乳石发动。各有方剂。以对病症。固有疾势异常。诸药所不能治者。因别叙备用之法。
方
葳蕤酒（出圣济总录）治乳石发动。诸药不效。
葳蕤 升麻 荠 人参（各三两） 大黄（锉炒） 栀子仁 芒硝 甘草（炙锉各二
两）
黄芩
脂（腊月者
三两）
无灰
酒二升
每服取
豆豉酒（出圣惠方）治乳石发动。诸药不治。
醇酒（二升） 豉（五合） 上同煮沸。热澄清。旋饮一盏良。
治乳石发。热困。诸药不效者。（出圣惠方）
猪脂（五合成炼者） 芒硝（四分） 上以水三升。入葱白五合。切。豉心三合。同煮
取一
升。
治乳石发。诸药疗不瘥者。（出圣济总录）
用硝石明白者一块。如杏子大。不拘时。逐旋含化咽津。
凡人春服小续命汤五剂。及诸补散各一剂。夏大热则服肾沥汤三剂。秋服黄 等丸一两
剂。
不
故
初御药。皆先草木。次石。是为将药之大较也。所谓精粗相代。阶粗以至精者也。夫人从少
至长。休息五谷。不可一朝顿遗之。凡服药物。为益迟微。则无充饥之验。然积年不已。方
能骨髓填实。五谷居然而自断。今人多望朝夕之效。求目下之应。藏府未充。便以绝谷气。
使除药。未有用。又将御衣形神。与俗无别。以此致弊。胡不左哉。服饵大体。皆有次第。
不知其术者。非止交有所损。卒亦不得其力。故服饵大法。必先去三虫。三虫既去。次服草
药。好得药力。次服木药。好得力讫。次服石药。根据此次第。乃得遂其药性。庶其安稳。可
以延龄矣。
稽康之论养生曰。世或谓神仙可以学得。不死可以力致。又曰。上寿百二十。古今所同。
过
至
仙
金碧参同。其为养生引年之道。皆一道也。而独以神仙为不可学。则非也。黄帝问道于广成
子。广成子曰。无视无听。 神以静。形将自正。必静必清。无劳汝形。无摇汝精。乃可长
生。所谓道者。如此而已。若夫飞丹炼石。导引按跷。与夫服气辟谷。皆神仙之术所不废者
The activation of mineral drugs (Shishi, mineral-based prescriptions) has specific formulas to address the symptoms. Although there are cases where the disease progression is abnormal and cannot be cured by various medicines, alternative methods are recorded for reference.
Formulas
Weirui Jiu (Cordis Polygonati Odorati Wine, from *Shengji Zonglu*) treats the activation of mineral drugs when other medicines are ineffective.
Cordis Polygonati Odorati (Weirui), Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma), Shepherd's Purse (Ji), Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen) (each 3 liang); Rheum Palmatum Radix et Rhizoma (Dahuang) (crushed and stir-fried), Gardeniae Fructus (Zhizi Ren), Natrii Sulfas (Mangxiao), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (roasted and crushed, each 2 liang); Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin); Pig lard (Zhi, made in the twelfth lunar month, 3 liang); Pure wine (Wuhui jiu, 2 sheng).
Take a portion per dose.
Douchi Jiu (Fermented Soybean Wine, from *Shenghui Fang*) treats the activation of mineral drugs when other medicines are ineffective.
Pure wine (2 sheng), Fermented soybeans (Douchi, 5 he). Boil together until hot, clarify while hot, and drink one cup promptly for good effect.
Treats mineral drug activation with heat distress, when other medicines are ineffective (from *Shenghui Fang*).
Pig lard (5 cheng, refined), Natrii Sulfas (Mangxiao, 4 fen). Add water 3 sheng, add 5 he of scallion white (cut), and 3 he of fermented soybean heart. Boil together to obtain 1 sheng.
Treats mineral drug activation when other treatments fail to cure (from *Shengji Zonglu*).
Take a piece of clear Natrii Nitras (Xiaoshi), size of an apricot kernel. At any time, slowly dissolve in the mouth and swallow the saliva.
Generally, in spring, take Xiao Xuming Tang (Minor Continuation Life Decoction) for five doses, and various tonic powders for one dose each. In summer, during intense heat, take Shenli Tang (Kidney Drip Decoction) for three doses. In autumn, take Huang... Wan (Yellow... Pill) for one dose of 1 liang.
Not
Therefore
Initially, taking medicinal substances follows the order: first herbal plants (Caomu), then minerals (Shi). This is the general principle of medication. It implies substituting coarse elements with refined ones, progressing from coarse to fine. From youth to adulthood, one rests from grains (Wugu, staple cereals). One cannot abruptly abandon them overnight. Taking medicine yields benefits that are slow and subtle; thus, it does not provide immediate satiety. However, accumulating over years without cessation eventually fills the marrow. Only then can grains be naturally discontinued. Nowadays, people often expect results within days or months, seeking immediate effects. Before the zang-fu organs are sufficiently filled, they cut off grain intake. The removed medicines are unused. Their clothing, diet, form, and spirit remain indistinguishable from the secular world. Thus,弊端 arise. Is this not deviant? The general practice of ingesting medicinal substances has a sequence. Those who do not know the method not only suffer mutual damage but ultimately fail to gain its efficacy. Therefore, the major law of ingestion must first eliminate the Three Worms (San Chong). Once the Three Worms are removed, take herbal grasses (Caoyao) to acquire medicinal power. Then take herbal trees (Muyao) to fully utilize the power. Finally, take mineral drugs (Shiyao). Following this sequence allows one to comply with the nature of the drugs, ensuring stability and longevity.
Ji Kang discussed health preservation, stating: Some say immortals can be learned, and immortality achieved through effort. He also said: A maximum lifespan of 120 years is common throughout history. Exceeding this leads to
Immortal status.
Jinbi Cantong (Golden Jade Unity) represents the way of health preservation and longevity. All are one path. To claim that immortals cannot be learned is incorrect. The Yellow Emperor asked Guangchengzi about the Dao. Guangchengzi said: Do not look, do not listen. Let your spirit be tranquil. Your form will naturally rectify. Be still and pure. Do not exhaust your form. Do not agitate your essence. Thus, you can achieve long life. The so-called Dao is merely this. As for refining elixirs, guiding and pressing (Daoyin Anqiao), and swallowing qi while abstaining from grains (Fqi Bigu), these are all practices not abandoned by the art of becoming immortal.