Han Shui Shi (Calcitum)

Herb 3 of 14 in Herbs that Drain Fire

Channels:

HT, ST, KI

Properties:

Spicy, Salty, Cold

Latin:

Calcitum

Chinese:

寒水石

Tone Marks:

hán shuĭ shí

Translation:

Cold Water Stone

Chinese Herb Actions

• Drains Heat and Fire
  For febrile diseases with thirst, fever, and a yellow tongue coating. Also for Summerheat with the above symptoms.
• Used for Burns and Sores
  For ulcers in the mouth, to relieve sore throat or swollen tonsils, and used topically for burns and scalds.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Caution in cases without true heat, or in cases of cold from deficiency of the spleen and stomach.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 9-30 grams.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin (Cinnamon and Poria Sweet Dew Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Relieve Summerheat
• Zi Xue Dan (Purple Snow Special Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices