味辛甘，平，温，无毒。主腰脊痛，补中，益精气，坚筋骨，强志，除阴下痒湿
余沥，脚中酸疼，不欲践地。久服轻身耐老。一名思仙，一名思仲，一名木绵。生上虞山
及上党汉中，二月五月六月九月采皮。
味辛苦，平，无毒。主瘾疹风痒，浮肿齿痛。一名白胶香。其树皮∶味辛，平，有小毒。
主水肿，下水气。煮汁用之，所在大山皆有。
味辛，温，无毒，有毒。主绝伤，补中，续筋骨，填脑髓，安五脏，五缓六急，风寒湿
痹。疗咳嗽，消瘀血，痞结，腰痛，女子疝瘕，利小肠，去蛔虫。生漆∶去长虫。久服轻身
耐老。生汉中川谷，夏至后采，干之。
味苦辛，微寒，平，温，无毒。主筋骨间寒热湿痹，拘挛，明目坚齿，利九窍，去白虫
长虫，主风头痛，脑鸣，目泪出，益气。久服轻身耐老，令人润泽颜色。小荆实亦等。
味苦，温，无毒。主除骨间寒热，通利胃气，止咳逆下气。生河间南阳、冤句山谷，或
平寿都乡高岸上及田野中，八月九月采实阴干。
味苦甘，平，无毒。主补中，安五脏，养精神，除百疾，久服肥健，轻身不老。生武陵
川谷，立冬采。
味苦甘，平，无毒。主腰痛，小儿背强，痈肿，安胎，充肌肤，坚发齿，长须眉，主金
疮去痹，女子崩中，内伤不足，产后余疾，下乳汁。其实，明目轻身，通神。一名寄屑，一
名寓木，一名宛童，一名茑。生弘农川谷桑上，三月三日采茎叶，阴干。
[Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex)] Acrid and sweet, neutral and warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats lower back and spinal pain, tonifies the Middle Jiao (Spleen and Stomach), benefits essence and Qi, strengthens bones and sinews, fortifies willpower, eliminates itching and dampness in the genital region, and residual dribbling; alleviates soreness and pain in the feet, making one unwilling to tread on the ground. Long-term consumption leads to a light body and resistance to aging. Also known as Sixian, Sizhong, or Mian. Grows in Shangyu Mountain, Shangdang, and Hanzhong; bark is harvested in the second, fifth, sixth, and ninth lunar months.
[Sangsang Jisheng (Viscum Coloratum / White Lacquer Fragrance)] Acrid and bitter, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats urticaria, wind-induced itching, edema, and toothache. Also known as Baijiaoxiang. Its tree bark: acrid, neutral, slightly toxic. Primarily treats edema and promotes the downward movement of water qi. Decoction is used; it grows in major mountains everywhere.
[Sangsang Jisheng (General Description)] Acrid, warm in nature, non-toxic (some varieties are toxic). Primarily treats severe injuries (Jueshang), tonifies the Middle Jiao, reconnects bones and sinews, fills the brain marrow, calms the Five Zang Organs, treats Wu Huan Liu Ji (flaccidity and spasticity syndromes), and Bi syndrome caused by wind-cold-dampness. Treats cough, resolves blood stasis, dissipates nodules and masses, treats lower back pain, female abdominal masses (Shenjia), benefits the Small Intestine, and expels roundworms. Raw lacquer: expels long worms (intestinal parasites). Long-term consumption leads to a light body and resistance to aging. Grows in river valleys of Hanzhong; harvested after the Summer Solstice and dried.
[Xiaojingshi] Bitter and acrid, slightly cold, neutral, and warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats cold-heat-damp Bi syndrome between bones and sinews, spasms and contractures, brightens the eyes, strengthens teeth, benefits the Nine Orifices, expels white worms and long worms, treats wind-induced headache, tinnitus in the head, tearing, and tonifies Qi. Long-term consumption leads to a light body, resistance to aging, and lustrous complexion. Xiaojingshi has equivalent effects.
[Another Fruit Herb] Bitter, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily clears cold-heat from between the bones, unblocks and benefits Stomach Qi, stops counterflow cough, and directs Qi downward. Grows in the valleys of Hejian, Nanyang, and Yuanju, or on high banks and in fields of Pingshou Duchxiang; fruits are harvested in the eighth and ninth lunar months and dried in the shade.
[Another Herb] Bitter and sweet, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily tonifies the Middle Jiao, calms the Five Zang Organs, nourishes the Spirit (Shen), eliminates myriad diseases, and long-term consumption leads to robust physique, light body, and resistance to aging. Grows in river valleys of Wuling; harvested at the Start of Winter.
[Sangsang Jisheng (Fruit/Full Plant Aliases)] Bitter and sweet, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats lower back pain, stiffness in children's backs, carbuncles and sores, calms the fetus, enriches skin and flesh, strengthens hair and teeth, promotes growth of beard and eyebrows, treats metal wounds (Jinchuang) and removes Bi obstruction, treats metrorrhagia (Bengzhong) in women, internal injury with deficiency, postpartum residual ailments, and promotes lactation. Its fruit: brightens the eyes, lightens the body, and unblocks the Spirit. Also known as Jixie, Yumu, Wantong, or Niao. Grows on mulberry trees in river valleys of Hongnong; stems and leaves are harvested on the third day of the third lunar month and dried in the shade.