味甘，微寒，无毒。主治胃痹，热中，渴利，止泄，利小便，益气，补中，轻身，
凡云粱米，皆是粟类，惟其牙头色异为分别尔。青粱出此，今江东少有。《汜胜之书》云
粱是秫粟，今世用则不尔也。（《新修》二九七页，《大观》卷二十五，《政和》四八九页
味甘，平，无毒。主益气，和中，止泄。
黄粱亦出青、冀州，此间不见有尔。（《新修》二九七页，《大观》卷二十五，《政和》四
九○页）
味甘，微寒，无毒。主除热，益气。
今处处有，襄阳竹根者最佳。所以夏月作粟飧，亦以除热也。（《新修》二九八页，《大
观》卷二十五，《政和》四九○页）
味咸，微寒，无毒。主养肾气，去胃痹，中热，益气。陈者∶味苦，主胃热，消渴。利
小便。
江东所种及西间皆是，其粒细于粱米，熟舂令白，亦以当白粱，呼为白粱粟。陈者谓经
三、五年者，或呼为粢米，以作粉，尤解烦闷，服食家亦将食之。（《新修》二九八页，《大
观
味苦，微温，无毒。主治咳逆，霍乱，止泄，除热，止烦渴。
此则即赤黍也，亦出北间，江东时有种，而非土所宜，多入神药用。又黑黍名 ，供酿
酒祭祀用之。（《新修》二九九页，《大观》卷二十五，《政和》四九○页）
味苦，无毒。主治寒中，下气，除热。
此是以米为 尔，非别米名也。末其米脂和敷面，亦使皮肤悦泽，为热不及麦 也。（《
新修》二九九页，《大观》卷二十五，《政和》四九一页）
Sweet in taste, slightly cold in nature, non-toxic. It treats Wei Bi (stagnation of stomach Qi), Re Zhong (internal heat), thirst with polyuria, stops diarrhea, promotes urination, benefits Qi, tonifies the Middle Jiao, lightens the body, and generally enhances vitality.
Whenever "Liang Mi" (millet) is mentioned, it refers to the category of Setaria italica (foxtail millet); they are distinguished solely by the color of their panicles. Qing Liang (green millet) originates from this region but is rarely seen in Jiangdong today. The *Fan Shengzhi Shu* states that Liang is Su Liu (sticky millet), but what is used in the current era is not so. (*Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 297; *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 25; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 489)
Sweet in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Its main functions are to benefit Qi, harmonize the Middle Jiao (spleen and stomach), and stop diarrhea.
Huang Liang (yellow millet) also originates from Qingzhou and Jizhou, but it is not available in this area. (*Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 297; *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 25; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 490)
Sweet in taste, slightly cold in nature, non-toxic. Its main functions are to clear heat and benefit Qi.
It is cultivated everywhere, but the variety from Xiangyang with bamboo-root shapes is considered the best. Therefore, when cooking millet porridge in summer, it is also used to clear heat. (*Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 298; *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 25; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 490)
Salty in taste, slightly cold in nature, non-toxic. Its main functions are to nourish Kidney Qi, remove Wei Bi (stomach Qi stagnation), clear internal heat, and benefit Qi. Aged grains: Bitter in taste, treating Stomach Heat, Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst syndrome), and promoting urination.
The varieties planted in Jiangdong and the western regions are all of this type. Their grains are finer than those of Liang Mi. After being cooked and pounded white, they can serve as Bai Liang Mi (white millet) and are called Bai Liang Su (white millet). "Aged" refers to grains stored for three to five years. They are sometimes called Zi Mi (rice/millet), processed into powder, and are particularly effective in relieving vexation. Practitioners of ingestion therapies (fu-shi) also consume them. (*Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 298; *Daguan Bencao*...)
Bitter in taste, slightly warm in nature, non-toxic. It treats cough with rebellious Qi, Huo Luan (cholera-like disorder), stops diarrhea, clears heat, and relieves vexation and thirst.
This is Chi Shu (red foxtail millet). It also originates from the northern regions. Jiangdong occasionally cultivates it, but it is not well-suited to the local soil. It is mostly used in divine medicine formulations. Additionally, Hei Shu (black foxtail millet), known as Ju (black millet), is used for brewing wine and sacrifices. (*Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 299; *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 25; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 490)
Bitter in taste, non-toxic. It treats Han Zhong (cold in the Middle Jiao), directs Qi downward, and clears heat.
This refers to a product made from rice bran/oil, not a distinct name for a grain. Mixing the fine powder of its oil/fat with flour for facial application can also make the skin lustrous and bright. Its cooling effect is inferior to that of Mai Fu (wheat bran). (*Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 299; *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 25; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 491)