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[Caoyu Yuliang (Herb of Yu's Grain)] Tao Hongjing's annotation states: People in the south also call a vine found in marshes, *Smilax* (Baqie), as Caoyu Yuliang. It is said that Yu the Great gathered this plant for food; its rhizomes are connected like cups, half exposed above ground, with skin resembling Poria (Fuling) and red flesh, possessing an astringent taste. People used it to replace grain, which could relieve hunger, regulate the Middle Jiao (middle burner), stop diarrhea, and enhance physical strength and agility while reducing the need for sleep. Legend has it that when Yu the Great met various feudal lords, he discarded his rations on the ground, which transformed into this herb, hence the name Caoyu Yuliang. It is now mostly found in valleys near the sea coast.

[Shacao (Cyperus rotundus)] Tao Hongjing's annotation states: There is another herb called Shusuo Cao (Mouse Sheath Herb), whose therapeutic effects differ from this. In the category of "Named but Useless," there is Suo Cao, which tastes bitter and is cold in nature. It primarily treats the alternating chills and fever of Warm Malaria (Wen Nue). Suan Si (possibly a specific symptom or variant name) promotes the flow of Qi. It grows in the mountains and valleys of Huai River region, which is this Cyperus rotundus.

[Duruo (Pollia japonica)] Tao Hongjing's annotation states: Duruo resembles Lian Jiang (Ginger). According to descriptions of Lian Jiang, it is hot in nature. It treats coldness in the Stomach, vomiting of clear fluids, and inability to eat. Duruo resembles ginger and grows in Lingnan and Jiannan regions, where people often consume it.

[Chongshi Can (Stone Silkworm)] Tao Hongjing's annotation states: Currently, the folk use the black root of this herb. Regarding Caoshi Can (Grass Stone Silkworm), it grows on rocks in high mountains. Its roots resemble chopsticks, have hairs on top, segments look like silkworms, and leaves resemble Selaginella tamariscina (Juanbai). Mountain people soak it in wine to dispel wind and break blood stasis, treating toxic infections from streams; it can also be boiled and eaten. The *Shennong Bencao Jing* lists it under the Insect section. Additionally, there is another Chongshi Can, which was already listed in the *Shiyi* (Supplementary Records).

[Shanmu (Cedar Wood)] Tao Hongjing's annotation states: Cedar leaves are fine and grow mostly among rocks. Regarding Qigu Cao (Lac Pill Herb), it is as large as a mouse footprint, grows in shady places between steps, and has a pungent and strong odor. It treats lac dermatitis; crushed and applied externally, it should be changed when heat increases. It also treats toxic stream sores. Su Gong stated: This is Shuyangquan, but Shuyangquan is a large herb, not a small one; they merely share the same name.

[Doukou (Cardamom)] Tao Hongjing's annotation states: Jimu Cao (Deer Eye Herb) is slightly cold. According to records on Jimu Cao: It originates from Lingnan, resembles the eye of a muntjac deer, and consuming it induces phlegm-cold; it has no other efficacy.

[Lidou (Pear Bean - likely referring to a plant associated with Rhabdophis snake)**] Tao Hongjing's annotation states: The "gall" of Lidou resembles pears and beans, growing in Jiangnan. The vine resembles Kudzu, and the seeds resemble soap bean pods, featuring patterns like a civet cat's head, hence the name Lidou. The *Erya* states: Lu refers to Shezi. People roast and eat it; it is also known as Hushé, with no other efficacy.

[Contraindications for Melons and Vegetables] Melons with two calyxes or two noses harm people. Bottle gourds that are purely bitter are toxic. Rainwater dripping from eaves onto vegetables is toxic. Yellow-flowered Aristolochia (Jin) harms people. Celery with red leaves harms people. Consuming the heads of wild rice (Gu) with honey causes dysentery. Raw green onions must not be eaten with white dog meat, as this causes bleeding from the nine orifices. Eating Malva verticillata (Rongkui) along with bird meat causes loss of facial luster. Eating Brassica juncea (Kui) may trigger rabies attacks. Eating Allium tuberosum var. gigantheum (Hucong) and blue fish causes intestinal parasites. Scallions (Xie) must not be eaten with beef, as this leads to abdominal masses (Zhengjia) and chronic diseases. Pregnant women eating dried ginger may cause fetal wasting. Eating raw green onions with eggs induces coughing. Eating pickled Polygonum aviculare (Liao) raw depletes Qi, causing fatigue and impotence. Eating melons frosted in the ninth lunar month will cause blood disorders to manifest in winter. One must not eat aged pickles in the third lunar month, as summer heat diseases will erupt into malignant sores. Gourds whose seedlings were trampled by cattle become bitter.