Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) 薰 Kangxi stroke count: 20 Page 1062, Entry 46 Tang Rhyme (Tangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Meetings (Yunhui), Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced xun (level tone). According to the Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters (Shuowen): A fragrant herb. According to the Materia Medica Commentary (Bencao Zhu): In ancient times, when performing rituals to ward off disasters, people used this herb to fumigate their bodies, hence the name xun. Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhaijing): On Floating Mountain, there grows an herb called xun grass; wearing it can cure epidemic diseases. Zuo Tradition (Zuo Zhuan), Fourth Year of Duke Xi: Fragrant herbs and foul weeds are mixed together. History of the Former Han (Qian Han Shu), Biographies of the Two Gongs: The xun grass is burned because of its fragrance. Also, Southern Plants and Trees (Nanfang Caomu Zhuang): Xunlu incense originates from the Great Qin state. Also means to scorch or roast. Book of Changes (Yijing), Gen Hexagram: The danger is as if scorching one's heart. Literary Expositor (Erya), Explanation of Teachings (Shixun): Intense heat is called xun. Commentary: This refers to dry, hot weather that scorches people. Also used interchangeably with xun. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Annals of Zhou: The Xunyu, the northern nomadic tribes, came to attack. Also used interchangeably with xun (merit). Han Dynasty, Stele of Xia Cheng: Merits are displayed clearly in the royal court. Also, Rhyme Supplements (Yunbu): Pronounced xuan (level tone). Yellow Court Scripture (Huangtingjing): Bathe and purify, abstain from fatty foods and strong-smelling vegetables, enter the chamber, and face east to recite the Jade Chapters. Also pronounced xun (falling-rising tone). The meaning remains the same. Verification: In the Stele of Xia Cheng, the text says the merits were displayed in the royal court. The original text has been corrected accordingly.