《神仙服食》∶菖蒲寻九节者，窨干百日，为末，日三服。久服聪明耳目，延
年益寿。
《抱朴子》云∶韩聚服菖蒲十三年，身上生毛，日诵万言，冬袒不寒。须得石上
生者，一寸九节，紫花尤善。
《神仙服食》∶胡麻，食之能除一切痼疾，久服长生，肥健人，延年不老。
《食医心镜》∶藕实，味甘平，无毒。补中养气，清神，除百病。久服令人止
渴悦泽。
《日华子》云∶莲子并石莲去心，久食令人心喜，益气、止渴。治腰痛，
泄精，泻痢。
《日华子》云∶莲花蕊，久服镇心益色，驻颜轻身。
《日华子》云∶何首乌，味甘，无毒，久服壮筋骨，益精髓，黑髭鬓，令人
有子。
春三月，此谓发陈，天地俱生，万物以荣，夜卧早起，广步于庭，被发缓行，以使志生
，生而勿杀，予而勿夺，赏而勿罚，此春气之应，养生之道也。逆之则伤肝，夏为寒变，奉
长者少。
春气温，宜食麦，以凉之，不可一于温也。禁温饮食及热衣服。
夏三月，此谓蕃秀，天地气交，万物华实，夜卧早起，无厌于日，使志无怒，使华英成
秀，使气得泄，若所爱在外，此夏气之应，养长之道也。逆之则伤心，秋为 疟，奉收者少
，冬至重病。
夏气热，宜食菽，以寒之，不可一于热也。禁温饮食，饱食，湿地，濡衣服。
秋三月，此谓容平，天气以急，地气以明，早卧早起，与鸡俱兴，使志安宁，以缓秋刑
，收敛神气，使秋气平，无外其志，使肺气清，此秋气之应，养收之道也。逆之则伤肺，冬
为飧泄，奉藏者少。
秋气燥，宜食麻，以润其燥。禁寒饮食，寒衣服。
冬三月，此谓闭藏，水冰地坼，无扰乎阳，早卧晚起，必待日光，使志若伏若匿，若有
私意，若己有得，去寒就温，无泄皮肤，使气亟夺，此冬气之应，养藏之道也。逆之则伤肾
，春为痿厥，奉生者少。
冬气寒，宜食黍，以热性治其寒。禁热饮食，温炙衣服。
*Shenxian Fushi* (Immortal Dietary Regimen) records: For *Changpu* (Acorus tatarinowii Rhizome), select those with nine nodes, store them in a cellar to dry for one hundred days, grind into powder, and take three times daily. Long-term consumption enhances hearing and vision, prolongs life, and benefits longevity.
*Baopuzi* states: Han Ju consumed *Changpu* (Acorus tatarinowii Rhizome) for thirteen years; hair grew on his body, he could recite ten thousand words a day, and remained warm without cold sensation even when bare-chested in winter. It must be sourced from rocks growing on stones, specifically those with nine nodes per inch; those bearing purple flowers are especially superior.
*Shenxian Fushi* (Immortal Dietary Regimen) records: *Huma* (Sesamum indicum Seed, Sesame), when ingested, can eliminate all chronic diseases. Long-term consumption promotes longevity, makes the body robust and healthy, and extends life without aging.
*Baopuzi* records: Consuming *Wuweizi* (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus, Schisandra Berry) for sixteen years results in a complexion like jade; one enters fire without being burned and water without becoming wet.
*Shiyi Xinjing* (Mirror of the Food Doctor's Mind) records: *Oushí* (Nelumbinis Semen, Lotus Seed), has a sweet and neutral taste and is non-toxic. It tonifies the middle jiao and nourishes qi, clears the spirit, and eliminates myriad ailments. Long-term consumption quenches thirst and enhances luster and beauty.
*Rihua Zi* says: *Lianzi* (Nelumbinis Semen, Lotus Seed) and *Shilian* (Nelumbinis Semen, Lotus Seed from rocky habitats), with the plumule removed, when consumed long-term, bring joy to the heart, tonify qi, and quench thirst. They treat lower back pain, seminal emission, and dysentery/diarrhea.
*Rihua Zi* says: *Lianhuarui* (Nelumbinis Plumula, Lotus Plumule), when consumed long-term, calms the heart and benefits the complexion, preserving youthfulness and lightening the body.
*Rihua Zi* says: *Heshouwu* (Polygoni Multiflori Radix Preparata, Prepared Fleeceflower Root), has a sweet taste and is non-toxic. Long-term consumption strengthens sinews and bones, enriches essence and marrow, darkens beard and hair, and enables procreation.
The first three months of spring are called "Fa Chen" (Sprouting and Renewal). Heaven and earth generate together, and all things flourish. One should sleep late and rise early, walk broadly in the courtyard, let hair hang loose and walk slowly, to allow the will to sprout. Nourish life rather than kill, give rather than take, reward rather than punish. This is responding to the Qi of Spring, the way of nurturing life. To violate this injures the Liver; in summer, cold transformations occur, and there is less support for growth.
Spring Qi is warm; it is suitable to eat wheat, cooling it down, not allowing it to be entirely warm. Avoid warm foods/drinks and hot clothing.
The next three months of summer are called "Fan Xiu" (Flourishing and Beauty). Heaven and Earth Qi intersect, and all things flower and bear fruit. One should sleep late and rise early, not resent the sun, keep the will free from anger, let the splendor become elegant, allow Qi to vent out, as if what one loves is outside. This is responding to the Qi of Summer, the way of nurturing growth. To violate this injures the Heart; in autumn, malaria occurs, there is less support for harvesting, and severe illness strikes at Winter Solstice.
Summer Qi is hot; it is suitable to eat beans (*Shu*), cooling them down, not allowing them to be entirely hot. Avoid warm foods/drinks, overeating, damp places, and damp clothing.
The next three months of autumn are called "Rong Ping" (Fullness and Levelness). Heaven's Qi becomes urgent, Earth's Qi becomes clear. One should sleep early and rise early, rising with the rooster, keep the will peaceful, to slow the punishment of Autumn Qi, gather and store Shen (Spirit), make Autumn Qi peaceful, do not let the will go outward, make Lung Qi clear. This is responding to the Qi of Autumn, the way of nurturing harvesting. To violate this injures the Lungs; in winter, undigested diarrhea (*Sunxie*) occurs, and there is less support for storage.
Autumn Qi is dry; it is suitable to eat sesame (*Ma*), to moisten its dryness. Avoid cold foods/drinks and cold clothing.
The last three months of winter are called "Bi Zang" (Closing and Storage). Water freezes, earth cracks. Do not disturb Yang. Sleep early and rise late, waiting for sunlight. Let the will be hidden and concealed, as if having private intentions, as if having gained something. Remove cold and seek warmth, do not let skin open and cause Qi to be frequently depleted. This is responding to the Qi of Winter, the way of nurturing storage. To violate this injures the Kidneys; in spring, flaccidity and cold limbs (*Wei Jue*) occur, and there is less support for generation.
Winter Qi is cold; it is suitable to eat millet (*Shu*), using its hot nature to treat the cold. Avoid hot foods/drinks and clothes heated by roasting/grilling.