南方人以为酒器梳篦也。（《大观》第二十一卷，２４页；《政和》４３５页）
谨按《正经》云∶生南海，石决明产出也。主明目，除面 ，止泄。合知母，
疗
烦热消渴。以左缠根治儿子麸豆疮入眼。蜀中西路女瓜亦出真珠，是蚌蛤产，光白甚好，不
及舶上彩耀。欲穿，须得金刚钻也。为药，须久研如粉面，方堪服饵。研之不细，伤人脏腑
。（《大观》第二十卷，九页；《政和》４１４页）
谨按《异志》云∶生南海诸山，雄雌常处不相舍。主秘精，缩小便。青金色相似
，人采得，以法末之，用涂钱以货易，昼用夜归，亦是人间难得之物也。（《大观》第二十
二卷，３４页；《政和》４５６页，《纲目》１５２５页）
生交趾。其根似益智，皮壳小浓。核如石榴，辛且香， 草树也。叶如芄兰而小
，三月采其叶，细破阴干之。味近苦而有甘。（《大观》第二十三卷１页，《政和》４６０页，
《纲目》８１１页）
谨按《广州记》云∶生岭南及波斯国。树似青木香。味甘、酸。主烦渴，头重，
心
躁，背膊劳闷，并宜食之。嘉州已下，渝州并有。其实熟甘美。荔枝熟，人未采，则百虫不
敢近。人才采之，乌鸟、蝙蝠之类，无不残伤。故采荔枝者，日中而众采之。荔枝子一日色
变
，二日味变，三日色味俱变。古诗云∶色味不逾三日变。员安宇荔枝诗云∶香味三日变。今
泸渝人食之，多则发热疮。（《大观》第二十三卷，２２页；《政和》４７０页，《纲目》１２
９９页
）
南方人将其制作成酒器和梳篦。（《大观本草》第二十一卷，24页；《政和本草》435页）
谨按《正经》记载：产于南海，是石决明（Abalone Shell，一种具有平肝潜阳、清肝明目功效的药材）产出的地方。主治目疾明亮，去除面部黑斑，止住腹泻。与知母（Anemarrhenae Rhizoma，具有清热泻火、生津润燥功效的药材）配合使用，可治疗烦热和消渴（以多饮、多食、多尿、身体消瘦为特征的病证）。用左缠根（Zuo Chan Gen，一种草药名）治疗小儿麸豆疮（一种类似天花或痘疹的皮肤疾病）侵入眼睛的情况。蜀地西路出产的女瓜也产出真珠（珍珠），这是蚌蛤产生的，光泽洁白非常好，但不如从海外运来的彩色珍珠耀眼。想要钻孔，必须使用金刚钻。作为药物使用时，必须长时间研磨成粉面状，才能服用。如果研磨得不细致，会损伤脏腑。（《大观本草》第二十卷，9页；《政和本草》414页）
谨按《异志》记载：产于南海诸山，雄性和雌性经常在一起不分离。主治固精，缩小便。颜色呈青金色相似，人们采集后，按照方法将其磨成粉末，用来涂抹在钱币上进行交易，白天使用晚上归还，这也是人间难得的物品。（《大观本草》第二十二卷，34页；《政和本草》456页，《本草纲目》1525页）
产于交趾。其根部形状像益智仁（Yi Zhi Ren，一种温脾止泻、暖肾固精的药材），皮壳较厚。果核像石榴，味道辛辣且芳香，是一种草本树木。叶子像芄兰（Wan Lan，一种植物名）但较小，三月采集其叶子，细细破开阴干。味道接近苦而带有甘甜。（《大观本草》第二十三卷1页，《政和本草》460页，《本草纲目》811页）
谨按《广州记》记载：产于岭南及波斯国。树形像青木香（Qing Mu Xiang，一种行气止痛、健脾消食的药材）。味道甘、酸。主治烦渴、头重、心躁、背膊劳闷，都适宜食用。嘉州以下，渝州都有出产。它的果实成熟后甘甜美味。荔枝成熟时，人如果没有采摘，那么百虫不敢靠近。人一旦开始采摘，乌鸦、蝙蝠之类，无不受到残伤。所以采摘荔枝的人，都在正午时分众人一起采摘。荔枝子一天后颜色改变，两天后味道改变，三天后颜色和味道都改变。古诗说：颜色和味道不超过三天就会改变。员安宇的荔枝诗说：香味三天后改变。现在泸州、渝州的人食用它，吃多了容易引发热疮（由热毒引起的皮肤疮疡）。（《大观本草》第二十三卷，22页；《政和本草》470页，《本草纲目》1299页）
Southerners use it to make wine vessels and combs. (Da Guan Ben Cao, Vol. 21, p. 24; Zheng He Ben Cao, p. 435)
According to the "Zheng Jing": It is produced in the South Sea, where Shijueming (Abalone Shell, a medicinal material with effects of soothing the liver and subduing yang, clearing liver heat, and improving vision) is produced. It primarily treats eye disorders to improve vision, removes facial melasma, and stops diarrhea. Combined with Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, a medicinal material with effects of clearing heat and purging fire, generating fluids and moistening dryness), it treats irritability, fever, and Xiao Ke (a syndrome characterized by excessive thirst, hunger, urination, and emaciation). Using Zuochan Gen (Zuo Chan Gen, a herbal name) treats Erzi Fudou Chuang (a skin disease similar to smallpox or chickenpox) invading the eyes. In the western route of Shu, Nü Gua also produces Zhenzhu (Pearl), which is produced by mussels and clams; its luster is white and very good, but not as dazzling as the colorful pearls from overseas. To drill holes, one must use a diamond drill. When used as medicine, it must be ground finely into powder for a long time before it can be taken. If not ground finely enough, it will damage the Zang-Fu organs. (Da Guan Ben Cao, Vol. 20, p. 9; Zheng He Ben Cao, p. 414)
According to the "Yi Zhi": It grows in the mountains of the South Sea, where males and females often stay together inseparably. It primarily treats essence retention and reduces urination. It resembles green-gold color. People collect it, grind it into powder according to specific methods, apply it to coins for trade, using it during the day and returning it at night. It is also a rare item in the human world. (Da Guan Ben Cao, Vol. 22, p. 34; Zheng He Ben Cao, p. 456; Ben Cao Gang Mu, p. 1525)
It grows in Jiaozhi. Its root resembles Yizhi (Yi Zhi Ren, a medicinal material with effects of warming the spleen to stop diarrhea and warming the kidneys to secure essence); the peel is thick. The nut resembles a pomegranate, tastes pungent and fragrant, and is a herbaceous tree. The leaves resemble Wanlan (Wan Lan, a plant name) but are smaller. The leaves are collected in March, broken finely, and dried in the shade. The taste is close to bitter with a hint of sweetness. (Da Guan Ben Cao, Vol. 23, p. 1; Zheng He Ben Cao, p. 460; Ben Cao Gang Mu, p. 811)
According to the "Guangzhou Ji": It grows in Lingnan and Persia. The tree resembles Qingmuxiang (Qing Mu Xiang, a medicinal material with effects of promoting qi circulation to relieve pain, strengthening the spleen, and promoting digestion). The taste is sweet and sour. It primarily treats irritability and thirst, heavy head, mental restlessness, and fatigue/stuffiness in the back and shoulders; eating it is suitable. Below Jiazhou and in Yuzhou, there are also productions. Its fruit is sweet and delicious when ripe. When Lychee is ripe, if humans do not harvest it, hundred insects dare not approach. Once humans start harvesting, crows, bats, and other creatures are all harmed. Therefore, those who harvest Lychee do so collectively at noon. Lychee seeds change color after one day, change taste after two days, and both color and taste change after three days. Ancient poetry says: Color and taste do not last beyond three days. Yuan Anyu's Lychee poem says: Fragrance changes after three days. Now, people in Luzhou and Yuzhou who eat it often develop Re Chuang (skin sores caused by heat toxicity) if they eat too much. (Da Guan Ben Cao, Vol. 23, p. 22; Zheng He Ben Cao, p. 470; Ben Cao Gang Mu, p. 1299)