味辛、甘，平，无毒。主续绝伤，补不足，益气力，肥健。汁∶去面 。养肌，强阴，
坚筋骨，主茎中寒，精自出，溺有余沥，口苦，燥渴，寒血为积。久服明目，轻身，延年。
一名生菟芦，一名菟缕，一名 蒙，一名玉女，一名赤网，一名菟累。生朝鲜川泽田野，蔓
延草木之上，色黄而细为赤网，色浅而大为菟累。九月采实，曝干。（得酒良，薯蓣、松脂
为之使，恶 菌，宜丸不宜煮。）
田野墟落中甚多，皆浮生蓝、苎麻、蒿上。旧言下有茯苓，上生菟丝，今不必尔，其茎
，《政和》一五一页）
味辛，微温，无毒。主明目，目痛，泪出，除痹，补五脏，益精光。治心腹腰痛。
久服轻身，不老。一名 菥，一名大蕺，一名马辛，一名大荠。生咸阳川泽及道傍。四
月、五月采，曝干。（得荆实、细辛良，恶干姜、苦参。）
今处处有之，人乃言是大荠子，世用甚稀。（《大观》卷六，《政和》一六七页）
味辛、甘，微温、微寒，无毒。主明目，益精，除水气。治血逆大热，头痛，心烦。久
服轻身。茎∶主治瘾疹痒，可作浴汤。一名益母，一名益明，一名大札，一名贞蔚。生海滨
池泽，五月采。
今处处有。叶如荏，方茎，子形细长三棱。方用亦稀。（《大观》卷六，《政和》一五三
页）
【菟丝子】
味辛、甘，性平，无毒。主治接续断绝的损伤，补益不足，增强气力，使身体丰满健壮。其汁液：能去除面部的黑斑，滋养肌肉，强健阴精，坚固筋骨，主治尿道中的寒症、精气自行滑出、小便后有余沥不尽、口苦、燥渴，以及因寒血凝结而成的积块。长期服用可明目，使身体轻健，延年益寿。又名生菟芦，又名菟缕，又名葹蒙，又名玉女，又名赤网，又名菟累。产于朝鲜的川泽田野，藤蔓蔓延生长在草木之上，颜色黄而细小的称为赤网，颜色浅而果实大的称为菟累。九月采集果实，晒干。（用酒处理效果良好，薯蓣、松脂作为它的辅佐药，畏恶茵陈，适宜制成丸剂而不宜煎煮。）
田野废墟村落中非常多见，都漂浮生长在蓝草、苎麻、蒿草之上。旧时说下面有茯苓，上面才生长菟丝子，现在不一定这样，它的茎……（《政和》一五一页）
【菥蓂子】
味辛，微温，无毒。主治明目，眼痛，流泪，祛除痹症，补益五脏，增加精光。治疗心腹腰痛。长期服用可使身体轻健，不老。又名蒺藜菥，又名大蕺，又名马辛，又名大荠。产于咸阳的川泽及道路旁边。四月、五月采集，晒干。（与荆实、细辛配合效果良好，畏恶干姜、苦参。）
如今到处都有，人们却说是大荠子的种子，世间使用很少。（《大观》卷六，《政和》一六七页）
【茺蔚子】
味辛、甘，微温、微寒，无毒。主治明目，益精，祛除水气。治疗血逆大热、头痛、心烦。长期服用可使身体轻健。其茎：主治瘾疹瘙痒，可以制作成洗浴汤剂。又名益母，又名益明，又名大札，又名贞蔚。产于海滨池泽，五月采集。
如今到处都有。叶子像荏（苏子叶），茎方形，种子形状细长呈三棱形。方书中也用得很少。（《大观》卷六，《政和》一五三页）
[Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen)]
Taste: Pungent, Sweet. Nature: Neutral. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Indications: Primarily treats the healing of severed injuries, tonifies deficiencies, augments Qi and strength, and promotes robustness and physical fitness. Juice: Removes facial pigmentation, nourishes muscles, strengthens Yin, fortifies sinews and bones, primarily treats cold in the urethra, spontaneous emission of essence, dribbling after urination, bitter taste in the mouth, dryness and thirst, and accumulations caused by cold blood stasis. Long-term consumption brightens the eyes, lightens the body, and prolongs life. Alternative names: Shengtu Lu, Tulu, Shimeng, Yunü, Chiwang, Tulei. Habitat: Produced in the rivers, marshes, and fields of Korea; vines creep over grass and trees. Those with yellow color and fine texture are called Chiwang; those with pale color and large size are called Tulei. Harvest time: Collect fruits in September, sun-dry them. Processing/Compatibility: Beneficial when processed with wine; acts as an assistant with Dioscoreae Rhizoma (Shuyù) and Pinelliae Preparata (Songzhi - *Note: Text says Songzhi/Pinellia or similar, usually interpreted as specific compatibilities*); adverse reaction with Chenopodium Seeds (Yinjun); suitable for pills, not for decoction.
Distribution: Very common in fields and ruins; they float upon Isatidis Folium (Lan), Boehmeria Nivea (Zhuma), and Artemisia species (Hao). Old texts stated that if there is Polyporus (Fuling) below, Cuscuta grows above; this is not necessarily true now. Its stems... (*Zhenghe*, p. 151)
[Ximingzi (Thlaspidis Fructus)]
Taste: Pungent. Nature: Slightly Warm. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Indications: Primarily brightens the eyes, treats eye pain, tearing, removes bi-syndrome, tonifies the Five Zang organs, and enhances visual clarity. Treats heart, abdomen, and lower back pain. Long-term consumption lightens the body and prevents aging. Alternative names: Jili Xi, Daji, Maxin, Daqi. Habitat: Produced in the rivers, marshes of Xianyang, and along roadsides. Harvest time: Collect in April and May, sun-dry them. Compatibility: Beneficial with Schisandrae Fructus (Jingshi) and Asari Radix (Xixin); adverse reaction with Zingiberis Radix Praeparata (Ganjiang) and Sophorae Flavescentis Radix (Kushen).
Current Status: Found everywhere today, but people claim it is the seed of Daqi (Shepherd's Purse); its use in the world is very rare. (*Daguan*, Vol. 6; *Zhenghe*, p. 167)
[Chongweizi (Leonuri Fructus)]
Taste: Pungent, Sweet. Nature: Slightly Warm, Slightly Cold. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Indications: Primarily brightens the eyes, benefits Essence, removes fluid retention. Treats rebellious blood with excessive heat, headache, and vexation. Long-term consumption lightens the body. Stem: Primarily treats urticaria and itching; can be used to make bath decoctions. Alternative names: Yimu, Yiming, Dazha, Zhenwei. Habitat: Produced in coastal pools and marshes. Harvest time: Collect in May.
Current Status: Found everywhere today. Leaves resemble Perilla leaves (Ren); stems are square; seeds are slender and three-angled. Rarely used in prescriptions. (*Daguan*, Vol. 6; *Zhenghe*, p. 153)