味甘，平，无毒。主补中益气，中风汗出，逐水，利小便，破积血，复血脉，乳妇产后
余疾，长发。可为沐药。久服肥健不老，神仙。九月采，入土者损人，生太山川谷。
味甘，平，无毒。主湿痹，筋挛，膝痛，五脏胃气结积，益气，止毒，去黑 ，润泽皮
毛。
味甘，平。涂痈肿。煮汁饮，杀鬼毒，止痛，逐水胀，除胃中热痹，伤中淋露，下瘀血，
散五脏结积，内寒，杀乌头毒。久服令人身重，炒为屑。味甘，主胃中热，去肿除痹，消谷
止腹胀。生太山平泽，九月采。
味甘酸，平，无毒。主下水，排痈肿脓血，寒热热中，消渴，止泻，利小便，吐逆猝 ，
下胀满。
味苦，寒，无毒。主伤寒，头痛寒热，瘴气恶毒，烦躁满闷，虚劳喘吸，两脚疼冷。又
杀六畜胎子诸毒。
味咸，温，微寒，无毒。主消渴，除热，益气调中。又云∶令人多热，为五谷长
味甘，微寒，无毒。主轻身除热。久服令人多力健行；以作 ∶温，消食，和中
味甘，微寒，无毒。主除热，止躁渴，咽干，利小便，养肝气，止漏血，唾血；以作曲∶
温，消谷止痢；以作面∶温，不能消热，止烦。
（麻子）味甘，性平，无毒。主要功效为补益中气、益气力，治疗中风导致的汗出异常，驱逐水湿，通利小便，破除瘀血，恢复血脉通畅，治疗妇女产后余疾，促进头发生长。可用作沐浴用药。长期服用可使身体丰满健壮、延缓衰老，如同神仙一般。九月采收，若采挖到深入土中的部分则对人体有害，产于太山川谷地带。
（黄粱米）味甘，性微温，主要功效为补虚损、消除乏力，止渴，祛除瘀血。
（黍米）味甘，性平，无毒。主要功效为治疗湿痹、筋脉拘挛、膝部疼痛，调理五脏及胃气的结积，益气，解毒，去除黑斑，润泽皮肤和毛发。
（秫米）味甘，性平。外涂可治疗痈肿。煮汁饮用，可驱除鬼毒，止痛，驱逐水胀，清除胃中热痹，治疗伤中淋露，下泄瘀血，消散五脏结积，缓解内寒，解除乌头毒性。长期服用使人身体沉重，炒碎后使用。味甘，主要治疗胃中热症，去除肿胀，消除痹证，帮助消化谷物，止住腹胀。产于泰山平原沼泽地带，九月采收。
（大豆）味甘酸，性平，无毒。主要功效为通利下水，排出痈肿脓血，治疗寒热往来及热中病，消渴，止泻，通利小便，治疗呕吐逆气及突发症状，消除胀满。
（小豆）味苦，性寒，无毒。主要功效为治疗伤寒，头痛寒热，瘴气恶毒，烦躁胸闷，虚劳喘息，两脚疼痛发冷。又能杀灭六畜胎子诸毒。
（麦）味咸，性温，微寒，无毒。主要功效为治疗消渴，清除热邪，益气调中。又有说法称：食用使人产生多热感，是五谷之长。
（稻米）味甘，性微寒，无毒。主要功效为轻身清热。长期服用使人力气增加、行动矫健；若制成粥：性温，助消化，调和脾胃。
（荞麦）味甘，性微寒，无毒。主要功效为清除热邪，止躁渴，缓解咽干，通利小便，滋养肝气，止漏血，止唾血；若制成曲：性温，帮助消化谷物，止痢；若制成面：性温，不能清热，但能止烦。
(Mazi, Hemp Seed) Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily tonifies the middle jiao and supplements qi, treats sweating due to wind-stroke (Zhong Feng), expels water retention, promotes urination, breaks up blood stasis, restores blood vessels, treats residual diseases postpartum in women, and promotes hair growth. Can be used as a bathing medicine. Long-term consumption leads to a robust physique, anti-aging effects, resembling immortals. Harvested in the ninth lunar month; roots dug too deep into the soil are harmful to humans. Grows in valleys of Mount Tai.
(Huangliang Rice, Foxtail Millet) Sweet in flavor, slightly warm in nature. Primarily treats deficiency and fatigue, relieves thirst, and removes blood stasis.
(Shumi, Glutinous Millet) Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats damp-bi syndrome, tendon spasms, knee pain, resolves accumulations in the five zang organs and stomach qi, supplements qi, detoxifies, removes black spots, and moistens skin and hair.
(Shumi, Broomcorn Millet) Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature. Applied externally to treat carbuncles and swellings. Decoction for drinking expels "ghost toxins" (pathogenic factors), stops pain, expels water distension, clears heat-bi in the stomach, treats injury to the middle with dripping discharge, evacuates blood stasis, disperses accumulations in the five zang organs, alleviates internal cold, and antidotes Aconite toxicity. Long-term consumption causes heaviness in the body; stir-fry and crush before use. Sweet in flavor, primarily treats heat in the stomach, reduces swelling, eliminates bi syndrome, aids digestion of grains, and stops abdominal distension. Grows in the plains and marshes of Mount Tai, harvested in the ninth lunar month.
(Dadou, Soybean) Sweet and sour in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily promotes urination to drain water, drains pus and blood from carbuncles and swellings, treats alternating chills and fever and heat in the middle, xiao ke (wasting-thirst syndrome), stops diarrhea, promotes urination, treats vomiting and sudden regurgitation, and reduces fullness and distension.
(Xiaodou, Red Bean) Bitter in flavor, cold in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats Shang Han (cold damage), headache with chills and fever, miasma and toxic pathogens, irritability and chest oppression, deficiency labor with panting and gasping, and cold pain in both legs. Also kills various toxins related to livestock fetuses.
(Mai, Wheat) Salty in flavor, warm in nature, slightly cold. Primarily treats xiao ke (wasting-thirst syndrome), clears heat, supplements qi, and harmonizes the middle. It is also said that it causes excessive heat in the body and is the leader among the five grains.
(Dao Mi, Rice) Sweet in flavor, slightly cold in nature, non-toxic. Primarily lightens the body and clears heat. Long-term consumption increases strength and agility. When made into porridge: warm in nature, aids digestion, harmonizes the middle.
(Qiaomai, Buckwheat) Sweet in flavor, slightly cold in nature, non-toxic. Primarily clears heat, stops restless thirst, relieves dry throat, promotes urination, nourishes liver qi, stops leaking blood, and stops hemoptysis. When made into yeast (qu): warm in nature, aids digestion of grains, stops dysentery. When made into flour: warm in nature, cannot clear heat but stops vexation.
(Ji Mi, Proso Millet) Sweet in flavor, slightly cold in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats stomach bi syndrome, heat in the middle with wasting-thirst, stops diarrhea, promotes urination, supplements qi and tonifies the middle, lightens the body, and prolongs life.
(Su Mi, Common Millet) Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily supplements qi, harmonizes the middle, and stops diarrhea.