味甘辛，温，无毒。主心腹胀满，下气消食。调味用之，香似橘皮，而无苦味
味酸，寒，无毒。主滑中散热。实∶主悦泽人面。一名天葵，一名蘩露。
味酸，平，无毒。主积年恶疮不愈。五月五日日中采，干用之。
味辛，温，有毒。主散痈肿 疮，除风邪，杀毒瓦斯。独子者亦佳，归五脏。久食伤人，
损目明。五月五日采。
味辛，温，有小毒。归脾肾。主霍乱，腹中不安，消谷，理胃温中，除邪痹毒瓦斯。五月
五日采之。
味甘，寒，无毒。主马毒疮。捣汁洗之，并服之，堇，菜也。出《短剧方》，《万异方》
云∶除蛇蝎毒及痈肿。
二十八味
味甘，平，无毒。主伤中虚羸，补五内，益气力，长肌肉，填髓脑，坚筋骨，疗金疮，
止痛，及伤寒温疟，大吐后虚热羸困。久服轻身不老，明耳目，耐饥渴，延年。以作油∶微
寒，利大肠，胞衣不落；生者∶摩疮肿，生秃发。一名巨胜，一名狗虱，一名方茎，一名鸿
藏。叶名青 ，生上党川泽。
味甘，寒，无毒。主五脏邪气，风寒湿痹，益气，补脑髓，坚筋骨。久服耳目聪明，不
饥不老，增寿。巨胜苗也。生中原川谷。
味辛，平，有毒。主五劳七伤，利五脏，下血，寒气，破积止痹，散脓。多食令人见鬼
狂走。久服通神明，轻身。一名麻勃，此麻花上勃勃者。七月七日采，良。
Maqinzi (Sedum sarmentosum): Sweet and pungent in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats abdominal distension and fullness, promotes the downward movement of Qi, and aids digestion. When used as a seasoning, its aroma resembles that of dried tangerine peel (Chenpi), but without the bitter taste.
(Sweet in flavor, cold in nature, non-toxic). Primarily treats Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst syndrome) and Re Bi (heat-bi syndrome characterized by pain and swelling due to heat).
(Sour in flavor, cold in nature, non-toxic). Primarily promotes lubrication of the middle jiao and dissipates internal heat. The fruit: primarily enhances facial luster and radiance. Also known as Tiankui (Tiande root), also known as Fanlu.
(Sour in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic). Primarily treats chronic malignant ulcers that fail to heal for years. Harvest at noon on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, dry, and use.
(Pungent in flavor, slightly warm in nature). Primarily treats Qu Su Niao Chuang (ulcers caused by earwig secretions). Excessive consumption causes asthma or wheezing.
(Pungent in flavor, warm in nature, toxic). Primarily disperses carbuncles and sores, expels wind pathogens, and eliminates toxic vapors. Those with a single seed are also excellent, entering the five zang organs. Long-term consumption harms the body and damages eyesight. Harvest on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.
(Pungent in flavor, warm in nature, slightly toxic). Enters the Spleen and Kidney meridians. Primarily treats Huoluan (cholera-like syndrome with vomiting and diarrhea), abdominal discomfort, aids grain digestion, regulates the stomach, warms the middle jiao, and removes pathogenic factors, bi-syndrome, and toxic vapors. Harvest on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.
(Sweet in flavor, cold in nature, non-toxic). Primarily treats Ma Du Chuang (horse poison sores). Crush and extract juice to wash the affected area, and administer orally. Jin (Jincai/Juniper herb), is a vegetable. Cited from *Duanju Fang*, *Wanyi Fang* states: it removes snake and scorpion toxins and carbuncles.
(Pungent in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic). Primarily treats Feng You Dan Zhong (migratory erysipelas) and Ru Yong (mastitis).
Ershiba Wei (Twenty-Eight Flavors / Sesame): Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats internal injury leading to deficiency and emaciation, tonifies the five zang organs, boosts Qi and strength, promotes muscle growth, fills the marrow and brain, strengthens bones and sinews, treats metal wounds (Jin Chuang), relieves pain, and addresses post-febrile diseases such as Shang Han (cold damage) and Wen Nue (warm malaria), as well as post-emetic deficiency heat, emaciation, and exhaustion. Long-term consumption lightens the body, prevents aging, clarifies the ears and eyes, increases tolerance to hunger and thirst, and prolongs life. Made into oil: slightly cold in nature, unblocks the large intestine, helps retain the placenta if retained; raw: rub on sores and swellings, promotes hair growth in cases of alopecia. Also known as Jusheng (Great Victory), also known as Goushi (Dog Louse), also known as Fangjing (Square Stem), also known as Hongzang. Leaves are named Qing [missing character]. Grows in the rivers and valleys of the Central Plains.
(Sweet in flavor, cold in nature, non-toxic). Primarily treats evil qi in the five zang organs, wind-cold-damp bi-syndrome, boosts Qi, tonifies brain marrow, and strengthens bones and sinews. Long-term consumption clarifies the ears and eyes, prevents hunger and aging, and increases longevity. This is the seedling of Jusheng (Sesame). Grows in the rivers and valleys of the Central Plains.
(Pungent in flavor, neutral in nature, toxic). Primarily treats Wu Lao Qi Shang (five labors and seven injuries), benefits the five zang organs, promotes the downward movement of blood, dispels cold qi, breaks up accumulations, stops bi-pain, and dissipates pus. Excessive consumption causes hallucinations, seeing ghosts, and manic running. Long-term consumption opens the spirit, lightens the body. Also known as Ma Bo (Hemp Flower Bud), which refers to the vigorous buds on the hemp flowers. Harvest on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month; this is considered superior.