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Anciently known as *Dao Mi* (Oryza sativa var. glutinosa). It inherits the Yang Qi of Earth, has a sweet flavor and warm temperature, is non-toxic, and serves as a grain for tonifying the Spleen and Stomach and benefiting Lung Qi. However, its nature is warm and cloying/stagnant, making it suitable for those with Spleen and Lung Deficiency-Cold. For chronic diarrhea and reduced appetite, take one sheng (unit of volume) of *Nuomi* (Glutinous Rice), soak in water overnight, stir-fry until cooked, grind and sieve. Mix with one liang of *Huai Shanyao* (Dioscorea opposita, specifically from Huaiqing), use half a zhan (unit of volume) each morning, add two spoons of white rock sugar and a little ground pepper, mix with boiling water to eat. This has great nourishing effects; long-term consumption further warms the essence and facilitates conception. Another prescription: for deficiency exhaustion and insufficiency, place *Nuomi* inside a pig's stomach, steam until cooked, and eat daily.

The stalks of the sticky rice plant are best for brewing maltose syrup or wine; when used for meals, they are cloying and difficult to digest. They tonify the Spleen and Stomach, benefit Lung Qi, cause excessive heat in the body, firm up stools, arrest spontaneous sweating, reduce urination, stop diarrhea and dysentery, and help push out miasma in smallpox/rash eruptions. Excessive consumption confuses the Five Zang organs, causing drowsiness. Long-term consumption disturbs the Healthy Qi, leading to fever. However, in cases of cholera with incessant vomiting, grinding fresh rice with clear water and ingesting it stops the symptoms. The rice spikelets treat abdominal distension caused by insect toxins. Ash from rice straw, leached for juice, treats pain from falls and injuries. *Chutou Kang* (Rice bran/coarse husk from milling) can treat sudden choking; form into honey pills the size of a bullet, keep in the mouth at any time, and it aids swallowing food down the throat.

Main Indications (Integrated Analysis of Smallpox/Rashes): Warms the Middle Qi of the Spleen and Stomach, controls the residual coldness of *Zicao* (Arnebiae Radix seu Lithospermi Radix), assists in promoting pus formation, strengthens Stomach Qi so that pathogenic factors do not attack inward. It is especially excellent for diarrhea caused by Spleen-Stomach weakness, or for rashes that fail to erupt after five or six days and require the suppuration stage. Cooking porridge with it during the suppuration stage is most appropriate.

*Suli* (Millet) is the millet found in northern regions. Its properties relate to Water and Earth; it nourishes the Kidney and regulates the Spleen. One must distinguish between new and old. New *Suli* nourishes Kidney Qi without depletion, clears Spleen Heat, and benefits the Middle Jiao (*Zhongwan*). Old *Suli* stops diarrhea and dysentery, promotes diuresis to drain Stomach Heat, and greatly relieves thirst and Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst). *Shumi* is the glutinous variety of millet. It resolves alternating chills and fever, benefits the intestines and stomach, kills scabies toxins, treats lacquer dermatitis, makes the stickiest porridge and rice, and is excellent for making maltose and wine. However, it tends to generate wind and obstruct Qi, so it should not be eaten in excess. *Shumi* (Broomcorn Millet/Panicum miliaceum var. vulgare? Note: Text distinguishes Shu from Su, often referring to Panicum miliaceum vs Setaria italica, here described as glutinous millet but distinct from Nuomi contextually or potentially Foxtail millet glutinous type) is a grain for the Lungs, sweet and warm. Its nature is extremely cloying and stagnant; like *Shumi*, it can make maltose and wine, benefits Qi and tonifies the center. However, eating too much causes excessive heat, confuses the Five Zang organs, induces drowsiness, and long-term consumption relaxes sinews and bones. Children who eat it may have difficulty walking steadily. Cats and dogs that eat it may suffer sudden leg paralysis or deformity. *Jimi* (Proso Millet) is sweet and cold, also suitable for the Spleen and Stomach, benefits Qi and supplements deficiencies, but excessive consumption triggers cold diseases. Similar grains include three types of Liang: Green Liang, White Liang, Yellow Liang. Their grains are larger than millet, harmonize the Stomach and strengthen the Spleen, benefit Qi and stop diarrhea, with potency exceeding other grains. Green and White are slightly inferior, while Yellow is superior, likely because it obtains the balanced Righteous Qi. Ancient texts refer to wealthy families as "Gao Liang" (rich food) families because their diet was delicious and highly nourishing. Among all grains, none benefit the Spleen and nourish the Stomach more than *Jingmi* (Indica Rice/Non-glutinous Rice) and *Suli*. Therefore, Southerners eat *Jingmi*, and Northerners eat *Suli*; although this suits local planting times, it is fundamentally based on these physiological compatibilities.