Illustrated Investigation of the Names and Realities of Plants: Table of Contents, Mountain Herbs, Volume 7

Illustrated Investigation of the Names and Realities of Plants

original: "Zhiwu Mingshi Tukao." This 19th-century work by Wu Qijun is celebrated for its scientific accuracy and detailed illustrations, marking a high point in traditional Chinese botany.

Mountain Herbs, Volume 7

The "Mountain Herbs" category (Shan Cao) typically refers to perennial plants found in wild, high-altitude environments, which were often considered to have more potent "qi" than cultivated garden varieties.


Purple Sage Root original: "Zishen"; likely Polygonum bistorta or Salvia chinensis. Used in traditional medicine to cool the blood and reduce swelling.	Gromwell Root original: "Zicao"; Lithospermum erythrorhizon. Famous for producing a vibrant purple dye and for its "cooling" properties in treating rashes and burns.
Large-leaf Gentian original: "Qin Jiao"; Gentiana macrophylla. A staple herb for treating "wind-damp" (joint pain and stiffness) and clearing "deficient heat."	Codonopsis (with attachment) original: "Dangshen fu"; Codonopsis pilosula. Often called "Poor Man's Ginseng," it is used to strengthen the spleen and lungs. The "attachment" likely refers to a related subspecies or a specific regional variety discussed in the text.