\r蛇含草\pj252.bmp\r
味苦，气微寒。无毒。一云有毒。石土上并生，远近处咸有。一茎五叶七叶，两种
当用细叶黄花，此品才妙。
昔田父见蛇含，着别伤蛇即活。尝采此治痈肿，去内恶毒
痫寒热邪气，心腹邪气；除
湿痹疽痔恶疮，鼠 恶疮。诸丹石燥毒殊功，但蛇蝎蜂伤悉效。人家多种，亦令无蛇。又用
捣烂成膏，堪续已断手指。
其根收取，乃名女青。捣细末带之，则疫疠不犯。主蛊毒而逐邪恶，杀鬼魅以辟不祥。
\r水荭草\pj253a.bmp\r
（即天蓼） 味咸，气微寒。无毒。一云味辛。有毒。虽生各处，多在水傍。苗茎高尺
余，叶大色赤白。五月采实，用者最稀。去痹气，除恶疮，下水气，解消渴。去热明目，奇
效咸臻。马蓼叶大同前，卑湿之地亦产。夏收采曝干入剂，主肠中虫蛭轻身。
水蓼生浅水中，大叶上有黑点。根茎并采，可用煎汤。捋脚止霍乱转筋，消香港脚肿满；
吞服止蛇毒攻内，去 癖胀
疼。水蛊黄肿腹膨，用蒸汗出立愈。二月勿食，伤肾弱阳。若合鱼 食之，令阴冷痛欲绝。
毛蓼冬根不死，叶上有
毛；亦主瘰 痈疽，引脓长肉。白蓼红蓼，造酒并佳。
\r山茨菇根\pj253.bmp\r
味辛、苦。有小毒。俗呼金灯笼，多生沙湿地。初春萌孽，叶如韭叶长青；二月开花，
状若灯笼色白。瓣有黑点，
子结三棱。立夏才交，其苗即稿。依时掘地可得，迟久腐烂难寻。与老鸦蒜略同，在包裹上
分别。蒜却无毛光秃，茨菇
包裹有毛。得之去皮，生焙任
消痈疽无名疔肿，散瘾疹
有毒恶疮。蛇虺啮伤，并服神效。
味苦，气微寒。无毒。另一种说法认为有毒。生长在石头和土壤之上，各地都有分布。有的茎生五片叶，有的生七片叶，两种形态中应当选用细叶黄花的品种，此品药效最佳。
过去有农夫看见蛇口衔此草，涂抹在受伤的蛇身上，蛇就能复活。曾经采集此药治疗痈肿，能去除体内的恶毒、癫痫、寒热邪气以及心腹部的邪气；消除湿痹、疽、痔、恶疮以及鼠瘘等恶疮。对于各种丹石类药物引起的燥热毒性有显著功效，但对于蛇、蝎、蜂蜇咬伤也完全有效。人们在家中多种植它，也能使蛇类不进入家中。另外，将其捣烂成膏状，可用于接合已断的手指。
其根部采收后，名为女青。研成细末随身携带，则瘟疫不会侵犯。主治蛊毒并驱逐邪恶之气，杀灭鬼魅以辟除不祥之兆。
（即天蓼） 味咸，气微寒。无毒。另一种说法认为味辛，有毒。虽然生长在各地，但多生长在水边。苗茎高约一尺余，叶片大，颜色赤白相间。五月采收果实，使用的人最少。能去除痹气，消除恶疮，下行水气，解除消渴症。去除热邪、明目，各种奇效都能达到。马蓼的叶子与前一种大同小异，低洼潮湿之地也有产出。夏季采收晒干入药，主治肠中虫蛭，使人身体轻健。
水蓼生长在浅水中，叶片大且有黑点。根和茎一起采收，可以用来煎汤。揉搓脚部可止霍乱转筋，消除香港脚（足部肿胀）；吞服可止蛇毒攻入体内，去除癖积、胀满疼痛。水蛊引起的黄肿腹部膨大，用其蒸汗出后立即痊愈。二月不要食用，否则会伤肾弱阳。如果与鱼一起食用，会导致阴部冷痛欲绝。
毛蓼冬季根部不死，叶片上有毛；也主治瘰疬、痈疽，能引脓外出并促进肌肉生长。白蓼和红蓼，用来酿酒都非常好。
味辛、苦。有小毒。俗称为金灯笼，多生长在沙湿地。初春萌发新芽，叶子像韭菜叶一样长青；二月开花，形状像灯笼，花色洁白。花瓣上有黑点，结出的种子呈三棱形。立夏时节一到，其苗立即枯萎。按时挖掘土地可得，若拖延久了则腐烂难以寻找。与老鸦蒜大致相同，需在包裹物上加以区分。老鸦蒜没有毛且光秃，茨菇的包裹物有毛。得到后去皮，生焙后任用于消散痈疽、无名疔肿，散发瘾疹、有毒恶疮。被毒蛇咬伤，服用均有神效。
Snake-Holding Grass (Shehan Cao)
Taste: Bitter. Nature: Slightly Cold. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Another view holds it is toxic. It grows on rocks and soil, found everywhere. Some stems have five leaves, others seven; among these two types, the variety with fine leaves and yellow flowers should be used, as this specimen possesses superior efficacy.
In ancient times, a farmer observed a snake holding this grass in its mouth; applying it to an injured snake revived it. It has been used to treat carbuncles and swellings, removing internal malignant toxins, epilepsy, cold-heat pathogenic factors, and pathogenic qi in the heart and abdomen; eliminating damp-bi, ulcers, hemorrhoids, malignant sores, and malignant sores associated with rat bites. It shows remarkable efficacy against the dryness and toxicity caused by various mineral drugs (Dan-Shi), and is also fully effective for injuries from snakes, scorpions, and bee stings. Many households plant it extensively, which also keeps snakes away. Additionally, when pounded into a paste, it can be used to reattach severed fingers.
The harvested root is named Nüqing (Female Green). When ground into fine powder and carried on the person, it prevents epidemic diseases. It governs Gu poison (parasitic disease) and drives out evil qi, kills ghosts and demons to ward off inauspicious omens.
Water Hong Grass (Shuihong Cao)
(Also known as Tianliao / Heavenly Smartweed) Taste: Salty. Nature: Slightly Cold. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Another view holds it tastes pungent and is toxic. Although it grows in various places, it is mostly found near water. The seedlings and stems are over a chi tall, with large leaves that are red and white. The fruits are harvested in May, but their use is rare. It removes bi qi (obstruction syndrome), eliminates malignant sores, directs downward water qi, and resolves Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst syndrome). It clears heat, brightens the eyes, and achieves various miraculous effects. Ma Liao (Horse Smartweed) leaves are largely similar to the above, also produced in low and damp areas. Harvested in summer and sun-dried for decoctions, it governs intestinal parasites/leeches and lightens the body.
Shui Liao (Water Smartweed) grows in shallow water, with large leaves bearing black spots. Both roots and stems are harvested and can be used to prepare decoctions. Rubbing the feet stops Huoluan (cholera-like disorder) with muscle cramps and reduces swelling of Xianggangjiao (podagra/gouty foot); swallowing it stops internal attack by snake venom and removes Pi accumulation (masses), distension, and pain. For Shui Gu (water distension) causing yellow edema and abdominal bloating, steaming induces sweating and leads to immediate recovery. Do not consume it in the second lunar month, as it damages the kidneys and weakens Yang. If consumed with fish, it causes severe cold pain in the yin region.
Mao Liao (Hairy Smartweed) does not die in winter at the root level, and its leaves have hairs; it also governs Luoli (scrofula) and carbuncles, drawing out pus and promoting flesh growth. Bai Liao (White Smartweed) and Hong Liao (Red Smartweed) are both excellent for brewing wine.
Mountain Arum Root (Shancigu Gen)
Taste: Pungent, Bitter. Toxicity: Slightly toxic. Commonly called Jin Denglong (Golden Lantern), it grows mostly in sandy wetlands. In early spring, new shoots emerge; the leaves resemble chive leaves and remain green. Flowers bloom in February, resembling lanterns with white petals. The petals have black spots, and the seeds form three angles. By Lixia (Start of Summer), the sprouts wither. It can be obtained by digging according to the season; if delayed, it rots and becomes hard to find. It is slightly similar to Laoya Suan (Crow Garlic), distinguishable by the covering. Laoya Suan is hairless and bare, whereas the covering of Cigu (Arum) has hairs. After peeling, it is roasted raw and used to dissipate carbuncles, ulcers, unnamed Ding swellings (furuncles), disperse Yingzhen (urticaria), and toxic malignant sores. It is spiritually effective when taken for bites from poisonous snakes.