（本经上品）
【气味】苦，微寒，无毒。
【主治】主五脏瘀血，腹中水气，胪胀留热，风寒湿痹，身体诸痛。久服轻身，延年，
不老
【核】曰∶生雍州川谷，及上党，近道亦有之。春生苗，高二三尺，茎色白，似艾茎而
粗。叶色绿，似菊叶而薄。八月开花，淡黄色，结实亦如艾实，中有细子，极易繁衍。艺花
以之接菊。能耐霜雪，蒿属也。叶老可以覆盖，植之可以辟蛇。荆实、薏苡为之使。
绍隆王先生云∶藏真通于心，心藏血脉之气也。藏真高于肺，以行营卫阴阳也。藏而不
行者， 以行之；行而不藏者，棕榈以藏之。
【 】曰∶庄周云，天下之水，莫大于海，止而不盈，尾闾泄之是也。五脏瘀血，腹中
水气胪胀留热，风寒湿痹，此皆留止于中，不能展泄外出， 能使气血展泄外出，唯展则
展众展，唯泄则泄众泄，有以覆盖军行宿舍，易 为掩， 为庐，是反益其留止矣。
（繇于掩藏而后发泄，则其出有根，如人繇屋舍而达门户也。故不出称 ，又安 字卸，
重
（本经上品）
【气味】辛甘，微温，无毒。
【主治】主明目，益精，除水气。久服轻身。
【核】曰∶茺蔚即益母。尔雅名萑、 。刘歆云∶萑，臭秽也。臭秽，即茺蔚。陆机云∶
，益母也。益母，即茺蔚。故曾子见之而感思也。古用实，今用草。盖茺蔚专精在实，取
充盛密尉之义。用草则舍密从疏矣。出海滨池泽，今园圃田野，近水湿处甚繁。二月生苗，
如嫩蒿状；入夏渐高至三四尺，茎四棱，如黄麻茎。叶尖岐如蓍艾叶。茎有节，节节生穗，
丛簇抱茎。四五月间穗开小花，红紫色，亦有白色者。每萼内有细子四粒，粒似蒿子，色黑
褐，有三棱，药肆中往往作巨胜子货之。生时微臭，夏至后茎叶皆枯，根色白也。修治，微
炒发香，或蒸熟，向日中曝干，舂簸去壳取仁，伏 ，制砂，白花者良。
先人云∶生成止在三春，具备肝木体用，诚生荣之物，益母之珍也。
【 】曰∶生成在春，节穗森荣，实作三棱，合天三生木，得木体之全，具五行之相，
大益肝胆者也。茺蔚之名，言能自上按下，从内彻外，丰美备足。何也？十一脏腑，取决甲
胆故尔。故主上明眼目，下输水气，内益精髓，外固形骸。益母者，胎从厥阴始结，产自少
阳发伸，娠前娠后，靡不以肝胆为刍狗者。种种功力，悉以充肝之用，尉木之体，玩索解分，
自
（胎从厥阴始结，指巳亥作胞胎，产自少阳发伸，指寅申之甲拆。）
【本经上品】
【气味】味苦，性微寒，无毒。
【主治】主要治疗五脏瘀血、腹中水气、腹部胀满及余热滞留、风寒湿痹阻引起的身体各种疼痛。长期服用可使身体轻盈，延年益寿，防止衰老。
【考证】曰：茺蔚子生长在雍州的川谷地带，以及上党地区，邻近道路的地方也有生长。春天生出苗株，高度二三尺，茎秆颜色发白，形状像艾草的茎但更粗壮。叶子颜色翠绿，形状像菊花叶但质地较薄。八月开花，花色淡黄，结出的果实也像艾草的果实，里面含有细小的种子，极易繁衍。人们用这种植物作为接穗来嫁接菊花。它能耐受霜雪，属于蒿类植物。老叶可以用来覆盖东西，种植它可以驱避蛇虫。荆实（王不留行）、薏苡仁是它的引经药或辅助药。
绍隆王先生说：人体真元之气通于心，心藏血脉之气。真元之气高于肺，用以运行营卫阴阳之气。真气中不向外运行的部分，由茺蔚子引导其运行；向外运行而不内守的部分，由棕榈皮帮助其固藏。
【释义】曰：庄子说，天下的水，没有比海更大的，海水静止却不溢出，是因为有尾闾穴泄去多余的水，就是这个道理。五脏瘀血、腹中水气、腹部胀满及余热滞留、风寒湿痹，这些邪气都留滞在中焦，不能舒展宣泄外出。茺蔚子能使气血舒展宣泄外出，只有舒展才能带动众气的舒展，只有宣泄才能带动众邪的宣泄。这就像军队驻扎时，如果随意掩藏庐舍，反而会增加留滞。因为掩藏之后才进行发泄，那么发出的气息就有根源，就像人从屋舍走到门户一样。所以不出外称为“留”，又怎么会有“泄”字呢？重在……
【本经上品】
【气味】味辛甘，性微温，无毒。
【主治】主要明目、补益精气、消除水气。长期服用可使身体轻盈。
【考证】曰：茺蔚就是益母草。《尔雅》中名为萑、葎。刘歆说：萑，气味臭秽。臭秽，指的就是茺蔚。陆机说：葎，就是益母草。益母草，就是茺蔚。所以曾子见到它而有所感悟思考。古代使用其果实，现在使用其全草。大概茺蔚专精于果实，取其充实茂密之意。如果使用全草，则是舍弃了密实而采用了疏松。茺蔚生长在海滨池泽，如今在园圃田野、靠近水源潮湿的地方非常繁盛。二月生苗，形状像嫩蒿；入夏后逐渐长高至三四尺，茎呈四棱形，像黄麻的茎。叶子尖端分裂，像蓍草和艾草的叶子。茎有节，每个节上都长出穗状花序，丛簇抱着茎干。四五月间，穗上开出小花，红紫色，也有白色的。每朵花萼内有细子四粒，颗粒像蒿子，颜色黑褐色，有三棱，药店里往往把它当作巨胜子（胡麻）出售。新鲜时有轻微臭味，夏至后茎叶全部枯死，根部颜色为白色。炮制方法：微炒至散发香气，或者蒸熟，在阳光下晒干，舂捣簸扬去掉外壳取仁，伏龙肝土拌制，砂炒，以白花者为佳。
先父说：茺蔚的生长周期仅限于春季三个月，具备肝木的体用，确实是生机繁荣之物，是益母草中的珍品。
【释义】曰：茺蔚生于春季，节与穗茂盛繁荣，果实呈三棱形，符合“天三生木”的理论，得到木体的完整形态，具备五行的相克相生关系，对肝胆大有益处。茺蔚这个名字，意思是能从上往下按压，从内部通达外部，丰盛美好且充足完备。为什么呢？因为十一脏腑的功能都取决于甲胆（少阳胆经）。所以它能上明目目，下输导水气，内补精髓，外坚固形体。所谓“益母”，是指胎儿从厥阴肝经开始凝结，生产从少阳胆经发动伸展，怀孕前和怀孕后，无不以肝胆为根本（刍狗喻指万物自然之理，此处指肝胆在生殖过程中的基础作用）。种种功效，都是用来充养肝的作用，慰抚木的体性，深入探究解析其机理，自然……
[Shangpin (Superior Category) of the Classic of Materia Medica]
[Flavor and Nature] Bitter, slightly cold, non-toxic.
[Indications] Primarily treats blood stasis in the five zang organs, water qi in the abdomen, abdominal distension with lingering heat, bi syndrome caused by wind-cold-dampness, and various pains in the body. Long-term consumption lightens the body, prolongs life, and prevents aging.
[Verification] It is said: Chongwei Zi grows in the river valleys of Yongzhou and Shangdang regions, and is also found near main roads. Seedlings emerge in spring, growing two to three chi high. The stems are white, resembling mugwort stems but thicker. The leaves are green, similar to chrysanthemum leaves but thinner. Flowers bloom in August, pale yellow; the fruits resemble those of mugwort, containing tiny seeds that propagate easily. It is used as a scion for grafting chrysanthemums. It can withstand frost and snow and belongs to the Artemisia genus. Old leaves can be used for covering, and planting it repels snakes. Jing Shi (Wangbuliuxing) and Yiyi Ren are its guiding or assisting herbs.
Mr. Shaolong Wang stated: The Zhen Yuan (True Primal Qi) connects to the Heart, which stores the qi of blood vessels. The Zhen Yuan is superior to the Lung, facilitating the circulation of Ying and Wei qi and balancing Yin and Yang. That part of the true qi which does not circulate outward is guided by Chongwei Zi to circulate; that part which circulates outward but does not store inward is helped by Palm Leaf (Zonglv Pi) to store.
[Interpretation] It is said: Zhuangzi stated, "Among all waters under heaven, none is greater than the sea; it remains still yet does not overflow because the Weilu acupoint drains the excess." Blood stasis in the five zang organs, water qi in the abdomen, abdominal distension with lingering heat, and bi syndrome due to wind-cold-dampness—all these pathogens remain stagnant in the middle jiao, unable to expand and vent outward. Chongwei Zi enables the qi and blood to expand and vent outward. Only through expansion can the multitude of qi expand; only through venting can the multitude of pathogens vent. This is akin to military encampments: if shelters are improperly covered or concealed, it may反而 (instead) increase stagnation. Because venting follows concealment, the outgoing qi has a root, just as a person moves from a house to a door. Therefore, remaining inside is called "retention" (Liu), and how could there be the character "venting" (Xie)? The emphasis lies on...
[Shangpin (Superior Category) of the Classic of Materia Medica]
[Flavor and Nature] Pungent and sweet, slightly warm, non-toxic.
[Indications] Primarily brightens the eyes, benefits essence, and eliminates water qi. Long-term consumption lightens the body.
[Verification] It is said: Chongwei is Yimu Cao (Motherwort). The Erya names it Huan and Lv. Liu Xin stated: "Huan refers to an offensive odor." This offensive odor refers to Chongwei. Lu Ji stated: "Lv is Yimu Cao." Yimu Cao is Chongwei. Thus, Zengzi felt inspired upon seeing it. In ancient times, the fruit was used; nowadays, the whole herb is used. Essentially, Chongwei specializes in its fruit, embodying the meaning of abundance and density. Using the whole herb abandons density for sparseness. It grows in coastal pools and marshes; today, it is very abundant in gardens, fields, and damp areas near water. Seedlings emerge in February, resembling young mugwort; by summer, they grow three to four chi high. The stems are quadrangular, like hemp stems. The leaves are pointed and lobed, resembling leaves of Yarrow and Mugwort. The stems have nodes, each producing spike-like inflorescences that cluster around the stem. Between April and May, small flowers bloom on the spikes, red-purple in color, sometimes white. Each calyx contains four tiny seeds, resembling mugwort seeds, blackish-brown in color, with three edges. In pharmacies, they are often sold as Jusheng Zi (Sesamum indicum). Fresh plants have a slight odor; after the Summer Solstice, stems and leaves wither, while roots remain white. Processing methods: lightly stir-fry until fragrant, or steam and sun-dry, then pound and winnow to remove shells and take the kernels. Processed with Fulonggan Earth (Caulis Longan) or sand-fried; white-flowered varieties are preferred.
My late father said: Chongwei grows only during the three months of spring, fully possessing the substance and function of Liver Wood. It is truly a plant of vibrant growth and a precious herb for benefiting mothers.
[Interpretation] It is said: Growing in spring, with dense and flourishing nodes and spikes, and tri-angled fruits, it aligns with the principle of "Heaven generates Three for Wood," obtaining the complete form of Wood and embodying the interactions of the Five Elements, greatly benefiting the Liver and Gallbladder. The name Chongwei implies descending from above and penetrating from within to without, being abundant, beautiful, and sufficient. Why? Because the functions of the eleven zang-fu organs depend on the Jia Gallbladder (Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian). Therefore, it brightens the eyes above, transports water qi below, nourishes essence internally, and consolidates the physical body externally. Regarding "Benefiting Mothers": conception begins in the Jueyin Liver channel, and childbirth extends from the Shaoyang Gallbladder channel. Before and after pregnancy, the Liver and Gallbladder serve as the fundamental basis (referencing the Daoist concept of natural processes). All these efficacies serve to nourish the function of the Liver and soothe the substance of Wood. Through deep exploration and analysis, one naturally understands...
(Note: The parenthetical note in the original text explains: "Conception begins in the Si-Hai period of the Jueyin Liver channel forming the embryo; childbirth extends from the Yin-Shen period of the Shaoyang Gallbladder channel.")