（《拾遗》）
【集解】藏器曰∶陶氏谓铁落为铁浆，非也。此乃取诸铁于器中，以水浸之，经久色青
沫出，即堪染皂者。
承曰∶铁浆，是以生铁渍水服饵者。旋入新水，日久铁上生黄膏，则力愈胜。唐太妃所
服者，乃此也。若以染皂者为浆，其酸苦臭涩不可近，矧服食乎？
【气味】咸，寒，无毒。
【主治】镇心明目。主癫痫发热，急黄狂走，六畜癫狂，人为蛇、犬、虎、野狼、毒恶虫
等啮，服之毒不入内也。兼解诸毒入腹（藏器）。
【附方】旧二，新三。
时气生疮胸中热。铁浆饮之。（《梅师方》）
一切疔疮∶铁浆，日饮一升。（《千金方》）
发背初起∶铁浆饮二升，取利。（《外台秘要》）
蛇皮恶疮∶铁浆，频涂之。（《谈野翁方》）
漆疮作痒∶铁浆，频洗，愈。（《外台》）
（《纲目》）
【集解】时珍曰∶旧本铁器条繁，今撮为一。大抵皆是借其气，平木解毒重坠，无他义
也。
铁杵（《拾遗》。即药杵也）
【气味】无毒。
【主治】妇人横产，胞衣不下，烧赤淬酒饮，自顺（藏器）。
铁秤锤（宋《开宝》）
【气味】辛，温，无毒。
【主治】贼风。止产后血瘕腹痛，及喉痹热塞，烧赤淬酒，热饮（《开宝》）。治男子疝
痛，女子心腹妊娠胀满，漏胎，猝下血（《时珍》）。
【附方】新四。
喉痹肿痛∶菖蒲根嚼汁，烧秤锤淬一杯，饮之。（《普济方》）
舌肿咽痛，咽生息肉，舌肿。秤锤烧赤，淬醋一盏，咽之。（《圣惠方》）
误吞竹木∶秤锤烧红，淬酒饮之。（《集玄方》）
便毒初起，极力提起，令有声。以铁秤锤摩压一夜，即散。（《集简方》）
(From *Bencao Shiyi* [Supplement to Materia Medica])
[Ji Jie] Chen Cangqi stated: Tao Hongjing claimed that Tieluo (Iron Filings) is Tiejiang (Iron Slurry), which is incorrect. Tiejiang is obtained by soaking various iron vessels in water for a long time until the water turns green and foam appears; this liquid can be used to dye cloth black.
Li Shizhen stated: Tiejiang refers to water in which raw iron has been soaked, intended for human consumption. If fresh water is added periodically, over time a yellow paste forms on the iron surface, enhancing its efficacy. The preparation consumed by the Grand Empress Dowager of the Tang Dynasty was of this type. If one uses the water from dyeing cloth as medicinal slurry, it would be sour, bitter, foul-smelling, and astringent, making it unbearable to approach, let alone ingest.
[Qi Wei] Salty, cold, non-toxic.
[ Zhu Zhi] Calms the heart and brightens the eyes. Indicated for epilepsy with fever, Ji Huang (acute severe jaundice) accompanied by manic running, madness in livestock, and bites from snakes, dogs, tigers, wild wolves, or poisonous insects. Ingestion prevents toxins from entering the interior. It also helps resolve various poisons ingested into the abdomen (Chen Cangqi).
[Fu Fang] Two old formulas, three new formulas.
Shi Qi (epidemic qi) causing sores and chest heat: Drink Tiejiang (*Meishi Fang*).
All types of Ding Chuang (furuncles/boils): Drink one sheng of Tiejiang daily (*Qianjin Fang*).
Fa Bei (back carbuncle) at initial stage: Drink two sheng of Tiejiang to induce purgation (*Waitai Mi Yao*).
She Pi E Chuang (malignant skin ulcers): Frequently apply Tiejiang externally (*Tanyeweng Fang*).
Qi Chuang (lacquer dermatitis) causing itching: Frequently wash with Tiejiang until healed (*Waitai*).
(From *Bencao Gangmu* [Compendium of Materia Medica])
[Ji Jie] Li Shizhen stated: The old editions had numerous entries for iron implements; I have consolidated them into one section. Generally, these rely on the qi and properties of iron to soothe the Liver, detoxify, and provide heavy sedation, without other profound meanings.
Tie Chu (Iron Pestle) (From *Bencao Shiyi*. Refers to the pestle used for grinding herbs.)
[Qi Wei] Non-toxic.
[Zhu Zhi] For women with breech presentation (Heng Chan) and retained placenta (Bao Yi Bu Xia): Heat red-hot and quench in wine; drinking the wine facilitates normal delivery (Chen Cangqi).
Tie Cheng Chui (Iron Scale Weight) (From Song Dynasty *Kaibao Bencao*)
[Qi Wei] Pungent, warm, non-toxic.
[Zhu Zhi] Treats Zei Feng (wind-pathogen causing migratory pain). Stops postpartum blood stasis abdominal pain, and Hou Bi (throat obstruction due to heat). Heat red-hot, quench in wine, and drink while hot (*Kaibao Bencao*). Treats male hernia pain, female abdominal distension during pregnancy, Lou Tai (threatened miscarriage with bleeding), and sudden hemorrhage (Li Shizhen).
[Fu Fang] Four new formulas.
Hou Bi Zhong Tong (swollen and painful throat): Chew Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii (Changpu) root for juice; quench a red-hot scale weight in one cup of wine and drink (*Puji Fang*).
She Zhong Yan Tong (swollen tongue and sore throat), pharyngeal polyps, tongue swelling: Heat a scale weight red-hot, quench in one zhan of vinegar, and swallow/gargle (*Shenghui Fang*).
Accidental swallowing of bamboo or wood: Heat a scale weight red-hot, quench in wine, and drink (*Jixuan Fang*).
Bian Du (buboes/inflammation in groin) at initial stage: Vigorously lift the affected area to produce a sound. Rub and press with an iron scale weight overnight for resolution (*Jijian Fang*).