味甘,平,无毒。主治妇人无子,轻身不老,长年。一名 玉。生蓝田。
张华云∶合玉浆用 玉,正缥白色,不夹石,大者如升,小者如鸡子,取穴中者,非今
作器物玉也。出襄乡县旧穴中。黄国中,诏征南将军夏候尚求之。(《新修》三一五页,《政
和
味甘,平,无毒。主治妇人无子,不老延年。生蓝田玉石之间。(《新修》三一五页,《政
和》五三八页)
味甘。主治风瘙皮肤痒。一名石镜,明白可作镜。生山窍,十二月采。(《新修》三一六
页,《政和》五三八页)
味甘,无毒。主明目、益气,使人多精生子。(《新修》三一六页,《政和》五三八
味甘,无毒。主益气、消渴、轻身、辟谷。生常山中丘,如彘肪。(《新修》三一六页,
《政和》五三八页)
味甘,平,无毒。主治渴,去小肠热。一名茈石华。生中牛山阴,采无时。(《新修》三
一六页,《政和》五三八页)
味辛,无毒。主治瘅,消渴,膀胱热。生液北乡北邑山,采无时。(《新修》三一七页,
《政和》五三八页)
Taste is sweet, nature is neutral, non-toxic. It treats female infertility (inability to conceive), makes the body light and vigorous, prevents aging, and prolongs life. Also known as "Yu" (Jade). Grows in Lantian.
Zhang Hua stated: The jade used for making Jade Paste should be pure pale white without stone impurities; large pieces are as big as a Sheng (a unit of volume), small ones as big as a chicken egg. One should select those from the mine pits, not the jade currently used for making vessels. It comes from old mines in Xiangxiang County. During the Huang Kingdom period, an imperial decree summoned General Xiahou Shang to seek it out. (Xinxiu Bencao, p. 315; Zhenghe Bencao, p. 538)
Taste is sweet, nature is neutral, non-toxic. It treats female infertility (inability to conceive), prevents aging, and extends longevity. Grows among the jade stones of Lantian. (Xinxiu Bencao, p. 315; Zhenghe Bencao, p. 538)
Taste is sweet. It treats skin itching caused by wind pathogen (Feng Sao). Also known as "Shi Jing" (Stone Mirror), it is bright and white enough to serve as a mirror. Grows in mountain caves or rock crevices, harvested in the twelfth lunar month. (Xinxiu Bencao, p. 316; Zhenghe Bencao, p. 538)
Taste is sweet, non-toxic. It improves vision, benefits Qi, increases essence and sperm production, and facilitates conception. (Xinxiu Bencao, p. 316; Zhenghe Bencao, p. 538)
Taste is sweet, non-toxic. It benefits Qi, treats Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst syndrome / Diabetes mellitus), makes the body light, and aids in Bigu (grain avoidance/ascetic fasting). Grows in the hills of Changshan, resembling pig fat (Zhi Fang). (Xinxiu Bencao, p. 316; Zhenghe Bencao, p. 538)
Taste is sweet, nature is neutral, non-toxic. It treats thirst (Ke) and clears heat from the Small Intestine (Xiao Chang). Also known as "Ci Shi Hua". Grows on the shady side of Zhongniu Mountain, harvestable at any time. (Xinxiu Bencao, p. 316; Zhenghe Bencao, p. 538)
Taste is pungent, non-toxic. It treats Dan disease (Jaundice or similar heat-pathogens), Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst syndrome), and heat in the Bladder (Pang Guang). Grows in Bei Yi Mountain, Beixiang, harvestable at any time. (Xinxiu Bencao, p. 317; Zhenghe Bencao, p. 538)
Taste is sweet, non-toxic. It treats Yin Wei (Impotence), Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst syndrome), clears heat, and treats irregular menstruation or menstrual obstruction (Yue Shui Bu Li). Grows between rocks on the shady side of Fuqilao Mountain, harvestable at any time. (Xinxiu Bencao, p. 317; Zhenghe Bencao, p. 538)
Taste is sweet, non-toxic. It treats Yin Wei (Impotence), Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst syndrome), clears heat in the Diaphragm (Ge), and eliminates various toxins. Grows in Yebai Mountain, yellow in color, harvestable at any time. (Xinxiu Bencao, p. 317; Zhenghe Bencao, p. 538)