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Ramie Root (Zhumagen): Sweet in taste, cold in nature, non-toxic. It has the effects of calming the fetus and stopping bleeding. It can lift Qi and consolidate/secures. It is indicated for restless fetus (fetal restlessness due to Qi and blood imbalance), rectal prolapse, sudden onset of phlegm-wheezing, and hematuria. When used to calm the fetus, Ramie Root must be decocted together with silver vessels.

Calculus Tectonae (Tianzhuhuang): Bitter and pungent in taste, warm in nature, non-toxic. Enters the Spleen and Kidney meridians. It strengthens yang function in men and warms the uterus in women. It dispels wind-dampness causing bi-syndrome and itching, and is effective in treating sores and tinea. Inhaling its smoke can rescue cases of throat obstruction and difficulty in breathing. It removes dampness from the Foot-Taiyin Spleen meridian and tonifies deficiency in the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney meridian. It shows remarkable efficacy in strengthening yang, yet people often overlook it; how could one know that within this extremely inexpensive substance lies an extraordinary medicinal material? It is best when steamed three times mixed with juice of Rehmanniae Radix (Shengdihuang), turning black in color. Those with easily agitated Kidney fire should avoid consuming it.

Uncaria Rhynchophylla (Gouteng): Sweet in taste, slightly cold in nature, non-toxic. Enters the Liver and Pericardium meridians. It pacifies Wind in the Liver meridian and clears Fire in the Pericardium. It relaxes tendons, eliminates dizziness, resolves spasms, and extinguishes Wind. It treats pediatric convulsions and epilepsy (Xiao'er Jingxian) and convulsions caused by heat accumulation. It dispels Liver Wind without being drying, representing a balanced property. However, prolonged decoction reduces its efficacy; it should be added after other herbs are decocted, boiled for only one or two boils, which yields better results. Using only the tender hooks without stems increases its efficacy tenfold. *Bencao Gangmu* states: "Uncaria is a herb for the Foot-Shaoyang and Hand-Shaoyang meridians. The Foot-Shaoyang governs Wind, and the Hand-Shaoyang governs Fire. Convulsions, epilepsy, and dizziness are all diseases related to Liver Wind and Ministerial Fire. Uncaria opens the Pericardium and pacifies Liver Wood. When Wind calms and Fire subsides, various symptoms naturally disappear."

[Unnamed Herb]: Sweet in taste, warm in nature, non-toxic. Enters the Liver, Spleen, and Kidney meridians. It benefits the Liver and nourishes the Stomach, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, and reduces distension. When the Five Viscera are regulated, emotions become open and smooth. It can resolve phlegm stagnation in children, and restoring vision in eye disorders. For chronic dysentery with red and white discharge, it can be charred and consumed. Picked as a vegetable in early spring for meals, it benefits both the old and young immensely. Harvest the whole plant during the flowering period on the third day of the third lunar month, dry it in the sun, and store for use. Non-toxic yet highly effective, it is an indispensable fine medicine for infant diseases and disorders of the seven orifices.

[Unnamed Herb / Reiteration of Tianzhuhuang]: Sweet in taste, cold in nature, non-toxic. Enters the Heart meridian. It dispels phlegm, resolves wind-heat, calms the Heart, and soothes the Five Viscera. It treats aphasia due to stroke in adults and upward-tilting eyes and convulsions in children. Formed from the fluid and Qi of bamboo, its functions are similar to Bamboo Sap (Zhuli). Therefore, it clears heat, nourishes the Heart, resolves phlegm, and opens orifices. Long-term use may also cause cold damage to the Middle Jiao.