Elixir, Medicine, and Fertilizer: Stalactite (shizhong ru)'s Transformations in Premodern China
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This study examines the historical transformations and multifaceted applications of stalactite (shizhong ru) in premodern China (3rd c. BCE-17th c. CE). Initially regarded as an elixir for consumption, stalactite gained popularity due to its perceived medicina... ...