味甘，无毒。主益气，养神，止渴，除热，强阴。生江南，如石华，采无时。（《新修》
三一七页，《政和》五三八页）
味辛，无毒。主治疠咳寒，久痿，益气，明目。生水中，状如肺，黑泽有赤文，出水即
干。今浮石亦治咳，似肺而不黑泽，恐非是也。（《新修》三一八页，《政和》五三八页）
味酸，无毒。主治身痒，令人色美。生常山，色如肝。（《新修》三一八页，《政和》五
三八页）
味甘，无毒。主治胃寒热，益气，痒瘀。令人有子。一名胃石，一名膏石，一名消石
。生隐番山谷石间，黑如大豆，有赤文，色微黄，而轻薄如棋子，采无时。（《新修》三一
八页，《政和》五三八页）
味咸，无毒。主治泄痢。色如白珠。（《新修》三一九页，《政和》五三九页）
味甘，无毒。主治消渴，热中，女子疽蚀。生常山及少室，采无时。（《新修》三一
九页，《政和》五三九页）
味甘，无毒。主益气，耐寒，轻身，长年。生华山，其形薄泽。（《新修》三一九页
，《政和》五三九页）
味甘，无毒。主明目，益精，去白皮癣，延年。（《新修》三一九页，《政和》五三九页）
味甘，无毒。主治消渴，伤中。益气。生太山阴，采无时。（《新修》三一九页，《政和》
五三九页）
味辛，无毒。主强筋骨，止渴，不饥，阴热不足。一名肌石，一名洞石。生广焦国卷山，
青色润泽。（《新修》三二○页，《政和》五三九页）
Taste is sweet, non-toxic. It primarily tonifies Qi (vital energy), nourishes the Shen (spirit), relieves thirst, clears heat, and strengthens Yin (the cooling, moistening aspect of the body). It grows in the Jiangnan region, resembling stone flowers, and can be harvested at any time. (Referenced from *Xinxiu Bencao* [Newly Revised Materia Medica], p. 317; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao* [Zhenghe Classified Materia Medica], p. 538)
Taste is pungent, non-toxic. It primarily treats leprosy-related coughs with cold sensations, chronic Wei syndrome (muscle atrophy/weakness), tonifies Qi, and improves vision. It grows in water, resembling a lung, with a black, glossy surface marked by red veins; it dries out immediately upon being removed from water. Currently, Fu Shi (Pumice) is also used to treat coughs; however, although it resembles a lung, it lacks the black glossiness of this herb, so it is likely not the same substance. (Referenced from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 318; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 538)
Taste is sour, non-toxic. It primarily treats body itching and enhances complexion beauty. It grows in Changshan, with a color resembling the liver. (Referenced from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 318; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 538)
Taste is sweet, non-toxic. It primarily treats stomach disorders involving cold and heat, tonifies Qi, and treats itching caused by blood stasis. It promotes fertility. Also known as Wei Shi (Stomach Stone), Gao Shi (Paste Stone), or Xiao Shi (Dissolving Stone). It grows among rocks in the valleys of Yinfan, black like soybeans, with red veins, slightly yellowish in color, and thin and light like chess pieces. It can be harvested at any time. (Referenced from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 318; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 538)
Taste is salty, non-toxic. It primarily treats diarrhea and dysentery. Its color resembles white pearls. (Referenced from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 319; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 539)
Taste is sweet, non-toxic. It primarily treats Xiao Ke syndrome (wasting-thirst diabetes), Zhong Re (heat in the middle jiao), and female ulcerative lesions. It grows in Changshan and Shaoshi Mountain, and can be harvested at any time. (Referenced from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 319; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 539)
Taste is sweet, non-toxic. It primarily tonifies Qi, helps withstand cold, makes the body feel light, and prolongs life. It grows in Huashan, with a thin and glossy form. (Referenced from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 319; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 539)
Taste is sweet, non-toxic. It primarily improves vision, replenishes Jing (essence), removes white skin tinea, and extends longevity. (Referenced from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 319; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 539)
Taste is sweet, non-toxic. It primarily treats Xiao Ke syndrome and damage to the Middle Jiao (digestive system). It tonifies Qi. It grows on the shady side of Taishan, and can be harvested at any time. (Referenced from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 319; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 539)
Taste is pungent, non-toxic. It primarily strengthens bones and tendons, relieves thirst, suppresses hunger, and treats insufficiency of Yin-heat. Also known as Ji Shi (Muscle Stone) or Dong Shi (Cave Stone). It grows in Juan Mountain, Guangjiao State, with a green, glossy appearance. (Referenced from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 320; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 539)