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(Shrimp) Sweet in taste, warm in nature. Enters the Taiyin, Shaoyin, and Jueyin meridians of both the hand and foot. Its efficacy is specialized in supporting the eruption of smallpox/variolous sores, promoting lactation, and inducing vomiting to expel wind-phlegm. For stroke syndromes, take half a jin (approx. 500g) of shrimp, boil with scallions, ginger, soy sauce, and other seasonings in water. Consume the shrimp first, then drink the broth. Use a goose feather to stimulate the throat to induce vomiting; once phlegm and saliva are expelled, recovery occurs. It can strengthen the yang pathway but may stir up wind and trigger choking coughs.

Sweet and salty in taste, flat in nature. Enters the Taiyin, Shaoyin, and Jueyin meridians of both the hand and foot. Its efficacy is specialized in dispelling wind and killing parasites. It treats tinea, wind-induced itching, and dampness-induced itching. Dry raw shrimp shells in the sun, grind into powder, mix with white sugar, and apply topically to alopecia capitis (bald scalp); this is highly effective. Consumed with pork, it increases salivation.

Sweet in taste, warm in nature. Enters the Shaoyin and Jueyin meridians of the foot. Its efficacy is specialized in warming the Water Organ (Kidney), strengthening the yang pathway, and dissipating mass formations (Zheng Jia). It treats carbuncles, sores, and toxic swellings, as well as difficult labor in women and pain due to Qi and Blood deficiency or stagnation.

Sweet in taste, warm in nature. Enters the Jueyin meridian of the foot. Its efficacy is specialized in treating Gui Zhu Chuan Shi (a type of chronic consumptive disease often attributed to spiritual causes or tuberculosis-like symptoms). When combined with water from bamboo joints, it treats accumulations in the heart and abdomen. Dry the liver in the shade, grind into powder, and take two qian (approx. 6-7g) with water, three times daily; this is highly effective for Shi Zhu (corpse transmission disease). The meat treats bone-steaming consumption fever and stagnant blood vessels. Excessive consumption depletes Yang Qi.

Salty in taste, hot in nature. Enters the Shaoyin and Jueyin meridians of the foot. Its efficacy is specialized in treating impotence and cold sperm, ghostly intercourse, and Shi Zhu. It is contraindicated for those with excessive sexual arousal, bone-steaming consumption, and dry cough. Preserving it with Sichuan pepper (Han Jiao) and borneol prevents spoilage. Brewing it with glutinous rice and flour into wine treats deficiency and wasting conditions. Also known as Tan'na Qi (Sea Dog Kidney).

Sweet in taste, warm in nature, and toxic. Enters the Jueyin meridian of the foot. Its efficacy is specialized in removing dampness, especially for liver-related issues. Only the eyes are used: mix with calomel (Qing Fen), place in a jar, bury for several days until it turns into liquid. Apply this liquid to the feet to extract corns (clavus); this is very effective. If even a speck of dust contaminates pufferfish during cooking, consuming it can be fatal. Ingestion causes abdominal pain; eating many olives can detoxify it.

Sweet in taste. Enters the Taiyin meridian of the hand. Its efficacy is specialized in warming and tonifying the Five Zang Organs, dispelling wind, and killing parasites. It is excellent when prepared as a soup.

Sweet in taste, flat in nature. Enters the Taiyin meridian of the hand. Its efficacy is specialized in tonifying the Five Zang Organs. Shark fin clears Lung Metal (Lung Qi) and nourishes Yin; it tonifies without causing stagnation. It has an exquisite flavor. Also known as Jiao Yu (Shark).

Sweet in taste, flat in nature, with slight toxicity. Enters the Taiyin and Jueyin meridians of the hand. Its efficacy is specialized in [inducing/expelling] various diseases. Only when boiled into a decoction and drunk does it treat hematuria (blood in urine). Also known as Wang Wei (Tuna/Bonito).