(音急。《纲目》)
【释名】煤赭。时珍曰∶此是烧锻石窑中流结土渣也,轻虚而色赭。
【主治】妇人鳖瘕,及头上诸疮。凡人生痰核如指大红肿者,为末,以菜子油调搽,其
肿即消;或出脓,以膏药贴之(时珍)。
【附方】新一。
白秃腊梨∶灰窑内烧过红土墼四两,百草霜一两,雄黄一两,胆矾六钱,榆皮三钱,轻
粉一钱。为末,猪胆汁调,剃头后搽之,百发百中,神方也。(《陆氏积德堂方》)
(《纲目》)
【释名】销金银锅。
吴人收瓷器屑,碓舂为末,筛澄取粉,呼为滓粉,用胶水和剂作锅,以销金银者。
【主治】偏坠疝气,研末,热酒调服二钱。又主炼眉疮、汤火疮,研末,入轻粉少许敷
之。锅上黝,烂肉(时珍)。
(《纲目》)
【集解】时珍曰∶沙土埏埴烧成者。
【主治】消积块黄肿,用年久者,研末,水飞过,作丸,每酒服五钱(时珍)。
(《唐本草》)
【集解】恭曰∶定州者良,余皆不如。时珍曰∶此以白土为坯,坯烧成者,古人以代白
垩用。今饶州者,亦良。
【气味】平,无毒。
【主治】妇人带下白崩,止呕吐,破血止血。水磨,涂疮灭瘢(《唐本》)。
研末,敷痈肿,可代针。又点目,去翳(时珍)。
【附方】旧二,新七。鼻衄不止∶定州白瓷细末,吹少许,立止。(《经验方》)
吐血不止∶上色白瓷器末二钱,皂荚子仁煎汤下,连服三服,即愈。(《圣济录》)小便
淋痛∶真定瓷器( 研)二两,生熟地黄末各一两。每用二钱,木通煎汤服。(《传信适用方》)
一切 ∶处州瓷器为末。发时用二钱,以手指点津液蘸药,点舌下咽之,即效。(《普济
方》)目生翳膜∶用细料白瓷钟一个,大火 过,研末,纸筛,加雄黄二分,为末。早晚各
点少许,不可多用,牛角簪拨出翳膜为妙。若红,用人退末点四角,即愈。(孙天仁《集效
方》)身面白丹∶白瓷瓦末,和猪脂涂之。(《梅师方》)赤黑丹疥,或痒或燥,不急治,遍
身即死。白瓷末,猪脂和涂之。(《圣济录》)汤火伤灼∶《多能鄙事》∶用青瓷碗片为末,水
飞过,和桐油敷,数次瘥。《活幼口议》∶用景德镇瓷器打碎,埋灶内,炭火铺上,一夜取出,
去火毒,为末,入黄丹少许敷之,立愈。
(Ji [sound]. *Bencao Gangmu*)
**Synonyms**: Meizhe. Li Shizhen stated: This is the slag of earth that flows and solidifies in a stone kiln used for firing; it is light, porous, and has a hematite color.
**Indications**: Biemia (abdominal masses resembling a turtle) in women, and various sores on the head. For phlegm nodules arising in people, about the size of a finger and presenting with redness and swelling, grind into powder, mix with rapeseed oil, and apply topically; the swelling will subside immediately. If pus discharges, apply a plaster (Li Shizhen).
**Supplementary Formulas**: One new formula.
For White Baldness (Baitu): Four liang of earth bricks fired red inside an ash kiln, one liang of Baicaoshuang (soot from hundred herbs), one liang of Xionghuang (Realgar), six qian of Danfan (Chalcanthite), three qian of Yupi (Elm bark), and one qian of Qingfen (Calomel). Grind into powder, mix with pig bile, and apply after shaving the head. It is infallible and a divine formula (*Lu Shi Jide Tang Fang*).
(*Bencao Gangmu*)
**Synonyms**: Crucible for smelting gold and silver.
People in Wu collect fragments of porcelain, pound them into powder using a mortar, sift and clarify to obtain the fine powder, called Zifen. Mixed with glue and kneaded, it forms a crucible used for smelting gold and silver.
**Indications**: Unilateral hernia (Pianzhui Shanqi). Grind into powder, take two qian mixed with hot wine. It also treats Lianmei sore and scalds/burns. Grind into powder, add a small amount of Qingfen (Calomel), and apply topically. The black glaze on the pot can slough off necrotic flesh (Li Shizhen).
(*Bencao Gangmu*)
**Explanation**: Li Shizhen stated: Made by mixing sandy soil and clay and firing it.
**Indications**: Resolves accumulations causing yellowish swelling. Use aged pieces, grind into powder, process by water flotation, make into pills, and take five qian with wine each time (Li Shizhen).
(*Tang Bencao*)
**Explanation**: Su Gong stated: Those from Dingzhou are the best; others are inferior. Li Shizhen stated: This is made from white clay as the body, fired into shape. In ancient times, it was used to replace Bai'e (chalk). Those from Raozhou are also excellent.
**Flavor and Toxicity**: Neutral, non-toxic.
**Indications**: Leukorrhea and white flooding in women; stops vomiting; invigorates blood and stops bleeding. Grind with water and apply to sores to remove scars (*Tang Bencao*).
Grind into powder and apply to carbuncles and swellings; it can substitute for acupuncture drainage. Also, instill into the eyes to remove nebulae (Li Shizhen).
**Supplementary Formulas**: Two old formulas, seven new formulas.
Epistaxis unceasing: Blow a small amount of fine powder from Dingzhou white porcelain into the nose; bleeding stops immediately (*Jingyan Fang*).
Hematemesis unceasing: Take two qian of high-quality white porcelain powder, swallow with decoction of Gengjia Zi Ren (Seeds of Gleditsia sinensis); take three doses consecutively for cure (*Shengji Lu*).
Dysuria with pain: Take two liang of Zhending porcelain (ground), one liang each of raw and cooked Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix). Take two qian per dose, swallowed with Tongcao (Akebia Decoction) (*Chuanxin Shiyong Fang*).
All kinds of ulcers: Grind Chuzhou porcelain into powder. At onset, take two qian, dip fingers in saliva to moisten the powder, and apply under the tongue to be swallowed; effective immediately (*Puji Fang*).
Nebula forming in eyes: Use one fine white porcelain bell, calcine over strong fire, grind into powder, sieve through paper, add two fen of Xionghuang (Realgar), and grind into powder. Instill a small amount morning and evening; do not use excessively. It is advisable to use a buffalo horn hairpin to mechanically remove the nebula. If redness occurs, instill Ren Tui Mo (Human Dander Powder) at the four corners; it cures immediately (Sun Tianren *Jixiao Fang*).
White Dan on body: Mix Bai Ci Wa Mo (Powder of white porcelain tiles) with Zhu Zhi (Pig fat) and apply (*Meishi Fang*).
Red or black Dan and scabies, whether itching or dry; if not treated urgently, death ensues throughout the body. Mix Bai Ci Mo (White porcelain powder) with Zhu Zhi (Pig fat) and apply (*Shengji Lu*).
Scalds and burns: *Duoneng Bisshi* records: Grind green porcelain bowl fragments into powder, process by water flotation, mix with Tongyou (Tung oil), and apply; heals after several applications. *Huoyou Kouyi* records: Crush Jingdezhen porcelain, bury in the stove, cover with charcoal fire, leave overnight, then remove to eliminate fire toxicity, grind into powder, add a small amount of Huangdan (Lead monoxide), and apply; heals immediately.