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Non-toxic. Growth habit: Grows from planting. (Pronounced "bei") Persimmon [Wubei]: Primarily suppresses fever caused by mineral drugs, promotes urination, and resolves alcohol-induced heat. Long-term consumption induces coldness in the middle jiao, eliminating heat in the stomach (Recorded in *Mingyi Bielu*). 【Seedlings】 (*Bencao Tujing* states): Similar to persimmon but with dark green-black leaves. The *Xianju Fu* mentions "Lianghou's black persimmon," which refers to this type; it can be eaten raw but is unsuitable for drying. All persimmons are delicious and beneficial to humans, but only the Wubei persimmon effectively suppresses Danshi (cinnabar/stone) toxicity. However, its nature is colder than ordinary persimmons, thus it dissipates heat in those who have ingested minerals, and eating it poses no risk. It is not used medicinally but is excellent for making lacquer. 【Origin】 (*Bencao Tujing* states): Grows south of the Jianghuai region, as well as in Xuanzhou, Shexzhou, Jingzhou, Xiangzhou, Fujian, and Guangdong provinces. 【Season】 (Grows) leaves in spring; (Harvests) fruits in October. 【Part Used】: Fruit. 【Color】: Dark green-black. 【Taste】: Sweet. 【Nature】: Cold, mild. 【Qi Thickness】: Thin Qi, Yin within Yang. 【Odor】: Rotten. 【Main Actions】: Clears stomach heat, resolves alcohol toxicity. 【Therapeutic Effects】 (*Rihua Zi Bencao* states): Relieves thirst, moistens Heart and Lungs, eliminates cold and heat in the abdominal viscera. 【Contraindications】: Should not be consumed with crab, as this causes abdominal pain and severe diarrhea. 【Antidote】: Suppresses Danshi toxicity.

Root bark of *Rubus* (Xuangou): Bitter, neutral, non-toxic. Indicated for difficult labor where the fetus does not descend; invigorates blood and breaks stasis; expels insect toxins; sudden bleeding; leukorrhea (red and white discharge) in women; chronic dysentery regardless of red/white pus/blood or abdominal pain, taken as a strong decoction. Its fruit resembles a plum, sour; beauties eat it to sober up, relieve thirst, eliminate phlegm-saliva, and resolve alcohol toxicity. The stems have hooks like thorns, growing in forests and marshes of Jianghuai. Stems burned to powder and taken orally also treat throat obstruction. ○ Gouli: Sweet, neutral. Indicated for lack of hunger, strengthens intestines and stomach, makes one fat and robust. Fruit resembles chestnut but round and small, grows in valleys of Jiangnan, trees large enough for several people to embrace, evergreen in winter. Also known as Chao Gouzi. There is also Quezi, small, round, black, sweet, long-term consumption prevents hunger, grows in high mountains. Fruit small, round, black. There is also Zhu (pronounced "zhu"), smaller than acorn, bitter and astringent, stops dysentery, invigorates blood, consumption prevents hunger and promotes vigorous movement. Bark and leaves boiled for juice given to postpartum women to stop bleeding. Bark resembles chestnut tree, evergreen in winter, grows in Jiangnan. Fruit removes bad blood, relieves thirst. ○ Shidunianzi: Sour, slightly warm, non-toxic. Indicated for phlegmatic cough and hiccups. Grows in Lingnan, trees over 1 zhang high, leaves like white poplar, flowers like hibiscus, bright red, fruit like small dates, preserved in honey into powder, sweet and beneficial, planted in Western Garden during Sui Dynasty. ○ Mochuzi: Sweet, fragrant, neutral, non-toxic. Indicated for benefiting Qi, moisturizing the Five Zang organs, long-term use makes one fat and robust. Grows in Western Regions and South Sea. Fruit like melon, edible as vegetable. *Yiwu Zhi* states: Tree has Mochu, originating from Siguo, its juice is rich and lustrous like paste, fragrant and penetrating, can be boiled/concentrated, locals rely on it as reserve. Siguo is a country name. ○ *Haiyao Bencao* states: (According to *Yiwu Zhi*: Grows in Western Regions, blooms in March, bears fruit April-May like a melon, benefits Qi, calms Spirit, nourishes Blood, generates flesh, long-term use promotes health.)