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Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba, Mint) [Nature: Warm]
Shujiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium, Sichuan Pepper) [Nature: Warm, Great Heat]
Chi (Sojae Preparata, Prepared Soybean) [Nature: Cold]

**Formula for Stopping Sweating:**
Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, Dried Ginger) [Nature: Warm, Great Heat. Role: Minister]
Baishi (Platycladi Semen, Biota Seed) [Nature: Neutral. Role: Sovereign]
Mahuanggen bing gu zhushan mo (Radix Ephedrae and powder of old bamboo fans) [Role: Minister]
Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, Large-headed Atractylodes Rhizome) [Nature: Warm. Role: Sovereign]
Zifen za douchi ao mo (Powder of rice flour and prepared soybean roasted together)
Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, Pinellia Tuber) [Nature: Neutral; raw is slightly cold, cooked is warm. Role: Envoy]
Muli (Ostreae Concha, Oyster Shell) [Nature: Slightly Cold]
Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex, Eucommia Bark) [Nature: Neutral; taken with water]
Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, Immature Bitter Orange) [Nature: Cold, Slightly Cold]
Songluo (Usnea, Usnea Fiber) [Nature: Neutral]

**Formula for Treating Palpitations and Heart Qi Deficiency:**
Luoshiteng (Trachelospermi Caulis, Trachelospermum Vine) [Nature: Warm, Slightly Cold. Indication: Major fright entering the abdomen. Role: Sovereign]
Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, Ginseng Root) [Nature: Slightly Cold, Slightly Warm. Role: Sovereign]
Fuling (Poria, Poria Cocos) [Nature: Neutral. Role: Sovereign]
Baishi (Platycladi Semen, Biota Seed) [Nature: Neutral. Role: Sovereign]
Shashen (Adenophorae Radix or Glehniae Radix, Adenophora or Glehnia Root) [Nature: Slightly Cold. Role: Minister]
Longdan (Gentianae Radix, Gentian Root) [Nature: Great Cold. Indication: Fright injuring the five zang organs. Role: Sovereign]
Yangjiao (Cornu Caprae Hirci, Goat Horn) [Nature: Slightly Cold. Role: Minister]
Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, Platycodon Root) [Nature: Slightly Warm. Role: Minister]
Xiaocao (Herba Scrophulariae, Figwort Herb) [Nature: Warm. Role: Sovereign]
Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix, Polygala Root) [Nature: Warm. Role: Sovereign]
Yinqian (Silver Shavings) [Nature: Neutral. Role: Sovereign]
Zishiyingshi (Fluoritum, Fluorite) [Nature: Warm. Role: Sovereign]

**Formula for Treating Lung Abscess (Fei Wei):**
Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, Ginseng Root) [Nature: Slightly Cold, Slightly Warm. Indication: Treats Fei Wei. Role: Sovereign]
Tianmendong (Asparagi Radix, Asparagus Root) [Nature: Great Cold. Indication: Treats Lung Qi. Role: Sovereign]
Jilizi (Tribuli Fructus, Tribulus Fruit) [Nature: Slightly Cold. Indication: Treats Fei Wei. Role: Minister]
Fuling (Poria, Poria Cocos) [Nature: Neutral. Role: Sovereign]
Baishiyingshi (Quartzum Album, White Quartz) [Nature: Slightly Warm. Role: Sovereign]
Yiyiren (Coicis Semen, Job's Tears Seed) [Nature: Slightly Cold. Indication: Governs the Lung]
Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix, Ophiopogon Root) [Nature: Slightly Cold. Indication: Treats Fei Wei. Role: Minister]

**Formula for Directing Qi Downward:**
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, Ephedra Stem) [Nature: Warm, Slightly Warm. Role: Minister]
Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum, Bitter Apricot Seed) [Nature: Warm. Property: Cold and purgative. Role: Minister]
Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, Magnolia Bark) [Nature: Warm, Great Warm. Role: Minister]
Jupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, Tangerine Peel) [Nature: Warm. Role: Minister]
Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, Pinellia Tuber) [Nature: Neutral; raw is slightly cold, cooked is warm. Role: Envoy]
Baiqian (Cynanchi Stauntonii Rhizoma et Radix, Cynanchum Rhizome) [Nature: Slightly Warm. Role: Minister]
Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, Fresh Ginger) [Nature: Slightly Warm. Role: Minister]
Qianhu (Peucedani Radix, Peucedanum Root) [Nature: Slightly Cold. Role: Minister]
Lishu gen bai pi (Albiziae Cortex or Pruni Radix Alba, White Bark of Li Tree Root) [Nature: Great Cold. Role: Envoy]
Suzi (Perillae Fructus, Perilla Fruit) [Nature: Warm. Role: Minister]
Shi liuhuang (Sulfur, Sulfur) [Nature: Warm, Great Heat. Role: Minister]
Baimaogen (Imperatae Rhizoma, Imperata Rhizome) [Nature: Cold. Role: Minister]
Jilizi (Tribuli Fructus, Tribulus Fruit) [Nature: Slightly Cold. Role: Minister]

**Formula for Eroding Pus:**
Ru (Herba Siegesbeckiae or similar bitter herb) [Nature: Cold]
Xionghuang (Realgar, Realgar) [Nature: Neutral, Cold, Great Warm]
Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, Platycodon Root) [Nature: Slightly Warm]
Longgu (Fossilia Ossis Mastodi et Scapulae, Fossil Bone) [Nature: Slightly Cold]
Shexiang (Moschus, Musk) [Nature: Warm]
Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, Dahurian Angelica Root) [Nature: Warm]
Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, Rhubarb Root) [Nature: Great Cold]
Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, Peony Root) [Nature: Neutral, Slightly Cold]
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, Chinese Angelica Root) [Nature: Warm, Great Warm]
Lilu (Veratri Radix, Veratrum Root) [Nature: Cold]
Badou (Crotonis Fructus, Croton Seed) [Nature: Raw is warm, cooked is cold]
Diyu (Sanguisorbae Radix, Garden Burnet Root) [Nature: Slightly Cold]

**Formula for Women's Amenorrhea and Abdominal Pain:**
Huangqi (Astragali Radix, Astragalus Root) [Nature: Slightly Warm]
Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, Peony Root) [Nature: Neutral, Slightly Cold]
Zishen (Radix Codonopsis or similar) [Nature: Cold]
Taoren (Persicae Semen, Peach Seed) [Nature: Neutral]
Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, Asiatic Sweetflag Root) [Nature: Warm]
Zishiyingshi (Fluoritum, Fluorite) [Nature: Warm]
Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, Dried Ginger) [Nature: Warm, Great Heat]
Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex, Cinnamon Bark) [Nature: Great Heat]
Fuling (Poria, Poria Cocos) [Nature: Neutral]

**Formula for Women's Blood and Qi Wandering Lower Back Pain:**
Zelan (Lycopus Herba, Bugleweed Herb) [Nature: Slightly Warm]
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, Chinese Angelica Root) [Nature: Warm, Great Warm]
Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, Licorice Root) [Nature: Neutral]
Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, Asiatic Sweetflag Root) [Nature: Warm]
Baishi (Platycladi Semen, Biota Seed) [Nature: Neutral]
Mudanpi (Moutan Cortex, Tree Peony Bark) [Nature: Cold, Slightly Cold]
Muli (Ostreae Concha, Oyster Shell) [Nature: Slightly Cold]

**Formula for Women's Abdominal Hardness and Distension:**
Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, Peony Root) [Nature: Neutral, Slightly Cold]
Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, Skullcap Root) [Nature: Great Cold]
Fuling (Poria, Poria Cocos) [Nature: Neutral]

**General Rules for Resolving Toxicity of Various Medicines and Minerals:**

**Resolving Snake, Scorpion, and Hundred Insect Toxins:**
Xionghuang (Realgar, Realgar)
Badou (Crotonis Fructus, Croton Seed)
Shexiang (Moschus, Musk)
Dansha (Cinnabaris, Cinnabar)
Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, Dried Ginger)

**Resolving Centipede Poison:**
Sang zhi ji zhu sang gen zhi (Mulberry juice and boiled mulberry root juice)

**Resolving Spider Poison:**
Lanqing (Indigo Naturalis, Indigo)
Shexiang (Moschus, Musk)

**Resolving Bee Poison:**
Fengfang (Vespa Nidus, Wasp Nest)
Lanqing zhi (Indigo juice)

**Resolving Dog Bite Poison:**
Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum, Bitter Apricot Seed)
Fanshi (Alumen, Alum)
Jiu gen (Allii Tuberosi Rhizoma, Garlic Chive Root)

**Resolving Evil Qi and Miasma Poison:**
Xijiao (Rhino Cerios Cornu, Rhino Horn)
Lingyangjiao (Antilopis Cornu, Antelope Horn)
Xionghuang (Realgar, Realgor)
Shexiang (Moschus, Musk)

**Resolving Throat Obstruction, Swelling, Evil Qi, and Toxic Substances Entering the Abdomen:**
Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, Black Cohosh Rhizome)
Xijiao (Rhino Cerios Cornu, Rhino Horn)
Shegan (Belamcandae Rhizoma, Belamcanda Rhizome)

**Resolving Wind Swelling and Toxic Swelling:**
Chenxiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum, Agarwood)
Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, Aucklandia Root)
Xunluxiang (Boswelliae Resina, Frankincense)
Jiti xiang (Myrti Caryophyllatum, Clove)
Shexiang (Moschus, Musk)
Zitan xiang (Pterocarpi Santalinus Lignum, Red Sandalwood)

**Resolving Hundred Drug Toxins:**
Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, Licorice Root)
Qi (Brassicae Chinensis Var. Viridis, Shepherd's Purse)
Da xiao dou zhi (Large and small bean juice)
Lan zhi (Indigo juice)
Lan shi (Indigo fruit/seed)

**Resolving She Wang Poison:**
Lan zhi (Indigo juice)
Da xiao dou zhi (Large and small bean juice)
Zhu li (Bambusa Textilis Juice)
Da ma zi zhi (Hemp seed juice)
Liu chu xue (Blood of six domestic animals)
Bei chi xie (Shell fragments)
Gen xie (Root fragments)
Qiu yin shi (Earthworm excrement)
Ou ji zhi (Lotus root and water chestnut juice)

**Resolving Ye Ge (Wild Kadsura) Poison:**
Ji zi qing (Egg white)
Gegen zhi (Puerariae Radix juice)
Gancao zhi (Licorice juice)
Ya tou re xue (Hot blood from duck head)
Zhu gao (Porcine Fat) [Note: If the patient is dead with clenched jaws, fill a large bamboo tube with cold water, apply to both flanks and above the navel, replacing when warm. The mouth will open shortly; then administer medicine.]

**Resolving Ban Mao (Mylabris) and Yuan Qing (Meloe) Poison:**
Zhu gao (Porcine Fat)
Da dou zhi (Soybean juice)
Rong yan (Halitum, Rock Salt)
Lan zhi (Indigo juice)
Yan tang zhu zhu gao (Pork fat boiled in salt water)
Badou (Crotonis Fructus, Croton Seed)

**Resolving Ye Lang Du (Wild Wolfbane) Poison:**
Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum, Bitter Apricot Seed)
Lan zhi (Indigo juice)
Bailian (Trollietis Bulbus, Trollius Bulb)
Yan zhi (Salt juice)
Mu zhan si (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum, Aquilaria Wood)

**Resolving Zhi Zhu (Daphne) Poison:**
Zhizi zhi (Gardenia juice)

**Resolving Badou (Croton) Poison:**
Zhu huanglian zhi (Boiled Coptis juice)
Da dou zhi (Soybean juice)
Sheng huo zhi (Fresh Agastache juice)
Chang pu xie zhi (Acorus rhizome powder juice)
Zhu han shui shi zhi (Boiled Natron juice)

**Resolving Li Lu (Veratrum) Poison:**
Xionghuang (Realgar, Realgar)
Zhu cong zhi (Boiled scallion juice)
Wen tang (Warm water)

**Resolving Xionghuang (Realgar) Poison:**
Fangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix, Stephania Root)

**Resolving Gan Sui (Kansui) Poison:**
Da dou zhi (Soybean juice)

**Resolving Shu Jiao (Sichuan Pepper) Poison:**
Kui zi zhi (Malva seed juice)
Gui zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus, Cinnamon Twig)
Chi zhi (Prepared soybean juice)
Ren niao (Human urine)
Leng shui (Cold water)
Tu jiang (Earth slurry)
Shi suan (Eat garlic)
Ji mao shao xi yan ji shui tiao fu (Inhale smoke from burned chicken feathers and take with water)

**Resolving Ban Xia (Pinellia) Poison:**
Shengjiang zhi (Fresh ginger juice)
Zhu gan jiang zhi (Boiled dried ginger juice)

**Resolving Stone Poison:**
Da dou zhi (Soybean juice)

**Resolving Bai E Gao (White Fly Agaric) Poison:**
Fangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix, Stephania Root)
Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, Saposhnikovia Root)
Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, Licorice Root)
Gui zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus, Cinnamon Twig)

**Resolving Wu Tou, Tian Xiong, and Fu Zi (Aconite) Poison:**
Da dou zhi (Soybean juice)
Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix, Polygala Root)
Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, Saposhnikovia Root)
Zao ji (Date flesh)
YiTang (Maltose)

**Resolving Lang Dang (Datura) Poison:**
Qi (Brassicae Chinensis Var. Viridis, Shepherd's Purse)
Gancao zhi (Licorice juice)
Xijiao (Rhino Cerios Cornu, Rhino Horn)
Xie zhi (Crab juice)

**Resolving Ma Dao (Cutworm/Moth larva?) Poison:**
Qing shui (Clear water)

**Resolving Da Ji (Euphorbia) Poison:**
Chang pu zhi (Acorus juice)

**Resolving Jie Geng (Platycodon) Poison:**
Bai zhou (White porridge)

**Resolving Xing Ren (Apricot Seed) Poison:**
Lan zi zhi (Indigo seed juice)

**Resolving Various Fungus Toxins:**
Jue di zuo keng, yi shui wo zhong, jiao ling zhuo, e qing yin zhi (Dig a pit, pour water in, stir until turbid, drink after a short while. Called Di Jiang).

**Resolving Fang Kui (Peucedanum) Poison:**
Kui gen zhi (Malva root juice) [Commentary: Fang Kui is recorded as non-toxic in Ben Jing. Using Kui Gen Zhi likely resolves wild wolfbane toxicity.臣 Yuxi notes according to Shu Ben: Fire-damaged Fang Kui should not be taken as it causes hallucinations; thus it is used to resolve this.]

**Resolving Ye Yu (Wild Taro) Poison:**
Tu jiang (Earth slurry)
Ren fen zhi (Human feces juice)

**Resolving Egg Poison:**
Chun cu (Strong vinegar)

**Resolving Iron Poison:**
Cishi (Magnetitum, Magnetite)

**Resolving Poison from Eating Various Meats, Horse Liver, and Lou Fu (Spoiled Meat):**
Sheng jiu zhi (Raw chive juice)
Jiu gen shao mo (Burned chive root powder)
Shu zhu gu mo (Burned pig bone powder)
Tou gou (Head dirt/scalp scales)
Shu quan shi jiu fu, chi zhi yi jia (Swallow burned dog feces with wine; Chi juice is also good)

**Resolving Poison from Eating Gold and Silver:**
Fu shui yin shu liang ji chu (Take several taels of mercury to expel it)
Ya xue (Duck blood)
Ji zi zhi (Chicken egg juice)
Shui lin ji shi zhi (Juice from chicken manure washed with water)

**Resolving Poison from Eating Various Fish:**
Zhu ju pi (Boiled tangerine peel)
Sheng lu wei gen zhi (Raw reed root juice)
Da dou zhi (Soybean juice)
Ma bian cao zhi (Verbena juice)
Shao mo jiao yu pi (Burned shark skin powder)
Da huang zhi (Rhubarb juice)
Zhu po xiao zhi (Boiled Mirabilite juice)

**Resolving Crab Poison:**
Sheng ou zhi (Raw lotus root juice)
Zhu gan suan zhi (Boiled dried garlic juice)
Dong gua zhi (Winter melon juice) [Alternative: Raw Zi Su juice, Ou xie, and boiled dried Zi Su juice]

**Resolving Poison from Eating Various Vegetables:**
Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, Licorice Root)
Bei chi (Concha Meretricis, Clam Shell)
Hu fen san zhong mo shui he fu zhi (Mix three types of lead white powder with water and take)
Xiao er niao, ru zhi fu er sheng jia (Pediatric urine or milk, 2 sheng is good)

**Resolving Food Poisoning Causing Heart Irritation and Fullness:**
Zhu ku shen zhi yin zhi, ling tu chu ji zhi (Drink boiled Sophora juice to induce vomiting, which stops the condition)

**Resolving Poison from Taking Stone Medicines:**
Bai ya shi zhi (White duck feces juice)
Renshen zhi (Ginseng juice)

**Resolving Overdose Causing Stifling and Confusion:**
Tun ji zi huang (Swallow egg yolk)
Lan zhi (Indigo juice)
Shui he hu fen (Water mixed with lead white powder)
Di jiang (Earth slurry)
He zhi (Lotus leaf juice)
Jing mi fen zhi (Rice flour juice)
Chi zhi (Prepared soybean juice)
Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, Dried Ginger)
Huanglian xie (Coptis shavings)
YiTang (Maltose)
Shui he ge fen yin (Water mixed with kudzu starch)

**General Rules for Dietary Taboos During Medication:**
If taking Baizhu, do not eat peach, plum, sparrow meat, coriander, garlic, green fish, etc.
If taking Lilu, do not eat civet meat.
If taking Badou, do not eat asparagus soup or wild boar meat.
If taking Huanglian or Jiegeng, do not eat pork.
If taking Dihuang, do not eat Xinyi (Prunus mume seed).
If taking Banxia or Changpu, do not take YiTang or mutton.
If taking Xixin, do not eat raw vegetables.
If taking Gancao, do not eat Napa cabbage. [臣 Yuxi notes according to Tang Ben, Shang Han Lun, and Yao Dui: Also avoid seaweed.]
If taking Mudan, do not eat raw coriander.
If taking Shangling, do not eat dog meat.
If taking Changshan, do not eat raw scallions or raw vegetables.
If taking Kongqing or Zhusha, do not eat raw blood products.
If taking Fuling, do not eat vinegar products. If taking Biejia, do not eat amaranth.
If taking Tianmendong, do not eat carp.
During medication, do not eat excessive raw coriander, garlic, or mixed raw vegetables. Do not eat slippery fruits. Do not eat excessive fatty pork, dog meat, greasy foods, rich soups, raw fish slices, or pungent/foul-smelling foods.
During medication, generally avoid contact with corpses and the filth of childbirth.

**Medicines Unsuitable for Decoctions or Wine Infusions:**
Zhusha (Cinnabaris, Cinnabar) [Cooked can be used in decoctions]
Xionghuang (Realgar, Realgar)
Yunmu (Muscovite)
Yangqishi (Actinolite) [For wine]
Zhongru (Stalactitum, Stalactite) [For wine]
Yinqian (Silver Shavings)
Kong Gong Nie (Unknown mineral) [For wine]
Shi (Stone/Mineral) [For wine]
Fanshi (Alumen, Alum) [For wine]
Shi liuhuang (Sulfur, Sulfur) [For wine]
Tong jing bi (Bronze mirror nose)
Bai'e (Kaolin)
Hu fen (Lead White Powder)
Qiandan (Minium, Red Lead)
Lu xian (Halitum, Salt) [For wine]
Duanshi (Calcined Alumen) [For wine]
Li hui (Ash of Chenopodium)
Above are seventeen mineral types.

Ye Ge (Wild Kadsura)
Ye Lang Du (Wild Wolfbane)
Du Gong (Unknown toxic plant)
Gui Jiu (Podophyllum)
Mang Cao (Daphne)
Badou (Crotonis Fructus, Croton Seed)
Zhi Zhu (Daphne)
Shuo (Unknown plant) [For wine]
Zao Jia (Gleditsiae Fructus, Locust Bean) [For wine]
Jun (Fungi)
Lilu (Veratri Radix, Veratrum Root)
Ru (Bitter herb)
Guanzhong (Cyathulae Radix or Polyporus? Context suggests herb) [For wine]
Ye Lang Ya (Unknown plant)
Xinyi (Prunus mume seed)
Lei Wan (Holarrhena antidysenterica seed)
Yuannwei (Iris Tectoria)
Jili (Tribuli Fructus, Tribulus Fruit) [For wine]
Nvyuan (Unknown plant)
Er (Ear/Fungus?)
Ziwei (Campsis grandiflora) [For wine]
Wei Xian (Unknown plant) [For wine]
Baiji (Bletillae Rhizoma, Bletilla Rhizome)
Meng Meng (Unknown plant)
Feilian (Carduus)
She Xian (Unknown plant)
Zhan Si (Aquilaria)
Xinyi (Magnolia Flower)
Shinan (Rhododendri Daurici Folium) [For wine]
Hu Zhang (Arisaema cum Baccis, Arisaema with berries)
Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, Immature Bitter Orange)
Hu Zhang (Polygoni Multiflori Caulis, Polygonum Vine) [Infuse alone in wine]
Lu Gen (Phragmitis Rhizoma, Reed Rhizome)
Yang Tao (Unknown fruit) [For wine]
Ma Bo (Cannabis pollen)
Ku Hu (Bitter Gourd)
Gua Di (Momordicae Fructus, Momordica Fruit)
Zhi Li (Unknown moss/lichen)
Yun Shi (Caesalpiniae Fructus, Caesalpinia Fruit)
Ye Lang Ba (Unknown plant) [For wine]
Huai Zi (Sophorae Japonicae Fructus, Pagoda Tree Fruit) [For wine]
Di Fu Zi (Kochiae Fructus, Kochia Fruit)
Qing Xiang Zi (Celosiae Semen, Celosia Seed)
She Chuang Zi (Cnidii Fructus, Cnidium Fruit) [For wine]
Chong Wei Zi (Leonuri Fructus, Motherwort Fruit)
Xi Mai Zi (Plantaginis Semen, Plantain Seed)
Wang Bu Liu Xing (Vaccariae Semen, Vaccaria Seed)
Tusi Zi (Cuscutae Semen, Dodder Seed) [For wine]
Above are forty-eight vegetable and tree types.

Feng Zi (Bee larvae)
Mi La (Beeswax)
Bai Ma Jing (Horse penis)
Gou Yin Jing (Dog penis)
Que Lv (Sparrow eggs)
Ji Zi (Chicken eggs)
Xiong Que (Male magpie)
Fu Yi (Bat)
Shu Fu (Woodlouse)
Chu Ji (Tree frog)
Ying Huo (Firefly)
Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus, Silkworm)
Wu Gong (Scolopendra, Centipede)
Xi Yi (Lizard)
Ban Mao (Mylabris, Blister Beetle)
Yan Jing (Meloe, Blister Beetle)
Ting Li (Descurainiae Semen seu Lepidii Semen, Descurainia Seed)
Di Dan (Blatta Orientalis, Oriental Cockroach)
Meng Chong (Tabanus, Horsefly)
Fei Lian (Blatta Orientalis, Oriental Cockroach)
Lou Gu (Mole Cricket)
Ma Dao (Cutworm/Moth larva)
Zhe Kui (Unknown insect)
Xia Ma (Toad)
Wo Niu (Snail)
Sheng Shu (Live rat)
Sheng Gui (Live turtle) [For wine]
Zhu Niao Shou (Various birds and beasts) [For wine]
Chong Yu Gao, Gu, Sui, Dan, Xue, Shi, Niao (Insect/fish fat, bone, marrow, gall, blood, feces, urine)
Above are twenty-nine insect and beast types.

Seeking the nature of all things, there are always combinations and separations. When a tiger roars, wind arises; when a dragon chants, clouds rise. Magnetite attracts needles; amber attracts mustard seeds. Lacquer disperses when meeting crab; hemp swells when meeting lacquer; cinnamon softens when meeting scallion. Trees wither when meeting cinnamon; rock salt can stack eggs; badger gall divides cups [of wine]. Their qi is clear and mutually responsive, mostly like this. The principles cannot be fully comprehended by thought. As for various medicines, they especially influence each other with benefit and harm. Since the sages have clearly stated certain rules, how can one fail to investigate carefully and avoid them? People making prescriptions today often omit details. If an old prescription already contains a certain herb, that indication should be corrected or removed. If two herbs have similar effects, choose one to remove based on severity. For example, in the treatment of Shaoyang syndrome Chisan San, I often omit Lilu. In the pill for stopping diarrhea Huanglian Wan, I remove Ganjiang and use it without failure, achieving efficacy. Why force mutually repulsive herbs to coexist? The harm of "Opposite" (Xiang Fan) reactions is deeper than "Mutual Dislike" (Xiang Wu). Mutual dislike means although one dislikes the other, there is no resentment, like Niuhuang (Calculus Bovis) disliking Longgu (Fossilia Ossis Mastodi), yet Longgu works better with Niuhuang because it is controlled/subdued. Opposite reactions mean mutual enmity; they must not be combined. Today, painters place realgar and lead white close together, causing them to darken out of jealousy. Powder turns black when meeting yellow; yellow changes when meeting powder. This is proof of opposition. Because pharmacology is misunderstood, treatments fail, and people despise them. Now, regarding prescriptions, it is difficult to consult Ben Cao immediately. I have copied these matters here for easy reference. Also, Ben Jing simply lists Zhuyu and Mendong without distinguishing Shan/Wu Zhuyu or Tian/Mai Mendong; all should be labeled separately. There are also confused errors, such as Haige (Clam Shell) and Ke Jia (Shell), having identical mutual aversions. Also, various Zhi mushrooms make Shuyu effective, and Shuyu makes Zizhi effective. It seems unlikely; who is correct? Record both for future verification. Furthermore, Ben Jing lists only one "Mutually Enhancing" (Xiang Shi) pair, but referencing Yao Dui reveals two or three pairs, which is acceptable. Those listed as "Mutually Compatible" (Xiang De) treating specific diseases are not taboos and need not be listed separately.