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Longgu (Fossilized Bones) (beneficial when combined with Renshen (Ginseng Root), Niuhuang (Calculus Bovis); adverse reaction with Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum)) Longjiao (Dragon Horn) (adverse reaction with Ganqi (Dried Resin of Toxicodendron Vernicifluum), Shujiao (Sichuan Pepper), Lishi (Calcitum)) Niuhuang (Calculus Bovis) (Renshen (Ginseng Root) as guiding herb; aversion to Longgu (Fossilized Bones), Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix), Longdan (Gentianae Radix), Feilian (Artemisiae Scopariae Herba); adverse reaction with Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix)) Baijiao (White Gelatin) (beneficial when processed by fire; adverse reaction with Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma)) Ejiao (Donkey-Hide Glue) (beneficial when processed by fire; adverse reaction with Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma))

Xijiao (Rhino Horn) (Songzhi (Pine Resin) as guiding herb; aversion to Junlei (Mushrooms), Leiwu (Holotrichia Diomphalia Larva)) Yangjiao (Sheep Horn) (Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen) as guiding herb) Lurong (Deer Antler with Hair) (Mabo (Marasmius Oreades) as guiding herb) Lu jiao (Deer Antler without Hair) (Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex) as guiding herb)

Mizhi (Elk Fat) (adverse reaction with Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma))

Lami (Bee Wax and Honey) (aversion to Yuanhua (Kadsurae Fructus), Qige (Concha Meretrix)) Fengzi (Bee Brood) (adverse reaction with Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Muli (Concha Ostreae)) Muli (Concha Ostreae) (Beimu (Fritillariae Bulbus) as guiding herb; beneficial with Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix), Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix)) Shechuangzi (Cnidii Fructus) (beneficial with Yuanhua (Kadsurae Fructus)) Guijia (Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis) (aversion to Shashen (Glehniae Radix), Feilang (Blatta Orientalis))

Fuyi (Chiroptera's Bat) (Xianshi (Amaranthi Semen), Yunshi (Millettiae Speciosi Caulis) as guiding herbs) Pi (Skin, context implies animal skin derivative) (beneficial with Jiu (Alcohol); adverse reaction with Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix)) Xi Yi (Gecko) (aversion to Huang (Realgar), Banmao (Mylabris), Wuyi (Prunus mume Seed)) Biejiayia (Carapax et Plastrum Trionycis) (Shuqi (Periplocae Radix) as guiding herb; adverse reaction with Goudan (Dog Gallbladder), Gansui (Euphorbiae Kansui Radix), Yuanhua (Kadsurae Fructus)) Wzeiyu Gu (Sepiae Endoconcha) (aversion to Bailian (Trollii Radix), Baiji (Bletillae Rhizoma)) Xie (Crab) (can neutralize the toxicity of Langdang (Datura Metel))

Shetui (Snake Slough) (aversion to Cishi (Magnetitum) and Jiu (Alcohol)) Qianglang (Scarabaeus) (adverse reaction with Yangjiao (Sheep Horn), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum)) Banmao (Mylabris) (Madao (Mylabris) as guiding herb; adverse reaction with Badou (Crotonis Fructus), Danshen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix), Kongqing (Azurite); aversion to Fuqing (Mineral Pigment))

Dazao (Jujubae Fructus) (can neutralize the toxicity of Wutou (Aconiti Radix))

Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) (beneficial when processed by fire; aversion to Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix); can neutralize the toxicity of Tin and Fenhua (Lead Carbonate); adverse reaction with Suocao (Straw Hat Grass))

Dongkuizi (Malvae Semen) (Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) as guiding herb)

Congshi (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus) (can neutralize the toxicity of Lilu (Veratrum Nigrum))

Mazi (Cannabis Seed) (adverse reaction with Muli (Concha Ostreae), Baiwei (Clematidis Radix); aversion to Fuling (Poria))

Dadou (Sojae Semen Preparatum) and Huangjuan (Sojae Sprout) (aversion to Wushen (Five Ginsengs), Longdan (Gentianae Radix); beneficial with Qianhu (Peucedani Radix), Wu hui (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum), Muli (Concha Ostreae); can neutralize the toxicity of Wutou (Aconiti Radix)) Damai (Hordei Fructus Germinatus) (Shimi (Honey) as guiding herb)

The above lists one hundred and ninety-nine substances. Some have mutual restraining or guiding relationships. The rest are not recorded, hence not fully listed.

Wutou (Aconiti Radix): Incompatible with Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Gualou (Trichosanthis Fructus), Beimu (Fritillariae Bulbus), Bailian (Trollii Radix).
Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma): Incompatible with Daji (Euphorbiae Pekinensis Radix), Yuanhua (Kadsurae Fructus), Gansui (Euphorbiae Kansui Radix), Haizao (Sargassum).
Lilu (Veratrum Nigrum): Incompatible with Wushen (Five Ginsengs), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix).

When taking Zhuyu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), do not eat Li (Plums) or Tao (Peaches). It is incompatible with Que Rou (Sparrow Meat), Huisui (Coriandri Fructus), Dasuan (Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus), Qingyu (Black Carp).
When taking Lilu (Veratrum Nigrum), do not eat Li Rou (Fox Meat).
When taking Badou (Crotonis Fructus), do not eat Lusun (Asparagus Fern Shoot) or Yezhu Rou (Wild Boar Meat).
When taking Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) or Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), do not eat Zhu Rou (Pork).
When taking Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix), do not eat Wuyi (Prunus mume Seed).
When taking Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) or Changpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma), do not eat Yitang (Malt Sugar) or Yang Rou (Mutton).
When taking Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), do not eat Sheng Cai (Raw Vegetables).
When taking Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), do not eat Song Cai (Chinese Cabbage).
When taking Mudan (Moutan Cortex), do not eat raw Huisui (Coriandri Fructus).
When taking Shanglu (Phytolaccae Radix), do not eat Quan Rou (Dog Meat).
When taking Hengshan (Polygala Sibirica Root), do not eat Sheng Cong (Raw Scallion) or Sheng Cai (Raw Vegetables).
When taking Kongqing (Azurite) or Zhusha (Cinnabaris), do not eat Sheng Xue Wu (Raw Blood Products).
When taking Fuling (Poria), do not eat Cu Wu (Vinegar-treated Foods).
When taking Biejia (Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis), do not eat Xian Cai (Amaranth).
When taking Tianmendong (Asparagi Radix), do not eat Li Yu (Carp).

During medication, do not consume excessive amounts of raw Huisui (Coriandri Fructus), Suan (Garlic), or mixed raw vegetables. Also avoid slippery foods and fruits. Furthermore, avoid excessive consumption of fatty pork, dog meat, greasy soups, fish sashimi, and other pungent or dry foods.