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Non-toxic. Grows as a solitary plant.

*Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides* (Shihushui, Stone Coriander): Can unblock nasal qi, benefit the nine orifices, and expel wind-phlegm. Because geese do not eat this herb, it is called "Goose-Does-Not-Eat Grass". If cooked *Shihushui* is inserted into the nose, eye nebula (cataract) will naturally fall off. (Recorded by Famous Physicians)

[Name]: Goose-Does-Not-Eat Grass (*Ebusicaocao*).

[Seedling Morphology]: According to records: *Shihushui* produces seedlings in spring. The stems and leaves are round and hollow; when broken, white juice flows out. Leaves grow between nodes, appearing green. The flowers are small and white, blooming in clusters in summer, producing seeds. The leaves are indistinguishable from *Huxu* (Coriander). Since geese refuse to eat this herb, it is named "Goose-Does-Not-Eat Grass". When collected for medicinal use, to distinguish authenticity, one must feed it to geese; if the goose does not eat it, it is genuine. If the goose mistakenly eats it, it will die.

[Origin]: Grows in fields and along water banks, found everywhere.

[Harvesting Time]: (Growth) Seedlings emerge in spring; (Harvest) Gathered in autumn.

[Processing]: Dried in the shade.

[Medicinal Parts]: Stems and leaves.

[Color]: Green.

[Taste]: Acrid.

[Nature]: Cold.

[Qi Characteristic]: Thin Qi, belonging to Yin within Yang.

[Odor]: Fragrant.

Non-toxic. Grows in dense clumps.

*Raphanus sativus* (Wujing, Radish/Turnip): Primarily benefits the five zang organs, lightens the body, and tonifies qi. ○ Seeds: Primarily brighten the eyes. (Recorded by Famous Physicians)

[Names]: Manjing, Wu, Fengcong, Feng, Jie, Dajie, Rao, Taizi, Zhugecai, Fengcong, Xu.

[Seedling Morphology]: (*Tujing Bencao* states): Wujing is Manjing. The stem is short with large leaves; broad leaves and red flowers grow above ground. It grows throughout the four seasons: spring seedlings are eaten, summer hearts are eaten, also known as Taizi; winter roots are eaten, which can also serve as food during famine years. This is the most beneficial of all vegetables. When Zhuge Liang stationed his troops, he ordered soldiers to exclusively plant Manjing for six reasons: first, young shoots can be eaten raw; second, expanded leaves can be boiled and eaten; third, staying long allows them to multiply; fourth, discarded plants are not regretted; fifth, they are easy to find and gather upon return; sixth, roots are edible in winter ("Zhu" pronounced like 'zhu zu'). Compared to other vegetables, its benefits are indeed extensive. Today, in the Three Shu regions and Jiangling, Manjing is called "Zhugecai," which refers to this.

[Origin]: (*Tujing Bencao* states): Originally produced in He-Shuo region, now found everywhere.

[Harvesting Time]: (Growth) Spring seedlings emerge, never withering through the four seasons; (Harvest) Spring seedlings, summer leaves, autumn/winter roots.

[Medicinal Parts]: Seedlings, leaves, roots, seeds.

[Texture]: Similar to Songcai (Chinese Cabbage).

[Color]: Green.

[Taste]: Bitter.

[Nature]: Warm, with draining properties.

[Qi Characteristic]: Taste is stronger than Qi, belonging to Yang within Yin.

[Odor]: Fishy.

[Main Action]: Unblocks the middle jiao and tonifies qi.

[Preparation]: Seeds require nine steaming and nine sun-drying cycles.

[Therapeutic Effects]: (*Tujing Bencao* states): Long-term consumption of fruits/seeds can aid in grain avoidance (Bigu), remove yellowing, benefit the small intestine, and treat Qingming syndrome (blindness with clear pupils). (*Tang Ben Zhu* states): Seeds treat zhizha accumulations and masses; boil two sheng in water, take the concentrated decoction to stop Huoluan (cholera-like vomiting/diarrhea) and abdominal distension; take small amounts of juice to treat dim vision; take powder orally. (Chen Cangqi says): Wujing resolves jaundice, acute jaundice, internal jaundice, and abdominal obstruction; crush into powder, extract juice with water, induce sneezing, discharge yellow fluid from the nose, and treat dysentery. ○ Press seeds for oil to add to facial creams to remove black spots. (Meng Shen says): Manjing aids digestion and directs qi downward. ○ Press seeds for oil to apply to hair to turn gray hair black; grind into facial cream to remove wrinkles; crush and mix with water to drink to resolve heat-induced constipation, leading to the expulsion of all evil substances, sand, stones, grass hairs, etc. (*Shiliao Bencao* states): Roots stop thirst and treat heat-toxin wind swelling. (*Bielu* states): Seeds treat yin jaundice, sweat staining clothes, yellow sputum/saliva; crush into powder, take one spoonful at dawn with well-water, gradually increasing to two spoonfuls until effective; color fades to white indicating cure, usually cured within five sheng. Also treats carbuncles on hands, feet, shoulders, back, appearing like rice grains, white, discharging water when scraped, accompanied by fever; crush ripe Wujing seeds, wrap in cloth, and apply to stop pain. For pregnancy with difficult urination, take powder with water, one cun-bi dose. ○ Regular consumption of Wujing unblocks the middle jiao, tonifies qi, and makes one fat and strong. ○ Roots treat pox (smallpox/chickenpox); crush juice, puncture pustules, and apply; after a meal time, roots emerge. Also for men with penile swelling like a large nut causing pain, apply crushed root. ○ For deficiency-wasting dim vision, harvest Manjing flowers in March, dry in shade, make into powder, take two qian-bi doses mixed with well-water on an empty stomach; long-term use promotes longevity and night reading. ○ Manjing juice treats dog bites; ingestion is good. Also, on Gengzi days after Start of Spring, warm and administer Manjing juice to the whole family without limit to prevent seasonal epidemics. (Supplement) (*Tujing Bencao* states): Seeds nine-steamed nine-dried, powdered and taken for longevity. (Xiao Bing says): Seeds in pills promote fatness and strength, especially suitable for women.

[Combined Treatments]: Mix Wujing with oil to apply for spider bites fearing toxin penetration; alternatively, crush seeds, mix with wine, and ingest. ○ Crush fresh roots, mix with salt, vinegar, and water decoction to wash female breast engorgement (jealousy milk); wash 5-6 times for cure. Alternatively, mix with egg white and apply externally, which is excellent. ○ Cleanly select roots and leaves, remove soil, do not wash with water; crush with salt and apply to mastitis with chills and fever; replace when hot, change 3-5 times for cure. In winter without leaves, use roots; avoid wind. ○ Large roots, peel skin, crush thoroughly, mix with vinegar into mud, boil three times, stir quickly, remove and apply to sudden swelling/toxins with acute pain; wrap with cloth, change three times daily. ○ Six sheng of Manjing seeds, steam once until vapor permeates the basket, pour hot water from pot over them, dry in sun, repeat steaming and pouring three times, then pound and sieve into powder; take two cun-bi doses with clear wine after meals to treat Qingming where pupils are intact, curing 9 out of 10 cases. ○ Three liang of Manjing seeds, powdered; take one qian-bi dose with warm wine to treat wind-rash entering the abdomen, causing body stiffness and dry/hard tongue. ○ Mix with vinegar to apply to bald sores. ○ Three sheng of Wujing seeds, boil in three sheng of vinegar until cooked, dry and powder; take one cun-bi dose with well-water, increase to three doses; regular use brightens eyes and improves intestinal health.

[Contraindications]: Excessive consumption of roots causes qi distension and fullness.

[Antidote]: For face toxins.