一名凌霄
酸微寒，无毒。
《本经》主妇人产乳余疾，崩中症瘕，血闭寒热，羸瘦，养胎。
发明 凌霄花手足厥阴血分药也，能去血中伏火。《本经》主妇人崩中、症瘕，又治
血闭寒热、羸瘦。云养胎者，以有积瘀在内，瘀散则胎自安也，与《金匮》桂枝茯苓丸中用
桃仁、丹皮治妊娠症痼害无异；症瘕、血闭、血气刺痛、疠风恶疮多用之，皆取其散恶血之
功也。若无瘀血而胎息不安者禁用。
一名缠枝牡丹
甘辛，无毒。制雄黄。
《本经》主面 黑色。媚好益气。根主腹中寒热邪气。
发明 凡藤蔓之属，象人之筋，所以多治筋病，旋花根细如筋可啖。《本经》言主腹中
寒热邪气。《别录》言其久服不饥。时珍自京师还，见北地车夫每载之，云暮归煎汤饮可补
损伤，则益气续筋之说，尤可征矣。筋被斫断者，用旋花根捣汁沥断处，仍以滓敷，日二
易，半月即续。
子名营实
酸温，无毒。
《本经》营实主痈疽恶疮，结肉跌筋，败疮热气，阴蚀不瘳，利关节。
发明 蔷薇乃野生之白花者。性专解毒，其实兼能散结，结肉跌筋败疮阴蚀，皆得疗
之。《本经》所主，皆言其实，根能入阳明经除风杀虫，故痈疽疮癣常用之。《千金》治消
渴尿多，以根煮饮。又治口疮之神药。《圣惠》治小儿遗尿，酒煮服。皆取其温足阳明，
而足太阳受荫矣。
凌霄花，又名紫葳。
味酸，性微寒，无毒。
《神农本草经》主治妇女产后余留之疾、崩漏及症瘕（腹内结块）、血闭不通伴寒热、身体消瘦羸弱，以及安胎。
【发明】凌霄花是作用于手足厥阴经血分的药物，能清除血中潜伏之火。《本经》主治妇女崩漏、症瘕，又治疗血闭不通伴寒热、身体消瘦羸弱。所谓“养胎”，是因为体内有积滞瘀血，瘀血消散则胎儿自然安定，这与《金匮要略》桂枝茯苓丸中使用桃仁、牡丹皮治疗妊娠期间宿疾危害的原理无异；对于症瘕、血闭不通、气血刺痛、麻风恶疮等病症多使用此药，都是取其消散恶血的功效。若无瘀血而胎动不安者，严禁使用。
旋花，又名缠枝牡丹。
味甘辛，无毒。可用来炮制雄黄。
《神农本草经》主治面色黧黑。媚好（指其功效）能益气。其根主治腹中寒热邪气。
【发明】凡是藤蔓类植物，形态像人的筋脉，所以大多用于治疗筋病。旋花的根细细如筋，可以食用。《本经》说它主治腹中寒热邪气。《名医别录》说长期服用可以不感到饥饿。李时珍从京城回来，见到北方车夫常携带此物，说傍晚归来煎汤饮用可以补益损伤，那么益气续筋的说法，就更加可以证实了。如果筋被砍断，用旋花根捣取汁液滴在断裂处，仍将药渣敷在上面，每天更换两次，半个月即可接续。
蔷薇子，名为营实。
味酸，性温，无毒。
《神农本草经》中，营实主治痈疽恶疮、结肉跌筋（肌肉结块、筋脉受损）、败疮热气、阴部蚀烂久不愈合，以及通利关节。
【发明】蔷薇是野生的白花品种。其性质专于解毒，其果实兼能散结，结肉、跌筋、败疮、阴蚀等症，都能治疗。《本经》所述主治功效，都是指其果实而言，而其根能进入阳明经，祛除风邪、杀虫，所以痈疽疮癣常用到它。《千金方》治疗消渴症尿多，用根煮水饮用。又是治疗口疮的神药。《太平圣惠方》治疗小儿遗尿，用酒煮后服用。这些都是取其温暖足阳明胃经，从而使足太阳膀胱经也受益的缘故。
Lingxiao Flower, also known as Ziw ei.
Acidic in taste, slightly cold in nature, non-toxic.
The *Shennong Bencao Jing* (Classic of Herbal Medicine) states it treats residual diseases after childbirth in women, metrorrhagia (uterine bleeding), zhengjia (abdominal masses), blood obstruction with chills and fever, emaciation, and fetal preservation.
[Invention/Commentary] Lingxiao flower is a herb that enters the blood aspect of the Foot-Shaoyin and Foot-Jueyin meridians; it can clear latent fire from the blood. The *Bencao Jing* indicates its use for metrorrhagia and zhengjia, as well as blood obstruction with chills and fever and emaciation. The claim of "fetal preservation" implies that there are stagnant blood clots internally; once the stasis dissipates, the fetus becomes secure naturally. This is no different from using Taoren (Peach Seed) and Danpi (Moutan Bark) in Guizhi Fuling Wan (Cinnamon Twig and Poria Pill) from the *Jingui Yaolue* (Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Cabinet) to treat chronic pathological accumulations during pregnancy. It is frequently used for zhengjia, blood obstruction, stabbing pain due to qi and blood stagnation, leprosy, and foul sores, all owing to its efficacy in dispersing evil blood. It is strictly contraindicated for those whose fetal movement is unstable due to causes other than blood stasis.
Xuanhua, also known as Chanzhi Mudan.
Sweet and pungent in taste, non-toxic. Can be processed with Xionghuang (Realgar).
The *Shennong Bencao Jing* states it treats dark complexion. Meihao (referring to its beneficial effects) tonifies qi. Its root treats cold and heat pathogenic factors in the abdomen.
[Invention/Commentary] Generally, plants belonging to the vine family resemble human sinews, so they are often used to treat tendon disorders. The root of Xuanhua is thin like a sinew and edible. The *Bencao Jing* states it treats cold and heat pathogenic factors in the abdomen. The *Bielu* (Recorded Appendices by Famous Physicians) states that long-term consumption prevents hunger. When Li Shizhen returned from the capital, he observed cart drivers in the northern regions carrying this plant, stating that decocting it into soup for evening consumption could replenish injuries. Thus, the theory of tonifying qi and reconnecting sinews is further corroborated. If a sinew is severed, juice extracted from crushed Xuanhua roots should be dripped onto the severed end, and the dregs applied topically; changing this twice daily will result in reconnection within half a month.
Qiangwei Zi, named Yingshi.
Acidic in taste, warm in nature, non-toxic.
In the *Shennong Bencao Jing*, Yingshi treats carbuncles, malignant sores, flesh knots and tendon injuries (jierou diejin), heat from deteriorating sores, genital erosion that fails to heal, and promotes joint mobility.
[Invention/Commentary] Qiangwei refers to the wild white-flowered variety. Its nature specializes in detoxification, while its fruits additionally disperse nodules. Conditions such as flesh knots, tendon injuries, deteriorating sores, and genital erosion can all be treated. The indications in the *Bencao Jing* refer specifically to its fruit, whereas its root enters the Yangming Meridian to dispel wind and eliminate parasites, making it commonly used for carbuncles, sores, and tinea. The *Qianjin Fang* (Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold) uses the root decoction to treat xiaoke (wasting-thirst syndrome) with polyuria. It is also considered a miraculous drug for treating mouth ulcers. The *Taiping Shenghui Fang* treats pediatric enuresis by administering it prepared with wine. These applications derive from its ability to warm the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian, thereby benefiting the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian through connection.