味苦，温。主风寒湿痹、死肌、痉、疸。止汗，除热，消食，作煎饵。久服，轻身、延
年、不饥。一名山蓟（《艺文类聚》引作山筋），生山谷。
《吴普》曰∶术，一名山连，一名山芥，一名天苏，一名山姜（《艺文类聚》）。
《名医》曰∶一名山姜，一名山连，生郑山、汉中、南郑，二月、三月、八月、九月采
根，曝干。
案∶《说文》云∶术，山蓟也；《广雅》云∶山姜，术也。白术，牡丹也。《中山经》
云∶首山草多术。郭璞云∶术，山蓟也；《尔雅》云∶术，山蓟；郭璞云∶今术似蓟，
而生山中。《范子计然》云∶术，出三辅，黄白色者，善。《列仙传》云∶涓子好饵术。《
抱朴子·仙药篇》云∶术，一名山蓟，一名山精。故《神药经》曰∶必欲长生，长服山精。
味辛，平。主续绝伤，补不足，益气力，肥健。汁去面 ，久服，明目、轻身、延年。
一名菟芦，生川泽。
《吴普》曰∶菟丝，一名玉女，一名松萝，一名鸟萝，一名鸭萝，一名复实，一名赤网
，生山谷（《御览》）。
《名医》曰∶一名菟缕，一名唐蒙，一名玉女，一名赤网，一名菟累。生朝鲜田野，蔓
延草木之上，色黄而细，为赤网，色浅而大，为菟累。九月采实，暴干。
案《说文》云∶蒙玉女也《广雅》云∶菟邱，菟丝也，女萝，松萝也；《尔雅》云∶唐
蒙，
女萝。菟丝。又云∶蒙，玉女；《毛诗》云∶爱采唐矣。《传》云∶唐蒙，菜名。又茑与女萝。
《传》云∶女萝、菟丝，松萝也。陆玑云∶今菟丝蔓连草上生，黄赤如金，今合药，菟丝子
是也，非松萝，松萝，自蔓松上，枝正青，与菟丝异。《楚词》云∶被薜荔兮带女萝。王逸
云∶女萝，菟丝也。《淮南子》云∶千秋之松，下有茯苓，上有菟丝。高诱注云∶茯苓，千
岁松脂也。菟丝生其上而无根。旧作菟，非。
【术】
味苦，性温。主治风寒湿邪导致的痹证、肌肉坏死、痉挛、黄疸。能止汗，退热，助消化，可制作成煎膏或饵剂。长期服用，能使身体轻盈、延年益寿、减少饥饿感。又名山蓟（《艺文类聚》引用时作“山筋”），生长在山谷中。
《吴普》说：术，又名山连，又名山芥，又名天苏，又名山姜（《艺文类聚》）。
《名医别录》说：又名山姜，又名山连，生长在郑山、汉中、南郑等地，二月、三月、八月、九月采集根部，晒干。
考证：《说文解字》说：术，就是山蓟；《广雅》说：山姜，就是术。白术，就是牡丹（注：此处原文可能有误或指代特定品种，按字面翻译）。《中山经》说：首山的草很多是术。郭璞说：术，就是山蓟；《尔雅》说：术，就是山蓟；郭璞说：现在的术类似蓟，但生长在山中。《范子计然》说：术，出产于三辅地区，黄白色的品质好。《列仙传》说：涓子喜欢食用术。《抱朴子·仙药篇》说：术，又名山蓟，又名山精。所以《神药经》说：想要长生，长期服用山精。
【菟丝子】
味辛，性平。主治接续断裂的筋骨损伤，补充不足，益气力，使身体肥壮强健。汁液能去除面部黑斑，长期服用，能明目、身体轻盈、延年益寿。
又名菟芦，生长在川泽之中。
《吴普》说：菟丝，又名玉女，又名松萝，又名鸟萝，又名鸭萝，又名复实，又名赤网，生长在山谷中（《太平御览》）。
《名医别录》说：又名菟缕，又名唐蒙，又名玉女，又名赤网，又名菟累。生长在朝鲜田野，藤蔓蔓延在草木之上，颜色黄而细的称为赤网，颜色浅而大的称为菟累。九月采集果实，晒干。
考证：《说文解字》说：蒙，就是玉女；《广雅》说：菟邱，就是菟丝，女萝，就是松萝；《尔雅》说：唐蒙，就是女萝、菟丝。又说：蒙，就是玉女；《毛诗》说：爱采唐矣。《传》说：唐蒙，是菜名。又说茑与女萝。《传》说：女萝、菟丝，就是松萝。陆玑说：现在的菟丝藤蔓连接在草上生长，黄红色像金子，现在入药的菟丝子就是这个，不是松萝，松萝自己蔓生在松树上，枝条正青色，与菟丝不同。《楚辞》说：披薜荔兮带女萝。王逸说：女萝，就是菟丝。《淮南子》说：千年的松树下面有茯苓，上面有菟丝。高诱注释说：茯苓，是千年松脂。菟丝生在上面而没有根。旧版写作“菟”，是错误的。
[Shu (Atractylodes)]
Taste: Bitter. Nature: Warm.
Indications: Primarily treats Bi syndrome (obstruction caused by wind-cold-dampness) due to wind, cold, and dampness; necrosis of muscle tissue; spasms; and jaundice. It stops sweating, clears heat, aids digestion, and can be prepared as decoctions or pastes. Long-term consumption makes the body light, prolongs life, and reduces hunger.
Alternative name: Shanji (Mountain Thistle); cited in *Yiwen Leiju* as "Shanjin". Grows in mountain valleys.
*Wu Pu* states: Shu is also known as Shanlian, Shanjie, Tiansu, and Shanjiang (*Yiwen Leiju*).
*Famous Physicians' Record* states: Also known as Shanjiang and Shanlian, growing in Zhengshan, Hanzhong, and Nanzheng. The roots are harvested in the second, third, eighth, and ninth lunar months and dried in the sun.
Examination: *Shuowen Jiezi* states: Shu is Shanji; *Guangya* states: Shanjiang is Shu. Baizhu (White Atractylodes) is Mudan (Peony). *Classic of Mountains and Seas: Central Classic* states: The grass on Shoushan is mostly Shu. Guo Pu states: Shu is Shanji; *Erya* states: Shu is Shanji; Guo Pu adds: Current Shu resembles Ji (Thistle) but grows in mountains. *Fanzi Jiran* states: Shu originates from the Sanchu region; those that are yellowish-white are of superior quality. *Biographies of Divine Immortals* states: Juanzi enjoyed consuming Shu. *Baopuzi · Chapter on Immortal Drugs* states: Shu is also known as Shanji and Shanjing (Mountain Essence). Therefore, *Shenyao Jing* states: If one desires longevity, one should long-term consume Shanjing.
[Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen)]
Taste: Pungent. Nature: Neutral.
Indications: Primarily repairs severed injuries, supplements deficiencies, benefits Qi and strength, and promotes robust health. Its juice removes facial pigmentation spots. Long-term consumption brightens the eyes, lightens the body, and prolongs life.
Alternative name: Tulü. Grows in rivers and marshes.
*Wu Pu* states: Tusisi is also known as Yunü, Songluo, Nialuo, Yaluo, Fushi, and Chiwang, growing in mountain valleys (*Taiping Yulan*).
*Famous Physicians' Record* states: Also known as Tulü, Tangmeng, Yunü, Chiwang, and Tulüi. It grows in fields in Korea, with vines spreading over other plants. Those that are yellow and fine are called Chiwang; those that are pale and large are called Tulüi. The fruits are harvested in the ninth lunar month and dried in the sun.
Examination: *Shuowen Jiezi* states: Meng is Yunü; *Guangya* states: Tuqiu is Tusisi, and Nuluo is Songluo; *Erya* states: Tangmeng is Nuluo and Tusisi. It further states: Meng is Yunü; *Book of Songs* states: "Where do we gather Tang?" The Commentary states: Tangmeng is a vegetable name. It also mentions Niao and Nuluo. The Commentary states: Nuluo and Tusisi refer to Songluo. Lu Ji states: Current Tusisi vines grow attached to grass, appearing yellow-red like gold. This is the Cuscutae Semen used in medicine today, distinct from Songluo. Songluo climbs pines naturally, has green branches, and differs from Tusisi. *Chu Ci* states: "Draped in lianas, girdled with Nuluo." Wang Yi comments: Nuluo is Tusisi. *Huainanzi* states: Beneath thousand-year-old pines lies Fu Ling, above it grows Tusisi. Gao You annotates: Fu Ling is the resin of thousand-year-old pines. Tusisi grows above without roots. The old text's use of "Tu" is incorrect.