无毒。主治消渴，益寿。生杜陵，如铁脂中黄。（《新修》三二○页，《政和》五
主轻身，延年。一名金黄。生海水中蓬葭山上仓中，黄如金。（《新修》三二○页，《政
和》五三九页）
味酸，无毒。主治泄，益肝气，明目，轻身长年。生武都山石间，青白色。（《新修》三
二○页，《政和》五三九页）
味苦，无毒。主治妇人带下，止血，轻身长年。理如石 ，生山石间。
芝品中有石流丹，又有石中黄中。（《新修》三二一页，《政和》五三九页）
味甘，无毒。主治咳逆气。生石间，色赤如铁脂，四月采。（《新修》三二一页，《政和》
五三九页）
味酸。主治痹血气。一名赤英，一名石血。赤无理。生邯郸山，如爵茈。二月采。
三十六水方呼为紫贺石。（《新修》三二一页，《政和》五三九页）
味辛，无毒。主治阴痿痹，小便难，益精气。生陵阴，采无时。（《新修》三二二页，《政
和》五三九页）
以上玉石类二十六种
味酸，温，无毒。主轻身，益气，止渴。一名玉遂。生石上，如松，高五，六寸，紫
华，用茎叶。（《新修》三二二页，《政和》五三九页）
(These substances) are non-toxic. They primarily treat *xiaoke* (wasting-thirst syndrome, often corresponding to diabetes mellitus) and promote longevity. They grow in Duling, within iron-fat deposits, appearing yellow. (Cited from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 320; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 5)
They have the effect of lightening the body and prolonging life. Also known as *Jinhuang* (Golden Yellow). They grow in Cangzhong on Pengjia Mountain by the sea, with a color resembling gold. (Cited from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 320; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 539)
The taste is sour, and they are non-toxic. They primarily treat diarrhea, tonify liver qi (*Gan Qi*), brighten the eyes, lighten the body, and prolong life. They grow among the rocks in Wudu Mountain, appearing greenish-white. (Cited from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 320; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 539)
The taste is bitter, and they are non-toxic. They primarily treat leukorrhea (*Dai Xia*) in women, stop bleeding, lighten the body, and prolong life. Their texture resembles stone, and they grow among mountain rocks. In the category of *Zhi* (mushrooms/lichens), there is *Shi Liudan* (Stone Cinnabar), and also *Shi Zhong Huangzhong*. (Cited from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 321; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 539)
The taste is sweet, and they are non-toxic. They primarily treat cough with rebellious qi (*Ke Ni Qi*). They grow among rocks, with a color red like iron-fat, and are harvested in April. (Cited from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 321; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 539)
The taste is sour. They primarily treat bi-syndrome (*Bi Syndrome*) and blood stasis (*Yu Xue*). Also known as *Chiying* (Red Ying), and also known as *Shixue* (Stone Blood). They are red without visible grain/texture. They grow in Handan Mountain, resembling *Juoci* (a specific plant or mineral form). They are harvested in February. The *Thirty-Six Waters Formula* refers to them as *Zihe Shi* (Purple He Stone). (Cited from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 321; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 539)
The taste is pungent, and they are non-toxic. They primarily treat impotence (*Yin Wei*) and bi-syndrome, difficulty in urination, and tonify essence and qi (*Jing Qi*). They grow in Lingyin, and can be harvested at any time. (Cited from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 322; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 539)
Above: Twenty-six types from the Minerals and Stones Category.
The taste is sour, nature is warm, and they are non-toxic. They primarily lighten the body, tonify primordial qi (*Yuan Qi*), and relieve thirst. Also known as *Yusui*. They grow on rocks, resembling pine trees, five to six cun in height, bearing purple flowers; the stems and leaves are used. (Cited from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 322; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 539)
The taste is sweet. They primarily treat alternating chills and fever (*Han Re*), restlessness (*Xin Fan*), and are also known as *Shushi*. They grow in the waters of marshes and mountains in Dongjun, displaying five colors, with moist juice. (Cited from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 322; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 539)
The taste is sweet. They primarily tonify the qi of the five zang organs (*Wu Zang Qi*), lighten the body, and prolong life. Also known as *Yinjing*. They emerge from rocks in June and July, appearing greenish-yellow, and emit light at night. (Cited from *Xinxiu Bencao*, p. 323; *Zhenghe Zhenglei Bencao*, p. 539)