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Non-toxic, herbaceous/shrubby growth.
*Cryptocarya tsoi* (Tianzhu Gui) mainly treats abdominal distension caused by various cold-blood and qi stagnations; its efficacy is similar to that of *Cinnamomi Cortex* (Guipi), but it is thinner in texture and less potent/intense. (Recorded by Famous Physicians) [Seedling] [According to *Yanyi*]: *Cryptocarya tsoi* is the same as *Mojun Gui*, differing only in being thinner; it is rarely used in prescriptions. [Origin] [According to *Tujing*]: Produced in the Western Hu region. [According to *Haiyao*]: Grows in the valleys of the South Sea. [Phenology] [Growth]: Flowers in spring. [Harvest]: Collected in autumn. [Part Used]: Bark. [Color]: Purple. [Flavor]: Pungent. [Nature]: Warm and dispersing. [Qi]: Strong aroma belongs to Yang. [Odor]: Fragrant. [Preparation]: Remove coarse bark, chop into pieces before use. [Indications] [Therapy] [According to *Haiyao*]: Treats postpartum lochia retention, bloody dysentery, and intestinal wind. [Tonification] [According to *Haiyao*]: Warms the waist and feet.

Non-toxic, vine growth.
*She Shang Mu* (Zhesangmu) mainly treats pain in bones and tendons due to traumatic injuries; it disperses blood, nourishes blood, and treats postpartum blood stagnation pain. Drink a concentrated decoction prepared with wine or water. (Recorded by Famous Physicians) [Seedling] [According to *Tang Bencao Zhu*]: A climbing vine winding around trees; leaves resemble those of *Illicium lanceolatum* (Mangcao) but are smooth and dark green. [Origin] [According to *Tujing*]: Grows in the valleys of Zizhou. [Phenology] [Growth]: Leaves emerge in spring. [Harvest]: Collected in August and September. [Processing]: Sun-dried. [Part Used]: Stem. [Color]: Yellowish-green. [Flavor]: Sweet, salty. [Nature]: Mild and even. [Qi]: Weak aroma belongs to Yin within Yang. [Odor]: Rotten/decayed smell. [Main Action]: Disperses blood, nourishes blood.

Non-toxic, epiphytic/lichen-like growth.
*Morus alba* Flower (Sanghua) mainly strengthens the spleen, astringes the intestines, stops epistaxis, hematemesis, intestinal wind, metrorrhagia, and leukorrhea. (Recorded by Famous Physicians) [Seedling] [According to *Tujing*]: This is not the mulberry fruit flower, but rather the white lichen-like substance on the mulberry tree bark, resembling the flower of *Marchantia polymorpha* (Diqian). [Origin] [According to *Tujing*]: Found everywhere. [Phenology] [Growth]: Grows at any time. [Harvest]: Harvested at any time. [Processing]: Dried in shade. [Part Used]: Flower. [Texture]: Similar to *Marchantia polymorpha*. [Color]: Bluish-white. [Nature]: Warm. [Qi]: Strong aroma belongs to Yang. [Odor]: Rotten/decayed smell. [Main Action]: Astringes the gastrointestinal tract, stops epistaxis. [Preparation]: Lightly stir-fried before use.

Non-toxic, shrubby growth.
*Styrax tonkinensis* Seed (Liangzi Mu) mainly treats traumatic fractures, breaks up evil blood (stasis), nourishes good blood, calms the fetus, relieves pain, and promotes flesh regeneration. (Recorded by Famous Physicians) [Seedling] [According to *Tang Bencao Zhu*]: Leaves resemble persimmon leaves, arranged oppositely; fruits are small, round, like ox plums, green when unripe and black when ripe; the wood is hard and heavy, yielding red juice when boiled. Guo Pu's annotation states that Liang wood can be used for chariot wheel spokes and is also suitable for medicinal use. [Phenology] [Growth]: Leaves emerge in spring. [Harvest]: Collected in August and September. [Processing]: Sun-dried. [Part Used]: Wood. [Color]: Red. [Flavor]: Sweet, salty. [Nature]: Mild and even. [Qi]: Weak aroma belongs to Yin within Yang. [Odor]: Rotten/decayed smell. [Main Action]: Breaks up stasis, nourishes healthy blood. [Preparation]: Chopped into pieces and decocted for juice.