Final Volume, Part One original: "卷下之上" (Juan Xia Zhi Shang). This indicates the first half of the final illustrated volume of the Compendium.

Mr. Jin’s corrected edition[?]...? original: "金氏正[?]..." This likely refers to Jin Xue-zeng, a scholar-official who played a significant role in the initial publication of Li Shizhen's work.

Category of Parasitic and Epiphytic Plants Yumu lei: Literally "lodging wood," this category includes plants that grow upon other trees, such as mistletoe or various vines.

Wood Section, Part Five Mubu wu: The fifth and final sub-division of the botanical entries regarding woody plants.

Category of Bamboos and Bracted Plants Baomu lei: A classification mainly focused on bamboos, defined by their unique growth structure and the protective sheaths (bracts) found on their shoots.

Insect and Invertebrate Section, Part One Chongbu yi: In historical Chinese science, "Chong" is a broad category encompassing not only insects but also spiders, mollusks, and some small reptiles or amphibians.

Category of Oviparous Creatures, Part One Luansheng lei: Animals that are "born from eggs." This reflects the traditional "Four Births" classification system (egg-born, womb-born, moisture-born, and transformation-born).

Insect and Invertebrate Section, Part Two

Category of Oviparous Creatures, Part Two