This page continues from the botanical section describing herbaceous plants. Having concluded the entry for the Japanese Hop (Lücao), the text now introduces Common Carpesium (Heshi). The transcription provides the primary heading and a detailed botanical illustration characteristic of late imperial pharmacopoeias. # Common Carpesium original: 鶴虱 (Heshi) Common Carpesium (Heshi / *Carpesium abrotanoides*) The name Heshi literally translates to "Crane Lice," referring to the small, dark seeds of the plant which were thought to resemble lice found on a crane's feathers.

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Common Carpesium is a member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae). In traditional East Asian medicine, its seeds are highly regarded as an anthelmintic—a substance used to expel parasitic worms. The "Illustrated Classic" typically describes such plants by their habitat, the appearance of their stems and leaves, and the specific timing for harvesting the seeds to ensure medicinal potency.

This page marks the beginning of the entry for Common Carpesium (Heshi), featuring a detailed woodcut illustration used for botanical identification. The plant is primarily known in historical medical texts for its efficacy in treating internal parasites.

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