山扁豆 生田野中，小科苗高一尺许，梢叶似蒺藜叶微大，根叶比苜蓿叶颇长，又似
初生豌豆叶，开黄花，结小扁角儿，味甜。
【救饥】采嫩角炸食，其豆熟时，收取豆煮食。【治病】具见本草。
山绿豆 生辉县太行山车箱冲山野中。苗茎似家绿豆茎微细，叶比家绿豆叶狭窄，尖
FS，开白花，结角亦瘦小，其豆黪绿色。其味微甘。
【救饥】采取其豆煮食，或磨面摊煎饼食之亦好。【治病】具见本草。
野豌豆 生田野中，苗初就地拖秧而生，后分生茎叉，苗长二尺余，叶似胡豆叶稍大，
又似苜蓿叶亦大，开淡紫花，结角似家豌豆角，但秕小。味苦。
【救饥】采用煮食，或收取豆煮食，或磨面制造食用与家豌豆同。【治病】具见本草。
回回豆 又名那合豆，生田野中。茎青似蒺藜。叶又似初生嫩皂荚叶而有细锯齿，开
五片淡紫花如蒺藜花样，结角如杏仁样而肥，有豆如牵牛子般大，其味辛性温。
【救饥】采豆煮食。【治病】具见本草。
蚕豆 今处处有之，生田野中。苗高二尺许，茎方，其叶状类黑豆叶而圆长，光泽。
枝干竖直，色似豌豆颇白。茎叶梢间开白花，结短角，其豆如甜子而小，色赤荏，味微甜淡。
【救饥】采豆煮食，炒食亦可。【治病】具见本草。
胡豆 生田野中，其苗初就地生，后分茎叉，叶以苜蓿叶而细，茎叶梢间开葱白褐
色花，结子角有豆如FS 豆状，味甜。
【救饥】采豆煮食，或蘑面食皆可。【治病】具见本草。
以上实可食。
御米 本草名象 ，一名米囊。今处处有之。苗高三尺，叶似 叶色而大，边皱多，
有花叉，开四片红白花，亦有千叶花者。结壳似 箭头，壳中有米数千粒，似葶苈子色白，隔年
种则佳。米味甘，其性平无毒。
【救饥】采嫩叶炸熟，油盐调食。取米作粥，或与面作饼皆可食。其米和竹沥煮粥食之极美。【治病】具见本草。
荞麦 处处种之，苗高二三尺许，就地科叉生。其茎色红，叶似杏叶而微软，梢开
小白花，结实作三棱蒴儿。味甘平性微寒，无毒。
【救饥】采嫩苗叶炸熟，油盐调食，多食微泻。其麦或蒸使气馏，于烈日晒，令口开。
春取仁煮作饭食，或为面作饼蒸食皆可。【治病】具见本草。
赤小豆 本草旧云∶江淮种莳，今北土多有之。苗高一二尺，叶似豇豆叶微团，FS 开
花，似豇豆花微小，淡褐色，有腐气，人故呼为腐婢。结角比绿豆角颇大，角之皮色微白带红，
其豆有赤白黧色三种。味甘酸，性平无毒。合 食成消渴，为酱合 食成口疮。久食之则身重也。
【救饥】采嫩叶炸熟，水淘洗净，油盐调食，明目。豆角亦可煮食。又法赤小豆一升半炒，
大豆黄一升半焙，二味捣米，每服一合，新水下，日三服，尽三升，可度十一日不饥。又说小豆
食之，逐津液，行小便，久服则虚人，令人黑瘦枯槁。【治病】具见本草。
苏子 人家多种之，苗高二三尺，茎方 面，四楞上有涩毛，叶皆对生，似紫苏叶
而大，开淡紫花，结子比紫苏子大。味微辛性温。
【救饥】采嫩叶炸熟，换水浸洗净，油盐调食。其子可炒食，亦可油房榨油用，无毒。【治病】具见本草。
黑豆苗 生密县山野中，苗似家黑豆，每三味攒生一处，居中大叶如绿豆叶，旁两叶
似黑豆叶微圆，开小粉红花，结角比家黑豆角极瘦小，其豆亦极细小，味微苦涩。
【救饥】采角煮食，或打取豆苍皆可。苗叶嫩时采取炸熟，水淘去苦味，油盐调食，多食则泻。【治病】具见本草。
黄豆苗 今处处有之，苗高一二尺，叶似黑豆叶而大，结角比黑豆角稍肥大。其叶味甘。
【救饥】采苗叶炸熟，水浸淘净，油盐调食，或采角煮食，或收豆煮食及蘑为面食皆可。【治病】具见本草。
豇豆苗 今处处有之，人家围圃中多种，就地拖秧而生，亦延篱落。叶似赤小豆叶而
极长，FS 开淡粉紫花，结角长五七寸其豆味微甘。
【救饥】采苗叶炸熟，水浸淘净，油盐调食及采嫩角炸食亦可。其豆成熟时打取豆食。【治病】具见本草。
刀豆苗 处处有之，人家园篱边多种之。苗叶似豇豆叶肥大，开淡粉红花，结角如皂
角状而长，其形似屠刀样，故以名之。味微甘微淡。
【救饥】采嫩苗叶炸熟，水浸淘净，油盐调食，及采嫩角炸食。豆熟时收豆煮食，亦可磨面
食。【治病】具见本草。
以上叶实皆可食。
Shanbiandou (Astragalus adsurgens) grows in fields. The plant is small, about one chi high. The leaves at the tip resemble Tribulus leaf but slightly larger; the basal leaves are longer than Medicago sativa leaf and resemble young Pisum sativum leaf. It bears yellow flowers and small flat pods, with a sweet taste.
[For Famine Relief] Pick tender pods, deep-fry and eat. When beans mature, harvest and boil to eat. [For Treating Diseases] Efficacy is detailed in Materia Medica texts.
Shanlvdou (Vigna radiata var. silvestris or similar wild legume) grows in the mountainous areas of Chexiangchong, Taihang Mountain, Huixian County. The stems are slightly thinner than cultivated Vigna radiata stems; leaves are narrower than cultivated ones, with sharp tips (FS), bearing white flowers. Pods are slender and small; beans are dark green with a slightly sweet taste.
[For Famine Relief] Harvest beans for boiling, or grind into flour for pancakes. [For Treating Diseases] Efficacy is detailed in Materia Medica texts.
Yewandou (Pisum arvense) grows in fields. Seedlings initially creep along the ground, later branching out, growing over two chi long. Leaves resemble Vicia faba leaves (slightly larger) or Medicago sativa leaves. It bears pale purple flowers and pods resembling Pisum sativum pods but smaller and shriveled. Taste is bitter.
[For Famine Relief] Boil to eat, or harvest beans for boiling, or grind into flour for food preparation, same as Pisum sativum. [For Treating Diseases] Efficacy is detailed in Materia Medica texts.
Huihuidou (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis or similar, also known as Nahe Dou) grows in fields. Stems are green like Tribulus. Leaves resemble young Gleditsia sinensis leaves with fine serrations. It bears five-petaled pale purple flowers like Tribulus flowers. Pods are plump like almonds; beans are size of Pharbitis nil seeds. Taste is pungent, nature is warm.
[For Famine Relief] Harvest beans and boil to eat. [For Treating Diseases] Efficacy is detailed in Materia Medica texts.
Candou (Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata) is found everywhere now, growing in fields. Seedlings are about two chi high. Stems are square-shaped. Leaves resemble Vigna mungo leaves but rounder and longer, glossy. Branches stand upright, color whitish like Pisum sativum. White flowers bloom at stem tips, forming short pods. Beans are smaller than sugar beans, reddish-brown, with a slightly sweet and bland taste.
[For Famine Relief] Harvest beans for boiling or frying. [For Treating Diseases] Efficacy is detailed in Materia Medica texts.
Hudou (Vicia faba) grows in fields. Seedlings initially grow close to the ground, later branching. Leaves are finer than Medicago sativa leaves. Pale brownish-white flowers bloom at stem tips. Pods contain beans resembling FS beans. Taste is sweet.
[For Famine Relief] Harvest beans for boiling or grinding into flour for food. [For Treating Diseases] Efficacy is detailed in Materia Medica texts.
The above fruits are edible.
Yumi (Papaver somniferum, Opium Poppy), named Xiang in ancient Materia Medica, also called Minal. Found everywhere now. Seedlings are three chi high. Leaves resemble [missing character] leaves but larger, with many wrinkles and lobes. Bears four-petaled red-and-white flowers, sometimes double-petaled. Capsules resemble arrows, containing thousands of white seeds like Sesamum indicum or Thlaspi arvense seeds. Seeds from the previous year's harvest are better. Seeds have a sweet taste, nature is neutral, non-toxic.
[For Famine Relief] Pick tender leaves, deep-fry, season with salt and oil. Make porridge with seeds, or mix with flour for cakes. Cooking seeds with Bamboo Sap (Zhuli) makes excellent porridge. [For Treating Diseases] Efficacy is detailed in Materia Medica texts.
Qiaomai (Fagopyrum esculentum, Buckwheat) is planted everywhere. Seedlings are two to three chi high, growing in clumps near the ground. Stems are red. Leaves resemble Prunus armeniaca leaves but softer. Small white flowers bloom at tips, forming triangular capsules. Taste is sweet and neutral, nature is slightly cold, non-toxic.
[For Famine Relief] Pick tender shoots and leaves, deep-fry, season with salt and oil. Excessive consumption causes mild diarrhea. Steam grains to release vapor, sun-dry until husks open. In spring, extract kernels to cook rice or grind into flour for steamed cakes. [For Treating Diseases] Efficacy is detailed in Materia Medica texts.
Chixiaodou (Vigna umbellata, Red Adzuki Bean) Ancient Materia Medica states: Planted in Jianghuai region, now common in northern lands. Seedlings are one to two chi high. Leaves resemble Vigna unguiculata var. sesquipedalis leaves but rounder. Tips are sharp (FS). Flowers resemble small Vigna unguiculata flowers, pale brown, with a foul odor, hence called "Fubi". Pods are larger than Vigna radiata pods, skin pale white with red tinge. Beans come in red, white, and dark varieties. Taste is sweet and sour, nature is neutral, non-toxic. Consuming with [missing character] causes Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst); consuming sauce with [missing character] causes mouth ulcers. Long-term consumption leads to heavy body sensation.
[For Famine Relief] Pick tender leaves, deep-fry, wash thoroughly with water, season with salt and oil to brighten eyes. Pods can also be boiled. Another method: Roast 1.5 sheng of Chixiaodou, roast-bake 1.5 sheng of Soybean Yellow (Dadou Huangjuan), crush together. Take one ge per dose with fresh water, three times daily. Consuming three sheng total sustains one for eleven days without hunger. Another view: Eating adzuki beans promotes fluid metabolism and urination; long-term use weakens the person, causing blackness, emaciation, and withering. [For Treating Diseases] Efficacy is detailed in Materia Medica texts.
Suzi (Perilla frutescens seed) is widely planted by households. Seedlings are two to three chi high. Stems are square with four ridges covered in rough hairs. Leaves are opposite, larger than Perilla frutescens leaves. Bears pale purple flowers. Seeds are larger than Perilla seeds. Taste is slightly pungent, nature is warm.
[For Famine Relief] Pick tender leaves, deep-fry, soak in changing water to clean, season with salt and oil. Seeds can be roasted or pressed for oil in oil mills, non-toxic. [For Treating Diseases] Efficacy is detailed in Materia Medica texts.
Heidoumiao (Glycine max var. nigra shoot) grows in mountains of Mixian County. Seedlings resemble cultivated Glycine max. Three leaflets cluster together: the central large leaf resembles Vigna radiata leaf, lateral two leaves resemble Glycine max leaves but rounder. Bears small pink flowers. Pods are extremely slender and small compared to cultivated Glycine max pods; beans are very tiny. Taste is slightly bitter and astringent.
[For Famine Relief] Boil pods, or harvest beans. When leaves are tender, pick, deep-fry, wash to remove bitterness, season with salt and oil. Excessive consumption causes diarrhea. [For Treating Diseases] Efficacy is detailed in Materia Medica texts.
Huangdoumiao (Glycine max var. flavescens shoot) is found everywhere now. Seedlings are one to two chi high. Leaves resemble Glycine max leaves but larger. Pods are slightly fatter than Glycine max pods. Leaves have a sweet taste.
[For Famine Relief] Pick shoots and leaves, deep-fry, soak and wash, season with salt and oil. Or boil pods, harvest beans for boiling, or grind into flour for food. [For Treating Diseases] Efficacy is detailed in Materia Medica texts.
Jiangdoumiao (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis shoot) is found everywhere, often planted in household gardens. Creeps along the ground, climbing fences. Leaves resemble Chixiaodou leaves but extremely long. Tips are sharp (FS). Bears pale pink-purple flowers. Pods are five to seven cun long. Beans have a slightly sweet taste.
[For Famine Relief] Pick shoots and leaves, deep-fry, soak and wash, season with salt and oil. Tender pods can also be deep-fried. When beans mature, harvest for eating. [For Treating Diseases] Efficacy is detailed in Materia Medica texts.
Daodoumiao (Canavalia gladiata shoot) is found everywhere, often planted near garden fences. Shoots and leaves resemble Jiangdou leaves but fatter. Bears pale pink-red flowers. Pods resemble Gleditsia sinensis pods, long and shaped like a butcher's knife, hence the name. Taste is slightly sweet and bland.
[For Famine Relief] Pick tender shoots and leaves, deep-fry, soak and wash, season with salt and oil. Tender pods can also be deep-fried. When beans mature, harvest for boiling or grinding into flour. [For Treating Diseases] Efficacy is detailed in Materia Medica texts.
The above leaves and fruits are all edible.