（《拾遗》）
【校正】并入《本经》锡铜镜鼻。
【释名】鉴、照子。
时珍曰∶镜者，景也，有光景也。鉴者，监也，监于前也。《轩辕内传》言∶帝会王母，
铸镜十二，随月用之。此镜之始也，或云始于尧臣尹寿。
【气味】辛，无毒。
大明曰∶平，微毒。
【主治】惊痫邪气，小儿诸恶，煮汁和诸药煮服，文本弥古者佳（藏器）。辟一切邪魅，
女人鬼交，飞尸蛊毒，催生，及治暴心痛，并火烧淬酒服。百虫入耳鼻中，将镜就敲之，即
出（大明）。小儿疝气肿硬，煮汁服（时珍）。
【发明】时珍曰∶镜乃金水之精，内明外暗。古镜如古剑，若有神明，故能辟邪魅忤恶。
凡人家宜悬大镜，可辟邪魅。《刘根传》云∶人思形状，可以长生。用九寸明镜照面，熟视
令自识己身形，久则身神不散，疾患不入。葛洪《抱朴子》云∶万物之老者，其精悉能托人
形惑人，唯不能易镜中真形。故道士入山，以明镜径九寸以上者背之，则邪魅不敢近，自见
其形，必反却走。转镜对之，视有踵者山神，无踵者老魅也。群书所载，古镜灵异，往往可
证，谩撮于左方∶《龙江录》云∶汉宣帝有宝镜，如八铢钱，能见妖魅，帝常佩之。
《异闻记》云∶隋时王度有一镜，岁疫令持镜诣里中，有疾者，照之即愈。《樵牧闲谈》
云∶孟昶时张敌得一古镜，径尺余，光照寝室如烛，举家无疾，号无疾镜。《西京杂记》云∶
汉高祖得始皇方镜，广四尺，高五尺，表里有明，照之则影倒见，以手捧心，可见肠胃五脏；
人疾病照之，则知病之所在；女子有邪心，则胆张心动。《酉阳杂俎》云∶无劳县舞溪石窟
有方镜，径丈，照人五脏，云是始皇照骨镜。《松窗录》云∶叶法善有一铁镜，照物如水。
人有疾病，照见脏腑。《宋史》云∶秦宁县耕夫得镜，浓三寸，径尺二，照见水底，与日争
辉。病热者照之，心骨生寒。《云仙录》云∶京师王氏有镜六鼻，常有云烟，照之则左右前
三方事皆见。黄巢将至，照之，兵甲如在目前。《笔谈》云∶吴僧一镜，照之知未来吉凶出
处。又有火镜取火，水镜取水，皆镜之异者也。
【附方】新一。
小儿夜啼∶明鉴挂床脚上。（《圣惠方》）
锡铜镜鼻（《本经》下品）
【释名】弘景曰∶
此物与胡粉异类而共条者，古无纯铜作镜，皆用锡杂之，即今破古铜镜鼻尔。用之当烧
赤纳酒中。若醯中出入百遍，乃可捣也。
志曰∶凡铸镜皆用锡，不尔即不明白，故言锡铜镜鼻，今广陵者为胜。
时珍曰∶锡铜相和，得水浇之极硬，故铸镜用之。《考工记》云∶金锡相半，谓之鉴燧
之剂，是也。
【气味】酸，平，无毒。
权曰∶微寒。
《药诀》曰∶冷，无毒。
【主治】女子血闭症瘕，伏肠绝孕（《本经》）。
伏尸邪气（《别录》）。产后余疹刺痛，三十六候，取七枚投醋中熬，呷之。亦可入当归、
芍药煎服（甄权）。
【附方】新一。
小儿客忤，面青惊痛。铜照子鼻烧赤，少酒淬过，与儿饮。（《圣惠方》）
镜锈（即镜上绿也。俗名杨妃垢）
【主治】腋臭，又疗下疳疮，同五倍子末等分，米泔洗后敷之（时珍）。
(From *Bencao Shiyi* [Supplement to Materia Medica])
[Correction] Merged into the entry for Tin-Copper Mirror Nose in *Shennong Bencao Jing* [Divine Farmer's Materia Medica].
[Names] Jian (Mirror), Zhaozi (Reflecting Child/Mirror).
Li Shizhen said: "Jing" (Mirror) is related to "Jing" (Scene/Light), implying light and shadow. "Jian" (Mirror/Reflection) is related to "Jian" (Monitor/Inspect), meaning to inspect the past. *Xuanyuan Neizhuan* [Inner Biography of the Yellow Emperor] records: The Emperor met the Queen Mother of the West and cast twelve mirrors, using them according to the months. This marks the beginning of mirrors; some say it started with Yin Shou, a minister of Emperor Yao.
[Properties and Flavor] Pungent, non-toxic.
Tang Shenwei (Da Ming) said: Neutral, slightly toxic.
[Indications] For fright-epilepsy and evil qi, various severe conditions in children; boil the liquid and take with other medicines; older mirrors are better (Zang Qi). To repel all evil spirits and demons, treat "ghost intercourse" in women, Feishi [Flying Corpse] and Gu poison, facilitate childbirth, and treat sudden heart pain; also taken as wine quenched from red-hot mirrors. If insects enter the ears or nose, strike near the mirror, and they will exit (Da Ming). For pediatric hernia with swelling and hardness, drink the boiled liquid (Li Shizhen).
[Elucidation] Li Shizhen said: Mirrors are the essence of Metal and Water, bright inside and dark outside. Ancient mirrors are like ancient swords; if they possess divine spirit, they can repel evil spirits and malevolent influences. It is advisable for households to hang large mirrors to repel evil spirits. *Liu Gen Zhuan* [Biography of Liu Gen] states: One who contemplates their own form can achieve longevity. Using a nine-cun bright mirror to face oneself, gazing intently until one recognizes one's own shape, over time the body-spirit remains undissipated, and diseases do not enter. Ge Hong's *Baopuzi* [Master Who Embraces Simplicity] states: Old things often have spirits that can assume human forms to confuse people, but they cannot change their true form in the mirror. Therefore, Daoists entering mountains carry a bright mirror with a diameter of at least nine cun on their backs; evil spirits dare not approach, and one can see their true forms, causing them to flee. Turning the mirror towards them, those with heels are mountain deities, while those without heels are old demons. Records in various books confirm the spiritual nature of ancient mirrors; excerpts are listed below: *Longjiang Lu* [Record of Longjiang] states: Emperor Xuan of Han had a treasure mirror, the size of an eight-zhu coin, which could see demons; the emperor often wore it. *Yiwén Ji* [Record of Strange Tales] states: During the Sui dynasty, Wang Du possessed a mirror; during epidemics, he would take the mirror to the village, and those who were ill would be cured upon being reflected. *Qiaomu Xiantan* [Idle Talk of Woodcutters and Shepherds] states: During Meng Chang's reign, Zhang Di obtained an ancient mirror with a diameter of over one chi, illuminating the bedroom like a candle; the whole family remained healthy, known as the "Disease-Free Mirror." *Xijing Zaji* [Miscellaneous Records from the Western Capital] states: Gaozu of Han obtained a square mirror from Qin Shi Huang, four chi wide and five chi high, transparent inside and out; reflections appeared inverted, and by holding the heart, one could see the intestines, stomach, and five zang organs; when reflecting the sick, the location of the disease could be known; if a woman harbored illicit desires, her gallbladder would expand and heart palpitate. *Youyang Zazu* [Miscellaneous Morsels from Youyang] states: In Wulao County, Wuxi Cave, there was a square mirror one zhang in diameter that could reflect the five zang organs, said to be Qin Shi Huang's Bone-Reflecting Mirror. *Songchuang Lu* [Record of Pine Windows] states: Ye Fashan had an iron mirror that reflected objects like water; when people were ill, their internal organs could be seen. *History of Song* states: A farmer in Qinning County found a mirror three cun thick and 1.2 chi in diameter; it reflected the bottom of water and competed with the sun's brilliance; when held by those with feverish heat, it generated coldness in the heart and bones. *Yunxian Lu* [Record of Cloud Immortals] states: The Wang family in the capital had six-nosed mirrors that often emitted clouds and smoke; reflecting them revealed events in the left, right, front, and three directions; when Huang Chao approached, weapons and armor appeared as if present. *Bitan* [Brush Talks] states: A monk in Wu possessed a mirror that revealed future fortune and misfortune; there were also fire-mirrors to start fires and water-mirrors to collect water, all strange types of mirrors.
[Attached Prescriptions] New prescription.
Pediatric night crying: Hang a bright mirror on the foot of the bed (*Shenghui Fang* [Prescriptions of Holy Grace]).
Tin-Copper Mirror Nose (*Benjing* Lower Grade)
[Names] Tao Hongjing said:
This substance belongs to a different category but shares the same lineage with Hufen [Lead White]; in ancient times, no pure copper mirrors were made, tin was always mixed in, which corresponds to the nose of broken ancient copper mirrors today. When used, it should be heated red and quenched in wine. If dipped in vinegar a hundred times, it can then be ground.
Su Song said: All mirrors are cast with tin; otherwise, they are not bright. Hence it is called Tin-Copper Mirror Nose; those from Guangling are superior.
Li Shizhen said: When tin and copper are combined and cooled with water, they become extremely hard, hence used for casting mirrors. *Kaogongji* [Artificers' Record] states: Equal parts metal and tin are called the agent for making mirrors and fire-starting tools, which refers to this.
[Properties and Flavor] Sour, neutral, non-toxic.
Zhen Quan said: Slightly cold.
*Yaojue* [Medical Aphorisms] said: Cold, non-toxic.
[Indications] For amenorrhea due to blood stasis and abdominal masses, Fu Shi [Hidden Corpse] and evil qi (*Benjing*).
For postpartum residual rashes and stabbing pain, thirty-six syndromes; take seven pieces, roast in vinegar, and sip (*Zhen Quan*). Can also be decocted with Danggui [Angelicae Sinensis Radix] and Shaoyao [Paeoniae Radix] (*Zhen Quan*).
[Attached Prescriptions] New prescription.
Pediatric Ke Wu [Guest Disturbance], cyanotic face, fright and pain. Heat the copper mirror nose until red, quench in a small amount of wine, and give to the infant (*Shenghui Fang*).
Mirror Rust (Green rust on mirrors. Commonly known as Yang Fei Gou [Concubine Yang's Dirt])
[Indications] For axillary osmidrosis [body odor], and also treats chancre; mix equally with powder of Wubeizi [Galla Chinensis], wash with rice water, and apply (Li Shizhen).