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Non-toxic. Primarily treats *xiaoke* (Wasting and Thirsting syndrome, characterized by excessive thirst, hunger, and urination), and promotes longevity. Found in Duling, resembling iron, with a yellow interior.

Primarily promotes lightness of the body and longevity. Also known as *Jinhuang* (Golden Yellow). Found in seawater or on Cang Mountain within Pengjia Mountain, yellow like gold.

Acidic taste, non-toxic. Primarily treats diarrhea, benefits Liver Qi, brightens the eyes, and promotes lightness of the body and longevity. Found between rocks in Wudu Mountain, greenish-white in color.

Bitter taste, non-toxic. Primarily treats leukorrhea in women, stops bleeding. Promotes lightness of the body and longevity. Texture resembles stone, found among mountain rocks.

Sweet taste, non-toxic. Primarily treats cough with rebellious Qi, found among rocks, red in color like iron fat, harvested in April.

Acidic taste, primarily treats Bi syndrome (obstruction causing pain/numbness), regulates Blood and Qi. Also known as *Chiying* (Red Crystal), also known as *Shixue* (Stone Blood). Reddish without grain, found in Handan Mountain, resembling Juazi, harvested in February.

Pungent taste, non-toxic. Primarily treats impotence and Bi syndrome, difficult urination, and benefits Essence and Qi. Found in Lingyin, harvest time is unrestricted.

Acidic taste, warm nature, non-toxic. Primarily promotes lightness of the body and benefits Qi, relieves thirst. Also known as *Yusui* (Jade Scepter). Grows on rocks, five to six cun high, with purple flowers.

Sweet taste. Primarily treats alternating chills and fever, restlessness. Also known as *Shushi* (Millet Stone). Found underwater in marshes and mountains of Dongjun, five-colored, with moistening juice.

Sweet taste. Primarily benefits the Qi of the Five Zang organs, promotes lightness of the body and longevity. Also known as *Yinjing* (Yin Essence). Emerges from rocks in June and July, greenish-yellow, glowing at night.

Bitter taste, neutral nature, toxic. Primarily treats leukorrhea in women. Also known as *Aizi*. Grows on the sunny side of mountains. Leaves emerge in January resembling Lulu, stems have... [text incomplete].

Primarily brightens the eyes, benefits Essence and Qi, prevents hunger and thirst, and promotes lightness of the body and longevity. Also known as *Shijie* (Stone Mustard).

Sweet taste, non-toxic. Primarily treats eye pain, dribbling discharge, alternating chills and fever, and hemorrhage. Also known as *Shilie*, also known as *Guhui*. Harvest stems and leaves in February and May, dry in shade.

Sweet taste, non-toxic, primarily treats thirst and Zhongxiao (Middle Xiao syndrome, characterized by excessive hunger).

Sweet and acidic taste, non-toxic. Primarily treats Heart and abdominal disorders, stops sweating, generates flesh, treats alcoholic crusts, benefits Qi and cold resistance, and solidifies bone marrow. Also known as *Lingshi*. Grows on grassy rocks; uniquely dry during rain and uniquely damp after sunrise. Flowers are yellow, stems are reddish-black. Bears fruit every three years. Fruits are red like hemp seeds. Harvest stems and leaves in May and October, dry in shade.

Sweet taste, neutral nature, non-toxic. Primarily benefits Qi and nourishes Spirit, clears heat and relieves thirst. Found in Jiangnan, resembling Shicao (Stone Grass).