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Non-toxic. Parasitic herbs.

*Huangzhi* (Yellow Ganoderma): Primarily treats various pathogenic factors in the heart and abdomen, tonifies Spleen Qi (Spleen energy), calms the Spirit (Shen), and promotes loyalty, trustworthiness, harmony, and joy. Long-term consumption lightens the body, prevents aging, prolongs life, and may lead to immortality (from *Shennong Bencao Jing*). [Name] Jinzhi (Golden Ganoderma). [Origin] (Specific origin description missing in text). [Flavor & Nature] Sweet flavor, mild nature. [Qi] Thin Qi, Yin within Yang. [Odor] Rotten wood odor. [Synergistic Herbs] Works well with *Dioscoreae Rhizoma* (Yam). [Incompatible/Aversion] Averse to *Bianqing*. Repelled by *Artemisiae Scopariae Herba* (Mugwort) when combined with *Galingale* (Changshan). [Preparation] Wash with water, chop into pieces, or grind into powder. [Indications] When combined with *Cannabis Fructus* (Hemp Seed), *Benincasae Semen* (Winter Melon Seed), and *Cinnamomi Ramulus* (Cinnamon Twig), it benefits the human body synergistically.

Non-toxic. Parasitic herbs.

*Zizhi* (Purple Ganoderma): Primarily treats deafness, unblocks joints, preserves the Spirit, tonifies Essence and Qi, strengthens sinews and bones, and improves complexion. Long-term consumption lightens the body, prevents aging, prolongs life, and may lead to immortality (from *Shennong Bencao Jing*). [Name] Muzhi (Wood Ganoderma). [Origin] (*Tujing Bencao* states) grows in the valleys of Gaoxia. [Season] (Growth) No fixed time. (Harvest) Collected in June and August. [Storage] Dried in shade. [Selection Criteria] Those that are bright in color, moist, and lustrous are best. [Texture] Resembles wood. [Color] Purple. [Flavor & Nature] Sweet flavor, warm nature. [Qi] Strong flavor and Qi, belongs to Yang. [Odor] Rotten wood odor. [Indications] Treats hemorrhoids. [Synergistic Herbs] Used with "Shou" (likely referring to a longevity herb or textual error). [Combination Therapy] When combined with *Cannabis Fructus*, *Benincasae Semen*, and *Cinnamomi Ramulus*, it benefits the human body synergistically.

Non-toxic. Clustered growth.

*Juanbai* (Selaginella tamariscina): Primarily treats pathogenic factors in the five Zang organs; for women, cold-heat pain in the vagina, mass formations (Zhengjia), blood obstruction, and infertility. Long-term consumption lightens the body and harmonizes the complexion (The red characters above are from *Shennong Bencao Jing*). Stops counterflow Qi (coughing/wheezing), treats rectal prolapse, dissipates strangulation accumulation, treats wind-stroke dizziness, flaccidity syndromes, and weakness, strengthens Yin, and benefits Essence (Recorded by famous physicians). [Names] Wansui, Baozu, Qiugu, Jiaoshi. [Origin] (*Tujing Bencao* states) grows in the valleys of Changshan; currently found in Guan, Shan, Yi, and Yan prefectures. The perennial root is purple with many fibrous roots. Sprouts emerge in spring, leaves resemble cypress but are finer, fragmented, curled like chicken feet, greenish-yellow, 3-5 cun high, without flowers or seeds, mostly growing on rocks. Harvested in May and July, dried in shade, removing sandy soil near the base. Verification from Fanzi states it originates from Sanfu region (*Jiankang Ji* states it comes from Jiankang). [Season] (Growth) Sprouts in spring. (Harvest) Roots taken in May and July. [Storage] Dried in shade. [Selection Criteria] Those that are finely fragmented and curled are preferred. [Texture] Shape resembles curled chicken feet. [Color] Greenish-yellow. [Flavor & Nature] Pungent and sweet flavors, warm, neutral, slightly cold nature. [Qi] Strong Qi, thin flavor, Yin within Yang. [Odor] Fragrant. [Indications] Raw form invigorates blood and breaks stasis; roasted form stops bleeding. [Preparation] Remove stones and sandy soil. [Clinical Applications] (*Yaoxing Lun* states) Treats amenorrhea, corpse-possession (Shizhu), ghost-possession (Guizhu), abdominal pain, and expels various evils and malevolent spirits. (*Rihuazi Bencao* states) Calms the Heart Spirit against evil qi causing weeping/crying, eliminates facial discoloration/black spots, treats headache due to wind, and warms the Water Organ (Kidney).