古名稻米。禀土中之阳气，味甘，气温，无毒，为补脾胃益肺气之谷。但性温而
滞，脾肺虚寒者宜之。久泻食减，以糯米一升，水浸一宿，炒熟磨筛，入怀山药一两，
每日晨用半盏，入白沙糖二匙，胡椒末少许，滚汤调食，大有滋补，久服更令人精暖
有子。又方，虚劳不足，糯米入猪肚内，蒸熟日食。
糯木，煮饴酿酒最佳，充餐恋膈难化，补脾胃，益肺气，令人多热，大便坚实，收
自汗，缩小便，止泄利，托痘疮。多食昏五脏，令人贪睡。久食动正气，令人发热。但
霍乱吐逆不休，清水研服即止。稻穗，治虫毒作胀。稻秆灰，淋汁，治跌损沃痛。杵头
糠，堪治卒噎，蜜丸弹大，无时舍之，能送饮食过喉。
主治（痘疹合参） 温脾胃之中气，制紫草之余寒，兼能催浆，使胃中气壮，邪不
内攻。凡脾胃虚弱作泻，或五六日不起，发灌浆者尤妙。灌浆时用以煮粥最宜。
粟米即北地小米。属水与土，养肾调脾，须分新陈。新粟米，养肾气不亏，去脾
热常益中脘。
陈粟米，止泄痢，分渗却胃热，大解渴消。秫米，即小米之糯者。解寒热，利肠
胃，杀疥毒，疗漆疮，煮粥炊饮最粘，捣饧造酒极妙。但动风壅气，不宜多食。一黍
米，甘温肺家谷也。性最粘滞，同秫米，能捣饧造酒，益气补中。但食多令人多热，昏
五脏贪眠，食久缓筋骨。小儿食，足难健步。猫犬食，脚忽偏邪。稷米，甘寒，亦宜
脾胃，益气补不足，多食发冷病。相类又有三米，青粱、白粱、黄粱。粒比粟大，调胃
和脾，益中止泄，力倍诸谷，青白略次，而黄独优，盖得中和之正气，古称膏粱之家，
缘食美而养浓也。其甚益脾养胃者，无过粳与粟也，故南人食粳，北人食粟，虽地方种
时相宜，实亦本于此也。
古时候称为稻米。它禀受土中的阳气，味道甘甜，性质温和，没有毒性，是补益脾胃、增益肺气的谷物。但它的性质温燥且容易滞涩，适合脾肺虚寒的人食用。对于长期腹泻、食欲减退的情况，可以用糯米一升，用水浸泡一夜，炒熟后磨碎过筛，加入怀山药一两，每天早晨用半盏（量），加入白沙糖两匙、少许胡椒末，用滚开水调匀服用，有很好的滋补作用，长期服用更能让人精气温暖从而易于生育。又一方，治疗虚劳不足，将糯米放入猪肚内，蒸熟后每日食用。
糯稻的秸秆，煮饴糖或酿酒最佳，用来充饥则黏腻难消化。它能补益脾胃，增益肺气，使人产生较多热气，使大便坚实，收敛自汗，缩小便，止住泄泻痢疾，托举痘疮发出。多吃会昏乱五脏之气，让人贪睡。长期食用会扰动正气，使人发热。但是遇到霍乱导致呕吐不止时，用清水研磨糯米粉服用即可停止。稻穗，能治疗虫毒引起的腹胀。稻秆灰，淋取汁液，治疗跌打损伤引起的疼痛。杵头糠（稻米加工时留下的粗糠），可以治疗突然噎食，制成蜜丸如弹子大小，随时含在口中，能帮助吞咽食物通过喉咙。
主治（痘疹合参）：温补脾胃的中气，制约紫草的余寒，兼能促进脓浆生成，使胃中元气壮盛，邪气不向内攻陷。凡是脾胃虚弱导致的腹泻，或者五六天不起发，需要发灌浆的痘疹尤为适宜。在灌浆阶段用来煮粥最合适。
粟米就是北方的小米。属性属水与土，滋养肾脏、调理脾脏，需要区分新陈。新粟米，滋养肾气而不亏损，去除脾热，经常有益中脘。
陈粟米，止住泄痢，分利渗湿以清除胃热，大大缓解口渴消渴症状。秫米，就是小米中糯性的品种。能解寒热，通利肠胃，杀灭疥疮毒，治疗漆疮，煮粥做饭最黏，捣制饴糖或酿酒极好。但容易动风壅气，不宜多吃。黍米，味甘性温，是肺家的谷物。性质最黏滞，同秫米一样，能捣制饴糖酿酒，益气补中。但吃多了让人产生多热，昏乱五脏、贪睡，长期食用会使筋骨松弛无力。小儿吃了，脚难以健步。猫狗吃了，脚会突然偏斜不正。稷米，味甘性寒，也适宜脾胃，益气补充不足，多吃会引发冷病。相似的还有三种粱米：青粱、白粱、黄粱。颗粒比粟米大，调和胃气、健脾，益气止泻，效力超过其他谷物，青白两种稍次，而黄色独优，大概是因为得到了中和的正气，古人称富贵人家为“膏粱之家”，是因为食物美味且营养浓厚。其中特别有益于脾养胃的，没有超过粳米和粟米的，所以南方人吃粳米，北方人吃粟米，虽然地方种植时间各有适宜，其实也是基于这个原因。
Anciently known as *Dao Mi* (Oryza sativa var. glutinosa). It inherits the Yang Qi of Earth, has a sweet flavor and warm temperature, is non-toxic, and serves as a grain for tonifying the Spleen and Stomach and benefiting Lung Qi. However, its nature is warm and cloying/stagnant, making it suitable for those with Spleen and Lung Deficiency-Cold. For chronic diarrhea and reduced appetite, take one sheng (unit of volume) of *Nuomi* (Glutinous Rice), soak in water overnight, stir-fry until cooked, grind and sieve. Mix with one liang of *Huai Shanyao* (Dioscorea opposita, specifically from Huaiqing), use half a zhan (unit of volume) each morning, add two spoons of white rock sugar and a little ground pepper, mix with boiling water to eat. This has great nourishing effects; long-term consumption further warms the essence and facilitates conception. Another prescription: for deficiency exhaustion and insufficiency, place *Nuomi* inside a pig's stomach, steam until cooked, and eat daily.
The stalks of the sticky rice plant are best for brewing maltose syrup or wine; when used for meals, they are cloying and difficult to digest. They tonify the Spleen and Stomach, benefit Lung Qi, cause excessive heat in the body, firm up stools, arrest spontaneous sweating, reduce urination, stop diarrhea and dysentery, and help push out miasma in smallpox/rash eruptions. Excessive consumption confuses the Five Zang organs, causing drowsiness. Long-term consumption disturbs the Healthy Qi, leading to fever. However, in cases of cholera with incessant vomiting, grinding fresh rice with clear water and ingesting it stops the symptoms. The rice spikelets treat abdominal distension caused by insect toxins. Ash from rice straw, leached for juice, treats pain from falls and injuries. *Chutou Kang* (Rice bran/coarse husk from milling) can treat sudden choking; form into honey pills the size of a bullet, keep in the mouth at any time, and it aids swallowing food down the throat.
Main Indications (Integrated Analysis of Smallpox/Rashes): Warms the Middle Qi of the Spleen and Stomach, controls the residual coldness of *Zicao* (Arnebiae Radix seu Lithospermi Radix), assists in promoting pus formation, strengthens Stomach Qi so that pathogenic factors do not attack inward. It is especially excellent for diarrhea caused by Spleen-Stomach weakness, or for rashes that fail to erupt after five or six days and require the suppuration stage. Cooking porridge with it during the suppuration stage is most appropriate.
*Suli* (Millet) is the millet found in northern regions. Its properties relate to Water and Earth; it nourishes the Kidney and regulates the Spleen. One must distinguish between new and old. New *Suli* nourishes Kidney Qi without depletion, clears Spleen Heat, and benefits the Middle Jiao (*Zhongwan*). Old *Suli* stops diarrhea and dysentery, promotes diuresis to drain Stomach Heat, and greatly relieves thirst and Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst). *Shumi* is the glutinous variety of millet. It resolves alternating chills and fever, benefits the intestines and stomach, kills scabies toxins, treats lacquer dermatitis, makes the stickiest porridge and rice, and is excellent for making maltose and wine. However, it tends to generate wind and obstruct Qi, so it should not be eaten in excess. *Shumi* (Broomcorn Millet/Panicum miliaceum var. vulgare? Note: Text distinguishes Shu from Su, often referring to Panicum miliaceum vs Setaria italica, here described as glutinous millet but distinct from Nuomi contextually or potentially Foxtail millet glutinous type) is a grain for the Lungs, sweet and warm. Its nature is extremely cloying and stagnant; like *Shumi*, it can make maltose and wine, benefits Qi and tonifies the center. However, eating too much causes excessive heat, confuses the Five Zang organs, induces drowsiness, and long-term consumption relaxes sinews and bones. Children who eat it may have difficulty walking steadily. Cats and dogs that eat it may suffer sudden leg paralysis or deformity. *Jimi* (Proso Millet) is sweet and cold, also suitable for the Spleen and Stomach, benefits Qi and supplements deficiencies, but excessive consumption triggers cold diseases. Similar grains include three types of Liang: Green Liang, White Liang, Yellow Liang. Their grains are larger than millet, harmonize the Stomach and strengthen the Spleen, benefit Qi and stop diarrhea, with potency exceeding other grains. Green and White are slightly inferior, while Yellow is superior, likely because it obtains the balanced Righteous Qi. Ancient texts refer to wealthy families as "Gao Liang" (rich food) families because their diet was delicious and highly nourishing. Among all grains, none benefit the Spleen and nourish the Stomach more than *Jingmi* (Indica Rice/Non-glutinous Rice) and *Suli*. Therefore, Southerners eat *Jingmi*, and Northerners eat *Suli*; although this suits local planting times, it is fundamentally based on these physiological compatibilities.