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Ji Mi (Setaria italica grain), sweet in taste, cold in nature. Non-toxic. It is the grain of the Spleen, suppresses stone toxicity, resolves carbuncle toxin (Dan Du), harmonizes the Stomach and benefits the Spleen, cools blood and resolves summerheat. Excessive consumption causes internal cold qi; eating it with bottle gourd (Hu Zi) exacerbates this condition; drinking sorghum juice cures it.

Ye Su (Wild Foxtail Millet), similar to field millet, grows over a chi high. Its main indications are tonifying the Middle Jiao and benefiting Qi; it is highly effective for five types of exhaustion with deficiency heat. It is also effective for women suffering from dry blood labor (Gan Xue Lao).

Su Mi (Foxtail Millet), salty in taste, slightly cold in nature. It mainly nourishes Yin, nourishes Kidney Qi, strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, and warms the Middle Jiao; it is miraculous for treating regurgitation (Fan Wei). It treats infant liver parasites or cholera-like vomiting and diarrhea, abdominal pain turning into dysentery or incessant watery diarrhea; taking it brings immediate effect. Using the whole herb including roots treats vomiting caused by food stagnation and cold. Qing Liang Mi (Green High-quality Millet), sweet in taste, slightly cold in nature. Non-toxic. Its main indications are tonifying the Middle Jiao and benefiting Qi, treating stomach bi (obstruction), heat in the middle, xiao ke (wasting-thirst syndrome), stopping dysentery and slippery essence (Hua Jing); long-term consumption can aid in Bigu (grain avoidance) and prolong life.

Huang Liang Mi (Yellow High-quality Millet), sweet in odor and taste, slightly cold in nature. Non-toxic. It harmonizes the Middle Jiao, stops cholera-like dysentery, removes heat and vexation, promotes urination, dispels wind, and releases the exterior; long-term use extends longevity.

Shu Mi (Sorghum/Villous Millet, pronounced 'Zhu'), sweet in taste, cold in nature. Non-toxic. It is the grain of the Lung, benefits the Large Intestine. Treats lacquer dermatitis (Qi Chuang). Suitable for those suffering from malaria with alternating chills and fever day and night who cannot sleep. Long-term consumption stirs wind; children should not eat it in excess.

Lu Su (Sorghum/Sweet Sorghum), sweet and astringent in odor and taste, warm in nature. Non-toxic. Its main indications are warming the Middle Jiao, astringing the intestines and stomach, and stopping cholera. Sticky rice (Nian Mi) has the same function as Shu Mi. Decoction of the root promotes urination, stops wheezing and coughing, and immediately cures fullness in the abdomen. To treat difficult labor (transverse or breech presentation) where the placenta fails to descend, burn it to ash, grind into fine powder, and take with wine for smooth delivery.

Yu Mai Xu (Corn Silk), sweet in taste, slightly warm in nature. Enters the Yangming Stomach meridian. It expands the intestines and directs Qi downward. It treats breast engorgement and red swelling in women, or infantile milk retention (Chui Zhuo), or milk stasis due to pressure during sleep, resulting in blocked lactation, red swelling, pain, aversion to cold, fever, headache, and body fatigue. Fresh corn silk is baked dry, ground into powder, taken in any amount guided by wine. Its efficacy is swift and miraculous. Do not regard it as waste and neglect it.

Yu Shu Yu (Maize/Corn), sweet in odor and taste, neutral in nature. Non-toxic. Its main indications are regulating the Stomach, harmonizing the Middle Jiao, dispelling dampness, dispersing fire, clearing heat, and resolving toxicity. Therefore, it is now mostly used to brew wine, which yields the best results.