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味甘，温，无毒。主大肠中冷，脓血痢。久服令人肌热，能食。
唐本注云∶出申州钟山县，似赤石脂，但舐之不着舌者为真。（唐本先附。）臣禹锡等谨
按
蜀本
云∶令人肥悦能食。南海药谱云∶其状亦似紫石英，若桃花，其润且光而重，目之可爱是也
。
图经曰∶桃花石，《本经》不载所出州土。注云∶出申州钟山县。今信州亦有之。形块
似赤
石
脂、紫石英辈。其色似桃花，光润而体重，以舐之不着舌者为佳。采无时。陶隐居解赤石脂
云∶用义阳者，状如豚脑，色鲜红可爱。苏恭以为非是，即桃花石也。久服肥人，土人亦以
疗痢，然则功用亦不相远矣。
衍义曰∶桃花石，有赤、白两等。有赤地淡白点，如桃花片者，有淡白地、有淡赤点，
如桃
花片者。人往往镌磨为器用，今人亦罕服食。
味咸，甘，平，无毒。主头面诸风，目赤痛，多眵泪。生盐州五原盐池下，凿取之
，大者如升，皆正方光彻。一名石盐。（唐本先附）
臣禹锡等谨按蜀本注云∶亦呼为圣石。
图经文具食盐条下。
味甘，温，无毒。酒渍服，与殷孽同一名乳床，一名逆石。唐本注云∶陶谓孔公孽即
乳床，非也。二孽在上，床、花在下，性体虽同，上下有别。钟乳水下凝积，生如笋状，渐
长，久与上乳相接为柱也。出钟乳堂中。采无时。（唐本先附）臣禹锡等谨按日华子云∶石
笋即是石乳下凝滴长者，与石花功同，一名石床。
图经文具石钟乳条下。
桃花石
味甘，性温，无毒。主治大肠虚寒引起的脓血痢疾。长期服用能使身体肌肉发热，增加食欲。
《唐本草》注解说：产于申州钟山县，形状像赤石脂，但舔舐时不粘舌头的才是真品。（此条原附于前文。）臣禹锡等人谨慎地按照《蜀本草》记载说：能使人身体丰润、面色悦泽且食欲旺盛。《南海药谱》记载：它的形状也像紫石英，如同桃花一般，质地滋润光亮且沉重，令人喜爱。
《图经》记载：桃花石，《神农本草经》未记载其产地。注文说产于申州钟山县。如今信州也有出产。形状块状类似赤石脂、紫石英等物。颜色像桃花，光泽润滑且体重，以舔舐时不粘舌头者为佳。采集没有固定时间。陶弘景解释赤石脂时说：使用义阳产的，形状像猪脑，颜色鲜红可爱。苏恭认为这不是赤石脂，而是桃花石。长期服用能使人发胖，当地人也用它治疗痢疾，那么功效也相差不远。
《衍义》说：桃花石有赤色和白色两种等级。有底色为红色带有淡白点，像桃花花瓣的；有底色为淡白色带有淡赤点，像桃花花瓣的。人们常常将其雕刻打磨成器具使用，现在人也很少服用食用。
光明盐
味咸，味甘，性平，无毒。主治头面部的各种风邪病症，眼睛红肿疼痛，眼屎多且流泪。产于盐州五原盐池下方，凿取而来，大的如升量器般大小，都是方正、光洁透明的。又名石盐。（此条原附于前文。）
臣禹锡等人谨慎地按照《蜀本草》注解说：也被称为圣石。
《图经》内容在食盐条目下已有详细记载。
石床
味甘，性温，无毒。用酒浸泡后服用，与殷孽同名乳床，又名逆石。《唐本草》注解说：陶弘景认为孔公孽就是乳床，这是不对的。两种孽在上部，床和花在下部，虽然性质形体相同，但上下位置有别。钟乳水向下凝结积聚，生长如笋状，逐渐变长，时间久了与上部的钟乳相接形成柱子。产于钟乳堂中。采集没有固定时间。（此条原附于前文。）臣禹锡等人谨慎地按照日华子的说法说：石笋就是石乳向下凝结滴落生长较长的部分，与石花功效相同，又名石床。
《图经》内容在石钟乳条目下已有详细记载。
Taohua Shi (Peach Blossom Stone)
Sweet in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats coldness in the large intestine causing dysentery with pus and blood. Long-term consumption causes muscle warmth and increases appetite.
The *Tang Bencao* commentary states: It originates from Zhongshan County in Shenzhou. It resembles Chishizhi (Red Kaolin), but the genuine product is identified by not sticking to the tongue when licked. (Originally attached to the preceding text.) Ministers Yuxi et al., according to the *Shu Bencao*, state: It makes one plump, radiant, and able to eat well. The *Nanhai Yaopu* records: Its appearance is also similar to Zhiyingshi (Fluorite), like peach blossoms; it is moist, lustrous, and heavy, which is what people find delightful.
The *Tujing* records: Taohua Shi is not listed in the *Benjing* regarding its origin. The commentary notes it comes from Zhongshan County in Shenzhou. Currently, it is also found in Xinzhou. Its block shape resembles Chishizhi (Red Kaolin) and Zhiyingshi (Fluorite). Its color resembles peach blossoms; it is lustrous, smooth, and heavy. The best quality is that which does not stick to the tongue when licked. There is no fixed time for harvesting. Tao Hongjing explained Chishizhi (Red Kaolin): Those used from Yiyang resemble pig brain, with a fresh red color that is lovely. Su Gong believed this was incorrect; it is actually Taohua Shi. Long-term use makes people fat. Locals also use it to treat dysentery; thus, its functions are not far apart.
The *Yanyi* states: Taohua Shi has two grades: red and white. Some have a red base with pale white spots, resembling peach blossom petals; others have a pale white base with pale red spots, resembling peach blossom petals. People often carve and grind them into utensils. Nowadays, few people consume or ingest them.
Guangming Yan (Bright Salt)
Salty and sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, non-toxic. Primarily treats various wind syndromes of the head and face, red and painful eyes, and excessive eye discharge and tearing. It is produced below the salt pools of Wuyuan in Yanzhou, mined by chiseling. The larger pieces are as big as a sheng (a unit of volume), all square, bright, and transparent. Also known as Shiyen (Stone Salt). (Originally attached to the preceding text.)
Ministers Yuxi et al., according to the *Shu Bencao* commentary, state: It is also called Shengshi (Holy Stone).
The content of the *Tujing* is detailed under the entry for Shipan Yan (Table Salt).
Shichuang (Stone Bed)
Sweet in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic. Taken after soaking in wine. It shares the name Ruchuang (Milk Bed) with Yinnie. It is also called Nishi. The *Tang Bencao* commentary states: Tao Hongjing believed Konggongnie was Ruchuang, which is incorrect. The two types of Nie are located above, while Chuang and Hua are below. Although their nature and form are the same, their positions differ. Stalactite water condenses and accumulates downward, growing like bamboo shoots, gradually lengthening. Over time, it connects with the upper stalactites to form pillars. It is produced in Zhongru Tang (Stalactite Halls). There is no fixed time for harvesting. (Originally attached to the preceding text.) Ministers Yuxi et al., according to Ri Huazi, state: Shisun (Stone Bamboo Shoot) is the part where Stone Milk drips and condenses downward, growing longer. It has the same efficacy as Shihua (Stone Flower) and is also named Shichuang (Stone Bed).
The content of the *Tujing* is detailed under the entry for Shizhongru (Stalactite).