味辛，无毒。主治上气心腹痛，寒热、邪气、结气，补心气不足，
下焦，止消渴，除胃中久寒，散痈肿，令人悦泽。生太山，采无时。（
人参、芍药共治心中结气；得天雄、菖蒲共治霍乱。畏扁青、附子，不
姜。）
《本经》原文∶紫石英，味甘，温。主心腹咳逆邪气，补不足，女子风寒在子宫，绝孕
十年
味辛，无毒。主治肺痿，下气，利小便，补五脏，通日月光。久服耐寒热。生华阴
山。大如指，长二、三寸，六面如削，白澈有光。其黄端白棱名黄石英，赤端名赤石
端名青石英，黑端名黑石英。二月采，亦无时。
《本经》原文∶白石英，味甘，微温。主消渴，阴痿不足，咳逆胸膈间久寒，益气，除
风湿痹。久服轻身长
味酸，平，无毒。主养肝胆气，明目，治黄胆，泄痢，肠 ，女子带下百病，及疽
恶疮。久服补髓，益气，不饥，延年。生齐区山及海崖，采无时。
味甘、酸、辛，大温，无毒。主养心气，明目，益精，治腹痛，泄 ，下痢赤白，
利，及痈疽疮痔，女子崩中漏下，产难，胞衣不出。久服补髓，好颜色，益智，不饥，
延年。生济南、射阳，及太山之阴，采无时。（恶大黄，畏芫花。）
味苦，平，无毒。主养脾气，安五脏，调中，大人小儿泄痢肠 ，下脓血，去白虫
黄胆，痈疽虫。久服轻身延年。生嵩高山，色如莺 ，采无时。（曾青为之使，恶细辛，畏
蜚蠊。
(Huangshizhi) Tastes pungent and is non-toxic. It treats upward rebellious Qi, epigastric and abdominal pain, alternating cold and heat, invasion of pathogenic factors, and stagnation of Qi. It tonifies deficiency of Heart Qi, regulates the Lower Jiao (Lower Burner), stops Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst syndrome), eliminates chronic cold in the Stomach, dissipates carbuncles and swellings, and renders the complexion lustrous. It grows on Mount Tai, and can be harvested at any time. (When used together with Renshen [Ginseng Radix] and Shaoyao [Paeoniae Radix], it treats Qi stagnation in the heart; when used together with Tianxiong [Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata] and Changpu [Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma], it treats Huoluan [cholera-like syndrome]. It is incompatible with Bianqing [Azurite] and Fuzi [Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata], but not inhibited by Shengjiang [Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens].)
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Zishiyinqing (Purple Fluorspar) tastes sweet and is warm. It treats cough and rebellious Qi due to pathogenic factors in the chest and abdomen, tonifies deficiency, and treats infertility in women caused by wind-cold in the uterus, even after ten years.
(Bai Shiyinqing) Tastes pungent and is non-toxic. It treats Fei Wei (lung atrophy syndrome), directs Qi downward, promotes urination, tonifies the Five Zang organs, and enhances visual clarity like the sun and moon. Long-term use enables resistance to cold and heat. It grows on Mount Huayin. It is finger-sized, two or three cun long, with six smooth faces, white and translucent with a shine. The variety with yellow ends and white edges is called Huang Shiyinqing (Yellow Fluorspar); red ends are Chi Shiyinqing (Red Fluorspar); green ends are Qing Shiyinqing (Green Fluorspar); black ends are Hei Shiyinqing (Black Fluorspar). It is harvested in the second lunar month, but also has no fixed time.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Bai Shiyinqing (White Fluorspar) tastes sweet and is slightly warm. It treats Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst syndrome), insufficiency of Yang causing impotence, chronic cold in the chest and diaphragm causing cough and rebellious Qi, tonifies Qi, and expels wind-dampness bi-syndrome. Long-term use makes the body light and prolongs life.
(Qing Shiyinqing) Tastes sour, is neutral, and non-toxic. It nourishes Liver and Gallbladder Qi, improves vision, treats Huang Dan (jaundice), Xie Li (diarrhea and dysentery), Chang Pi (dysentery with pus and blood), leukorrhea and various diseases in women, as well as ju (deep abscesses) and malignant sores. Long-term use tonifies marrow, benefits Qi, prevents hunger, and prolongs life. It grows on Mount Qiqu and sea cliffs, and can be harvested at any time.
(Chi Shiyinqing) Tastes sweet, sour, and pungent, is greatly warm, and non-toxic. It nourishes Heart Qi, improves vision, benefits essence, treats abdominal pain, diarrhea, dysentery with red and white discharge, Lin syndrome (dysuria), as well as carbuncles, ulcers, hemorrhoids, metrorrhagia and metrostaxis in women, difficult labor, and retained placenta. Long-term use tonifies marrow, beautifies the complexion, enhances intelligence, prevents hunger, and prolongs life. It grows in Jinan, Sheyang, and the south side of Mount Tai, and can be harvested at any time. (It is antagonistic to Dahuang [Rhei Radix et Rhizoma] and inhibited by Yuanhua [Genkwa Flos].)
(Hei Shiyinqing) Tastes bitter, is neutral, and non-toxic. It nourishes Spleen Qi, calms the Five Zang organs, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, and treats diarrhea, dysentery, Chang Pi with pus and blood, roundworms, jaundice, carbuncles, and insect toxins in adults and children. Long-term use makes the body light and prolongs life. It grows on Mount Song, resembling the color of oriole feathers, and can be harvested at any time. (Cengqing [Chalcanthite] serves as its guiding herb; it is antagonistic to Xixin [Asari Radix et Rhizoma] and inhibited by Feilian [Blatta Orientalis].)