生南海，又云是寻常蟹尔，年月深久，水沫相着，因化成石，每遇海潮即飘出。咸
，寒，无毒。主青盲目淫肤翳及丁翳、漆疮。皆细研水飞过，入诸药相佐，用之点目良。（
傅氏《蟹谱》，左氏百川学海本，辛集第二十四册上卷九页。）
谨按《岭表记》云∶出波斯国，是胡桐树脂也，名胡桐泪。又有石泪，在石上采
也。主风疳 齿，牙疼痛，骨槽风劳。能软一切物。多服令人吐也。作律字非也。（《大观
》卷十三页３１，《政和》页３２７，《纲目》页１３８０）
出新罗国，所贡又有手脚，状如人形，长尺余，以杉木夹定，红线缠饰之。味甘，
微温。主腹腰，消食，补养藏腑，益气，安神，止呕逆，平脉，下痰，止烦躁，变酸水。又
有沙洲参，短小，不堪采根。用时去其芦头，不去者吐人，慎之。（《大观》卷六页１５，《
政和》页１４６，《纲目》页７２２）
谨按《山海经》云∶生东海、昆仑山。（《大观》卷六页５９，《政和》页１６０）
谨按《广州记》云∶生岭南及海中，独茎，对叶而生，如灯台草，根若细辛。平
，无毒。主解一切毒瓦斯，虎野狼所伤，溪毒野蛊等毒，并宜烧研服，临死者服之得活。（《大
观》卷六页８９，《政和》页１６９，《纲目》页７９１）
谨按《广州记》云∶生海、池、泽中。《尔雅》注云∶薇，水菜。主利水道，下浮肿
，润大肠。（《大观》卷六页８９，《政和》页１６９，《纲目》页１２１９）
Produced in the South Sea, it is also said to be ordinary crabs. After many years, sea foam adheres to them, transforming into stone, which floats out with every tide. Salty, cold, non-toxic. It treats Qingmang (vision loss or blindness), Yin Fu Yi (cloudiness on eyelids and cornea), Ding Yi, and Qi Chuang (lacquer dermatitis). All should be finely ground and processed by water flotation, combined with other medicinal materials as adjuvants, and used for eye application with good results. (From Fu's *Xie Pu*, Zuo Shi Baichuan Xuehai edition, Xin Collection Vol. 24, Upper Scroll, Page 9.)
According to *Lingbiao Ji*: Produced in Persia, it is Hu Tong resin, named Hu Tong Lei (Tamarisk Tears). There is also Shi Lei (Stone Tears), collected from rocks. It treats Feng Gan Chi (wind-related dental caries/periodontal disease), toothache, Gu Cao Feng Lao (chronic osteomyelitis of the jaw). It can soften all things. Excessive intake causes vomiting. Interpreting it as the character "Lv" is incorrect. (*Da Guan Ben Cao* Vol. 13, p. 31; *Zheng He Ben Cao* p. 327; *Ben Cao Gang Mu* p. 1380)
Produced in Silla. The tribute items include those with hands and feet, shaped like human figures, over a chi long, fixed with cedar wood and decorated with red threads. Sweet, slightly warm. Treats abdominal and lumbar diseases, aids digestion, nourishes Zang-Fu organs, tonifies Qi, calms the mind, stops retching, regulates pulse, expels phlegm, relieves irritability, and treats acid regurgitation. There is also Sha Zhou Shen (Sandbank Ginseng), which is short and small, unsuitable for root harvesting. When used, remove its Lu Tou (root crown); if not removed, it induces vomiting. Be cautious. (*Da Guan Ben Cao* Vol. 6, p. 15; *Zheng He Ben Cao* p. 146; *Ben Cao Gang Mu* p. 722)
According to *Shan Hai Jing*: Grows in the East Sea and Kunlun Mountains. (*Da Guan Ben Cao* Vol. 6, p. 59; *Zheng He Ben Cao* p. 160)
According to *Guangzhou Ji*: Grows in Lingnan and the sea. Single stem, opposite leaves, resembling Deng Tai Cao (Candelabra plant), roots resemble Xi Xin (Asarum). Neutral, non-toxic. Resolves all toxic vapors, injuries from tigers, wild wolves, and poisons from streams or wild gu. All are suitable for burning, grinding, and oral administration; even those near death can survive if taken. (*Da Guan Ben Cao* Vol. 6, p. 89; *Zheng He Ben Cao* p. 169; *Ben Cao Gang Mu* p. 791)
According to *Guangzhou Ji*: Grows in seas, ponds, and marshes. The commentary in *Er Ya* states: Wei is a water vegetable. It promotes urination, reduces edema, and moistens the large intestine. (*Da Guan Ben Cao* Vol. 6, p. 89; *Zheng He Ben Cao* p. 169; *Ben Cao Gang Mu* p. 1219)