（矿音古猛切，亦作 。《唐本草》）
【释名】时珍曰∶矿，粗恶也。五金皆有粗石衔之，故名。麦之粗者，曰KT ；犬之
恶者，亦曰犷。
【集解】恭曰∶铜矿石，状如姜石而有铜星，熔之取铜也。出铜山中。许慎《说文》云∶
矿，铜铁朴石也。
【气味】酸，寒，有小毒。
【主治】疔肿恶疮，为末敷之。驴马脊疮，臭腋，磨汁涂之《唐本》）。
（宋《嘉 》）
【释名】铜绿。
【集解】藏器曰∶生熟铜皆有青，即是铜之精华，大者即空绿，以次空青也。铜青则是
铜器上绿色者，淘洗用之。
时珍曰∶近时人以醋制铜生绿，取收晒干货之。
【气味】酸，平，微毒。
【主治】妇人血气心痛，合金疮止血，明目，去肤赤息肉（藏器）。主风烂眼泪出（之
才）。
治恶疮、疳疮，吐风痰，杀虫（时珍）。
【发明】时珍曰∶铜青乃铜之液气所结，酸而有小毒，能入肝胆，故吐利风痰，明目杀
疳，皆肝胆之病也。《抱朴子》云∶铜青涂木，入水不腐。
【附方】旧二，新十一。
风痰猝中∶碧琳丹∶治痰涎潮盛，卒中不语，及一切风瘫。用生绿二两，乳细，水化去
石，慢火熬干，取辰日、辰时、辰位上修合，再研入麝香一分，糯米粉糊和丸弹子大，阴干。
猝中者，每丸作二服，薄荷酒研下；余风，朱砂酒化下。吐出青碧涎，泻下恶物，大效。治
小儿，用绿云丹∶铜绿不计多少，研粉，醋面糊丸芡子大。每薄荷酒化服一丸，须臾吐涎如
胶，神效。（《经验方》）
烂弦风眼∶铜青，水调涂碗底，以艾熏干，刮下，涂烂处。（《卫生易简方》）
赤发秃落∶油磨铜钱衣，涂之即生。（《普济方》）
面 黑痣∶以草划破，铜绿末敷之，三日勿洗水，自落。浓者，再上之。（《圣济录》）
走马牙疳∶铜青、滑石、杏仁等分，为末，擦之立愈。（邵真人《经验方》）
口鼻疳疮∶铜青、枯矾等分。研敷之。又方∶人中白一钱，铜绿三分。
研敷之。杨梅毒疮∶铜绿醋煮研末，烧酒调搽，极痛出水，次日即干。或加白矾等分，
研掺。（《简便方》） 疮顽癣∶铜绿七分（研），黄蜡一两化熬，以浓纸拖过，表里别以纸隔
贴之。出水妙。亦治杨梅疮及虫咬。（笔峰《杂兴》）
肠风痔 ∶方见密陀僧下。
诸蛇螫毒∶铜青敷之。（《千金方》）
百虫入耳∶生油调铜绿滴入。（《卫生家宝方》）
头上生虱∶铜青、明矾末，掺之。（《摘玄方》）
[Copper Ore] (Pronounced "Gu Meng", also written as " ". Source: *Tang Bencao*)
[Names] Li Shizhen stated: "Kuang" refers to coarse and inferior substances. The Five Metals (Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron, Tin) are all accompanied by coarse stones, hence the name. Coarse grains of wheat are called KT; vicious dogs are also called Kuang.
[Collection and Explanation] Su Gong stated: Copper ore resembles ginger stone but contains copper stars; it is smelted to extract copper. It is found in mountains where copper exists. Xu Shen in *Shuowen Jiezi* said: "Kuang" is the raw stone containing copper and iron.
[Flavor and Properties] Sour, cold, slightly toxic.
[Indications] Carbuncles, swellings, and malignant sores: grind into powder and apply externally. Sores on the back of donkeys or horses, and foul-smitting armpits: grind into juice and apply topically (*Tang Bencao*).
[Copper Green] (Source: Song Dynasty *Jiayou Bencao*)
[Names] Tong Lü (Copper Green).
[Collection and Explanation] Chen Zangqi stated: Both raw and refined copper develop a green patina, which is the essence of copper. The larger pieces are Kong Qing (Azurite), and the smaller ones are also classified under Kong Qing. Tong Qing (Copper Green) refers to the green substance formed on copper vessels, used after washing and filtering.
Li Shizhen stated: In recent times, people use vinegar to treat copper to generate green patina, collect it, and dry it for use.
[Flavor and Properties] Sour, neutral, slightly toxic.
[Indications] Blood and Qi pain in women; combined with other treatments to stop bleeding from metal wounds; brightens the eyes; removes red polyps on the skin (Chen Zangqi). Treats wind-induced ulcerating eyes with tearing (Zhi Cai).
Treats malignant sores, childhood malnutrition sores (Gan Chuang); expels wind-phlegm; kills parasites (Li Shizhen).
[Elucidation] Li Shizhen stated: Tong Qing is formed by the condensation of liquid qi from copper. It is sour and slightly toxic, entering the Liver and Gallbladder meridians. Therefore, it expels wind-phlegm, brightens the eyes, and treats Gan disorders, all of which are diseases of the Liver and Gallbladder. *Baopuzi* states: Applying Tong Qing to wood prevents rotting when submerged in water.
[Attached Prescriptions] Two old prescriptions, eleven new prescriptions.
Sudden attack of wind-phlegm causing stroke and muteness: Bilin Dan: Treats excessive phlegm-saliva overflow, sudden stroke with inability to speak, and all types of wind paralysis. Take 2 liang of raw green patina, grind finely, dissolve in water to remove impurities, and slowly boil until dry. Prepare the mixture on a Chen day, at Chen hour, facing the Chen direction. Grind again, add 1 fen of Musk, and mix with rice flour paste to form pills the size of a bullet. Dry in the shade. For sudden stroke, divide one pill into two doses, taken with Mint Wine decoction; for other wind conditions, take with Cinnabar Wine decoction. Expelling green-blue saliva and evacuating foul matter yields great efficacy. For children, use Lüyun Dan: Take an unspecified amount of Copper Green, grind into powder, and mix with vinegar and flour paste to form pills the size of a Chinese chestnut. Dissolve one pill in Mint Wine and administer. Within moments, sticky saliva will be expelled, showing miraculous effects. (*Experience Formula*)
Ulcerative marginal blepharitis (Rotting eyelid wind eye): Mix Copper Green with water, apply to the bottom of a bowl, smoke-dry with Mugwort, scrape off, and apply to the affected area. (*Simple Health Formulas*)
Red hair loss and baldness: Grind copper coins with oil to extract the green rust layer, apply to the scalp, and hair will regrow. (*Comprehensive Essential Formulas*)
Facial black moles: Scratch the surface with grass, apply Copper Green powder, avoid washing with water for three days, and it will fall off naturally. For thicker moles, reapply. (*Shengji Lu*)
Rapidly spreading cancrum oris (Running Horse Gum Disease): Equal parts of Copper Green, Talcum Powder, and Apricot Kernel. Grind into powder and rub onto the affected area for immediate cure. (Physician Shao Zhenren, *Experience Formula*)
Mouth and nose Gan sores: Equal parts of Copper Green and Calcined Alum. Grind into powder and apply. Another formula: 1 qian of Human Bone Ash (Ren Zhong Bai) and 3 fen of Copper Green. Grind into powder and apply. Syphilis sores: Boil Copper Green in vinegar, grind into powder, mix with distilled liquor (Baijiu) for topical application. Causes intense pain and discharge, then dries up the next day. Alternatively, add equal parts of White Alum, grind, and sprinkle. (*Simple and Convenient Formulas*)
Stubborn tinea versicolor: 7 fen of Copper Green (finely ground) and 1 liang of Yellow Beeswax melted together. Apply to thick paper, placing paper separators between layers. Promotes drainage and is excellent. Also treats syphilis sores and insect bites. (Bifeng, *Miscellaneous Poems*)
Intestinal wind hemorrhoids: See prescription under Mi Tuo Seng (Lead Monoxide).
Poison from various snake bites: Apply Copper Green externally. (*Qianjin Fang*)
Insects entering the ear: Mix raw oil with Copper Green and drip into the ear. (*Health Family Treasure Formulas*)
Head lice: Sprinkle powder of Copper Green and Ming Fan (Alum) on the scalp. (*Zhai Xuan Fang*)