(Ai Ye, Mugwort Leaf) Greatly warm in nature. It primarily treats sudden coldness, cold reversal in the stomach, and abdominal pain due to cholera-like disorders.

Bitter in flavor, non-toxic. Grows in Nanyang.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Maxianhao (Pedicularis), neutral in flavor. It primarily treats chills and fever, "Guizhu" disease (a type of infectious disease attributed to ghosts/curses), wind-damp bi syndrome, leukorrhea in women, and infertility. Also known as Mashihao. Grows in rivers and marshes.

(Yangquan / Shuyangquan) Non-toxic. It primarily treats dental caries, internal injury in the female genitalia, and solid accumulations in the skin. Also known as Yangquan, also known as Yangyi. Grows in Shu Commandery.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Shuyangquan (Solanum lyratum), bitter in flavor, slightly cold in nature. It primarily treats alopecia, malignant sores, heat qi, scabies, tinea crustosa, and insect infestations. Grows in rivers and valleys.

(Jixuecao, Centella asiatica) Non-toxic. Grows in Jingzhou.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Jixuecao (Centella asiatica), bitter in flavor, cold in nature. It primarily treats high fever, malignant sores, carbuncles, impetigo, red skin, and body heat. Grows in rivers and valleys.

(Niubangzi, Arctii Fructus) Pungent in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. It primarily brightens the eyes, tonifies the middle jiao, and dispels wind injuries. The root and rhizome treat typhoid, chills and fever, sweating, wind-stroke, facial swelling, xiao-ke (wasting-thirst), heat in the middle jiao, and expel water retention. Long-term consumption makes the body light and delays aging. Grows in Lushan and flat marshes. Additionally, Eshi, also known as Niubang, also known as Shuniancao.

(Shacau / Ti) Sweet in flavor, slightly cold, non-toxic. It primarily clears heat in the chest and nourishes the skin and hair. Long-term consumption benefits the person, tonifies qi, and promotes the growth of beard and eyebrows. Also known as [missing character], also known as Sha; its fruit is named Ti. Grows in fields, harvested in February and August.

(Daji, Cirsii Japonici Herba) Sweet in flavor, warm in nature. It primarily nourishes essence and protects blood. Daji primarily treats red and white vaginal discharge in women, calms the fetus, stops hematemesis and epistaxis, and is harvested in May (Note: Text implies efficacy or harvest time).

(Xiexie / Wujiu etc.) Sour in flavor, non-toxic. It primarily treats jaundice, mental restlessness, cough with rebellious qi, blood and qi disorders, sudden heat in the intestines and stomach, and internal blockage from traumatic injuries. Long-term consumption tonifies the middle, promotes muscle growth, and improves complexion. Also known as Xiexie, also known as Wujiu, also known as Yuanlei, also known as Tianjiu, also known as Shujiu. Grows in the shade of ancient wall foundations, harvested on the third day of the third lunar month, dried in the shade.
Additionally, Yuanyi (moss on walls), it primarily treats trismus caused by sudden wind exposure and traumatic injuries; taking it soaked in wine is effective.

(Ai Ye, Artemisiae Argyi Folium) Bitter in flavor, slightly warm, non-toxic. It primarily treats hundreds of diseases via moxibustion, can be made into decoctions, stops dysentery, hematemesis, lower body ulcers, uterine bleeding, benefits the yin, generates flesh, repels wind-cold, and enables conception. Also known as Bingtai, also known as Yicao. Grows in fields. Harvested on the third day of the third lunar month, sun-dried. When making decoctions, avoid exposure to wind.
Additionally, Ai (Mugwort), cold when raw and hot when cooked. It primarily treats bloody stool, epistaxis, and purulent bloody dysentery; used in water decoctions or pills and powders as needed.

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