(一)补五脏。作 食之,亚于鲫鱼。作 食之并同。〔证〕
(二)又,如有大患喉闭,取胆汁和白矾灰,丸之如豆颗,绵裹内喉中。良久吐恶涎沫,
即喉咙开。腊月取之。〔证〕
(一)主肝家不足气,不堪多食,泥人心。虽不发病,终养 所食。〔嘉〕
(二)和豉作羹,一、两顿而已。新鲜者好食。若经宿者不堪食。(久食)令人腹冷生
诸疾。或淹、或糟藏,犹可食。〔嘉·证〕
(三)又可炙了,于葱、醋中重煮(一、两沸)食之。调五脏,助脾气,能消食。理十
二经络,舒展不相及气。〔嘉·证〕
(四)时人好作饼,炙食之。犹少动气,久亦不损人也。〔证〕
(一)主香港脚烦闷。又,和韭白煮食之,治香港脚脚弱、烦闷、益心力也。〔证〕
(二)又,头中有枕,取之蒸,令气通,曝干,状如琥珀。此物疗卒心痛,平水气。以
水研服之良。〔证〕
(三)又,胆、眼睛∶益人眼,取汁注目中,主目暗。亦涂热疮,良。〔证〕
常于崖石下孔中吃乳石沫,甚补益。微有毒。其味甚珍美也。〔证〕
(一)主安胎,补中。作 尤佳。〔证〕
(二)补五脏,益筋骨,和肠胃,治水气。多食宜人。作 犹良。〔嘉补〕
(三)又,曝干甚香美。虽有小毒,不至发病。〔嘉补〕
(1) Tonifies the five Zang organs. When prepared as fish paste soup (Yu San), its nourishing effect is slightly inferior to that of crucian carp. When prepared as sliced fish, the efficacy is the same as the former. [Zheng]
(2) Furthermore, in cases of severe throat obstruction (Hou Bi), take the bile of the perch and mix it with alum ash. Form into pills the size of bean grains, wrap them in cotton, and insert them into the throat. After a while, vomit out foul saliva and foam, and the throat will open. Collect the bile in the twelfth lunar month. [Zheng]
(1) Primarily treats deficiency of Qi in the Liver. It should not be consumed in excess because its flesh is sticky and tends to obstruct Heart Qi. Although it may not immediately cause disease, it ultimately nurtures pathogenic factors generated by food stagnation. [Jia]
(2) Cooked with fermented soybeans (Chi) as a soup, consume only one or two servings at a time. Fresh perch is good for consumption. If kept overnight, it is unsuitable for eating. (Long-term consumption) causes coldness in the abdomen and generates various diseases. Alternatively, if pickled or preserved in wine lees (Zao), it can still be eaten. [Jia · Zheng]
(3) It can also be roasted and then boiled again in scallions and vinegar (for one or two boils) before eating. It regulates the five Zang organs, assists Spleen Qi, and promotes digestion. It unblocks the twelve meridians and smooths the flow of Qi that is not harmonious. [Jia · Zheng]
(4) People of the time like to make cakes from it and eat them roasted. This method disturbs Qi less, and long-term consumption does not harm the human body. [Zheng]
Tonifies deficiency and fatigue, benefits the Spleen and Stomach. Slightly toxic. [Zheng]
(1) Primarily treats irritability caused by beriberi (Hong Xiang Jiao). Additionally, cooked with white parts of Chinese chives (Jiu Bai), it treats beriberi-induced weakness of the legs, irritability, and enhances Heart strength. [Zheng]
(2) Additionally, regarding the occipital region of the head: take the substance there, steam it until the Qi flows freely, dry it in the sun, and it resembles amber. This substance treats sudden heart pain and calms Water Qi pathology. Grinding it with water and taking it orally is effective. [Zheng]
(3) Additionally, the gallbladder and eyes: beneficial to human vision; extract the juice and instill it into the eyes to treat dim vision. It can also be applied topically to hot sores/ulcers, which is effective. [Zheng]
Made into dried fish flakes (Xiang), it eliminates retained food, primarily treats sudden illness due to evil miasma (Zhong E), and is not suitable for fresh consumption. [Zheng]
It often consumes milk stone dust (Ru Shi Mo) from holes under cliff rocks, which is very tonifying. Slightly toxic. The taste is extremely exquisite. [Zheng]
(1) Primarily treats calming the fetus and tonifying the Middle Jiao. Prepared as fish paste soup, it is especially excellent. [Zheng]
(2) Tonifies the five Zang organs, benefits sinews and bones, harmonizes the intestines and stomach, and treats Water Qi pathology. Consuming more is beneficial to people. Prepared as sliced fish, it is still good. [Jia Supplement]
(3) Additionally, when dried in the sun, it is very fragrant and delicious. Although it has slight toxicity, it does not cause disease. [Jia Supplement]