味辛，温。主咳逆，定惊气，辟邪恶，除蛊毒鬼注，去三虫，久服通神。一名薇芜。生
川泽。
《吴普》曰∶麋芜，一名芎 （《御览》）。
《名医》曰∶一名茳蓠，芎 苗也，生雍州及冤句，四月、五月采叶，曝干。
案∶《说文》云∶麋，麋芜也。蓠，茳蓠，麋芜。《尔雅》云∶靳 ，麋芜。郭璞云∶香
草，叶小如委状。《淮南子》云∶似蛇床，《山海经》云∶臭如麋芜。《司马相如赋》有江蓠、
麋芜。司马贞引樊光云∶ 本，一名麋芜，根名勒芷。
味苦，寒。主热气目痛、 伤泣出，明目（《御览》引云∶主茎伤。《大观本》无），肠
，腹痛下利，妇人阴中肿痛。久服，令人不忘。一名王连。生川谷。
《吴普》曰∶黄连，神农、岐伯、黄帝、雷公∶苦，无毒；李氏∶小寒。或生蜀郡、太
山之阳（《御览》）。
《名医》曰∶生巫阳及蜀郡、太山，二月、八月采。
案∶《广雅》云∶王连，黄连也。《范子计然》云∶黄连，出蜀郡，黄肥坚者，善。
味苦，温。主风热、死肌、痈伤，口干、舌焦，痈肿不消，喉舌肿，水浆不干。
久服，轻身，明目、润泽、好颜色，不老、延年。一名石鲮。生川谷。
《吴普》曰∶落石，一名鳞石，一名明石，一名县石，一名云华，一名云珠，一名云
英，一名云丹，神农∶苦，小温；雷公∶苦，无毒；扁鹊、桐君∶甘，无毒；李氏∶小寒。
云药中君。采无时（《御览》）。
《名医》曰∶一名石蹉，一名略石，一名明石，一名领石，一名县石，生太山或石山之
阴，或高山岩石上，或生人间，正月采。
案∶《西山经》云∶上申之山多硌石，疑即此。郭璞云∶硌，磊硌大石儿，非也；《唐
本》注云∶俗名耐冬，山南人谓之石血，以其包络石木而生，帮名络石。《别录》谓之石龙
藤，以石上生者，良。
【蘼芜】
味道辛，性温。主治咳嗽气逆，安定惊悸之气，驱除邪气，消除蛊毒和鬼注病（一种以身体消瘦、腹痛为主症的疾病），去除体内的三虫（寄生虫），长期服用可以通灵达神。又名薇芜。生长在河流与沼泽地带。
《名医别录》说：又名茳蓠，是芎䓖的幼苗，生长在雍州及冤句地区，四月、五月采集叶片，晒干备用。
考证：《说文解字》说：麋，即麋芜。蓠，即茳蓠，也就是麋芜。《尔雅》说：靳蒩，即麋芜。郭璞注释说：这是一种香草，叶子细小像委叶的形状。《淮南子》说：形状像蛇床草。《山海经》说：气味像麋芜。司马相如的赋中有江蓠、麋芜。司马贞引用樊光的话说：蘼本，一名麋芜，根部名为勒芷。
【黄连】
味道苦，性寒。主治热气引起的眼痛、流泪，明目（《太平御览》引文说：主治茎部损伤。《大观本草》版本中没有此句），肠中积滞，腹痛腹泻，妇女外阴肿痛。长期服用，使人记忆力增强，不易遗忘。又名王连。生长在河流与山谷地带。
《吴普》说：黄连，神农氏、岐伯、黄帝、雷公认为：味苦，无毒；李氏认为：性小寒。有的生长于蜀郡、泰山的南面（引自《太平御览》）。
《名医别录》说：生长在巫阳以及蜀郡、泰山，二月、八月采集。
考证：《广雅》说：王连，就是黄连。《范子计然》说：黄连出产于蜀郡，黄色、肥厚、坚硬的，品质好。
【络石】
味道苦，性温。主治风热、肌肉坏死、痈疮外伤，口干、舌头发焦，痈肿不消退，咽喉舌头肿胀，连水浆都无法咽下。长期服用，使身体轻健，明目、滋润光泽、面色红润，不老、延年益寿。又名石鲮。生长在河流与山谷地带。
《吴普》说：落石，又名鳞石，又名明石，又名县石，又名云华，又名云珠，又名云英，又名云丹，神农氏认为：味苦，性小温；雷公认为：味苦，无毒；扁鹊、桐君认为：味甘，无毒；李氏认为：性小寒。认为是药物中的君药。采集没有固定时间（引自《太平御览》）。
《名医别录》说：又名石蹉，又名略石，又名明石，又名领石，又名县石，生长在泰山或石山的北面，或者高山的岩石上，或者生长在人间居住区附近，正月采集。
考证：《西山经》说：上申之山多硌石，怀疑就是这种植物。郭璞注释说：硌，是指磊落的大石头，这种解释不对；《唐本草》注释说：俗名耐冬，山南人称之为石血，因为它包络着石头和树木生长，所以名叫络石。《别录》称之为石龙藤，认为生长在石头上的，品质优良。
[Mi Wu]
Taste: Pungent. Temperature: Warm. Indications: Cough with rebellious Qi (Ke Ni), stabilizes惊气 (Jing Qi, startle Qi), expels evil influences, removes Gu poison and Gui Zhu disease (a condition characterized by emaciation and abdominal pain), eliminates three types of parasites (San Chong). Long-term consumption promotes spiritual clarity. Alternative name: Wei Wu. Habitat: Rivers and marshes.
Wu Pu states: Mi Wu is also known as Xiong (cited from Taiping Yulan).
Mingyi Bie Lu states: Also known as Jiang Li, which is the seedling of Xiong. It grows in Yongzhou and Yuanju. The leaves are harvested in the fourth and fifth months and dried in the sun.
Textual Research: Shuowen Jiezi states: "Mi" refers to Mi Wu. "Li" refers to Jiang Li, which is Mi Wu. Erya states: Jin Su is Mi Wu. Guo Pu comments: It is an aromatic herb with small leaves resembling those of Wei. Huainanzi states: It resembles Shechuangzi (Cnidium fruit). Shanhaijing states: Its odor is like Mi Wu. Sima Xiangru's fu mentions Jiangli and Mi Wu. Sima Zhen cites Fan Guang saying: Liben is also called Mi Wu; its root is named Le Zhi.
[Huang Lian]
Taste: Bitter. Temperature: Cold. Indications: Heat-related eye pain, tearing, improves vision (Taiping Yulan cites: treats injury to the genitalia; this phrase is absent in the Daguan Bencao edition), intestinal stagnation, abdominal pain with diarrhea, swelling and pain in the female vulva. Long-term consumption enhances memory and prevents forgetfulness. Alternative name: Wang Lian. Habitat: Rivers and valleys.
Wu Pu states: Huang Lian. Shen Nong, Qibo, Huangdi, and Leigong consider it: Bitter, non-toxic. Li Shi considers it: Slightly cold. Some grow on the sunny slopes of Shujun and Mount Tai (cited from Taiping Yulan).
Mingyi Bie Lu states: Grows in Wuyang, Shujun, and Mount Tai. Harvested in the second and eighth months.
Textual Research: Guangya states: Wang Lian is Huang Lian. Fanzi Jiran states: Huang Lian comes from Shujun; those that are yellow, plump, and hard are of superior quality.
[Luo Shi]
Taste: Bitter. Temperature: Warm. Indications: Wind-heat, necrotic muscle tissue, sores and traumatic injuries, dry mouth, scorched tongue, persistent abscesses/swellings, swelling of the throat and tongue making it difficult to swallow fluids. Long-term consumption lightens the body, improves vision, adds luster, enhances complexion, prevents aging, and prolongs life. Alternative name: Shi Ling. Habitat: Rivers and valleys.
Wu Pu states: Luo Shi is also known as Lin Shi, Ming Shi, Xian Shi, Yunhua, Yunzhu, Yunying, and Yundan. Shen Nong considers it: Bitter, slightly warm. Leigong considers it: Bitter, non-toxic. Bian Que and Tongjun consider it: Sweet, non-toxic. Li Shi considers it: Slightly cold. It is regarded as a Sovereign drug (Jun Yao). It can be harvested at any time (cited from Taiping Yulan).
Mingyi Bie Lu states: Also known as Shi Cuo, Lüe Shi, Ming Shi, Ling Shi, and Xian Shi. It grows on the shady sides of Mount Tai or rocky mountains, or on high mountain rocks, or near human habitations. Harvested in the first month.
Textual Research: Xishan Jing states: Shangshen Mountain has many Geshi (hard stones); it is suspected to be this plant. Guo Pu comments: "Ge" refers to large, rugged stones; this interpretation is incorrect. Tang Bencao commentary states: Commonly known as Naidong; people in southern mountains call it Shixue (Stone Blood) because it envelops stones and trees while growing, hence the name Luoshi. Bie Lu calls it Shilong Teng (Stone Dragon Vine), considering specimens growing on stones to be of superior quality.