\r荠 \ph191.bmp\r，旧不载所出州土，今川蜀、江浙皆有之。春生，苗茎都似人参，
而叶小异，根似桔梗
根，但无心为异。润州尤多，人家收以为果菜，或作脯啖。味甚甘美。二月、八月采根，曝
干。古方解五石毒，多生服荠 汁，良。又短剧方，疗蛊，取荠 根捣末，以饮服方寸匕，
立瘥。
\r高良姜\ph192.bmp\r，旧不载所出州土，陶隐居云∶出高良郡，今岭南诸州及黔、
蜀皆有之。内郡虽有，而
不堪入药。春生，茎叶如姜苗而大，高一、二尺许；花红紫色如山姜。二月、三月采根，曝
干。古方亦单用，治忽心中恶，口吐清水者，取根如骰子块，含之，咽津后巡即瘥。若臭亦
含咽，更加草豆蔻同为末，煎汤常饮之，佳。
\r积雪草\ph193.bmp\r，生荆州川谷，今处处有之。叶圆如钱大，茎细而劲蔓延，生
溪涧之侧，荆楚人以叶
如钱，谓为地钱草。徐仪《药图》名连钱草。八月、九月采苗叶，阴干用。段成式《酉阳杂
俎》云∶地钱，叶圆茎细，有蔓，一曰积雪草，一曰连钱草。谨按《天宝单行方》云∶连钱
草，味甘、平，无毒。元生咸阳下湿地，亦生临淄郡、济阳郡池泽中，甚香。俗间或云圆叶
似薄荷，江东、吴越丹阳郡极多，彼人常充生菜食之。河北柳城郡尽呼为海苏，好近水生，
经冬不死，咸、洛二京亦有。或名胡薄荷，所在有之。单服疗女子小腹痛。又云∶女子忽得
小腹中痛，月经初来，便觉腰中切痛连脊间，如刀锥所刺，忍不可堪者。众医不别，谓是鬼
疰，妄服诸药，终无所益，其疾转增。审察前状相当，即用此药。其药夏五月正放花时，即
采取，曝干，捣筛为散。女子有患前件病者，取二方寸匕，和好醋二小合，搅令匀，平旦空
腹顿服之。每日一服，以知为度。如女子先冷者，即取前件药五两，加桃仁二百枚，去尖皮
，熬捣为散，以蜜为丸如梧子大。每日空腹以饮及酒下三十丸，日再服。以疾愈为度。忌麻
子、荞麦。
荠，古方中未记载其产地，如今四川、蜀地、江浙一带都有生长。春季萌发，苗茎与人参相似，但叶片略有不同，根部像桔梗的根，只是中间没有心髓为异。润州出产尤其多，百姓采集它作为果蔬食用，或制成干脯品尝，味道非常甘美。二月和八月采收根部，晒干。古方中解除五石毒（古代服用金石丹药产生的毒性），多直接生服荠汁，效果很好。又有《短剧方》，治疗蛊毒（一种由虫毒引起的疑难杂症），取荠根捣成粉末，用饮送服一方寸匕的量，立刻痊愈。
高良姜，古方中未记载其产地，陶隐居说：产于高良郡，如今岭南各州以及黔地、蜀地都有生长。内地虽有，但不堪入药。春季萌发，茎叶像姜苗但更大，高一尺到二尺左右；花呈红紫色，像山姜。二月、三月采收根部，晒干。古方中也单用此药，治疗忽然心中恶寒不适、口吐清水的症状，取如骰子大小的根块，含在口中，咽下津液后不久即可痊愈。若有口臭也含服咽下，再加草豆蔻一同研末，煎汤常饮，效果更好。
积雪草，生长在荆州的川谷地带，如今到处都有生长。叶片圆形如铜钱大小，茎细而坚韧蔓延生长，生于溪涧旁边。荆楚地区的人因为叶子像铜钱，称之为地钱草。徐仪的《药图》称为连钱草。段成式《酉阳杂俎》说：地钱，叶圆茎细，有藤蔓，一名积雪草，一名连钱草。谨按《天宝单行方》记载：连钱草，味甘、平，无毒。原本生长在咸阳低湿之地，也生长在临淄郡、济阳郡的池泽中，气味很香。民间有人说它圆叶像薄荷，江东、吴越丹阳郡极多，当地人常当作生菜食用。河北柳城郡全称为海苏，喜好靠近水边生长，经冬不死，咸阳、洛阳两京也有。有的叫胡薄荷，各地都有。单用此药治疗女子小腹痛。又说：女子忽然小腹疼痛，月经刚来，便觉得腰部剧烈疼痛牵连脊背，像被刀锥刺扎一样，痛苦难忍。众医分辨不清，认为是鬼疰（一种传染性或精神性疾患），乱服各种药物，最终毫无益处，病情反而加重。仔细审查前状相符，就用此药。该药在夏五月正当开花时采取，晒干，捣碎过筛成散剂。患有前述病症的女子，取二方寸匕的药粉，与两小合好醋混合搅匀，清晨空腹一次性服下。每日一服，以见效为度。如果女子体质先偏寒者，就取上述药五两，加桃仁二百枚，去掉尖端和皮，炒熟捣碎成散剂，用蜜做成梧桐子大小的丸药。每日空腹用饮及酒送下三十丸，每日两次服用。以病愈为度。忌食麻子、荞麦。
Shepherd's Purse (Qi), its place of origin was not recorded in ancient texts; today it grows in Sichuan, Shu, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. It sprouts in spring; the seedlings and stems resemble those of *Ren Shen* (Ginseng), but the leaves are slightly different. The root resembles that of *Jie Geng* (Platycodon Root), except for the absence of a pith. It is particularly abundant in Runzhou. People collect it as a vegetable or fruit, or make it into dried jerky for consumption; it tastes very sweet and delicious. The roots are harvested in February and August and sun-dried. In ancient prescriptions to resolve the toxicity of Five Minerals (Wushi Du - toxicity from ingesting mineral pills), it was common to consume fresh Shepherd's Purse juice directly, which is effective. Another text, *Duan Ju Fang*, treats Gu poison (Gu syndrome - a difficult disease caused by insect toxins) by taking Shepherd's Purse root, grinding it into powder, and administering one cun bi (a measure of volume) with drink, resulting in immediate recovery.
Galangal (Gaoliangjiang), its place of origin was not recorded in ancient texts. Tao Hongjing stated: It originates from Gaoliang Commandery; today it grows in various prefectures of Lingnan as well as in Qian and Shu. Although found in inland commanderies, it is unsuitable for medicinal use. It sprouts in spring; the stems and leaves resemble ginger shoots but are larger, growing about one to two chi tall. The flowers are red-purple, resembling *Shan Jiang* (Mountain Ginger). The roots are harvested in February and March and sun-dried. Ancient prescriptions also use it singly to treat sudden discomfort in the heart accompanied by spitting clear saliva. Take a piece of root the size of a die, hold it in the mouth, swallow the saliva, and recover shortly after. If there is bad breath, hold it in the mouth and swallow; adding *Cao Dou Kou* (Cardamom Seed) ground together into powder and decocted for regular drinking is better.
Centella Asiatica (Jixuecao), grows in the rivers and valleys of Jingzhou; today it grows everywhere. The leaves are round, the size of a coin; the stems are thin, tough, and creeping, growing beside streams and ravines. People in Jingchu call it Diqian Cao (Earth Coin Grass) because the leaves resemble coins. Xu Yi's *Yao Tu* calls it Lianqian Cao (Linked Coin Grass). Duan Chengshi's *Youyang Zazu* states: Diqian has round leaves and thin stems with vines; it is also known as Jixuecao or Lianqian Cao. According to *Tianbao Danxing Fang*: Lianqian Cao tastes sweet and neutral, non-toxic. It originally grew in low, wet areas of Xianyang, and also in the ponds and marshes of Linzi Commandery and Jiyang Commandery, with a strong fragrance. Some say its round leaves resemble *Bohe* (Mint); it is extremely abundant in Jiangdong, Wuyue, and Danyang Commandery, where locals often eat it raw as a vegetable. In Liucheng Commandery, Hebei, it is entirely called Haisu (Sea Basil); it likes growing near water, survives winter, and is also found in the capitals of Xianyang and Luoyang. It is sometimes called Hu Bohe (Barbarian Mint) and exists in various places. Taken alone, it treats lower abdominal pain in women. Furthermore: When a woman suddenly suffers lower abdominal pain, just as menstruation begins, she feels severe pain in the waist radiating to the spine, as if pierced by knives or awls, unbearable. Many physicians cannot distinguish it, mistaking it for Gui Zhu (Ghost Possession/Infection), and blindly administer various medicines, yielding no benefit and worsening the condition. Upon careful examination confirming these symptoms, use this herb. Harvest the herb when it is in full bloom in May, sun-dry, grind, and sieve into a powder. For women suffering from the aforementioned condition, take two cun bi of the powder, mix with two small he of good vinegar, stir evenly, and ingest at once on an empty stomach in the morning. Take once daily until efficacy is observed. If the woman has a pre-existing cold constitution, take five liang of the aforementioned herb, add two hundred peach kernels (Tao Ren), remove the tips and skins, roast, and grind into a powder. Form into pills the size of wutong seeds using honey. Take thirty pills on an empty stomach with drink and wine, twice daily. Stop when the disease is cured. Avoid consuming hemp seeds and buckwheat.