（《拾遗》）
【集解】藏器曰∶生江东湿地，苗如莎草，四、五月有子，似杨梅也。
【气味】辛，平，无毒。
【主治】赤白痢，取茎、子煎汤服（藏器）。
（《纲目》）
【释名】地椒
【集解】时珍曰∶生水边，条叶甚多，生子如杨梅状。《庚辛玉册》云∶地椒，一名水
杨梅，多生近道阴湿处，荒田野中亦有之。丛生，苗叶似菊，茎端开黄花，实类椒而不赤。
实可结伏三黄、白矾，制丹砂、粉霜。
【气味】辛，温，无毒。
【主治】疔疮肿毒（时珍）。
（《纲目》）
【集解】时珍曰∶生村落塍野间。左蔓延右，右蔓延左。其叶密而对生，如蜈蚣形，其
穗亦长，俗呼过路蜈蚣。其延上树者，呼飞天蜈蚣。根、苗皆可用。
【气味】苦，寒，无毒。
【主治】解诸毒，及大便不通，捣汁。疗痈肿，捣涂，并末服，能消毒排脓。蜈蚣伤者，
入盐少许捣涂，或末敷之（时珍）。
【附方】新一。一切痈疽，及肠痈奶痈，赤肿未破，或已破而脓血不散，发热疼痛能食
者，并宜排脓托里散∶用地蜈蚣、赤芍药、当归、甘草等分。为末。每服二钱，温酒下。（《和
剂局方》）
（《纲目》）
【集解】时珍曰∶半边莲，小草也。生阴湿塍堑边。就地细梗引蔓，节节而生细叶。秋
开小花，淡红紫色，止有半边，如莲花状，故名。又呼急解索。
【气味】辛，平，无毒。
【主治】蛇虺伤，捣汁饮，以滓围涂之。又治寒 气喘，及疟疾寒热，同雄黄各二钱，
捣泥，碗内覆之，待色
（《本草拾遗》）
【集解】陈藏器说：生长于江东的湿地，茎叶像莎草，四、五月结子，形状像杨梅。
【气味】味辛，性平，无毒。
【主治】赤白痢疾，取茎和子煎汤服用（陈藏器）。
（《本草纲目》）
【释名】地椒
【集解】李时珍说：生长在水边，枝条叶片很多，结的子像杨梅的样子。《庚辛玉册》说：地椒，又名水杨梅，多生长在靠近道路的阴湿处，荒郊田野中也有。丛生，苗叶像菊花，茎端开黄花，果实像花椒但不红。果实可以用来伏制三黄（黄连、黄芩、黄柏）、白矾，以及炼制丹砂、粉霜。
【气味】味辛，性温，无毒。
【主治】疔疮肿毒（李时珍）。
（《本草纲目》）
【集解】李时珍说：生长在村落田埂野外之间。向左蔓延又向右蔓延。叶子密集且对生，形状像蜈蚣，穗也长，俗称过路蜈蚣。延伸到树上的，叫飞天蜈蚣。根和苗都可以使用。
【气味】味苦，性寒，无毒。
【主治】解除各种毒素，以及大便不通，捣汁饮用。治疗痈肿，捣碎外涂，并研末内服，能消毒排脓。被蜈蚣咬伤的，加少许盐捣碎外涂，或研末敷之（李时珍）。
【附方】新方一。一切痈疽，以及肠痈、奶痈，红肿未破溃，或已破溃但脓血不散，发热疼痛但能进食者，都适宜用排脓托里散：用地蜈蚣、赤芍药、当归、甘草各等分。研为细末。每次服用二钱，用温酒送下。（《太平惠民和剂局方》）
（《本草纲目》）
【集解】李时珍说：半边莲，是一种小草。生长在阴湿的田埂边。贴着地面细长的茎蔓延伸，一节节长出细小的叶子。秋天开小花，淡红紫色，只有半边，像莲花的样子，所以得名。又叫急解索。
【气味】味辛，性平，无毒。
【主治】蛇虫咬伤，捣汁饮服，并用渣滓围敷伤口。又治寒喘气促，以及疟疾寒热往来，与雄黄各二钱，捣成泥状，放在碗内倒扣覆盖（此处原文未完），待颜色……
(From *Bencao Shiyi* / Supplement to Materia Medica)
[Collected Explanations] Chen Cangqi stated: It grows in the wetlands of Jiangdong. The seedlings resemble Cyperaceae (sedge). In the fourth and fifth lunar months, it bears fruit resembling Myrica rubra (bayberry).
[Properties and Flavors] Pungent, neutral, non-toxic.
[Indications] For dysentery with red and white discharge (Chi Bai Li), decoct the stems and seeds in water and take orally (Chen Cangqi).
(From *Bencao Gangmu* / Compendium of Materia Medica)
[Names] Di Jiao (Earth Peppercorn).
[Collected Explanations] Li Shizhen stated: It grows by the water. It has many branches and leaves. Its fruits resemble those of Myrica rubra (bayberry). *Gengxin Yuce* states: Di Jiao is also known as Shui Yangmei (Water Bayberry). It mostly grows in shady and damp places near roads, and can also be found in wild fields. It grows in clumps. The seedlings and leaves resemble Chrysanthemum leaves. Yellow flowers bloom at the tips of the stems. The fruits resemble Sichuan peppercorns but are not red. The fruits can be used to process San Huang (Three Yellows: Coptidis Rhizoma, Scutellariae Radix, Phellodendri Cortex), Bai Fan (Alumen), and to refine Dan Sha (Cinnabar) and Fen Shuang (Calomel).
[Properties and Flavors] Pungent, warm, non-toxic.
[Indications] For Ding Chuang Sores and Zhong Du Swelling and Toxicity (Li Shizhen).
(From *Bencao Gangmu* / Compendium of Materia Medica)
[Collected Explanations] Li Shizhen stated: It grows among field ridges and wilderness near villages. It spreads left and right. Its leaves are dense and opposite, resembling a centipede. The spikes are also long. Commonly called Guo Lu Wu Gong (Passing Centipede). Those that climb trees are called Fei Tian Wu Gong (Flying Centipede). Both roots and seedlings are usable.
[Properties and Flavors] Bitter, cold, non-toxic.
[Indications] To resolve various toxins and treat constipation (Da Bian Bu Tong), crush and extract juice for oral administration. To treat Yong Zhong (carbuncles and swellings), crush and apply externally, and also take powder internally; it can detoxify and drain pus. For injuries from centipedes, add a small amount of salt, crush, and apply externally, or apply powder (Li Shizhen).
[Attached Formulas] New Formula 1. For all types of Yong Ju (carbuncles and sores), as well as Chang Yong (intestinal abscess) and Nai Yong (breast abscess), whether red and swollen without breaking, or broken with undischarged pus and blood, accompanied by fever, pain, but able to eat, Pai Nong Tuo Li San (Pus-Draining and Interior-Supporting Powder) is suitable: Use equal parts of Di Wu Gong (Centipede Herb), Chi Shao Yao (Red Peony Root), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), and Gan Cao (Licorice Root). Grind into powder. Take two qian per dose, washed down with warm wine. (*Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang* / Standard Effective Formulas for the People's Welfare Bureau).
(From *Bencao Gangmu* / Compendium of Materia Medica)
[Collected Explanations] Li Shizhen stated: Ban Bian Lian (Half-side Lotus) is a small herb. It grows beside shady and damp field ridges. It creeps along the ground with thin stems and vines, producing small leaves node by node. In autumn, it blooms with small flowers, pale reddish-purple in color. The flowers have only half a side, resembling a lotus flower, hence the name. It is also called Ji Jie Suo (Urgent Untying of Rope).
[Properties and Flavors] Pungent, neutral, non-toxic.
[Indications] For snake bites (She Hui Shang), crush and drink the juice, and surround the wound with the dregs. It also treats Han Chuan Qi Chu (cold asthma and panting), and Nué Ji Han Re (malaria with alternating chills and fever). Mix with Xiong Huang (Realgar), two qian each, crush into a paste, place in a bowl, cover upside down, and wait for the color... (Text incomplete)