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[Section 1: Rendongteng (Lonicerae Japonicae Caulis)]
Taste is sweet. Nature is cold. Non-toxic. It grows by absorbing the central Qi of the Earth and inheriting the Spring Qi of Heaven. Its flower is named Jinyinhua (Honeysuckle Flower).
[Indications] Primarily treats chills and fever, and body swelling. (*Bielu*) Treats abdominal distension and fullness, and stops downward-flowing Qi (diarrhea). (*Zhen Quan*) Treats heat-toxin bloody dysentery and watery diarrhea; decoct strongly and take orally. (Treats Feishi and Fuliang [wandering spirits and internal masses])
[Meridian Tropism] Enters the Lung Meridian. It is a substance for dissipating heat and detoxifying. (Key herb for external medicine)
[Preceding Discussion] Li Shizhen stated: The leaves and flowers of Rendongteng have identical functions. Ancients regarded it as a key herb for treating wind, eliminating distension, resolving dysentery, and expelling "Shi" (parasitic diseases), but later generations no longer discuss these specific applications.
[Contraindications] Wu Pu stated: Contraindicated for those with deficiency-cold causing diarrhea.

[Section 2: Unnamed Herb in Text, Contextually Resembling Su Mu or Similar Blood-Activating Herb]
Taste is bitter. Nature is warm. Non-toxic.
[Indications] Primarily, burning it repels epidemic Qi (Tianxing Shiqi) and strange phenomena in dwellings. When worn by children, it repels evil and pathological Qi. (From Li...) Treats fractures and metal wounds; stops bleeding.
[Meridian Tropism] Enters the Liver Meridian and permeates all Twelve Meridians. It is a substance for dispersing pathogenic factors.
[Preceding Discussion] Zhongchun stated: For medicinal use, herbs that are red in color, fragrant, sweet-smelling, and non-pungent are superior. Those that are deep purple are inferior. It treats upper-body injuries where blood stasis accumulates, involving pain upon pressing the chest, diaphragm, and bones, and associated blood disorders.

[Section 3: Ewei (Asafetida)]
Taste is acrid. Nature is neutral. Non-toxic.
[Indications] Primarily kills various small insects, removes foul odors, breaks up mass accumulations (Zhengji), directs downward rebellious Qi, and eliminates evil ghosts and Gu poison. (*Kaibao Bencao*) Treats wind pathogens and Gui Zhu (wandering pestilence); [pain] in the heart and abdomen.
[Meridian Tropism] Enters the Spleen and Stomach Meridians. It is a substance for resolving knots and killing parasites. (Capable of resolving meat accumulations)
[Preceding Discussion] Xiao Bing stated: People treating malaria often use toxic substances such as Changshan (Radix Dichroae) and arsenic. They are unaware that Ewei is mild, harmless, and effective. Prescriptions utilize Ewei to treat [dysentery].
[Processing] Lei Gong stated: Generally, when preparing it, grind it finely in a mortar. Pass it over a hot wine vessel [to melt/soften it] before incorporating it into the prescription.

[Section 4: Luhui (Aloe)]
Taste is bitter. Nature is very cold. Non-toxic.
[Indications] Primarily, insufflated into the nose, it treats Nao Gan (brain glandworm/ulceration) and relieves nasal itching. (*Zhen Quan*) Primarily clears heat and kills parasites, cools the Liver and brightens the eyes, treats pediatric convulsions and epilepsy, Wu Gan (five types of childhood malnutrition) syndromes, and San Chong (three types of intestinal parasites).
[Meridian Tropism] Enters the Liver and Pericardium Meridians. It is a substance for cleansing heat and killing parasites. (The principal herb for the Hand and Foot Jueyin Meridians)
[Preceding Discussion] Su Song stated: Its efficacy specializes in killing parasites and clearing heat. All diseases it treats are primarily governed by heat and parasites.
Ao’s Note: In recent times, Luhui is used as a laxative ("Gengyi Yao"). This is attributed to its function of clearing dryness and cleansing heat.