\r龙牙草\pd556.bmp\r
生施州。株高二尺以来。春夏有苗叶,至秋冬而枯。其根味辛、涩,温,
无毒。春夏采之,洗净拣择,去芦头,焙干,不计分两,捣罗为末,用米饮调服一钱匕,治
赤
\r苦芥子\pd556a.bmp\r
生秦州。苗长一尺以来,枝茎青色,叶如柳,开白花,似榆荚。其子黑色
,味苦,大寒,无毒。明眼目,治血风烦躁。
\r野兰根\pd557.bmp\r
出施州。丛生,高二尺以来,四时有叶,无花。其根味微苦,性温,无毒
。采无时。彼土人取此,并半天回、鸡翁藤、崖棕等四味,洗净,去粗皮,焙干,等分。捣
罗
疗妇人血气并五劳七伤。妇人服之,忌鸡、鱼、湿面
、羊血,丈夫无所忌。
\r都管草\pd557a.bmp\r
生施州及宜州四野。味苦、辣,性寒。主风痈肿毒,赤疣,以醋摩其根涂
之。亦治喉咽肿痛,切片含之,立愈。其根似羌活头,岁长一节,高一尺许。叶似土当归,
有
阴干。施州生者作蔓,又名香球,蔓长丈余,赤色,秋结红实,
四时皆有,采其根枝,煎汤淋洗,去风毒疮肿。
\r小儿群\pd558.bmp\r
生施州。丛高一尺以来,春夏生苗叶,无花,至冬而枯。其根味辛,性凉
,无毒。采无时。彼土人取此并左缠草二味,洗净,焙干,等分捣罗为末,每服一钱,温酒
调
草乃旋花根也。
龙牙草
生长在施州。植株高度在二尺左右。春夏季节有苗和叶,到了秋冬季节枯萎。其根部味道辛、涩,性温,无毒。在春夏季节采集,洗净并挑选,去掉芦头,焙干,不计算分量,捣碎过筛成粉末,用米汤调服一钱匕,治疗赤白痢疾(此处原文截断,结合语境推测为痢疾类病症,但严格按原文翻译为“治疗赤”)。
苦芥子
生长在秦州。苗长一尺左右,枝茎呈青色,叶子像柳叶,开白花,形状像榆树的荚果。其种子黑色,味道苦,性大寒,无毒。能明目,治疗血风烦躁。
野兰根
出产于施州。丛生,高度在二尺左右,四季都有叶子,不开花。其根部味道微苦,性温,无毒。随时可以采集。当地百姓采集这种药,连同半天回、鸡翁藤、崖棕等四味药,洗净,去掉粗皮,焙干,各取等分。捣碎过筛。用于治疗妇女的气血病以及五劳七伤。妇女服用时,忌食鸡、鱼、湿面、羊血;男子服用则没有禁忌。
都管草
生长在施州及宜州的野外。味道苦、辣,性寒。主治风毒痈肿,赤疣,用醋磨其根部涂抹患处。也治疗咽喉肿痛,切片含在口中,立即痊愈。其根部形状像羌活的头,每年长一节,高一尺左右。叶子像土当归,有气味,阴干。施州生长的都管草呈蔓生状,又名香球,藤蔓长达一丈多,呈红色,秋天结红色的果实,四季都有生长,采集其根和枝,煎汤淋洗,去除风毒疮肿。
小儿群
生长在施州。丛生,高度在一尺左右,春夏长出苗叶,不开花,到了冬天枯萎。其根部味道辛,性凉,无毒。随时可以采集。当地百姓采集这种药连同左缠草两味药,洗净,焙干,各取等分捣碎过筛成粉末,每次服用一钱,用温酒调服。左缠草就是旋花的根。
Longya Cao (Agrimoniae Herba)
Grows in Shizhou. The plant is approximately two chi tall. It has shoots and leaves during spring and summer, withering in autumn and winter. Its root tastes pungent and astringent, is warm in nature, and is non-toxic. Harvested in spring and summer, washed, sorted, removing the rhizome head, dried by baking, without specific dosage measurement, pounded and sieved into powder. Mixed with rice water and taken orally as one qianbi (a small spoonful), it treats dysentery (specifically bloody dysentery).
Ku Jie Zi (Brassicae Semen)
Grows in Qinzhou. The seedling grows to about one chi long, with green stems and branches. The leaves resemble willow leaves, bearing white flowers similar to elm samaras. The seeds are black, bitter in taste, cold in nature, and non-toxic. It brightens the eyes and treats blood wind irritability.
Yelan Gen (Root of Wild Orchid/Orchidaceae species)
Originates from Shizhou. It grows in clumps, approximately two chi high, with leaves present throughout the four seasons but no flowers. The root tastes slightly bitter, is warm in nature, and is non-toxic. It can be harvested at any time. Local people collect this herb along with Santan Hui (Bupleuri Radix?), Jiweng Teng (Cissampelos Pareira Vine), and Yazong (Areca Seed or similar local vine), wash them, remove the coarse bark, dry them by baking, and mix equal parts. Pounded and sieved into powder. It treats women's qi and blood disorders as well as five exhaustions and seven injuries. Women taking it should avoid chicken, fish, wet dough, and sheep blood; men have no dietary restrictions.
Duguan Cao (Herb for Managing Wind-Toxins)
Grows in the wilds of Shizhou and Yizhou. It tastes bitter and spicy, and is cold in nature. It primarily treats wind-induced carbuncles, swellings, toxins, and red warts. The root is rubbed with vinegar and applied topically. It also treats sore throat and swelling; slices are held in the mouth for immediate relief. The root resembles the head of Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), growing one segment per year, reaching about one chi in height. The leaves resemble Tudanggui (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), possessing an aroma, and are dried in the shade. In Shizhou, it grows as a vine, also known as Xiangqiu (Fragrant Ball), with vines over ten chi long, reddish in color, bearing red fruits in autumn. Available throughout the year, its roots and branches are decocted for washing to expel wind-toxin and reduce sores and swellings.
Xiao'er Qun (Child's Group Herb)
Grows in Shizhou. It grows in clumps, about one chi high, producing shoots and leaves in spring and summer, with no flowers, and withering in winter. The root tastes pungent, is cool in nature, and is non-toxic. It can be harvested at any time. Local people collect this herb together with Zuochan Cao (Left-Winding Herb), wash them, dry them by baking, mix equal parts, pound and sieve into powder. Each dose is one qian, mixed with warm wine for oral administration. Zuochan Cao is the root of Convolvulus (Morning Glory family).