Sweet Dew Honey Supplement

Collected Explanations

This entry refers to "manna," a sugary secretion from plants found in arid regions.
Chen Zangqi says: It is produced in the remote regions of the West original: "巴西" (Baxi). In this context, it refers to ancient Persia or the Middle East, not the modern country of Brazil.. It looks like frost.
Li Shizhen says: According to the Records of Local States, in the Arab Empire original: "大食國" (Dashi Guo), referring to the Abbasid Caliphate., people collect this dew in autumn and expose it to the morning sun, whereupon it turns into sugar candy. This is likely the substance. Furthermore, the Comprehensive Gazetteer of the Empire states: In Samarkand, located in the Western regions, there is a small shrub that grows in clusters. Its leaves are fine like indigo. In autumn, dew congeals upon it; it tastes like honey and can be boiled down into syrup. The foreigners call it Dajigubin original: "达即古宾" (Dajigubin), a transcription of the Persian term Teranjabin, referring to the medicinal manna of the camelthorn plant.. This is actually a form of sweet dew.
This substance is similar to "Thorn Honey," which is also listed in the Fruit Section.

Properties and Flavor

Sweet, neutral, and non-toxic. Main indications: treats various types of heat in the stomach and intestines. It brightens the eyes and quenches thirst.
Chen Zangqi

Bright Water Supplement

Explanation of Names

Fangzhu Water
Chen Zangqi says: The Fangzhu is a large bivalve shell In ancient Chinese science, this refers to a "moon-mirror" used to condense atmospheric moisture.. One rubs it until it is hot and holds it toward the moon to collect water. One can obtain two or three small measures of liquid, which resembles morning dew. Just as the Yangsui mirror A concave bronze mirror used to start ritual fires from sunlight. is turned toward the sun to obtain fire, the Fangzhu is turned toward the moon to obtain water. The Rites of Zhou mentions using the "Bright Mirror" to receive water from the moon to prepare the "Dark Wine" used in sacrificial offerings. Li Shizhen says: It is called "Bright Water" because it is clear, bright, pure, and clean.