味辛甘，寒，大寒，无毒，主身热，腹中积聚邪气，皮中如火烧，烦满，水饮之，除时
气热盛，五脏伏热，胃中热，烦满，止渴，水肿，小腹痹。久服不饥。一名白水石，一名寒
水石，一名凌水石，色如云母可析者良，盐之精也。生常山山谷，又水中县及邯郸。
味辛甘，微寒，大寒，无毒。主中风寒热，心下逆气惊喘，口干舌焦，不能息，腹中坚
痛，除邪鬼，产乳，金疮。除时气，头痛，身热，三焦大热，皮肤热，肠胃中膈气，解肌发
汗，止消渴，烦逆，腹胀，暴气喘息，咽热，亦可作浴汤。一名细石。细理白泽者良，黄者
令人淋。生齐山山谷，及齐庐山、鲁蒙山，采无时。
味辛咸，寒，无毒。主周痹风湿，肢节中痛，不可持物，洗洗酸 ，除大热，烦
聋，养肾脏。强骨气，益精除烦，通关节，消痈肿，鼠 颈核，喉痛，小儿惊痫。炼水饮
亦令人有子。一名玄石，一名处石。生太山川谷及慈山山阴，有铁处则生其阳，采无时
味咸，温，无毒，主大人小儿惊痫，女子绝孕，小腹冷痛，少精身重，服之令人有子。
一名玄水石，一名处石。生太山之阳，山阴有铜，铜者雌，玄者雄。
味辛甘，寒，大寒，无毒。主身热，利胃解烦，益精明目，破积聚，去三虫，除荣卫中
去来大热，结热，解烦毒，止消渴，及中风痿痹。一名立制石，一名肌石。如石膏，顺理而
细。生汉中山谷及庐山，采无时。
[Ningshui Shi]
Taste: pungent, sweet. Nature: cold, very cold. Toxicity: non-toxic. Indications: Mainly treats body heat, accumulation of pathogenic qi in the abdomen, a burning sensation in the skin like fire, irritability and fullness. Decocted with water, it removes excessive heat from seasonal epidemics (Shi Qi), latent heat in the five zang organs, heat in the stomach, relieves irritability and fullness, stops thirst, treats edema, and bi-syndrome in the lower abdomen. Long-term consumption prevents hunger. Also known as Baishui Shi, Hanshui Shi, or Lingshui Shi. The variety resembling mica that can be split into layers is considered superior; it is the essence of salt. Grows in the valleys of Changshan, and also in places suspended over water and in Handan.
[Lishi]
Taste: pungent, sweet. Nature: slightly cold, very cold. Toxicity: non-toxic. Indications: Mainly treats wind-stroke with alternating chills and fever, rebellious qi below the heart causing palpitations and panting, dry mouth and scorched tongue, inability to breathe comfortably, and hard, painful abdomen. It expels evil spirits (ancient term for mental anomalies or unexplained ailments), treats postpartum conditions and metallic wounds. It removes seasonal epidemic diseases, headache, body heat, excessive heat in the San Jiao (Triple Burner), skin heat, diaphragmatic qi in the intestines and stomach; it resolves the muscle layer and induces sweating, stops xiao-ke (wasting-thirst syndrome), relieves irritability and counterflow, abdominal distension, sudden asthma and panting, and hot throat. It can also be used to make medicinal bath decoctions. Also known as Xi Shi. The variety with fine texture and white luster is superior; yellow varieties cause lin-syndrome (dysuria). Grows in the valleys of Qi, as well as Qilushan and Lumengshan. Collection time is not fixed.
[Xuanshi]
Taste: pungent, salty. Nature: cold. Toxicity: non-toxic. Indications: Mainly treats generalized bi-syndrome due to wind-dampness, pain in limbs and joints, inability to hold objects, and cold, sour discomfort in the muscles. It removes excessive heat, relieves irritability and deafness, nourishes the Kidney organ. It strengthens bone and qi, benefits essence, removes irritability, unblocks joints, eliminates carbuncles and swelling, treats shuluo (scrofula/lymph node tuberculosis) in the neck, sore throat, and pediatric convulsions. Refined Xuanshui (water from this stone) can also help conception. Also known as Xuanshi or Chushi. Grows in the valleys of Taishan and the shady side of Cishan. Where iron exists, it grows on the sunny side. Collection time is not fixed.
[Xuanshui Shi]
Taste: salty. Nature: warm. Toxicity: non-toxic. Indications: Mainly treats convulsions in adults and children, infertility after cessation of menstruation in women, cold pain in the lower abdomen, scant essence, and heavy body. Consumption aids conception. Also known as Xuanshui Shi or Chushi. Grows on the sunny side of Mount Tai. Copper deposits are found on the shady side; copper represents female (yin), and Xuanshi represents male (yang).
[ Lizhishi / Jishi ]
Taste: pungent, sweet. Nature: cold, very cold. Toxicity: non-toxic. Indications: Mainly treats body heat, benefits the stomach and relieves irritability, benefits essence and brightens the eyes, breaks up accumulations, removes three types of parasites, clears severe alternating heat in the Ying (Nutritive) and Wei (Defensive) levels, resolved heat, removes toxic irritability, stops wasting-thirst syndrome, and treats wind-stroke with flaccidity and bi-syndrome. Also known as Lizhishi or Jishi. Texture resembles Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), smooth-grained and fine. Grows in the valleys of Hanzhong and Lushan. Collection time is not fixed.