（《本经》上品）
【释名】薇芜（《本经》）、蕲 、
颂曰∶蕲 ，古芹芷字也。时珍曰∶蘼芜，一作 芜，其茎叶靡弱而繁芜，故以名之。
当归名蕲，白芷名蓠。其叶似当归，其香似白芷，故有蕲 、江蓠之名。王逸云∶蓠草生江
中，故曰江蓠，是也。余见
【集解】《别录》曰∶芎 叶名蘼芜。又曰∶蘼芜，一名江蓠，芎 苗也。生雍州川泽
及冤句，四月、五月采叶曝干。
弘景曰∶今出历阳，处处人家多种之。叶似蛇床而香，骚人借以为譬，方药稀用。
恭曰∶此有二种∶一种似芹叶，一种似蛇床。香气相似，用亦不殊。
时珍曰∶《别录》言∶蘼芜一名江蓠，芎 苗也。而司马相如《子虚赋》称∶芎 菖
蒲，江蓠蘼芜。《上林赋》云∶被以江蓠，揉以蘼芜。似非一物，何耶？盖嫩苗未结根时，
则为蘼芜；既结根后，乃为芎 。大叶似芹者为江蓠，细叶似蛇床者为蘼芜。如此分别，自
明白矣。《淮南子》云∶乱人者，若芎 之与 本，蛇床之与蘼芜。亦指细叶者言也。《广志》
云∶蘼芜香草，可藏衣中。《管子》云∶五沃之土生蘼芜。郭璞赞云∶蘼芜香草，乱之蛇床。
不损其真，自烈以芳
【气味】辛，温，无毒。
【主治】咳逆，定惊气，辟邪恶，除蛊毒鬼疰，去三虫。久服通神（《本经》）。
主身中老风，头中久风、风眩（《别录》）。作饮，止泄泻（苏颂）。
花
【主治】入面脂用（时珍）。
（被列为《神农本草经》上品）
【释名】薇芜（出自《本经》）、蕲䔶。
苏颂说：蕲䔶，就是古书中的“芹芷”二字。李时珍说：蘼芜，也写作“䔶芜”，它的茎叶柔弱且繁茂杂乱，所以用这个名字来称呼它。
当归被称为“蕲”，白芷被称为“蓠”。它的叶子形状像当归，香气像白芷，所以有“蕲䔶”和“江蓠”的名字。王逸说：蓠草生长在水中，所以叫作江蓠，这是正确的。其余内容见相关条目。
【集解】《名医别录》说：芎䓖的叶子名叫蘼芜。又说：蘼芜，又名江蓠，是芎䓖的幼苗。生长在雍州的川泽以及冤句等地，在四月、五月采集叶片并晒干。
陶弘景说：现在出产于历阳，家家户户都多种植它。叶子形状像蛇床子且有香气，文人墨客借它来做比喻，但在方药中很少使用。
孟恭说：这有两种：一种叶子像芹菜叶，一种叶子像蛇床子。香气相似，用法也没有区别。
李时珍说：《名医别录》记载：蘼芜又名江蓠，是芎䓖的幼苗。但是司马相如在《子虚赋》中写道：“芎䓖、菖蒲，江蓠、蘼芜。”在《上林赋》中说：“覆盖着江蓠，揉杂着蘼芜。”看起来似乎不是一种东西，为什么呢？大概是因为嫩苗还没有结成根的时候，就称为蘼芜；等到结了根之后，才称为芎䓖。叶子大的像芹菜的是江蓠，叶子细的像蛇床子的是蘼芜。这样区分开来，自然就明白了。《淮南子》说：“扰乱人的心神，就像芎䓖与藁本，蛇床与蘼芜一样。”这也是指叶子细的那种说的。《广志》说：蘼芜是香草，可以藏在衣服里。《管子》说：肥沃的土地生长蘼芜。郭璞赞曰：蘼芜是香草，混杂在蛇床中。它不损害其本性，自然散发出芬芳。
【主治】咳嗽气逆，安定惊悸之气，辟除邪恶之气，去除蛊毒和鬼疰（一种由邪气引起的传染病），驱除体内的三种寄生虫。长期服用可以通神（出自《本经》）。
主要治疗身体中的陈旧风邪，头部久治不愈的风邪、风眩（出自《别录》）。煮水饮用，可以止住泄泻（苏颂）。
花
【主治】用于制作面部护肤脂膏（李时珍）。
(Recorded as a Superior Grade in the *Shennong Bencao Jing* [Divine Farmer's Materia Medica])
[Names] Wei Wu (from *Benjing*), Qi Li.
Su Song stated: "Qi Li" corresponds to the ancient characters for "Qin Zhi".
Li Shizhen stated: "Mi Wu", also written as "Li Wu", has stems and leaves that are tender and luxuriantly dense, hence its name.
Angelica sinensis is called "Qi", and Angelica dahurica is called "Li". Its leaves resemble those of Angelica sinensis, and its fragrance resembles that of Angelica dahurica; thus it bears the names "Qi Li" and "Jiang Li". Wang Yi said: "Li grass grows in rivers, hence it is called Jiang Li," which is correct. See other entries for further details.
[Collection and Explanation] The *Bielu* [Additional Records by Famous Physicians] states: The leaves of Xiong Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) are named Mi Wu. It also states: Mi Wu, also known as Jiang Li, is the seedling of Ligusticum chuanxiong. It grows in the marshes and rivers of Yongzhou and Yuanju counties. The leaves are harvested in April and May and dried in the sun.
Tao Hongjing stated: It is currently produced in Liyang, where it is widely cultivated by households. The leaves resemble those of Cnidium monnieri (Shechuangzi) and have a fragrance. Poets use it as a metaphor, but it is rarely used in medical prescriptions.
Meng Gong stated: There are two varieties: one with leaves resembling celery, and another resembling Cnidium monnieri. Their aromas are similar, and their uses are indistinguishable.
Li Shizhen stated: The *Bielu* records that Mi Wu is also known as Jiang Li and is the seedling of Ligusticum chuanxiong. However, Sima Xiangru in his *Zixu Fu* mentions: "Ligusticum chuanxiong, Acorus calamus, Jiang Li, Mi Wu." In his *Shanglin Fu*, he writes: "Covered with Jiang Li, mixed with Mi Wu." This suggests they might not be the same thing. Why? It appears that when the young seedlings have not yet formed roots, they are called Mi Wu; after the roots have formed, they become Ligusticum chuanxiong. Those with large leaves resembling celery are called Jiang Li, while those with fine leaves resembling Cnidium monnieri are called Mi Wu. With this distinction, the matter becomes clear. The *Huainanzi* states: "Those who confuse people are like Ligusticum chuanxiong versus Ligusticum jeholense (Gaoben), or Cnidium monnieri versus Mi Wu." This refers specifically to the variety with fine leaves. The *Guangzhi* states: "Mi Wu is a fragrant herb, suitable for keeping in clothes." The *Guanzi* states: "Fertile soil produces Mi Wu." Guo Pu praised it saying: "Mi Wu is a fragrant herb, confused with Cnidium monnieri." It does not lose its true nature, naturally emitting fragrance.
[Properties and Flavor] Acrid, Warm, Non-toxic.
[Indications] Treats coughing and rebellious qi, stabilizes frightful qi, expels evil influences, removes gu poison and gui zhu (a type of infectious disease caused by pathogenic factors), and eliminates three types of parasites. Long-term consumption can enhance spiritual clarity (*Benjing*).
Primarily treats chronic wind pathogens in the body and long-standing wind and wind-dizziness in the head (*Bielu*). Prepared as a drink, it stops diarrhea (Su Song).
Flower
[Indications] Used in the preparation of facial cosmetics/ointments (Li Shizhen).