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Ya Jiao (Cliff Pepper), its detailed description is found under the entry for Shu Jiao (Sichuan Pepper).

Man Jiao (Creeping Pepper), its detailed description is found under the entry for Shu Jiao (Sichuan Pepper).

The fruit of Ya Jiao (Cliff Pepper), its detailed description is found under the entry for Shu Jiao (Sichuan Pepper).

Mang Cao (Illicium anisatum / Star Anise relative), also known as Chao. It grows in Shanggu and Yuanju, and is now distributed in various southern prefectures and in Shu. The tree resembles Shi Nan (Pieris japonica) but has sparse leaves, and produces no flowers or fruits. Leaves are harvested in May and July and dried in the shade. Another theory states it is a vine that winds around trees and rocks. Ancient prescriptions for treating wind-toxin bi-syndrome (painful obstruction syndrome caused by wind-dampness) using various medicinal wines all utilized Mang Cao. Current physicians take its leaves, decoct them into a soup, hold the hot liquid in the mouth for a short while, and then spit it out to treat dental pain caused by wind exposure, with excellent efficacy. Although this is a woody plant, *Er Ya · Shi Cao* states: "Chao, spring grass." The explanation notes: "Among medicinal herbs, there is Mang Cao." Guo Pu said: "Also named Mang Cao; because 'Mang' and 'Chao' have similar pronunciations." However, those referred to as "grass" are indeed the creeping varieties.

Yu Li Ren (Seed of Prunus japonica), not recorded in *Ben Jing* (Shennong Ben Cao Jing) regarding its origin, only stating it grows in high mountains, river valleys, and hillsides, and is now found everywhere. The tree is five or six chi tall; its branches, flowers, and leaves resemble those of the plum tree, except the fruit is small like a cherry, red in color, with a sweet and sour taste. The pit ripens along with the fruit. In June, the roots and fruits are harvested, and the kernels inside the pits are extracted for use. Lu Ji in *Cao Mu Shu* stated: "Tang Di is Ao Li, also known as Que Mei, or Che Xia Li. It is found in mountains everywhere. Its flowers are either white or red. Fruits mature in mid-June, resembling plums and are edible." Currently, a variety planted in gardens near the capital has long stems, extremely dense flowers, and many leaves; it is also called Yu Li, but is unsuitable for medicinal use. Wei Zhou's *Du Xing Fang*: Treats Hong Jiang Jiao (Hong Kong foot / gouty swelling) with edema, fullness in the heart and abdomen, obstruction of urination and defecation, and rapid breathing with wheezing. Use Yu Li Ren (12 fen), crush it, grind with water, and extract the juice. Crush Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed) until it resembles millet grains, take 3 he, and cook rice into porridge using the juice. It is best consumed on an empty stomach. *Bi Xiao Fang*: Treats Pi Ji (accumulation masses). Take Che Xia Li Ren (kernels of Prunus japonica), blanch with hot water to remove the skin and inner membrane along with the kernel, mix with dry flour, and pound into cakes. If too dry, add a little fresh water. Knead and form into cakes as usual, sized according to the patient's palm. Make two cakes, lightly roast until yellow, do not let them become fully cooked. Eat one cake on an empty stomach; bowel movement should be smooth. If there is no effect, eat another one, or drink hot porridge juice, stopping when bowel movement is achieved. If diarrhea persists until afternoon, stop it with vinegar-rice. After purging, the body will be deficient. If the pathogen is not fully eliminated, based on physical strength, administer another dose after one or two days, continuing until the disease is completely resolved. For children, adjust the dosage accordingly. Do not consume dairy products or beef, horse meat, etc. There is no case where it fails. However, for severe cases, use half Yu Li Ren and half flour; for mild cases, reduce the amount as appropriate. After symptoms subside, the patient may continue taking it according to their capacity. Repeated trials show miraculous efficacy.