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Its efficacy surpasses that of Jieduzi (Antidote Fruit). (From *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 13, p. 49; *Zhenghe Bencao*, p. 334)

According to Xu Biao's *Nanzhou Ji* (Records of the Southern Provinces): It grows in various places in the South Sea. Its taste is sour and astringent, its nature is warm, and it is non-toxic. It primarily treats Wuge Qi Jie (Qi stagnation in the five diaphragms), deficiency-cold pain in the heart and abdomen, red and white dysentery, as well as vomiting and coughing, all of which are suitable for its use. Its peel primarily treats cough. The flesh, when roasted, treats dryness and pain in the eyes. Physicians use Lu Lu Helile (Terminalia chebula, Chebolic Fruit) transported by land, specifically the six-ridged variety. It is recorded that Persians transported Helile and Dafupi (Areca Catchu Peel) by sea ship to guard against unforeseen circumstances. Sometimes, when large fish release saliva into the water, creating a slippery surface for several miles that prevents boats from passing, boiling this herb (Helile) to wash away the fish saliva causes it to instantly dissolve into water. Does this not demonstrate its power in regulating Qi? For Dafupi and Hezi (Chebolic Fruit), those with a scorched texture are due to proximity to the pot bottom during processing; thus, they do not grow in native Chinese cultivation. Therefore, in Sanskrit, it is called "Helihengji," meaning "Heaven" in Tang Chinese, with no other implication. (From *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 14, p. 8; *Zhenghe Bencao*, p. 342; *Bencao Gangmu*, p. 1409)

Respectfully consulting Xu Biao's *Nanhai Ji*: It grows by the sea coast; its leaves resemble those of Jiangshu (Cinnamomum micranthum), and its tree resembles Ligustrum lucidum (Glossy Privet). Its taste is neutral, and it is non-toxic. It primarily treats deficiency-labor blood stasis and Qi obstruction (Xu Lao Xue Pi Qi Yong Zhi), postpartum lochia retention, frightful Qi rushing to the heart, abdominal twisting pain, meridian blockage, and wind-stroke in men and women causing lockjaw and inability to speak. The following method is suitable: finely grind Rutoxiang (Boswellia carterii, Frankincense) into powder, take one Fangcunbi (a square-inch measure) dose, decoct Sufang (Sappan Wood), remove the dregs, mix with the powder, and ingest. This will immediately induce vomiting of evil substances, and the disease will be cured. (From *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 14, p. 24; *Zhenghe Bencao*, p. 348; *Bencao Gangmu*, p. 1418)

Respectfully consulting Xu Biao's *Nanzhou Ji*: It grows in various places in the South Sea. It dispels deficiency-cold Qi in the stomach, aids digestion of retained food, treats Huoluan (cholera-like disorder) with rebellious Qi, sudden pain in the heart and abdomen, upward rushing of cold Qi, and harmonizes Qi. It should not be taken in excess, as it may damage the Lungs. Another view states that those growing in shade are Chengqie (Litsea cubeba), while those growing in sunlight are Hujiao (Black Pepper). (From *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 14, p. 27; *Zhenghe Bencao*, p. 349; *Bencao Gangmu*, p. 1320)

Respectfully consulting Xu Biao's *Nanzhou Ji*: Produced in Persia, it is as large as Yaozi (small medicinal seeds). Its taste is warm and neutral, and it is non-toxic. It primarily treats intestinal deficiency-cold dysentery, benefits Blood, generates Essence, darkens beard and hair, harmonizes Qi, calms the Spirit, and treats Yin Du Wei Syndrome (Yin Toxin Flaccidity Syndrome); it must be used after being calcined to ash. Zhang Zhongjing used it to treat Yin Han (sweating in the genital area). The method involves taking the calcined ash, first bathing the affected area with slightly warm water, gently wiping it with a cloth, and then applying the ash to the scrotal area, which is very effective. Persians consume it as fruit with every meal. Fanhu (Western Barbarians) call it Moshizi (Myrobalan/Chobeba), while modern people call it Moshi Zi, which is a phonetic error. (From *Daguan Bencao*, Vol. 14, p. 19; *Zhenghe Bencao*, p. 346; *Bencao Gangmu*, p. 1409)