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(For medicinal use, those requiring the removal of oil)

(Capable of opening the pubic symphysis [jiao gu], thus possessing miraculous efficacy in facilitating childbirth)

(When used medicinally, it is burnt to ash; however, it must not be completely carbonized but rather retain its medicinal properties [cun xing]. Ground into a fine powder resembling flying dust, it is a divine medicine for dissipating blood stasis and stopping bleeding)

(When used medicinally, it is stir-fried to extract juice, which is applied to silk threads to facilitate their easy removal)

(The herb commonly known as Cao Guo [Tsaoko Cardamom Fruit] is this one. Remove the stem and internal seeds, retaining only the peel. Stir-fry slowly in a pan with Wu Zhu Yu [Evodiae Fructus] until the Evodia turns slightly yellow-black. Remove the Evodia, then pound the Tsaoko peel and seeds for use)

(Remove the core but do not remove the peel. Divide the fruit into two halves, and each half into four small pieces. Roast on tiles until scorched yellow. Another method: store one jin [approx. 500g] of the herb inside one pig stomach, cook until done, then pound and roast for use. It works well when combined with Poria [Fuling], Dioscorea [Shanyao], Atractylodes [Baizhu], and Lycium [Gouqizi])

(Harvest lotus leaves near the stem. This herb is inhibited by Tung Oil [Tongyou] and controlled by Silver and Sulfur [Liuhuang])

(Genuine Guang Chenpi [Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium] has textures resembling pig bristles and possesses an exceptional aroma. When removing the white pith, do not soak it in water. Instead, dip hands in boiling water three times and gently scrape off the white part until extremely clean)

(Roast on new tiles until fragrant, remove the shell, take the kernels, grind them into fragments, and add to prescriptions)

(Soak in decoction, remove the pulp, slice, mix with vinegar, and stir-fry on tiles before use)

(Remove the pits. Individuals with dental diseases, infantile malnutrition [gan disease], or parasitic infections, as well as children, should not consume it. Avoid consuming with Scallion [Cong], as it causes disharmony among the five zang organs. Avoid consuming with Fish, as it causes pain in the waist and abdomen)

(Dry under the midday sun. Consumption promotes the downward movement of qi and provides tonification. Roasting over fire removes "sweat" [volatile oils/moisture] and is also effective. Raw consumption carries woody qi and lacks tonifying effects. Steamed, fried, or cooked forms cause qi stagnation. Individuals suffering from wind disorders and children should not consume it. It resolves the gamey odor of mutton)

(For usage, wash with flowing water from the east, removing yellow leaves, skin, and stems, using only the fruit. Mix with wine, steam overnight, wash twice more with flowing water from the east, dry in the sun, and then use for optimal results)

(For usage, steam until cooked, then sun-dry until cracked; take the kernels. Alternatively, pound into powder for use in astringent prescriptions for essence retention. Some use it with the shell intact. One method states: soak one dou [approx. 10L] of Euryale Seed [Qianshi] in decoction made from four liang [approx. 150g] of Saposhnikovia [Fengheng]; this preserves it for a long time without spoilage)

(Remove the pit, stir-fry lightly. Preparation method: Place green plums in a basket, smoke them black over the stove chimney. If moistened with lye from rice ash and steamed, they become plump and shiny and resist insect damage. Avoid pork)

(Those produced in Xuanzhou are genuine. Locals often substitute them with small pears. Do not let the herb contact iron. Use a copper knife to peel off the hard skin and remove the seeds. Slice thinly and sun-dry. Then mix with cow's milk, steam from Si hour to Wei hour (approx. 3 hours). The Quince [Mugua] becomes paste-like, then spread out and sun-dry. Currently, it is simply de-pulped and crushed for use)