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(Lettuce) Bitter in taste, cold in nature, non-toxic. Primarily benefits the five Zang organs, opens up stagnation of Qi in the chest and diaphragm, and unblocks blood vessels.

(Bitter vegetable) Sweet in taste, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily promotes circulation in the intestines and stomach, eliminates vexation in the chest, and relieves thirst after drinking alcohol.

(Sweet vegetable 1) Sweet in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily promotes free flow in the intestines and stomach, calms the Heart Qi, and resolves fluid retention.

(Sweet vegetable 2) Sweet and cold in taste, slightly toxic. Provokes wind, triggers sores and chronic diseases. Should not be consumed in excess.

(Amaranth) Bitter in taste, cold in nature, non-toxic. Unblocks the nine orifices. Amaranth seeds benefit essence. The vegetable should not be eaten together with turtle meat.

(Warm vegetable 1) Pungent in taste, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats wind-heat, erysipelas, and mastitis.

(Red-root vegetable) Sweet in taste, cold in nature, slightly toxic. Benefits the five Zang organs, clears heat from the intestines and stomach, and resolves alcohol toxicity. (Also known as Red-root.)

(Cold vegetable 1) Sweet in taste, cold in nature, non-toxic. Regulates the Middle Jiao, directs rebellious Qi downward, removes head wind, and benefits the five Zang organs.

(Neutral vegetable 1) Pungent in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. When eaten with other vegetables, its aroma is fragrant and can mask fishy odors.

(Warm vegetable 2) Pungent in taste, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily brightens the eyes, warms the Middle Jiao, resists wind-cold, and reduces water qi (fluid accumulation).

(Sour vegetable) Sour in taste, cold in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats blindness (Qing-mang), leukoma (white nebula), eliminates chills and fever, and kills various parasites.

(Tai-wutai vegetable) Sweet in taste, neutral in nature, toxic. Slightly similar to mushrooms; its properties are not yet fully detailed. (Grows on Mount Wutai.)

(Warm vegetable 3) Pungent in taste, warm in nature, non-toxic. Warms the Middle Jiao, aids digestion of grains, directs Qi downward, and kills parasites. Long-term consumption may induce disease.

(Dilu vegetable) Sweet in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Benefits the five Zang organs, directs Qi downward, and clears the spirit. (Named Dilu.)

(Sauce vegetable) Pungent in taste, warm in nature, non-toxic. Can be made into sauce, very fragrant and delicious. Assists Lung Qi and kills various parasites.

(Turnip root vegetable) Sweet in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Warms the Middle Jiao, supplements Qi, and eliminates cold pain in the heart and abdomen. (Also known as Turnip root.)

(Meridian vegetable) Sweet in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Unblocks meridians, directs Qi downward, and opens the chest and diaphragm. (Also known as [missing character] root.)

(Lily bulb) Sweet in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats abdominal distension caused by pathogenic factors and eliminates various swellings and sores. (Also known as Lily bulb.)

(Kelp/Seaweed type) Salty in taste, cold in nature, slightly fishy, non-toxic. Primarily treats goiter, breaks up nodules and abscesses. Do not consume in excess.

(Hot vegetable 1) Bitter in taste, cold in nature, toxic. Provokes Qi and induces disease; should not be consumed in excess.

(Vitality vegetable) Sweet in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Supplements Qi, moistens the skin, clears the spirit, and strengthens willpower.

(Yellowing vegetable) Bitter in taste, cold in nature, non-toxic. Treats yellowing of the face and eyes, enhances strength, relieves fatigue, and can be applied externally to various sores.