味苦,有毒。主鼠 。一名百连,一名乌蓼,一名鼠茎,一名鹿蒲。生百余根,根
有衣裹茎。三月三日采根。
味苦,寒,无毒。主疥,诸疮久不瘳,生死肌,除大热,煮洗之。八月采,似庵 。
味甘,平,无毒。主消渴,少气,令人耐寒。生人家园中,大枝长须,
多叶而两两相值,子如芥子。
味酸,无毒。主益气,出汗。一名君莒,一名衍草,一名道止,一名自死。生平陵,
如兰,叶黑浓白裹茎,实赤黑。九月采根。
味酸,温,无毒。主痿痹,一名类重。生田中高地,叶如天名精,美根。五月采。
臣禹锡等谨按蜀本云∶可煮以洗病。
味甘,无毒。主痈肿恶疮,煮洗之。一名臣尧,一名臣骨,一名鬼芭。生平泽。八月
采。
杀鼠,益气明目。一名百合。浓实,生木间,茎黄,七月实黑如大豆。
陶隐居云∶又杜仲子,亦名逐折。
味苦,有毒。主治鼠瘘(一种颈部淋巴结结核或慢性溃疡)。又名百连、乌蓼、鼠茎、鹿蒲。一株生长百余根,根部有衣包裹着茎。三月三日采集根部。
味甘,性平,无毒。主治心腹部的疝气及癥瘕积聚(腹部肿块),口疮,脐部损伤。又名经辩。
主治牙齿疼痛,止渴,使身体轻健。生长在山的北面,茎蔓生,粗细如葵菜,果实光滑细小。
味苦,性寒,无毒。主治疥癣,各种久治不愈的疮疡,能去除死肌,清除大热,需煮水外洗。八月采集,形状类似庵摩勒(一种植物果实)。
味苦。主治身体瘙痒的疮疡,白秃疮(头皮真菌感染),漆疮(接触性皮炎),需用水清洗。生长在房陵。
味甘,性平,无毒。主治消渴病(糖尿病类症状),气短,使人耐寒。生长在人家的园圃中,枝条粗大且长,叶子多且两两相对,果实像芥菜籽一样。
味酸,无毒。主治补气,发汗。又名君莒、衍草、道止、自死。生长在平陵,形态像兰草,叶子黑而浓密,白色包裹着茎,果实赤黑色。九月采集根部。
味苦。主治身体发热,邪气。小儿身体发热时,可用其药液洗浴。生长在山谷中。又名王草。
味酸,性温,无毒。主治痿痹(肢体萎软无力或麻木疼痛),又名类重。生长在田地的高处,叶子像天名精(一种植物),根部美观。五月采集。臣禹锡等人考证蜀本草记载说:可以煮水用来洗浴治疗疾病。
味甘,无毒。主治痈肿恶疮,需煮水外洗。又名臣尧、臣骨、鬼芭。生长在沼泽地带。八月采集。
杀灭老鼠,补气明目。又名百合。果实浓密,生长在树林间,茎为黄色,七月时果实变黑如大豆。陶隐居说:又有一种杜仲子,也名叫逐折。
主治咳嗽气逆,补益肺气,安定五脏。又名薰(音同“或”)、玉荆。三月采集,阴干。
Bitter in flavor, toxic. It primarily treats scrofula (tuberculous lymphadenitis of the neck). Also known as Bailian, Wuliao, Shujing, and Lupu. A single plant produces over a hundred roots; the roots are wrapped with a covering around the stem. The roots are harvested on the third day of the third lunar month.
Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats hernia and mass accumulation (zhengjia) in the heart and abdomen, mouth ulcers, and umbilical injuries. Also known as Jingbian.
It primarily treats toothache, relieves thirst, and makes the body feel light. It grows on the shady side of mountains, with creeping stems as thick as sunflower stalks, and smooth, small seeds.
Bitter in flavor, cold in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats tinea corporis, various chronic sores that do not heal, removes necrotic tissue, and clears intense heat; it should be boiled for washing. Harvested in August, resembling the fruit of Phyllanthus emblica.
Bitter in flavor. It primarily treats pruritic sores, white tinea capitis (white ringworm), and lacquer dermatitis; wash with decoction. Grows in Fangling.
Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats xiaoke (wasting-thirst syndrome), shortness of breath, and enhances cold tolerance. Grows in household gardens, with large, long branches, numerous leaves arranged oppositely, and seeds resembling mustard seeds.
Sour in flavor, non-toxic. It primarily tonifies qi and induces sweating. Also known as Junju, Yanc grass, Daozhi, and Zisi. Grows in Pingling, resembling orchids, with dark, dense leaves and white sheaths around the stem; fruits are reddish-black. Roots are harvested in September.
Bitter in flavor. It primarily treats fever and pathogenic factors. For children with fever, use for bathing. Grows in mountain valleys. Also known as Wangcao.
Sour in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats flaccidity and bi-syndrome (impairment of sensation and movement). Also known as Leichong. Grows in high ground in fields, with leaves resembling those of *Bidens pilosa*, and beautiful roots. Harvested in May. Chen Yuxi and others verified according to the Shu Bencao: "It can be boiled for bathing to treat diseases."
Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. It primarily treats carbuncles and malignant sores; boil for washing. Also known as Chenyao, Chengu, and Guiba. Grows in marshes. Harvested in August.
Kills rats, tonifies qi, and brightens the eyes. Also known as Baihe. Fruits are dense, growing among trees, with yellow stems; fruits turn black like soybeans in July. Tao Hongjing stated: "Also, Eucommia seeds are also called Zhuzhe."
It primarily treats cough with rebellious qi, benefits lung qi, and calms the five zang organs. Also known as Xun (pronounced 'huo') and Yujing. Harvested in March, dried in shade.
Pungent in flavor, toxic. Apply hot compresses for carbuncles and abdominal distension (skin swelling). Also known as Gaoyu and Zaizao.
Bitter in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats ear disorders. Also known as Maer.