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[Wukuihua (Hibiscus mutabilis flower)] Salty in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats deficiency of Heart Qi (vital energy of the heart).

[Kejushi (Fruit of a specific plant)] Sweet in flavor, toxic. Primarily treats scabies, nourishes muscles, and removes necrotic tissue. Harvested at Summer Solstice.

[Qinhua (Celery flower)] Bitter in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats overflow of Qi and vessels. Also known as Qinhua.

[Unnamed Herb 1] Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats rebellious Qi ascending upwards, relieves vexation, and strengthens sinews and bones.

[Unnamed Herb 2] Bitter in flavor. Primarily eliminates water retention, removes red parasites, and improves complexion. Should not be taken for a long duration. Harvested during spring growth.

[Bamboo Joint/Dajie/Tongqi] Bitter in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats damage to the Middle Jiao (middle burner), flaccidity and obstruction (Wei-Bi), and edema. The bark primarily treats pathogenic heat from external sources residing in the Spleen. Also known as Shan Jie, Dajie, or Tongqi. Harvested in October and dried in the sun.

[Unnamed Herb 3] Primarily tonifies Qi, lightens the body, and prolongs life. Grows on the north slope of Mount Tai. Resembles a small plum, with green flesh, no seeds; harvested when ripe for consumption.

[Unnamed Herb 4] Bitter, fragrant, warm, non-toxic. Primarily treats vertigo and headache due to Wind-Headache; can be used as a washing agent. Harvested in July and dried in shade; fruits resemble peaches.

[Unnamed Herb 5] Pungent, neutral, non-toxic. Relieves mental restlessness and stops pain from sores. Grows in Liaodong.

[Unnamed Herb 6] Sweet, neutral, non-toxic. Primarily treats shortness of breath and stops vexation. Grows on hills. Leaves resemble [missing character], fruits are red with three seeds.

[Unnamed Herb 7] Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily tonifies Qi. Grows in mountains. Leaves resemble those of Populus alba (White Poplar); fruits appear in March. Ripens red in October. Edible.

[Unnamed Herb 8] Sweet, cold, non-toxic. Primarily treats retained fluid under the hypochondrium, disharmony of Stomach Qi, and clears heat. Resembles Prunus mume kernel; harvested in May and dried in shade.

[Unnamed Herb 9] Treats intestinal [missing character]. Flowers treat deficiency. Seeds treat damage to the Middle Jiao. Roots treat rebellious Qi in the chest and abdomen and stop thirst. Harvested in October.

[Unnamed Herb 10] Bitter in flavor. Treats carbuncles and swelling on the body and face. Harvested in May.

[Unnamed Herb 11] Bitter in flavor. Stops polydipsia (excessive thirst), removes white parasites, and tonifies Qi. Grows in Jiangnan. Leaves resemble pine needles, have thorns, and fruits are reddish-yellow. Harvested in October.

[Caowang (Herb King)] Sour, warm, non-toxic. Primarily treats residual diseases after childbirth, lightens the body, and tonifies Qi. Also known as Caowang. Leaves resemble Perilla, stems are square with large leaves. Grows in gardens; harvested in October.

[Unnamed Herb 12] Sour, neutral, non-toxic. Primarily tonifies Qi, clears heat, stops thirst, promotes urination, lightens the body, and prolongs life. Grows in deep valleys and gardens. Stems resemble mustard, leaves are small, fruits resemble cherries, ripening in July.

[Changshou (Longevity Herb)] Sweet, warm, non-toxic. Primarily lightens the body, tonifies Qi, and brightens the eyes. Also known as Changshou. Grows in wild fields and along roads. Ears resemble wheat, leaves resemble Artemisia argyi (Mugwort); harvested in May.