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(Raybuli / Polygonatum odoratum): Non-toxic. It treats qi stagnation in the heart and abdomen, deficiency heat, damp-toxin, lower back pain, coldness in the urethra, as well as eye pain with redness and tearing. Also known as Ying, Jie, Yuzhu (Polygonatum odoratum), and Maxun. Grows in Mount Tai and hilly areas. Harvested after the Beginning of Spring, dried in the shade. (Dislikes halide salts.)
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Note that this entry is a commentary by famous physicians attached to the classic text; the original text reads: Nuwei, sweet in flavor, neutral in nature. It treats sudden heat caused by wind-stroke, immobility of the body, tendon contractions and flesh nodules, and various deficiencies. Long-term use removes facial dark spots and improves complexion luster.

(Zhonglou / Paris polyphylla or similar contextually linked herb in this specific manuscript tradition, often associated with Yuzhu synonyms here): Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. It tonifies the middle jiao and boosts qi, dispels wind-dampness, and calms the five zang organs. Long-term use makes the body light, prolongs life, and reduces hunger. Also known as Chonglou, Tuzhu, Jige, Qiujiong, and Luzhu. Grows in mountain valleys. Roots are harvested in the second lunar month and dried in the shade.

(Dihuang / Rehmannia glutinosa): Bitter in flavor, non-toxic. It treats the five labors and seven injuries in men, and internal injury leading to uterine leakage and bleeding in women. It breaks up evil blood and hematuria, promotes bowel movement to remove retained food in the stomach, restores strength, tonifies internal deficiencies of the five zang organs, unblocks the vessels and collaterals, boosts qi and strength, and benefits the ears and eyes.

(Gan Dihuang / Dried Rehmannia Root): Greatly cold in nature. It treats metrorrhagia (profuse uterine bleeding) that does not stop, postpartum blood rushing to the heart causing chest oppression and syncope, bodily injury, fetal restlessness, vaginal bleeding, retained placenta, falls and fractures, stasis blood retention, epistaxis, and hematemesis. All are treated by crushing and decocting for oral administration. Also known as Dimai, KT (textual variant), and Dimai. The best quality comes from yellow earth in Xianyang. Roots are harvested in the second and eighth lunar months and dried in the shade. (Works well with Ophiopogonis Radix [Maimendong] and clear wine; dislikes Fritillariae Bulbus [Beimu]; fears Myrabolans [Wuyi].)
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Gan Dihuang, sweet in flavor, cold in nature. It treats fractured tendons and sinews, internal injury, drives out blood bi, fills the marrow, and promotes muscle growth. Decoctions remove cold-heat accumulations and dispel bi-syndrome.

(Changpu / Acorus tatarinowii): Non-toxic. It treats deafness, carbuncles and sores, warms the stomach and intestines, stops frequent urination, treats damp-bi of the four limbs with inability to flex and extend, pediatric warm-malaria with persistent fever, and can be used as a medicinal bath. Long-term use sharpens hearing and vision, benefits the mind and intelligence, elevates aspirations, and prevents aging. Grows in Shangluo and Yandao of Shu commandery. Those with one inch and nine nodes are superior. Exposed roots should not be used. Roots are harvested in the fifth and twelfth lunar months and dried in the shade. (Qinpi and Qinjiao act as guides; dislikes Didan and Ephedrae Herba [Mahuang], which requires node removal.)
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Changpu, pungent in flavor, warm in nature. It treats wind-cold-damp bi, cough with rebellious qi, opens the heart orifices, tonifies the five zang organs, unblocks the nine orifices, clarifies the ears and eyes, and aids voice production.