味咸平。主伤寒寒热。温疟洒洒。惊恚怒气。除拘缓。鼠 。女子带下赤白。久服强骨
节。杀邪气。延年。一名蛎蛤。生池泽。
荣粹不知。止渴推厉。 房分。嵯峨山势。纤指纷柔。圆蹄悬缀。鲲化何殊。神雕百
岁。
南史传。车螯蚶蛎。不悴不荣。张元素曰。蛤蛎之厉。能止渴也。张衡赋。望 以径
廷。
说文。嵯峨山高貌。苏颂曰。海旁附石而生。 相连如房。呼为蛎房。初生止如拳石。渐
长崭岩如山。俗名蚝山。每房有肉。大者如马蹄。小者如人指面。潘岳赋。冉弱纷柔。泛
舟
录。鹅管悬缀。庄子。北冥有鱼。其名曰鲲。化而为鸟。其名曰鹏。陶弘景曰。云是百岁雕
所化。
味咸平。主漏下赤白。破症瘕 疟。五痔阴蚀。湿痹。四肢重弱。小儿囟不合。久服
轻身不饥。一名神屋。生池泽。
列前重宝。藏六怀灵。守 云覆。致墨炎荧。质兼金玉。神炳丹青。图形捍难。借气益
龄。
礼。龟为前列。史记传。留神龟以为重宝。杂阿含经。如龟藏六。宋书传。谢灵运禀气
怀灵
。史记传。 满百茎。神龟守之。青云覆之。周礼。扬火以作。龟致其墨。说苑。荧荧不绝
。炎炎奈何。又灵龟纹五色。似玉似金。孝经。援神契。效象洛龟。擢书丹青。周礼疏。龟
蛇为 。龟有甲能捍难。吴球曰。龟板补阴。借其气也。唐明皇诗。益龄仙井合。
[Oyster Shell]
Taste: Salty. Nature: Neutral.
Indications: Primarily treats chills and fever associated with Shanghan (Cold Damage); treats the shivering/chills of Wen Nue (Warm Malaria); alleviates qi stagnation caused by fright, anger, or resentment; resolves limb stiffness or flaccidity; treats Shu Lou (scrofula/cervical lymphadenitis); treats leukorrhea with red and white discharge in women. Long-term consumption strengthens bones and joints, expels pathogenic factors, and prolongs life.
Alternative Name: Li Ge (Oyster Clam).
Habitat: Grows in ponds and marshes.
*Commentary on Etymology and Description:*
The text references various literary and historical sources to describe its form and properties. It mentions "Rong Cui" (lushness/withering) and "Li" (oyster shell's ability to quench thirst). The description notes its growth attached to rocks like houses ("Li Fang"), resembling mountain peaks ("Cuo E"). Young shells are fist-sized, growing larger like mountains ("Hao Shan") over time. Meat inside varies from horse-hoof size to human finger-nail size. Literary allusions include Pan Yue’s description of softness, Zhuangzi’s metaphor of the Kun fish transforming into the Peng bird, and Tao Hongjing’s note that it is said to be transformed from a hundred-year-old eagle.
[Turtle Plastron/Carapace]
Taste: Salty. Nature: Neutral.
Indications: Primarily treats metrorrhagia and leukorrhea (abnormal vaginal bleeding with discharge); breaks up Zheng Jia (abdominal masses/tumors) and Nue (malaria); treats five types of hemorrhoids and genital erosion; treats Bi syndrome due to dampness (joint pain and heaviness); treats heaviness and weakness of the four limbs; treats delayed closure of the fontanelle in infants. Long-term consumption makes the body light, reduces hunger, and promotes longevity.
Alternative Name: Shen Wu (Divine House).
Habitat: Grows in ponds and marshes.
*Commentary on Etymology and Description:*
The text cites historical records emphasizing the turtle as a precious treasure. References include the *Book of Rites*, *Records of the Grand Historian*, and the *Samyukta Agama Sutra* regarding the turtle hiding its six limbs for protection. It describes the turtle’s spiritual nature ("Ling Qi"), its ink used for writing ("Gui Mo"), and its shell patterns resembling jade and gold. Zhou Li commentary notes the turtle and snake as symbols, with the shell providing defense. Wu Qiu states that Turtle Plastron tonifies Yin by borrowing its vital energy. Tang Minghuang’s poem mentions extending life through immortal wells.