谨按陈藏器云∶生南海山谷，草之状也。味寒，无毒，主天行时气，鬼魅邪精等，
宜
烧之。又于水煮，善洗水肿浮气。与土姜、芥子等煎浴汤，治风疟甚验也。（《大观》卷十
页４５，《政和》页２５８，《纲目》页８２８）
谨按陈氏云∶生岭南及南海诸山。每茎三十根，状似细辛。味苦，平，无毒。主
解毒痈疽，神验。忠万州者佳，草茎功力相似，以水煎服。缘岭南多毒，家家贮之。（《大
观》卷十页４５，《政和》页２５８，《纲目》页７９１）
谨按《广州记》云∶生广南山谷，有荚，长二尺许，内有薄片似纸，大小如蝉翼
。主邪，小男女以绯绢袋盛一片，佩之臂上，辟恶，止惊。此草生南方，故作南北字。今人
多以男女字非也，宜男草者，即萱草是。（《大观》卷十页４５，《政和》页２５８，《纲目》
页１０９６）
按《广志》云∶生海南山谷。陈氏云∶生徐州。微寒，无毒。主霍乱，辟恶气，
衣甚好。《齐民要术》云∶凡诸树木蛀者，煎此香冷淋之，善辟蛀 也。（《大观》卷十
页４５，《政和》页２５９，《纲目》页８２７）
谨按《广州记》云∶生岭南及海隅。苗蔓如土瓜，根相似。味辛，温，无毒。主
一切毒瓦斯及蛇伤。并取其根磨服之，应是着诸般毒悉皆吐出。（《大观》卷十页４６，《政和
》页２５９，《纲目》页１０３８）
据陈藏器记载：这种药生于南海的山谷中，是草本植物。其性味寒，无毒，主治时行疫病、鬼魅邪气等病症，适宜焚烧使用。另外也可以用水煮汁，善于清洗治疗水肿和浮气。与土姜、芥子等一起煎煮成浴汤，治疗风疟非常有效。（《大观本草》卷十页45，《政和本草》页258，《本草纲目》页828）
据陈氏记载：产于岭南及南海诸山。每茎有三十根，形状类似细辛。其性味苦，平，无毒。主治解毒痈疽，效果神奇。忠万州出产的药材最佳，其他地方的草茎功效相似，可以用水煎服。因为岭南地区多毒物，所以家家户户都储备它。（《大观本草》卷十页45，《政和本草》页258，《本草纲目》页791）
据《广州记》记载：产于广南山谷，有豆荚，长约二尺左右，里面含有像纸一样的薄片，大小如同蝉翼。主治邪气，无论男女，用红绢袋装一片，佩戴在手臂上，可以辟除恶气，制止惊悸。这种草生长在南方，所以取名为“南北字”。现在的人多用“男女”二字，这是错误的。“宜男草”指的是萱草。（《大观本草》卷十页45，《政和本草》页258，《本草纲目》页1096）
据《广志》记载：产于海南山谷。陈氏说：产于徐州。性微寒，无毒。主治霍乱，辟除恶气，用于衣物熏香很好。《齐民要术》记载：凡是树木被虫蛀的情况，将此香煎煮冷却后淋在上面，善于防止虫蛀。（《大观本草》卷十页45，《政和本草》页259，《本草纲目》页827）
据《广州记》记载：产于岭南及海边角落。苗蔓像土瓜，根部相似。其性味辛，温，无毒。主治各种毒瓦斯及蛇咬伤。并取其根部研磨服用，凡是中各种毒都能吐出来。（《大观本草》卷十页46，《政和本草》页259，《本草纲目》页1038）
According to Chen Cangqi: It grows in the valleys of the South Sea and is a herbaceous plant. Its nature is cold, and it is non-toxic. It mainly treats epidemic febrile diseases (Tianxing Shiqi), ghostly or evil spirits (Guimei Xiejing), etc., and is suitable for burning. Additionally, it can be boiled in water to wash edema and floating qi (Shuizhong Fuxi). When decocted with earth ginger (Tujian) and mustard seeds (Jiezi) as a bath solution, it is very effective in treating wind malaria (Feng Nüe). (Da Guan Bencao Vol. 10, p. 45; Zhenghe Bencao p. 258; Bencao Gangmu p. 828)
According to Mr. Chen: It grows in Lingnan and the mountains of the South Sea. Each stem has thirty roots, resembling Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin) in shape. Its taste is bitter, its nature is neutral, and it is non-toxic. It mainly treats toxic carbuncles and ulcers (Dujie Yongju) with miraculous efficacy. The variety from Zhongwan Prefecture is the best; other herbal stems have similar efficacy and can be taken orally after decoction with water. Because toxins are prevalent in Lingnan, every household stores it. (Da Guan Bencao Vol. 10, p. 45; Zhenghe Bencao p. 258; Bencao Gangmu p. 791)
According to Guangzhou Ji: It grows in the valleys of Guangnan, possessing pods about two chi long, containing thin flakes like paper, the size of cicada wings. It treats evil pathogens. Both males and females should carry one piece in a crimson silk bag on their arm to ward off evil and stop palpitations/fright (Zhi Jing). This herb grows in the south, hence the name "Nanbei Zi" (North-South Character). People nowadays often use the characters "Nan Nu" (Male-Female), which is incorrect. The herb "Yinan Cao" refers to Daylily Rhizome (Xuann Cao). (Da Guan Bencao Vol. 10, p. 45; Zhenghe Bencao p. 258; Bencao Gangmu p. 1096)
According to Guang Zhi: It grows in the valleys of Hainan. Mr. Chen states it grows in Xuzhou. Its nature is slightly cold, and it is non-toxic. It mainly treats cholera-like disease (Huoluan) and wards off foul air (Eqi); it is good for incense for clothing. Qimin Yaoshu states: For any trees infested by insects, boiling this incense and pouring the cooled liquid over them effectively prevents insect damage. (Da Guan Bencao Vol. 10, p. 45; Zhenghe Bencao p. 259; Bencao Gangmu p. 827)
According to Guangzhou Ji: It grows in Lingnan and coastal areas. The vines resemble Ipomoea Batatas (Tugua), and the roots are similar. Its taste is acrid, its nature is warm, and it is non-toxic. It mainly treats all kinds of toxic vapors and snakebites. One should take the root, grind it, and ingest it; upon doing so, various poisons will be vomited out. (Da Guan Bencao Vol. 10, p. 46; Zhenghe Bencao p. 259; Bencao Gangmu p. 1038)