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The upper class consists of one hundred and twenty herbs, serving as the Sovereign (Jun) ingredients. They primarily nourish life to correspond with Heaven. Being non-toxic, they can be taken in large doses or for a long time without harming the human body. Those who wish to lighten the body, replenish Qi, prevent aging, and prolong longevity should consume these.

The middle class consists of one hundred and twenty herbs, serving as the Minister (Chen) ingredients. They primarily nourish character to correspond with Humanity. Some are toxic, while others are non-toxic; their suitability must be carefully considered. Those who wish to suppress diseases and tonify deficiency and emaciation should consume these.

The lower class consists of one hundred and twenty-five herbs, serving as the Assistant (Zuo) and Envoy (Shi) ingredients. They primarily treat diseases to correspond with Earth. Being highly toxic, they cannot be taken for a long time. Those who wish to eliminate cold-heat pathogenic factors, break up accumulations and masses, and cure illnesses should consume these.

Yu Quan (Cinnabar? Note: Text says Yu Quan, likely referring to a mineral or specific herb contextually, but standard Shangshu lists Dan Sha/Cinnabar separately. Here "Yu Quan" is listed with aversions): Averse to Kuan Dong Hua (Adenophora Root).
Yu Xie (Jade Dust): Dislikes Lu Jiao (Deer Antler).
Dan Sha (Cinnabaris): Dislikes Ci Shi (Magnetite); Averse to Xian Shui (Salty Water).
Zeng Qing (Azurite): Averse to Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta Seed).
Shi Dan (Melanterite): Shui Ying (likely a typo or obscure term, possibly referring to an assistant herb) serves as the Envoy; Averse to Mu Wan (likely Tu Pi or similar, text fragment "Mu [ Wan"). Mang Xiao (Mirabilite): Shi Zhi (likely a typo for a mineral or herb, text fragment "Shi Wei") serves as the Envoy; Averse to Zeng Qing; Averse to Tie Luo (Iron Filings).

Shui Yin (Mercurius): Averse to Ci Shi (Magnetite).
Kong Gong Nie (Likely a variant name for a mineral/herb, possibly related to Realgar or Orpiment derivatives in ancient texts, but distinct here): Mu Lan (Magnolia Bark) serves as the Envoy; Dislikes Xi Xin (Asarum).
Yin Nie (Likely another mineral derivative): Dislikes Fang Ji (Stephania Root); Averse to Zhu (Atractylodes).
Ning Shui Shi (Alumen/Alum Stone): Averse to Di Yu (Sanguisorba Root); Resolves Ba Dou (Croton Seed) toxicity.
Yang Qi Shi (Actinolite): Discludes Mu Dan (Moutan Cortex); Bai Zi Ren (Biota Seed); Jun Gui (Cinnamon Twig).

Qing Lang Gan (Azure Lapis Lazuli/Gemstone): Benefits from De Shui Yin (Mercury); Averse to Ji Gu (Chicken Bone); Kills Xi Du (Tin Poison).
Shi Zhong Ru (Stalactite): Benefits from Fire; Ji Zhen (Thorn Needle) serves as the Envoy; Dislikes Hu Zhang (Aconitum lateral root processed?), Gui Jiu (Podophyllum), Lu Shi (Egret Droppings), Xi Xin (Asarum); Averse to Water.
Te Sheng Shi (Special Born Stone): Benefits from Fire; Averse to Water.
Fang Jie Shi (Calcite): Dislikes Ba Dou (Croton Seed).
Dai Zhe Shi (Hematite): Averse to Tian Xiong (Aconitum carmichaelii side root).
Da Yan (Halite): Lu Lu (Euphorbia Fissuralis) serves as the Envoy.

Liu Zhi (Six Mushrooms/Fungi): Shu Yao (Dioscorea Rhizome) serves as the Envoy to promote hair growth and benefit; Dislikes Heng Shan (Gelsemium); Averse to Bian Qing (Indigo Naturalis), Yin Chen (Artemisia Capillaris).
Tian Men Dong (Asparagus Root): Yuan Yi (Wall Moss), Di Huang (Rehmannia Root) serve as Envoys; Averse to Zeng Qing (Azurite).
Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber): Di Huang (Rehmannia Root), Qing Jiu (Clear Wine), Long Gu (Fossilized Bones), Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthes Root), Zhu (Atractylodes), Gou Qi (Goji Berry), Ying Huo Gui Jia Lu (Firefly/Turtle Shell fragment?), Bai Qian (Cynanchum Root) mentioned in fragmented context; Text indicates complex interactions involving Di Huang, Che Qian (Plantago Seed - inferred from "Che"), Mai Men Dong, Qing Jiu, Long Gu, Tian Hua Fen, Zhu, Gou Qi, etc. *Note: The source text is severely garbled here.*
Xi Xin (Asarum): Zeng Qing (Azurite), Zao Gen (Jujube Root) serve as Envoys; Dislikes Ye Lang Du (Wolfbane), Shan Zhu Yu (Cornel Fruit), Huang Jing (Polygonatum); Averse to Xiao Shi (Niter), Hua Shi (Kaolin); Incompatible with Li Lu (Veratrum).
Du Huo (Angelica Pubescens): Li Shi (Lepidium Seed, pronunciation 'Li') serves as the Envoy.
Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root): Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber) serves as the Envoy; Dislikes Zao Jia (Soap Pod); Averse to Nu Li Lu (likely Nu Wei or Veratrum variant).
Xi Ming (Lepidium Seed, pronunciation 'Yan'): Zi (Seed, pronunciation 'Lu'). Jing Zi (Perilla Seed), Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed) serve as Envoys.
Xi Ming (Lepidium Seed, pronunciation 'Xin' - likely duplicate or variant entry): Benefits from Jing Zi (Perilla Seed), Xi Xin (Asarum); Dislikes Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger), Ku Shen (Sophora Root).
Long Dan (Gentiana Root): Guan Zhong (Cyrtomium Rhizome) serves as the Envoy; Dislikes Fang Kui (Peucedanum Root); Di Huang (Rehmannia Root).
Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta Seed): Suitable for pills, not decoction; Benefits from Jiu (Wine), Song Zhi (Pine Resin) as Envoys; Dislikes Yun Shi (Celastrus), Jun Jun (likely Jun Zi or similar fungus, pronunciation 'Jun').
Ba Ji (Morinda Root): Fu Pen Zi (Raspberry) serves as the Envoy; Dislikes Chao Sheng (likely a local herb name), Lei Wan (Alisma), Dan Shen (Salvia Root).
Ji Li Zi (Tribulus Seed): Wu Tou (Aconite Root) mentioned in proximity; Feng Feng (Saposhnikovia Root) Dislikes Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger), Li Lu (Veratrum), Bai Lian (Paeonia Rockrose), Yuan Hua (Genkwa Flower); Kills Fu Zi (Prepared Aconite) toxicity.
Luo Shi (Clematis Stem): Du Zhong (Eucommia Bark), Mu Dan (Moutan Cortex) serve as Envoys; Dislikes Tie Luo (Iron Filings); Averse to Chang Pu (Acorus Rhizome), Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb).
Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root): Long Gu (Fossilized Bones), Li Shi (Calcite) serve as Envoys; Dislikes Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum), Yuan Hua (Genkwa Flower), Xuan Shen (Scrophularia Root), Bai Xian (Dictamnus Bark); Averse to Kuan Dong (Adenophora); Overcomes Wu Tou (Aconite); Resolves Ba Dou (Croton Seed) toxicity.
Sha Shen (Glehnia Root): Dislikes Fang Ji (Stephania); Incompatible with Li Lu (Veratrum).
Dan Shen (Salvia Root): Averse to Xian Shui (Salty Water); Incompatible with Li Lu (Veratrum).
Tian Ming Jing (Emilia Sonchus): Yuan Yi (Wall Moss) serves as the Envoy.
Jue Ming Zi (Cassia Seed): Shi Shi (Achillea Fruit) serves as the Envoy; Dislikes Da Ma Zi (Hemp Seed).
Xiong Duan (Ligusticum Rhizome/Chuanxiong): Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica) serves as the Envoy.
Xu Duan (Dipsacus Root): Di Huang (Rehmannia Root) serves as the Envoy; Dislikes Lei Wan (Alisma).
Huang Bo (Phellodendron Bark): Dislikes Gui Jia (Turtle Shell).
Du Ruo (Pollia Fruit): Benefits from Xin Yi (Magnolia Bud), Xi Xin (Asarum); Dislikes Chai Hu (Bupleurum), Qian Hu (Peucedanum).
She Chuang Zi (Cnidium Seed): Discludes Mu Li (Oyster Shell), Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb).
Qian Gen (Rubia Root): Averse to Shu Gu (Mole).
Fei Lian (Carduus Thistle): Benefits from Wu Tou (Aconite Root); Dislikes Ma Huang (Ephedra).
Wei Xian (likely a specific herb name, possibly related to Polygala or similar): Benefits from Qin Pi (Ash Bark).
Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Berry): Cong Rong (Cistanche) serves as the Envoy; Overcomes Wu Tou (Aconite).