\r戎州仙茅\pj173.bmp\r
\r宁江府仙茅\pj174.bmp\r
味辛，气温。有毒。西域多有，蜀浙亦生。叶青似茅，故此为誉。其根独茎而直，旁
附细根；内肉黄白多涎，外皮粗褐。二月八月采根曝干。梵语呼阿轮干陀，南人呼婆罗门蜜
。咀禁铁器，制浸米泔。去赤汁毒出无防，忌两般牛肉牛乳。主心腹冷气不能食，疗腰足挛
痹不能行。丈夫虚损劳伤，老人失溺无子。益肌肤，明耳目。助阳道，长精神。久久服之，
通
神强记。传云∶十斤乳石不及一斤仙茅，亦表其功力尔。误服中毒舌胀者，急饮大黄朴硝数
杯，仍以末掺舌间，遂旋愈也。
\r芭蕉花\pj175.bmp\r
\r甘蕉根\pj176.bmp\r
味甘，气大寒。无毒。种类不一，地产亦殊。川蜀者作花，大萼堪观；（卷叶中抽
干作花，初生大萼，如倒垂菡萏。）闽广者结实，极美可啖。他处虽有，花实俱无。近岁都
下往往种之，并系芭蕉茎叶颇同，实非其一种也。此指有子者为是，须待立秋后采根。绞
汁服，主天行狂热闷烦、误服金石燥渴、产后胀闷，奇效悉臻；捣烂敷，去小儿赤游丹毒、
大人发背痈疽、风疹头疮，神功立应。蕉油在于皮内，竹筒插入吸来。（如取漆法。）
烦渴饮差，须发涂黑。暗风痫
闷晕欲倒，急饮下一吐便苏。子生青、熟黄，可曝干，寄远北地，以
熟取仁，润心肺生津，通血脉
填髓。芭蕉根性虽相类，医方内不载拯 。但吸其油，亦能黑发。
味道辛，药性温。有毒。西域地区多有生长，四川、浙江也有出产。叶子青色像茅草，因此得名“仙茅”。它的根茎单独直立，旁边附着细小的侧根；内部肉质黄白色且多黏液，外皮粗糙呈褐色。在二月和八月采集根部，晒干使用。梵语称为阿轮干陀，南方人称为婆罗门蜜。咀嚼时禁止接触铁器，需用米泔水浸泡炮制。去除红色的汁液后毒性自消，无需担心，但要忌食牛肉和牛奶两种食物。主治心腹部的冷气导致不能进食，治疗腰脚拘挛麻痹导致不能行走。治疗男子虚损劳伤，老人遗尿及无子之症。能滋补肌肤，使耳目聪明。助益阳气，增长精神。长期服用，可以通神强记。传说：“十斤乳石的功效不及一斤仙茅”，这也表明了它的功力。如果误服中毒导致舌体肿胀，急饮数杯大黄朴硝汤，并将药末撒在舌上，随即痊愈。
芭蕉花
甘蕉根
味道甘甜，药性大寒。无毒。种类不一，产地也不同。四川、蜀地产的芭蕉会开花，花萼很大可供观赏；（从卷曲的叶中抽出花茎作为花，初生时花萼很大，像倒垂的荷花。）福建、广东产的芭蕉结出果实，非常美味可口。其他地方虽然有种植，但既不开花也不结果。近年来京城里往往种植它，并且芭蕉的茎叶颇为相似，其实并不是同一种植物。这里指的是有子的品种，必须等到立秋之后采集根部。绞取汁液服用，主治流行性高热烦闷、误服金石类药物导致的燥渴、产后胀闷，都有奇效；捣烂外敷，可去除小儿赤游丹毒、大人发背痈疽、风疹头疮，神效立现。芭蕉油存在于皮内，用竹筒插入吸取。（如同取漆的方法。）用于缓解烦渴饮水过多，涂抹后可使须发变黑。对于中风痫证、昏晕欲倒，急饮此汁催吐即可苏醒。果实初生为青色，成熟为黄色，可以晒干，寄往北方各地，剥开取仁，能润心肺生津，通血脉填骨髓。芭蕉根的药性虽然相似，但在医方中没有记载其救治功效。但吸取其油，也能使头发变黑。
Xianmao from Rongzhou
Xianmao from Ningjiang Prefecture
Pungent in flavor, warm in nature. Toxic. Abundant in the Western Regions, also grown in Sichuan and Zhejiang. The leaves are green like those of cogon grass, hence the name "Xianmao" (Immortal Grass). Its root is a single straight stem with fine lateral roots attached; the internal flesh is yellowish-white and mucilaginous, while the outer skin is rough and dark brown. Harvest the roots in February and August, then sun-dry them. In Sanskrit, it is called Alunganduo; people in the south call it Poluomenmi (Brahman Honey). Avoid contact with iron utensils when chewing; process by soaking in rice wash water. Removing the red juice eliminates toxicity without risk. Avoid consuming beef and milk. It primarily treats cold qi in the heart and abdomen causing anorexia, and cures spasms and numbness in the waist and limbs preventing movement. It addresses deficiency and exhaustion in men, urinary incontinence and infertility in the elderly. It nourishes the skin and muscles, clarifies the ears and eyes, assists yang function, and enhances spirit. Long-term use promotes spiritual clarity and strong memory. Legend has it: "Ten jin of Rushi (Milkstone) cannot equal one jin of Xianmao," highlighting its efficacy. If accidental poisoning causes tongue swelling, drink several cups of Dahuang Puxiao Decoction (Rhubarb and Mirabilite Decoction) immediately, and apply the powder to the tongue for rapid recovery.
Banana Flower
GanJiao Gen (Sweet Banana Root)
Sweet in flavor, extremely cold in nature. Non-toxic. There are various species with different origins. Those from Sichuan and Shu produce flowers with large calyces suitable for viewing; (the flower stalk emerges from curled leaves, initially forming a large calyx resembling an inverted lotus bud.) Those from Fujian and Guangdong bear fruit that is extremely delicious. Other places may grow it, but neither flowers nor fruits appear. In recent years, it has been widely planted in the capital, and although the stems and leaves resemble those of Musa basjoo (Japanese Banana), they are not the same species. This text refers to the seeded variety, which must be harvested after the Start of Autumn. Extract the juice and ingest it; it primarily treats epidemic high fever with oppression and irritability, dryness and thirst caused by accidental ingestion of mineral drugs, and postpartum distension and oppression, yielding miraculous results. Mash and apply externally; it removes erysipelas in children, carbuncles and sores on the back in adults, and wind-rash head sores, with immediate divine efficacy. Banana oil exists within the bark; insert a bamboo tube to extract it. (Similar to the method of tapping lacquer.) It relieves excessive thirst from drinking, and applying it turns hair and beard black. For stroke-induced epilepsy or fainting with impending collapse, drink the juice to induce vomiting, leading to rapid recovery. The fruit is green when raw and yellow when ripe; it can be sun-dried and sent to northern regions. Extract the kernels to moisten the lungs and heart, generate fluids, unblock blood vessels, and fill the marrow. Although GanJiao Gen has similar properties, it is not recorded in medical formulas for rescue purposes. However, extracting its oil can also darken hair.