食之可绝谷长生。生地肺山大松树下，如竹，出新道书。地肺山高六千丈，其下有
之，应可求也。
味辛，平，无毒。主恶气，调中，益五脏，开胃，令人能食。生巴西诸国。草似韭
，豉出花中，人食之。
味辛，平，无毒。主解诸药毒，热毒，丹毒痈肿，天行壮热，喉痹，蛊毒，除风血
，补益。以上并煮服之，亦磨敷疮上，亦浸酒。出岭南。一名千金藤，一名石黄香。今江东
又有千金藤，一名鸟虎藤，与陈思岌所主，颇有异同，终非一物也。陈思岌蔓生，如小豆，
根及叶辛香也。
味苦，平，小毒。主天下疫气，结黄，疟瘴，蛊毒。煮服之吐下，亦捣敷疮，虫、
蛇、犬等咬处。藤生，道旁篱落间有之，叶细浓，宣、湖间有之。
味辛，温，无毒。主腹内冷胀满，泄痢肠 ，温中补虚。生塞北山谷。如韭，人多
食之能行。云昔后魏孝文帝所种，以是为名。又有山韭，亦如韭，生山间，主毛发。又有石
蒜，生石间。又有泽蒜，根如小蒜，叶如韭。生平泽，并温补下气。又滑水源。又有诸葛亮
韭，而长，彼人食之，是蜀魏时诸葛亮所种也。
味甘，温，无毒。主血气虚劳，腰膝疼弱，风缓，羸瘦无颜色，绝伤，无子，妇人
老血。浸酒服之。逐病拯疾，故名倚待。生桂州如安山谷，叶圆，高二、三尺，八月采取。
Indicated for metal weapon injuries (Jinchuang), promotes skin regeneration, stops bleeding; grind into fine powder and apply topically to the wound. The herb resembles Bai Lian (Ampelopsis japonica), originating from Huizhou.
Ingestion is said to enable one to survive without grain and achieve longevity. It grows under large pine trees on Shengdi Fei Mountain, resembling bamboo in shape, as recorded in Xin Dao Shu. Shengdi Fei Mountain is 6,000 zhang high, and this plant can be found at its base, presumably searchable.
Taste: Acrid (Xin); Nature: Neutral (Ping); Non-toxic. Indicated for evil qi (pathogenic factors), harmonizes the middle jiao, benefits the five zang organs, opens the stomach appetite, and enables eating. Grows in various countries of Baxi. The grass resembles leeks; dou chi (fermented soybeans) emerges from among the flowers, and humans consume it.
Taste: Acrid (Xin); Nature: Neutral (Ping); Non-toxic. Indicated for resolving toxicity of various medicines, heat toxins, erysipelas and carbuncles, epidemic high fever, throat obstruction (Houbi), gu poison, dispelling wind-blood, and tonification. For the above conditions, decoct and ingest; alternatively, grind and apply topically to wounds, or soak in wine. Originates from Lingnan region. Also known as Qianjin Teng, also known as Shi Huang Xiang. Currently, there is another Qianjin Teng in Jiangdong, also known as Niao Hu Teng; compared with the indications described by Chen Siji, there are similarities and differences, but ultimately they are not the same substance. Chen Siji describes a vine-growing plant resembling small beans, with acrid and fragrant roots and leaves.
Taste: Bitter (Ku); Nature: Neutral (Ping); Slightly toxic. Indicated for epidemic qi throughout the realm, jaundice, malaria and miasma, gu poison. Decoct and ingest to induce vomiting or purgation; alternatively, crush and apply topically to wounds, insect bites, snake bites, dog bites, etc. Vines grow, found along roadsides and fences; leaves are fine and dense; found between Xuanzhou and Huzhou.
Taste: Acrid (Xin); Nature: Warm (Wen); Non-toxic. Indicated for cold distension and fullness in the abdomen, dysentery with intestinal pain (Chang Pi), warms the middle and tonifies deficiency. Grows in valleys of the northern frontier. Resembles leeks; frequent consumption by people promotes qi movement. It is said that Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei planted it, hence the name. There is also Shan Jiu (Mountain Leek), resembling leeks, growing in mountains, indicated for hair diseases. There is also Shi Suan (Lycoris radiata), growing among rocks. There is also Ze Suan, with roots like small garlic and leaves like leeks, growing in marshes; all possess warming and tonifying properties and direct qi downward. There is also Huashui Yuan. There is also Zhuge Liang Jiu, which is longer; locals eat it, claiming it was planted by Zhuge Liang during the Shu-Wei period.
Taste: Sweet (Gan); Nature: Warm (Wen); Non-toxic. Indicated for qi and blood deficiency and consumptive disease, weak and painful waist and knees, flaccidity (Feng Huan), emaciation with lack of luster, severe trauma, infertility, and old blood stasis in women. Soak in wine and ingest. To drive out disease and save from illness, hence named Yidai. Grows in Ru'an Valley, Guizhou; leaves are round, two to three chi high, harvested in August.