味辛，温，无毒。主烂伤瘀血，泄痢，寒热，鼠 ，症瘕结气，脚冷疼弱。一名姜石
，钟乳根也。生赵国山谷，又梁山及南海。采无时。（恶防己，畏术。）
陶隐居云∶赵国属冀州，此即今人所呼孔公孽，大如牛、羊角，长一、二尺左右，亦出
始兴
。唐本注云∶此即石堂下孔公孽根也。盘结如姜，故名姜石。俗人乃以孔公孽，为之误尔。
臣禹锡等谨按日华子云∶殷孽，治筋骨弱，并痔 等疾及下乳汁。
图经文具石钟乳条下。
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味咸、辛，平，有小毒。主久痢，五痔，金疮，面上瘢 ，面膏药用之。
唐本注云∶形似黄龙齿而坚重，亦有白色者，作理石纹，出波斯国。一名没多僧。并胡
言也
。（唐本先附） 臣禹锡等谨按蜀本注云∶五痔∶谓牡痔、酒痔、肠痔、血痔、气痔。日华
子云∶味甘，平，无毒。镇心，补五脏，治惊痫，嗽呕及吐痰等。
图经曰∶密陀僧，《本经》不载所出州土。注云出波斯国。今岭南、闽中银铜冶处亦有
之，
银铅脚。其初采矿时，银、铜相杂，先以铅同煎炼，银随铅出。又采山木叶烧灰，开地作
炉
，填灰其中，谓之灰池。置银、铅于灰上，更加火大 ，铅渗灰下，银住灰上，罢火候冷出
银。其灰池感铅、银气，置之积久成此物。今之用者，往往是此，未必胡中来也。形似黄龙
齿而坚重者佳。
雷公云∶时呼密陀僧，凡使，捣令细，于瓷埚中安置了，用重纸袋盛柳 末，焙密陀僧
埚中
次下东流水浸令满，着火煮一伏时足，去柳末、纸袋，取密陀僧用。圣惠方治 斑点方∶
用密陀僧二两，细研，以人乳调涂面，每夜用之。又方，赤白痢，所下不多，遍数不减。用
密
陀僧三两，烧令黄色，研如粉。每服醋、茶调下一钱匕，日三服。外台秘要∶令面生光方∶
以
密陀僧用乳煎，涂面佳，兼治 鼻 谭氏小儿方∶疗豆疮瘢，面 。以密陀僧细研，水调，
夜涂
之，明旦洗去，平复矣。别说云今考市中所货，乃是用小瓷瓶实铅丹 成者，块大者，尚有
小瓶形状。银冶所出最良，而罕有货者，外国者未尝见之。通治口疮最验。
衍义曰∶密陀僧坚重，椎破如金色者佳。
[Yin Nie]
Pungent in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats blood stasis resulting from rotting wounds, dysentery with diarrhea, alternating chills and fever, scrofula (tuberculous lymphadenitis of the neck), zheng jia jie qi (abdominal masses and qi stagnation), cold pain and weakness in the legs. Also known as Jiang Shi (Ginger Stone), it is the root of Stalactite (Zhong Ru). It grows in the valleys of Zhao State, as well as in Liangshan and Nanhai. It can be harvested at any time. (Incompatible with Fang Ji; adverse reaction with Zhu.)
Tao Hongjing stated: Zhao State belongs to Jizhou. This is what people nowadays call Kong Gong Nie, roughly the size of ox or sheep horns, about one to two chi long, also produced in Shixing. The annotation of Tang Ben Cao states: This is the root of Kong Gong Nie found beneath the stone hall. Its knotted shape resembles ginger, hence the name Jiang Shi. Laypeople mistakenly identify it as Kong Gong Nie.
Minister Yuxi et al. respectfully note: Rihua Zi stated that Yin Nie treats weak sinews and bones, diseases such as hemorrhoids, and promotes lactation.
Tu Jing Wen Ju has detailed records under the entry for Shi Zhong Ru.
[Mi Tuo Seng]
Salty and pungent in flavor, neutral in nature, slightly toxic. Primarily treats chronic dysentery, five types of hemorrhoids (Mu, Jiu, Chang, Xue, Qi hemorrhoids), metallic trauma (Jin Chuang), and is used in facial pastes for treating facial scars.
The annotation of Tang Ben Cao states: It resembles the teeth of a yellow dragon in hardness and weight, some are white, possessing the texture of marble, and originates from Persia. Also known as Mo Duo Seng, both names are derived from Hu languages. (Originally appended to Tang Ben Cao)
Minister Yuxi et al. respectfully note: The Shu Ben annotation states: The five hemorrhoids refer to Mu, Jiu, Chang, Xue, and Qi hemorrhoids. Rihua Zi stated: Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. It calms the heart and spirit, tonifies the five zang organs, and treats fright epilepsy, cough, vomiting, and expectoration.
Tu Jing states: Mi Tuo Seng is not recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing regarding its origin. The annotation says it comes from Persia. Currently, it is also found in places where silver and copper are smelted in Lingnan and Minzhong; it is the dross from refining silver and lead. Initially, when mining ore, silver and copper are mixed. Lead is first added for smelting, and silver separates out with the lead. Then, leaves from mountain trees are burned to ash, and pits are dug to serve as furnaces filled with this ash, called "Ash Pools." Silver and lead are placed on the ash, heated strongly; the lead seeps into the lower ash while the silver remains on top. After cooling, the silver is extracted. The ash pool, having absorbed the qi of lead and silver over a long period, forms this substance. What is currently used is often this type, not necessarily imported from Hu lands. Those resembling yellow dragon teeth, hard and heavy, are considered superior.
Lei Gong stated: It is called Mi Tuo Seng. When using it, crush it into fine powder, place it in a porcelain crucible, cover with multiple layers of paper bags containing willow branch powder, roast the Mi Tuo Seng in the crucible, then add running water from the east until full. Boil over fire for one fu shi (approx. 2 hours), remove the willow powder and paper bag, and take the Mi Tuo Seng for use.
Sheng Hui Fang's prescription for treating spots: Use two liang of Mi Tuo Seng, finely ground, mixed with human milk for topical application on the face, used every night. Another method for red and white dysentery with small volume but frequent stools: Use three liang of Mi Tuo Seng, calcined until yellow, and ground into powder. Take one qian bi with vinegar or tea, three times daily.
Wai Tai Mi Yao's formula for making the face radiant: Decoct Mi Tuo Seng with milk and apply to the face; it is excellent and also treats nasal conditions.
Tan Shi Xiao Er Fang for treating chickenpox scars and facial blemishes: Finely grind Mi Tuo Seng, mix with water, apply at night, and wash off the next morning; the skin will return to normal.
Bie Shuo notes: Current examination of market goods reveals they are made by filling small porcelain bottles with Qian Dan (Lead Carbonate), forming blocks that still retain the bottle's shape. The best quality comes from silver smelting sites but is rarely available; foreign imports have never been seen. It is most effective for treating mouth ulcers.
Yan Yi states: Mi Tuo Seng should be hard and heavy; those that reveal a golden color when broken are superior.