\r合欢\pj299.bmp\r
（即交枝树） 味甘，气平。无毒。多产雍洛，（并属河南。）每植庭除。叶如槐叶甚密
繁，木似梧桐但枝软。其枝
互相交合，风来辙自解开，故因名曰合欢，俗又呼为交枝树也。采皮及叶，不拘月时。利心
志补阴，安五脏明目。令人
事事遂欲，时常安乐无忧。皮采煎稠膏，散肿痈续断筋骨；叶捣绞浓汁，浣衣服
去黑垢霉。
\r接骨木\pj300.bmp\r
味甘、苦，气平。有小毒。（《本经》云∶无毒。误也。）木高一二丈许，轻虚无心
枝插土即生，近京多植。花叶
并类陆英水芹，故又名木蒴 也。专续筋接骨，易起死回生。折伤频渍酒吞，风痒堪作汤浴。
任煮三次，功力一般。产
后诸疾亦驱，女科方药中屡用。
叶主疟生捣汁饮，（大人七叶，小儿三叶。）惟得吐寒热竟除。根皮采收，亦堪煎
服。痰疟
胀利消。见效即停，切勿终剂。又种折伤木，多产资州山（属四川。）系藤绕大树引长，
其叶如茴草圆浓。八九月
内，采茎日干。主折伤筋骨殊功，散产伤血痢立效。酒水煮饮，并与前同。
\r木槿\pj301.bmp\r
味苦，气平。无毒。株干不高，在处俱有。花浅红，朝开暮敛；叶淡绿，秋瘁春生。沿
栽则篱障可为，入药须花枝各用。枝主痢后热渴，令人得眠，绞汁度丝，软滑易络；
花主泻痢肠风，涩肠止血，作汤代茗，风痒渐驱。二者用之，并宜炒过。
合欢（即交枝树）
味甘，气平。无毒。多产于雍州、洛州地区，（均属于河南。）常种植在庭院台阶旁。叶子像槐树叶一样非常茂密繁多，木材像梧桐但枝条柔软。它的枝条互相交错融合，风吹来就自然解开，因此得名合欢，俗称为交枝树。采集树皮和叶子，不拘泥于月份时间。能利心志补阴，安五脏明目。使人事事顺心，时常安乐无忧。取皮煎煮成稠膏，可消散肿痈、接续断折的筋骨；叶捣碎绞取浓汁，可洗涤衣服去除黑垢霉斑。
接骨木
味甘、苦，气平。有小毒。（《本经》说：无毒。这是错误的。）树木高一二丈左右，质地轻虚无中心髓，枝条插入土中就能生长，京城附近多有种植。花叶都像陆英和水芹，所以又名木蒴藋。专门用于接续筋脉骨骼，有起死回生之效。跌打损伤频繁用酒浸泡后吞服，风湿瘙痒可作为药汤沐浴。无论煮三次还是更多，药效都一样。产后各种疾病也能驱除，在妇科方药中屡见不鲜。叶子主治疟疾，生捣汁饮用，（成人七片叶，小儿三片叶。）只有得到它才能吐出寒热症状从而痊愈。根皮采收，也可以煎服。能消除痰疟、腹胀、痢疾。见效就停药，切勿服完整个疗程。又有一种叫折伤木的植物，多产于资州山区（属于四川。）是藤蔓缠绕大树引长，叶子像茴香草一样圆润浓密。八九月内，采集茎干晒干。主治跌打损伤筋骨有特殊功效，散产后瘀血痢疾立竿见影。酒水煮饮，与前面所述方法相同。
木槿
味苦，气平。无毒。株干不高，到处都有。花浅红色，早晨开放傍晚闭合；叶淡绿色，秋天枯萎春天再生。沿着路边栽种则篱笆屏障可以做成，入药需要花枝分别使用。枝主治痢疾后的热渴，使人能够入睡，绞汁染丝，柔软光滑容易染色；花主治泻痢肠风，涩肠止血，作汤代茶，风痒逐渐驱除。两者使用，都适宜炒过。
Hehuan (Albizia julibrissin)
(Same as Jiaozhi Tree)
Sweet in taste, neutral in nature. Non-toxic. Mostly produced in Yongzhou and Luozhou regions, (both belonging to Henan Province.) Often planted in courtyards and on steps. Leaves resemble those of the locust tree, very dense and luxuriant; wood resembles paulownia but branches are soft. Its branches interlock with each other, naturally separating when the wind blows, hence named Hehuan (Happy Union), commonly called Jiaozhi Tree (Interlocking Branch Tree). Bark and leaves can be harvested at any time of the year. Benefits the mind and will, nourishes Yin, calms the five Zang organs, and brightens the eyes. Makes people's affairs go smoothly, bringing frequent peace, joy, and freedom from worry. Bark decocted into a thick paste can dissipate swelling and carbuncles, and reconnect broken bones and tendons; leaves crushed to extract concentrated juice can wash clothes to remove black stains and mildew.
Jiegu Mu (Sambucus williamsii)
Sweet and bitter in taste, neutral in nature. Slightly toxic. (The *Shennong Bencao Jing* states: non-toxic. This is an error.) Trees grow about one or two zhang high, light and hollow-hearted; branches inserted into soil take root easily, widely planted near the capital. Flowers and leaves resemble *Eupatorium fortunei* (Luying) and water celery, hence also named Mushu Diao. Specifically used to reconnect tendons and bones, capable of restoring life from death. For fractures and injuries, frequently soaked in wine and swallowed; for wind-induced itching, suitable for medicinal baths. Regardless of whether boiled three times or more, the efficacy remains the same. Also expels various postpartum disorders, frequently used in gynecological prescriptions. Leaves treat malaria; fresh leaves crushed for juice ingestion, (seven leaves for adults, three for children,) induces vomiting of cold and heat pathogens, leading to complete relief. Root bark collected and decocted orally can eliminate phlegm-malaria, abdominal distension, and dysentery. Stop medication upon seeing effects; do not finish the entire course. Another variety called Zheshang Mu is mostly produced in mountainous areas of Zizhou (Sichuan Province). It is a vine winding around large trees to grow long, with leaves round and thick like fennel grass. Harvest stems in August and September, dry them in the sun. Has special merit in treating fracture injuries to bones and tendons, and immediate effect in dispersing postpartum blood stasis and dysentery. Decocted with wine and water for drinking, same as previous methods.
Mujin (Hibiscus mutabilis)
Bitter in taste, neutral in nature. Non-toxic. Stems are not tall, found everywhere. Flowers pale red, opening in morning and closing at dusk; leaves pale green, withering in autumn and regenerating in spring. Planted along roadsides, they can serve as hedges; for medicinal use, flowers and branches are used separately. Branches treat heat and thirst after dysentery, induce sleep; juice extracted dyes silk, making it soft, smooth, and easy to dye. Flowers treat diarrhea, dysentery, and intestinal wind, astringe intestines, stop bleeding; decocted as tea gradually dispels wind-induced itching. Both parts should be stir-fried before use.