（一）益气，治诸热，补不足。〔心·嘉〕
（二）山东多食。服丹石人发热，食之热消也。发三十六种冷病气。八谷之中，最为下
苗。黍乃作酒，此乃作饭，用之殊途。〔嘉〕
（三）不与瓠子同食，令冷病发。发即黍酿汁，饮之即瘥。〔嘉〕
（一）养肝气，煮饮服之良。服之止渴。〔嘉·证〕
（二）又云∶面有热毒者，为多是陈 之色。〔嘉·证〕
（三）又，为磨中石末在内，所以有毒，但杵食之即良。〔证〕
（四）又宜作粉食之，补中益气，和五脏，调经络，续气脉。〔嘉·证〕
（五）又，炒粉一合，和服断下痢。〔嘉〕
（六）又，性主伤折，和醋蒸之，裹所伤处便定。重者，再蒸裹之，甚良。〔嘉〕
（一）久食之，头发不白。和针沙、没石子等染发黑色。〔嘉〕
（二）暴食之，（亦稍似）令脚弱，为（下气及）腰肾间气故也。久服即好，甚宜人。〔心
·嘉〕
（三）熟即益人，带生即冷，损人。〔嘉〕
（一）味甘，大暖。疗脏腑中风气，调中下气，开胃消宿食。主霍乱，心膈气，痰逆。
除烦，破症结及补虚，去冷气，除肠胃中塞、不下食。令人有颜色。六月作者良。陈久者入
药。用之当炒令香。〔嘉补〕
（二）六畜食米胀欲死者，煮曲汁灌之，立消。落胎，并下鬼胎。〔嘉补〕
（三）又，神曲，使，无毒。能化水谷，宿食，症气。健脾暖胃。〔嘉补〕
(1) It tonifies Qi, treats various heat syndromes, and supplements deficiencies. [Cited from Chen Cangqi · Meng Shen]
(2) People in Shandong consume it frequently. For those taking Dan Shi (mineral drugs) who experience fever, consuming this eliminates the heat. It can trigger the qi of thirty-six types of cold diseases. Among the eight grains, it is considered the lowest grade. Shu (Millet, Panicum miliaceum) is used to make wine, whereas this (Ji, Setaria italica) is used for rice; their uses are distinct. [Cited from Meng Shen]
(3) Ji should not be eaten together with Hu Zi (Calabash), as it may induce a cold disease. If such an attack occurs, drinking the juice fermented from Shu will cure it. [Cited from Meng Shen]
(1) It nourishes Liver Qi; boiling and drinking it is beneficial. Consumption stops thirst. [Cited from Meng Shen · Lei Xiao]
(2) It is also said that individuals with heat toxins on the face often do so because they have consumed old Ji of a dark color. [Cited from Meng Shen · Lei Xiao]
(3) Furthermore, because stone dust from the mill enters the grain, Ji contains toxicity; however, pounding and eating it renders it safe. [Cited from Lei Xiao]
(4) Additionally, it is suitable to eat it made into flour, which tonifies the Middle Jiao, benefits Qi, harmonizes the Five Zang organs, regulates meridians, and reconnects Qi vessels. [Cited from Meng Shen · Lei Xiao]
(5) Moreover, taking one he of roasted Ji flour mixed with other substances can stop dysentery. [Cited from Meng Shen]
(6) Also, its nature primarily treats traumatic injuries; steaming it with vinegar and wrapping the injured area stabilizes the injury. For severe cases, re-steaming and wrapping is very effective. [Cited from Meng Shen]
(1) Long-term consumption prevents hair whitening. Mixed with Zhen Sha (Needle Sand) and Mei Shi Zi (Myrobalan), it dyes hair black. [Cited from Meng Shen]
(2) Gluttonous consumption (also slightly) causes weakness in the legs, due to the depletion of Lower Qi and the Qi between the waist and kidneys. Long-term moderate consumption is beneficial and highly suitable for the human body. [Cited from Chen Cangqi · Meng Shen]
(3) When cooked thoroughly, it benefits the person; when raw, it is cold-natured and harms the person. [Cited from Meng Shen]
(1) The taste is sweet, and the nature is greatly warm. It treats Wind Qi within the Zang-Fu organs, regulates Qi in the Middle and Lower Jiao, opens the stomach, and digests retained food. It mainly treats Huo Luan (Cholera-like syndrome), Qi stagnation in the heart and diaphragm, and counterflow of Phlegm. It removes irritability, breaks up mass formations, tonifies deficiency, expels cold Qi, removes obstruction in the intestines and stomach, and alleviates inability to eat. It improves complexion. Cur prepared in June is superior. Old Cur is used for medicinal purposes. It should be stir-fried until fragrant before use. [Meng Shen's Supplement]
(2) When livestock die from bloating after eating rice, pouring them with boiled Cur juice causes immediate dissipation. Cur induces abortion and expels "Ghost Fetus" (referring to abnormal abdominal accumulations or parasites). [Meng Shen's Supplement]
(3) Furthermore, Shen Qu (Divine Leaven), when used as a drug, is non-toxic. It can transform water and grain, digest retained food, and resolve mass-related Qi. It strengthens the Spleen and warms the Stomach. [Meng Shen's Supplement]