(《拾遗》)
【主治】夏月 死,以土积心口,少冷即易,气通则苏(藏器)。亦可以热土围脐旁,
令人尿脐中;仍用热土、大蒜等分,捣水去滓灌之,即活(时珍)。
十字道上土
【主治】主头面黄烂疮,同灶下土等分敷之(时珍)。
(《拾遗》)
【主治】恶疮出黄汁,取盐车边脂角上土涂之(藏器)。行人 死,取车轮土五钱,水
调澄清服,一碗即苏。又小儿初生,无肤色赤,因受胎未得土气也。取车辇土碾敷之,三日
后生肤(时珍)。
(《拾遗》)
【释名】时珍曰∶日中为市之处门闸极也。
【气味】无毒。
【主治】妇人易产,入月带之。产时,酒服一钱(藏器)。
(《拾遗》)
【释名】时珍曰∶限,即门阈也。
【气味】无毒。
【主治】产后腹痛,热酒服一钱。又治吹奶,和雄雀粪,暖酒服方寸匕(藏器)。
(《纲目》)
【集解】时珍曰∶此人家行步地上高起土也,乃人往来鞋履沾积而成者。技家言人宅有
此,主兴旺。
【主治】便毒初发,用生姜蘸醋,磨泥涂之(时珍)。
(《拾遗》)
【主治】适他方不伏水土,刮下,和水服,即止(藏器)。
(《拾遗》)
【气味】无毒。
【主治】腹痛暴卒,水服方寸匕(藏器)。胎衣不下,取宅中柱下土,研末,鸡子清和
服之(思邈)。
(From *Bencao Shiyi* / Supplement to Materia Medica)
[Indications] For sudden death of pedestrians in summer, pile this soil on the chest area; replace it with slightly cooled soil once, and revival will occur as qi circulation is restored (Sun Zangqi). Alternatively, surround the umbilicus with hot soil and induce urination into the navel; or mix equal parts of hot soil and garlic, pound into a paste, filter out the dregs, and administer orally for immediate revival (Li Shizhen).
Soil from Crossroads
[Indications] Mainly treats yellow discharging ulcers on the head and face; apply externally in equal proportions with Zaoxia Tu (Furnace Hearth Soil) (Li Shizhen).
(From *Bencao Shiyi*)
[Indications] Treats malignant sores exuding yellow fluid; apply soil collected from the corner of salt carts (Sun Zangqi). For pedestrians dying suddenly on the road, take five qian of soil from under the wheel, mix with water, let settle, clear the supernatant, and drink one bowl for immediate revival. Additionally, newborn infants with reddish skin lacking normal coloration are considered to have lacked "earth qi" during conception. Apply crushed soil from areas where carriages pass externally; normal skin generation occurs after three days (Li Shizhen).
(From *Bencao Shiyi*)
[Names] Li Shizhen states: This refers to the thickened earth at the gate threshold of places where markets are held during the day.
[Properties and Flavor] Non-toxic.
[Indications] Facilitates childbirth in women; wear it starting from the ninth month of pregnancy. During labor, administer one qian taken with wine (Sun Zangqi).
(From *Bencao Shiyi*)
[Names] Li Shizhen states: "Xian" refers to the door threshold.
[Properties and Flavor] Non-toxic.
[Indications] Treats postpartum abdominal pain; administer one qian with hot wine. Also treats Chuinai (Acute Mastitis); mix with male sparrow feces and administer one fangcunbi with warm wine (Sun Zangqi).
(From *Bencao Gangmu*)
[Collected Explanations] Li Shizhen states: This is raised earth on walking paths outside homes, accumulated from shoes of people coming and going. Geomancers say that having this soil in a residence indicates prosperity.
[Indications] For early-stage Biandu (Inguinal Abscess), grind the soil with vinegar applied via fresh ginger root and apply topically (Li Shizhen).
(From *Bencao Shiyi*)
[Indications] For maladaptation to local climate and water when traveling to other regions; scrape off some soil, mix with water, and ingest to stop discomfort (Sun Zangqi).
(From *Bencao Shiyi*)
[Properties and Flavor] Non-toxic.
[Indications] For sudden severe abdominal pain, administer one fangcunbi with water (Sun Zangqi). For retained placenta, take soil from under the pillars of the house, grind into powder, and ingest mixed with egg white (Sun Simiao).