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(Root of Lycii Cortex, i.e., Di Gu Pi (Cortex Lycii). When using Di Gu Pi, excavate the root, soak it in flowing water from the east, scrub off the soil with a utensil, let it dry, split it open, and remove the woody core. Soak it overnight in hot Gan Cao Tang (Licorice Decoction), then bake it dry for use. If the root resembles human figures or living creatures, it is superior. In spring, consume its leaves; in summer, its fruits; in autumn, its roots and fruits.)

(Suan Zao Ren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen): Remove the stems and dried parts, moisten with wine overnight, pound into a paste, and add to prescriptions.)

(Bai Zi Ren (Biota Seed): Remove oily parts, mix with wine and steam, then pound separately into a mud-like consistency; or steam until cooked, sun-dry, pound, winnow to extract the kernels, stir-fry, grind, and add to prescriptions. Gua Zi (Melon Seeds) and Mu Li (Ostrea Shell) have Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig) as their guiding herb. They are incompatible with Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum Flower), Yang Ti (Aconitum Root? *Note: Context implies specific incompatibility*), various mineral drugs, and Mian Qu (Medicated Leaven). They are controlled by Pi Shuang (Arsenic Trioxide) and Xiao Shi (Niter).*Note: Text seems fragmented regarding specific herbs, translating literally based on provided text.*)

(Fu Ling (Poria): Harvest according to lunar directions: East in Spring, South in Summer, West in Autumn, North in Winter. Its guiding, incompatible, and controlled herbs are the same as those of Shi Fu Ling (Solid Poria).)

(Fu Ling (Poria): Those that are hard and white are of good quality. Peel the skin, pound into powder, stir three times in a basin of water, and discard the turbid floating material, which is called "Fu Ling Jin" (Poria Fibers). Accidental ingestion causes miosis, small black spots on the cornea, and blindness; remember this strictly. If purified by flotation and sun-dried, mix with human milk and steam before use. Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria) does not require flotation. Its aversions, incompatibilities, and taboos are the same as Fu Shen (Poria with Hostwood).)

(Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex): Remove the bark and woody part. Ma Wen is its guiding herb. Combined with Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia Root), Bai Shao (White Peony Root), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber), and Zi Shi Ying (Fluorite), it treats disorders of the Five Zang organs. It is repelled by Bai Lian (Ampelopsis Rhizome). It fears Di Yu (Sanguisorba Root), Qin Jiao (Gentiana Macrophylla Root), Mu Meng (possibly a typo for Mu Tong or similar), Gui Jia (Tartar Testudinis), and Xiong Huang (Realgar). It is taboo to consume Mi Cu (Rice Vinegar) and sour foods.)

(Hu Po (Amber): Includes Hong Song Zhi (Red Pine Resin), Shi Po (Stone Amber), Shui Po (Water Amber), Hua Po (Flower Amber), Wu Xiang Po (Object Amber), Yi Po (Obscure Amber), and Hu Po (Amber). Hong Song Zhi resembles Amber but is turbid and too brittle with horizontal grain. Shui Po is mostly non-red, pale yellow, with rough, wrinkled bark. Shi Po is heavy like stone, yellowish, and unsuitable for use. Hua Po has grains resembling new Masson Pine heartwood, alternating red and yellow. Wu Xiang Po contains natural biological forms within, possessing miraculous properties. Yi Po is the chief of all ambers, hence named Yi Po. Hu Po is blood-red; if rubbed on cloth, it attracts mustard-seed-sized particles, indicating authenticity. Generally, light and transparent ones are preferred. For medicinal use, mix Ce Bai Zi Mo (Biota Seed Powder) with water, place in a porcelain pot, put the Amber into the powder, and heat from Si hour to Shen hour, producing unique luminescence. Alternatively, crush into powder and sieve finely. Another method: wrap in fine cloth, boil in a tofu pot, then briefly roast over ash fire for eye conditions; raw use calms the Spirit.)

(Sha Ren (Amomum Fruit): Whole, coarse, unbroken, and peeled skins are good. Stir-fry until popping, grind finely for use, similar to Sha Ren method, do not keep overnight. Repelled by Fang Ji (Stephania Root).)