（一）主霍乱，消谷，治胃温中，除邪气。五月五日采者上。〔证〕
（二）又，去诸虫毒、丁肿、毒疮，甚良。不可常食。〔嘉·证〕
（一）主消谷，能食。久食之，令人多忘。根∶发痼疾。〔证〕
（二）又，食着诸毒肉，吐血不止，痿黄悴者∶取子一升洗，煮使破，取汁停冷。服
半升，日一服，夜一服，血定止。〔证〕
（三）又，患狐臭、 齿人不可食，转极甚。〔证〕
（四）谨按∶利五脏不足气，亦伤绝血脉气。多食损神，此是熏物耳。〔证〕
（一）和鲫鱼作羹，下气止呕。多食动痔。虽冷而补。热食之，亦拥气不下。甚损人胃
及齿，不可多食，令人颜色恶。〔心·嘉〕
（二）又，不宜和醋食之，令人骨痿。少食，补大小肠虚气。久食损毛发。〔嘉〕
（一）（食之）养神益力，令人肥健。杀石药毒。〔心·嘉·证〕
（二）置酒酱中香美。〔嘉〕
（三）于醋中食之，损人齿，黑色。〔心 ·嘉〕
（四）生黑滑地，名曰“水芹”，食之不如高田者宜人。余田中皆诸虫子在其叶下，视
之不见，食之与人为患。高田者名“白芹”。〔心 ·嘉〕
（一）延年益寿，明目。〔证〕
（二）又，主马毒疮，以水煮，冷服一升，并涂疮上。〔嘉〕
（三）患湿癣白秃，取马齿膏涂之。若烧灰敷之，亦良。〔嘉·证〕
（四）作膏∶主三十六种风，可取马齿（苋）一硕，水可二硕，蜡三两。煎之成膏。〔嘉
〕
（五）治疳痢及一切风，敷杖疮良。〔嘉·证〕
（六）及煮一碗，和盐、醋等空腹食之，少时当出尽白虫矣。〔嘉〕
（七）又可细切煮粥，止痢，治腹痛。〔证〕
（一）主治霍乱，促进谷物消化，治疗胃中温热之邪，祛除体内邪气。五月五日采集的药材品质最佳。〔证〕
（二）此外，能去除各种虫毒、疔疮肿毒及毒疮，效果很好。但不可长期食用。〔嘉·证〕
（一）主治促进消化，增加食欲。长期食用会导致人健忘。根部：会诱发陈旧性疾病。〔证〕
（二）另外，若食用了有毒的肉导致吐血不止，身体消瘦萎黄憔悴者：取子实一升洗净，煮至破裂，取汁液冷却后服用。每次服用半升，每日一次，夜间一次，出血即可停止。〔证〕
（三）另外，患有狐臭的人，以及牙齿不好的人不可食用，否则病情会加重。〔证〕
（四）谨按：能补益五脏不足之气，但也损伤血脉之气。多食会损害精神，这属于熏烈之物。〔证〕
（一）与鲫鱼一起煮羹，能下气止呕。多食会诱发痔疮。虽然性冷但具有补益作用。热食则会阻碍气机下行。严重损伤人的胃及牙齿，不可多食，会使面色变差。〔心·嘉〕
（二）另外，不宜与醋同食，否则会导致骨骼痿弱。少量食用，可补益大小肠的虚气。长期食用会损伤毛发。〔嘉〕
（一）（食用它）能养神增力，使人肥壮健壮。能杀灭石药（矿物药）中毒。〔心·嘉·证〕
（二）放在酒酱中味道香美。〔嘉〕
（三）在醋中食用，会损伤牙齿，使牙齿变黑。〔心·嘉〕
（四）生长在黑色湿润土壤中的，名叫“水芹”，食用起来不如高田种植的适宜。其余田地中的芹菜叶下有各种虫子，肉眼看不见，食用后会给人带来祸患。高田种植的叫做“白芹”。〔心·嘉〕
（一）延年益寿，明目。〔证〕
（二）另外，主治马毒疮，用水煮后，冷却服用一升，并涂抹于疮口上。〔嘉〕
（三）患有湿癣和白秃疮，取马齿苋膏涂抹。如果烧成灰敷用，也很好。〔嘉·证〕
（四）制作膏剂：主治三十六种风邪，可取马齿苋一硕，水二硕，蜡三两。煎制成膏。〔嘉〕
（五）治疗疳积痢疾及一切风邪，敷治杖疮效果良好。〔嘉·证〕
（六）煮一碗，加入盐、醋等，空腹食用，不久之后会将体内的白虫全部排出。〔嘉〕
（七）也可以切碎煮粥，止住痢疾，治疗腹痛。〔证〕
(1) Primarily treats Huoluan (colic with vomiting and diarrhea), promotes the digestion of grains, treats heat in the Stomach (Stomach Heat), and eliminates pathogenic factors. Those harvested on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month are of superior quality. [Zheng]
(2) Furthermore, it removes various insect poisons, Dingzhong (carbuncles/furuncles), and toxic sores, with excellent efficacy. It should not be consumed regularly. [Jia · Zheng]
(1) Primarily promotes digestion and increases appetite. Long-term consumption causes forgetfulness. The root: induces chronic diseases. [Zheng]
(2) Additionally, for those who have ingested toxic meat resulting in incessant hematemesis (vomiting blood), emaciation, sallow complexion, and listlessness: take one sheng of seeds, wash them, boil until they burst, extract the juice, and let it cool. Take half a sheng per dose, once daily and once at night; the bleeding will cease. [Zheng]
(3) Furthermore, individuals suffering from axillary osmidrosis (fox odor) or dental issues should not consume it, as it will exacerbate their conditions. [Zheng]
(4) According to careful observation: it benefits the Qi deficiency of the Five Zang organs but also damages the Qi of the blood vessels. Excessive consumption harms the spirit; this is due to its pungent and warming nature. [Zheng]
(1) When cooked in soup with Crucian Carp (Cyprinus carpio), it directs Qi downward and stops vomiting. Excessive consumption triggers hemorrhoids. Although cold in nature, it has tonifying effects. Consuming it hot obstructs the downward movement of Qi. It severely damages the Stomach and teeth; excessive intake leads to a poor complexion. [Xin · Jia]
(2) Furthermore, it should not be eaten with vinegar, as this causes bone flaccidity (osteomalacia). Small amounts tonify the Qi deficiency of the Large Intestine and Small Intestine. Long-term consumption damages hair. [Jia]
(1) (Consuming it) nourishes the Spirit (Shen) and enhances strength, making one robust and healthy. It neutralizes mineral drug toxicity. [Xin · Jia · Zheng]
(2) Adding it to wine or soy sauce enhances the flavor. [Jia]
(3) Consuming it with vinegar damages the teeth, causing them to turn black. [Xin · Jia]
(4) Those growing in dark, moist soil are named "Shuiqin" (Water Celery); consuming them is less suitable than those from high fields. In other field-grown varieties, insects hide under the leaves, invisible to the eye; consuming these causes harm to humans. Those from high fields are named "Baiqin" (White Celery). [Xin · Jia]
(1) Prolongs life and health, and brightens the eyes. [Zheng]
(2) Furthermore, primarily treats Ma du chuang (horse poison sores); boil in water, drink one sheng when cool, and apply externally to the sore. [Jia]
(3) For wet tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp) and white alopecia, apply Portulaca oleracea paste. Burning it to ash and applying it is also effective. [Jia · Zheng]
(4) Preparation of paste: Primarily treats thirty-six types of Wind pathogens. Take one shuo of Portulaca oleracea (Machi Xian, 马齿苋), two shuo of water, and three liang of beeswax. Decoct into a paste. [Jia]
(5) Treats Ganji dysentery (childhood malnutrition with dysentery) and all Wind pathogens; effective for treating whip marks. [Jia · Zheng]
(6) Boil one bowl, mix with salt and vinegar, and eat on an empty stomach; within a short time, all white intestinal parasites will be expelled. [Jia]
(7) Alternatively, finely chop and cook into porridge to stop dysentery and treat abdominal pain. [Zheng]