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味辛，寒，无毒。主阴痿，绝伤，茎中痛，利小便，益气力，强志，坚筋骨，消瘰
赤痈，下部有疮洗出虫。丈夫久服令人无子。一名刚前。生上郡阳山山谷。（薯蓣为之使
。）
陶隐居云∶服此使人好为阴阳。西川北部有淫羊，一日百遍合，盖食藿所致，故名淫羊
藿。
唐本注云∶此草，叶形似小豆而圆薄，茎细亦坚，所在皆有，俗名仙灵脾者是也。臣禹
锡等
谨按蜀本云∶淫羊藿，温。注云∶生处不闻水声者良。药性论云∶淫羊藿亦可单用。味甘
，
平。主坚筋益骨。日华子云∶仙灵脾，紫芝为使，得酒良。治一切冷风劳气，补腰膝，强心
力，丈夫绝阳不起，女人绝阴无子，筋骨挛急，四肢不任，老人昏耄，中年健忘。又名黄连
祖、千两金、干鸡筋、放杖草、弃杖草。
图经曰∶淫羊藿，俗名仙灵脾。生上郡阳山山谷，今江东、陕西、泰山、汉中、湖湘间
皆有
之
。叶青似杏叶，上有刺，茎如粟秆，根紫色有须，四月开花白色，亦有紫色碎小独头子，五
月采叶晒干，湖湘出者叶如小豆，枝茎紧细，经冬不凋，根似黄连，关中俗呼三枝九叶草，
苗高一、二尺许，根、叶俱堪使。
雷公云∶凡使时呼仙灵脾，须用夹刀夹去叶四畔花 尽后，细锉，用羊脂相对拌炒过，
待羊
脂尽
为度。每修事一斤，用羊脂四两为度也。圣惠方∶治偏风，手足不遂，皮肤不仁，宜服仙灵
脾浸
酒方∶仙灵脾一斤，好者细锉，以生绢袋盛于不津器中，用无灰酒二斗浸之，以浓纸重重密
封
不通气，春夏三日，秋冬五日后旋开，每日随性暖饮之，常令醺醺不得大醉。若酒尽，再合
服之，无不效验。合时切忌鸡犬见之。经验方∶治疮子入眼。以仙灵脾、威灵仙等分为末。
食
后米汤下二钱匕，小儿半钱匕。食医心镜∶益丈夫，兴阳，理脚膝冷。淫羊藿一斤，酒一斗
，浸经二日，饮之佳。
味辛，性寒，无毒。主治阳痿（男性性功能减退），外伤导致的筋骨断裂，阴茎疼痛，通利小便，补益气力，增强意志，坚固筋骨，消除瘰疬（颈部淋巴结结核）和赤痈（红肿热痛的疮疡），下部生疮时煎汤外洗可杀虫。男子长期服用会导致不育。又名刚前。生长在上郡阳山的山谷中。（以薯蓣为引经药。）
陶隐居说：服用此药使人喜好房事。西川北部有淫羊，一天交配上百次，大概是因为吃了藿叶的缘故，所以名叫淫羊藿。
《唐本草》注解说：这种草，叶子形状像小豆但圆而薄，茎细且坚硬，各地都有，俗称仙灵脾的就是它。臣禹锡等人谨按《蜀本》记载：淫羊藿，性温。注解说：生长在听不到水声地方的药材质量较好。《药性论》说：淫羊藿也可以单用。味甘，性平。主治坚固筋骨、补益骨骼。日华子说：仙灵脾，以紫芝为引经药，得酒则疗效好。治疗各种冷风劳气，补腰膝，强心气，男子阳气衰竭不能勃起，女子阴气衰竭不能生育，筋骨拘挛紧急，四肢无力，老人昏沉健忘，中年人记忆力减退。又名黄连祖、千两金、干鸡筋、放杖草、弃杖草。
《图经本草》说：淫羊藿，俗称仙灵脾。生长在上郡阳山山谷，现在江东、陕西、泰山、汉中、湖湘等地都有。叶子青色像杏叶，上面有刺，茎像粟秆，根紫色有须，四月开白花，也有紫色的碎小独头果实，五月采集叶子晒干。湖湘出产的叶子像小豆，枝茎紧细，过冬不凋谢，根像黄连。关中地区俗称三枝九叶草，苗高一尺二寸左右，根和叶都可以入药。
雷公说：凡使用时候叫仙灵脾，必须用夹刀夹去叶子四周的花后，细细切碎，用羊脂相对拌炒，等到羊脂完全被吸收为止。每次炮制一斤，用羊脂四两为标准。《圣惠方》：治疗偏风（半身不遂），手足不能随意运动，皮肤麻木不仁，适宜服用仙灵脾浸酒方：仙灵脾一斤，好的药材细细切碎，用生绢袋装好放入不漏水的容器中，用无灰酒二斗浸泡，用厚纸层层严密密封不漏气，春夏三天，秋冬五天后随即打开，每天根据身体情况温热饮用，常保持微醺状态，不要大醉。如果酒喝完了，再重新配制服用，没有不见效的。配制时切忌让鸡狗看见。经验方：治疗疮毒入眼。将仙灵脾、威灵仙等分研成末。饭后用米汤送服二钱匕，小儿半钱匕。《食医心镜》：补益男子，兴阳起痿，调理脚膝寒冷。淫羊藿一斤，酒一斗，浸泡两天，饮用效果佳。
Epimedium (Yinyanghuo)
Pungent in flavor, cold in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats impotence (sexual dysfunction in males), traumatic injury with fracture of sinews and bones, pain in the penis, promotes urination, tonifies Qi and strength, strengthens willpower, consolidates sinews and bones, eliminates scrofula (tuberculous lymphadenitis of the neck) and red carbuncles (red, swollen, hot, and painful sores). When sores occur in the lower body, washing with a decoction expels parasites. Long-term use by men may lead to infertility. Also known as Gangqian. Grows in the valleys of Yangshan, Shangjun. (Guided by Dioscoreae Rhizoma.)
Tao Hongjing stated: Taking this herb makes people inclined towards sexual intercourse. In the northern part of Xichuan, there are "licentious sheep" that mate up to a hundred times a day, presumably due to eating the leaves of Huo plants; hence the name Epimedium (Yinyanghuo).
The Tang Bencao annotation notes: This herb has leaves resembling those of small beans but rounder and thinner, with slender and tough stems. It is found everywhere and is commonly known as Xianlingspi. Ministers Yu Xi et al. respectfully note according to the Shu Ben: Epimedium is warm in nature. The annotation states: Those grown in places where no water sounds are heard are superior. The Yaoxing Lun states: Epimedium can also be used alone. Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature. Primarily treats strengthening sinews and benefiting bones. Ri Hua Zi stated: Xianlingspi, guided by Polyporus Umbellatus (Zizhi), works well with wine. It treats all types of cold wind and consumptive qi, tonifies the waist and knees, strengthens heart Qi, addresses male yang exhaustion with inability to erect, female yin exhaustion with infertility, sinew and bone contracture and stiffness, limbs unable to bear weight, elderly confusion and forgetfulness, and middle-aged memory loss. Also known as Huanglian Zu, Qianliang Jin, Gan Jijin, Fangzhang Cao, and Qizhang Cao.
The Tujing Bencao states: Epimedium, commonly known as Xianlingspi. It grows in the valleys of Yangshan, Shangjun, and is now found in Jiangdong, Shaanxi, Mount Tai, Hanzhong, and Huxiang regions. The leaves are green like apricot leaves, with thorns on top; the stems resemble millet stalks; the roots are purple with rootlets; it flowers white in April, and also produces small, single-headed purple fruits. Leaves are harvested in May and dried. Those from Huxiang have leaves resembling small beans, with tight and fine stems, remaining evergreen through winter; their roots resemble Coptidis Rhizoma. In the Guanzhong region, it is colloquially called Sanzhi Jiuye Cao. The seedling grows about one to two chi high. Both roots and leaves are usable.
Lei Gong stated: When using it, referred to as Xianlingspi, one must use a clamp to remove the flowers from the edges of the leaves, then finely chop. Stir-fry with sheep fat until the sheep fat is completely absorbed. For every jin (approx. 500g) processed, use four liang (approx. 200g) of sheep fat. The Shenghui Fang: Treats hemiplegia (partial paralysis), inability to move hands and feet freely, and skin insensitivity. It is suitable to take the Xianlingspi Infused Wine prescription: One jin of good quality Epimedium, finely chopped, placed in a raw silk bag inside a non-leaking vessel. Soak in two dou (approx. 20 liters) of unadulterated wine. Seal tightly with thick paper to prevent air leakage. Soak for three days in spring/summer, five days in autumn/winter. Then open and drink warm daily according to tolerance, maintaining a slightly intoxicated state without excessive drunkenness. If the wine runs out, reprepare and consume again; efficacy is assured. Avoid letting chickens and dogs see the preparation process. Empirical Prescription: Treats sores entering the eyes. Grind Epimedium and Clematidis Radix et Rhizoma (Weilingxian) into equal parts powder. Take two qianbi after meals with rice soup; children take half a qianbi. The Shiyi Xinjing: Benefits men, promotes yang erection, and regulates coldness in legs and knees. Soak one jin of Epimedium in one dou of wine for two days; drinking it is beneficial.