（《纲目》）
【主治】人家动土犯禁，主小儿病气喘，但按九宫，看太阳在何宫，取其土煎汤饮之，
喘即定（时珍。出《正传》）。
【附录】执日天星上土 藏器曰∶取和薰草、柏叶以涂门户，方一尺，令盗贼不来。
执日六癸上土 时珍曰∶《抱朴子》云∶常以执日取六癸上土、市南门土、岁破土、月
建土，合作人，着朱鸟地上，辟盗。
二月上壬日土 藏器曰∶泥屋之四角，宜蚕。
清明日戌上土
时珍曰∶同狗毛作泥，涂房户内孔穴，蛇鼠诸虫永不入。
神后土
时珍曰∶逐月旦日取泥屋之四角，及塞鼠穴，一年鼠皆绝迹，此李处士禁鼠法也。神后，
正月起申，顺行十二辰。
（《拾遗》）
【释名】时珍曰∶《月令》∶天子以元日祈谷于上帝，亲载耒耜，率三公、九卿、诸侯、
大夫躬耕。天子三推，三公五推，卿、诸侯九推。反执爵于太寝，命曰劳酒。
【气味】无毒。
【主治】水服，主惊悸癫邪，安神定魄强志。藏之，入官不惧，利见大官，宜婚市。王
者封禅五色土次之（藏器）。
【附录】社稷坛土 藏器曰∶牧宰临官，自取涂门户，令盗贼不入境也。
春牛土 藏器曰∶收角上土置户上，令人宜田。
时珍曰∶宋时立春日进春牛，御药院取牛睛以充眼药。今人鞭春时，庶民争取牛土，云
宜蚕；取土撒檐下，云辟蚰蜒。
富家土 藏器曰∶七月丑日，取中庭土泥灶，令人富。勿令人知。时珍曰∶除日取富家
田中土泥灶，招吉。
亭部中土 时珍曰∶取作泥涂灶，水火盗贼不经；涂屋四角，鼠不食蚕；涂仓 ，鼠不
食稻；塞穴百日，鼠皆绝去。出《阴阳杂书》云。
(From *Bencao Gangmu* [Compendium of Materia Medica])
【Indications】For folk earth-moving activities that violate taboos, it treats pediatric asthma. One need only apply the Nine Palaces method to observe which palace the Taiyang (Sun) star resides in, take the earth from that location, decoct it in water, and drink it; the asthma will immediately subside. (Li Shizhen, citing *Zhengzhuan*).
【Appendix】Earth from the Tianxing position on a Zhi day Chen Cangqi stated: Take this earth, mix it with Xuncao (Agastache rugosa) and Baiye (Cupressus leaf), and apply it to doors and windows over an area of one square chi; this prevents thieves from entering.
Earth from the Liugui positions on a Zhi day Li Shizhen stated: According to *Baopuzi*, on a "Zhi" day, collect earth from the Liugui positions, the south gate of the market, the Sui Po (Year Breaker) position, and the Yue Jian (Month Builder) position. Mix them together to form human figures, place them on the ground at the Zhu Niao (Vermilion Bird) position, and this wards off thieves.
Earth from Ren days in the second month Chen Cangqi stated: Use this mud to plaster the four corners of the house; this is favorable for silkworm rearing.
Earth from Xu hours on Qingming Day Li Shizhen stated: Mix it with dog hair to make mud, and apply it to holes within the house; snakes, rats, and other insects will never enter.
Shenhou Earth Li Shizhen stated: On the first day of each month, take this mud to plaster the four corners of the house and block rat holes; rats will disappear entirely within a year. This is the rat-repelling method of Scholar Li. "Shenhou" refers to the Earthly Branch Shen (Monkey); starting from the first lunar month at Shen, it proceeds clockwise through the twelve Earthly Branches.
(From *Bencao Shiyi* [Supplement to Materia Medica])
【Etymology】Li Shizhen stated: According to *Liji · Yueling* (Record of Rites · Monthly Ordinances): On the first day of the year, the Son of Heaven prays to Shangdi (High God) for grain harvests, personally driving the lei si (plow), accompanied by the Three Dukes, Nine Ministers, feudal lords, and high officials who plow themselves. The Son of Heaven pushes the plow three times, the Three Dukes five times, and the Ministers and Lords nine times. Returning to the Taiqin hall, they hold wine cups, designated as Laojiu (Reward Wine).
【Nature and Flavor】Non-toxic.
【Indications】Taken orally with water, it treats palpitations, mania, and evil spirits; it calms the spirit, stabilizes the soul, and strengthens the will. Storing this earth ensures fearlessness when taking office, facilitates meetings with high officials, and is auspicious for marriage and commerce. The Five-Colored Earth used by emperors during Fengshan sacrifices is secondary to this. (Chen Cangqi).
【Appendix】Sheji Altar Earth Chen Cangqi stated: Local magistrates upon assuming office should take this earth to plaster their doors and gates, preventing thieves from entering the jurisdiction.
Chunniu Earth Chen Cangqi stated: Collect earth from the horn of the Spring Ox and place it above the doorpost; this makes people suitable for farming.
Li Shizhen stated: During the Song Dynasty, when the Spring Ox was presented on Lichun (Start of Spring), the Imperial Pharmacy collected ox eyeballs for use as eye medicine. Nowadays, when people whip the Spring Ox, commoners compete to take the earth from the ox, claiming it benefits silkworm rearing; others scatter earth under eaves to repel house centipedes (Youyan).
Fujia Earth Chen Cangqi stated: On Chou days in the seventh month, take earth from the central courtyard to mix mud for building stoves; this brings wealth. Do not let others know. Li Shizhen stated: On Chu days (Days of Removal), take earth from the fields of wealthy families to mix mud for building stoves, attracting good fortune.
Tingbu Central Earth Li Shizhen stated: Take this earth to mix mud for plastering stoves; fire, water disasters, and thieves will not pass by. Plaster the four corners of the house, and rats will not eat silkworms. Plaster the granary, and rats will not eat rice. Block holes for one hundred days, and rats will completely disappear. Cited from *Yinyang Zashu*.