Liao Shui (Rainwater): Its nature is sweet and neutral. It is suitable for decocting herbs that regulate the Spleen and Stomach and eliminate damp-heat. Rainwater that has fallen and collected is called Liao Shui. Continuous rain is also referred to as Liao, but it tends to aggravate damp-heat and should not be used.
Shang Chi Shui (Water from Upper Pools): Also known as Shang Chi Shui. It is collected from the tops of bamboo fences and holes in trees. Its taste is sweet and slightly cold. It expels evil pathogens and detoxifies, treating conditions such as Gui Zhu (ghostly infection) and manic delirium caused by evil influences.
Lao Shui (Agitated Water): This water, when agitated ten thousand times with a ladle, is also known as Lao Shui. Its nature is sweet and neutral. It nourishes the Kidney and benefits the Spleen, treating Wu Lao Qi Shang (five exhaustions and seven injuries) and Ben Tun (rushing pig syndrome) impending after Shang Han (Cold Damage).
Ni Liu Shui (Backward-flowing Water): The water flows backward and upward. It treats Zhong Feng Cu Jue (sudden stroke and syncope) and induces vomiting to expel phlegm-saliva.
Jing Hua Shui (Well-water at Dawn): Well-water freshly drawn at dawn is called Jing Hua Shui. It is suitable for treating illnesses, possessing the efficacy of benefiting Yin and clearing heat.
Gan Quan (Sweet Spring): It is an auspicious object of sweet spring water. When a king rises, sweet springs emerge. It expels evil and eliminates filth, relieves thirst and irritability, and drinking it promotes longevity.
Zhong Ru Shui (Water near Congea): Flowing from areas near the "Ru Xue" (milk cavity/acupoint). Its nature is sweet and warm. Long-term consumption makes one robust and prevents aging, with effects similar to Zhong Ru (Stalactite).
Di Xian Shui (Earth Immortal Water): [Implied name based on effect] Its nature is sweet and neutral, making the body moist. Hair does not turn white; long-term consumption leads to becoming a Di Xian (Earth Immortal).
Wen Tang (Warm Soup/Spring): Also known as Wen Tang. Its nature is acrid, hot, and slightly toxic. It is used for bathing various wind-induced spasms, stubborn bi-syndrome with immobility, tinea corporis, scabies, and cases of eyebrow/hair loss. After bathing, the body becomes severely deficient and requires tonic nourishment. It should not be used lightly by those without illness.
[Unnamed Water 1]: Its nature is sweet, salty, and neutral. It benefits the diaphragm, clears phlegm, transforms turbidity into clarity, and can stop various types of bleeding such as hematemesis, epistaxis, metrorrhagia, and strangury. When used to decoct E-Jiao (Donkey-hide Gelatin), its efficacy is significant.
[Unnamed Water 2]: Its nature is sweet and neutral. It washes the intestines and eliminates summer-heat, treating Huo Luan (cholera-like disorder) with muscle cramps.
[Unnamed Water 3]: Its taste is salty and slightly warm. It is used for bathing wind-tinea and inducing vomiting of retained food. There is no risk of leaving scars or damaging the Stomach qi.
Tu Quan (Earth Spring): Also known as Tu Quan. Its nature is sweet and cold. It clears summer-heat, relieves irritability, transforms heat, and detoxifies. It can be used to decoct medicines for treating Huo Luan with vomiting and diarrhea.
Tai He Tang / Ma Fei Tang: Also known as Tai He Tang or Ma Fei Tang. Its nature is sweet and slightly warm. It tonifies the Middle and assists Yang, unblocking and promoting the flow through the meridians.
Yin Yang Shui (Yin-Yang Water): Also known as Yin Yang Shui. It harmonizes the Middle Jiao and aids digestion, treating Huo Luan with vomiting and diarrhea.
[Unnamed Water 4]: Its nature is sour and salty. It is used to induce vomiting of retained food and phlegm-fluids.
[Unnamed Water 5]: Collected in vessels, it is used for washing hair. Frequent use keeps hair black and lustrous.
[Unnamed Water 6]: Its nature is slippery. It can reach up to the vertex and down to the soles. It can be used to decoct medicines that promote movement and function in the four extremities.
Sang Chai Huo (Mulberry Wood Fire): Mulberry is the essence of the Ji Star. When burned, it draws out toxic vapors; it assists medicinal power and drives out wind-cold. It is used for decocting tonic medicines and moxibustion for carbuncles and ulcers.