味甘，性寒、无毒。入脾、胃二经。
安中益气，利胃宜脾。凉血解暑，辟除瘟疫。补诸不足，解苦瓠毒。
孙真人云“稷，脾之谷也，脾病宜食之。”
味甘，性微寒，无毒。入肺、脾、大肠三经。
利大肠，治筋挛。阳盛阴虚，夜不得眠。伍以半夏，睡足神安。
亦可单用，煮粥食之，颇益人。
一名茭米，又名雕 、雕菰。管子谓之雁膳。味甘，性冷，质滑，无毒。入肺、胃、肾
三经。
调肠胃，除热烦。止渴滋口燥，生津润嗌干。咽喉患者食之，滑利易于过关。
此即茭白所结之颖果，如针状，作饭香脆，荒年且可济饥。
根名茭白，详见菜部，另列专条。
味甘，性微寒，无毒。入肺、脾二经。淘净，晒，炒。
健脾益胃，排脓除痹。祛风湿，理香港脚拘挛，保燥金，治痿痈咳嗽。泻痢不能缺也，水
胀其
可废乎。
薏仁得地之燥，禀秋之凉，能燥脾湿，善祛肺热。
大便燥结，因寒转筋，及妊娠者并禁之。
味甘、性平，无毒。入脾、肾二经。
补肾固精，而遗浊有赖，益脾养气，而泄泻无虞。使耳目聪明，愈腰脊酸痛。
禀水土之气以生，独于脾肾得力。小儿不宜多食者，以其难消也。
味甘、酸，性平，无毒。入心、小肠二经。
利水去虫，一味磨吞决效。散血排脓，研来醋敷神良。止渴行津液，清气涤烦蒸。通乳
汁，
下胞衣，产科要矣。除痢疾，止呕吐，脾胃宜之。
赤豆，心之谷也，其性下行，入阴分，通小肠，治有形之病，消瘕散肿，虽溃烂几绝者，
为
末敷之，无不立效。
久服赤豆，令人枯燥，肌瘦、身重，以其行降令太过也。
味甘，性寒，无毒。归脾、胃二经。
安中益气，利胃宜脾。凉血解暑，辟除瘟疫。补诸不足，解苦瓠毒。
孙真人说：“稷，是脾之谷，脾病适宜食用它。”
味甘，性微寒，无毒。归肺、脾、大肠三经。
利大肠，治筋挛。阳盛阴虚，夜不得眠。伍以半夏，睡足神安。
亦可单用，煮粥食之，颇益人。
一名茭米，又名雕 、雕菰。管子谓之雁膳。味甘，性冷，质滑，无毒。入肺、胃、肾
三经。
调肠胃，除热烦。止渴滋口燥，生津润嗌干。咽喉患者食之，滑利易于过关。
此即茭白所结之颖果，如针状，作饭香脆，荒年且可济饥。
根名茭白，详见菜部，另列专条。
味甘，性微寒，无毒。入肺、脾二经。淘净，晒，炒。
健脾益胃，排脓除痹。祛风湿，理香港脚拘挛，保燥金，治痿痈咳嗽。泻痢不能缺也，水
胀其
可废乎。
薏仁得地之燥，禀秋之凉，能燥脾湿，善祛肺热。
大便燥结，因寒转筋，及妊娠者并禁之。
味甘、性平，无毒。入脾、肾二经。
补肾固精，而遗浊有赖，益脾养气，而泄泻无虞。使耳目聪明，愈腰脊酸痛。
禀水土之气以生，独于脾肾得力。小儿不宜多食者，以其难消也。
味甘、酸，性平，无毒。入心、小肠二经。
利水去虫，一味磨吞决效。散血排脓，研来醋敷神良。止渴行津液，清气涤烦蒸。通乳
汁，
下胞衣，产科要矣。除痢疾，止呕吐，脾胃宜之。
赤豆，心之谷也，其性下行，入阴分，通小肠，治有形之病，消瘕散肿，虽溃烂几绝者，
为
末敷之，无不立效。
久服赤豆，令人枯燥，肌瘦、身重，以其行降令太过也。
Taste: Sweet. Nature: Cold. Non-toxic. Enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians.
Calms the middle, benefits Qi, promotes stomach function, and harmonizes the spleen. Cools blood, resolves summerheat, and wards off epidemics. Tonifies various deficiencies, and detoxifies bitter gourd poison.
Sun Simiao said: "Ji (Millet) is the grain of the spleen; it is suitable for consumption by those with spleen diseases."
Taste: Sweet. Nature: Slightly cold. Non-toxic. Enters the Lung, Spleen, and Large Intestine meridians.
Promotes large intestine function, treats muscle spasms. In cases of excess yang and yin deficiency causing insomnia at night, when combined with Banxia (Pinellia Rhizome), it ensures sound sleep and spiritual peace.
It can also be used alone, boiled into porridge for consumption, which is quite beneficial to the body.
Also known as Jiaomi, or Diaogu. Guan Zhong referred to it as Yanshan. Taste: Sweet. Nature: Cold. Texture: Slippery. Non-toxic. Enters the Lung, Stomach, and Kidney meridians.
Regulates the intestines and stomach, clears heat and relieves irritability. Stops thirst, moistens dry mouth, generates fluids, and lubricates a dry throat. For patients with throat conditions, consuming it makes swallowing smooth and easy.
This is the achene formed by the arrowhead shoot (Zizania Latifolia), needle-shaped, fragrant and crisp when cooked as rice, and can even relieve hunger during famine years.
The root is called Jiaobai, detailed in the Vegetable section under a separate entry.
Taste: Sweet. Nature: Slightly cold. Non-toxic. Enters the Lung and Spleen meridians. Wash clean, sun-dry, and stir-fry.
Strengthens the spleen and benefits the stomach, expels pus, and removes bi-syndrome. Dispels wind-dampness, manages contractures of Hongkong foot (gouty arthritis), preserves dry metal (Lung), treats flaccidity, carbuncles, and cough. It is indispensable for diarrhea and dysentery; how could it be discarded for edema?
Yiren (Coix Seed) obtains the dryness of the earth and the coolness of autumn, capable of drying spleen dampness and effectively clearing lung heat.
Contraindicated for those with dry stool constipation due to cold-induced cramps, and for pregnant women.
Taste: Sweet. Nature: Neutral. Non-toxic. Enters the Spleen and Kidney meridians.
Tonifies the kidney and secures essence, relying on it for seminal emission and turbid urine; benefits the spleen and nourishes Qi, ensuring no worry about diarrhea. Makes ears and eyes clear, and heals soreness and pain in the lower back and spine.
Born from the qi of water and earth, it exerts its effect primarily on the spleen and kidney. Children should not consume it in large quantities because it is difficult to digest.
Taste: Sweet, Sour. Nature: Neutral. Non-toxic. Enters the Heart and Small Intestine meridians.
Promotes urination and eliminates parasites; grinding and swallowing a single dose is effective. Disperses blood and expels pus; applying it mixed with vinegar is miraculous. Stops thirst, promotes fluid circulation, clears qi, and washes away irritability and steaming sensations. Promotes lactation, and delivers the placenta; essential in obstetrics. Relieves dysentery, stops vomiting, and is suitable for the spleen and stomach.
Chidou (Red Bean) is the grain of the heart. Its nature descends, enters the yin level, connects to the small intestine, treats tangible diseases, dissipates masses and reduces swelling. Even for ulcers that are nearly fatal, applying it as a powder yields immediate results.
Long-term consumption of Chidou causes dryness, emaciation, and heaviness of the body, because its descending action is too excessive.