味咸，温，无毒。主轻身，益阴气，疗痹寒湿。生河水旁，如龙刍，冬、夏生。
味咸，平，无毒。主益气力，多子，轻身长年。生常山，七月、八月采实。
可使独守，叱咄人，寇盗不敢入门。生常山北，八月采。
陶隐居云∶此亦奇草，计彼人犹应识用之。
味甘，平，无毒。主轻身，益气，长年。生故稻田中，日夜有光，草中有膏。
味甘，温，无毒。主益气，阴痿。生山泽中，状如兰，实如大豆，赤色。
味苦，无毒。主轻身，益气，洗浴烂疮，疗风水。一名白气。春生，秋花白，冬实
黑。
主疗痈肿盛热，煮洗之。生木间，三月生，大叶如蛇状，四四相值，但折枝种之便
生。五月花白，实核赤。三月三日采。
味甘，温，无毒。主出汗。止泄，疗闷。一名乌粟，一名雀粟。生人家庭中，叶
如枣。一岁九熟，七月采。
陶隐居云∶今不见有此。
味酸，平，无毒。主轻身，益气，长年。生蔓草木上，叶黄有毛，冬生。
主轻身延年。生名山醴泉上阴居。茎有五叶，青泽，根赤黄。可以消玉。一名丑草。
陶隐居云∶李云是今酸箕，布地生者。今处处有，然恐非也。
(Longchang Cao) Salty in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats lightening of the body, tonifies Yin Qi (vital energy), and addresses Bi syndrome (painful obstruction syndrome) caused by cold-dampness. Grows beside river waters, resembling Longchu (Dragon fodder), growing in both winter and summer.
Salty in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily tonifies Qi and strength, promotes fertility, lightens the body, and extends longevity. Grows at Changshan (Constant Mountain); fruits are harvested in July and August.
Can enable solitary defense; by shouting and cursing, it deters thieves from entering. Grows on the north side of Changshan; harvested in August.
Tao Hongjing stated: This is also a miraculous herb; presumably, people there still recognize and use it.
Non-toxic. Primarily treats Bi syndrome, tonifies Qi, and stimulates appetite. Grows in Longxi.
Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily lightens the body, tonifies Qi, and extends longevity. Grows in old rice paddies, emitting light day and night, with a paste-like substance within the grass.
Sweet in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily tonifies Qi and treats impotence. Grows in mountains and marshes, resembling orchids in shape, with fruits like soybeans, red in color.
Bitter in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily lightens the body, tonifies Qi, washes ulcerated sores, and treats Fengshui disease (wind-water pathology). Also known as Baiqi (White Qi). Grows in spring, flowers white in autumn, bears black fruits in winter.
Primarily treats and manages severe heat in carbuncles and swellings; decocted for washing. Grows among trees, sprouting in March, with large leaves resembling snakes, four leaves arranged oppositely; simply breaking branches to plant allows them to grow. Flowers white in May, seeds/nuts red. Harvested on the third day of the third lunar month.
Pungent in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats cough and rebellious Qi, and lung injury. Grows in shady mountains, roots resembling Xixin (Asarum).
Sweet in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily induces sweating. Stops diarrhea, treats chest oppression/stifling sensation. Also known as Wusu, also known as Quesu. Grows in human dwellings, leaves resembling jujube. Ripens nine times a year; harvested in July.
Tao Hongjing stated: It is not seen nowadays.
Sour in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily lightens the body, tonifies Qi, and extends longevity. Grows on climbing plants and shrubs, leaves yellow and hairy, grows in winter.
Primarily lightens the body and extends longevity. Grows in shady places near sweet springs on famous mountains. Stems have five leaves, green and lustrous, roots reddish-yellow. Can be used to dissolve jade. Also known as Choucao (Ugly Grass).
Tao Hongjing stated: Li Yun says it is the current Suanji (Oxalis corniculata), which spreads along the ground. It is found everywhere now, but I fear it is not this one.
Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats Wei-Bi syndrome (flaccidity-obstruction syndrome) with cold-heat symptoms, and removes black spots/moles. Grows on fence trees, leaves resembling Malva, stems with angles/horns, juice white.