《本草经》云∶药有宜丸者，宜散者，宜水煮者，宜酒渍者，宜膏煎者，亦有一物兼宜
者，
朱砂 雌黄 云母 阳起石 矾石 硫黄 钟乳（入酒） 孔公孽（入酒） 誉石 银
屑铜镜
上十七种石类。
冶葛 野狼毒 鬼臼 毒公 莽草 巴豆 踯躇（入酒） 蒴 （入酒） 皂荚 菌 藜
芦
蛇衔
陟厘
上四十七种草木类。
蜂子 蜜蜡 白马茎 狗阴 雀卵 鸡子 雄鹊 伏翼 鼠妇 樗鸡 萤火 KT
强蚕
魁虾蟆
上二十九种虫兽类。
《本草经》云∶药有单行者，有相须者，有相畏者，有相恶者，有相使者，有相反者，
有相
石上
玉泉 （畏款冬花。）
玉屑 （恶鹿角。）
丹砂 （恶磁石，畏碱水。）
水银 〔恶磁石。（今按∶《范汪方》∶杀铜金毒。《药辨决》∶畏玄石。）〕
曾青 （恶菟丝子。）
石胆 （水英为之使，畏芫花、辛夷、白薇、牡桂、菌桂。）
云母 〔泽泻为之使，畏鳝甲，反流水。（今按∶《极要方》∶恶除长卿。）〕
硝石 〔萤火为之使，恶苦参、苦菜，畏女苑。（《药辨决》∶术为之使。《千金方》∶畏
牡桂、芫花。）〕
朴硝 〔畏麦句姜。（今按∶《千金方》∶恶麦勺姜。）〕
芒硝 〔石苇为之使，畏麦勺姜。（今按∶《药决》云∶滑石为之使。《千金方》∶恶曾青
。）〕
矾石 〔甘草为之使，恶牡蛎。（今按∶《范汪方》∶铅为之使。）〕
滑石 〔石苇为之使。恶曾青。（今按∶《药决》∶恶空青。）〕
紫石英 （长石为之使。畏扁青、附子，不欲鳝甲、黄连、麦勺姜。）
白石英 （恶马目毒公。）
赤石脂 〔恶大黄、畏芜花。（今按∶《药辨决》∶畏黄芩，反甘草。）〕
黄石脂 （曾青为之使，恶细辛，畏蜚廉。）
太一禹余粮 （杜仲为之使，畏贝母、菖蒲、铁落。）
白石脂 〔鸡矢为之使，恶松脂，畏黄芩。（今按∶《药辨决》∶恶柏脂布。）〕
石中
钟乳 〔蛇床子为之使。恶牡丹、玄石、牡蒙，畏紫石英、 草。（《千金方》∶菟丝子
为
凝水石 （畏地榆，解巴豆毒。）
石膏 （鸡子为之使，恶莽草、毒公。）
阳起石 〔桑螵蛸（上瓢音，下消音）为之使，恶泽泻、菌桂、雷丸、蛇蜕皮，畏菟丝
子。〕
玄石 （恶松柏脂子，菌桂。）
理石 （滑石为之使，畏麻黄。）
殷孽 （恶木防己孽。）
孔公孽 （木兰为之使，恶细辛。）
磁石 （茈胡为之使，畏黄石脂，恶牡丹、莽草，杀铁毒。）
石下
青琅 〔得水银良，畏乌头，杀锡毒。（今按∶《千金方》∶畏鸡骨。）〕
誉石 〔得火良。棘针为之使，恶虎掌、毒公、细辛，畏水蛭也。（今按∶《范汪方》∶
甘
方解石 （恶巴豆。）
代赭 （畏天雄。）
大盐 （漏芦为之使。）
特生誉 （石火练之良，畏水。）
草上
六芝 （薯蓣为之使，得发良，恶恒山，畏扁青、茵陈蒿。）
茯苓茯神 （马间为之使，恶白蔹，畏牡蒙、地榆、雄黄、秦胶、龟甲。）
柏子 〔牡蛎、桂、瓜子为之使。恶菊花、羊蹄、硝石。（今按∶《范汪方》∶恶白菊。）
天门冬 （垣衣地黄为之使，畏曾青。）
麦门冬 〔地黄、车前为之使，恶款冬、苦瓠、苦参、青 。（《短剧方》∶垣衣为使。）〕
术 〔防风、地榆为之使。〕
女萎（一名阿米尔） （畏卤碱。）
干地黄 （得麦门冬、清酒良，恶贝母，畏芜荑。）
菖蒲 （秦皮为之使，恶地胆，麻黄。）
远志 （得茯苓、冬葵子、龙骨良，杀天雄、附子毒，畏真珠、蜚廉、藜芦、齐蛤。）
泽泻 （畏海蛤、文蛤。）
薯蓣 〔紫芝为之使，恶甘遂。（今按∶《极要方》∶紫石为之使，恶远志。）〕
菊花 （术、枸杞根、桑根白皮为之使）。
甘草 （术、干漆、苦参为之使，恶远志，反甘遂、大戟、芫花、海藻。）
人参 （茯苓为之使，恶搜疏，反藜芦。）
石斛 〔陆英为之使，恶凝水石、巴豆，畏僵蚕、雷丸。（《药辨决》∶不欲菌桂、蛇蜕
皮
石龙芮 （大戟为之使，畏蛇蜕、茱萸。）
落石 （杜仲、牡丹为之使，恶铁落、菖蒲、贝母。）
龙胆 （贯众为之使，恶防葵、地黄。）
牛膝 （恶萤火、龟甲，畏白前。）
杜仲 （畏蛇皮、玄参。）
干漆 （半夏为之使，畏鸡子。）
细辛 （曾青、枣根为使，恶野狼毒、山茱萸、黄花，畏滑石、硝石，反藜芦。）
独活 （蠡实为之使。）
茈胡 （半夏为之使，恶皂荚、女菀、藜芦。）
酸枣 （恶防己。）
槐子 （景天为之使。）
子 （荆子、薏苡为之使。）
蛇床子 （恶牡丹、巴豆、贝母。）
菟丝子 〔得酒良。薯蓣、松脂为之使。恶 菌。（今按∶《药辨决》∶恶菌桂、雷丸。）〕
析 子 〔得荆实、细辛良，恶干姜、苦参。（今按∶《范汪方》云∶细辛为使。）〕
蒺藜 （乌头为之使。）
天名精 （恒衣为之使。）
茜根 （畏鼠姑。）
蔓荆实 （恶乌头、石膏。）
牡荆实 （防风为之使，恶石膏。）
秦椒 （恶栝萎、防葵，畏雌黄。）
辛夷 （芎 为之使，恶五石脂，畏菖蒲、黄连、石膏、黄环。）
草中
当归 （恶 茹，畏菖蒲、海藻、牡蒙。）
防风 （不欲干姜、藜芦、白 、芫花，杀附子毒。）
秦艽 （菖蒲为之使。）
黄 （恶龟甲。）
吴茱萸 〔蓼实为之使。恶丹参、硝石、白恶土，畏紫石英。（《药辨决》∶不欲诸石。）〕
黄芩 （茱萸、龙骨为之使。恶葱实，畏丹砂、牡丹、药芦。）
黄连 〔黄芩、龙骨为使，恶菊花、芫花、玄参、白藓，畏款冬花，胜乌头，解巴豆毒。
（《药辨决》∶恶茯苓。）〕
五味 （苁蓉为之使，恶葳蕤，胜乌头。）
决明 （蓍实为之使，恶大麻子。）
夕药 （须丸为使，恶石斛、芒硝，畏硝石、鳖甲、山筋，反藜芦，恶葵菜。）
桔梗 （秦皮为之使，畏白芨、龙胆、龙眼。）
芎 〔白芷为之使，得细辛，牡蛎良。（《极要方》云∶恶黄连。）〕
本 （恶 茹。）
麻黄 （浓朴为之使，恶辛夷、石苇。）
葛根 （杀野葛、巴豆百药毒。）
前胡 （半夏为之使，恶皂荚，畏藜芦。）
贝母 （浓朴、白薇为使，恶桃花，畏秦艽、誉石、莽草，反乌头。）
栝蒌 （枸杞为之使，恶干姜，畏牛膝、干漆，反乌头。）
丹参 （畏咸水，反藜芦。）
浓朴 〔干姜为使。恶泽泻、寒水石、硝石。（《药辨决》云∶恶细辛。）〕
玄参 〔恶黄 、干姜、大枣、山茱萸，反藜芦。〕
沙参 〔恶防己，反藜芦。（《药辨决》云∶不欲防己、术，使人 渍。）〕
苦参 （玄参为之使，恶贝母、漏芦、菟丝子，反藜芦。）
续断 （地黄为之使，恶雷丸。）
山茱萸 〔蓼实为之使，恶桔梗、防风、防己。〕
桑根白皮 （续断、桂心、麻子为之使。）
狗脊 〔萆 为之使，恶败酱。（《药辨决》云∶不欲大黄、前胡、牡蛎。）〕
萆 （薏苡为之使，畏葵根、大黄、茈胡、牡蛎、前胡。）
石苇 （杏仁为之使，得菖蒲良。）
瞿麦 （ 草、牡丹为之使，恶桑螵蛸。）
秦皮 〔大戟为使，恶茱萸。（《药辨决》云∶陆英为之使。）〕
白芷 （当归为之使，恶旋复花。）
杜若 （得辛夷、细辛良，恶茈胡、前胡。）
柏木 〔恶干漆。（今按∶《药辨决》云∶不欲干漆，反伤人腹。）〕
栀子 （解踯躅毒。）
紫菀 （款冬为之使，恶天雄、瞿麦、雷丸、远志，畏茵陈蒿。）
白藓 （恶螵蛸、桔梗、茯苓、萆 。）
白薇 （恶黄 、干姜、干漆、大枣、山茱萸。）
薇衔 （得秦皮良。）
海藻 （反甘草。）
干姜 （秦椒为之使，恶黄连、黄芩、天鼠矢，杀半夏、莨菪毒。）
草下
大黄 （黄芩为使，无所畏，得夕药、黄芩、牡蛎、细辛、茯苓、硝石、紫石、桃仁良。）
蜀椒 （杏仁为之使，畏橐吾。）
巴豆 〔芫花为使。恶 草，畏大黄、黄连、藜芦。（《药辨决》云∶得大良。）〕
甘遂 （瓜蒂为之使，恶远志，反甘草。）
葶苈 〔榆皮为使，得酒良。恶僵蚕、石龙芮。（《范汪方》云∶畏僵蚕。）〕
大戟 （反甘草。）
泽漆 （小豆为之使，恶薯蓣。）
芫花 （决明子为之使，反甘草。）
钩吻 （半夏为之使，恶黄芩。）
野狼毒 （大豆为之使，恶麦勺姜。）
鬼臼 （畏垣衣。）
天雄 （远志为之使，恶腐婢。）
乌头乌喙 （莽草为之使，反半夏、栝蒌、贝母、白 、白芨，恶藜芦。）
附子 （蛇胆为使，恶蜈蚣，畏防风、甘草、黄 、人参、乌韭、大豆。）
皂荚 （柏子为之使，恶麦门冬，畏空青、人参、苦参。）
恒山 （畏玉札。）
蜀漆 （栝蒌为之使，恶贯众。）
半夏 （射干为使，恶皂荚，畏雄黄、生姜、秦皮、龟甲，反乌头。）
款冬 （杏仁为使，得紫菀良。恶皂荚，硝石，畏辛夷、麻黄、黄芩、黄连、黄 、青
葙。）
牡丹 〔畏菟丝子。（今按∶《药辨决》云∶不欲大黄、贝母。）〕
防己 （殷孽为之使。恶细辛，畏萆 ，杀雄黄毒。）
巴戟天 （覆盆为之使，恶朝生雷丸、丹参。）
石南草 〔五茄为之使，（今按∶《范汪方》∶恶山蓟。）〕
女菀 （畏卤碱。）
地榆 （得发良，恶麦门冬。）
五茄 （远志为之使，畏蛇皮、玄参。）
泽兰 （防己为之使。）
黄环 （鸢尾为之使，恶茯苓。）
紫参 （畏辛夷。）
菌 （得酒良，畏鸡子。）
贯众 （ 菌为之使。）
野狼牙 〔芜荑为之使，恶地榆，枣肌。（今按∶《药辨决》∶一说云恶地胆。）〕
藜芦 （黄连为之使，反细辛、夕药、五参，恶大黄。）
茹 （甘草为之使，恶麦门冬。）
白蔹 〔代赭为之使，反乌头。（今按∶《范汪方》云∶恶乌头。又云∶杀火毒。）〕
白芨 （紫石为之使，恶理石、李核仁、杏仁。）
占斯 （解野狼毒毒。）
溲流 （漏芦为之使。）
淫羊藿 （薯蓣为之使。）
蜚廉〔（一名布） 得乌头良。要恶麻黄。（今按∶《药辨决》云∶不欲麻黄、酸枣、防
己。）
栾华 （决明为之使。）
虎掌 （蜀漆为之使，恶莽草。）
蕈草 〔矾石为之使。（今按∶《药辨决》云∶得发良。）〕
荩草 （畏鼠姑。）
夏枯草 （土 为之使。）
弋共 〔畏玉丸、蜚廉。（今按∶《药辨决》云∶不欲蜚廉。）〕
雷丸 （荔实，浓朴为之使，恶葛根。）
虫上
龙骨 （得人参、牛黄良，畏石膏。）
龙齿角 （畏干漆、蜀椒、理石。）
牛黄 （人参为之使，恶龙骨、地黄、龙胆、飞廉，畏牛膝。）
蜂子 （畏黄芩、夕药、牡蛎。）
蜡蜜 （恶芫花、文蛤。）
白胶 （得火良，畏大黄。）
阿胶 〔得大良，恶大黄。（今按∶《极要方》∶恶白胶、大黄。）〕
牡蛎 （贝母为使，得其草、牛膝、远志良，恶麻黄、茱萸、辛夷。）
虫中
犀角 （松脂为之使，恶 菌、雷丸。）
羚羊角 羊角 （菟丝子为之使。）
鹿茸 （麻勃为之使。）
鹿角 （杜仲为之使。）
伏翼 （苋实、云实为之使。）
皮 （得酒良，畏桔梗、麦门冬。）
蜥蜴 （恶硫黄、斑蝥、芜荑。）
蜂房 （恶干姜、丹参、黄芩、夕药、牡蛎。《药辨决》云∶杀蜂毒。）
桑螵蛸 （得龙骨疗泄精
虫 （畏皂荚、菖蒲。）
蛴螬 （蜚虻为之使，恶附子。）
海蛤 （蜀漆为之使，畏狗胆、甘遂、芫花。）
龟甲 （恶沙参、蜚廉。）
鳖甲 （恶矾石。）
鳝甲 （蜀漆为之使，畏狗胆、甘遂、芫花。）
乌贼鱼骨 （恶白蔹、白芨。）
蟹 （杀莨菪毒。）
虫下
麋脂 〔畏大黄。（今按∶《极要方》∶畏大黄、甘草。）〕
蛇蜕 （畏磁石，反酒。）
蜣螂 （畏羊角、石膏。）
蛇胆 （恶甘草。）
马刀 （得水良。）
天鼠矢 〔恶白蔹、白薇。（今按∶《药辨决》云∶不欲沙参。）〕
斑蝥 （马刀为之使，畏巴豆、空青。）
果上
大枣 （杀乌头毒。）
果下
杏核 〔得火良，恶黄 、黄芩、葛根，解锡胡粉，畏 草。（《范汪方》云∶猪膏为使。）
菜上
冬葵子 （黄芩为之使。）
米上
麻 麻子 〔畏牡蛎、白薇，恶茯苓。（《药辨决》云∶ 虫为之使。）〕
米中
大豆及黄卷 （恶五参、龙胆，得前胡、乌喙、杏仁、牡蛎良，杀乌头毒。）
大麦 （食蜜为之使。）
The *Shennong Bencao Jing* (Divine Farmer's Materia Medica) states: Some drugs are suitable for pills, some for powders, some for water decoctions, some for wine maceration, and some for paste preparation. There are also some drugs that are suitable for multiple processing methods.
Cinnabar (Zhusha), Realgar (Xihuang), Mica (Yunmu), Yangqishi, Alum (Fanshi), Sulfur (Liuhuang), Stalactite (Zhongru, suitable for wine infusion), Konggongnie (suitable for wine infusion), Yushi, Silver filings (Yinxie), Copper mirror fragments (Tongjing).
These seventeen types belong to the mineral category.
Yege, Wild Wolf Poison (Yelangdu), Jiubai, Dugong, Mangcao, Croton seed (Badou), Daphne (Zizhu, suitable for wine infusion), Fuoqi (suitable for wine infusion), Gleditsia sinensis pod (Zaojiao), Jun Gui, Veratrum (Lilu), Ophiopogon? (She Xian - *Note: Text likely refers to a specific herb, possibly Ophiopogon or similar based on context, but literal translation used*), Zhili.
These forty-seven types belong to the plant category.
Bee larvae (Fengzi), Beeswax (Mila), Stallion penis (Baimajing), Dog penis (Gouyin), Sparrow eggs (Queluan), Chicken eggs (Jizi), Male magpie (Xiongque), Bat (Fuyi), Woodlouse (Shufu), Chuji, Firefly (Yinghuo), Strong silkworm (Qiangcan), Giant toad (Kuixiamapa).
These twenty-nine types belong to the animal/insect category.
The *Shennong Bencao Jing* states: Drugs have single usage (Danxing), synergistic pairs (Xiangxu), mutual fear (Xiangwei), mutual aversion (Xiang'e), mutual assistance (Xiangshi), and mutual opposition (Xiangfan).
Yuquan (fears Kua Donghua / Winter Flower.)
Yuxie (averts Lu Jiao / Deer Antler.)
Dansha (averts Cishi / Magnetite, fears Jian Shui / Alkaline water.)
Shuiyin [Mercury] (averts Cishi / Magnetite. [Commentary: *Fan Wang Fang* says it kills copper and gold poison. *Yao Bian Jue* says it fears Xuan Shi.])
Zengqing (averts Tusizi / Dodder Seed.)
Shidan (assisted by Shui Ying, fears Yuan Hua / Genkwa, Xin Yi / Magnolia Bud, Bai Wei / Cynanchum Atratum, Mu Gui / Cinnamon Bark, Jun Gui / Cinnamon Twig.)
Yunmu / Mica [assisted by Zexie / Alisma, fears Shan Jia / Eel skin, opposes Liushui / Flowing water. [Commentary: *Ji Yao Fang* says it avects Chang Qing.]]
Xiaoshi / Niter [assisted by Yinghuo / Firefly, avects Kushen / Sophora Root, Ku Cai, fears Nu Yuan. (*Yao Bian Jue* says Zhu / Atractylodes assists it. *Qianjin Fang* says it fears Mu Gui / Cinnamon Bark, Yuan Hua / Genkwa.)]
Puxiao / Glauber's Salt [fears Mai Ju Jiang. [Commentary: *Qianjin Fang* says it avects Mai Shao Jiang.]]
Mangxiao / Mirabilite [assisted by Shiwei / Pyrosoma Leaf, fears Mai Shao Jiang. [Commentary: *Yao Jue* says Huashi / Talc assists it. *Qianjin Fang* says it avects Zengqing.]]
Fanshi / Alum [assisted by Gancao / Licorice Root, avects Muli / Oyster Shell. [Commentary: *Fan Wang Fang* says Qian / Lead assists it.]]
Huashi / Talc [assisted by Shiwei / Pyrosoma Leaf. Avects Zengqing. [Commentary: *Yao Jue* says it avects Kongqing / Azurite.]]
Zishiyang / Purple Quartz [assisted by Chang Shi, fears Bianqing, Fuzi / Prepared Aconite Root, dislikes Shan Jia / Eel skin, Huanglian / Coptis Rhizome, Mai Shao Jiang.]
Baishiyang / White Quartz [avects Ma Mu Du Gong.]
Chishizhi / Red Halloysite [avects Dahuang / Rhubarb, fears Yuan Hua / Genkwa. [Commentary: *Yao Bian Jue* says it fears Huang Qin / Scutellaria Root, opposes Gancao / Licorice Root.]]
Huangshizhi [assisted by Zengqing / Azurite, avects Xixin / Asarum, fears Feilian.]
Taiyi Yuyuliang [assisted by Duzhong / Eucommia Bark, fears Beimu / Fritillaria Bulb, Changpu / Acorus, Tielp Luo / Iron Filings.]
Baishizhi [assisted by Jishi / Chicken Droppings, avects Songzhi / Pine Resin, fears Huang Qin / Scutellaria Root. [Commentary: *Yao Bian Jue* says it avects Baizhi Bu.]]
Mineral Category Middle:
Zhongru / Stalactite [assisted by Shechuangzi / Cnidium Fruit, avects Mudan / Tree Peony Root Bark, Xuan Shi, Mumeng, fears Zishiyang / Purple Quartz, [missing character] Cao. (*Qianjin Fang* says Tusizi / Dodder Seed assists it.)]
Ningshuishi [fears Diyü / Sanguisorba Root, resolves Badou / Croton Seed poison.]
Shigao / Gypsum Fibrosum [assisted by Jizi / Chicken Egg, avects Mangcao / Daphne, Du Gong.]
Yangqishi [assisted by Sangpiaoxiao / Mantis Egg Case (upper char read 'shangpiao', lower char read 'xiaxiao'), avects Zexie / Alisma, Jun Gui / Cinnamon Twig, Leiwan / Polyporus, Shetupi / Snake Skin, fears Tusizi / Dodder Seed.]
Xuan Shi [avects Songbai Zizhi / Cypress and Pine Resin, Jun Gui / Cinnamon Twig.]
Lishi [assisted by Huashi / Talc, fears Mahuang / Ephedra Herb.]
Yinnie [avects Mufangji Nie.]
Konggongnie [assisted by Mulan / Magnolia, avects Xixin / Asarum.]
Cishi / Magnetite [assisted by Chihu / Bupleurum Root, fears Huangshizhi, avects Mudan / Tree Peony Root Bark, Mangcao / Daphne, kills iron poison.]
Mineral Category Lower:
Qinglang [benefits from receiving Shuiyin / Mercury, fears Wutou / Aconite Root, kills tin poison. [Commentary: *Qianjin Fang* says it fears Jigu / Chicken Bone.]]
Yushi [benefits from fire. Assisted by Jizhen, avects Zhangzhang / Arisaema, Du Gong, Xixin / Asarum, fears Shuizhi / Leech. [Commentary: *Fan Wang Fang* says Gansui / Kansui Root assists it.]]
Fangjieshi [avects Badou / Croton Seed.]
Daizhe [fears Tianxiong / Aconite Lateral Root.]
Dayan [assisted by Loulu / Rhaponticum Root.]
Tisheng Yu [benefits from smelting in stone fire, fears Water.]
Plant Category Upper:
Liu Zhi [assisted by Shuyu / Yam Rhizome, benefits from receiving Hair, avects Hengshan / Mountain Goldthread, fears Bianqing, Yinchen Hao / Artemisia Capillaris.]
Fuling / Poria & Fushen [assisted by Majian, avects Bailian / Trumpet Vine Root, fears Mumeng, Diyü / Sanguisorba Root, Xionghuang / Realgar, Qin Jiao, Guijia / Turtle Shell.]
Baizi [assisted by Muli / Oyster Shell, Gui / Cinnamon Twig, Guazi / Melon Seed. Avects Juhua / Chrysanthemum, Yangti, Xiaoshi / Niter. [Commentary: *Fan Wang Fang* says it avects Baiju / White Chrysanthemum.]]
Tianmendong [assisted by Yuanyi Dihuang, fears Zengqing / Azurite.]
Mendong [assisted by Dihuang / Rehmannia Root, Cheqian / Plantago Seed, avects Kuandong, Ku Hu, Kushen / Sophora Root, Qing [Qingxiang]. (*Duanju Fang* says Yuanyi assists it.)]
Zhu [assisted by Fangfeng / Saposhnikovia Root, Diyü / Sanguisorba Root.]
Nuwei (also known as Amier) [fears Lu Jian.]
Gan Dihuang / Dried Rehmannia Root [benefits from Mendong / Ophiopogon Root and Qingjiu / Clear Wine, avects Beimu / Fritillaria Bulb, fears Wuyi / Wormseed.]
Changpu / Acorus [assisted by Qipi / Fraxinus Bark, avects Didan, Mahuang / Ephedra Herb.]
Yuanzhi [benefits from Fuling / Poria, Dongkuizi / Malva Seed, Longgu / Dragon Bone, kills Tianxiong / Aconite Lateral Root and Fuzi / Prepared Aconite Root poison, fears Zhenzhu / Pearl, Feilian, Lilu / Veratrum, Qi Ge.]
Zexie / Alisma [fears Haige / Seashell, Wen Ge.]
Shuyu / Yam Rhizome [assisted by Zizhi / Purple Reishi, avects Gansui / Kansui Root. [Commentary: *Ji Yao Fang* says Zishi / Purple Stone assists it, avects Yuanzhi / Polygala Root.]]
Juhua / Chrysanthemum [assisted by Zhu / Atractylodes, Gouqigen / Goji Root Bark, Sanggen Baipi / Mulberry Root Bark.]
Gancao / Licorice Root [assisted by Zhu / Atractylodes, Ganqi / Dried Lacquer, Kushen / Sophora Root, avects Yuanzhi / Polygala Root, opposes Gansui / Kansui Root, Daji / Euphorbia Root, Yuan Hua / Genkwa, Haizao / Kelp.]
Renshen / Ginseng Root [assisted by Fuling / Poria, avects Soushu, opposes Lilu / Veratrum.]
Shihu / Dendrobium Stem [assisted by Luying, avects Ningshuishi / Calcitrol, Badou / Croton Seed, fears Jiangcan / Silkworm, Leiwan / Polyporus. (*Yao Bian Jue* says it dislikes Jun Gui / Cinnamon Twig, Shetupi / Snake Skin.)]
Shilongrui [assisted by Daji / Euphorbia Root, fears Shetupi / Snake Skin, Zhuyu / Cornus Fruit.]
Luoshi [assisted by Duzhong / Eucommia Bark, Mudan / Tree Peony Root Bark, avects Tielp Luo / Iron Filings, Changpu / Acorus, Beimu / Fritillaria Bulb.]
Longdan / Gentian Root [assisted by Guanzhong / Cyathula Root, avects Fangkui, Dihuang / Rehmannia Root.]
Niuxi / Achyranthes Root [avects Yinghuo / Firefly, Guijia / Turtle Shell, fears Baiqian / Adenophora Root.]
Duzhong / Eucommia Bark [fears Shepi / Snake Skin, Xuanshen / Scrophularia Root.]
Ganqi / Dried Lacquer [assisted by Banxia / Pinellia Tuber, fears Jizi / Chicken Egg.]
Xixin / Asarum [assisted by Zengqing / Azurite, Zaogen / Jujube Root, avects Yelangdu / Wild Wolf Poison, Shanzhuyu / Cornus Fruit, Huanghua, fears Huashi / Talc, Xiaoshi / Niter, opposes Lilu / Veratrum.]
Duohuo / Angelica Pubescens Root [assisted by Lishi / Vitex Fruit.]
Chihu / Bupleurum Root [assisted by Banxia / Pinellia Tuber, avects Zaojiao / Gleditsia Pod, Nuwan, Lilu / Veratrum.]
Suanzao / Sour Jujube Seed [avects Fangji / Stephania Root.]
Huai Zi [assisted by Jingtian / Sedum.]
[Missing Character] Zi [assisted by Jing Zi, Yiyi / Coix Seed.]
Shechuangzi / Cnidium Fruit [avects Mudan / Tree Peony Root Bark, Badou / Croton Seed, Beimu / Fritillaria Bulb.]
Tusizi / Dodder Seed [benefits from Wine. Assisted by Shuyu / Yam Rhizome, Songzhi / Pine Resin. Avects [Missing Character] Jun. [Commentary: *Yao Bian Jue* says it avects Jungui / Cinnamon Twig, Leiwan / Polyporus.]]
[Missing Character] Xi Zi [benefits from Jing Shi, Xixin / Asarum, avects Ganjiang / Dried Ginger, Kushen / Sophora Root. [Commentary: *Fan Wang Fang* says Xixin / Asarum assists it.]]
Jili / Tribulus [assisted by Wutou / Aconite Root.]
Tianmingjing [assisted by Hengyi.]
Qian Gen [fears Shugu.]
Manjing Shi [avects Wutou / Aconite Root, Shigao / Gypsum Fibrosum.]
Mujing Shi [assisted by Fangfeng / Saposhnikovia Root, avects Shigao / Gypsum Fibrosum.]
Qinjiao / Zanthoxylum [avects Gualou / Trichosanthes Fruit, Fangkui / Conringia Herb, fears Xihuang / Realgar.]
Xinyi / Magnolia Bud [assisted by Xiongqiong / Ligusticum Wallichii Root, avects Wu Shi Zhi, fears Changpu / Acorus, Huanglian / Coptis Rhizome, Shigao / Gypsum Fibrosum, Huanghuan.]
Plant Category Middle:
Danggui / Angelica Sinensis Root [avects [Missing Character] Ru, fears Changpu / Acorus, Haizao / Kelp, Mumeng.]
Fangfeng / Saposhnikovia Root [dislikes Ganjiang / Dried Ginger, Lilu / Veratrum, Bai [Missing Character], Yuan Hua / Genkwa, kills Fuzi / Prepared Aconite Root poison.]
Qinjiao / Gentiana Macrophylla Root [assisted by Changpu / Acorus.]
Huang [Missing Character] [avects Guijia / Turtle Shell.]
Wuzhuyu / Evodia Fruit [assisted by Liaoshi / Pepper Berry, avects Danshen / Salvia Root, Xiaoshi / Niter, Bai E Tu, fears Zishiyang / Purple Quartz. (*Yao Bian Jue* says it dislikes all minerals.)]
Huang Qin / Scutellaria Root [assisted by Zhuyu / Cornus Fruit, Longgu / Dragon Bone, avects Cong Shi, fears Dansha / Cinnabar, Mudan / Tree Peony Root Bark, Yaolu.]
Huanglian / Coptis Rhizome [assisted by Huang Qin / Scutellaria Root, Longgu / Dragon Bone, avects Juhua / Chrysanthemum, Yuan Hua / Genkwa, Xuanshen / Scrophularia Root, Baixian, fears Kuandonghua / Winter Flower, overcomes Wutou / Aconite Root, resolves Badou / Croton Seed poison. (*Yao Bian Jue* says it avects Fuling / Poria.)]
Wuweizi / Schisandra Berry [assisted by Congrong / Cistanche Stem, avects Weirui / Polygonatum Rhizome, overcomes Wutou / Aconite Root.]
Jueming [assisted by Shishi / Millettia Seed, avecta Dama Zi / Hemp Seed.]
Xiyao / Peony Root [assisted by Xuwan, avects Shihu / Dendrobium Stem, Mangxiao / Mirabilite, fears Xiaoshi / Niter, Biejia / Softshell Turtle Shell, Shan Jin, opposes Lilu / Veratrum, avects Kui Cai / Okra.]
Jiegeng / Platycodon Root [assisted by Qipi / Fraxinus Bark, fears Baiji / Bletilla Rhizome, Longdan / Gentian Root, Longyan.]
Xiongqiong / Ligusticum Wallichii Root [assisted by Baizhi / Angelica Dahurica Root, benefits from Xixin / Asarum, Muli / Oyster Shell. (*Ji Yao Fang* says it avects Huanglian / Coptis Rhizome.)]
Ben / Ligusticum Chuanxiong [avects [Missing Character] Ru.]
Mahuang / Ephedra Herb [assisted by Houpo / Magnolia Bark, avects Xinyi / Magnolia Bud, Shiwei / Pyrosoma Leaf.]
Gegen / Pueraria Root [kills Yege / Wild Poison, Badou / Croton Seed, and hundred drug poisons.]
Qianhu / Peucedanum Root [assisted by Banxia / Pinellia Tuber, avects Zaojiao / Gleditsia Pod, fears Lilu / Veratrum.]
Beimu / Fritillaria Bulb [assisted by Houpo / Magnolia Bark, Baiwei / Cynanchum Atratum, avects Taohua / Peach Blossom, fears Qin Jiao / Gentiana Macrophylla Root, Yushi, Mangcao / Daphne, opposes Wutou / Aconite Root.]
Gualou / Trichosanthes Fruit [assisted by Gouqi / Goji Berry, avects Ganjiang / Dried Ginger, fears Niuxi / Achyranthes Root, Ganqi / Dried Lacquer, opposes Wutou / Aconite Root.]
Danshen / Salvia Root [fears Xianshui / Salty Water, opposes Lilu / Veratrum.]
Houpo / Magnolia Bark [assisted by Ganjiang / Dried Ginger. Avects Zexie / Alisma, Hanshuishi / Cold Water Stone, Xiaoshi / Niter. (*Yao Bian Jue* says it avects Xixin / Asarum.)]
Xuanshen / Scrophularia Root [avects Huang [Missing Character], Ganjiang / Dried Ginger, Dazao / Jujube, Shanzhuyu / Cornus Fruit, opposes Lilu / Veratrum.]
Shashen / Glehnia Root [avects Fangji / Stephania Root, opposes Lilu / Veratrum. (*Yao Bian Jue* says it dislikes Fangji / Stephania Root, Zhu / Atractylodes, causing [Missing Character] steeping.)]
Kushen / Sophora Root [assisted by Xuanshen / Scrophularia Root, avects Beimu / Fritillaria Bulb, Loulu / Rhaponticum Root, Tusizi / Dodder Seed, opposes Lilu / Veratrum.]
Xuduan / Dipsacus Root [assisted by Dihuang / Rehmannia Root, avects Leiwan / Polyporus.]
Shanzhuyu / Cornus Fruit [assisted by Liaoshi / Pepper Berry, avects Jiegeng / Platycodon Root, Fangfeng / Saposhnikovia Root, Fangji / Stephania Root.]
Sanggen Baipi / Mulberry Root Bark [assisted by Xuduan / Dipsacus Root, Guixin / Cinnamon Twig, Mazzi / Hemp Seed.]
Gouji / Cibotium Rhizome [assisted by Bibi / Dioscorea Hypoglauca Rhizome, avects Baijiang. (*Yao Bian Jue* says it dislikes Dahuang / Rhubarb, Qianhu / Peucedanum Root, Muli / Oyster Shell.)]
Bibi / Dioscorea Hypoglauca Rhizome [assisted by Yiyi / Coix Seed, fears Kuigen / Kudzu Root, Dahuang / Rhubarb, Chihu / Bupleurum Root, Muli / Oyster Shell, Qianhu / Peucedanum Root.]
Shiwei / Pyrosoma Leaf [assisted by Xingren / Apricot Seed, benefits from Changpu / Acorus.]
Qumai [assisted by [Missing Character] Cao, Mudan / Tree Peony Root Bark, avects Sangpiaoxiao / Mantis Egg Case.]
Qipi / Fraxinus Bark [assisted by Daji / Euphorbia Root, avects Zhuyu / Cornus Fruit. (*Yao Bian Jue* says Luying assists it.)]
Baizhi / Angelica Dahurica Root [assisted by Danggui / Angelica Sinensis Root, avects Xuanfu Hua / Inula Flower.]
Duruo [benefits from Xinyi / Magnolia Bud, Xixin / Asarum, avects Chihu / Bupleurum Root, Qianhu / Peucedanum Root.]
Baimu / Cypress Wood [avects Ganqi / Dried Lacquer. [Commentary: *Yao Bian Jue* says it dislikes Ganqi / Dried Lacquer, opposing the human abdomen.] ]
Zhizi / Gardenia Fruit [resolves Zizhu / Daphne poison.]
Ziwan / Aster Root [assisted by Kuandong / Winter Flower, avects Tianxiong / Aconite Lateral Root, Qumai, Leiwan / Polyporus, Yuanzhi / Polygala Root, fears Yinchen Hao / Artemisia Capillaris.]
Baixian / Dictamnus Root [avects Piaoxiao / Mantis Egg Case, Jiegeng / Platycodon Root, Fuling / Poria, Bibi / Dioscorea Hypoglauca Rhizome.]
Baiwei / Cynanchum Atratum [avects Huang [Missing Character], Ganjiang / Dried Ginger, Ganqi / Dried Lacquer, Dazao / Jujube, Shanzhuyu / Cornus Fruit.]
Wei Xian [benefits from Qipi / Fraxinus Bark.]
Haizao / Kelp [opposes Gancao / Licorice Root.]
Ganjiang / Dried Ginger [assisted by Qin Jiao / Zanthoxylum, avects Huanglian / Coptis Rhizome, Huang Qin / Scutellaria Root, Tianshushi, kills Banxia / Pinellia Tuber, Langdang / Henbane poison.]
Plant Category Lower:
Dahuang / Rhubarb Root [assisted by Huang Qin / Scutellaria Root, fears nothing, benefits from Xiyao / Peony Root, Huang Qin / Scutellaria Root, Muli / Oyster Shell, Xixin / Asarum, Fuling / Poria, Xiaoshi / Niter, Zishi / Purple Stone, Taoren / Peach Seed.]
Shujiao / Sichuan Pepper [assisted by Xingren / Apricot Seed, fears Tuowu.]
Badou / Croton Seed [assisted by Yuan Hua / Genkwa. Avects [Missing Character] Cao, fears Dahuang / Rhubarb, Huanglian / Coptis Rhizome, Lilu / Veratrum. (*Yao Bian Jue* says it benefits greatly.)]
Gansui / Kansui Root [assisted by Gouti / Melon Peduncle, avects Yuanzhi / Polygala Root, opposes Gancao / Licorice Root.]
Tingli [assisted by Yupi / Elm Bark, benefits from Wine. Avects Jiangcan / Silkworm, Shilongrui. (*Fan Wang Fang* says it fears Jiangcan / Silkworm.)]
Daji / Euphorbia Root [opposes Gancao / Licorice Root.]
Zeqi [assisted by Xiaodou / Soybean, avects Shuyu / Yam Rhizome.]
Yuan Hua / Genkwa [assisted by Jueming Zi / Cassia Seed, opposes Gancao / Licorice Root.]
Gouwen / Gelsemium [assisted by Banxia / Pinellia Tuber, avects Huang Qin / Scutellaria Root.]
Yelangdu / Wild Wolf Poison [assisted by Dadou / Soybean, avects Mai Shao Jiang.]
Giubai [fears Yuanyi / Wall Moss.]
Tianxiong / Aconite Lateral Root [assisted by Yuanzhi / Polygala Root, avects Fubi.]
Wutou / Aconite Root & Wuhui [assisted by Mangcao / Daphne, opposes Banxia / Pinellia Tuber, Gualou / Trichosanthes Fruit, Beimu / Fritillaria Bulb, Bai [Missing Character], Baiji / Bletilla Rhizome, avects Lilu / Veratrum.]
Fuzi / Prepared Aconite Root [assisted by Shedan / Snake Gallbladder, avects Wugong / Centipede, fears Fangfeng / Saposhnikovia Root, Gancao / Licorice Root, Huang [Missing Character], Renshen / Ginseng Root, Wujiu, Dadou / Soybean.]
Zaojiao / Gleditsia Sinensis Pod [assisted by Baizi / Biota Seed, avects Men Dong / Ophiopogon Root, fears Kongqing / Azurite, Renshen / Ginseng Root, Kushen / Sophora Root.]
Hengshan / Mountain Goldthread [fears Yuzha.]
Shuqi [assisted by Gualou / Trichosanthes Fruit, avects Guanzhong / Cyathula Root.]
Banxia / Pinellia Tuber [assisted by Shegan / Belamcanda Rhizome, avects Zaojiao / Gleditsia Pod, fears Xionghuang / Realgar, Shengjiang / Fresh Ginger, Qipi / Fraxinus Bark, Guijia / Turtle Shell, opposes Wutou / Aconite Root.]
Kuandong [assisted by Xingren / Apricot Seed, benefits from Ziwan / Aster Root. Avects Zaojiao / Gleditsia Pod, Xiaoshi / Niter, fears Xinyi / Magnolia Bud, Mahuang / Ephedra Herb, Huang Qin / Scutellaria Root, Huanglian / Coptis Rhizome, Huang [Missing Character], Qingxiang.]
Mudan / Tree Peony Root Bark [fears Tusizi / Dodder Seed. [Commentary: *Yao Bian Jue* says it dislikes Dahuang / Rhubarb, Beimu / Fritillaria Bulb.]]
Fangji / Stephania Root [assisted by Yinnie, avects Xixin / Asarum, fears Bibi / Dioscorea Hypoglauca Rhizome, kills Xionghuang / Realgar poison.]
Bajitian / Morinda Root [assisted by Fupen / Raspberry, avects Chaosheng Leiwan / Polyporus, Danshen / Salvia Root.]
Shinancao [assisted by Wuqia / Pentapanthus, [Commentary: *Fan Wang Fang* says it avects Shanji / Thistle.]]
Nuwan [fears Lu Jian.]
Diyu / Sanguisorba Root [benefits from receiving Hair, avects Men Dong / Ophiopogon Root.]
Wuqia / Pentapanthus [assisted by Yuanzhi / Polygala Root, fears Shepi / Snake Skin, Xuanshen / Scrophularia Root.]
Zelan / Lygodium Spore [assisted by Fangji / Stephania Root.]
Huanhuan [assisted by Yuwei / Iris Root, avects Fuling / Poria.]
Zishen [fears Xinyi / Magnolia Bud.]
Jun Gui / Cinnamon Twig [benefits from Wine, fears Jizi / Chicken Egg.]
Guanzhong / Cyathula Root [assisted by [Missing Character] Jun.]
Yelangya / Wild Wolf Tooth [assisted by Wuyi / Wormseed, avects Diyü / Sanguisorba Root, Zaoji. [Commentary: *Yao Bian Jue* says one theory is it avects Didan.]]
Lilu / Veratrum [assisted by Huanglian / Coptis Rhizome, opposes Xixin / Asarum, Xiyao / Peony Root, Wushen, avects Dahuang / Rhubarb.]
[Missing Character] Ru [assisted by Gancao / Licorice Root, avects Men Dong / Ophiopogon Root.]
Bailian / Trumpet Vine Root [assisted by Daizhe / Hematite, opposes Wutou / Aconite Root. [Commentary: *Fan Wang Fang* says it avects Wutou / Aconite Root. Also says it kills Fire Poison.]]
Baiji / Bletilla Rhizome [assisted by Zishi / Purple Stone, avects Lishi / Calcite, Li Hern / Plum Pit Kernel, Xingren / Apricot Seed.]
Zhan Si [resolves Yelangdu / Wild Wolf Poison poison.]
Soul Liu [assisted by Loulu / Rhaponticum Root.]
Yinyanghuo / Epimedium Leaf [assisted by Shuyu / Yam Rhizome.]
Feilian [ (also known as Bu) Benefits from Wutou / Aconite Root. Mainly avects Mahuang / Ephedra Herb. [Commentary: *Yao Bian Jue* says it dislikes Mahuang / Ephedra Herb, Suanzao / Sour Jujube Seed, Fangji / Stephania Root.]]
Luan Hua [assisted by Jueming / Cassia Seed.]
Zhangzhang / Arisaema [assisted by Shuqi, avects Mangcao / Daphne.]
Xun Cao [assisted by Fanshi / Alum. [Commentary: *Yao Bian Jue* says it benefits from receiving Hair.]]
Jin Cao [fears Shugu.]
Xiakucao / Prunella Spike [assisted by Tu [Missing Character].]
Yi Gong [fears Yu Wan, Feilian. [Commentary: *Yao Bian Jue* says it dislikes Feilian.]]
Leiwan / Polyporus [assisted by Li Shi, Houpo / Magnolia Bark, avects Gegen / Pueraria Root.]
Insect Category Upper:
Longgu / Dragon Bone [benefits from Renshen / Ginseng Root, Niuhuang / Calculus Bovis, fears Shigao / Gypsum Fibrosum.]
Longchi Jiao / Dragon Teeth and Horns [fears Ganqi / Dried Lacquer, Shujiao / Sichuan Pepper, Lishi / Calcite.]
Niuhuang / Calculus Bovis [assisted by Renshen / Ginseng Root, avects Longgu / Dragon Bone, Dihuang / Rehmannia Root, Longdan / Gentian Root, Feilian, fears Niuxi / Achyranthes Root.]
Fengzi / Bee Larvae [fears Huang Qin / Scutellaria Root, Xiyao / Peony Root, Muli / Oyster Shell.]
Lami / Beeswax and Honey [avects Yuan Hua / Genkwa, Wen Ge / Clam Shell.]
Baijiao / White Glue [benefits from Fire, fears Dahuang / Rhubarb.]
Ejiao / Donkey-hide Gelatin [benefits from [Missing Character], avects Dahuang / Rhubarb. [Commentary: *Ji Yao Fang* says it avects Baijiao / White Glue, Dahuang / Rhubarb.]]
Muli / Oyster Shell [assisted by Beimu / Fritillaria Bulb, benefits from its grass, Niuxi / Achyranthes Root, Yuanzhi / Polygala Root, avects Mahuang / Ephedra Herb, Zhuyu / Cornus Fruit, Xixin / Asarum.]
Insect Category Middle:
Xijiao / Rhinoceros Horn [assisted by Songzhi / Pine Resin, avects [Missing Character] Jun, Leiwan / Polyporus.]
Lingyangjiao / Antelope Horn & Yangjiao / Sheep Horn [assisted by Tusizi / Dodder Seed.]
Lurong / Deer Antler [assisted by Mabo / Pollen of Cannabis.]
Lujiao / Deer Antler Bone [assisted by Duzhong / Eucommia Bark.]
Fuyi / Bat [assisted by Xianshi / Amaranth Seed, Yunshi / Cloud Real.]
[Missing Character] Pi / Skin [benefits from Wine, fears Jiegeng / Platycodon Root, Men Dong / Ophiopogon Root.]
Xiyi / Gecko [avects Liuhuang / Sulfur, Banmao / Mylabris, Wuyi / Wormseed.]
Fangfang / Beehive [avects Ganjiang / Dried Ginger, Danshen / Salvia Root, Huang Qin / Scutellaria Root, Xiyao / Peony Root, Muli / Oyster Shell. (*Yao Bian Jue* says it kills Bee Poison.)]
Sangpiaoxiao / Mantis Egg Case [benefits from Longgu / Dragon Bone to treat seminal emission.]
Chong [fears Zaojiao / Gleditsia Pod, Changpu / Acorus.]
Qicao / Ground Beetle Larva [assisted by Feimeng / Horsefly, avects Fuzi / Prepared Aconite Root.]
Hai Ge / Sea Clam [assisted by Shuqi, fears Goudan / Dog Gallbladder, Gansui / Kansui Root, Yuan Hua / Genkwa.]
Guijia / Turtle Shell [avects Shashen / Glehnia Root, Feilian.]
Biejia / Softshell Turtle Shell [avects Fanshi / Alum.]
Shanjia / Eel Skin [assisted by Shuqi, fears Goudan / Dog Gallbladder, Gansui / Kansui Root, Yuan Hua / Genkwa.]
Wzeiyu Gu / Cuttlefish Bone [avects Bailian / Trumpet Vine Root, Baiji / Bletilla Rhizome.]
Xie / Crab [kills Langdang / Henbane poison.]
Insect Category Lower:
Milzhi / Elk Fat [fears Dahuang / Rhubarb. [Commentary: *Ji Yao Fang* says it fears Dahuang / Rhubarb, Gancao / Licorice Root.]]
Shetupi / Snake Skin [fears Cishi / Magnetite, opposes Wine.]
Qianglang / Dung Beetle [fears Yangjiao / Sheep Horn, Shigao / Gypsum Fibrosum.]
Shedan / Snake Gallbladder [avects Gancao / Licorice Root.]
Madao / Scallop [benefits from Water.]
Tianshushi / Rat Droppings [avects Bailian / Trumpet Vine Root, Baiwei / Cynanchum Atratum. [Commentary: *Yao Bian Jue* says it dislikes Shashen / Glehnia Root.]]
Banmao / Mylabris [assisted by Madao / Scallop, fears Badou / Croton Seed, Kongqing / Azurite.]
Fruit Category Upper:
Dazao / Jujube [kills Wutou / Aconite Root poison.]
Fruit Category Lower:
Xinghe / Apricot Kernel [benefits from Fire, avects Huang [Missing Character], Huang Qin / Scutellaria Root, Gegen / Pueraria Root, resolves Tin Hu Fen poison, fears [Missing Character] Cao. (*Fan Wang Fang* says Pig Fat assists it.)]
Vegetable Category Upper:
Dongkuizi / Malva Seed [assisted by Huang Qin / Scutellaria Root.]
Rice Category Upper:
Ma / Hemp & Mazzi / Hemp Seed [fears Muli / Oyster Shell, Baiwei / Cynanchum Atratum, avects Fuling / Poria. (*Yao Bian Jue* says [Missing Character] Chong assists it.)]
Rice Category Middle:
Dadou / Soybean & Huangjuan / Soybean Sprouts [avects Wushen, Longdan / Gentian Root, benefits from Qianhu / Peucedanum Root, Wu Hui / Aconite Beak, Xingren / Apricot Seed, Muli / Oyster Shell, kills Wutou / Aconite Root poison.]
Damai / Barley [assisted by Shimì / Honey.]