味甘，无毒。主胃寒热，益气，令人有子。一名胃石，一名膏石，一名硝石。生隐蕃
山谷石间，黑如大豆，有赤纹，色微黄，而轻薄如棋子，采无时。
味咸，无毒。主泄痢。色如白珠。
味辛，无毒。主强筋骨，止渴，不饥，阴热不足。一名肌石，一名洞石。生广焦国
卷（音权）山青石间。
无毒。主消渴，益寿。生杜陵，如铁脂中黄。
味酸，无毒。主疗泄，益肝气，明目，轻身长年。生武都山石间，青白色。
味苦，无毒。主妇人带下，止血，轻身长年。理如石耆，生山石间。
陶隐居云∶芝品中有石流丹，又有石中黄子。
味甘，无毒。主咳逆气。生石间，色赤如铁脂，四月采。
味酸，无毒。主治身体瘙痒，使人面色红润美观。产于常山，颜色像肝脏一样。
味甘，无毒。主治胃部的寒热病症，补益元气，使人易于生育。又名胃石，又名膏石，又名硝石。产于隐蕃山谷的石头之间，形状像大豆一样黑，带有红色纹理，颜色微黄，质地轻薄如棋子，随时可以采集。
味甘，无毒。主治消渴病，中焦有热，以及女性疽疮溃烂。产于常山及少室山，随时可以采集。
味甘，无毒。主治补益元气，耐寒，使身体轻盈，延年益寿。产于华山，其形态薄而润泽。
味甘，无毒。主治明目，补益精髓，去除眼翳（音同“癣”），延长寿命。
味甘，无毒。主治消渴病，损伤中气，补益元气。产于泰山北面，随时可以采集。
味辛，无毒。主治强健筋骨，止渴，消除饥饿感，治疗阴部虚热不足。又名肌石，又名洞石。产于广焦国卷（音同“权”）山的青石之间。
无毒。主治消渴病，益寿延年。产于杜陵，颜色像铁脂中间带黄。
主治使身体轻盈，延年益寿。又名金黄。产于海水中蓬葭山上的仓中，颜色像金子一样黄。
味酸，无毒。主治治疗泄泻，补益肝气，明目，使身体轻盈，延年益寿。产于武都山的石头之间，颜色青白。
味苦，无毒。主治妇女白带，止血，使身体轻盈，延年益寿。纹理像石耆，产于山石之间。陶隐居说：在芝草品类中有石流丹，又有石中黄子。
味甘，无毒。主治咳嗽气逆。产于石头之间，颜色赤红像铁脂，四月采集。
味酸。主治痹症和血气病。又名赤英，又名石血。赤色无纹理。产于邯郸山，形状像爵茈。二月采集。陶隐居说：在三十六水方中，称之为紫贺石。
Sour in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats body itching and promotes a beautiful complexion. Grows in Changshan; its color resembles that of the liver.
Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats cold-heat disorders of the stomach, tonifies Qi, and facilitates fertility. Also known as Weishi (Stomach Stone), Gaoshi (Paste Stone), or Xiaoshi (Niter). Grows among rocks in the valleys of Yinfan; it is black like soybeans, has red veins, is slightly yellow in color, and is thin and light like chess pieces. It can be harvested at any time.
Salty in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats diarrhea and dysentery. Its color resembles white pearls.
Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats Xiao Ke (Wasting and Thirsting Syndrome), Heat in the Middle Jiao, and carbuncles with erosion in women. Grows in Changshan and Shaoshi Mountain; it can be harvested at any time.
Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily tonifies Qi, enhances cold resistance, lightens the body, and prolongs life. Grows in Huashan; its form is thin and lustrous.
Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily brightens the eyes, nourishes Jing (Essence), removes leukoma (sound: xuan), and prolongs life.
Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats Xiao Ke (Wasting and Thirsting Syndrome), injury to the Middle Jiao, and tonifies Qi. Grows on the shady side of Taishan; it can be harvested at any time.
Pungent in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily strengthens sinews and bones, relieves thirst, suppresses hunger, and treats insufficiency of Yin heat. Also known as Jishi (Muscle Stone) or Dongshi (Cave Stone). Grows among green rocks in Juan (sound: quan) Mountain in Guangjiao Guo.
Non-toxic. Primarily treats Xiao Ke (Wasting and Thirsting Syndrome) and prolongs life. Grows in Duling; it resembles iron fat with a yellow center.
Primarily lightens the body and prolongs life. Also known as Jinhuang (Golden Yellow). Grows in Cangzhong on Pengjia Mountain in the sea; it is yellow like gold.
Sour in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats diarrhea, tonifies Liver Qi, brightens the eyes, lightens the body, and prolongs life. Grows among rocks in Wudu Mountain; it is blue-white in color.
Bitter in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats leukorrhea in women, stops bleeding, lightens the body, and prolongs life. The texture resembles Shiqi; it grows among mountain rocks. Tao Hongjing stated: In the classification of Zhi (Lingzhi/Mushrooms), there is Shiliudan (Stone Flow Cinnabar) and Shizhonghuangzi (Yellow Seed in Stone).
Sweet in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats cough and rebellious Qi. Grows among rocks; it is red like iron fat and is harvested in April.
Sour in flavor. Primarily treats Bi syndrome (Obstruction Syndrome) and blood-Qi disorders. Also known as Chiying (Red Ying) or Shixue (Stone Blood). It is red without texture. Grows in Handan Mountain; it resembles Juazi. It is harvested in February. Tao Hongjing stated: In the Thirty-Six Waters Formula, it is called Zihe Shi (Purple He Stone).
Pungent in flavor, non-toxic. Primarily treats impotence and obstruction, difficult urination, and tonifies Essence and Qi. Grows in Lingyin; it can be harvested at any time.
One hundred and thirty-two types of herbs and plants