味甘，平，无毒。主心腹邪气，安中养脾，助十二经，平胃气，通九窍，补少气少津液，
身中不足，大惊，四肢重，和百药，补中益气，强力，除烦闷，疗心下悬，肠 。久服轻身，
长年不饥，神仙。一名干枣，一名美枣，一名良枣。八月采，曝干。
覆麻黄能令出汗，生河东平泽。
味甘，平，寒，无毒。主补中养神，益气力，除百疾。久服轻身，耐老不饥，延年。一
名水芝丹，一名莲。生汝南池泽，八月采。
味甘，平，无毒。主湿痹，腰脊膝痛，补中，除暴疾，益精气，强志，令耳目聪明。久
服轻身，不饥耐老，神仙。一名雁喙实，一名芡，生雷泽池泽，八月采。
味咸，温，无毒。主益气，浓肠胃，补肾气，令人耐饥。生山阴，九月采。
味酸，平，无毒。主下气，除烦满，安心，肢体痛，偏枯不仁，死肌，去青黑志，恶疾，
止下痢，好唾口干。生汉中川谷，五月采，火干。
味苦，平，无毒。主卒 不止，下气。
（覆盆子）味甘，性平，无毒。主要功效为益气、轻身，使头发不白。五月采收。
（大枣）味甘，性平，无毒。主要功效为祛除心腹邪气，安定中焦、滋养脾胃，辅助十二经脉，调和胃气，通利九窍，补充气少津液不足，治疗身体虚弱、大惊大恐、四肢沉重，能调和各种药物，补益中气、增强体力，消除烦闷，治疗心中悬痛及肠澼（痢疾）。长期服用可轻身延年，使人不饥，如神仙一般。又名干枣、美枣、良枣。八月采收，晒干。
（莲子）味甘，性平偏寒，无毒。主要功效为补益中焦、养神，益气力，祛除百病。长期服用可轻身延年，耐寒耐老不饥，延长寿命。又名水芝丹、莲。生于汝南池泽，八月采收。
（芡实）味甘，性平，无毒。主要功效为治疗湿痹、腰脊膝痛，补益中焦，祛除突发疾病，益精气，强意志，使耳目聪明。长期服用可轻身，不饥耐老，如神仙一般。又名雁喙实、芡。生于雷泽池泽，八月采收。
（菱角）味甘，性平，无毒。主要功效为安定中焦，补益五脏，使人不饥轻身。又名菱。
（山药）味咸，性温，无毒。主要功效为益气，厚肠胃，补肾气，使人耐饥。生于山北阴地，九月采收。
（枸杞/或其他甘味果类，原文未标名，仅述味）味甘，主要功效为调和中焦，益脾气，使人面色好，志向高洁。
（乌梅/或其他酸味果类，原文未标名，仅述味）味酸，性平，无毒。主要功效为降气，消除烦闷胀满，安心神，治疗肢体疼痛、半身不遂且麻木不仁、死肌，去除青黑色的痣斑，治疗恶疾，止住下痢，改善唾液过多或口干。生于汉中川谷，五月采收，火烤干燥。
（黄连/或其他苦味药，原文未标名，仅述味）味苦，性平，无毒。主要功效为治疗突然发作的出血不止，降气。
（辛夷/或其他通窍药，原文未标名，仅述味）味甘，性寒，无毒。主要功效为通鼻耳之气，治疗肠道津液不足。
（吴茱萸/或其他酸温药，原文未标名，仅述味）味酸，性温，无毒。主要功效为治疗湿痹、邪气、霍乱、剧烈吐泻、转筋不止。其枝条：也可煮水使用。
(Fupenzi, *Rubus chingii* Fruit) Sweet in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily benefits qi, lightens the body, and prevents hair from turning white. Harvested in May.
(Dazao, *Jujubae Fructus*) Sweet in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily expels evil qi from the heart and abdomen, stabilizes the middle jiao, nourishes the spleen, assists the twelve meridians, harmonizes stomach qi, unblocks the nine orifices, supplements deficiency of qi and fluids, treats constitutional weakness, severe fright, heaviness of the four limbs, and harmonizes various herbs. It tonifies the middle and benefits qi, strengthens physical power, eliminates irritability, and treats epigastric hanging pain and intestinal dysentery (Changpi). Long-term consumption lightens the body, prolongs life, prevents hunger, and is akin to immortality. Also known as Gan Zao (Dried Jujube), Mei Zao (Beautiful Jujube), and Liang Zao (Good Jujube). Harvested in August and sun-dried.
When calcined (burnt to charcoal), it becomes bitter in taste and primarily treats abdominal pain and evil qi.
Dazao is sweet and pungent; excessive consumption causes abdominal distension and predisposes one to alternating cold and heat syndromes; emaciated individuals should avoid consuming it.
(Mahuang, *Ephedrae Herba*) Pungent and slightly bitter, possesses strong diaphoretic properties, growing in the plains and marshes of Hedong.
(Lianzi, *Nelumbinis Semen*) Sweet in taste, neutral and cool in nature, non-toxic. Primarily tonifies the middle jiao, nourishes the spirit, benefits qi and strength, and eliminates myriad diseases. Long-term consumption lightens the body, enhances resistance to aging, prevents hunger, and prolongs longevity. Also known as Shui Zhi Dan (Water Lotus Pill) and Lian (Lotus). Grows in the ponds and marshes of Runan; harvested in August.
(Qianshi, *Euryales Semen*) Sweet in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats damp-bi syndrome, pain in the lower back, spine, and knees, tonifies the middle jiao, eliminates acute diseases, benefits essence and qi, strengthens willpower, and clarifies the ears and eyes. Long-term consumption lightens the body, prevents hunger, enhances resistance to aging, and is akin to immortality. Also known as Yan Hui Shi (Goose Beak Seed) and Qian. Grows in the ponds and marshes of Leize; harvested in August.
(Lingjiao, *Trapa Natans Fruit*) Sweet in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily stabilizes the middle jiao, tonifies the five zang organs, prevents hunger, and lightens the body. Also known as Ling.
(Shanyao, *Dioscoreae Rhizoma*) Salty in taste, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily benefits qi, thickens the intestines and stomach, tonifies kidney qi, and enables endurance of hunger. Grows on the shady slopes of mountains; harvested in September.
(Gouqi/Wuzaoyu etc., unnamed in text) Sweet in taste. Primarily harmonizes the middle jiao, benefits spleen qi, improves complexion, and elevates one's aspirations.
(Wumei etc., unnamed in text) Sour in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily directs qi downward, eliminates irritability and fullness, calms the mind, treats limb pain, hemiplegia with numbness, necrotic tissue, removes dark pigmented nevi, treats malignant diseases, stops diarrhea, and regulates excessive salivation or dry mouth. Grows in the valleys of Hanzhong; harvested in May and dried by fire.
(Huanglian etc., unnamed in text) Bitter in taste, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats sudden onset of bleeding that does not stop and directs qi downward.
(Xinyi etc., unnamed in text) Sweet in taste, cold in nature, non-toxic. Primarily unblocks qi in the nose and ears and treats insufficiency of intestinal fluids.
(Wuzhuyu etc., unnamed in text) Sour in taste, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats damp-bi syndrome, evil qi, cholera-like disease (Huoluan), severe vomiting and diarrhea, and persistent muscle cramps (Zhuanjin). Its branches: can also be used for decoction.