocasia esculenta (Taro); also applied for snake bites. ○ "Bielu" records: "In Dongguan, there is grass resembling Taro stems, square joints, reddish; applied for snake bites, seemingly removing them, also called She Rui Cao. Both grasses treat snake bites; unknown which is authentic. There is also Shurui Cao resembling Acorus tatarinowii (Changpu); growing on mountains; root kills rats instantly." ○ Wan Yi Teng (Ten Thousand Year Vine): Treats snake bites; crush, sieve, mix with water to form mud, apply to carbuncles. Vines resemble Adzuki beans; grow in Lingnan; also called Wan Ji. ○ Lu Si Cao (Snail Grass): Treats carbuncles, wind-rash, and edema of Hong Kong foot; crush and apply externally, or decoct to wash swollen areas. Vines grow on rocks, resembling snails, slightly reddish, with few hairs on the back. ○ Jimu Cao (Stepmother Grass): Treats malignant sores; crush and apply. Grows in northern river plains; has purple-green flowers with horn-like structures bearing thorns; belongs to Artemisia family. Also called Jimu Ji. ○ Jia Jian: Pungent, neutral, non-toxic. Treats onychocryptosis (ingrown toenail) sores and difficult-to-heal miscellaneous sores; pain from insect, bee, snake, and scorpion stings; pediatric head sores, angular cheilitis, postauricular eclipse sores; all treated by external application. Combined with other herbs and fragrant flower petals, burned to ash, mixed with beeswax to make lip balm. Its growth environment is similar to Jia Jian. Three-year-old material treats insect-related sores, perioral sores, onychocryptosis, etc. ○ Jin Chuang Xiao Cao (Minor Herb for Metal Wounds): Sweet, neutral, non-toxic. Treats metal wounds, stops bleeding, promotes tissue growth, stops epistaxis. Take leaves, crush, and apply externally. Also use Yuzhi Duan Shi (Calcined Alum) pounded into pills, sun-dried, scraped for topical application, or decocted orally to stop blood stasis and sudden lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Grows in low-lying wet fields in Jiangnan; 1-2 cun high; leaves resemble Shepherd's Purse; light purple flowers in spring/summer, about one grain of rice long. ○ Gui Chai Cao (Ghost Hairpin Grass): Bitter, neutral, non-toxic. Treats snake and spider bites; crush and apply externally. Can also be crushed to extract juice. Roots grow near ponds; leaves have forks; square stems; seeds shaped like hairpins, stick to clothes like needles. Northern people call it Gui Zhen (Ghost Needle).