主轻身常年。一名金黄。生海水中蓬葭山上仓中，黄如金。
味酸，无毒。主治泄，益肝气，明目，轻身长年。生武都山石间，青白色。
味苦，无毒。主治妇人带下，止血，轻身长年。理如石 ，生山石间。
青芝生太山；赤芝 生霍山；黄芝 生嵩山；白芝 生华山黑芝 生恒山；紫芝
高夏。六芝皆无毒。六月、八月采。（薯蓣为之使，得发良，得麻子仁、白瓜子、牡桂共
人，恶恒山，畏扁青、茵陈蒿。）
《本经》原文∶赤芝，味苦，平。主胸中结，益心气，补中，增智慧，不忘。久食，轻
身不老，延年
久食，轻身不
久食，轻身
强志意
邪，益脾气
主耳聋，利关节，保神
谷。
主消痈肿，下肢满疝，下血。生陈仓、雍州、及太山、少室。三月、四月、八月采根
曝干。
《本经》原文∶赤箭，味辛，温。主杀鬼精物，蛊毒恶气。久服益气力，长阴肥健，轻
身增年。一名离母，
无毒。除虫去毒。其大者似槟榔，生南海。
《本经》原文∶龙眼，味甘，平。主五脏邪气，安志厌食。久服强魂聪明，轻身不老，
通明神。一名益智。
味苦，无毒。生衡山及济阴、宛朐，二月、八月采，阴干。
《本经》原文∶猪苓，味甘，平。主 疟，解毒蛊疰不祥，利水道。久服轻身耐老。一
名
Taste is sweet, non-toxic. It primarily tonifies Qi, enhances cold resistance, lightens the body, and prolongs life. It grows in Mount Hua, with a thin and moist texture.
Taste is sweet, non-toxic. It primarily brightens the eyes, nourishes Essence (Jing), removes white tinea versicolor, and prolongs life.
It primarily lightens the body and prolongs life. Also known as Jinhuang (Golden Yellow). It grows in Cangzhong on Pengjia Mountain in the sea, yellow like gold.
Taste is sour, non-toxic. It primarily treats diarrhea, benefits Liver Qi, brightens the eyes, and lightens the body while prolonging life. It grows among the rocks of Mount Wudu, appearing greenish-white.
Taste is bitter, non-toxic. It primarily treats leukorrhea in women, stops bleeding, and lightens the body while prolonging life. Its texture resembles stone, growing among mountain rocks.
Qingzhi (Green Ganoderma) grows in Mount Tai; Chizhi (Red Ganoderma) grows in Mount Huo; Huangzhi (Yellow Ganoderma) grows in Mount Song; Baizhi (White Ganoderma) grows in Mount Hua; Heizhi (Black Ganoderma) grows in Mount Heng; Zizhi (Purple Ganoderma) grows in Gaoxia. All six types of Ganoderma are non-toxic. Harvested in June and August. (Shuyu [Dioscoreae Rhizoma] acts as its guide drug; it pairs well with Faliang; when used together with Maziren [Cannabis Semen], Baiguazi [Trichosanthis Semen], and Mugui [Cinnamomi Ramulus], it enhances efficacy; it fears Hengshan [Hengshan Root? Context implies antagonism], and dislikes Bianqing [Mineral drug] and Yinchenhao [Artemisiae Scopariae Herba].)
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Chizhi (Red Ganoderma), taste bitter, neutral nature. It primarily treats chest congestion, tonifies Heart Qi, supplements the Middle Jiao, increases wisdom, and prevents forgetfulness. Long-term consumption makes the body light and ageless, prolonging life.
Long-term consumption makes the body light and ageless.
Long-term consumption makes the body light.
Strengthens will and intent.
Expels evil pathogens, benefits Spleen Qi.
Primarily treats deafness, unblocks joints, and calms the Spirit (Shen).
Grains.
It primarily treats carbuncles and swelling, lower limb fullness and hernia, and hematochezia. It grows in Chencang, Yongzhou, Mount Tai, and Mount Shaoshi. The roots are harvested in March, April, and August, then dried in the sun.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Chijian (Atractylodes Lancea Rhizome), taste pungent, warm nature. It primarily kills ghost spirits, gu poison, and malignant qi. Long-term consumption tonifies strength, promotes genital growth, makes the body fat and strong, lightens the body, and increases longevity. Also known as Limu.
Non-toxic. It expels parasites and removes toxins. The larger ones resemble Areca Seed (Binglang), growing in the South Sea.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Longyan (Dimocarpus longan fruit), taste sweet, neutral nature. It primarily treats pathogenic factors in the Five Zang Organs, calms the mind, and cures anorexia. Long-term consumption strengthens the soul and intelligence, lightens the body, prevents aging, and clarifies the spirit. Also known as Yizhi.
Taste bitter, non-toxic. Grows in Mount Heng and Ji Yin, Wanqu. Harvested in February and August, dried in the shade.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Zhuling (Polyporus Umbellatus), taste sweet, neutral nature. It primarily treats malaria, detoxifies gu zhu (parasitic diseases) and ominous influences, and promotes urination. Long-term consumption makes the body light and resistant to aging. Also known as