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[White Fish]
The taste is sweet and neutral. It enters the Taiyin and Yangming meridians of the hand and foot. Its function is specifically to open the stomach and direct Qi downward. It removes dampness-water qi. In *Jingui Yaolue* (Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet), there is a formula called Huashi Baiyu San (Talcum, White Fish, and Licorice Powder), which makes one fat and strong. [Note: The text "Jingsu wushi" implies avoiding consumption after overnight or specific preparation timing, but contextually linked to dietary effects below]. Eating it causes coldness in the abdomen. Excessive consumption generates phlegm. Consuming it with dates may cause lower back pain. Also known as [Name Missing] Fish.

[Unnamed Fish 1]
The taste is sweet and neutral. It enters the Taiyin and Yangming meridians of the hand and foot. Its function is specifically to tonify deficiency and labor (chronic debility). It benefits the spleen and stomach. It removes blood stasis and kills parasites.

[Unnamed Fish 2]
The taste is sweet and neutral. It enters the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. Its function is specifically to stop vomiting. It warms the middle jiao and benefits the stomach. Also known as [Name Missing] Fish. Also known as [Name Missing] Fish.

[Bingxue Fish]
The taste is sweet and warm. It enters the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian. Its function is specifically to treat Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst syndrome) due to Kidney deficiency. It treats injuries from chronic fatigue and emaciation. Also known as [Name Missing] Fish. Also known as Bingxue Fish.

[Unnamed Fish 3]
The taste is sweet and neutral. It enters the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. Its function is specifically to open the appetite. It has no contraindications when used with other herbs.

[Yellow Croaker etc.]
The taste is sweet and neutral. It enters the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian and Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian. Its function is specifically to open the appetite and benefit Qi. [White Fish/Part] mainly treats Zhong E (sudden severe illness due to evil qi) and retained food. Roasted consumption eliminates abdominal distension and dysentery caused by melon accumulation. Taking ten stones from the fish head, equal parts with Danggui (Angelica sinensis), ground into powder and taken orally, is miraculously effective for treating Shi Lin (stone strangury). Yubiao (Fish swim bladder) warms essence and promotes conception. Also known as Huanghua Yu (Yellow Croaker). Inserting fish bone into the tip of Tianhuadi (Melon seed) ripens the melon overnight.

[Unnamed Fish 4]
The taste is sweet and salty. It enters the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. Its function is specifically to tonify essence and Qi. Burned to ash, it treats difficult labor and postpartum syncope due to blood loss. Combined with Suganshejie (Sugarcane nodes), it treats persistent hematemesis.

[Unnamed Fish 5]
The taste is sweet and neutral. It enters the Taiyin meridians of the hand and foot. Its function is specifically to tonify deficiency and chronic debility. Its scales do not stick to water. When dried and ground into powder, applying externally is effective for treating Yangmeichuang (Yaws/Syphilis sores).

[Unnamed Fish 6]
The taste is sweet and neutral. It enters the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian and Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian. Its function is specifically to boost physical strength. The roe is toxic; consuming it causes dysentery.

[Crucian Carp]
The taste is sweet and warm, belonging to Earth. It enters the Taiyin and Yangming meridians of the hand and foot. Its function is specifically to promote water metabolism and solidify the intestines and stomach. For Changfeng Xiexue (Intestinal wind with bloody stool): Use one live Crucian carp, remove guts but keep scales, fill with Wubeizi (Chinese Gallnut) powder, seal with mud, calcine until carbonized but retain nature, grind into powder, take 1 qian with wine for miraculous effect. Avoid Maidong (Ophiopogon tuber), Jiecai (Mustard greens), Shatang (Rock sugar), and Zhugan (Pork liver). The roe regulates the middle jiao, benefits Liver Qi, and removes eye obstructions/cataracts. Also known as Fu Yu.

[Unnamed Fish 7]
The taste is sweet and warm. It enters the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. Its function is specifically to harmonize Stomach Qi. Only those with Gan Li (Infantile malnutrition with dysentery) should avoid eating it. Also known as [Name Missing] Fish.

[Unnamed Fish 8]
The taste is sweet, salty, and neutral. It enters the Yangming meridians of the hand and foot. Its function is specifically to treat chronic dysentery and Jin Kou Li (Dysentery with inability to eat/swallow).