（宋开宝）
好者尤称毒药，不得轻下毒手。
【气味】苦辛温，无毒。
【主治】主心腹痛，中恶、疰忤、鬼气，霍乱，冷气，吐酸水，解毒，食饮不消，酒研
服之
【核】曰∶生西戎、广南诸州，江浙或有之。三月生苗，在田野间。茎如钱大，高二三
尺。叶色青白，长一二尺，大五六寸，颇类 荷。五月黄花作穗，花头微紫。根如生姜，而
术在根下，状如鸡鸭卵，大小不一。好恶并生，恶者有毒，西人取之，先放羊食，不食者，
弃之。陈藏器云∶一名蓬莪，黑色；二名术，黄色；三名波杀，味甘有大毒也。修事，九月
采术，削去粗皮，蒸熟曝干，临用时，于沙盆中醋磨令尽，然后火畔 干，重筛过用。
【 】曰∶蓬莪术，恶草 也。根形如卵，好恶并生，恶者大毒杀人，好者毒药攻疾。
谐
声逢我戍，若逢君之恶，取戈自持，击伤以灭之也。气味辛温，对待冷恶疰鬼为因，变迁种
种形证，非此入破，未易剪除耳。
（宋开宝）
四王忉 共相抱，夜摩执手兜率 ，他化自在眼相觑，此则名为六欲乐。
【气味】甘温，无毒。
【主治】主折伤，消结肿恶疮，生肌，止腰痛，除粉刺 ，妇人乳痈，肛门肿痛。
【核】曰∶出朗州，及南中，今闽、广诸郡，杭、越、全、岳亦有。蔓岁一枯，根则不
死，春复旋生，亦可子种。种时须雌雄相配，红绳扎定，排埋土中，及其生也，则去其雄，
方结有子。作藤布叶，都似薯蓣，但叶作五丫，色稍嫩绿。四月黄华，六月结实，生时青碧，
熟则红黄，壳有软刺，累累如苦瓜锦荔枝状。每一实有子数十枚，长三四分，圆扁 ，形
状如鳖，一头尖者，雄种也。八月采取，中仁青绿。修事，去油用。
【 】曰∶蔓草曰木，以用言也；实核曰鳖，以形举也。言能以疏泄为己任，根身之结
者则疏之，壅者则泄之。经云∶肝主疏泄，宁独二阴而已乎。
（药有雌雄，此指枝干已成，别花实之有无，或形色之相肖，假喻而言也。若何首乌，
色分赤白，两藤时相交解，如天上夫妻，目视执手，以为淫事者也。唯顿逊国，有木曰互婚，
华似牡丹，根干之间，实有其具，昼则分开，夜则联合，如人间夫妇，实有淫业者也。独木
鳖子，胚胎未兆，先为匹配而后生，生而后有子，此又雌雄之异类者矣。传云，未有学养子
而后嫁，此更学养子而后生。）
（宋《开宝本草》记载）
品质优良的蓬莪术尤其被称为毒药，不可轻易使用猛药。
【气味】味苦、辛，性温，无毒。
【主治】主要治疗心腹疼痛，中恶邪之气、疰忤（一种由鬼祟或外邪引起的精神恍惚、腹痛等病证）、鬼气（泛指各种怪异的致病因素），霍乱，冷气（寒邪凝滞），呕吐酸水，解毒，饮食不消化。用酒研磨后服用。
【核】曰：产于西戎、广南各州，江浙地区也有生长。三月生苗，生长在田野间。茎如铜钱大小，高二三尺。叶子青白色，长一二尺，宽五六寸，很像荷叶。五月开黄花成穗状，花头微紫。根像生姜，但“术”长在根下，形状像鸡鸭蛋，大小不一。好品和坏品一起生长，坏品有毒，西域人采集它时，先让羊吃，羊不吃就扔掉。陈藏器说：一名蓬莪，颜色黑；二名术，颜色黄；三名波杀，味甘但有大毒。炮制方法：九月采挖术，削去粗皮，蒸熟后晒干，临用时在沙盆中用醋磨尽，然后在火旁烘干，过细筛后使用。
【谐声】曰：蓬莪术是恶草。根形如卵，好坏混生，坏的大毒能杀人，好的以毒药攻治病疾。谐音“逢我戍”，如同遇到君主的厌恶，拿起戈自守，击伤以消灭它。气味辛温，针对冷恶、疰鬼等病因，变化出种种形态症状，若非此药深入攻破，难以剪除。
（宋《开宝本草》记载）
四王与忉利天众共同相抱，夜摩天众执手，兜率天与他化自在天眼眸相对，这便称为六欲天的快乐。
【气味】味甘，性温，无毒。
【主治】主要治疗跌打损伤，消除结肿恶疮，生肌，止腰痛，去除粉刺，妇人乳痈（乳腺炎），肛门肿痛。
【核】曰：产于朗州及南方地区，如今福建、广东各郡，杭州、越州、全州、岳州也有。藤蔓每年枯萎一次，根却不死，春天重新生长，也可以用种子繁殖。种植时需要雌雄配对，用红绳扎紧，排列埋入土中，等到生长时，去掉雄株，才能结出果实。藤叶都像薯蓣，只是叶子呈五叉状，颜色稍嫩绿。四月开黄花，六月结果实，生时青绿色，熟时红黄色，壳上有软刺，累累如苦瓜、锦荔枝的样子。每个果实有几十枚种子，长三四分，圆扁，形状像鳖，一头尖的，是雄种。八月采收，中间仁为青绿色。炮制方法：去油后使用。
【谐声】曰：蔓草称“木”，是从用途而言；果实核称“鳖”，是从形状而言。意思是能以疏泄为己任，身体内部的结聚则疏通它，壅滞则排泄它。经书说：肝主疏泄，难道仅仅局限于前后二阴吗？
（药有雌雄之分，这里指枝干已成，区别花实的有无，或颜色的相似，是借喻而言。如何首乌，颜色分赤白，两藤时常相交解，如天上夫妻，目视执手，被视为淫事。唯有顿逊国，有一种树叫互婚，花似牡丹，根干之间，确实有其器官，白天分开，夜晚联合，如人间夫妇，确有淫业。唯独木鳖子，胚胎未显之前，先匹配而后生长，生长后才有子，这是又一种雌雄异类的情况了。传说：没有先学养孩子然后才出嫁的，这里是更先学养孩子然后才出生的。）
(Song Dynasty *Kaibao Bencao* records)
The high-quality Ezhhu (Curcuma zedoaria) is particularly referred to as a poisonous drug and should not be used lightly or aggressively.
[Flavor and Nature] Bitter, acrid, warm, non-toxic.
[Indications] Primarily treats heart and abdominal pain, Zhong'e (sudden illness caused by evil qi), Zhuwu (a condition characterized by mental confusion and abdominal pain caused by external pathogens or "ghostly" influences), Guiqi (pathogenic factors of various strange origins), Huoluan (cholera-like syndrome with vomiting and diarrhea), Lengqi (cold pathogen stagnation), vomiting of sour fluid, detoxification, and indigestion. Take it after grinding with wine.
[Analysis] Says: It grows in Xirong, Guangnan prefectures, and also in Jiangzhe regions. Seedlings emerge in the third lunar month in fields. The stem is as thick as a coin, two to three chi tall. Leaves are blue-white, one to two chi long, five to six cun wide, resembling lotus leaves. In the fifth lunar month, yellow flowers appear in spikes, with slightly purple flower heads. The root resembles ginger, but the "Zhu" part is located below the root, shaped like chicken or duck eggs, varying in size. Good and bad varieties grow together; the bad ones are toxic. People from the Western Regions test them by feeding them to sheep; if the sheep refuse to eat, they discard them. Chen Cangqi stated: One name is Peng'e, black in color; another is Zhu, yellow in color; a third is Bosha, sweet in taste but highly toxic. Processing method: Harvest the Zhu in the ninth lunar month, peel off the rough skin, steam until cooked, then dry in the sun. When needed, grind it completely in a mortar with vinegar, dry it near fire, sieve finely, and use.
[Phonetic Interpretation] Says: Peng'e Zhu is an evil herb. Its root shape is like an egg, with good and bad varieties mixed. The bad ones are highly toxic and can kill humans, while the good ones act as poisons to attack diseases. The phonetic association "Feng Wo Shu" implies encountering what the ruler dislikes, taking up weapons for self-defense, and striking to eliminate it. The flavor is acrid and warm, countering cold, evil, Zhu, and ghostly causes. Since these conditions manifest in various forms and symptoms, unless this herb penetrates and breaks through, they are difficult to eradicate.
(Song Dynasty *Kaibao Bencao* records)
The Four Kings embrace each other, the Yama gods hold hands, the Tusita and Paranirmitavasavartin gods gaze at each other; this is called the joy of the Six Desire Heavens.
[Flavor and Nature] Sweet, warm, non-toxic.
[Indications] Primarily treats traumatic injuries, resolves nodules and swelling, heals malignant sores, promotes tissue regeneration, relieves lower back pain, removes acne, treats breast abscesses in women, and alleviates anal swelling and pain.
[Analysis] Says: It originates from Langzhou and southern regions. Currently found in Fujian, Guangdong prefectures, as well as Hangzhou, Yuezhou, Quanzhou, and Yuezhou. The vine dies back annually, but the roots survive and sprout again in spring. It can also be propagated by seeds. Planting requires pairing male and female plants, tying them with red string, arranging them in rows, and burying them in soil. Once growing, remove the male plant to allow fruit set. The vines and leaves resemble Dioscorea (yam), but the leaves have five lobes and are a lighter green. Yellow flowers bloom in the fourth lunar month, fruits mature in the sixth. Unripe fruits are blue-green, turning red-yellow when ripe. The shell has soft spines, clustered like bitter melons or Lychee. Each fruit contains dozens of seeds, 3-4 fen long, round and flat, shaped like a turtle/bat. Those pointed at one end are male seeds. Harvest in the eighth lunar month; the kernel inside is blue-green. Processing method: Remove oil before use.
[Phonetic Interpretation] Says: Vining herbs are called "Mu" (wood/tree) based on their usage; the nut/seed is called "Bie" (turtle/bat) based on its shape. This signifies that it takes the initiative to dredge and drain. It dredges blockages in the body and drains stagnation. The Classics state: The Liver governs dredging and draining. Does this apply only to the two lower orifices?
(Note: The concept of "male and female" in herbs here refers to the differentiation of branches versus flowers/fruits, or similarities in color and form, used as metaphors. For example, Polygonum multiflorum (He Shou Wu) has red and white varieties whose vines intertwine like heavenly couples holding hands, symbolizing sexual union. In Dunxun country, there is a tree called "Huhun" (Mutual Marriage), with flowers like peonies, possessing reproductive organs between roots and stems that separate by day and unite by night, like human couples engaging in intercourse. However, the seeds of Momordica charantia (Mu Bei Zi) are matched before embryonic development even begins, and offspring are produced after growth. This represents a different category of male-female distinction. As the saying goes: "One does not learn to raise children before marrying." Here, it implies learning to produce offspring before birth.)