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味辛、苦，温，无毒。主贼风伤寒发汗，恶气，心腹胀满，霍乱，宿食不消，下气。
煮汁服，亦堪生食。人家种之，饮汁发汗，大解劳乏。
唐本注云∶茎、叶似荏而尖长，根茎冬不死，又有蔓生者，功用相似。（唐本先附）臣
禹锡
等谨按药性论云∶薄荷，使。能去愤气，发毒汗，破血，止痢，通利关节。尤与薤作菹相
宜。新病瘥人勿食，令人虚汗不止。陈士良云∶胡菝 ，能引诸药入营卫，疗阴阳毒，伤寒
头
，主风气，壅并攻胸膈，作茶服之，立效。俗呼为新罗菝 。日
华子云∶治中风失音，吐痰，除贼风，疗心腹胀，下气，消宿食及头风等。
图经曰∶薄荷，旧不着所出州土，而今处处皆有之。茎、叶似荏而尖长，经冬根不死，
夏秋
采茎叶，曝干。古方∶稀用，或与薤作齑食。近世医家治伤风，头脑风，通关格及小儿风涎，
间多莳之。又有胡薄荷，与此相类，但味少甘为别。生江浙间，彼人
罗薄荷。近京僧寺亦或植一、
二本者。《天宝方》名钱草者是。石
薄荷，生江南山石上，叶微小，至冬而紫色，此一种不闻有别功用。凡新大病瘥人，不可食
薄
耳。字书菝 。
食疗∶平。解劳，与薤相宜。发汗，通利关节。杵汁服，去心脏风热。外台秘要∶治蜂
螫。
挪贴之，瘥。经验方∶治水入耳。以汁点，立效。食医心镜∶煎豉汤，暖酒和饮、煎茶、生
食
衍义曰∶薄荷，世谓之南薄荷，为有一种龙脑薄荷，故言南以别之。小儿惊风，壮热，
须此
引药，猫食之即醉，物相感尔。治骨蒸热劳，用其汁与众药熬为膏。
薄荷
味辛、苦，性温，无毒。主治贼风伤寒引起的发汗需求，驱除恶气，消除心腹胀满，治疗霍乱，化解未消化的宿食，以及降逆下气。
煮汁服用，也可以生吃。人们种植它，饮用其汁液可以发汗，极大缓解疲劳乏力。
《唐本草》注解说：茎、叶形状像荏（苏子）但更尖长，根茎冬季不枯死，还有蔓生种类，功效相似。（此条为《唐本草》先附内容）臣禹锡等人考证《药性论》记载：薄荷，为使药。能去除郁结之气，发出毒汗，破血，止痢，通利关节。尤其与薤白一起做成腌菜食用适宜。刚病愈的人不要食用，会导致虚汗不止。陈士良说：胡菝（即胡薄荷），能引导其他药物进入营卫二经，治疗阴阳毒，伤寒头痛，主治风气，壅滞攻冲胸膈，泡茶服用，立即见效。俗称为新罗菝。日华子说：治疗中风失音，呕吐痰涎，祛除贼风，治疗心腹胀满，降气，消化宿食及头风等症。
《图经本草》说：薄荷，旧籍未注明出产州土，如今到处都有。茎、叶形状像荏但尖长，经过冬天根不死，夏秋季节采集茎叶，晒干。古方中：很少使用，或者与薤白一起做成齑（切碎的腌菜）食用。近代医家治疗伤风、头脑风、通关格（指上下不通的危重病症）及小儿风涎，间或多种植它。又有胡薄荷，与此相似，只是味道稍带甘甜作为区别。产于江浙一带，当地人称之为罗薄荷。京城附近的僧寺也有的种植一两株。《天宝方》中称为钱草的就是这种。石薄荷，生长在江南的山石上，叶子微小，到冬天变成紫色，这一种没听说有其他特殊功效。凡是刚大病初愈的人，不可食用薄荷。字书中写作菝。
《食疗本草》说：性平。解除疲劳，与薤白相宜。发汗，通利关节。捣汁服用，去除心脏风热。《外台秘要》说：治疗蜂蜇。将薄荷泥敷贴患处，痊愈。经验方说：治疗水入耳。用汁液滴入，立即见效。《食医心镜》说：煎豆豉汤，用暖酒调和饮用，或煎茶、生食。
《衍义》说：薄荷，世人称为南薄荷，因为有一种龙脑薄荷，所以加“南”字以作区别。小儿惊风、壮热，需要用此药引经，猫吃了它会醉，这是物性相感所致。治疗骨蒸劳热，用其汁液与其他药物熬制成膏。
Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba)
Pungent, bitter, warm, non-toxic. Primarily treats the need for sweating in cases of Zefeng (Evil Wind) and Shanghan (Cold Damage), expels malignant qi, resolves fullness and distension in the heart and abdomen, treats Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome), digests retained food, and directs Qi downward.
Decocted juice can be taken orally; it is also suitable for raw consumption. People cultivate it; drinking its juice induces sweating and greatly relieves fatigue and weakness.
The Annotation of Tang Bencao states: The stems and leaves resemble Ren (Perilla frutescens) but are sharper and longer; the rhizomes do not die in winter, and there are also creeping varieties with similar functions. (This entry was previously attached in Tang Bencao). Minister Yuxi and others verified according to Yaoxing Lun: Bohe acts as a guiding herb. It can disperse stagnant Qi, induce sweating to expel toxins, break blood stasis, stop dysentery, and unblock joints. It is particularly suitable when prepared as a pickle with Xie (Allium macrostemon). Persons who have just recovered from illness should not consume it, as it may cause continuous deficiency sweating. Chen Shiliang stated: Huba (Hutubohe / Mentha haplocalyx var. heterophylla) can guide other herbs into the Ying and Wei levels, treat Yin-Yang Du (Poison), headache due to Shanghan, and govern Fengqi (Wind pathogen) obstructing and attacking the chest and diaphragm. Taken as tea, it yields immediate results. Commonly called Xinluoba. Rihua Zi stated: It treats aphonia due to Zhongfeng (Wind Stroke), expectoration, dispels Zefeng, treats abdominal distension, directs Qi downward, eliminates retained food, and addresses Toufeng (Head Wind).
Tu Jing states: Bohe's place of origin was not recorded in older texts, but it is now found everywhere. The stems and leaves resemble Ren but are sharper and longer; the roots survive the winter. Stems and leaves are harvested in summer and autumn and dried in the sun. In ancient prescriptions: rarely used, or eaten as a minced pickle with Xie. In recent times, physicians often cultivate it to treat Shangfeng (Wind-Cold injury), Tounao Feng (Head Wind), Tong Guan Ge (Obstruction of the upper and lower Jiao), and Xiao'er Feng Xian (Pediatric Wind-Phlegm). There is also Hutubohe, which is similar but distinguished by a slightly sweet taste. It grows in the Jiang-Zhe region, where locals call it Luobohe. Monasteries near the capital also plant one or two plants. The "Qian Cao" mentioned in Tianbao Fang refers to this. Shimobohe grows on rocks in southern Jiangnan; its leaves are minute and turn purple in winter. This variety is not known to have other special functions. Persons who have just recovered from severe illness must not consume Bohe. In character dictionaries, it is written as Ba.
Shiliao states: Neutral in nature. Relieves fatigue, harmonizes with Xie. Induces sweating and unblocks joints. Crushed juice taken internally clears Wind-Heat from the Heart. Waitai Miyao states: Treats bee stings. Apply a paste externally; the condition heals. Jingyan Fang states: Treats water entering the ear. Instill the juice; immediate effect. Shiyi Xinjing states: Decoct Douchi (Fermented Soybean) soup, mix with warm wine for drinking, or decoct as tea, or eat raw.
Yanyi states: Bohe is commonly called Nanbohe (Southern Mint) because there is a type called Longnao Bohe (Camphor Mint), so "Nan" is added to distinguish them. For pediatric Jingfeng (Convulsive Disorder) and high fever, this herb is necessary to guide medication. Cats become intoxicated after eating it, due to mutual attraction of natures. To treat Gu Zheng Re Lao (Bone-steaming Consumption Fever), use its juice boiled with other herbs to make an ointment.