禽兽形类，依本体生者，犹分其性质有毒无毒者，况异像变生，岂无毒乎。倘不慎口，
致生疾病，是不察矣。
兽岐尾，马蹄夜目，羊心有孔，肝有青黑，鹿豹文，羊肝有孔，黑鸡白首，白马青蹄，
羊独角，白羊黑头，黑羊白头，白鸟黄首，羊六角，白马黑头，鸡有四距，爆肉不燥，马生
角，牛肝叶孤，蟹有独螯，鱼有眼睫，虾无须，肉入水动，肉经宿暖，鱼无肠、胆、腮，肉
落地不沾土，鱼目开合及腹下丹。
味甘苦，平，无毒。主温中，令人多热，大便坚，不可多食。即糯米也。（苏门者
为上，酿酒者多用。）
味甘苦，平，无毒。主益气，止烦，止泄，和胃气，长肌肉。即今有数种。（香粳
米，匾子米、雪里白，香子米。）香味尤胜。诸粳米捣碎，取其圆净者，为圆米，亦作渴米。
味咸，微寒，无毒。主养肾气，去脾胃中热，益气。陈者良，治胃中热，消渴
，利小便，止痢。唐本草注云∶粟类多种，颗粒细如粱米，捣细，取匀净者为浙米。
味甘，微寒，无毒。主胃痹，中热，消渴，止泄痢，益气补中，轻身延年。
The morphological categories of birds and beasts, if generated according to their original nature, still require distinction between toxic and non-toxic properties. How much more so for those with abnormal appearances and mutated origins—could they possibly be without toxicity? If one does not exercise caution in diet, leading to the onset of disease, it demonstrates a lack of discernment.
Beasts with forked tails, horses with eyes that glow at night, sheep with perforated hearts, livers appearing cyanotic or blackish, deer and leopards with spotted patterns, sheep livers with holes, black chickens with white heads, white horses with cyanotic hooves, sheep with single horns, white-headed black sheep, black-headed white sheep, yellow-headed white birds, six-horned sheep, black-headed white horses, chickens with four spurs, meat that remains dry after bursting, horses growing horns, lobulated cow livers, crabs with a single claw, fish with eyelashes, shrimp without whiskers, meat that moves when placed in water, meat that remains warm overnight, fish lacking intestines, gallbladders, and gills, meat that does not adhere to soil when dropped, fish with opening and closing eyes and red spots on the abdomen.
Shumi (Millet) tastes sweet and bitter, is neutral in nature, and is non-toxic. It primarily warms the middle jiao, induces internal heat, causes hard stools, and should not be consumed in excess. This refers to glutinous rice (Suomen variety is considered superior and is commonly used by brewers).
Shumi (Millet) tastes sweet and bitter, is neutral in nature, and is non-toxic. It primarily tonifies Qi, relieves restlessness, stops diarrhea, harmonizes Stomach Qi, and promotes muscle growth. There are currently several varieties (Fragrant japonica rice, Bianzi rice, Xueli Bai, Xiangzi rice). Their fragrance is particularly superior. Various japonica rices are pounded; the round and clean ones are selected as Yuanmi (Round Rice), also written as Kemmi.
Suli (Foxtail Millet) tastes salty, is slightly cold in nature, and is non-toxic. It primarily nourishes Kidney Qi, clears heat from the Spleen and Stomach, and tonifies Qi. Aged grains are preferred; they treat heat in the Stomach, thirst due to diabetes (Xiaoke), promote urination, and stop dysentery. The commentary in *Tang Bencao* states: There are many varieties of millet, with granules as fine as broomcorn millet; after pounding finely, the uniform and clean parts are called Zhemi.
Shumi (Millet) tastes sweet, is slightly cold in nature, and is non-toxic. It primarily treats Wei Bi (Stomach obstruction), clears middle jiao heat, manages Xiaoke (thirst/diabetes), stops diarrhea and dysentery, tonifies Qi and supplements the middle, lightens the body, and prolongs life.
Shumi (Millet) tastes sweet, is slightly cold in nature, and is non-toxic. It primarily clears heat and tonifies Qi.
Shumi (Millet) tastes sweet, is neutral in nature, and is non-toxic. It primarily tonifies Qi and harmonizes the middle, stopping diarrhea. The *Tang Bencao* commentary notes: The ears are large with long awns; the grain and kernels are coarser than white liang (broomcorn millet).
Shumi (Millet) tastes sweet, is neutral in nature, and is non-toxic. It primarily tonifies Qi and supplements the middle, but may induce heat and cause irritability. Long-term consumption damages the Five Zang organs, induces drowsiness, and is suitable for patients with Lung diseases.