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Bitter, pungent, neutral, slightly cold, non-toxic. Mainly treats carbuncles and swellings (Yongzhong), malignant sores (Echuang), decaying ulcers (Baiju), yin injury (Shanyin), dead muscle tissue (Siji), pathogenic qi in the stomach (Weizhong xieqi), thief wind and ghost strikes (Zefeng gui ji), fei (a sequelae of stroke characterized by limb numbness and paralysis).

Also known as Gan Gen, also known as Lianji Cao. Grows in northern mountain valleys, as well as Wanqu and Yue mountains. Ziyanshi (Fluorite) is its guiding herb. It opposes Listone (Lishi) and fears plum kernels and apricot kernels. It is found everywhere near the roads. The leaves resemble Du Ruo (Kaempferia galanga), the root resembles a water caltrop, and there are hairs between the nodes. It is rarely used in prescriptions but can be made into paste.

[Note] This substance is effective when chewed and applied to cracked hands and feet suffered by people in the wild.

Bitter, slightly cold, non-toxic. Mainly treats convulsions and epilepsy (Jingxian), alternating chills and fever (Hanre), pathogenic qi (Xieqi), clears heat (Chure), metallic wounds (Jinchuang), abscesses and hemorrhoids (Ju zhi), rat bites (Shu shi), malignant sores (Echuang), and head sores (Tou yang). Treats pathogenic qi in the heart and abdomen (Xinfu xieqi), abdominal pain (Futong), damp bi syndrome (Shibi), nourishes the fetus (Yangtai), and benefits children (Li xiao'er). Also known as She Xian. Grows in the mountain valleys of Yizhou. Harvested in August and dried in the shade.

It is indeed She Xian. There are two types of She Xian, both growing on rocks. The one with fine leaves and yellow flowers should be used; it is found everywhere. It also grows in yellow soil, not necessarily only on rocks.

[Note] The character "Quan" is actually "He". Tao saw an erroneous copy. It should be changed to "Han". "Han" and "Xian" have the same meaning, as seen in ancient materia medica.

Bitter, cold, non-toxic. Mainly treats scabies, itching, crusty sores, and malignant sores (Jiesao jia yang echuang), kills lice (Shal), retains heat in the bone joints (Liure zai gujie jian), and brightens the eyes (Mingmu). Also known as Qing Hao, also known as Fang Kui. Grows everywhere; it is the current Qing Hao (Artemisia annua), which people also mix with vegetables to eat.

[Note] This Artemisia, when applied to metallic wounds, greatly stops bleeding (Dashixue) and promotes flesh regeneration (Shengrou), stops...

Salty, sweet, neutral, slightly warm, slightly toxic. Mainly treats heart pain (Xintong), warms the middle (Wenzhong), expels long worms, white ringworm, and pinworms (Changchong, Baixuan, Naochong), snake bite venom (She shi du), masses and accumulations caused by various parasites (Zhengjia zhuchong). Juwo, expels roundworms (Hui chong) and tapeworms (Cunbai), and treats malignant sores (Echuang).

Also known as [blank] Lu. Grows in the ponds and marshes of the East Sea and Zhangwu of Bohai. Harvested in August and dried in the shade.

Best taken with wine. Fears eggs. Comes from the north; this type is not available here. Its shape resembles fungi. It is said to be transformed from stork droppings, also known as Guan Jun. Ground into powder alone and eaten with pork meat can expel roundworms.

[Note] [Blank] Jun is now found in the reed marshes of Bohai; naturally occurring in saline-alkali land. It is not light and hollow like other fungi, nor similar in appearance to common fungi. It is different from other fungi and is effective in treating roundworms.