味辛，温，无毒。主治风寒湿痹，咳逆上气，开心孔，补五脏，通九窍，明耳目，出音
声。主耳聋，痈疮，温肠胃，止小便利，四肢湿痹，不得屈伸，小儿温疟，身积热不解，可
作浴汤。久服轻身，聪耳明目，不忘，不迷惑，延年，益心智，高志不老。一名菖阳。生上
洛池泽及蜀郡严道。一寸九节者良。露根不可用。五月、十二月采根，阴干。（秦皮、秦
艽为之使，恶地胆、麻黄。）
上洛郡属梁州，严道县在蜀郡。今乃处处有，生石碛上。概节为好。在下湿地，大根者
名昌阳，止主风湿，不堪服食。此药甚去虫并蚤虱，而今都不言之。真菖蒲叶有脊，一如剑
刃，四月、五月亦作小厘花也。东间溪侧又有名溪荪者，根形气色极似石上菖蒲，而叶正如
蒲，无脊。世人多呼此为石上菖蒲者，谬矣。此止主咳逆，亦断蚤虱尔，不入服御用。《诗》
咏
味苦，温，无毒。主治咳逆伤中，补不足，除邪气，利九窍，益智慧，耳目聪明，不忘，
强志，倍力。利丈夫，定心气，止惊悸，益精，去心下膈气，皮肤中热，面目黄。久服轻身，
不老，好颜色，延年。叶名小草，主益精，补阴气，止虚损，梦泄。一名棘菀，一名 绕，
一名细草。生太山及宛朐川谷。四月采根、叶，阴干。（得茯苓、冬葵子、龙骨良，杀天雄、
附子毒，畏真珠、藜芦、蜚蠊、齐蛤。）
案药名无齐蛤，恐是百合。宛朐县属衮州济阴郡，今犹从彭城北兰陵来。用之打去心取
皮
卷六，《政和》一六三页）
【菖蒲】
味辛，性温，无毒。主治风寒湿邪阻滞经络引起的痹痛，咳嗽气逆，能开通心窍，补益五脏，疏通九窍，使耳目聪明，有助于发声。主治耳聋，痈疮，温暖肠胃，制止小便频数，治疗四肢因湿气阻滞导致的关节疼痛、屈伸不利，小儿温热型疟疾，身体积热不退，可用作药浴汤剂。长期服用可使身体轻盈，耳聪目明，记忆力增强，不迷惑，延年益寿，增进心智，志向高远而不衰老。又名菖阳。产于上洛郡的池泽地带以及蜀郡严道县。以一寸长有九个节段的为佳。露出地面的根部不可使用。五月和十二月采集根部，阴干。（秦皮、秦艽作为其辅助药物，忌与地胆、麻黄同用。）
上洛郡属于梁州，严道县位于蜀郡。如今到处都有生长，生于石砾之上。以节段紧密者为好。生长在低洼湿地的大根者名为昌阳，仅主治风湿，不堪用于内服。此药非常擅长驱虫及跳蚤虱子，但现今医书都不提及这一点。真正的菖蒲叶片中间有脊棱，如同剑刃一般，四月、五月也会开出小花。东方溪边还有一种名为溪荪的植物，其根的形状、气味和颜色极像石上菖蒲，但叶片正如普通蒲草，没有脊棱。世人多称此为石上菖蒲，这是错误的。此药仅主治咳嗽气逆，也能杀灭跳蚤虱子，但不入内服方剂使用。《诗经》中有咏叹。
【远志】
味苦，性温，无毒。主治咳嗽气逆损伤中焦，补益不足，祛除邪气，疏通九窍，增进智慧，使耳目聪明，记忆力强，意志坚定，体力倍增。对男子有益，安定心气，制止惊悸，补益精髓，去除心下膈间的气滞，清除皮肤中的热邪，治疗面目发黄。长期服用可使身体轻盈，延缓衰老，面色红润，延年益寿。叶名小草，主治补益精髓，补阴气，制止虚损，梦遗泄精。又名棘菀，一名绕，一名细草。产于泰山及宛朐县的川谷地带。四月采集根和叶，阴干。（与茯苓、冬葵子、龙骨配伍效果良好，能解除天雄、附子的毒性，忌与真珠、藜芦、蜚蠊、齐蛤同用。）
查考药名中并无“齐蛤”这一项，恐怕是“百合”之误。宛朐县属于兖州济阴郡，如今药材仍从彭城北面的兰陵运来。使用时需去掉心部，取用外皮。
（卷六，《政和》一六三页）
[Shichangpu / Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii]
Pungent in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats bi-syndrome (painful obstruction syndrome) caused by wind-cold-dampness, cough with rebellious qi, opens the orifices of the heart, tonifies the five zang organs, unblocks the nine orifices, clarifies the ears and eyes, and facilitates voice production. It treats deafness, carbuncles and sores, warms the stomach and intestines, stops frequent urination, treats limb bi-syndrome due to dampness characterized by inability to flex and extend, pediatric warm malaria with accumulated heat that does not resolve, and can be used as a medicinal bath decoction. Long-term consumption lightens the body, sharpens hearing and vision, enhances memory, prevents confusion, prolongs life, benefits mental faculties, elevates aspirations, and prevents premature aging. Also known as Changyang. Grows in ponds and marshes of Shangluo Commandery and Yandao County of Shu Commandery. Those with nine nodes per inch are considered superior. Roots exposed to dew should not be used. Harvest roots in May and December, and dry in the shade. (Qinpi [Cortex Fraxini] and Qinjiao [Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae] serve as its assistants; it is incompatible with Didan [Glehniae Radix? Note: Contextual error in original text likely refers to specific incompatibilities] and Mahuang [Ephedrae Herba].)
Shangluo Commandery belongs to Liang Province, and Yandao County is located in Shu Commandery. Currently, it grows everywhere on rocky gravel. Compact nodes are preferred. Large roots growing in low-lying wetlands are named Changyang, which only treat wind-dampness and are unsuitable for internal consumption. This herb is very effective against insects, fleas, and lice, but this function is rarely mentioned in modern texts. True Shichangpu leaves have a central ridge, resembling a sword blade, and produce small flowers in April and May. By streams in the east, there is another plant named Xisun [Iris tectorii], whose root shape, odor, and color closely resemble Shichangpu growing on rocks, but its leaves are exactly like common cattail without a ridge. People often mistakenly call this "rock Shichangpu." This herb only treats cough with rebellious qi and kills fleas and lice; it is not used in internal prescriptions. The *Book of Songs* praises it.
[Yuanzhi / Radix Polygalae]
Bitter in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats cough with rebellious qi damaging the middle jiao, tonifies deficiencies, eliminates pathogenic factors, unblocks the nine orifices, enhances wisdom, clarifies the ears and eyes, strengthens memory, stabilizes willpower, and increases strength. It benefits men, calms the heart qi, stops palpitations and fright, tonifies essence, removes stagnant qi in the epigastrium/diaphragm area, clears heat in the skin, and treats yellowing of the face and eyes. Long-term consumption lightens the body, prevents aging, improves complexion, and prolongs life. The leaf is called Xiaocao [Polygalae Herba], which treats tonifying essence, tonifying yin qi, stopping deficiency damage, and nocturnal emission. Also known as Jiwan, Raoh, and Xicao. Grows in valleys and rivers of Mount Tai and Wanqu County. Harvest roots and leaves in April, and dry in the shade. (It works well when combined with Fuling [Poria], Dongkuizi [Malvae Semen], and Longgu [Os Draconis]; it neutralizes the toxicity of Tianxiong [Aconiti Radix Lateralis Preparata] and Fuzi [Aconiti Radix Preparata]; it is incompatible with Zhenzhu [Margarita], Lilü [Veratrum Nigrum], Feilian [Blatta Orientalis], and Qihe [likely Baihe/Lilii Bulbus]).
According to pharmacopoeia records, there is no herb named "Qihe"; it is likely a typo for Baihe [Lilii Bulbus]. Wanqu County belongs to Jiyin Commandery of Yun Province. Currently, the medicinal material still comes from Lanling north of Pengcheng. When used, the core must be removed, and the bark taken.
(Volume 6, *Zhenghe Bencao*, page 163)