(该药)味甘,无毒。主要功效为明目益气,使人精气充足,利于生育。
(该药)味甘,无毒。主要功效为益气,治疗消渴症,使身体轻盈并辅助辟谷。产于常山的山丘,形状像猪的脂肪。
(该药)味甘,性平,无毒。主要功效为止渴,清除小肠的热邪。又名茈石华。产于中牛山的北坡,采集没有固定时间。
(该药)味辛,无毒。主要功效为治疗疸病、消渴症以及膀胱热。产于液北乡北邑山,采集没有固定时间。
(该药)味甘,无毒。主要功效为治疗阳痿,消除消渴及热邪,治疗月经不调。产于弗其劳山阴面的石缝间,采集没有固定时间。
(该药)味甘,无毒。主要功效为治疗阳痿,清除胸膈中的热邪,去除各种毒素。产于液北山,呈黄色,采集没有固定时间。
(该药)味甘,无毒。主要功效为益气养神,止渴除热,强壮阴精。产于江南地区,形状像石花,采集没有固定时间。
(该药)味辛,无毒。主要功效为治疗疠风咳嗽伴寒战、久治不愈的痿证,益气明目。产于水中,形状像肺,黑色且有光泽并带有红色纹理,出水后即干燥。
(陶弘景说:现在的浮石,疗效也类似肺,但颜色不黑且无光泽,恐怕不是这种药。)
(该药)味酸,无毒。主要功效为治疗身体瘙痒,使人的面色美观。产于常山,颜色像肝脏。
(该药)味甘,无毒。主要功效为治疗胃部的寒热病症,益气,使人能够生育。又名胃石,又名膏石,又名硝石。产于隐蕃山谷的石缝间,黑色像大豆,有红色纹理,颜色微黄,轻薄如棋子,采集没有固定时间。
(该药)味咸,无毒。主要功效为治疗泻痢,颜色像白色的珍珠。
(该药)味甘,无毒。主要功效为治疗消渴症、中焦热盛以及女性疽疮溃烂。产于常山及少室山,采集没有固定时间。
(该药)味甘,无毒。主要功效为益气,耐寒,使身体轻盈并延年益寿。产于华山,形状薄而润泽。
(该药)味甘,无毒。主要功效为明目益精,去除白癣,延长寿命。
It tastes sweet and is non-toxic. It primarily brightens the eyes, supplements Qi (vital energy), enriches Jing (essence), and facilitates procreation.
It tastes sweet and is non-toxic. It primarily supplements Qi, treats Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst syndrome), lightens the body, and aids in Bigu (grain avoidance). It grows on hills in Changshan, resembling suet (pig fat).
It tastes sweet, is neutral in nature, and is non-toxic. It primarily relieves thirst and clears heat from the Small Intestine. Also known as Zishi Hua. It grows on the shady slopes of Zhongniu Mountain; it can be harvested at any time.
It tastes pungent and is non-toxic. It primarily treats Dan disease (jaundice or related heat disorders), Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst syndrome), and heat in the Bladder. It grows in Bei Yi Shan, Beixiang, Yebin; it can be harvested at any time.
It tastes sweet and is non-toxic. It primarily treats impotence, eliminates heat associated with Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst syndrome), and treats irregular menstruation. It grows among stones on the shady slopes of Fuqilao Mountain; it can be harvested at any time.
It tastes sweet and is non-toxic. It primarily treats impotence, clears heat in the chest and diaphragm, and removes various toxins. It grows in Yebai Mountain, appearing yellow; it can be harvested at any time.
It tastes sweet and is non-toxic. It primarily supplements Qi, nourishes the Shen (spirit), relieves thirst, clears heat, and strengthens Yin essence. It grows in Jiangnan, resembling stone flowers; it can be harvested at any time.
It tastes pungent and is non-toxic. It primarily treats Li cough with chills, chronic Wei syndrome (flaccidity syndrome), supplements Qi, and brightens the eyes. It grows in water, resembling a lung, black and glossy with red patterns, drying immediately upon exposure to air.
(Tao Hongjing stated: The current Fushi (pumice) also has effects similar to a lung, but is not black nor glossy; I fear it is not this substance.)
It tastes sour and is non-toxic. It primarily treats body itching and enhances complexion beauty. It grows in Changshan, appearing the color of the liver.
It tastes sweet and is non-toxic. It primarily treats cold-heat disorders of the Stomach, supplements Qi, and facilitates procreation. Also known as Weishi, Gao Shi, or Xiaoshi. It grows among stones in the valleys of Yin Fan Mountain, black like soybeans, with red patterns, slightly yellow in color, thin and light like chess pieces; it can be harvested at any time.
It tastes salty and is non-toxic. It primarily treats dysentery and diarrhea, appearing like white pearls.
It tastes sweet and is non-toxic. It primarily treats Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst syndrome), Middle Jiao heat (heat in the middle burner), and female Ju shi (ulcerative sores). It grows in Changshan and Shaoshi Mountain; it can be harvested at any time.
It tastes sweet and is non-toxic. It primarily supplements Qi, enhances cold resistance, lightens the body, and prolongs life. It grows in Huashan, appearing thin and glossy.
It tastes sweet and is non-toxic. It primarily brightens the eyes, enriches Jing (essence), removes Bai Xuan (white tinea/psoriasis), and extends longevity.
It tastes sweet and is non-toxic. It primarily treats damage to the Middle Jiao caused by Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst syndrome) and supplements Qi. It grows on the shady slopes of Taishan; it can be harvested at any time.
It tastes pungent and is non-toxic. It primarily strengthens sinews and bones, relieves thirst without causing hunger, and treats insufficient Yin heat. Also known as Jishi or Dongshi. It grows among bluestones in Juan Mountain, Guangjiao Guo.