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[Orange]
Non-toxic. Grows as a plant.
The peel of the orange, when made into sauce or vinegar, is fragrant and delicious; it disperses foul qi in the intestines and stomach, resolves food stagnation, and removes floating qi in the stomach. (Recorded by Famous Physicians)
The pulp of the orange has a sour taste, can relieve nausea, but should not be consumed in excess as it may injure Liver Qi (Recorded by Famous Physicians).

[Orange Peel/Pulp]
Found in Xianghu, Ling, and other places. [Growth Time] Flowers in summer; [Harvest Time] Fruits are collected in the eighth and ninth lunar months. [Storage Method] Sun-dried. [Medicinal Parts] Peel and pulp. [Texture Characteristics] Similar to Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Tangerine Peel), thicker and more wrinkled. [Color] Yellow. [Taste] Bitter, Pungent. [Nature] Warm and dispersing. [Qi and Flavor Characteristics] Strong aroma, thin flavor; Yin within Yang. [Odor] Fragrant. [Main Actions] Resolves food stagnation and regulates Qi. [Indications] [Consuming with meat may induce dizziness and nausea]. [Detoxification] Kills fish and gu poison.

[Cherry]
Slightly toxic. Grows as a plant.
Cherries primarily regulate the Middle Jiao, benefit Spleen Qi, improve complexion, and enhance mood (Recorded by Famous Physicians). [Synonyms] Zhu Gu (Vermilion Fruit), La Ying (Wax Cherry), Zhu Zhu, Jing Tao, Li Tao, Nai, Tao.
Those that turn deep red when ripe are called "Zhu Ying" (Vermilion Cherry); those that are bright yellow are called "La Ying" (Wax Cherry). Those the size of a bullet with fine pits and thick flesh are particularly rare. [Yanyi says] This is what was anciently called "Han Tao" (Containing Peach), which could be offered to the ancestral temple. The Book of Rites states "first offer to the ancestral hall," referring to this. It ripens in early April, receiving the pure Yang Qi, ripening earlier than other fruits; thus its nature is hot. Currently, in West Luo, there is a variety of purple cherry that turns purplish-red when fully ripe, with fine purple-yellow spots on the skin; this is the most precious variety but is not much used in medicine. [Origin] [Tu Jing says] Found everywhere. [Authentic Origin] Those from Luoyang and Zhongdu are the best. [Growth Time] Leaves grow in spring. [Harvest Time] Fruits are collected in April. [Medicinal Part] Fruit. [Color] Red-purple. [Taste] Sweet. [Nature] Hot and relaxing. [Qi and Flavor Characteristics] Strong aroma, thin flavor; Yin within Yang. [Odor] Fragrant. [Main Actions] Regulates the Middle and benefits Qi. [Indications] [Treatment] [Tu Jing says] Beautifies the complexion. ○ Roots growing eastward kill Ascaris lumbricoides (Roundworms). [Tang Ben Zhu says] Leaves crushed externally treat snake bites; juice extracted internally prevents internal attack of snake venom. [Bie Lu says] Stops water-and-grain dysentery and seminal emission. [Contraindications] Persons with An Feng (Dark Wind) disease must not eat them, as consumption will immediately trigger the disease; children consuming too many may develop fever and vomiting.

[Chicken Head Seed / Euryale Seed (Qianshi)]
Non-toxic. Floating aquatic plant.
Euryale seeds primarily treat Bi syndrome due to dampness, pain in the lower back, spine, and knees; tonify the Middle Jiao, eliminate acute illnesses, benefit Essence and Qi, strengthen willpower, and make ears and eyes clear. Long-term use leads to a light body, freedom from hunger, longevity, and immortality-like vitality (Shennong Ben Cao Jing).
Flower parts compiled below.
Euryale seeds are now found throughout the country. In Hebei, residents living in marshy wetlands collect them, pound off the husk, grind the kernels into powder, steam it, and form cakes to replace grain. However, excessive consumption does not benefit Spleen and Stomach Qi because it is difficult to digest. [Origin] [Tu Jing says] Grows in the waters and marshes of Leichi; now found everywhere. [Growth Time] Sprouts emerge in spring. [Harvest Time] Fruits are collected in August. [Storage Method] Sun-dried.
Slightly fragrant. [Main Actions] Tonifies the Middle and benefits Essence. [Processing Methods] [Bie Lu says] Steam until cooked, then dry under the intense sun until the husk cracks; alternatively, grind into powder. [Indications] [Treatment] [Lu says] Roots resolve painful accumulation of Qi in the lower abdomen. ○ Seeds... neck ailments. [Tonifying Effects] [Ri Hua Zi says] Opens the appetite and assists Qi. [Combined Treatment] Grind into powder, combine with Rosa laevigata (Jin Ying Zi), decoct, and form pills to tonify and direct Qi downward. [Contraindications] Children consuming too many will fail to grow properly; raw consumption stirs Wind and Cold Qi.