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生江淮及浙东山中。味苦，温，微毒。解风劳，得麻黄则治伤寒发汗，与
大黄同服，堕胎气。春生苗，蔓延作藤，叶似葛叶，圆而小，有毛白色，四时不调。根有须，
之最多。
有名未用总一百九十四种
二十六种玉石类
味甘，无毒。主妇人无子，轻身不老长年，一名珏玉。生蓝田。
陶隐居云∶张华云∶合玉浆用珏玉，正缥白色，不夹石者，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。
味甘。主风瘙皮肤痒，一名石镜，明白可作镜。生山窍，十二月采。
味甘，无毒。主益气，疗消渴，轻身，辟谷。生常山中丘，如彘肪。
味甘，平，无毒。主渴，去小肠热。一名茈石华。生中牛山阴，采无时。
味甘，无毒。主阴痿，消渴，去热，疗月水不利。生弗其劳山阴石间，采无时。
味甘，无毒。主阴痿，消渴，膈中热，去百毒。生液北山，黄色，采无时。
味甘，无毒。主益气，养神，止渴，除热，强阴。生江南，如石花，采无时。
味辛，无毒。主疠咳寒，久痿，益气，明目。生水中，状如肺，黑泽有赤纹，出水即
干。
陶隐居云∶今浮石亦疗咳，似肺而不黑泽，恐非是。
Tianxian Teng (Aristolochia Vine)
Grows in the Jianghuai region and the mountains of eastern Zhejiang. Taste: bitter; Nature: warm; Slight toxicity. Resolves wind-lao (depletion caused by wind pathogen). When combined with Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), it treats Shanghan (Cold Damage) and induces sweating. When taken together with Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), it causes abortion. Sprouts emerge in spring, spreading as vines. Leaves resemble those of Pueraria lobata (Kudzu), round and small, covered with white hairs, remaining evergreen throughout the year. Roots have fibrous roots; yield is abundant.
One Hundred and Ninety-Four Species with Names but Unused Applications
Twenty-Six Categories of Jade and Stones
Sweet taste, non-toxic. Mainly treats female infertility, lightens the body, prevents aging, and prolongs life. Also known as Jueyu. Grows in Lantian.
Tao Hongjing states: Zhang Hua says: To prepare Yujiang (Jade Paste), use Jueyu that is purely pale white, free of stone impurities. Large pieces are the size of a Sheng (ancient measure), small pieces the size of a chicken egg. One must select stones from the mine pits, not the jade used for making vessels today. It originates from old mines in Xiangxiang County. During the Huang Kingdom period, an imperial edict was issued to Xiahou Shang, General of the South, to seek this substance.
Sweet taste, neutral nature, non-toxic. Mainly treats female infertility, prevents aging, and prolongs life. Grows among the jade deposits in Lantian.
Sweet taste. Mainly treats skin itching due to wind-rash. Also known as Shijing (Stone Mirror), bright and white enough to serve as a mirror. Grows in mountain caves or crevices; harvested in the twelfth lunar month.
Sweet taste, non-toxic. Mainly improves vision, benefits Qi, and promotes fertility.
Sweet taste, non-toxic. Mainly benefits Qi, treats Xiaoke (wasting-thirst syndrome), lightens the body, and aids in Bigu (grain avoidance practice). Grows in the hills of Changshan, resembling pig fat.
Sweet taste, neutral nature, non-toxic. Mainly treats thirst, clears heat from the Small Intestine. Also known as Zishi Hua. Grows on the north slope of Zhongniu Mountain; harvestable at any time.
Pungent taste, non-toxic. Mainly treats Dan disease (jaundice or similar heat conditions), Xiaoke, and Bladder heat. Grows in Bei Yi Mountain, Beixiang, Yeshui; harvestable at any time.
Sweet taste, non-toxic. Mainly treats Yangwei (impotence), Xiaoke, clears heat, and regulates menstruation. Grows among rocks on the north slope of Fuqilao Mountain; harvestable at any time.
Sweet taste, non-toxic. Mainly treats Yangwei, Xiaoke, heat in the Diaphragm, and eliminates various toxins. Grows in Yebai Mountain, yellow in color; harvestable at any time.
Sweet taste, non-toxic. Mainly benefits Qi, nourishes the Spirit (Shen), stops thirst, clears heat, and strengthens Yin essence. Grows in Jiangnan, resembling stone flowers; harvestable at any time.
Pungent taste, non-toxic. Mainly treats Li ke han (tuberculous cough with cold signs), chronic Wei (muscle atrophy/weakness), benefits Qi, and improves vision. Grows in water, shaped like a lung, black and glossy with red veins; dries out immediately upon exposure to air.
Tao Hongjing states: The current Fushui (pumice) also treats coughs, but although it resembles a lung, it is not black and glossy; therefore, it is likely not the correct herb.