以醋和如麦饭,袋盛,先刺腋下脉去血,封之,攻腋臭神效。又熬使极热,投酒中,服
五合,日三,主贼风反折。
又烧赤铜五斤,内酒二斗中百遍,服同前,主贼风甚验。(新附)
味酸,寒,有小毒。主疔肿恶疮,马驴脊疮、臭腋、石上水磨取汁涂臭腋,其疔肿末之,
敷
平,无毒。主妇人带下、白崩,止呕吐逆,破血,止血。水磨,涂疮灭瘢。广州者良,
余皆不如。(新附)
寒,无毒。以水煮及渍汁饮,止消渴。取屋上年久者良。(新附)
以水煮汁饮之。主淋有效,妇人难产,两手各把一枚,主产难立验。出零陵。
俗云因雷雨则从石穴中出,随雨飞坠者,妄也。永州祁阳县西北百一十五里土冈上,掘
深丈余取之。形似蚶而小,
坚重如石也。(新附)
味酸,平。主明目,补肝气,安精魂,仁恕。久食轻身不老,延年神仙。一名龙芝。生
太山。
〔谨案〕不忘强志。
味苦,平。主胸中结,益心气,补中,增智慧,不忘。久食轻身不老,延年神仙。一名
丹芝。生霍山。
南岳本是衡山,汉武帝始以小霍山代之,非正也。此则应生衡山也。
〔谨案〕安心神。
Mix the copper filings with vinegar until they resemble wheat paste, place them in a bag. First, puncture the pulse point under the armpit to release blood, then apply the bag to seal the area; this is highly effective for treating axillary odor (bromhidrosis). Alternatively, heat the copper filings until extremely hot, pour them into wine, and take five he (approx. 50 ml) per dose, three times daily; this treats twister wind (zei feng) causing limb spasms and reversal.
Additionally, burn five jin of red copper, immerse it in two dou of wine one hundred times, and take as before; this is very effective for treating severe twister wind. (Newly added)
Taste: sour; Nature: cold; Toxicity: slightly toxic. Treats carbuncles, malignant sores, sores on the backs of horses and donkeys, and axillary odor. Grind the water stone found on rocks to extract juice and apply to the armpits to remove odor; grind the copper filings into powder and apply to carbuncles to flatten them. Non-toxic. Treats leukorrhea and white collapse (excessive vaginal discharge resembling flooding) in women, stops vomiting and rebellious qi, breaks blood stasis, and stops bleeding. Grind with water and apply to sores to eliminate scars. Those from Guangzhou are superior; others are inferior. (Newly added)
Nature: cold; Toxicity: non-toxic. Boil in water or soak to extract juice and drink; stops xiao ke (wasting-thirst syndrome). Those accumulated under eaves for many years are best. (Newly added)
Boil in water to extract juice and drink. Effective for lin syndrome (dysuria); for difficult childbirth, hold one piece in each hand, which immediately verifies ease of delivery. Originates from Lingling. Folklore claims they fall from rock caves during thunderstorms, which is false. They are dug up from earth mounds over ten zhang deep, located 115 li northwest of Qiyang County, Yongzhou. The shape resembles a clam but is smaller, hard and heavy like stone. (Newly added)
Treats abdominal pain, dysphagia (ye), sudden evil qi attack (zhong e), epistaxis (nosebleed), and soft sores in children. (Newly added)
Taste: sour; Nature: neutral. Brightens the eyes, supplements liver qi, calms the jing and hun (spiritual aspects), and fosters benevolence and forgiveness. Long-term consumption lightens the body, prevents aging, extends life, and leads to immortality. Also known as Long Zhi (Dragon Mushroom). Grows on Mount Tai.
[Note] Wang Bu Liu Xing (Vaccaria Seed) strengthens memory.
Taste: bitter; Nature: neutral. Treats knotting in the chest, benefits heart qi, tonifies the middle jiao, increases wisdom, and prevents forgetfulness. Long-term consumption lightens the body, prevents aging, extends life, and leads to immortality. Also known as Dan Zhi (Red Mushroom). Grows on Mount Huo.
The Southern Peak was originally Hengshan; Emperor Wu of Han substituted Xiaohuo Mountain, which is incorrect. This mushroom should grow on Hengshan.
[Note] Calms the heart spirit.
Taste: sweet; Nature: neutral. Treats various evils in the heart and abdomen, benefits spleen qi, calms the mind, and fosters loyalty, trust, and joy. Long-term consumption lightens the body, prevents aging, extends life, and leads to immortality. Also known as Jin Zhi (Gold Mushroom). Grows on Mount Song.