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Xunlu Xiang (Olibanum), its content is recorded under the entry for Chenxiang.

Jishe Xiang (Caryophylli Flos), its content is recorded under the entry for Chenxiang.

Suhe Xiang (Styrax), its content is recorded under the entry for Chenxiang.

Tanxiang (Santalum Album), its content is recorded under the entry for Chenxiang.

Zhantang Xiang (Liquidambar), its content is recorded under the entry for Chenxiang.

Ruxiang (Olibanum), its content is recorded under the entry for Chenxiang.

Mixiang (Aquilaria), its content is recorded under the entry for Chenxiang.

Huoxiang (Agastache Rugosa), previously attached to the "Five Fragrances" entry without specifying its origin provinces and lands; currently, it grows abundantly in various commanderies of Lingnan, and households also plant it extensively. Seedlings emerge in February, with dense stems forming clumps; leaves resemble mulberry leaves but are smaller and thinner. It is harvested in June and July and dried in the sun. When dry, it emits a fragrant aroma and should be collected only when it turns yellow. Furthermore, *Jinlouzi* and *Yu Yiqi Jian* state: People from Funan say that all fragrances come from one tree: the root is Zhitán (Sandalwood), the nodes are Chénshuǐ (Agarwood), the flowers are Jíshé (Cloves), the leaves are Huòxiāng (Patchouli), and the resin is Xùnlù (Frankincense). Examining why *Shennong Bencao Jing* lists Huoxiang together with Chenxiang etc., the rationale likely stems from this. However, what exists in the South today is a herbaceous plant. *Nanfang Caomu Zhuang* states: "Huoxiang grows in thickets, cultivated by officials and commoners," which aligns perfectly. Fan Ye's *Hexiang Fang* states: "Linghuo is empty and dry; ancients used it to compound incense." *Shennong Bencao Jing* indicates it treats Huoluan (cholera-like syndrome) and heart pain; thus, in modern medical formulas, it is considered a crucial herb for treating spleen and stomach regurgitation and vomiting.

Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos), originates from Jiaozhou, Guangzhou, and southern barbarian regions; currently, it is only available in Guangzhou. The tree resembles Cinnamomum cassia, growing over one zhang tall, with leaves similar to Quercus, remaining evergreen through winter; flowers are small, round, and yellow; fruits emerge on branches, resembling nails on the calyx, three to four fen long, purple in color. Those that are coarse and large like Cornus officinalis fruits are called Mudingxiang (Mother Clove). Fruits and roots are harvested in February and August. Another account says: Flowers and fruits appear in deep winter and are harvested the following spring.

Baimu (Cupressi Cortex), also known as Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex). Grows in river valleys of Hanzhong and Yongchang; currently found everywhere, with those from Shu being superior. Trees grow several zhang high, leaves resemble Cornus and Toona/Ailanthus leaves, remaining evergreen through winter; bark is white on the outside and deep yellow inside. Roots form knots similar to Poria cocos growing under pine trees. Bark is harvested in May and June, removing rough wrinkles, and dried for use. Its root is named Tanhuan. *Huainan Wabi Shu* states: "Cypress enhances facial complexion." Take three cun of Cypress, three earth melons, and seven jujubes, boil into a paste soup to wash the face, then apply medicine; within four or five days, the skin becomes lustrous. Tang Dynasty Wei Zhou's *Duxing Fang* treats sudden onset of Xiaoke (wasting-thirst syndrome) with polyuria: Boil one jin of Huangbai in one sheng of water for three to five boils; drink when thirsty, allowing free consumption, and symptoms cease within several days. There is another variety, thorny and small with fine leaves, named Ciba (Thorny Cypress), which is not used medicinally. Additionally, in the lower grade section, there is an entry for Xiaobai: the tree resembles Punica granatum with yellow bark; fruits are red like Lycium chinense, pointed at both ends; people chop them to dye yellow, but modern physicians rarely use them.