味咸，无毒。主养肾脏，强骨气，益精，除烦，通关节，消痈肿，鼠 ，颈核，喉痛
小儿惊痫，练水饮之。亦令人有子。一名处石。生太山及慈山山阴，有铁者则生其阳，采
时。（柴胡为之使，恶牡丹、莽草，畏黄石脂，杀铁毒。）
《本经》原文∶磁石，味辛，寒。主周痹风湿，肢节中痛，不可持物，洗洗酸 ，除大
热烦
味甘，大寒，无毒。主除时气热盛，五脏伏热，胃中热，烦满，止渴，水肿，少腹
一名寒水石，一名凌水石，色如云母，可折者良，盐之精也。生常山山谷，又中水县及
（解巴豆毒，畏地榆。）
《本经》原文∶凝水石，味辛，寒。主身热，腹中积聚邪气，皮中如火烧，烦满，水饮
之。
味甘，大寒，无毒。主除时气，头痛，身热，三焦大热，皮肤热，肠胃中鬲热，
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
者令人淋。生齐山及齐卢山、鲁蒙山，采无时。（鸡子为之使，恶莽草、毒公。）
《本经》原文∶石膏，味辛，微寒。主中风寒热，心下逆气惊喘，口干舌焦，不能息，
腹中
无毒。主治男子茎头寒，阴下湿痒，去臭汗，消水肿。久服不饥，令人有子。一
生，一名羊起石，云母根也。生齐山及 ，或云山、阳起山，采无时。（桑螵蛸为之
恶泽泻、菌桂、雷丸、蛇蜕皮，畏菟丝。）
《本经》原文∶阳起石，味咸，微温。主崩中漏下，破子臧中血，症瘕结气，寒热腹痛，
无子，阴痿不起，补不足。一名白石。生山谷。
[Cishi, Magnetitum]
Salty in taste, non-toxic. Primarily nourishes the Kidney (Zang organ), strengthens bone and Qi (vital energy), benefits Jing (essence), eliminates irritability, unblocks joints, dissipates carbuncles and swelling, treats Shuluo (scrofula/lymphatic tuberculosis), neck lumps, and sore throat. For pediatric epilepsy and fright, administer calcined Cishi with water. It also promotes fertility. Also known as Chushi. Grows on the shady side of Mount Tai and Ci Mountain; where iron ore exists, it grows on the sunny side. Harvest time is unrestricted. (Chaihu acts as a guiding herb; incompatible with Mudan and Mangcao; fears Huangshizhi; detoxifies iron.)
*Shennong Bencao Jing* original text: Cishi, pungent in taste, cold in nature. Treats generalized Bi syndrome due to wind-dampness, pain in limbs and joints, inability to hold objects, body ache, and clears excessive heat and irritability.
[Ningshui Shi, Halitum]
Sweet in taste, extremely cold in nature, non-toxic. Primarily clears seasonal epidemic heat, latent heat in the five Zang organs, stomach heat, relieves irritability and fullness, stops thirst, treats edema, and addresses disorders of the lower abdomen. Also known as Hanshui Shi or Lingshui Shi. Resembles mica in color; those that can be broken are superior; it is the essence of salt. Grows in valleys of Changshan, and in Zhongshui County... (can resolve Radix et Rhizoma Stephaniae Tetrandrae toxicity; fears Diyu).
*Shennong Bencao Jing* original text: Ningshui Shi, pungent in taste, cold in nature. Treats body fever, accumulation of pathogenic qi in the abdomen, burning sensation in the skin, irritability and fullness; administer with water decoction.
[Shigao, Gypsum Fibrosum]
Sweet in taste, extremely cold in nature, non-toxic. Primarily clears seasonal epidemics, headache, body fever, excessive heat in the Sanjiao (Triple Burner), skin heat, diaphragmatic heat in the intestines and stomach, induces sweating, stops Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst syndrome), relieves irritability and counterflow, abdominal distension, sudden asthma and panting, sore throat; can also be used for bath preparations. Also known as Xishi; those with fine texture and bright white luster are superior... (inferior quality may cause Lin syndrome - painful urinary difficulty). Grows at Qi Mountain, Qilu Mountain, and Lumeng Mountain; harvest time is unrestricted. (Egg white acts as a guiding herb; incompatible with Mangcao and Dugong).
*Shennong Bencao Jing* original text: Shigao, pungent in taste, slightly cold in nature. Treats wind-stroke with alternating chills and fever, counterflow qi causing fright and panting, dry mouth and scorched tongue, dyspnea, abdominal...
[Yangqishi, Actinolitum]
Non-toxic. Primarily treats coldness at the glans penis, damp-itching of the scrotum, removes foul sweat, reduces edema. Long-term use prevents hunger and promotes fertility. ... Also known as Yangqi Shi, it is the root of Yunmu (Mica). Grows at Qi Mountain..., or Yunshan and Yangqishan; harvest time is unrestricted. (Sangpiaoxiao acts as a guiding herb; incompatible with Zexie, Rongui, Leiwan, and Shedupi; fears Tusizi).
*Shennong Bencao Jing* original text: Yangqishi, salty in taste, slightly warm in nature. Treats Bengzhong Louxia (metrorrhagia and metrorrhaxis), breaks blood stasis in the uterus, resolves Zhengjia and Jieqi (masses and qi stagnation), cold-heat abdominal pain, infertility, impotence, and tonifies deficiency. Also known as Baishi. Grows in mountain valleys.