味咸，温，无毒。主轻身，益阴气，疗痹寒湿。生河水旁，如龙刍，冬、夏生。
味咸，平，无毒。主益气力，多子，轻身长年。生常山，七月、八月采实。
可使独守，叱咄人，寇盗不敢入门。生常山北，八月采。
陶隐居云∶此亦奇草，计彼人犹应识用之。
味甘，平，无毒。主轻身，益气，长年。生故稻田中，日夜有光，草中有膏。
味甘，温，无毒。主益气，阴痿。生山泽中，状如兰，实如大豆，赤色。
味苦，无毒。主轻身，益气，洗浴烂疮，疗风水。一名白气。春生，秋花白，冬实
黑。
主疗痈肿盛热，煮洗之。生木间，三月生，大叶如蛇状，四四相值，但折枝种之便
生。五月花白，实核赤。三月三日采。
味甘，温，无毒。主出汗。止泄，疗闷。一名乌粟，一名雀粟。生人家庭中，叶
如枣。一岁九熟，七月采。
陶隐居云∶今不见有此。
味酸，平，无毒。主轻身，益气，长年。生蔓草木上，叶黄有毛，冬生。
主轻身延年。生名山醴泉上阴居。茎有五叶，青泽，根赤黄。可以消玉。一名丑草。
陶隐居云∶李云是今酸箕，布地生者。今处处有，然恐非也。
（龙常草）味咸，性温，无毒。主治身体轻健，补益阴气，治疗痹证及寒湿之邪。生长于河水旁边，形状像龙刍，冬夏两季均生长。
（另一品种）味咸，性平，无毒。主治补益气力，多子嗣，使身体轻健并延年益寿。生长于常山，七月、八月采集果实。
（另一品种）可使独守一方，呵斥驱赶他人，连盗贼也不敢入门。生长于常山北面，八月采集。
陶隐居说：这也是奇异的草药，估计当地百姓应该认识并使用它。
（另一品种）无毒。主治痹证，补益气力，使人食欲旺盛。生长于陇西。
（另一品种）味甘，性平，无毒。主治身体轻健，补益气力，延年益寿。生长在旧的稻田中，日夜发光，草中有膏脂。
（另一品种）味甘，性温，无毒。主治补益气力，治疗阳痿。生长在山泽之中，形状像兰花，果实像大豆，呈赤色。
（另一品种）味苦，无毒。主治身体轻健，补益气力，洗浴溃烂疮疡，治疗风水病。又名白气。春季生长，秋季开白花，冬季结黑色果实。
（另一品种）主治治疗痈肿盛热，煮水清洗患处。生长在树林间，三月生长，叶片大如蛇状，四片叶子相对排列，只要折断枝条种植就能成活。五月开白花，果实核为赤色。三月三日采集。
（另一品种）味辛，性温，无毒。主治咳嗽气逆，肺脏损伤。生长在山北，根部像细辛。
（另一品种）味甘，性温，无毒。主治发汗。止泻，治疗胸闷烦闷。又名乌粟，又名雀粟。生长在人居住的家庭中，叶片像枣树。一年成熟九次，七月采集。
陶隐居说：如今没见过这种草。
（另一品种）味酸，性平，无毒。主治身体轻健，补益气力，延年益寿。生长在蔓生草木之上，叶片黄色且有毛，冬季生长。
（另一品种）主治身体轻健并延年益寿。生长名山的甘泉旁阴凉处。茎有五片叶子，青翠润泽，根呈赤黄色。可以用来消解玉石。又名丑草。
陶隐居说：李云说是现在的酸箕，贴地生长的种类。如今到处都有，但恐怕不是这种。
(Longchang Cao) Salty in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats lightening of the body, tonifies Yin Qi (vital energy), and addresses Bi syndrome (painful obstruction syndrome) caused by cold-dampness. Grows beside river waters, resembling Longchu (Dragon fodder), growing in both winter and summer.
Salty in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily tonifies Qi and strength, promotes fertility, lightens the body, and extends longevity. Grows at Changshan (Constant Mountain); fruits are harvested in July and August.
Can enable solitary defense; by shouting and cursing, it deters thieves from entering. Grows on the north side of Changshan; harvested in August.
Tao Hongjing stated: This is also a miraculous herb; presumably, people there still recognize and use it.
Non-toxic. Primarily treats Bi syndrome, tonifies Qi, and stimulates appetite. Grows in Longxi.
Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily lightens the body, tonifies Qi, and extends longevity. Grows in old rice paddies, emitting light day and night, with a paste-like substance within the grass.
Sweet in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily tonifies Qi and treats impotence. Grows in mountains and marshes, resembling orchids in shape, with fruits like soybeans, red in color.
Bitter in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily lightens the body, tonifies Qi, washes ulcerated sores, and treats Fengshui disease (wind-water pathology). Also known as Baiqi (White Qi). Grows in spring, flowers white in autumn, bears black fruits in winter.
Primarily treats and manages severe heat in carbuncles and swellings; decocted for washing. Grows among trees, sprouting in March, with large leaves resembling snakes, four leaves arranged oppositely; simply breaking branches to plant allows them to grow. Flowers white in May, seeds/nuts red. Harvested on the third day of the third lunar month.
Pungent in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats cough and rebellious Qi, and lung injury. Grows in shady mountains, roots resembling Xixin (Asarum).
Sweet in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily induces sweating. Stops diarrhea, treats chest oppression/stifling sensation. Also known as Wusu, also known as Quesu. Grows in human dwellings, leaves resembling jujube. Ripens nine times a year; harvested in July.
Tao Hongjing stated: It is not seen nowadays.
Sour in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily lightens the body, tonifies Qi, and extends longevity. Grows on climbing plants and shrubs, leaves yellow and hairy, grows in winter.
Primarily lightens the body and extends longevity. Grows in shady places near sweet springs on famous mountains. Stems have five leaves, green and lustrous, roots reddish-yellow. Can be used to dissolve jade. Also known as Choucao (Ugly Grass).
Tao Hongjing stated: Li Yun says it is the current Suanji (Oxalis corniculata), which spreads along the ground. It is found everywhere now, but I fear it is not this one.
Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats Wei-Bi syndrome (flaccidity-obstruction syndrome) with cold-heat symptoms, and removes black spots/moles. Grows on fence trees, leaves resembling Malva, stems with angles/horns, juice white.