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Non-toxic.

Zong (Sticky Rice Dumpling): Mainly indicated for taking the tip of a Zong on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month and combining it with antimalarial herbs, which is effective (Compendium of Materia Medica). [Names]: Jiaoshu (Corn-shaped Glutinous Rice). Li Shizhen stated: "Zong" is commonly written as "Zong". In ancient times, glutinous millet was wrapped in leaves of Zelu (wild rice) and boiled into a pointed shape resembling the heart of a palm leaf, hence called "Zong" or "Jiaoshu". In recent times, glutinous rice is mostly used. Currently, it is customary to exchange them as festival gifts on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. It is said that this was done to sacrifice to Qu Yuan by throwing them into the river to feed dragons and crocodiles. [Flavor]: Sweet. [Nature]: Warm.

Non-toxic.

Hanju (Cold Food Pastry): Mainly indicated for promoting urination and defecation, moistening the intestines, warming the middle jiao, and benefiting qi (Compendium of Materia Medica). [Names]: Niantou (Twisted Head), Huanbing (Ring Cake). Li Shizhen stated: Hanju can be stored for several months during winter and spring and is used during the Cold Food Festival when fire is prohibited, hence the name "Hanju". "Niantou" refers to twisting its head; "Huanbing" is named because its shape resembles a ring bracelet. (Fu Qian's *Tongsu Wen*) calls it [missing character]. (Zhang Ji's *Guangya*) calls it KT. (*Chu Ci*) calls it [missing character]. (*Zazi Jiegu*) calls it Gaohuan. According to Zheng Xuan's commentary on the *Rites of Zhou*: "Hanju is a rice-based food." Qian Yi's formulas include "Niantou San". Ge Hong's *Zhouhou Beiji Fang* includes "Niantou Tang", but the specific composition is not recorded in medical texts. (Jia Sixie's *Qimin Yaoshu* states): Huanbing is also known as Hanju. Mix flour with water, add cow milk fat, and knead; it crumbles upon entry into the mouth. (Lin Hong's *Qinggong* states): Hanju is Niantou. Knead glutinous rice flour into dough, fry in sesame oil, and eat with sugar. It can be kept for over a month and is suitable for use during the fire-prohibition period. From this, we can see that Hanju is now [missing character, likely Sanszi/Fried Dough Twist]. Knead glutinous rice flour into dough, add a little salt, pull into ropes, twist into ring-bracelet shapes, and eat after deep-frying. (Liu Yuxi's *Poem on Hanju* says): "Slender hands rub it into jade strands, fried in green oil until tender yellow appears late at night. Spring sleep comes, knowing its weight, pressing flat like the gold armlets worn by beauties." [Flavor]: Sweet, Salty. [Nature]: Warm.

[Combined Treatments]: Qian Yi's Niantou San treats infantile urinary retention. Powder equal parts of Yanhusuo (Corydalis Rhizome) and Kulianzi (Melia Seed). Take half a qian or one qian per dose, mixed with Niantou Tang before meals. If Niantou Tang is unavailable, replace with a few drops of oil. ○ For persistent bloody dysentery, dry Duyu (Sanguisorba Root), powder it, take two qian per dose, sprinkle onto roasted sheep blood, and swallow with decoction of Niantou. Alternatively, boil Duyu in water, reduce the juice to a syrup-like consistency, take three he per dose, dissolved in Niantou Tang.