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[Flavor and Nature]
Sweet, neutral, non-toxic.

[Indications]
Applicable to situations where moving earth violates taboos. Primarily treats infantile asthma. One should consult the Nine Palaces to determine which palace the Sun Star occupies, decoct the earth from that direction in water for drinking, and the asthma will subside.

[Flavor and Nature]
Sweet, neutral, non-toxic.

[Indications]
For summer heatstroke coma. Accumulate earth on the chest area; cooling it slightly allows revival as Qi flows freely. Alternatively, surround the umbilicus with hot earth and induce urination into the umbilicus. Mix equal parts of hot earth and garlic, pound into a liquid, filter out the dregs, and administer orally to restore life.

[Flavor and Nature]
Pungent, astringent, warm, non-toxic.

[Indications]
Has the same efficacy as Areca Seed (Binglang).

(Phoenix Dactylifera trees are often inhabited by venomous birds. When using Areca Peel, it should first be washed with wine, then washed again with soybean juice, dried, roasted in ash fire, and sliced for use.)

[Flavor and Nature]
Pungent, slightly warm, non-toxic.

[Indications]
Treats cold and hot pathogenic Qi attacking the heart, abdomen, large intestine, gu poison, phlegm obstruction, and vinegar-like heart pain. Decoct with ginger and salt, and combine with Qi-regulating herbs for best results. It descends all types of stagnant Qi, stops cholera, unblocks the large and small intestines, strengthens the spleen, opens the stomach, regulates the middle jiao, directs rebellious Qi downward, eliminates edema caused by water retention in the skin, treats podagra (Hong Kong foot) with stagnation and rebellion, miasma malaria with fullness, and morning sickness with distension and oppression.

(Harvested in the eighth lunar month.)

[Flavor and Nature]
Sweet, neutral, non-toxic.

[Indications]
Enhances complexion and luster, tonifies Qi and prevents hunger. Long-term consumption lightens the body and delays aging. Relieves irritability and depression. Can be made into facial cream to expel wind pathogens and dark spots from the skin, moisten the skin, and treat intestinal abscesses.

(Commonly known as Red Bean. Only those that are tight, small, and dark red are used medicinally. Those that are slightly larger and bright red or pale red do not possess therapeutic effects.)

[Flavor and Nature]
Sweet, sour, neutral, non-toxic.

[Indications]
Adzuki Bean is a grain with red color and red heart. Its nature moves downward, connecting to the Small Intestine, and can enter the Yin aspect. It treats manifest diseases. Therefore, it promotes fluid metabolism, promotes urination, reduces distension and swelling, stops vomiting, and treats dysentery. It resolves alcohol intoxication, eliminates cold-heat carbuncles and swellings, drains pus, disperses blood stasis, promotes lactation, expels the placenta, and treats difficult labor. These applications address manifest pathological products. However, long-term excessive use leads to over-draining, causing leakage of fluids and blood, resulting in emaciation and heaviness. In the Genti Powder blown into the nose and in formulas for warding off epidemics, it is used for its ability to unblock Qi, remove dampness, and dissipate heat. It is urgently needed for edema and podagra. Current practitioners treating edema only focus on draining water without nourishing the Stomach, leading to stagnation. Adzuki Bean’s true efficacy lies in draining water, unblocking Qi, and strengthening the Spleen and Stomach.