（《日华》）
【校正】《本经》原附桃核仁下，今分入此。
【集解】《别录》曰∶食桃树虫也。
藏器曰∶桑蠹去气，桃蠹辟鬼，皆随所出而各有功也。
【气味】辛，温，无毒。
【主治】杀鬼，邪恶不祥（《本经》）。食之肥人，悦
粪
【主治】辟温疫，令不相染。为末，水服方寸匕（《伤寒类要》）。
（《纲目》）
【集解】藏器曰∶此桂树中虫，辛美可啖。
时珍曰∶按∶《汉书·南奥王传》∶南越尉佗献桂蠹一器。又《大业拾遗录》云∶隋时始
安献桂蠹四瓶，以蜜渍之，紫色，辛香有味，啖之去痰饮之疾。则此物自汉、隋以来，用充
珍味矣。
【气味】辛，温，无毒。
【主治】去冷气（藏器）。除寒痰
粪
【主治】兽骨哽，煎醋漱咽（时珍）。
（《拾遗》）
【集解】藏器曰∶陶注詹糖云∶伪者以柘虫屎为之。此即柘蠹在木间食木之屎也。詹糖
烧之香，而此屎不香。既不相似，亦难为之。
屎
【主治】破血（藏器）。
（《纲目》）
【集解】时珍曰∶此即蝤蛴之在枣树中者。
屎
【主治】 耳出脓水。研
（《纲目》）
【集解】时珍曰∶竹蠹生诸竹中，状如小蚕。老则羽化为硬翅之蛾。
【气味】缺。
【主治】小儿蜡梨头疮。取慈竹内者，捣和牛溺涂之（时珍）。
【发明】时珍曰∶竹蠹虫，古方未见用者，惟《袖珍方》治小儿蜡梨
万毕术》云∶竹虫饮人，自言其诚。高诱注云∶以竹虫三枚，竹黄十枚，和匀
许，烧入酒中，令人饮之，勿至大醉。叩问其事，必得其诚也。此法传自古典，未试其果验
否，姑载之。
蛀末
【主治】 耳出脓水，汤火伤疮（时珍）。
【附方】新六。
耳出水∶苦竹蛀屑、野狼牙、白蔹等分，为末和匀，频掺之。（《圣惠》）。
耳出臭脓∶用竹蛀虫末、胭脂坯子等分，麝香少许，为末吹之。（《朱氏集验》）
耳脓作痛∶因水入耳内者∶如圣散∶用箭杆内蛀末一钱，腻粉一钱，麝香半钱，为末。
以绵杖缴尽，送药入耳，以绵塞定，有恶物放令流出，甚者三度必愈。（《普济》）。
汤火伤疮∶竹蠹蛀末，敷之。（《外台秘要》）
湿毒 疮∶枯竹蛀屑、黄柏末等分。先以葱、椒、茶汤洗净，搽之，日一上。
牙齿疼痛∶蛀竹屑、陈皮各一两，为末，乌梅肉同研如泥，敷之。（《救急方》）
【校正】《神农本草经》原将桃蠹虫附在桃核仁条目之下，现在将其单独分出归入此条。
【集解】《名医别录》记载：这是以桃树为食的虫子。
李藏器说：桑蠹能祛除气滞，桃蠹能辟除鬼邪，它们都随着生长环境的不同而各自具有相应的功效。
【气味】味辛，性温，无毒。
【主治】驱除鬼邪、邪恶不祥之气（出自《神农本草经》）。食用它能使人体肥壮，使人愉悦。（原文此处有脱漏或错简，结合上下文及后世校勘，通常指其补益或安神作用，但依字面直译为“悦”）
【主治】预防温疫流行，使人们不被传染。研成粉末，用水送服一方寸匕（出自《伤寒类要》）。
（《本草纲目》）
【集解】李藏器说：这是生长在桂树中的虫子，味道辛香甜美，可以食用。
李时珍说：查考《汉书·南粤王传》记载：南越尉佗曾进献一器桂蠹。又据《大业拾遗录》记载：隋朝始安郡进献四瓶桂蠹，用蜜渍制而成，颜色紫黑，气味辛香有味，食用它可以去除痰饮之疾。那么这种食物自汉代、隋代以来，就被用作珍贵的食品了。
【气味】味辛，性温，无毒。
【主治】治疗兽骨卡喉，煎煮醋液漱口并咽下（出自李时珍）。
（《本草拾遗》）
【集解】李藏器说：陶弘景在注释詹糖时提到：假货是用柘虫的粪便制作的。这就是柘蠹在木头间吃木屑后排出的粪便。詹糖燃烧时有香气，而这种粪便没有香气。既然不相似，也很难造假。
【主治】破血散瘀（出自李藏器）。
（《本草纲目》）
【集解】李时珍说：这就是生在枣树中的蝤蛴（天牛幼虫）。
【主治】治疗耳道流出脓水。研磨后使用。
（《本草纲目》）
【集解】李时珍说：竹蠹虫生于各种竹子中，形状像小蚕。长大后羽化为硬翅的蛾子。
【气味】缺失。
【主治】治疗小儿蜡梨头疮。取慈竹内的竹蠹虫，捣碎后与牛尿混合涂抹患处（出自李时珍）。
【发明】李时珍说：竹蠹虫在古代医方中未见使用，只有《袖珍方》治疗小儿蜡梨...（此处原文截断，结合下文推测为治疗相关病症）。《万毕术》记载：让竹虫喝人酒，人会说出真心话。高诱注释说：用三枚竹虫、十枚竹黄，混合均匀...许（量词），烧入酒中，让人饮用，不要喝到大醉。询问事情，必定能得到实情。这种方法流传自古典，未尝试是否灵验，暂且记载于此。
【主治】治疗耳道流脓水，汤火烫伤（出自李时珍）。
【附方】新收录六首。
耳道流水：苦竹蛀屑、野狼牙、白蔹各等分，研成粉末混合均匀，频繁撒入耳内。（出自《太平圣惠方》）。
耳道流出臭脓：用竹蛀虫末、胭脂坯子各等分，加少许麝香，研成粉末吹入耳内。（出自《朱氏集验方》）。
耳脓疼痛：因水进入耳内引起的：如圣散：用箭杆内的蛀末一钱，腻粉一钱，麝香半钱，研成粉末。用棉杖绞尽水分，将药送入耳内，用棉花塞住，让恶物排出，严重的三次必愈。（出自《普济方》）。
汤火烫伤：用竹蠹蛀末，敷于患处。（出自《外台秘要》）。
[Correction] The *Shennong Bencao Jing* (Divine Farmer's Materia Medica) originally appended the Bamboo Borer under the entry for Peach Kernel. It is now separated and included in this entry.
[Ji Jie (Collected Explanations)] The *Mingyi Bielu* (Record of Famous Physicians) states: It is an insect that feeds on peach trees.
Li Cangqi stated: The Mulberry Borer removes Qi stagnation, while the Peach Borer wards off evil spirits; each possesses specific efficacy according to its habitat.
[Qi Wei (Flavor and Nature)] Pungent, Warm, Non-toxic.
[ Zhu Zhi (Main Indications)] Expels evil spirits and malevolent influences (from *Shennong Bencao Jing*). Consuming it promotes physical robustness and brings joy.
[ Zhu Zhi (Main Indications)] Prevents epidemic fevers, ensuring non-transmission. Grind into powder, take with water, one Fang Cun Bi (a square-inch measure) at a time (from *Shanghan Leiyao*).
(from *Bencao Gangmu*)
[Ji Jie (Collected Explanations)] Li Cangqi stated: This is an insect found in cinnamon trees; it is pungent, sweet, and edible.
Li Shizhen stated: According to the *Book of Han - Biography of Nanyue King*, Wu Tao, the Commandant of Nanyue, presented a vessel of Cinnamon Borers. Additionally, the *Daye Shiyilu* (Records of Lost Events of Daye) notes that during the Sui Dynasty, Shian Prefecture presented four bottles of Cinnamon Borers, preserved in honey, appearing purple-black with a pungent aroma and pleasant taste; consuming them eliminates phlegm-fluid retention. Thus, since the Han and Sui dynasties, this substance has been used as a delicacy.
[Qi Wei (Flavor and Nature)] Pungent, Warm, Non-toxic.
[ Zhu Zhi (Main Indications)] Disperses cold Qi (from Li Cangqi).
[ Zhu Zhi (Main Indications)] Treats bone splinters stuck in the throat; decoct vinegar, gargle, and swallow (from Li Shizhen).
(from *Bencao Shiyi*)
[Ji Jie (Collected Explanations)] Li Cangqi stated: Tao Hongjing’s commentary on Zhantang mentions: Counterfeit products are made from the feces of Zhe insects. These are indeed the feces excreted by Zhe Borers feeding on wood inside the tree. Zhantang emits fragrance when burned, whereas these feces do not. Since they are dissimilar, counterfeiting is difficult.
[ Zhu Zhi (Main Indications)] Breaks blood stasis (from Li Cangqi).
(from *Bencao Gangmu*)
[Ji Jie (Collected Explanations)] Li Shizhen stated: This refers to the larvae of longhorn beetles (Youqi) living within date trees.
[ Zhu Zhi (Main Indications)] Treats purulent discharge from the ear. Grind and apply.
(from *Bencao Gangmu*)
[Ji Jie (Collected Explanations)] Li Shizhen stated: The Bamboo Borer lives in various bamboos, resembling small silkworms. Upon maturity, it pupates and emerges as a hard-winged moth.
[Qi Wei (Flavor and Nature)] Missing.
[ Zhu Zhi (Main Indications)] Treats "Wax Pear Head Sores" in children. Take those from Cebu bamboo, crush and mix with cow urine, then apply topically (from Li Shizhen).
[Fa Ming (Elucidation)] Li Shizhen stated: The Bamboo Borer is rarely seen in ancient prescriptions. Only the *Xiuzhen Fang* uses it for treating children's wax pear sores... The *Wanbi Shu* records: If a person drinks wine after being influenced by bamboo worms, they will speak the truth. Gao You’s annotation states: Mix three bamboo worms with ten parts bamboo yellow, burn them into wine, and have the person drink it without becoming heavily intoxicated. When questioned, they will surely tell the truth. This method is transmitted from ancient classics; its efficacy remains untested, so it is recorded here tentatively.
[ Zhu Zhi (Main Indications)] Treats purulent otorrhea and scalds/burns (from Li Shizhen).
[ Fu Fang (Attached Prescriptions)] Six new prescriptions.
Ear Otorrhea (Clear Discharge): Equal parts of bitter bamboo borer debris, Wild Wolf Tooth (Aconitum carmichaelii side root), and Bai Lian (Ampelopsis glandulosa). Grind into powder, mix well, and sprinkle frequently into the ear (from *Taiping Shenghui Fang*).
Foul Purulent Otorrhea: Equal parts of bamboo borer powder and rouge base, with a small amount of Moschus (Musk). Grind into powder and insufflate into the ear (from *Zhu Shi Jiyan Fang*).
Painful Ear Pus (due to water entering the ear): Rusheng San (Like-Sage Powder): Use one qian of borer debris from arrow canes, one qian of Nifen (Calomel), and half a qian of Moschus. Grind into powder. Using a cotton swab to remove excess moisture, insert the medicine into the ear, plug with cotton, and allow foul matter to drain. Severe cases will heal after three applications (from *Puji Fang*).
Scalds and Burns: Apply bamboo borer debris powder to the affected area (from *Waitai Miyao*).
Damp-Toxin Sores: Equal parts of dried bamboo borer debris and Phellodendri Cortex (Huang Bo). First, cleanse the area with green onion, Sichuan pepper, and tea soup. Apply the powder once daily.
Toothache: One liang each of bamboo borer debris and Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel). Grind into powder, mash together with Prunus mume flesh (Wumei Rou) until paste-like, and apply to the affected tooth (from *Jiuji Fang*).