[Man Zhu Shi (Variety 1)] Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst syndrome), Re Zhong (Heat in the Middle Jiao), and ju chi (ulcerative sores) in women. Grows in Changshan and Shaoshi mountains; can be harvested at any time.

[Man Zhu Shi (Variety 2)] Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily tonifies Yuan Qi (Original Qi), enhances cold resistance, lightens the body, and prolongs life. Grows in Huashan mountain; its shape is thin and lustrous.

[Man Zhu Shi (Variety 3)] Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily brightens the eyes, benefits Jing (Essence), removes Bai Pi (white opacity/cataracts), and delays aging.

[Man Zhu Shi (Variety 4)] Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst syndrome), repairs damage to the Middle Jiao, and tonifies Qi. Grows on the north side of Mount Tai; can be harvested at any time.

[Man Zhu Shi (Variety 5)] Pungent in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily strengthens sinews and bones, stops Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst syndrome), eliminates hunger, and treats Yin Re Bu Zu (Insufficiency of Yin Heat). Also known as Ji Shi; also known as Dong Shi. Grows in Juan Mountain, Guangjiao State; it is dark green and lustrous.

[Man Zhu Shi (Variety 6)] Non-toxic. Primarily treats Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst syndrome) and prolongs life. Grows in Duling; resembles iron fat, with a yellow center.

[Man Zhu Shi (Variety 7)] Primarily lightens the body and delays aging. Also known as Jin Huang. Grows in Cangzhong on Pengjia Mountain in the sea; yellow like gold.

[Man Zhu Shi (Variety 8)] Sour in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats liu (diarrhea/leakage), tonifies Gan Qi (Liver Qi), brightens the eyes, lightens the body, and prolongs life. Grows between rocks in Wudu Mountain; pale greenish-white.

[Man Zhu Shi (Variety 9)] Bitter in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats dai xia (leukorrhea) in women, stops bleeding, lightens the body, and prolongs life. The texture resembles Shi Qi; grows among mountain rocks. In the category of Zhi herbs, there are Shi Liu Dan and Shi Zhong Huang Zi.

[Man Zhu Shi (Variety 10)] Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats ke ni qi (coughing and rebellious Qi). Grows among rocks; red like iron fat; harvested in April.

[Man Zhu Shi (Variety 11)] Sour in flavor. Primarily treats Bi (Obstruction syndrome) and blood-Qi disorders. Also known as Chi Ying; also known as Shi Xue. Red without grain patterns. Grows in Handan Mountain; resembles Jue Zi; harvested in February. In the Thirty-Six Waters Formula, it is called Zi He Shi.

[Man Zhu Shi (Variety 12)] Pungent in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats yin wei bi (impotence and obstruction), difficult urination, and benefits Jing and Qi. Grows in Lingyin; can be harvested at any time. Above are twenty-six types of Jade and Stone categories.

[Yu Sui] Sour in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily lightens the body, tonifies Qi, and stops thirst. Also known as Yu Sui. Grows on rocks; resembles pine trees, five or six cun high, with purple flowers; stems and leaves are used.

[Shu Shi] Sweet in flavor. Primarily treats han re (alternating chills and fever) and xin fan (vexation). Also known as Shu Shi. Grows in the waters below mountains and marshes in Dongjun Commandery. Five-colored, with juice and luster.

[Yin Jing] Sweet in flavor. Primarily tonifies the Qi of the Five Zang Organs, lightens the body, and prolongs life. Also known as Yin Jing. Emerges from rocks in June and July; greenish-yellow, glowing at night.

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