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Distinguishing the essence and coarseness of grains and beans: soybeans, wheat, millet, and sesame, although they are daily necessities for the people, also serve as medicinal materials for physicians.

Grains enter the Spleen (Pi Zang), beans enter the Kidney (Shen Zang), wheat enters the Liver (Gan Zang), millet enters the Lung (Fei Zang), and sesame enters the Heart (Xin Zang).

Jingmi (Coix Seed/Rice Grain) is warm in nature and harmonizes the Middle Jiao and Stomach; Shumi (Glutinous Millet) can treat Lacquer Dermatitis (Qi Chuang), relieve thirst, and eliminate irritability, but aged stored rice (Chen Cang Mi) must be used. Huangdou (Soybean) is said to dispel evil spirits and ward off malignancy, while Heidou (Black Soybean) is suitable for medicinal use. If one asks about "Huang Juan" (Yellow Scroll), it refers to bean sprouts.

Rice (Mi) has a sweet flavor and warm nature, and is non-toxic. Jingmi is the ordinary rice consumed daily. Shumi is the glutinous rice used for brewing wine; there are many varieties that cannot be fully listed. Its main functions are eliminating irritability and stopping dysentery. Among beans, only black ones are used medicinally, preferably stir-fried until cooked. They have a sweet flavor and neutral nature, and are non-toxic; other colors are unsuitable for medicinal use.

Removing stomach heat and nourishing kidney essence, consuming rice and millet can promote longevity. Filling the essence and marrow, and benefiting the Small Intestine, Jushengzi (Sesame Seed) is Hu Ma.

Millet (Su) has a slightly cold nature and is non-toxic; it treats Xiaozhong (Polyphagia/Excessive Hunger). Jushengzi (Sesame Seed), when taken for a long time, can promote longevity and prevent aging, benefit both large and small intestines, strengthen tendons and facilitate childbirth, and treat Heart Palpitations (Xin Jing). It has a sweet flavor and neutral nature, is found everywhere, and is black sesame seeds.

Chixiaodou (Adzuki Bean) reduces edema and puffiness; when ground and applied externally, it clears heat toxins from carbuncles and sores. Baibiandou (White Hyacinth Bean) treats spasmodic cholera with muscle cramps; its leaves applied topically are best for snake and insect bites.

Chixiaodou (Adzuki Bean), when stir-fried, has a sweet and sour flavor, neutral nature, and is non-toxic. It treats Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst/Diabetes) and attacks Hongxiangjiao (Beriberi). Baibiandou (White Hyacinth Bean) has a sweet flavor and slightly cold nature, and is non-toxic. It clears summerheat and detoxifies, directs qi downward, and harmonizes the Middle Jiao.

Xiaomai (Wheat) stops sweating and nourishes the Liver, capable of removing dryness and heat. Damai (Barley) generates flesh, treats Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst), nourishes the Stomach, and promotes a radiant complexion.

Damai (Barley) and Xiaomai (Wheat) have a sweet flavor and slightly cold nature, and are non-toxic.

Mai Ya (Malt) in decoctions truly warms the Middle Jiao, indicating its ability to aid digestion. Mai Fu (Bran), if mixed with vinegar and applied to contusions and injuries, heals without leaving scars.

Mai Ya is malt. Fu is bran.

Lv Dou (Mung Bean) removes Dan Feng (Erysipelas/Heat Toxin) and resolves all kinds of toxins. For cholera with vomiting and retching, take Lv Dou Fen (Mung Bean Powder). It removes Fu Ju (Superficial Abscess) and expels all phlegm-saliva. To open disorders of the Chest and Diaphragm, use Tianguadi (Melon Stalk).

Lv Dou (Mung Bean) has a sweet flavor and cold nature, and is non-toxic. It clears heat qi and treats headache and dim vision. Tiangua (Muskmelon) has a bitter flavor and cold nature, and is toxic. It is found everywhere. The stalk (Di) is used medicinally. There are red and white varieties of melon; the red one should be used for medicine.

Words have precision, and usage has no error.