（三十八种）
九龙草
时珍曰∶生平泽，生红子，状如杨梅。其苗解诸毒，治喉痛，捣汁灌之。折伤骨筋者，
捣罨患处。蛇虺伤者，捣汁，入雄黄二钱服，其痛立止。又杨清叟《外科》云∶喉风重舌，
牙关紧闭者，取九龙草，一名金钗草，单枝上者为妙，只用根不用皮，打碎，绵裹箸上，擦
牙关，即开。乃插深喉中，取出痰涎。乃以火炙热，带盐点之，即愈。
荔枝草
时珍曰∶《卫生易简方》∶治蛇咬犬伤及破伤风。取草一握，约三两，以酒二碗，煎一碗
服，取汗出效。
水银草
时珍曰∶《卫生易简方》∶治眼昏。每服三钱，入木贼少许，水一盏，煎八分
透骨草
时珍曰∶治筋骨一切风湿，疼痛挛缩，寒湿脚风。孙氏《集效方》∶治疠风，遍身疮癣。
用透骨草、苦参、大黄、雄黄各五钱。研末煎汤，于密室中席围，先熏至汗出如雨，淋洗之。
《普济方》∶治反胃吐食。透骨草、独科苍耳、生牡蛎各一钱，姜三片。水煎服。杨诚《经
验方》∶治一切肿毒初起。用透骨草、漏卢、防风、地榆等分。煎汤，绵蘸乘热不住荡之，
二、三日即消。
蛇眼草
时珍曰∶生古井及年久阴下处，形如淡竹叶，背后皆是红圈，如蛇眼状。唐瑶《经验方》∶
治蛇咬，捣烂敷患处。
鹅项草
时珍曰∶ 仙《寿域方》∶治咽喉生疮。取花，同白芷、椒根皮研末，吹疮口
蛇鱼草
时珍曰∶戴原礼《证治要诀》云∶治金疮血出不止。捣敷之。
九里香草
时珍曰∶傅滋《医学集成》∶治肚痈。捣碎，浸酒服。
白筵草
时珍曰∶香草也，虫最畏之。孙真人《千金方》∶治诸虫疮疥癞。取根叶煎水，隔日一
洗。
环肠草
时珍曰∶张子和《儒门事亲》方∶治蛊胀。晒干煎水，日服，以小便利为度。
扎耳草
时珍曰∶王执中《资生经》∶治气聋方中用之。
铜鼓草
时珍曰∶范成大《虞衡志》云∶出广西，其实如瓜，治疡毒。
蚕茧草
时珍曰∶《摘玄方》∶治肿胀。用半斤，同冬瓜皮半斤，紫苏根叶半斤，生姜皮三两。煎
汤熏洗，暖卧取汗。洗三次，小便清长，自然胀退。
野 草
时珍曰∶《摘玄方》∶治痞满。用五斤，以一半安乌盆内，置鸡子十个在草上，以草一半
盖之，米醋浸二宿，鸡子壳软，乃取于饭上蒸熟顿食之，块渐消也。（《经验
纤霞草
时珍曰∶陈巽《经验方》∶元脏虚冷，气攻脐腹痛。用 砂一两，生乌头（去皮）二两，
纤霞草二两。为末，以小沙罐固济，慢火烧赤，以此草拌 入内，不盖口，顶火一秤 之。
炉冷取出，同乌头末，蒸饼丸梧子大，每服三丸，醋汤下。
牛脂
时珍曰∶《经验良方》∶治七孔出血。为粗末，每服一勺，瓦器煎服。以纱盖头项，并扎
小指根。
鸭脚青
时珍曰∶《普济方》∶治疔疮如连珠者，同鱼苏研烂，糖水拌，刷之。
天仙莲
时珍曰∶《卫生易简方》∶治恶毒、疮疖，捣叶敷之。
双头莲
时珍曰∶一名催生草。主妇人产难，左手把之，即生。又主肿胀，利小便。《卫生易简
方》∶治大人小儿牙疳，捣烂，贴之。
猪蓝子
时珍曰∶《卫生易简方》∶治耳内有脓，名通耳。用子为末，筒吹入，不过二
天芥菜
时珍曰∶生平野。小叶如芥状。味苦。一名鸡 粘。主蛇伤，同金沸草，入盐捣敷之。
王玺《医林集要》∶治腋下生肿毒，以盐、醋同捣、敷之。散肿止痛，脓已成者亦安。亦治
一切肿毒。
佛掌花
时珍曰∶《普济方》∶治疔疮如樱桃者。用根，同生姜、蜜，研汁服之。外以
郭公刺
时珍曰∶一名光骨刺，取叶捣细，油调敷天泡疮。虞抟《医学正传》∶治哮喘，取根锉，
水煎服，即止。
笾箕柴
时珍曰∶生山中。王永辅《惠济方》∶治 疮，取皮煎汤服，须臾痒不可忍，以手爬破，
出毒瓦斯即愈。
碎米柴
时珍曰∶主痈疽发背，取叶，入敷药用。
羊屎柴
时珍曰∶一名牛屎柴，生山野，叶类鹤虱，四月开白花，亦有红花者，结子如羊屎状，
名铁草子。根可毒鱼。夏用苗叶，冬用根。主痈疽发背，捣烂敷之，能合疮口，散脓血。干
者为末，浆水调敷。又治下血如倾水。取生根一斤，生白酒二斗，煮一斗，空心随量饮。
山枇杷柴
时珍曰∶危亦林《得效方》∶治汤火伤。取皮焙研末，蜜调敷之。
三角风
时珍曰∶一名三角尖。取石上者尤良。主风湿流注疼痛，及痈疽肿毒。
叶下红
时珍曰∶主飞丝入目，肿痛。同盐少许，绢包滴汁入目，仍以塞鼻，左，塞右；右，塞
左。
满江红
时珍曰∶主痈疽，入膏用。
隔山消
时珍曰∶出太和山，白色。主腹胀积滞。孙天仁《集效方》∶治气膈噎食转食。用隔山
消二两，鸡肫皮一两，牛胆南星、朱砂各一两，急性子二钱。为末，炼蜜丸小豆大。每服一
钱，淡姜汤下。
石见穿
时珍曰∶主骨痛，大风痈肿。
醒醉草
时珍曰∶《天宝遗事》∶玄宗于兴庆池边植之。丛生，叶紫而心殷，醉客摘草嗅之，立醒。
故名墓头回
时珍曰∶董炳《集验方》∶治崩中，赤白带下。用一把，酒水各半盏，童尿半盏，
新红花一捻，煎七分，卧时温服。日近者一服，久则三服愈，其效如神。一僧用此治蔡
大
羊茅
时珍曰∶羊喜食之，故名。《普济方》∶治喉痹肿痛，捣汁咽之。
阿只儿
时珍曰∶刘郁《西使记》云∶出西域，状如苦参。主打扑伤损，妇人损胎。用豆许咽之，
自
阿息儿
时珍曰∶《西使记》云∶出西域，状如地骨皮。治妇人产后衣不下，又治金疮脓不出。
嚼烂涂之，即出。
奴哥撒儿
时珍曰∶《西使记》云∶出西域，状如桔梗。治金疮，及肠与筋断者。嚼烂敷之，自续
也。
（第三十八类）
九龙草
李时珍说：生长在沼泽湿地，果实红色，形状像杨梅。它的茎叶能解各种毒，治疗喉痛，捣碎取汁灌服。对于折伤筋骨者，捣烂敷在患处。被毒蛇咬伤者，捣汁服用，加入雄黄二钱，疼痛立即停止。另外杨清叟在《外科》书中说：治疗喉风、重舌、牙关紧闭的患者，取九龙草，又名金钗草，单枝的为妙，只用根部不用树皮，打碎后用棉布包裹在筷子上，擦拭牙关，牙齿即可张开。然后插入喉咙深处，取出痰涎。再用火烤热，带着盐点涂患处，即可痊愈。
荔枝草
李时珍说：《卫生易简方》记载：治疗蛇咬、犬伤及破伤风。取一把草，约三两，用两碗酒，煎至一碗服用，以出汗为有效。
水银草
李时珍说：《卫生易简方》记载：治疗眼昏花。每次服用三钱，加入少许木贼，用水一盏，煎至八分。
透骨草
李时珍说：治疗筋骨一切风湿病，疼痛挛缩，寒湿引起的脚气风痹。孙氏《集效方》记载：治疗麻风病，遍身疮癣。使用透骨草、苦参、大黄、雄黄各五钱。研成末后煎汤，在密闭房间中围坐席子，先熏蒸至汗出如雨，然后淋洗。《普济方》记载：治疗反胃吐食。透骨草、独科苍耳、生牡蛎各一钱，生姜三片。水煎服。杨诚《经验方》记载：治疗一切肿毒初起。使用透骨草、漏卢、防风、地榆等量。煎汤，用棉蘸取趁热不住地擦拭，两三天即消退。
蛇眼草
李时珍说：生长在古井及年久阴暗处，形状像淡竹叶，背面都有红圈，像蛇眼的样子。唐瑶《经验方》记载：治疗蛇咬，捣烂敷在患处。
鹅项草
李时珍说：《寿域方》记载：治疗咽喉生疮。取花朵，同白芷、椒根皮研成末，吹入疮口。
蛇鱼草
李时珍说：戴原礼《证治要诀》说：治疗金创出血不止。捣烂敷之。
九里香草
李时珍说：傅滋《医学集成》记载：治疗肚痈。捣碎，浸泡在酒中服用。
白筵草
李时珍说：是香草，虫子最害怕它。孙真人《千金方》记载：治疗各种虫疮疥癞。取根叶煎水，隔天洗一次。
环肠草
李时珍说：张子和《儒门事亲》方剂：治疗蛊胀。晒干后煎水，每日服用，以小便通畅为度。
扎耳草
李时珍说：王执中《资生经》记载：在治疗气聋的方剂中使用。
铜鼓草
李时珍说：范成大《虞衡志》说：出产于广西，果实像瓜，治疗疡毒。
蚕茧草
李时珍说：《摘玄方》记载：治疗肿胀。使用半斤，同冬瓜皮半斤，紫苏根叶半斤，生姜皮三两。煎汤熏洗，暖卧取汗。洗三次，小便清长，自然肿胀消退。
野 草
李时珍说：《摘玄方》记载：治疗痞满。用五斤，将一半放入乌盆内，放十个鸡蛋在草上，用另一半草盖住，用米醋浸泡两个晚上，蛋壳变软，然后取出放在饭上蒸熟顿食，肿块逐渐消除。（《经验...
纤霞草
李时珍说：陈巽《经验方》记载：元脏虚冷，气攻脐腹痛。使用砂一两，生乌头（去皮）二两，纤霞草二两。研成末，用小沙罐密封固定，慢火烧红，以此草拌砂入内，不盖口，顶火一秤煅烧。炉冷取出，同乌头末，蒸饼丸梧子大，每次服用三丸，醋汤送下。
牛脂
李时珍说：《经验良方》记载：治疗七孔出血。研为粗末，每次服用一勺，瓦器煎服。用纱覆盖头项，并扎紧小指根。
鸭脚青
李时珍说：《普济方》记载：治疗疔疮如连珠者，同鱼苏研烂，糖水拌和，刷涂患处。
天仙莲
李时珍说：《卫生易简方》记载：治疗恶毒、疮疖，捣叶敷之。
双头莲
李时珍说：一名催生草。主治妇人产难，左手拿着它，即可分娩。又主治肿胀，利小便。《卫生易简方》记载：治疗大人小儿牙疳，捣烂，贴之。
猪蓝子
李时珍说：《卫生易简方》记载：治疗耳内有脓，名通耳。用子研为末，用筒吹入，不超过二次。
天芥菜
李时珍说：生长在平原野外。小叶像芥菜状。味苦。一名鸡粘。主治蛇伤，同金沸草，加盐捣烂敷之。王玺《医林集要》记载：治疗腋下生肿毒，以盐、醋同捣、敷之。散肿止痛，脓已成者也能安抚。也治疗一切肿毒。
佛掌花
李时珍说：《普济方》记载：治疗疔疮如樱桃者。用根，同生姜、蜜，研汁服之。外用...
郭公刺
李时珍说：一名光骨刺，取叶捣细，油调敷天泡疮。虞抟《医学正传》记载：治疗哮喘，取根锉碎，水煎服，即止。
笾箕柴
李时珍说：生长在山中。王永辅《惠济方》记载：治疗...疮，取皮煎汤服，须臾痒不可忍，以手爬破，出毒瓦斯即愈。
羊屎柴
李时珍说：一名牛屎柴，生长在山野，叶子像鹤虱，四月开白花，也有红花者，结子像羊屎状，名铁草子。根可毒鱼。夏用苗叶，冬用根。主治痈疽发背，捣烂敷之，能合疮口，散脓血。干者为末，浆水调敷。又治下血如倾水。取生根一斤，生白酒二斗，煮成一斗，空腹随量饮。
山枇杷柴
李时珍说：危亦林《得效方》记载：治疗汤火伤。取皮焙干研末，蜜调敷之。
三角风
李时珍说：一名三角尖。取石上生长的尤良。主治风湿流注疼痛，及痈疽肿毒。
叶下红
李时珍说：主治飞丝入目，肿痛。同少许盐，绢包滴汁入目，仍以塞鼻，左眼塞右鼻孔；右眼塞左鼻孔。
隔山消
李时珍说：出产于太和山，白色。主治腹胀积滞。孙天仁《集效方》记载：治疗气膈噎食转食。使用隔山消二两，鸡肫皮一两，牛胆南星、朱砂各一两，急性子二钱。研成末，炼蜜丸小豆大。每次服用一钱，淡姜汤送下。
醒醉草
李时珍说：《天宝遗事》记载：玄宗在兴庆池边种植。丛生，叶紫而心红，醉客摘草嗅之，立即清醒。故名。
墓头回
李时珍说：董炳《集验方》记载：治疗崩中，赤白带下。用一把，酒水各半盏，童尿半盏，新红花一捻，煎七分，卧时温服。日近者一服，久则三服愈，其效如神。一僧用此治蔡大...
羊茅
李时珍说：羊喜欢食用，故名。《普济方》记载：治疗喉痹肿痛，捣汁咽之。
阿只儿
李时珍说：刘郁《西使记》说：出产于西域，形状像苦参。主治跌打损伤，妇人损胎。用豆许大小吞服，自...
(Class 38)
Jiulong Cao (Dragon Nine Grass)
Li Shizhen states: It grows in marshes and wetlands. The fruit is red and resembles bayberry (Myrica rubra). Its stems and leaves can detoxify various poisons and treat sore throat; crush and extract juice for administration. For fractures or injuries to bones and tendons, crush and apply to the affected area. For snakebites, crush and take the juice orally with 2 qian of Realgar (Xionghuang, 雄黄); pain stops immediately. Additionally, Yang Qingsou in *Waike* (External Medicine) states: To treat throat wind (Houfeng), swollen tongue (Chongshe), and trismus (lockjaw), take Jiulong Cao, also known as Jinchai Cao (Golden Hairpin Grass). Single-stalk specimens are preferred. Use only the root, not the bark. Crush it, wrap it in cotton on a chopstick, and rub it against the jaw joint to open the mouth. Then insert it deep into the throat to remove phlegm and saliva. Heat it over fire with salt and apply to the site; it will heal.
Lizhi Cao (Lychee Grass)
Li Shizhen states: *Weisheng Yijian Fang* (Simple Prescriptions for Health Preservation) records: Treats snakebites, dog bites, and tetanus (Poshangfeng). Take a handful of grass, approximately 3 liang, decoct in two bowls of wine until one bowl remains, and drink. Efficacy is indicated by sweating.
Shuiyin Cao (Mercury Grass)
Li Shizhen states: *Weisheng Yijian Fang* records: Treats blurred vision. Take 3 qian per dose, add a small amount of Equiseti Herba (Muzei, 木贼), one cup of water, and decoct until eight-tenths remain.
Touguc Cao (Bone-Penetrating Grass)
Li Shizhen states: Treats all rheumatic conditions affecting bones and tendons, including pain, spasms, and cold-dampness-induced foot bi syndrome. Sun’s *Jixiao Fang* records: Treats leprosy (Lifeng) with sores and tinea covering the body. Use Touguc Cao, Sophorae Flavescentis Radix (Kushen, 苦参), Rheum Palmati Radix et Rhizoma (Dahuang, 大黄), and Realgar (Xionghuang, 雄黄), each 5 qian. Grind into powder, decoct in water, and fumigate in a sealed room surrounded by mats until profuse sweating occurs, then wash. *Puji Fang* records: Treats regurgitation and vomiting. Use Touguc Cao, Xanthii Fructus from single-stalk plants (Duke Cang'er), and raw Oyster Shell (Muli, 牡蛎), each 1 qian, plus three slices of fresh ginger. Decoct in water and take. Yang Cheng’s *Jingyan Fang* records: Treats early-stage swelling and toxic sores. Use equal parts Touguc Cao, Rubiae Radix et Rhizoma (Lulu, 漏卢), Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng, 防风), and Sanguisorbae Radix (Diyu, 地榆). Decoct in water, dip cotton in the hot liquid, and wipe continuously; subsides in two to three days.
Sheyan Cao (Snake Eye Grass)
Li Shizhen states: Grows in ancient wells and long-standing shady places. Leaves resemble light green bamboo leaves, with red rings on the back resembling snake eyes. Tang Yao’s *Jingyan Fang* records: Treats snakebites; crush and apply to the affected area.
E Xiang Cao (Goose Neck Grass)
Li Shizhen states: *Shouyu Fang* records: Treats sores in the throat. Take flowers, grind with Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi, 白芷) and Zanthoxyli Pericarpium (Jiaogenpi, 椒根皮) into powder, and insufflate into the sore.
Sheyu Cao (Snake Fish Grass)
Li Shizhen states: Dai Yuanli’s *Zhengzhi Yaojue* states: Treats unceasing bleeding from metal wounds. Crush and apply.
Jiulichiang Cao (Nine-Li Fragrant Grass)
Li Shizhen states: Fu Zi’s *Yixue Jicheng* records: Treats abdominal carbuncles. Crush, soak in wine, and drink.
Baiyan Cao (White Mat Grass)
Li Shizhen states: A fragrant herb feared by insects. Sun Simiao’s *Qianjin Fang* records: Treats various insect-borne sores, scabies, and ringworm. Decoct roots and leaves in water and wash every other day.
Huanchang Cao (Intestine-Encircling Grass)
Li Shizhen states: Zhang Hezi’s *Rumen Shiqin* formula: Treats gu distension (Gu Zhhang). Dry and decoct in water; take daily until urination becomes smooth.
Za’er Cao (Ear-Tying Grass)
Li Shizhen states: Wang Zhizhong’s *Zisheng Jing* records: Used in formulas treating Qi deafness.
Tonggu Cao (Bronze Drum Grass)
Li Shizhen states: Fan Chengda’s *Yu Heng Zhi* states: Produced in Guangxi. Fruit resembles melon; treats ulcerative toxins.
Canjian Cao (Silkworm Cocoon Grass)
Li Shizhen states: *Zhai Xuan Fang* records: Treats swelling. Use 8 liang, combined with 8 liang winter melon peel, 8 liang perilla root and leaves, and 3 liang ginger peel. Decoct for fumigation and washing. Lie warm to induce sweat. After three washes, if urine becomes clear and abundant, swelling naturally recedes.
Ye Cao (Wild Grass)
Li Shizhen states: *Zhai Xuan Fang* records: Treats epigastric fullness (Piman). Use 5 jin. Place half in an earthenware pot, put ten eggs on the grass, cover with the remaining half, and soak in rice vinegar for two nights until shells soften. Steam over rice until cooked and eat at once; masses gradually dissipate. (*Jingyan...)
Xianxia Cao (Rosy Cloud Grass)
Li Shizhen states: Chen Xun’s *Jingyan Fang* records: Deficiency-cold of the primal organ, Qi attacking umbilical region causing pain. Use 1 liang of calcined mineral substance (Sha, 砂 - likely referring to a processed mineral or specific preparation context), 2 liang of raw Aconiti Lateralis Radix (Wutou, 乌头, peeled), and 2 liang of Xianxia Cao. Grind into powder. Seal in a small clay jar, heat slowly until red-hot. Mix the mineral with the grass, place inside without covering the mouth, and calcine using one cheng of fire. Remove when cool, mix with Wutou powder, form pills with steamed wheat cake the size of wu zi (wu berry). Take 3 pills per dose with vinegar soup.
Niu Zhi (Ox Fat)
Li Shizhen states: *Jingyan Liangfang* records: Treats bleeding from seven orifices. Grind into coarse powder. Take one spoonful, decoct in a pottery vessel. Cover head and neck with gauze and tie the base of the little finger.
Yajiao Qing (Duck Foot Green)
Li Shizhen states: *Puji Fang* records: Treats ding sores resembling strings of pearls. Grind together with Perillae Fructus (Yusu, 鱼苏) until paste-like, mix with sugar water, and brush onto the lesion.
Tianxian Lian (Heavenly Immortal Lotus)
Li Shizhen states: *Weisheng Yijian Fang* records: Treats malignant toxins, boils, and abscesses. Crush leaves and apply.
Shuangtou Lian (Double-Headed Lotus)
Li Shizhen states: Also named Cuisheng Cao (Inducing Birth Grass). Mainly treats difficult labor in women; holding it in the left hand facilitates delivery. Also treats swelling and promotes urination. *Weisheng Yijian Fang* records: Treats adult and pediatric gingival gangrene (Yagan). Crush and apply.
Zhulanzi (Pig Blue Seed)
Li Shizhen states: *Weisheng Yijian Fang* records: Treats purulent otorrhea, named Tong Er. Grind seeds into powder, insufflate into the ear using a tube; no more than twice.
Tianjie Cai (Sky Mustard Vegetable)
Li Shizhen states: Grows in plains and wilds. Small leaves resemble mustard. Bitter taste. Also named Jizhan. Mainly treats snakebites; combine with Boehmeriae Folium (Jinfucao, 金沸草), add salt, crush, and apply. Wang Xi’s *Yilin Jiyao* records: Treats toxic swellings in the axilla. Crush with salt and vinegar, apply. Reduces swelling and pain; stabilizes even if pus has formed. Also treats all toxic swellings.
Fozhang Hua (Buddha Palm Flower)
Li Shizhen states: *Puji Fang* records: Treats ding sores resembling cherries. Use roots, combine with fresh ginger and honey, grind to extract juice, and drink. Externally...
Guogong Ci (God Guo Thorn)
Li Shizhen states: Also named Guangguci. Crush leaves finely, mix with oil, and apply to bullous eruptions (Tianpao Chuang). Yu Tun’s *Yixue Zhengchuan* records: Treats asthma. Grind roots, decoct in water, and drink; symptoms stop.
Bianji Chai (Basket Handle Shrub)
Li Shizhen states: Grows in mountains. Wang Yongfu’s *Huiji Fang* records: Treats ...sores. Decoct bark in water and drink. Soon after, unbearable itching occurs; scratch to break skin, release toxic vapors, and heal.
Suimi Chai (Broken Rice Shrub)
Li Shizhen states: Mainly treats carbuncles and back infections. Take leaves for external application.
Yangshi Chai (Sheep Dropping Shrub)
Li Shizhen states: Also named Niushi Chai. Grows in mountains and fields. Leaves resemble Pedalium fructus (Heshi, 鹤虱). Blooms white flowers in April, some red. Seeds resemble sheep droppings, named Tiecaoz (Iron Grass Seed). Roots can poison fish. Use seedlings and leaves in summer, roots in winter. Mainly treats carbuncles and back infections; crush and apply to close wounds and disperse pus and blood. Dry powder mixed with grain water applied externally. Also treats severe hematochezia. Take 1 jin of fresh root, boil in 2 dou of raw baijiu until reduced to 1 dou. Drink according to tolerance on an empty stomach.
Shan Pipa Chai (Mountain Loquat Shrub)
Li Shizhen states: Wei Yilin’s *Defang Fang* records: Treats burns and scalds. Roast bark, grind to powder, mix with honey, and apply.
Sanjiao Feng (Triangle Wind)
Li Shizhen states: Also named Sanjiao Jian. Specimens growing on rocks are superior. Mainly treats pain from wandering wind-dampness and carbuncle toxic swellings.
Yexia Hong (Red Under Leaf)
Li Shizhen states: Mainly treats foreign filaments entering the eye, causing pain and swelling. Mix with a little salt, wrap in silk, drip juice into the eye, and stuff the opposite nostril (left eye -> right nostril; right eye -> left nostril).
Manjiang Hong (Full River Red)
Li Shizhen states: Mainly treats carbuncles; used in plasters.
Geshan Xiao (Mountain-Separating Dissolver)
Li Shizhen states: Produced in Taihe Mountain, white color. Mainly treats abdominal distension and food stagnation. Sun Tianren’s *Jixiao Fang* records: Treats Qi obstruction, dysphagia, and regurgitation. Use 2 liang Geshan Xiao, 1 liang chicken gizzard lining (Jizhoupi, 鸡肫皮), 1 liang Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix prepared with ox gall (Niudan Nanxing, 牛胆南星), 1 liang Cinnabar (Zhusha, 朱砂), and 2 qian Impatient Seed (Jixingzi, 急性子). Grind into powder, make pills with refined honey the size of adzuki beans. Take 1 qian per dose with mild ginger soup.
Shijian Chuan (Stone Seeing Penetrator)
Li Shizhen states: Mainly treats bone pain and large wind carbuncle swellings.
Xingzui Cao (Wake Drunk Grass)
Li Shizhen states: *Tianbao Yishi* records: Emperor Xuanzong planted it by Xingqing Pool. Grows in clumps, purple leaves with red centers. Drunk guests sniff the grass to wake up instantly. Hence the name.
Mutouhui (Grave Head Return)
Li Shizhen states: Dong Bing’s *Jiyan Fang* records: Treats metrorrhagia (Bengzhong) and leukorrhea (red and white discharge). Use one handful, half cup wine, half cup water, half cup child’s urine, and a pinch of fresh Carthami Flos (Honghua, 红花). Decoct until seven-tenths remain. Warm and take before bed. Recent onset: one dose; chronic: three doses cure. Effect is miraculous. A monk used this to treat Cai Da...
Yangmao (Sheep Fescue)
Li Shizhen states: Sheep like to eat it, hence the name. *Puji Fang* records: Treats painful swelling of throat obstruction (Houbi). Crush and swallow juice.
Azhi’er
Li Shizhen states: Liu Yu’s *Xi Shi Ji* states: Produced in Western Regions. Resembles Sophorae Flavescentis Radix (Kushen, 苦参). Mainly treats traumatic injuries and fetal damage in women. Swallow a bean-sized amount; self-heals...
Axier
Li Shizhen states: *Xi Shi Ji* states: Produced in Western Regions. Resembles Lycii Cortex (Digupi, 地骨皮). Treats retained placenta postpartum and non-draining suppurating metal wounds. Chew thoroughly, apply; pus drains out.
Nugetsar
Li Shizhen states: *Xi Shi Ji* states: Produced in Western Regions. Resembles Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng, 桔梗). Treats metal wounds and severed intestines/tendons. Chew thoroughly, apply; tissues reconnect spontaneously.