(Bai Liang Mi, White Glutinous Rice) Sweet in flavor, slightly cold in nature, non-toxic. Primarily eliminates heat and tonifies Qi.
(Salt-flavored substance) Salty in flavor, slightly cold in nature, non-toxic. Primarily nourishes Kidney Qi, removes heat from the Stomach and Spleen, and tonifies Qi. Aged material: Bitter in flavor, primarily treats Stomach heat, Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst syndrome), and promotes urination.
(Bitter substance) Bitter in flavor, slightly warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats cough with reverse flow of Qi, Huo Luan (cholera-like disorder), stops diarrhea, eliminates heat, and relieves irritability and thirst.
(Bitter substance) Bitter in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats Middle Jiao deficiency-cold, directs Qi downward, and eliminates heat.
(Sweet substance) Sweet in flavor, slightly cold in nature. Stops alternating chills and fever, benefits the Large Intestine, and treats Lacquer Dermatitis.
(Salty-sour substance) Salty and sour in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Directs Qi downward, eliminates irritability, harmonizes the Stomach, and stops diarrhea.
(Bitter-sweet-pungent substance) Bitter, sweet, and pungent in flavor, extremely hot in nature, toxic. Promotes the action of medicinal materials and kills various evil toxins.
(Pungent-flat substance) Pungent and flat in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats Malaria with chills and fever, dysentery caused by pathogenic factors, impotence, stops Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst syndrome), and alleviates alcohol-induced headache. Grows in Hanzhong; it is the flower of Adzuki Bean (Vigna angularis), harvested in July and dried in shade.
(Sweet substance) Sweet in flavor, slightly warm in nature. Harmonizes the middle, directs Qi downward. Leaves: Primarily treat Huo Luan (cholera-like disorder) with persistent vomiting and diarrhea.
(Sweet substance) Sweet in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Tonifies Qi and supplements the Middle, but excessive consumption causes internal heat and irritability.
(Sweet-bitter substance) Sweet and bitter in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Tonifies Qi, stops irritability and diarrhea.
(Bitter substance) Bitter in flavor. Warms the Middle. Excessive consumption causes internal heat and hard stools.
(Sweet substance) Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Tonifies Qi and supplements deficiencies.
(Sour substance) Sour in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Dissolves carbuncles and masses, disperses water retention. Kills evil toxins.
(Salty-sour substance) Salty and sour in flavor, cold and purgative in nature. Eliminates heat, stops irritability and fullness. Detoxifies various medicines, as well as burns from hot liquids and fire.
(Salty substance) Salty in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Kills Gui Gu (ghostly parasites), Zhu disease (infectious diseases transmitted by contact), toxic vapors, sores in the lower body, chills and fever due to Shang Han (Cold Damage), and expectorates phlegm from the chest. Stops sudden pain in the heart and abdomen, strengthens muscles and bones. Excessive consumption damages the Lungs and predisposes to coughing.
Total: One hundred and ninety-six substances.
(Gu Yu, Grain Jade) Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats female infertility, lightens the body, and prevents aging for longevity. Also known as Gu Yu. Grows in Lantian.
(Sweet substance) Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats female infertility, prevents aging and extends life. Grows among the jade stones of Lantian.
(Shi Jing, Stone Mirror) Sweet in flavor. Primarily treats Wind pathogens and skin itching. Also known as Shi Jing, it is clear and bright enough to serve as a mirror. Grows in mountain crevices, harvested in December.