Volume III: Complete Illustrated Classic of Materia Medica?

original: 圖經 (Tu Jing); this likely refers to the Bencao Tujing (Illustrated Classic of Materia Medica), a fundamental 11th-century pharmaceutical text, or a later work that incorporates its illustrations.

original: 萎蕤 (Weirui); Polygonatum odoratum. The Chinese name refers to the luxuriant, drooping nature of its flowers and foliage.

Solomon's Seal A perennial woodland herb. In traditional medicine, its rhizome is used to "nourish the yin" and treat ailments related to dryness, such as dry coughs or thirst. It is often compared to "Jade Bamboo" (Yuzhu) for its similar properties.

The illustration above is a traditional woodcut of the Solomon's Seal plant. It clearly depicts the plant's characteristic arching stems and alternate, elliptical leaves. Hanging beneath the leaf axils are small, pendulous berries. These visual details were vital for ancient herbalists to distinguish the plant from similar species, such as the lily or various wild grasses.

This woodcut is a fine example of Ming-style botanical illustration, prioritizing the "spirit" and key diagnostic features of the plant to ensure accurate identification for medical practice.