（《别录》上品）
【释名】金银藤（《纲目》）、鸳鸯藤（《纲目》）、鹭鸶藤（《纲目》）、老翁须（《纲目
》）、左缠藤（《纲目》）、金钗股（《纲目》）、通灵草（《土宿》）、蜜桶藤。
弘景曰∶处处有之。藤生，凌冬不凋，故名忍冬。
时珍曰∶其花长瓣垂须，黄白相半，而藤左缠，故有金银、鸳鸯以下诸名。金钗股，贵
其功也。土宿真君云∶蜜桶藤，阴草也。取汁能伏硫制汞，故有通灵之称。
【集解】《别录》曰∶忍冬，十二月采，阴干。
恭曰∶藤生，绕覆草木上。茎苗紫赤色，宿蔓有薄皮膜之，其嫩蔓有毛。叶似胡豆，亦
上下有毛。花白蕊紫。今人或以络石当之，非矣。
时珍曰∶忍冬在处有之。附树延蔓，茎微紫色，对节生叶。叶似薜荔而青，有涩毛。
三、四月开花，长寸许，一蒂两花二瓣，一大一小，如半边状。长蕊。花初开者，蕊瓣俱色
白；经二、三日，则色变黄。新旧相参，黄白相映，故呼金银花，气甚芬芳。四月采花，阴
干，藤叶不拘时采，阴干。
【气味】甘，温，无毒。权曰∶辛。藏器曰∶小寒。云温者，非也。
【主治】寒热身肿。久服轻身长年益寿（《别录》）。治腹胀满，能止气下 （甄权）。热
毒血痢水痢，浓煎服（藏器）。治飞尸遁尸，风尸沉尸，尸注鬼击，一切风湿气，及诸肿毒。
痈疽疥癣，杨梅诸恶疮，散热解毒（时珍）。
【发明】弘景曰∶忍冬，煮汁酿酒饮，补虚疗风。此既长年益寿，可常采服，而《仙经
》少用。凡易得之草，人多不肯为之，更求难得者，贵远贱近，庸人之情也。
时珍曰∶忍冬，茎叶及花，功用皆同。昔人称其治风除胀，解痢逐尸为要药，而后世不
复知用，后世称其消肿散毒治疮为要药，而昔人并未言及。乃知古今之理，万变不同，未可
一辙论也。按∶陈自明《外科精要》云∶忍冬酒，治痈疽发背，初发盒饭服此，其效甚奇，
胜于红内消。洪内翰迈、沈内翰括诸方，所载甚详。如疡医丹阳僧、江西僧鉴清、金陵王琪
、王尉子骏、海州刘秀才纯臣等，所载疗痈疽发背经效奇方，皆是此物。故张相公云∶谁知
至贱之中，乃有殊常之效，正此类也。
【附方】旧一，新十七。
忍冬酒∶治痈疽发背，不问发在何处，发眉发颐，或头或项，或背或腰，或胁或乳，或
手
足，皆有奇效。乡落之间，僻陋之所，贫乏之中，药材难得，但虔心服之，俟其疽破，仍
以神异膏贴之，其效甚妙∶用忍冬藤（生取）一把，以叶入砂盆研烂，入生饼子酒少许，稀
稠
得所，涂于四围，中留一口泄气。其藤只用五两（木槌槌损，不可犯铁），大甘草节（生用）
一
两。同入沙瓶内，以水二碗，文武火慢煎至一碗，入无灰好酒一大碗，再煎十数沸，去滓
分为三服，一日一夜吃尽。病势重者，一日二剂。服至大小肠通利，则药力到。沈内翰云∶
如无生者，只用干者，然力终不及生者效速。（陈自明《外科精要》）
忍冬圆∶治消渴愈后，预防发痈疽，先宜服此∶用忍冬草根、茎、花、叶皆可，不拘多
少。入瓶内，以无灰好酒浸，以糠火煨一宿，取出晒干，入甘草少许，碾为细末，以浸药酒
打面糊，丸梧子大。每服五十丸至百丸，汤酒任下。此药不特治痈疽，大能止渴。（《外科
精要》）
五痔诸 ∶方同上。
一切肿毒，不问已溃未溃，或初起发热∶用金银花（俗名甜藤，采花连茎叶）自然汁半
碗。煎八分，服之，以滓敷上。败毒托里，散气和血，其功独胜。（万表《积善堂方》）
疔疮便毒∶方同上。
喉痹乳蛾∶方同上。
敷肿拔毒∶金银藤（大者，烧存性）、叶（焙干为末）各三钱，大黄（焙为末）四钱。
凡肿毒初发，以水酒调搽四围，留心泄气。（杨诚《经验方》）
痈疽托里，治痈疽发背，肠痈奶痈，无名肿毒， 痛寒热，状类伤寒，不问老幼虚实服
之，未成者内消，已成者即溃∶忍冬叶、黄 各五两，当归一两，甘草八钱。为细末。每服
二钱，酒一盏半，煎一盏，随病上下服，日再服，以渣敷之。（《和剂局方》）
恶疮不愈∶左缠藤一把（捣烂），入雄黄五分。水二升，瓦罐煎之，以纸封七重，穿一
孔，
轻粉毒痈∶方同上。
疮久成漏∶忍冬草浸酒，日日常饮之。（戴原礼《要诀》）
热毒血痢∶忍冬藤浓煎饮。（《圣惠方》）
五种尸注∶飞尸者，游走皮肤，洞穿脏腑，每发刺痛，变动不常也。遁尸者，附骨入肉，
攻凿血脉，每发不可见死尸，闻哀哭便作也。风尸者，淫跃四末，不知痛之所在，每发恍惚
，得风雪便作也。沉尸者，缠结脏腑，冲引心胁，每发绞切，遇寒冷便作也。尸注者，举身
沉重，精神错杂，常觉昏废，每节气至则大作也。并是身中尸鬼，引接外邪∶宜用忍冬（茎
叶，锉）数斛，煮取浓汁煎稠。每服鸡子大许，温酒化下，一日二、三服。（《肘后方》）
鬼击身青作痛∶用金银花一两。水煎饮之。（李楼《怪病奇方》）
香港脚作痛，筋骨引痛∶鹭鸶藤（即金银花）为末。每服二钱，热酒调下。（《卫生易简方》）
中野菌毒∶急采鸳鸯藤啖之，即今忍冬草也。（洪迈《夷坚志》）
口舌生疮∶赤梗蜜桶藤、高脚地铜盘、马蹄香等分，以酒捣汁，鸡毛刷上，取涎出即愈。
（《普济方》）忍冬膏，治诸般肿痛，金刃伤疮恶疮∶用金银藤四两，吸铁石三钱。香油
一斤，熬枯去滓
（收录于《名医别录》上品）
【释名】金银藤（出自《本草纲目》）、鸳鸯藤（出自《本草纲目》）、鹭鸶藤（出自《本草纲目》）、老翁须（出自《本草纲目》）、左缠藤（出自《本草纲目》）、金钗股（出自《本草纲目》）、通灵草（出自《土宿真君本草》）、蜜桶藤。
陶弘景说：到处都有生长。它是藤本植物，经历冬天也不凋谢，所以名叫忍冬。
李时珍说：它的花瓣细长下垂，黄色和白色相间，且藤蔓向左缠绕，所以有金银、鸳鸯等以下这些名字。叫金钗股，是推崇它的药效。《土宿真君本草》说：蜜桶藤属于阴类草药。提取它的汁液能够伏制硫磺、控制水银，所以有“通灵”的称号。
【集解】《名医别录》说：忍冬在十二月采集，阴干。
苏恭说：它是藤本植物，缠绕覆盖在草木之上。茎和苗呈紫红色，越冬的老藤表面有一层薄薄的膜，嫩藤上有毛。叶子像胡豆叶，上下也有毛。花白色，花蕊紫色。现在有些人用络石藤来冒充，这是错误的。
李时珍说：忍冬各地都有生长。依附树木蔓延，茎微紫色，对生节处长出叶子。叶子像薜荔叶但呈青色，有涩感的毛。三、四月开花，长约一寸多，一个花蒂开两朵花、两个花瓣，一大一小，形状像半边。花蕊长。刚开放的花，花蕊和花瓣都是白色的；经过两三天，颜色变成黄色。新旧花朵参杂在一起，黄白相映，所以称为金银花，气味非常芬芳。四月采集花朵，阴干；藤叶不拘时间采集，阴干。
【气味】味甘，性温，无毒。
李权说：味辛。
藏器说：性小寒。说它性温，是不对的。
【主治】治疗寒热交替和身体浮肿。长期服用能轻身延年益寿（出自《名医别录》）。治疗腹部胀满，能止住气下泄（出自甄权）。治疗热毒引起的血痢和水痢，浓煎后服用（出自藏器）。治疗飞尸、遁尸、风尸、沉尸、尸注、鬼击，以及一切风湿之气，和各种肿毒、痈疽、疥癣、杨梅疮等各种恶疮，具有散热解毒的功效（出自李时珍）。
【发明】陶弘景说：将忍冬煮汁酿酒饮用，可以补虚疗风。这既然能延年益寿，应当经常采集服用，但《仙经》中很少使用。凡是容易得到的草药，人们往往不肯用它，反而去追求难获得的，这是看重远方轻视近处，是庸人的常情。
李时珍说：忍冬的茎、叶和花，功效都相同。过去的人称它能治风除胀、解痢逐尸作为要药，而后世不再知道这样使用；后世称它能消肿散毒治疮作为要药，而过去的人并没有提到过。由此可知古今的道理，变化万千不同，不能用一种标准来论断。按：陈自明在《外科精要》中说：忍冬酒，治疗痈疽发背，初发时应当服用此药，效果非常奇妙，胜过红内消。洪迈内翰、沈括内翰等人的方书中，记载得非常详细。如疡医丹阳僧人、江西僧人鉴清、金陵王琪、王尉子骏、海州刘秀才纯臣等人，所记载的治疗痈疽发背的经验奇方，都是使用这种药物。所以张丞相说：谁知道在最卑微的事物中，竟有非凡的效果，正是这类情况。
【附方】旧方一首，新方十七首。
忍冬酒：治疗痈疽发背，不论发作在何处，眉毛、面颊、头部、颈部、背部、腰部、胁部、乳房或手足，都有奇效。在乡村之间、偏僻简陋之处、贫困匮乏之中，药材难得，只要诚心服用，等待脓肿破溃后，再用神异膏贴敷，效果非常美妙：取忍冬藤（新鲜采摘）一把，连同叶子放入砂盆中研烂，加入少许生饼子酒，调至稀稠适中，涂抹在四周，中间留一个口以泄气。只用五两藤（用木槌敲损，不可接触铁器），大甘草节（生用）一两。一同放入沙瓶中，加水两碗，用文火武火交替慢煎至一碗，加入无灰好酒一大碗，再煎十几沸，去渣分为三份服完，一天一夜吃完。病情重的，一天服两剂。服用到大小肠通畅，说明药力已到。沈内翰说：如果没有新鲜的，只用干的，但效力终究不如新鲜的见效快。（出自陈自明《外科精要》）
忍冬圆：治疗消渴病痊愈后，预防再次发生痈疽，应先服用此药：取忍冬草根、茎、花、叶均可，不拘多少。放入瓶内，用无灰好酒浸泡，用糠火煨烤一夜，取出晒干，加入少许甘草，碾成细末，用浸泡药物的酒打面糊，制成梧桐子大小的丸药。每次服用五十丸至一百丸，用汤或酒送下。此药不仅能治痈疽，更能强力止渴。（出自《外科精要》）
五痔诸[漏]：方同上。
一切肿毒，不论已溃未溃，或初起发热：取金银花（俗名甜藤，采摘花朵连茎叶）的自然汁半碗。煎至八分，服用，并将药渣敷在上面。败毒托里，散气和血，功效独特显著。（出自万表《积善堂方》）
敷肿拔毒：金银藤（大的，烧至存性）、叶（焙干为末）各三钱，大黄（焙为末）四钱。凡肿毒初发，用水酒调匀搽在四周，注意留出空隙泄气。（出自杨诚《经验方》）
痈疽托里，治疗痈疽发背、肠痈、奶痈、无名肿毒，伴有疼痛寒热，症状类似伤寒，不论老少虚实均可服用，未成脓的可内消，已成脓的可即溃：忍冬叶、黄芪各五两，当归一两，甘草八钱。研为细末。每次服用二钱，加酒一盏半，煎至一盏，根据病痛部位上下随证服用，每日两次，并用药渣外敷。（出自《太平惠民和剂局方》）
恶疮不愈：左缠藤一把（捣烂），加入雄黄五分。加水二升，瓦罐煎煮，用七重纸封口，穿一个小孔，[此处原文似有缺漏，推测为熏蒸或吸入烟气，但依原文仅翻译可见部分]。
轻粉毒痈：方同上。
五种尸注：飞尸，游走于皮肤，洞穿脏腑，每次发作刺痛，变动不常。遁尸，附着骨骼深入肌肉，攻凿血脉，每次发作不可见死尸，听到哀哭就会发作。风尸，淫跃于四肢末端，不知疼痛所在，每次发作神情恍惚，遇到风雪就会发作。沉尸，缠结于脏腑，冲引心胁，每次发作绞痛，遇到寒冷就会发作。尸注，全身沉重，精神错乱，常觉得昏废，每逢节气到来就大作。这些都是体内的尸鬼，引接外邪：宜用忍冬（茎叶，切碎）数斛，煮取浓汁煎稠。每次服用鸡蛋大小的一块，用温酒化开送下，一日二三次服用。（出自《肘后备急方》）
鬼击身青作痛：取金银花一两。水煎饮用。（出自李楼《怪病奇方》）
香港脚作痛，筋骨牵引疼痛：鹭鸶藤（即金银花）研为末。每次服用二钱，热酒调下。（出自《卫生易简方》）
中野菌毒：紧急采集鸳鸯藤吃下，就是现在的忍冬草。（出自洪迈《夷坚志》）
(Recorded in the Upper Grade of *Bie Lu*)
**Names:** Jinyin Teng (Honeysuckle Vine, from *Bencao Gangmu*), Yuanyang Teng (Mandarin Duck Vine, from *Bencao Gangmu*), Lusi Teng (Egret Vine, from *Bencao Gangmu*), Laoweng Xu (Old Man's Beard, from *Bencao Gangmu*), Zuo Chan Teng (Left-Winding Vine, from *Bencao Gangmu*), Jinchai Gu (Golden Hairpin Thigh, from *Bencao Gangmu*), Tongling Cao (Spiritual Grass, from *Tusux Zhenjun Bencao*), Mitong Teng (Honey Bucket Vine).
Tao Hongjing stated: It grows everywhere. It is a vine that does not wither in winter, hence the name Rendong (Enduring Winter).
Li Shizhen stated: Its flowers have long petals and hanging stamens, with yellow and white colors intermixed, and the vine winds to the left; thus it has names such as Jinyin (Gold and Silver) and Yuanyang (Mandarin Duck). The name Jinchai Gu honors its efficacy. *Tusux Zhenjun Bencao* states: Mitong Teng is a Yin-type herb. Its juice can suppress sulfur and control mercury, hence the title "Tongling" (Spiritual/Communicating with Spirits).
**Collection and Explanation:** *Bie Lu* states: Rendong is harvested in the twelfth month and dried in the shade.
Su Gong stated: It is a vine that wraps over plants. The stems and seedlings are purple-red; old vines surviving winter have a thin membrane on the surface, while young vines have hairs. The leaves resemble those of Vicia faba (Broad Bean) and have hairs on both sides. The flowers are white with purple stamens. Some people currently substitute this with *Trachelospermum jasminoides* (Luoshi Teng), which is incorrect.
Li Shizhen stated: Rendong grows in all places. It climbs trees and spreads via vines; the stems are slightly purple, with opposite leaves at the nodes. The leaves resemble those of *Ficus pumila* (Creeping Fig) but are green and have prickly hairs. It flowers in the third and fourth months; the flowers are about one cun long, with one peduncle bearing two flowers and two petals, one large and one small, resembling half a shape. The stamens are long. Newly opened flowers have white stamens and petals; after two or three days, they turn yellow. The coexistence of new and old flowers creates a yellow-and-white contrast, hence the name Jinyinhua (Gold and Silver Flower); its fragrance is very strong. Flowers are harvested in the fourth month and dried in the shade; vines and leaves can be harvested anytime and dried in the shade.
**Flavor and Properties:** Sweet, warm, non-toxic.
Li Quan stated: Pungent.
Zang Qi stated: Slightly cold. To say it is warm is incorrect.
**Indications:** Treats alternating chills and fever, and edema. Long-term consumption lightens the body and prolongs life (*Bie Lu*). Treats abdominal distension and stops downward flow of Qi (Zhen Quan). Treats dysentery due to heat-toxin (bloody or watery); decoct strongly and drink (Zang Qi). Treats Feishi (Flying Corpse), Dunshi (Lurking Corpse), Fengshi (Wind Corpse), Chenshi (Sinking Corpse), Shizhu (Corpse Impregnation), Guiji (Ghost Strike), all wind-dampness conditions, and various swellings/toxins, carbuncles, sores, scabies, tinea, yaws, and other malignant sores; dissipates heat and detoxifies (Li Shizhen).
**Elucidation:** Tao Hongjing stated: Decocting Rendong to make wine for drinking tonifies deficiency and treats wind. Since it prolongs life, it should be gathered and consumed regularly, yet it is rarely used in *Xian Jing* (Immortal Classics). People generally refuse to use easily obtained herbs, preferring rare ones; this reflects the common tendency to value distant things and despise nearby ones.
Li Shizhen stated: The stems, leaves, and flowers of Rendong have identical functions. Ancients regarded it as a key herb for treating wind, removing distension, resolving dysentery, and expelling corpses, but later generations forgot these uses. Later generations regard it as a key herb for reducing swelling, dispersing toxicity, and treating sores, whereas ancients did not mention this. Thus, we know that principles change across time and cannot be judged by a single standard. According to Chen Ziming's *Waike Jingyao*: Rendong Wine treats carbuncles and back abscesses; taking it at the onset yields miraculous effects, surpassing Hongneixiao. Hong Mai and Shen Kuo recorded many prescriptions in detail. Surgeons such as the monk from Danyang, Jianqing from Jiangxi, Wang Qi from Jinling, Wang Zijun, and Liu Chunchen from Haizhou all recorded effective formulas using this herb for back abscesses. Therefore, Chancellor Zhang said: Who would expect extraordinary efficacy from something so humble? This is exactly such a case.
**Attached Prescriptions:** One old prescription, seventeen new prescriptions.
**Rendong Wine:** Treats carbuncles and back abscesses regardless of location (eyebrows, cheeks, head, neck, back, waist, ribs, breasts, hands, feet), yielding miraculous effects. In rural, remote, or poor areas where herbs are scarce, take it with sincerity. Wait for the abscess to rupture, then apply Shenyi Gao (Miraculous Ointment) for excellent results: Take one handful of fresh Rendong Teng (vine), grind the vine and leaves together in a mortar, add a little raw Bingzi Jiu (cake wine), adjust consistency, and apply around the periphery, leaving a central opening for drainage. Use five liang of the vine (beaten with a wooden mallet, avoid iron), and one liang of raw Dagancao Jie (Licorice root joints). Place in a clay pot with two bowls of water. Simmer gently until reduced to one bowl. Add one large bowl of pure wine, boil for ten more times, strain, and divide into three doses. Consume within one day and night. For severe cases, take two doses per day. When bowel movements become smooth, the medicinal power has reached the target. Shen Neihan noted: If fresh material is unavailable, dried may be used, but efficacy is slower than fresh. (Chen Ziming, *Waike Jingyao*)
**Rendong Yuan (Pill):** Prevents carbuncles after recovery from Xiao Ke (Wasting and Thirsting Syndrome). Take roots, stems, flowers, and leaves of Rendong in any quantity. Soak in pure wine in a bottle, simmer over bran-fire overnight, remove, dry, add a little Licorice, grind to fine powder. Make pills with wheat paste using the soaking wine, size of Wuzi (Cocculus indicus seeds). Take 50-100 pills with water or wine. This herb not only treats carbuncles but strongly quenches thirst. (*Waike Jingyao*)
**Five Hemorrhoids and Various [Fistulas]:** Same formula as above.
**All Swellings and Toxins:** Regardless of whether ulcerated or not, or if initial fever occurs: Take half a bowl of natural juice from Jinyinhua (Sweet Vine, including flower, stem, leaf). Decoct to 80%, drink, and apply the dregs topically. Resolves toxins, supports interior, diffuses Qi, and harmonizes Blood; its effect is unique and superior. (Wan Biao, *Jishan Tang Fang*)
**Ding Chuang (Carbuncle-like sores) and Bi Du (Inguinal Abscess):** Same formula as above.
**Hou Bi (Sore Throat) and Ru E (Tonsillitis):** Same formula as above.
**Apply to Swelling to Draw Out Toxin:** Da Jinyin Teng (large pieces, calcined to retain nature), Ye (dried and powdered) each 3 qian; Dahuang (dried and powdered) 4 qian. For initial swelling/toxin, mix with water and wine, apply around the periphery, ensuring an opening for gas release. (Yang Cheng, *Jingyan Fang*)
**Support Interior for Carbuncles:** Treats carbuncles, back abscesses, intestinal abscesses, mammary abscesses, unknown swellings, accompanied by pain, chills, and fever resembling Shanghan (Cold Damage). Suitable for all ages and constitutions. Unformed abscesses resolve internally; formed abscesses suppurate. Ren Dong Ye (Honeysuckle Leaf) and Huangqi (Astragalus Root) each 5 liang, Danggui (Angelica Sinensis Root) 1 liang, Gancao (Licorice Root) 8 qian. Grind to powder. Take 2 qian with 1.5 cups of wine, decoct to 1 cup. Take according to the location of the disease, twice daily. Apply dregs externally. (*Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang*)
**Malignant Sores Not Healing:** Take one handful of Zuo Chan Teng (crushed), add 5 fen Xionghuang (Realgar). Add 2 sheng of water, decoct in a pottery jar. Seal with seven layers of paper, pierce one hole... [Text incomplete].
**Mercurial Poison Sores:** Same formula as above.
**Chronic Sores Becoming Fistulas:** Infuse Rendong Cao in wine and drink daily. (Dai Yuanli, *Yaojue*)
**Heat-Toxin Bloody Dysentery:** Decoct Rendong Teng strongly and drink. (*Shenghui Fang*)
**Five Types of Shizhu (Corpse Impregnation):**
Feishi (Flying Corpse): Moves in skin, penetrates organs, causes stabbing pain, changes frequently.
Dunshi (Lurking Corpse): Attaches to bone/flesh, attacks blood vessels, triggered by seeing dead bodies or hearing crying.
Fengshi (Wind Corpse): Moves in limbs, pain location unknown, triggered by wind/cold.
Chenshi (Sinking Corpse): Knots in organs, pulls heart/flanks, causes cramping pain, triggered by cold.
Shizhu (Corpse Impregnation): Heavy body, mental confusion, frequent fainting, worsens at solar terms.
These are internal "corpse ghosts" attracting external pathogens. Use several hu of Rendong (chopped stems/leaves), decoct to thick juice. Take a piece the size of a chicken egg, dissolve in warm wine. Take 2-3 times daily. (*Zhou Hou Bei Ji Fang*)
**Guiji (Ghost Strike) causing Blue Skin and Pain:** Take 1 liang of Jinyinhua. Decoct in water and drink. (Li Lou, *Guai Bing Qi Fang*)
**Hongzhangjiao (Gout/Lower Limb Pain) with Tendon/Bone Pain:** Powder Lusi Teng (Jinyinhua). Take 2 qian with hot wine. (*Weisheng Yijian Fang*)
**Poison from Wild Mushrooms:** Immediately gather Yuanyang Teng (Rendong Cao) and eat. (Hong Mai, *Yijian Zhi*)
**Mouth and Tongue Ulcers:** Equal parts Chigeng Mitong Teng, Gaojiao Ditongpan, Machixiang. Crush with wine, apply with chicken feather brush to induce salivation/drainage, then heals. (*Puji Fang*)
**Rendong Gao (Ointment):** Treats various swellings, knife wounds, and malignant sores. Take 4 liang Jinyin Teng, 3 qian Xitieshi (Magnetite). Boil in 1 jin of Sesame Oil until charred, strain... [Text incomplete].