Changle Wooden Fish Stone

Changle Wooden Fish Stone

　　The Changle Wooden Fish Stone formed tens of millions to hundreds of millions of years ago and is rich in over ten elements including metasilicic acid, strontium, molybdenum, lithium, gallium, zinc, and selenium. It features iron-mud and iron-manganese secretions with hollow ringed structures, varying in shape and size. The exterior is mostly earthy brown, orange-yellow, or purplish-red, while the interior is often earthy yellow. The cavities may contain liquid or nuclei, appearing oval or powdery in form. When shaken, they produce a resonant sound, earning them the nickname “the singing stone.” The inner core of the Wooden Fish Stone is a nodular structure with ringed patterns, further divided into white, yellow, red, and purple hues. It was referred to by Li Shizhen as the “yellow seed within stone” capable of curing various ailments, and is recorded in the *Compendium of Materia Medica*. The text states that the Wooden Fish Stone is sweet in nature and non-toxic, effective against uterine bleeding, leukorrhea, diarrhea, numbness in limbs, hemorrhoids, and other conditions. It can regulate the internal organs, calm the five viscera, strengthen the large intestine, and treat lower-jiao disorders. Long-term consumption is believed to fortify bones, enhance resistance to cold and heat, prolong life, and is regarded as a treasure among medicinal stones.

　　　　In addition to its medicinal and health benefits, the Wooden Fish Stone is also a highly collectible item. The stone is hard and fine-grained, and when polished and carved, it can be made into exquisite handicrafts with notable ornamental value. However, due to the stone’s brittleness and the uniqueness of the crafting process—where only one out of ten raw stones is successfully turned into a finished product—it is extremely rare in the world and holds great value for both display and collection.