味辛、甘，微寒、大寒，无毒。主治中风寒热，心下逆气惊喘。口干舌焦，不能息，腹
中坚痛，除邪鬼，产乳，金疮。除时气，头痛，身热，三焦大热，皮肤热，肠胃中膈热，
解肌发汗，止消渴，烦逆，腹胀，暴气喘息，咽热，亦可作浴汤。一名细石，细理白泽者良，
黄者令人淋。生齐山山谷及齐庐山、鲁蒙山，采无时。（鸡子为之使，恶莽草、毒公。）
二郡之山，即青州、徐州也。今出钱塘县狱地中，雨后时时自出，取之皆方如棋子，白澈最
佳。比难得，皆用灵隐山者。彭城者亦好。近道多有而大块，用之不及彼土。《仙经》不须
此。（《新修》五一页，《大观》卷四，《政和》一○八页）
味咸，微温，无毒。主治崩中，漏下，破子藏中血，症瘕结气，寒热，腹痛，无子，阴
阳痿不合，补不足。治男子茎头寒，阴下湿痒，去臭汗，消水肿。久服不饥，令人有子。一
名白石，一名石生，一名羊起石，云母根也。生齐山山谷及琅琊或云山、阳起山，采无时。
（桑螵蛸为之使，恶泽泻、菌桂、雷丸、蛇蜕皮，畏菟丝子。）
此所出即与云母同，而甚似云母，但浓实耳。今用乃出益州，与矾石同处，色小黄黑即
矾石。云母根未知何者是？世用乃希。《仙经》亦服之。（《新修》四八页，《大观》卷四，
《政和》一一二页）
石膏：味辛、甘，性微寒至大寒，无毒。主治中风引起的寒热症状，心下部气逆导致的惊悸喘息。口干舌燥，呼吸急促困难，腹部坚硬疼痛，驱除邪祟（迷信说法），治疗产后乳疾，以及金疮（金属利器造成的创伤）。去除时行疫病（季节性流行病），头痛，身体发热，三焦（上焦、中焦、下焦）大热，皮肤发热，肠胃中的膈热，解除肌表之邪并发汗，止消渴（糖尿病样症状），烦闷逆气，腹胀，突发的气喘，咽喉热痛，也可以作为药浴汤剂使用。又名细石，纹理细腻、色泽白亮者品质优良，黄色者会导致淋证（小便不利）。产于齐地山谷及齐庐山、鲁蒙山，采集没有固定时间。（鸡子为其使药，畏恶莽草、毒公。）二郡指的是青州和徐州。现在出产于钱塘县监狱的地底，雨后时常自然出土，取出的都呈方形如棋子大小，白色通透者为最佳。近来难得见到，多用灵隐山的。彭城的也好。近道虽有但块头大，药效不如那些地方的。《仙经》不需要此药。（出自《新修本草》第五十一页，《大观本草》卷四，《政和本草》第一百零八页）
阳起石：味咸，性微温，无毒。主治崩中（妇女非经期大量出血），漏下（淋漓不尽的阴道出血），破除子宫内的瘀血，症瘕结气（腹内肿块及气滞），寒热，腹痛，不孕，阴痿阳痿不合，补益不足。治疗男子阴茎头部寒冷，阴部潮湿瘙痒，去除臭汗，消除水肿。长期服用不感到饥饿，使人有子嗣。又名白石，又名石生，又名羊起石，是云母的根部。产于齐地山谷及琅琊或云山、阳起山，采集没有固定时间。（桑螵蛸为其使药，畏恶泽泻、菌桂、雷丸、蛇蜕皮，忌惮菟丝子。）此地产地与云母相同，且非常像云母，只是质地更浓实罢了。现在使用的多产自益州，与矾石共存，颜色小黄黑的是矾石。云母的根部究竟是哪一种尚不清楚？世医使用很少。《仙经》也服用它。（出自《新修本草》第四十八页，《大观本草》卷四，《政和本草》第一百一十二页）
Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum): Flavor is pungent and sweet, nature ranges from slightly cold to very cold, non-toxic. It treats wind-stroke with alternating chills and fever, rebellious qi below the heart causing palpitations and panting. Dry mouth and scorched tongue, inability to breathe comfortably, hardness and pain in the abdomen, expels evil spirits (superstitious concept), treats postpartum conditions and lactation issues, and metallic wounds (trauma caused by metal weapons). Removes seasonal epidemic diseases (seasonal infectious diseases), headache, body heat, excessive heat in the Sanjiao (Triple Burner: Upper, Middle, and Lower Jiao), skin heat, heat in the stomach and intestines separated by the diaphragm, releases the muscle layer to induce sweating, stops Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst syndrome similar to diabetes), irritability and rebellious qi, abdominal distension, sudden asthma and panting, throat heat, and can also be used as a medicinal bath decoction. Also known as Xi Shi (Fine Stone); those with fine texture and bright white luster are of good quality, while yellow ones cause Lin syndrome (dysuria). Grows in valleys of Qi Mountain, Qi Lu Mountain, and Lu Meng Mountain; harvesting has no fixed time. (Jizi [Egg] acts as its guiding drug; it is incompatible with Mangcao [Aconitum lateriflorum var. chinense] and Du Gong.) The two commanderies refer to Qingzhou and Xuzhou. Currently, it is found underground in prisons of Qiantang County, emerging naturally after rain; extracted pieces are square like chessmen, with transparent white being the best. Rare nowadays, often replaced by those from Lingyin Mountain. Those from Pengcheng are also good. Available near the path but in large blocks, less effective than those from other regions. The *Xian Jing* (Immortal Classic) does not require this herb. (From *Xinxiu Bencao* p. 51, *Daguan Bencao* Vol. 4, *Zhenghe Bencao* p. 108)
Yangqishi (Stylobite): Flavor is salty, nature is slightly warm, non-toxic. It treats Beng Zhong (uterine bleeding with heavy flow), Lou Xia (continuous dripping vaginal bleeding), breaks blood stasis in the Zi Zang (uterus), resolves Zheng Jia (abdominal masses) and stagnant qi, chills and fever, abdominal pain, infertility, impotence and sexual dysfunction, and tonifies deficiencies. Treats coldness at the glans penis, dampness and itching in the genital area, removes foul sweat, and reduces edema. Long-term consumption prevents hunger and promotes fertility. Also known as Bai Shi (White Stone), Shi Sheng (Stone Born), Yangqi Shi (Sheep-Rising Stone); it is considered the root of Yunmu (Mica). Grows in valleys of Qi Mountain, Langya, or Yunshan, Yangqi Mountain; harvesting has no fixed time. (Sangpiaoxiao [Mantis Egg Case] acts as its guiding drug; it is incompatible with Zexie [Alisma], Jungui [Cassia Bark], Leiwan [Polyporus Umbellatus], Shed Snake Skin, and fears Tusizi [Cuscuta].) Its origin is the same as Mica and resembles Mica closely, but is denser and more solid. Currently used herbs come from Yizhou, co-occurring with Fanshi (Alum Stone); yellowish-black ones are Alum Stone. The exact identity of Mica's root remains unknown? It is rarely used by contemporary physicians. The *Xian Jing* also recommends its consumption. (From *Xinxiu Bencao* p. 48, *Daguan Bencao* Vol. 4, *Zhenghe Bencao* p. 112)