即千金子
辛温，有毒。去壳，取色白者以纸包压去油，取霜用。
发明 续随子下气最速，然有毒损人，与大戟、泽漆、甘遂茎叶相似，主疗亦相似，其
功长于利水解毒，故玉枢丹用之，服后泻多，以醋同粥食即止。若脾虚便滑之人误服必死。
黑子疣赘，续随子捣烂时涂之自落，或以煮线系瘤根，时时紧之渐脱。
一名天仙子
子苦寒，根苦辛，有毒。
《本经》主齿痛，出虫，肉痹拘急，多食令人狂走。
发明 莨菪入癫狂方用，然皆用其子耳。故言勿令子破，破则令人发狂。《本经》治肉
痹虫 ，用其毒以攻治也。《千金》治石痈坚硬不作脓者，莨菪子为末，醋和敷疮头，根即
拔出。打扑折伤，羊脂调莨菪子末敷之。莨菪根主治与子不殊，疟疾不止，莨菪根烧灰水服
一钱七即止。恶癣有虫，莨菪根捣烂和蜜敷之。恶刺伤人，莨菪根水煮汁浸，冷即易之，箭
头不出，此亦主之，皆《千金》神方也。狂犬咬人，莨菪根和盐，日三敷之，此《外台秘要
》方也。今人用根治噎膈反胃，取其性走以祛胃中留滞之邪，噎膈得以暂开。虚者误服为害
不测。时珍云∶莨菪之功，未见如所说，而其毒有甚焉，煮一二日尚能生芽，其为物可知矣
。服莨菪、云实、防葵、赤商陆，皆令人狂惑见鬼者，盖此类皆禀阴毒，能使痰迷心窍，闭
其神明，以乱视听故耳。
【续随子】
即千金子。
味辛，性温，有毒。需去除外壳，选取颜色洁白的部分，用纸张包裹并压榨以去除油脂，取其中的药霜使用。
【发明】
续随子下行气机的速度极快，但因其有毒会损伤人体，它与大戟、泽漆、甘遂的茎叶形态相似，主治功效也相近，其特长在于利水解毒，因此玉枢丹中使用它。服用后若腹泻过多，食用醋拌粥即可停止。如果是脾虚且大便滑泄的人误服，必然致死。
对于黑色的疣赘（皮肤赘生物），将续随子捣烂后涂抹，赘生物会自动脱落；或者用煮过的线系住瘤体的根部，经常收紧，使其逐渐脱落。
【莨菪】
又名天仙子。
种子味苦，性寒；根部味苦，性辛，有毒。
《神农本草经》记载其主治牙齿疼痛，驱除寄生虫，治疗肌肉痹痛及拘挛急迫，多食会导致人狂奔乱走。
【发明】
莨菪用于癫狂病症的方剂中，但通常只使用其种子。所以说不要让种子破碎，破碎了就会使人发狂。《神农本草经》治疗肉痹和虫毒，是利用其毒性来攻治病邪。《千金方》治疗石痈坚硬且不化脓的情况，将莨菪子研成粉末，用醋调和敷在疮口顶部，根部的肿瘤就会被拔出。对于跌打损伤骨折，用羊脂调和莨菪子粉末外敷。莨菪根的主治功效与种子没有太大区别，疟疾不止时，将莨菪根烧成灰，用水送服一钱七分即可停止。患有生虫的恶癣，将莨菪根捣烂并与蜂蜜调和后外敷。被恶刺（带毒的刺）伤人，用莨菪根水煮汁浸泡患处，变冷后即更换，如果箭头留在体内无法取出，此法也适用，这些都是《千金方》中的神效方。狂犬咬伤患者，将莨菪根与盐混合，每日三次外敷，这是《外台秘要》中的方子。现在有人用莨菪根治疗噎膈反胃，是取其药性走窜以祛除胃中滞留的病邪，使噎膈症状暂时缓解。但体虚者误服会造成不可预测的危害。李时珍说：莨菪的功效，未见像书中描述的那样神奇，而其毒性却更为严重，煮上一两天还能生出芽来，它的性质由此可见。服用莨菪、云实、防葵、赤商陆，都会使人发狂迷惑、看见鬼怪，大概是因为这类药物都禀受阴毒之气，能使痰浊迷蔽心窍，闭塞人的神明，从而扰乱视听所致。
[Xu Sui Zi]
Also known as Qian Jin Zi.
Pungent in flavor, warm in nature, and toxic. The husk must be removed, selecting only the white-colored seeds. These are wrapped in paper and pressed to remove the oil, using only the resulting drug frost (residue).
[Invention/Commentary]
Xu Sui Zi descends qi with extreme speed; however, it is toxic and harmful to the human body. Its stems and leaves resemble those of Da Ji (Euphorbia pekinensis), Ze Qi (Euphorbia helioscopia), and Gan Sui (Euphorbia lathyris), and its therapeutic indications are also similar. Its strength lies in promoting diuresis and detoxification; therefore, it is used in Yu Shu Dan (Jade Pivot Pill). If excessive diarrhea occurs after ingestion, consuming congee mixed with vinegar will stop it. Misuse by individuals with Spleen deficiency and loose stools will inevitably lead to death.
For black warts or skin tags, crush Xu Sui Zi and apply the paste topically; the growths will fall off naturally. Alternatively, tie a boiled thread around the root of the tumor, tightening it periodically until it gradually detaches.
[Lang Dang]
Also known as Tian Xian Zi.
The seed is bitter in flavor and cold in nature; the root is bitter and pungent in flavor, and toxic.
*Shennong Bencao Jing* states that it treats toothache, expels parasites, and addresses flesh bi (numbness/pain in muscles) with stiffness and urgency. Excessive consumption causes people to run wildly.
[Invention/Commentary]
Lang Dang is used in formulas for dian kuang (mania and madness), but typically only its seeds are employed. Hence, it is warned not to break the seeds, as broken seeds can induce madness. *Shennong Bencao Jing* treats flesh bi and insect toxins by utilizing its toxicity to attack the pathogenic factors. *Qianjin Fang* treats Shi Yong (stone abscesses) that are hard and do not suppurate: Lang Dang seeds are powdered, mixed with vinegar, and applied to the head of the sore, causing the root of the tumor to be extracted. For contusions and fractures, Lang Dang seed powder is mixed with sheep fat and applied externally. The main indications for Lang Dang root are not significantly different from those of the seed. For persistent malaria, Lang Dang root is burnt to ash and taken with water (1 qian 7 fen) to stop the attacks. For malignant tinea with parasites, Lang Dang root is crushed, mixed with honey, and applied topically. For injuries caused by poisonous thorns, the juice from boiling Lang Dang root is used to soak the wound, changing it when it cools down. If an arrowhead remains embedded and cannot be removed, this method is also effective; these are all miraculous prescriptions from *Qianjin Fang*. For rabies bites, Lang Dang root is mixed with salt and applied three times daily, a prescription from *Waitai Miyao*. Currently, some use Lang Dang root to treat ye ge fan wei (dysphagia and regurgitation), relying on its penetrating nature to dispel stagnant pathogens in the stomach, providing temporary relief for dysphagia. However, misusing it in deficient patients leads to unpredictable harm. Li Shizhen stated: "The efficacy of Lang Dang has not been seen as described, yet its toxicity is even more severe; it can sprout even after boiling for one or two days, revealing its nature." Ingestion of Lang Dang, Yun Shi (Caesalpinia bonduc), Fang Kui (Peucedanum praeruptorum), and Chi Shang Lu (Phytolacca acinosa) all cause madness, confusion, and hallucinations of seeing ghosts. This is because these substances all possess yin toxicity, which can confuse the heart orifice with phlegm, obscure the shen (spirit), and thus disturb vision and hearing.