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Non-toxic. *Ceramium* (Stonewort): Primarily clears floating heat from the Upper Jiao (upper burner) and addresses deficiency-cold in the Lower Jiao (lower burner). [Name] Ju Zhi (Orange Branch) - Li Shizhen states it is named after its shape. [Habitat] (Li Shizhen states) Grows among sand and stones in the South Sea. [Morphology] Two to three cun high, resembling coral, with red and white varieties; branches have fine serrations. Soak in boiling water to remove sand and debris, then dress with ginger and vinegar for consumption; it is very crisp. Its roots buried in sand can regenerate branches. A slightly thicker variety resembling a chicken's claw is called Ji Jiao Cai (Chicken Claw Vegetable), which has a superior taste. Both varieties turn into a gelatinous substance when soaked for a long time. (Guo Pu's *Rhapsody on the Sea*) refers to aquatic items such as Yu Yao, Hai Yue, Shi Rou, and Shi Hua, which are this organism. [Flavor] Sweet, Salty. [Nature] Greatly Cold, Slippery.

Non-toxic. *Sargassum* (Dragon Beard Vegetable): Primarily treats goiter nodules, clears heat, and promotes urination (from *Bencao Gangmu*). [Name] A type of stone hair, finger-like; shares the name "Shi Fa" (Stone Hair) with the stone hair found in *Lichen*. [Habitat] (Implied marine environment). [Usage] Soak in vinegar for eating, or steam with meat; both methods are excellent. [Flavor] Sweet. [Nature] Cold.

*Phytolacca acinosa* (Sleeping Vegetable): Primarily clears pathogenic heat from the Heart and Diaphragm, treating insomnia caused by heat (from *Bencao Gangmu*). [Name] Ming Cai, Chuo Cai, Zui Cao, Lan Fu Wei. [Morphology] (Li Shizhen states) According to Xi Han's *Zhimu Zhuang*, Chuo Cai grows in ponds and marshes during summer; leaves resemble arrowhead (*Sagittaria*), and roots resemble lotus rhizomes. People in the South Sea eat it, inducing sleepiness, hence the name Ming Cai (Dark/Sleepy Vegetable). (Guo Xian's *Dongming Ji*) mentions Que Shui Cao (Anti-Sleep Grass), which prevents sleep when eaten, the opposite effect. (*Bencao Gangmu* notes) Bitter Cai and Long Kui (*Solanum nigrum*) both keep people awake; the so-called "Anti-Sleep Grass" likely belongs to this category. [Season] (Duan Gonglu's *Buhu Lu* states) Sleeping Vegetable grows in fields and ponds in May and June; locals harvest the roots to make salted pickles, which induce drowsiness. [Flavor] Sweet, slightly Bitter. [Nature] Cold.

Toxic. *Gleditsia sinensis* Mushroom (Soap Pod Mushroom): Primarily resolves accumulation and turbidity causing pain; decoct in water and drink, mild diarrhea indicates efficacy; if not fully cured, take another dose. Also treats early-stage swelling and toxicity: grind and apply mixed with vinegar for good results (from *Bencao Gangmu*). [Usage] (Li Shizhen states) The wood ear mushroom growing on *Gleditsia sinensis* trees is inedible. Harvest and dry for storage. [Flavor] Pungent. [Indications] Intestinal wind with bloody diarrhea. The mushroom from *Gleditsia sinensis* trees, roasted on tiles until dry and powdered, taken one qian per dose, washed down with warm wine.