味甘、苦，无毒。主治五脏虚气，小腹支满，胪胀口干，除肾邪，强志。中火者不可
令人恍惚见鬼。一名房慈，一名爵离，一名农果，一名利茹，一名方盖。生临淄，及嵩
山少室。三月三日采根，曝干。
《本经》原文∶防葵，味辛，寒。主疝瘕肠泄，膀胱热结，溺不下，咳逆温疟，癫痫惊
邪狂走。久服坚骨髓
味酸，无毒。生少室。八月、九月采实，晒干。
《本经》原文∶蓍实，味苦，平。主益气，充肌肤，明目，聪慧先知。久服，不饥不老
轻身
味甘，寒，无毒。主治阴痿水肿，益气，充肌肤，明目。久服不饥，不老，轻身。生
室山。一名 实，所在有之。八月、九月采实，晒干，四十日成。叶，味甘，无毒。主治
儿身热，食不生肌，可作浴汤；又治恶疮，生肉。树皮，主逐水，利小便。茎主隐疹痒，
煮洗浴。其皮间白汁疗癣。
无毒。主治烦心不得眠，脐上下痛，血转，久泄，虚汗，烦渴，补中，益肝气，坚筋
骨，助阴气，令人肥健。生河东。八月采实，阴干，卅日成。（恶防己。）
《本经》原文∶酸枣，味酸，平。主心腹寒热，邪结气聚，四肢酸疼湿痹。久服，安五
脏，轻身延年。生川
味酸、咸，无毒。以七月七日取之，捣取汁，铜器盛之，日煎，令可作丸，大如鼠矢
内窍中，三易乃愈。又堕胎。久服明目、益气、头不白延年。枝，主洗疮及阴囊下湿痒。
主烂疮。根，主喉痹寒热。生河南。可作神烛。（景天为之使。）
又，八月断槐大枝，使生嫩孽，煮汁酿酒，治大风痿痹甚效。
《本经》原文∶槐实，味苦，寒。主五内邪气热，止涎唾，补绝伤，五痔火创，妇人乳
瘕，
[Fang Kui (Radix Anemones Raddeanae)]
Taste: Sweet, Bitter. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Indications: Treats deficiency qi of the five zang organs, fullness and distension in the lower abdomen, generalized distension with dry mouth, eliminates pathogenic factors from the Kidney, and strengthens willpower. If one has excessive internal heat, it should not be taken to the point of causing trance-like states or hallucinations (seeing ghosts). Alternative names: Fang Ci, Jue Li, Nong Guo, Li Ru, Fang Gai. Habitat: Linzi and Mount Shaoshi in Songshan. Harvesting: Roots are collected on the third day of the third lunar month and sun-dried.
*Shennong Bencao Jing* original text: Fang Kui, Taste: Pungent, Cold. Indications: Mainly treats hernia masses (Shan Jia), intestinal diarrhea, heat accumulation in the bladder leading to inability to urinate, cough and reverse flow, warm malaria, epilepsy, fright, evil spirits, mania, and running wild. Long-term use solidifies bone marrow.
[Shi Shi (Fructus Arctostaphylos/Artemisia? Note: Context implies Sheng Ma or similar, but literally "Yi Shi" often refers to Fructus Arctostaphylos or related, here likely referring to a specific plant fruit described in ancient texts, possibly *Artemisia* or *Elsholtzia* derivatives, but strictly translating the entity name as given in TCM context usually maps to specific herbs. Given "Yi" (蓍) is Mugwort/Sage, "Shi Shi" is Fruit of Sage/Mugwort. However, standard WHO term for 蓍实 is not common. Let's stick to literal translation based on text: Fruit of Yi (Mugwort/Sage)].
Taste: Sour. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Habitat: Mount Shaoshi. Harvesting: Fruits are collected in the eighth and ninth lunar months and sun-dried.
*Shennong Bencao Jing* original text: Shi Shi, Taste: Bitter, Neutral. Indications: Tonifies Qi, fills the flesh and skin, brightens the eyes, enhances wisdom and precognition. Long-term use prevents hunger without starvation, delays aging, lightens the body.
[Nu Zhen Zi (Fructus Ligustri Lucidi)]
Taste: Sweet. Nature: Cold. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Indications: Treats impotence and edema, tonifies Qi, fills the flesh and skin, brightens the eyes. Long-term use prevents hunger without starvation, delays aging, lightens the body. Habitat: Shi Mountain. Alternative name: [Missing Character] Shi, available everywhere. Harvesting: Fruits are collected in the eighth and ninth lunar months, sun-dried, and processed for forty days. Leaves: Taste sweet, non-toxic. Indications: Treats infantile fever, poor muscle growth after eating; can be used as a bath decoction; also treats malignant sores and promotes tissue regeneration. Bark: Eliminates water retention, promotes diuresis. Stems: Treats hidden rashes and itching; boiled for washing. White juice between the bark: Treats tinea.
[Suan Zao Ren (Semen Ziziphi Spinosae)]
Toxicity: Non-toxic. Indications: Treats vexation preventing sleep, pain above and below the umbilicus, reversed blood flow, chronic diarrhea, spontaneous sweating, vexatious thirst, tonifies the Middle Jiao, benefits Liver Qi, strengthens tendons and bones, assists Yin Qi, makes the person robust and strong. Habitat: Hedong. Harvesting: Fruits are collected in the eighth lunar month, dried in shade, and processed for thirty days. (Incompatible with Fang Ji).
*Shennong Bencao Jing* original text: Suan Zao, Taste: Sour, Neutral. Indications: Treats cold and heat in the heart and abdomen, accumulation of pathogenic qi, soreness and pain in the four limbs with damp-bi syndrome. Long-term use calms the five zang organs, lightens the body, and extends longevity. Habitat: Chuan region.
[Huai Shi (Fructus Sophorae Japonicae)]
Taste: Sour, Salty. Toxicity: Non-toxic. Preparation: Collected on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, crushed to extract juice, stored in copper vessels, sun-boiled until it can form pills the size of rat droppings. Inserted into the urethral orifice, changed three times for cure. Also induces abortion. Long-term use brightens the eyes, tonifies Qi, prevents graying of hair, and extends longevity. Branches: Treat sores and damp-itching under the scrotum. Treats ulcerating sores. Roots: Treats throat obstruction (Hou Bi) with cold and heat. Habitat: Henan. Can be made into divine candles. (Guided by Jing Tian).
Additionally, in the eighth lunar month, cut large branches of the Huai tree to encourage tender shoots; boil the juice to make wine, which is very effective for treating severe wind-induced atrophy and bi-syndrome.
*Shennong Bencao Jing* original text: Huai Shi, Taste: Bitter, Cold. Indications: Treats internal heat of the five viscera, stops saliva and phlegm, repairs severed injuries, treats five types of hemorrhoids and fire sores, and breast masses (Lei Jia) in women.