味酸，温，无毒。主轻身益气，止渴。一名玉遂。生石上如松，高五、六寸，紫华，
茎叶。
味甘。主益五脏气，轻身长年。一名阴精，六月、七月出石上，青黄色，夜有光。
味苦。主治少腹痛，利小肠，破积聚，长肌肉。久服轻身长年，生宛朐。二月、七月
味咸，温，无毒。主轻身益气。一名彖尸。生水中泽旁。实大，叶长尺。五月采。
味咸，温，无毒。主轻身，益阴气，治痹寒湿。生河水旁，如龙刍，冬、夏生。
味咸，平，无毒。主益气力，多子，轻身长年。生常山。七月、八月采实。
味甘，平，无毒。主轻身，益气长年。生故稻草中，夜日有光，草中有膏。
味苦，无毒。主轻身，益气，洗浴烂疮，治风水。一名白气。春生，秋花白，冬实
味酸，平，无毒。主轻身，益气，长年。生蔓草木上，叶黄有毛，冬生。
主轻身，长年。生名山醴泉上阴居。茎有五叶清泽，根赤黄。可以消玉。一名丑草。
主益气，轻身，长年。生太山阴，如李小形，实青色，无核，熟采食之。
Sour in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats lightening of the body and replenishing Qi (vital energy), relieves thirst. Also known as Yusuì (Jade Sui). Grows on rocks like a pine tree, five to six cun in height, with purple flowers, stems, and leaves.
Sweet in flavor. Primarily tonifies the Qi of the Five Zang Organs (Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lung, Kidney), lightens the body, and prolongs longevity. Also known as Yinjing (Yin Essence). Emerges from rocks in June and July, greenish-yellow in color, glowing at night.
Primarily brightens the eyes, benefits Jing (Essence) and Qi, prevents hunger and thirst, lightens the body, and prolongs longevity. Also known as Shijie (Stone Mustard).
Bitter in flavor. Primarily treats lower abdominal pain, promotes urination via the Small Intestine, breaks up accumulations and masses, and promotes muscle growth. Long-term use lightens the body and prolongs longevity. Grows in Wanqu. Harvested in February and July.
Salty in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily lightens the body and replenishes Qi. Also known as Tuanshi. Grows beside water marshes. The fruit is large, leaves are one chi long. Harvested in May.
Sour in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily lightens the body and replenishes Qi. Grows in Danyang Ling area, about one chi high, fruits resemble dates.
Salty in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily lightens the body, tonifies Yin Qi, and treats Bi syndrome (obstruction syndrome) caused by cold-dampness. Grows beside river waters, resembling Longchu (a type of grass), growing in winter and summer.
Salty in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily replenishes Qi and strength, increases fertility/offspring, lightens the body, and prolongs longevity. Grows in Changshan. Fruits harvested in July and August.
Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily lightens the body, replenishes Qi, and prolongs longevity. Grows among old straw, glowing day and night, containing a paste within the grass.
Bitter in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily lightens the body, replenishes Qi, used for bathing to treat rotting sores, and treats Fengshui disease (wind-water pathology). Also known as Baiqi (White Qi). Grows in spring, blooms white flowers in autumn, bears fruit in winter.
Sour in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily lightens the body, replenishes Qi, and prolongs longevity. Climbs over plants and trees, leaves are yellow and hairy, grows in winter.
Primarily lightens the body and prolongs longevity. Grows in shaded areas near sweet springs on famous mountains. Stems have five clear and lustrous leaves, roots are reddish-yellow. Can be used to dissolve jade. Also known as Cao (Ugly Grass).
Primarily replenishes Qi, lightens the body, and prolongs longevity. Grows in shaded areas of Mount Tai, resembling small plums, fruits are green, seedless, eaten when ripe.
Sour in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats postpartum residual diseases, lightens the body, and replenishes Qi. Also known as Caowang (Grass King). Leaves resemble Ren (Perilla), square stems, large leaves. Grows in gardens, harvested in October.
Sour in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily replenishes Qi, clears heat, relieves thirst, promotes urination, lightens the body, and prolongs longevity. Grows in deep mountain valleys and gardens. Mustard greens, small leaves, fruits resemble cherries, mature in July.