（《拾遗》）
【释名】膏露（《纲目》）、瑞露（《纲目》）、天酒（《纲目》）、神浆。时珍曰∶按《瑞
应图》云∶甘露，美露也。神灵之精，仁瑞之泽，其凝如脂，其甘如饴，故有甘、膏、酒、
浆之名。《晋中兴书》云∶王者敬养耆老，则降于松柏；尊贤容众，则降于竹苇。《列星图》
云∶天乳一星明润，则甘露降。以上诸说，皆瑞气所感者也。《吕氏春秋》云∶水之美者，
三危之露。和之美者，揭雩之露，其色紫。《拾遗记》云∶昆仑之山有甘露，望之如丹，着
草木则皎莹如雪。《山海经》云∶诸沃之野，摇山之民，甘露是饮不寿者八百岁。《一统志》
云∶雅州蒙山常有甘露。以上诸说，皆方域常产者也。杜镐言∶甘露，非瑞也，乃草木将枯，
精华顿发于外，谓之雀饧，于理甚通。
【气味】甘，大寒，无毒。
【主治】食之润五脏，长年，不饥，神仙（藏器）。
（《拾遗》）
【集解】藏器曰∶生巴西绝域中，状如饧也。时珍曰∶按《方国志》云∶大食国秋时收
露，朝阳曝之，即成糖霜，盖此物也。又《一统志》云∶撒马儿罕地在西番，有小草丛生，
叶细如蓝，秋露凝其上，味如蜜，可熬为饧，夷人呼为达即古宾，盖甘露也。此与刺蜜相近，
又见果部。
【气味】甘，平，无毒。
【主治】胸膈诸热，明目止渴。（藏器）
(From *Bencao Shiyi* [Supplement to Materia Medica])
**[Names]** Gaolu (Paste Dew, from *Bencao Gangmu*), Ruilu (Auspicious Dew, from *Bencao Gangmu*), Tianjiu (Heavenly Wine, from *Bencao Gangmu*), Shenjiang (Divine Nectar). Li Shizhen states: According to the *Ruiying Tu* [Illustrated Book of Auspicious Omens], Ganlu is beautiful dew. It is the essence of spirits and the grace of benevolence; it coagulates like fat and tastes sweet as maltose syrup, hence the names Gan (Sweet), Gao (Paste), Jiu (Wine), and Jiang (Nectar). The *Jin Zhongxing Shu* [History of the Eastern Jin] records: If a ruler respectfully cares for the elderly, Ganlu descends upon pine and cypress trees; if he honors the worthy and embraces the masses, Ganlu descends upon bamboo and reeds. The *Liexing Tu* [Star Chart] records: When the star Tianru [Heaven's Breast] shines brightly and moistly, Ganlu descends. All the above theories attribute this to the influence of auspicious qi. The *Lüshi Chunqiu* [Master Lü's Spring and Autumn Annals] records: Among waters, the finest are the dew of Sanwei; among foods, the finest are the dew of Jieyu, which is purple in color. The *Shiyiji* [Records of Retrieval] records: On Mount Kunlun there is Ganlu; viewed from afar it resembles cinnabar, but when adhering to plants it is bright and white like snow. The *Shanhaijing* [Classic of Mountains and Seas] records: In the fertile lands, the people of Yao Mountain drink Ganlu; those who do not live long reach eight hundred years. The *Yitongzhi* [Comprehensive Gazetteer] records: Mengshan in Yazhou often has Ganlu. All the above theories refer to common local products. Du Hao stated: Ganlu is not an auspicious omen, but rather the moment when plants are about to wither, their essence suddenly emitting outward, called "Quexing" [Sparrow Syrup]; this explanation is quite logical.
**[Properties and Flavor]** Sweet, very cold in nature, non-toxic.
**[Indications]** Consumption moistens the Five Zang organs, prolongs life, prevents hunger, and renders one immortal like a deity. (Citing Zang Qi)
(From *Bencao Shiyi* [Supplement to Materia Medica])
**[Collected Explanations]** Zang Qi states: It grows in the remote regions of Baxi, resembling maltose syrup. Li Shizhen states: According to the *Fangguo Zhi* [Record of States], the Dashi Kingdom collects dew in autumn and dries it in the sun until it forms sugar frost; this is likely this substance. Furthermore, the *Yitongzhi* [Comprehensive Gazetteer] records: Samarkand is located in Western Fan, where small clumps of grass grow densely. The leaves are fine like indigo; autumn dew condenses on them, tasting like honey, and can be boiled into syrup. Locals call it "Daji Gubin," which is likely Ganlu. This is similar to Cimi [Thorn Honey], and is also mentioned in the Fruit section.
**[Properties and Flavor]** Sweet, neutral in nature, non-toxic.
**[Indications]** Treats various heat conditions in the chest and diaphragm, clears the eyes, and relieves thirst. (Citing Zang Qi)