\r景天\pj177.bmp\r
味苦、酸，气平。无毒，一云有小毒。人家园亭，多以盆植。茎叶坚浓，随插随生。
俗名挂壁青，谓无土养不瘁。又名慎火草，因治火疮立差。煎汤浴小儿热刺痱疮，捣烂敷小
儿赤游丹毒。金疮蛊毒兼疗，风惊热燥总医。花香细浅红，带赤白能止。
\r徐长卿\pj178.bmp\r
味辛，气温。无毒。淄齐淮间俱有，卑湿川泽皆生。春暖茂荣，冬寒枯槁。叶如柳
叶两两相当，根类细辛扁扁短小。气嗅亦似，三月采收。粗杵以少蜜拌匀，磁甑蒸三伏曝用
。去蛊毒疫疾，杀鬼物精邪。温疟祛，恶气逐。久服强悍，轻身延年。
\r黄药\pj179.bmp\r
\r黄药根\pj180.bmp\r
味苦，气平。无毒，藤生三四尺高，茎根与小桑类。万州（属广东。）者紧重，他处
者轻虚。十月采根，外科多用。主咽喉痹塞及诸恶肿毒疮疽，治蛇犬咬伤并马走心肺积热。
生捣取汁，亦含亦涂。子肉味酸，消瘿甚捷。收须浸酒，日饮数杯。见效即停，不尔
项缩。
\r石龙 \pj181.bmp\r
味苦，气寒、微温。无毒。生长山谷湿地，九节多味者良。又名龙须，织席堪用
采茎日曝，九月采根荫干。
通小便不利热淋，除内伤不足虚痞。杀鬼疰恶毒，去尿管涩疼。润皮毛槁枯，却心腹邪气。
久服延寿，明目轻身。
败席煎汤，治淋亦效。
景天
味苦、酸，气平。无毒，一说有小毒。人们常在园亭中用盆种植。茎叶坚实浓密，随插随生。
俗名挂壁青，谓无土养不瘁。又名慎火草，因治火疮立差。煎汤浴小儿热刺痱疮，捣烂敷小儿赤游丹毒。金疮蛊毒兼疗，风惊热燥总医。花香细浅红，带赤白能止。
徐长卿
味辛，气温。无毒。淄齐淮间俱有，卑湿川泽皆生。春暖茂荣，冬寒枯槁。叶如柳叶两两相当，根类细辛扁扁短小。气嗅亦似，三月采收。粗杵以少蜜拌匀，磁甑蒸三伏曝用。去蛊毒疫疾，杀鬼物精邪。温疟祛，恶气逐。久服强悍，轻身延年。
黄药
黄药根
味苦，气平。无毒，藤生三四尺高，茎根与小桑类。万州（属广东。）者紧重，他处者轻虚。十月采根，外科多用。主咽喉痹塞及诸恶肿毒疮疽，治蛇犬咬伤并马走心肺积热。生捣取汁，亦含亦涂。子肉味酸，消瘿甚捷。收须浸酒，日饮数杯。见效即停，不尔项缩。
石龙
味苦，气寒、微温。无毒。生长山谷湿地，九节多味者良。又名龙须，织席堪用采茎日曝，九月采根荫干。
通小便不利热淋，除内伤不足虚痞。杀鬼疰恶毒，去尿管涩疼。润皮毛槁枯，却心腹邪气。
久服延寿，明目轻身。
败席煎汤，治淋亦效。
Jingtian (Sedum aizoon)
Taste: bitter, sour. Nature: neutral. Non-toxic; some say slightly toxic. It is commonly potted and planted in gardens and pavilions by households. The stems and leaves are firm and dense, rooting readily wherever inserted.
Commonly known as "Guabi Qing" (Wall-Hanging Green), implying it thrives without soil. Also called "Shenhuo Cao" (Fire-Preventing Herb), due to its immediate efficacy in treating burns. Decoction for bathing infants with heat-induced prickly heat; mashed application for infant erysipelas. It treats traumatic wounds and gu poison, and addresses wind-stroke, convulsions, heat, and dryness. Its flowers have a fine fragrance, pale red color, and can stop bleeding when mixed with red or white varieties.
Xuchangqing (Cynanchum atratum)
Taste: pungent. Nature: warm. Non-toxic. Found throughout the Ziqi and Huai regions, growing in low, damp riverbanks and marshes. It flourishes luxuriantly in spring warmth and withers in winter cold. Leaves resemble willow leaves, arranged oppositely. Roots are similar to Asarum but flatter and shorter. The aroma is also similar; harvested in March. Pounded coarsely, mixed with a little honey, steamed in porcelain steamers during the Sanfu days, then dried in the sun. Removes gu poison and epidemic diseases, expels evil spirits and malevolent entities. Dispels warm malaria, drives away foul qi. Long-term use strengthens the body, lightens the physique, and prolongs life.
Huangyao (Dioscorea bulbifera)
Huangyaogen (Root of Dioscorea bulbifera)
Taste: bitter. Nature: neutral. Non-toxic. A vine growing three to four chi high; stems and roots resemble those of small mulberry trees. Those from Wanzhou (in Guangdong) are tight and heavy; others are light and hollow. Roots harvested in October, frequently used in external medicine. Primarily treats throat obstruction (bi-sensation) and various malignant swellings, sores, ulcers, and carbuncles. Treats snake and dog bites, and accumulative heat in the heart and lungs caused by horse-related ailments. Freshly pounded to extract juice, used both for gargling and topical application. The fleshy part of the fruit tastes sour, effectively resolving goiter. Must be soaked in wine for preservation; drink several cups daily. Stop upon seeing effects; otherwise, the neck may shrink.
Shilong (Lycopodium japonicum)
Taste: bitter. Nature: cold, slightly warm. Non-toxic. Grows in mountain valleys and wetlands; specimens with nine nodes and rich medicinal properties are superior. Also known as "Longxu" (Dragon Whisker), suitable for weaving mats. Stems dried in the sun; roots harvested in September and dried in shade.
Promotes urination in cases of difficult urination and hot strangury (relin). Resolves deficiency-type abdominal fullness due to internal injury and insufficiency. Kills zhu-poison and malignant toxins, relieves painful, obstructive urination. Moistures dry skin and hair, dispels pathogenic qi in the heart and abdomen.
Long-term use extends lifespan, brightens the eyes, and lightens the body.
Decoction of worn-out mats is also effective for treating strangury.