味甘，微寒，无毒。主筋急拘挛，不可屈伸，风湿痹，下气，除筋骨邪气不仁，利肠胃，
消水肿，令人能食。久服，轻身益气。其根∶下三虫。一名解蠡，一名屋 ，一名起实，一
名赣。生真定平泽及田野，八月采实，采根无时。
味甘咸，寒，无毒。主气癃，止痛，利水道小便，除湿痹，男子伤中，女子淋沥，不欲
食。养肺，强阴，益精，令人有子，明目疗赤痛。久服轻身耐老。
味甘，寒。主金疮，止血衄鼻，瘀血血瘕，下血，小便赤，止烦下气，除小虫。一名当
道，一名 ，一名虾蟆衣，一名牛遗，一名胜舄。生真定平泽丘陵阪道中，五月五日采，
阴干。
味辛，微温，无毒。主明目，目痛泪出，除痹，补五脏，益精光。疗心腹腰痛。久服轻
身不老。一名蔑菥，一名大蕺，一名马辛，一名大荠。生咸阳川泽及道旁，四月五月采，曝
干。
味辛甘，微温，微寒，无毒。主明目，益精，除水气。疗血逆，大热，头痛，心烦。久
服轻身。
主瘾疹痒，可作浴汤。一名益母，一名益明，一名大札，一名贞蔚。生海滨池泽，五月
采。
味辛，温，无毒。主邪气，辟毒疫温鬼，强志，主淋露。疗气劣，肌中偏寒，主
足，消毒，杀鬼精物，温疟，蛊毒，行药之精。久服，不梦寤魇寐，轻身致神仙。一名蜜香
。生永昌山谷。
(Root of Coix Seed) Sweet in flavor, slightly cold in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats tendon spasms and contractures, inability to flex or extend joints, wind-damp bi-syndrome, directs rebellious qi downward, eliminates pathogenic factors from the bones and sinews causing numbness, promotes bowel function, reduces edema, and stimulates appetite. Long-term consumption lightens the body and tonifies qi. Its root: expels three types of parasites. Also known as Jie Li, also known as Wu , also known as Qi Shi, also known as Gan. Grows in Pingze of Zhending and fields; fruits are harvested in August, while roots can be harvested at any time.
(Musk-like Herb) Sweet and salty in flavor, cold in nature, non-toxic. It primarily treats urinary retention (Qi Long), relieves pain, promotes diuresis and urination, dispels damp-bi syndrome, treats internal injury in men, dribbling urine in women, and loss of appetite. Nourishes the lungs, strengthens yin, benefits essence, facilitates conception, brightens the eyes, and treats redness and pain. Long-term consumption lightens the body and delays aging.
(Sheng Xi / Dang Dao) Sweet in flavor, cold in nature. It primarily treats metal wounds (Jin Chuang), stops bleeding and epistaxis, resolves blood stasis and abdominal masses (Xue Xia), stops lower bleeding, treats dark red urine, relieves irritability, directs qi downward, and eliminates small parasites. Also known as Dang Dao, also known as , also known as Xia Ma Yi, also known as Niu Yi, also known as Sheng Xi. Grows in hills and roadsides of Pingze, Zhending; harvested on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, dried in shade.
(Da Ji / Ma Xin) Pungent in flavor, slightly warm in nature, non-toxic. It primarily brightens the eyes, relieves eye pain and tearing, dispels bi-syndrome, tonifies the five zang organs, and benefits essence and vision. Treats heart, abdomen, and lower back pain. Long-term consumption lightens the body and prevents aging. Also known as Mie Xi, also known as Da Ji, also known as Ma Xin, also known as Da Ji. Grows in rivers and marshes of Xianyang and roadside; harvested in April and May, sun-dried.
(Spicy-Sweet Herb) Pungent and sweet in flavor, slightly warm and slightly cold in nature, non-toxic. It primarily brightens the eyes, benefits essence, and dispels fluid retention. Treats rebellious blood, high fever, headache, and mental restlessness. Long-term consumption lightens the body.
(Itching Relief Herb) Primarily treats urticaria and itching; can be used as a bath decoction. Also known as Yi Mu, also known as Yi Ming, also known as Da Zha, also known as Zhen Wei. Grows in coastal ponds and marshes; harvested in May.
(Aromatic Wood / Mi Xiang) Pungent in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. It primarily expels pathogenic factors, wards off toxic epidemics and pestilence, strengthens willpower, and treats seminal emission and leukorrhea. Treats qi deficiency, localized coldness in muscles, foot diseases, detoxification, kills evil spirits/entities, treats warm malaria, gu poison, and enhances the efficacy of other medicines. Long-term consumption prevents nightmares and sleep disturbances, lightens the body, and leads towards immortality. Also known as Mi Xiang. Grows in valleys of Yongchang.